Progress on the Millbrook Dam Project
At their meeting last week, ORCA’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation to award Hatch engineering firm a contract for the design and the procurement of construction services for the reconstruction of the Millbrook dam. Hatch has been involved with the project since last fall when the firm was retained by ORCA to provide…
Community Care – Grandparent of the Year Award
The Grandparent of the Year award was handed out again this year. Every year, Peterborough city and county schoolchildren are asked to write essays about why their grandparents are the best, and a committee picks the best entries. Local winner with Honourable Mentions in the junior category include Dan Duerden, grandparent of Olivia Onafrychuk…
Tilting at Windmills
On Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16th, the group fighting against the Snowy Ridge Industrial Wind Turbines being constructed west of the village of Bethany, will be holding a two day yard sale to help pay the outstanding legal fees and expenses. Several weeks ago, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)…
So why Peterborough Public Health?
As someone who has changed her name recently, I can tell you that it’s both an exciting and sometimes challenging process. While it can be laborious and may even raise a few eyebrows, reinventing oneself is also thrilling. When it is applied to an organization like public health, it forces you to clarify what’s…
What is the best diet for weight loss?
Following a diet plan (or “dieting”) can be defined as following a restricted course of food intake in order to lose weight. Diet plans can be designed to promote the inclusion or exclusion of a given macronutrient. There are three macronutrients in the human diet; Fat, carbohydrate and protein. Many diets aim to change…
Magic Makers Behind the Scenes at the 4th Line Theatre
Not all the magic of theatre happens on the stage. In fact, much of the creative work to make the story come alive happens on a very practical level behind the scenes. Fiona Jones is the Stage Manager for 4th Line this year, which means she acts like an orchestra leader making sure everyone…