The Homeguard Inspection program is an award-winning crime-prevention program delivered by auxiliary officers of the Peterborough Police Services to residents in the communities served by this police force. This free service consists of a home security audit conducted by two members of the Auxiliary Program accompanied by the homeowners, where… Continue reading
As I write this, it is unknown if the pandemic will require complete lockdown in future. I am hopeful that if social distancing is continued, we can still garden. The Community Garden started 8 years ago as a way to produce fresh vegetables for our local Food Share and also… Continue reading
The Peterborough Country Agricultural Wall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for the 2020 Induction Ceremony to be held on Sunday, August 30th at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in the Agricultural Heritage Building. Farm and rural leaders in Peterborough County who have made contributions to the agriculture and agri-food… Continue reading
Pictured are five local business women supporting each other in their business endeavours. Last month, their skills were applied to a local home listed for sale by Kathie Lycett, pictured right, with great success. A recent arrival in the village, Kristy Gosse, pictured centre, is a home decorator and stager. … Continue reading
The more you give, the more you get The more you laugh, the less you fret. The more you do unselfishly The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find That life is… Continue reading
Cory Cole has a reputation around town, and her son, of all people, was the one who started it. Three years ago when her son Sam was in Grade 5 at Millbrook South Cavan Public School, Cory made a little pineapple lunch note and stuck it in Sam’s lunch box… Continue reading
For many, spring represents welcome change and a fresh start. To some, spring also represents trout fishing! For trout such as brook trout and brown trout, the onset of the first aquatic insect hatch marks the beginning of a critical time where their priority is focused on feeding to support… Continue reading
With the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak now a reality, the country is shutting down. People have been asked to stay home and distance themselves from others. We are all struggling to find creative ways to manage our idle time while also maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing. The trails… Continue reading
Residents are frustrated with the volume of recycling material that ends up scattered along township roads and in ditches on collection day since the elimination of bags for these items. Bagging is no longer allowed since the new contractor took over in November as they slow up the collection process…. Continue reading
