New mothers in Peterborough have told us that they are not comfortable breastfeeding their baby in public. Our last survey found that 49% of new moms were uncomfortable breastfeeding in restaurants and 45% felt the same way about stores and malls. Who could blame them when we had a recent… Continue reading
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a second-quarter (July to September, 2016) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $884,109 to Cavan Monaghan on October 21st for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since November 1999, Cavan Monaghan has received more than $53.8 million in non-tax gaming revenue. These payments… Continue reading
This year’s school apps and activity night was a blast! On Thursday, October 20th. We provided a wide range of activities, including tutorials on how to work Edsby for parents, a lacrosse clinic, break dancing with Jimmy Chapman, and a step by step lesson on how to use the ‘GoNoodle’… Continue reading
“Together we change the world” according to Mark and Craig Kielburger, the founders of the Me to We organization. On Wednesday October 19th eight students from our amazing group of Me to We leaders experienced a life changing event known as We Day! The event included world known singers, bands,… Continue reading
There are many routes that lead to starting your own business. For Alex Bushell and his partner Steve Wright, the path began with frustration on the job that peaked after their employer was purchased by a US multinational, leaving them feeling disconnected. In 2013, Alex Bushell spent 40% of his… Continue reading
Jenn Puk is a local mother of two who was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 8 years ago, but the evidence of the disease began 23 years prior to that at age 17. She has been an active mother, with a full time job with Canada Post in Kendall… Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Centennial resident Major Donald Howson celebrated his 102nd birthday. When you reach that age, you have seen a lot, and Reverend Howson is no exception. As a full time member of the Canadian military, he has served in WWII and the Korean War and on many… Continue reading
The Otonabee Region Water Response Team advises members of the watershed community that the Level 2 low water condition remains in effect. This means that water users of both municipal and private water supplies are strongly encouraged to continue to reduce their water use by 20% in their daily routines… Continue reading
After what seemed like a summer that would never end, we have had fall colour as good as ever. And now the trees are almost bare and the first flakes of snow have fallen. Oh how I love the changing seasons! I find this season especially awakens my senses. And… Continue reading
