Tag: local people
Where Are They Now? Tamara Maxwell Shares Her Solo Camping Experience on a Dedicated YouTube Channel
To say that Tamara Maxwell loves the outdoors would be a massive understatement. Perhaps her thirst for solitude stems in part from growing up in a home on Syer Line surrounded by six siblings. …
Remembering Dave Brackenridge
Another month and another blow to the community as we mark the passing of another local hero. On Thursday Sept 28th, David Brackenridge passed away suddenly at the age of 79. After graduating from…
The Community Loses a Hometown Hero
In August, the community lost one of its most dedicated supporters with the passing of Orville Thertell. Orville found many ways to serve: as a member of the Lions’ Club, and a Lifetime member…
Meet New Millbrook South Cavan Principal Marc Riopel
Millbrook South Cavan Public School (MSCPS) will see a few changes next week when school starts. Marc Riopel has joined as Principal, taking the helm of a growing school that now has forty four…
St. John’s Ida Cemetery Board Recognizes Allen McCamus
Over forty people, family and friends, including members of St. John’s Church in Ida, joined in celebrations on July 31, to recognize the retirement of Allen McCamus from the Cemetery Board and as a…
Oh my goodness…Millbrook!
Life moves on but some things never change. I moved here in 1974, pregnant with twins, specifically to raise a family. I was looking for a small town with woods, creeks and ponds nearby;…
Brisa Social Creates a Social Media Buzz for the Aesthetics Industry
Brígh Findlay-Shields of Millbrook first got her start in social media marketing as a sixteen year old. She had developed an e-boutique selling her own equestrian accessories and was looking for a cheap (or…
Peterborough Hubs Bring Social Services to the Rural Customer
People living in rural and remote communities in the County of Peterborough have historically had challenges accessing the agencies that deliver social services, such as housing, employment children’s support services, because of a lack…
