New Foodland Operator Making his Mark

Al Nanji III has no illusions about his situation – he has big shoes to fill.  After 45 years running the local grocery store, Didi Calhoun had set the bar high.  As the owner with a long track record, it was her store run her way.  It’s a little different… Continue reading

2017 Police Community Reports

In their annual report to Council, Inspector Dan Smith of the Peterborough Police Services outlined the highlights of the activities and calls for service experienced by the local police for in Cavan Monaghan.  The township is currently served by four officers who are permanently assigned to the area, who along… Continue reading

New Faces at Millbrook Christian Assembly Youth Ministries

Esther and Scott Moore have joined the Millbrook Christian Assembly as the Children’s’ Ministry Pastor and the Student Ministry Pastor.  This enthusiastic young couple met as students at the Masters College and Seminary in Peterborough, but they came there from very different routes. Esther grew up in a very spiritual… Continue reading

Ladies Keep it Real in Women’s Ball Hockey League

Every Monday evening during the summer, it’s the women who are showing their stuff along the boards at the Millbrook arena in a Women’s Ball Hockey League.  It began eleven years ago, and organizer Guye Vondette was there from the start. With eight teams playing each week, Vondette is on… Continue reading

Ladies’ Night Out 2018

It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it:  contributors at the Ladies’ Night Out Workshop on July 9th. Pictured from left to right: seated are Fran Lowery, Liz Avery, Jeanne Shields and Shelley Lambe; standing are: Tina Grant, Dave Moore, Sue French, Margie Moore, Nancy Robinson, Susan Rice,… Continue reading

Final Public Meeting for Community Improvement Plan Next Week

The final public meeting to consider the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for downtown Millbrook is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 7th at the regular Council meeting.  This is the final opportunity to provide input before the plan is submitted for approval. This planning tool is designed to help drive economic… Continue reading

A Timely and Challenging Topic in the next 4th Line Theatre Production

The young leads in the next 4th Line Theatre production relate to the story’s delicate content.  In the world premiere of Judith Thompson’s play, Who Killed Snow White?  Grace Thompson and Tom Keats play best friends, struggling with a violent act followed by relentless cyberbullying.  Grace plays 15-year-old girl named… Continue reading

Blocks and Blooms 2018

Last Saturday the rain held off for a wonderful community event hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society.  Travelling on foot or on a complimentary ride on a stylish horse-drawn wagon, visitors were treated to an array of creative displays of local gardening and quilting talents in twenty venues… Continue reading