CTV News Canada- 16 arrested at Fairy Creek blockades as police bemoan 'egregious safety violations' July 25, 2021Mounties enforcing the B.C. Supreme Court injunction against anti-logging protesters in the Fairy Creek Watershed on Vancouver Island say they arrested 16 people on Saturday, after escorting them to a picnic in the blockaded area.
- Canadian Forces members rescue pilot whose plane crashed near Petawawa, Ont. July 25, 2021Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force rescued a pilot whose plane had crashed north of Petawawa, Ont. on Saturday.
- 16 arrested at Fairy Creek blockades as police bemoan 'egregious safety violations' July 25, 2021
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- Here's what Canada did while you were sleeping on Day 3 of Tokyo Olympics July 26, 2021Canada added to its medal count on day 3, winning the country's first gold medal of the 2020 Summer Olympics in swimming while adding a bronze in judo.
- Mac Neil wins Canada's first gold in Tokyo Games first in women's 100 butterfly July 26, 2021Swimmer Margaret Mac Neil has won Canada's first gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Here's what Canada did while you were sleeping on Day 3 of Tokyo Olympics July 26, 2021
Tag Archives: Volunteering
Lions’ Breakfast a Big Hit
Last month the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club resurrected their monthly breakfast in a COVID-friendly way, offering drive-through service of peameal bacon on a bun. Demand exceeded their expectations, prompting a return visit to Foodland to replenish supplies. They served 173 adults and five children, enabling them to make a… Continue reading
Community Care Seeking Volunteer Drivers
Do you love to drive and have a few hours during the day to spare once or twice a week? Community Care Peterborough needs reliable, caring drivers willing to transport its clients to medical appointments or social and recreational activities within the City and County of Peterborough, and destinations in… Continue reading
Red-Tailed Hawk Rescue
Walking through his pasture fields just south of Millbrook a few days ago, Peter Kennedy stumbled upon an unusual sight: a red-tailed hawk on the ground. This bird of prey is common enough in the area, but is usually spotted soaring above, searching for its next meal. This one was… Continue reading
Community Garden
Take a Hike: Millbrook Valley Trails is One of Our Original Outdoor Playgrounds
From its entrance at the Medd’s Mountain Park and the millpond in the village of Millbrook, the original loop of Millbrook Valley Trails (MVT) traverses a diversity of natural vegetative communities to the southern boundary of the Ministry of Natural Resource Provincial Fishing and Nature Areas, and follows Baxter Creek… Continue reading
Local Business Makes Anniversary Meaningful With Charitable Donations
March 31, 2021 marked the sixth anniversary of the day Kate Deklerck opened the doors of The Quilter’s Bolt at 30 King St in Downtown Millbrook. Last fall, the store began to operate “virtually” out of her home, so this anniversary was different. When the shop operated with bricks and… Continue reading
Bottle Drive to Support Trout Unlimited’s Tree Giveaway Event
Trout Unlimited Millbrook is holding a bottle drive throughout the month of April at the Millbrook Farm & Pet Supply Store. We will also be partnering with the Lion’s club to host a bottle pickup at the Lion’s Den on April 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm to help the community celebrate Earth… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor – March 2021
The Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing 39 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Masonic Lodge, Millbrook Community Care, Nexicom, Millbrook Legion- Branch 402, Millbrook… Continue reading