Category: July 2016
Progress on the Millbrook Dam Project
At their meeting last week, ORCA’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation to award Hatch engineering firm a contract for the design and the procurement of construction services for the reconstruction of the Millbrook…
Community Care – Grandparent of the Year Award
The Grandparent of the Year award was handed out again this year. Every year, Peterborough city and county schoolchildren are asked to write essays about why their grandparents are the best, and a committee…
Tilting at Windmills
On Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16th, the group fighting against the Snowy Ridge Industrial Wind Turbines being constructed west of the village of Bethany, will be holding a two day yard sale…
So why Peterborough Public Health?
As someone who has changed her name recently, I can tell you that it’s both an exciting and sometimes challenging process. While it can be laborious and may even raise a few eyebrows, reinventing…
What is the best diet for weight loss?
Following a diet plan (or “dieting”) can be defined as following a restricted course of food intake in order to lose weight. Diet plans can be designed to promote the inclusion or exclusion of…
Magic Makers Behind the Scenes at the 4th Line Theatre
Not all the magic of theatre happens on the stage. In fact, much of the creative work to make the story come alive happens on a very practical level behind the scenes. Fiona Jones…
The Small Radio Show That Is Big
The name of the radio show, “The Antidote,” was borrowed from a song of the same name released by a band that Dave Hawkins admired. The Antidote started in 2011 at the behest of…
Exciting Events at 4th Line Theatre This Summer!
What better way to celebrate Canada’s 149th Birthday than enjoying an evening of true Canadian history brought to life on the outdoor stage at 4th Line Theatre? 4th Line Theatre invites you to join…
Local Schools Receive Grants for Mental Health Initiatives
At the suggestion of an Early Childhood Educator at the school whose partner works for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Millbrook South Cavan Principal Sheryl Hunter contacted Kerri Davies, Manager of Development for…