Floodplain Maps Guide Land Use Decisions
Flooding is Canada’s most costly natural hazard, resulting in over $2 billion in insured catastrophic loss every year. Floods can happen in any season, whether from heavy rain, rapid snowmelt, ice jams, coastal storm surges, or strong onshore winds. Floodplain maps are one of the tools that planners use to guide decisions about how…
Spring Activities at the CMLibraries
By Courtney Spence It may be hard to tell somedays, but it is actually spring! And with the start of spring comes our Starting from Seed Workshop facilitated by Joan and Chris from the Peterborough & Area Master Gardeners. Due to its popularity, there are two dates that you can choose from: Wednesday, April…
New Information Guide & Directory Available to Area Residents
“Community Care Peterborough was thrilled and honored to have been a part of this project. Residents of local communities often reach out to their local Community Care office for information, so this project was a natural extension of what we do. The Senior Connectors enjoyed speaking with seniors and helping them find the information…
Today’s Faith – There Is Hope: Easter’s Call to New Life
By Rev. Janet Stobie The Christian Easter story speaks of new life—love conquering death. In it we are told, “Go and tell.” Tell the world that new life has come. Whether or not you are Christian, our Canadian society surrounds us with Easter and celebrations of new life. Chocolate and the Easter bunny often…
St. Thomas More Parish Welcomes New Priest
Father Richard Opoku has been warmly welcomed by members of his new parish in Millbrook and Nestleton. By Karl Wysotski Good News, Millbrook has a new priest. Bishop Daniel Miehm from the Peterborough Diocese has assigned Father Richard Opoku as the parish priest for St. Thomas More Parish here in Millbrook and St. Bernadette…
Secondary School Bursary Supports Students with Sports-Related Concussions
The H.O.P.E. Bursary in honour of Steve Montador was established to support students transitioning from high school to college/university who are suffering the long-term effects of a sports-related concussion and require a reduced academic course load as result of injury. Applications are now open until May 1st 2026. All applicants will be reviewed by…