St Thomas’ Millbrook Celebrates 160th Anniversary

On September 30th, St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Millbrook, will celebrate the 160th anniversary of its foundation. The present St Thomas’ Church, which opened in 1885, is the second church on the site.  The first church, which opened 30 years earlier in 1858, was of a different design: “It was built… Continue reading

Culvert Replace to Force Month-long Highway 7A Closure

At the last Council meeting, Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. (Fidelity) presented a delegation outlining the requirements for their upcoming work on Highway 7A, where they will replace a structural culvert just west of Highway 115.  Working with Engineering firm WSP Canada, the construction firm will replace the existing pipe… Continue reading

Historical Society Starts Fresh in the Fall

September is a big month for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as it launches a fresh new website, millbrookcavanhs.org, and adds new events and features to its programming. In collaboration with the Cavan Monaghan Library, monthly workshops to teach the basics of navigating the genealogy program Ancestry (Library Edition)… Continue reading

Compass Early Learning Program Graduates

Friends and family members watch as the first “class” of preschoolers graduate from Compass Early Learning Program. Next week these children will enter the school by a different door to join their siblings and neighbours in their first year of public education. The event indicated that their queuing skills will… Continue reading

Comment – It’s Up to You

I agree with the sentiment in the Staples’ commercial that tells us that this is the most wonderful time of the year.  More than January, September feels like a new beginning, and there is plenty of evidence to support that here.  New teachers, a new dance school, new opportunities to… Continue reading

Libraries undergoing some maintenance this fall

In an effort to provide the best service possible in the best facilities, the Branches of the Cavan Monaghan Libraries will be undergoing some maintenance this fall. The Bruce Johnston Branch will be closed from September 11-September 22 for some deep cleaning, painting and some other work that just cannot… Continue reading

Building Boom in the Township

Driving by the new Towerhill subdivision, the evidence is clear – there’s a whole lot of building going on around here!  After a slow start, builders Bromont and Pristine Homes have recently kicked up the pace of new home construction in the new residential development off Fallis Line, and the… Continue reading

Millbrook Skating Club Welcomes New Changes for 2018-2019 Skating Season

The Millbrook Figure Skating Club has provided affordable, quality skating instruction for Millbrook and the surrounding for many decades. Its inclusive programs help skaters to develop their skills at their own pace through group and one-on-one support. Through skating, the Club strives to develop qualities in their skaters and their… Continue reading

New Dance School Launches Featuring Classic Ballet Moves

Visit www.tothepointeballetstudio.ca Richelle Kinley is bringing classic Ballet moves to her new home town.  With a dazzling smile and a can-do spirit, this energetic instructor is ready to guide students young and old to new interpretations of classic dance movements. A natural dancer at age three, Richelle attended Ryerson for Theatre… Continue reading