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We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
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Oct21Tue2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 21 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →8:30 am Coffee Club @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookCoffee Club @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookOct 21 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 amTuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30. Come and enjoy a morning of comradeship. Coffee, tea and muffins, $2. Everyone welcome10:00 am Line Dancing @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchLine Dancing @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchOct 21 @ 10:00 amTuesdays at 10 am, pre-registration required – call 705-932-2011.Oct22Wed2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 22 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →
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Walton Wood Products Make You Feel Good Inside and Out
Walton Wood Farm founder Leslie Scott has something to prove and she’s not done yet. When she pitched her firm on the 11th season of the Dragon’s Den series, she received more offers than the program aired. One dragon offered to buy her out completely, but Leslie wasn’t interested… Continue reading
Thanking Moyra Seabright for Shaping the Lives of Our Youngest Residents
For the past fifteen years, Moyra Seabright has been front and centre at the Old Millbrook School Family Centre (OMSFC) where her contribution to the organization and to the lives of local families cannot be overstated. She has helped shaped the early lives of countless numbers of our youngest community… Continue reading
John Crossen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Crossen, otherwise known as Stargazer, who passed away on March 22, 2018, at age 73. John was surrounded by his devoted wife and soulmate, Deb and angels of loved ones passed. After an award-winning career in advertising, John… Continue reading
New Seniors Dance Program Delivered by National Ballet School
Sharing Dance with Seniors is a sixty minute dance class for seniors designed with accessibility in mind. Participants of varying levels of physical ability will find many ways to join these stimulating classes taught by members of the National Ballet School in Toronto and delivered to local communities each week… Continue reading
Township Committee Recognizes Heritage Contributions
In 1985, the Provincial Government designated the third week in February as Ontario Heritage Week and representatives from the Municipal Revitalization and Heritage Advisory (MRHA) Committee marked this year’s celebration with the launch of their inaugural Heritage Recognition Awards. Representatives from the MRHA Committee were on hand at the March… Continue reading
Funfolk Theatricals Celebrates Ten years of Entertainment
Jackie and David Franco have been there since the inception, when a dozen people showed up for the first performance that was held in the gymnasium at the municipal office. According to Jackie, there was so little in the room the sounds of the performance echoed around the room. How… Continue reading
New Spinning Star Block Quilt Welcomes Visitors Entering the Village
Another block quilt telling the story of the area has been installed at the home of Ray and Fran Lowery on County Rd 21 West. This traditional quilt pattern is the oddly named “Spinning Star”; and its origins are unclear. However, with only a little imagination the rays of the… Continue reading
Let Patefacio Design Inspire Your Next Dream Kitchen
Bonnie Moore is one busy lady, and she seems to like it that way. A few years ago she launched her home-based business – Patefacio Design. From the Latin term meaning to construct or bring to light, this name is a reflection of the process she was going through as… Continue reading