Local Talent Shines at Magna Hoedown Showdown in Aurora
After months of auditions where competitor numbers were whittled down to only ten, two Peterborough lads took second and third place in the 28th Aurora Magna Hoedown Showdown on Saturday September 17th. Jade Daniel Eagleson of Bailieboro took second prize while Cameron Von Criegren of Peterborough took third place in this competition for rising…
Is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Stupid?
Perhaps it’s our inherent optimism, but a lot of people seem to think that if an advanced species were to land on Earth they’d bend over backwards to help us by sharing their technology. That sure isn’t how it worked here on Earth when a more advanced culture encountered one they considered to be…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Jim Gleason
Jim Gleason first came to Peterborough to study at Trent University. During that time, he met Robert Winslow when the two were performing a student production of “Waiting For Godot” at one of Trent’s venues. By then, Robert was already mulling over an idea for an original play about the Cavan Blazers, and brought…
Soccer Shoes for Belize
Sherry-Ann and Rob, co-owners of Coach’s Diner and Pizzeria in Bethany, are both sports nuts. Their diner is named Coach’s for good reason: they have decorated the interior with sports paraphernalia and consistent with that theme, the plastic moose head on the exterior wall represents hunting. They have added a pizzeria to their evening…
Kawartha Lakes receives over $5 million in funding for cast iron water main replacement
The City of Kawartha Lakes announced it will be the recipient of over $5 million of funding awarded through the Small Communities Fund (SCF), a component of the New Building Canada Plan, which is intended to support critical infrastructure needs in municipalities and First Nations communities that have less than 100,000 residents. The funds…
Puddleduck Farm Hosts Open House
Puddleduck Farm owners Merridy Senior, Eban Hancock and son Sawyer were on hand on Sunday September 18th as part of a Farms at Work farm tour at the farm on Glamorgan Rd outside Millbrook. The couple, who have been operating the farm since 2012, produce eggs and poultry, some beef, honey, maple syrup and…