East Central Therapy Dogs Gearing Back Up
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students de-stress at exam time. The organization is a…
Sweet New Bakeshop Offers Spectacular Sweets and Classes for Young and Old
Amanda Mitchell moved to Bethany with her husband last April and continued her four-year-old company called Sprinkles and Things in her new home. On November 20, Amanda led a workshop for six children where they decorated cupcakes. The class also included pizza which was washed down with a children’s favourite, chocolate milk. The class was…
Remembrance Day in Millbrook
This year’s Remembrance Day Service in Millbrook was very well attended and unlike many of the previous services, took place under sunny skies. Padre John Sloan and Rev. Rob Ross delivered messages of support and respect, putting the sacrifices of our armed forces, past and present, in perspective. A few wreaths were already in…
Sammy’s Roadhouse ‘n’ Grill Keeps it Local
It was a rough start for this new family restaurant which was set to open when the first pandemic lockdown occurred. At the end of June 2020 when restrictions eased, Sammy’s Roadhouse n Grill owners, Sam and Peter Joshi, with the help of experienced restauranteur, Vik, opened the patio and began to serve casual,…
Who is Your COVID Champion?
Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County are coming together to learn about and celebrate local COVID Champions. Local residents are invited to pay tribute to community members who have gone above and beyond to help others during the pandemic and participate in a 4-week campaign called My…
Holiday Library Programs Are Coming
December is here and so are the CMLibraries’ Holiday Cheer Programs and Activities! The CMLibraries has a packed calendar of activities, crafts, and educational initiatives to support and engage our community this December. Many activities have a winter or festive theme. Tuesday Night Movies are back! We will be screening the festive movie “The…