Tag: local people
Good Fences Make Good Neighbours – Robert Frost
Normally property line disputes cause ill feelings between neighbours, but a local dispute has resulted in an outcry from an entire neighbourhood. Trouble has been brewing around Collins Lane in Millbrook for a few…
Another Local Summer Company Entrepreneurship Program
The Summer Company Program is the Government of Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program which helps youth aged 15-29 try their hand at business ownership by connecting them with up to $3000 in start-up funding,…
Local Writer Secures Award for New Novel
Dennis Vanderspek of Millbrook has won the 2021 Kenneth Patchen Award for the Innovative Novel for his wonderful novel A Is for Everyone! From among the many dozens of delightful books submitted for the…
Dog Found
It’s hard to believe this relaxed canine is the same animal who, while being transferred to its new home, ran terrified from its new Millbrook owners and spent five weeks evading capture as it…
Supporting Local Artisans and Craftspeople
As you can imagine, when you buy from big retailers, already wealthy shareholders and overpaid executives barely even notice. It is a very different experience for local artisans, a customer really does count and is…
It’s Okay to Say You’re Not Fine These Days
My Dad and sister are coming to visit today. It will be the first time in seven months that I have seen my Dad. This morning, I finally allowed myself to be excited because…
Grace Thom Celebrates 105th Birthday
Grace Thom, long-time resident of the Millbrook Manor, celebrated 105 years last month. Compared to her 100th birthday when Grace took a tour around town on a motorcycle, this one was a subdued affair,…
Nancy Hannah Retires from the Millbrook Medical Centre
She has a reputation for making even the most threatening needle glide in painlessly, and her confidence, compassion and sense of humour were all on display behind the counter and in the examination room. …
New Bakery Joins Millbrook Farmer’s Market
Like many youngsters, Megan Deeth began developing her baking skills on weekends helping her Mom bake anything and everything- from basic banana bread to more elaborate cakes and pies. Her fascination with the magic…