Registration for Christmas Hamper Program Begins

After several months of redirecting local Foodshare users to Peterborough’s Kawartha Food share because of COVID, our local food bank reopened its doors in early August. Thanks to the generosity of local individuals, churches and other organizations, their supplies have been replenished through local donations without the need to bring… Continue reading

COVID Hits the Local Legion

It’s tough times at the local legion.  Even Remembrance Day services have been cancelled.  The flag will fly at half-mast and wreaths will be laid at the foot of the Cenotaph on November 11th, but there will be no service at the Cenotaph this year.  Legion members are encouraging everyone… Continue reading

Remembrance Day Poster – Millbrook Legion

This national award-winning poster created in 2013 by Kelaiah Guiel hangs in a place of honour inside the doors of the Millbrook Legion.  Every year, youngsters are invited to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poster and Literary contests.  While schools are no longer active participants in these events,… Continue reading

Harvest Community Park Closes in on Fundraising Goal for Phase 2

In July, the Harvest Community Park was open for play.  With an aggressive budget of $185,000, the project was not without its challenges, but the congregation of Millbrook Christian Assembly remained steadfast in their plans to create a play facility in the west end of town that was accessible to… Continue reading

Computer Solutions Plus

Pictured is Mike VanDrunen, of Computer Solutions Plus.  With Wayne Blaby’s retirement, a reorganization of the business workspace at 715 Ford Drive has occurred to redirect customer traffic into a new space at the foot of the stairs in the garage.  Customers will no longer have to travel through the labyrinth… Continue reading

Generous Legacy Gift Expands Outdoor Fitness Options

It didn’t take long for township staff to take up the generous legacy gift from The Millbrook Orange Lodge. The organization’s representatives, Robert Packman and Debbie Worr contacted the township to direct funds to enhance the current CMCC recreation facilities.  Last week the concrete pad was poured to allow the… Continue reading