Category: 2016
Editorial Comment
At this year’s World Peacekeeping Summit, Canadian Defence Minister, Harjit Sajjan, announced that “Canada is back,” offering up to 600 soldiers and 150 police to the UN Peacekeeping Force. He hopes to boost uniformed…
Letter to the Editor #1
I would like to express my appreciation to the two staff who were working at the Home Hardware in Millbrook on Thurs Sept 22, 2016 at about 4:45 pm. My mom is a…
Letter to the Editor #2
We would like to thank the City of Peterborough Police Department and Constable William Trudeau for solving the issue of the item stolen from our property. Our item has been returned and we…
New Legislation for Invasive Plant Management in Ontario
The Invasive Species Act will come into effect on November 3rd, but the regulations associated with this legislation which have not yet been made public, will not take effect until a later date. Kellie…
Food Share Connects Our Generous Community to Those in Need
While Halloween has just passed, local Food Share staff is gearing up for their busiest season. After Thanksgiving, their food supplies have dwindled, but donations flood in as the month draws to an end,…
4th Line Theatre Extends its Season with New Events
Apparently the appetite for 4th Line Theatre events is not just a seasonal thing. Introducing a new program in the shoulder season, the firm launched a show of six performances of The Shadow Walk…
Genes do not Dictate Destiny
Over 50% of the Canadian population is either overweight or obese, and these conditions cost the Canadian economy approximately $7 billion dollars each year. There have been countless mechanisms proposed to explain the…
Taking the Plunge: Becky Dong goes it Alone in New Venture
After more than 30 years working in the Chinese restaurant business, this spring Becky Dong decided it was time to be her own boss. Encouraged by an enthusiastic and loyal customer base, Dong found…
Needler’s Mill Has Moved
A major step in the preservation of Needler’s Mill took place at the beginning of October when Peter Katcher and his team from Pollard House and Building Movers moved Needler’s Mill onto its new…