There are those who can’t resist a live auction! Almost all of us own “collectibles”, and a few of us have valuable collections. The Historical Society invites you to bring one or two of your favourite “keepers” for a show and tell evening at the Fireside Lounge, Centennial Place in… Continue reading
When a serious car accident left a single young Millbrook mother in difficulty, staff at Compass Early Learning where her son spends his days in childcare felt they should do more than support the child–they wanted to support the family. They have organized a benefit dance scheduled for the evening… Continue reading
Diann Corfe, president of Branch 402, Royal Canadian Legion, kicked off the Historical Society’s March event held Friday, March 22 in the Legion Hall, with some colourful and entertaining memories of Frontier Days, a special event held in the early part of the 1970s in downtown Millbrook. Dr. Van Loon… Continue reading
This year, the Bailieboro Women’s Institute Spring Luncheon featured a guest speaker from Peterborough Public Health informing the audience about some of the less desirable aspects of the upcoming season. In her presentation about Vector-Borne Diseases, Wanda Tonus outlined some specific health challenges that come with warmer weather and offered… Continue reading
Over 50 people attended an all-day conference on March 16th in Millbrook. The event was entitled “The Housing Crisis – A Way Forward?” and was organized by ‘Journeys’–the outreach & social advocacy working group of St Thomas’ Anglican Church. The conference brought in front-line housing workers to explore the root… Continue reading
Originally from Hungary, Laszlo Prising moved to Cavan ten years ago in anticipation of retiring from his job as a chemist in Scarborough. Since his retirement, he has been investing his time developing his love of photography. This passion began at an early age with a small plastic camera, but… Continue reading
Our local figure skating club delivered the final show in the Millbrook arena in early March in a program called “The Final Goodbye”. The bittersweet theme did not seem to faze the participants. The facility was buzzing with enthusiasm from participants and spectators, as the nervous and excited performers decked… Continue reading
Pictured is Janet Buchanan, Director of Resident and Family Services. The staff at Centennial Place is inviting resident to have their tax returns completed by volunteers associated with Revenue Canada Agency. Straight-forward tax returns with annual incomes below $40,000 are eligible for this free service. Tax preparation will be… Continue reading
Gone are the days when landowners could build a retirement home on their property for grandpa or a starter home for the kids. Lot creation is subject to a growing web of regulations, with principles articulated in the Planning Act which establishes the policy to guide land use decisions across… Continue reading
