Mountain of Mulch
A sure sign of spring is the growing pile of mulch at the Lions’ Den at the corner of County Rd. 10 and Larmer Line. Bring your shovels, tubs and trailers to get in on this free resource for walkways and garden beds before it disappears.
Plan Your Local Maple Syrup Tour April 4th & 5th
Maple Syrup colour and grade is determined by the time in the season in which it was collected. Sap harvested early in the season is light golden with a sweet, delicate flavour. As the season progresses, the syrup becomes darker and more caramelized, with a dark, robust taste. Visitors are invited to take a…
Peterborough West Animal Hospital Welcomes Dr. Huda Aladdin to the Veterinary Team
We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Huda Aladdin, DVM, to the veterinary team at Peterborough West Animal Hospital beginning in April 2026. Dr. Aladdin earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2020 and has since developed a breadth of experience, progressing from Junior Veterinarian to Senior and Shift Lead Veterinarian. She brings…
Peterborough Curling Club Hosts Watch Party for Paralympic Gold Medal Game
Members of the Peterborough Curling Club joined together to watch the gold medal Paralympic Curling competition featuring one of their members, Jon Thurston. After a nail-biting match, members of the Peterborough Curling Club had something to celebrate when the Canadian Mixed Wheelchair Curling Team took the top prize. Jon Thurston, a member of the…
EarlyON Children’s Clothing Swap Event Returns May 3rd
By Nancy Hurley The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre is planning another Children’s Clothing Swap Event for the spring. The Swap begins on Sunday May 3, 2026 from9:00am – 12:00pm, and the clothing will be set up and available to browse through and make selections from until Thursday May 7th during…
Floodplain Maps Guide Land Use Decisions
Flooding is Canada’s most costly natural hazard, resulting in over $2 billion in insured catastrophic loss every year. Floods can happen in any season, whether from heavy rain, rapid snowmelt, ice jams, coastal storm surges, or strong onshore winds. Floodplain maps are one of the tools that planners use to guide decisions about how…