Tag: local people
Where Are They Now?
Greetings From Kosovo: Former Millbrook Resident Describes the Start of a Career with the Canadian Armed Forces. Andrew Kim and his siblings Eugene and Audery grew up in Millbrook where his parents owned and…
The Story Gets More Personal for Internationally Acclaimed Artist JoEllen Brydon
JoEllen comes from a background of storytellers. A professional visual artist who has lived in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant for most of her life, her Irish background comes through in her love of…
Local Artist Illustrates Children’s Book Series Called “Frank the Fish”
For Cory Cole, illustrations were simply part of a lunchtime routine with her son. Cartoon drawings and puns were entertainment more than anything. If others enjoyed them too, that was a bonus. Illustrating a…
Who is Your COVID Champion?
Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County are coming together to learn about and celebrate local COVID Champions. Local residents are invited to pay tribute to community members…
Volunteers in the Decorating Committee Keeps Downtown Beautiful
A big shout-out to the wonderful volunteers who make up the Millbrook BIA (Business Improvement Association) Decorating Committee. The Decorating Committee is a committee of, and funded by, the Millbrook BIA and has been…
Local Seamstress Can Make Your Clothes Fit or Make Your Design Dream a Reality
Terry Kelly has four sewing machines in her studio, some much older than others. They all have their specific roles- hems, serging, zippers, etc. She won’t say how long she has worked as…
A Bridge of Friendship
Rafael Aguilera first came to Canada to bring his daughters to study at university. His eldest daughter studied at Dalhousie in Halifax, and a few years later, his youngest chose the University of Toronto. …
Serena Ryder Shares her Story in Virtual Spirit of Hope Event
Serena is taking her story to a new venue as the keynote speaker for this annual mental health event hosted by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation in Hamilton on October 7th. In this free, virtual…
Student Sets the Stage for Meaningful Reconciliation
With clear minds, fresh perspectives and pure motives, young people can often lead the way to meaningful change when weary adults flounder, held back by their baggage of preconceived ideas. Autumn Sky joined CML…