Black Diamond Golf Course in Pontypool is hosting a charity golf tournament this summer on July 7th. The Emma Purdie Memorial Golf Tournament was established by Emma’s parents Barb and Bryan Purdie. This summer marks the tenth anniversary of her tragic passing at the age of 20. Home for the… Continue reading
What We Say Versus What Others Hear Some words instantly sparking a reaction. Let’s take Peterborough MP Maryam Monsef “gaffe” last week in discussing the situation in Afghanistan when she called on her Afghanistan “brothers” to ensure the safety of the multitudes seeking safe passage from that country. If we… Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health (PPH) has launched a “Notify Me” campaign to make it easier for residents to find out when they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents can visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/notifyme to sign up with their email address and indicate which group(s) they want to be notified about. When local clinics… Continue reading
Brook Trout are the only native trout in the Baxter Creek. They are an indicator of high water quality, requiring cold, highly oxygenated water to survive. They have been here for thousands of years, but have lost considerable habitat in Baxter Creek over the last 200 years. The reasons include… Continue reading
“Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?” Keats In March most of the winter is behind us. If we can hold on through the last of winter’s cold and snow, the rewards are longer days and eventually the beginnings of spring. My garden journal tells me that… Continue reading
Tony Parks is working on his fifth book now. He writes his stories long-hand, and his very patient wife Patty transcribes his stories. She jokes that it makes for interesting Friday evenings, but she admits it has been a wonderful pastime over the past 40 years. Patient, indeed. Tony began… Continue reading
The family-owned and operated Dawson Tree Farm on Zion Line opened for the season last weekend with as many as 100 happy customers taking home trees to decorate. Apparently they should expect a good season, as reports indicate consumers are choosing real trees rather than artificial ones this year. Pictured… Continue reading
