by: Celia Hunter Pat Barr and her husband Dave moved to the area just 10 years ago, and one of the first things on Pat’s to-do list was to turn up at a Community Choir practice, to sign up. She was welcomed with some surprise: no one had brought her… Continue reading
Through the Celebrate Ontario 2014 program, the province is helping 5 local festivals and events in the Peterborough area that celebrate the region’s diversity, heritage and culture, while enhancing the visitor experience and increasing attendance. Local festivals and events receiving support include Dinosaur War 2014 – Indian Reptile Zoo –… Continue reading
Bailieboro Women’s Institute held its annual luncheon this Tuesday, March 18, and filled the Centreville Church Hall with W.I. members from Bailieboro, North Shore, Westwood, Mount Pleasant and Selwyn, as well as community members. The Bailieboro members supplied a hot lunch, salads and pies. Conversation was animated as old friends… Continue reading
Last week, in her bimonthly column, The Church House, Anita Huntley talked about the influence Zella Bentley still has in her kitchen in the former United Church in Millbrook. This week, in On the Line, Marg Aiken mentions that wallpaper was purchased from the Bentley store in Millbrook. It seems… Continue reading
by: Andy Harjula Nancy Fox is a volunteer with the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. Readers will find Nancy at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market this summer, sorting potatoes into boxes and bags on behalf of Pinehaven Farm, west of Millbrook. The farm is operated by the Wood family, who have been grounded… Continue reading
by: Andy Harjula The Ontario Woodlot Association, a grassroots organization of wood lot owners from across Ontario, held their Annual General Meeting in Peterborough last weekend. The mission of the OWA is to promote the sustainable management of Ontario’s private wood lots. Membership is open to all but of special… Continue reading
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