Category: 2016
Last Farmers’ Market Sunday, October 23
We had a gorgeous fall day for our September market last Sunday. People were strolling about taking in the day’s warmth and sunshine. In spite of this season’s draught, our vendors had a beautiful…
Buy a field – Plant a Tree
In both our front and back yards, we have trees – maples and cedars. They were planted by the first owners of our house ten years ago when the house was built. Already they…
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
You are not alone- that is one of the primary messages the local Alzheimer’s Society would like to convey to patients and their caregivers facing the symptoms of dementia that are most frequently…
Stretch it Out
When it comes to health and fitness many people skip over stretching because they want results, they want visible results, and they want visible results now! Other people find stretching an inconvenience, especially…
Local Talent Shines at Magna Hoedown Showdown in Aurora
After months of auditions where competitor numbers were whittled down to only ten, two Peterborough lads took second and third place in the 28th Aurora Magna Hoedown Showdown on Saturday September 17th. Jade Daniel…
Is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Stupid?
Perhaps it’s our inherent optimism, but a lot of people seem to think that if an advanced species were to land on Earth they’d bend over backwards to help us by sharing their technology.…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Jim Gleason
Jim Gleason first came to Peterborough to study at Trent University. During that time, he met Robert Winslow when the two were performing a student production of “Waiting For Godot” at one of Trent’s…
Soccer Shoes for Belize
Sherry-Ann and Rob, co-owners of Coach’s Diner and Pizzeria in Bethany, are both sports nuts. Their diner is named Coach’s for good reason: they have decorated the interior with sports paraphernalia and consistent with…
Kawartha Lakes receives over $5 million in funding for cast iron water main replacement
The City of Kawartha Lakes announced it will be the recipient of over $5 million of funding awarded through the Small Communities Fund (SCF), a component of the New Building Canada Plan, which is…