Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council Partner to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths

At the July Council meeting, Enbridge Gas Distribution, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department announced a partnership to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide- related deaths down to zero. The Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department received 120… Continue reading

Municipal Election Candidates

Mayor: Jim Chaplin, Zion Line, Millbrook Scott McFadden, Larmer Line, Millbrook   Deputy Mayor: Neal Cathcart, Sharpe Line, Cavan Monaghan Matthew Graham, Larmer Line, Millbrook   Cavan Councillor: John Fallis, Fallis Line, Cavan Monaghan Cathy Moore, Moore Drive, Cavan Monaghan   Millbrook Councillor: Ryan Huntley, King St., Millbrook North Monaghan… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor

Re:         “King Street West Opening Marked by Speeding” – p.10, July 2018 I read with interest – and trepidation – your piece on King Street West finally being completed and the accompanying speeding cars that are increasing in frequency since the street was completed. The Peterborough Police Service ticketing… Continue reading

Millbrook Water Charges Revisited

The new Water and Wastewater plant may have received accolades from the Ontario Public Works Association, but many users take a dimmer view of the project.  Since the new plant came on line in 2016, the township has fielded complaints from Millbrook residents facing sticker shock when they open their… Continue reading

New Market Vendor Pays Homage to her Past

Irene Rudigier shakes her head in amazement at how things turn around in life.  At her booth in the Millbrook Market, she offers produce that she shunned as a child: things like celeriac, Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish.  Growing up in Germany, these items were commonplace, and found in backyard gardens. … Continue reading

Former United Church Transformed into Captivating Wedding Venue

The grand 19th century building, that for decades housed a vibrant church community, became a performance venue and eventually a family residence has been given a new lease on life as a wedding venue.  Gone are the pews, choir benches, pulpits, and the organ. The sanctuary area has been treated… Continue reading

What a Show!

On Saturday, July 07th, the Millbrook and District Lions Club hosted their annual Antique Car Show in our historic downtown Millbrook.  As usual, eager participants were lined up at 6:30 am for the 8 am start.  The Community Police were out at this time manning the barricades and helping to… Continue reading