Glenn Fallis Talks Shop at Historical Society Event
Last November, Glenn Fallis regaled an audience at an historical society event where he showed a film he created describing his experience as a member of the Ontario crew in the Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant that was held as part of the nation’s 1967 Centennial celebrations. Last week he began at the same spot,…
KPR Introduces Design and Boundaries for New Millbrook School
Last month, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR)hosted two public meetings to discuss the new elementary school which has been approved for construction in Millbrook. The first meeting on November 4th discussed details about the classroom layout, finishing materials and aesthetic features in the proposed new build. KPR staff have been working…
Holiday Program Supports Local Businesses
Peterborough County has launched an economic development program for the holidays called “Holiday Magic”. More than fifty business across the region have signed up to participate in this pro-gram, where visitors rack up points through a digital pass-port downloaded onto cellphones through an app. The idea is to encourage people to visit and shop…
Comment – December 2025
I never purchase on Amazonon principal: Jeff Bezos does not need my support, but my local businesses do. I have to give him credit, though, for a brilliant business model and particularly touching advertising. Perhaps the current TV ad which features three elderly women sliding down a hill on plastic toboggans hits a bit…