An Unexpected Sanctuary
Last fall when we re-sodded the back yard, we left our garden swing leaning up against the side of the house. This spring I suggested, “Let’s give that old swing away. We never use it.” Tom frowned, “Maybe.“ A few weeks later, I stood on our freshly painted deck and suggested, “Let’s try that…
Expanded Midwifery Services Coming to Peterborough
Last week the province announced an additional $193,648 this year to support midwives in Peterborough-Kawartha, part of their $28 million commitment to expand midwifery services across Ontario. This extension will help families access additional choice in primary care during a pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The province is also working to expand the scope of…
Restoration Celebration at Trinity the Marsh Anglican Church
On Sunday June 30th there was a “Restoration Celebration” at Trinity the Marsh (Anglican) west of Millbrook. The board and batten church was built in 1876 and recently the exterior of the church and the interior floor were painted. The entrance steps were replaced with a new step and ramp. Many thanks to the…
Turning the Tide on Peterborough’s Opioid Crisis
Peterborough’s opioid crisis has been getting worse, despite best efforts to provide more treatment options for people with opioid addictions, and the additional harm reduction measures that we have deployed. Naloxone kits are more accessible than ever, either from a pharmacy or from Peterborough Public Health, who can now provide them to our…
Twilight Dinner for the Local Dairy Association
The Carl and Harrigan family hosted a Twilight Dinner for the local dairy association providing tours of the new state-of-the-art automated dairy facility on Zion Line. The 400+ attendees were treated to a beef dinner followed by an unlimited supply of mild and ice cream.
Common Ground – August 2019
“Summer treads On heels of spring.” Horace Odes Book VII The heavy spring rains have made for an extraordinary summer garden here in the valley. I am surprised every time I go outside to see the coneflowers, lilies, yarrow and other perennials that are at least a foot taller than usual. The dark red…