Zucchini Festival Boat Decorating Contest
These young artists are focused on creating masterpieces, thanks to a handful of volunteers who used their own creativity to build a popular community event celebrating an underappreciated vegetable. There are plenty of opportunities for young and old to show their stuff in this township, whether it means swirling around on the ice, making…
Letters to the Editor – October 2019
The board of trustees of St. Paul’s Cemetery, extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for their attendance and generous support at the recent 200th anniversary celebration. Over 100 people enjoyed an inside view of the chapel, words of welcome from Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation, and various displays depicting important…
CMCC Grand Opening
Children enjoy the new park outside the new community centre while inside, the Peterborough Petes offer a $1000 donation towards the project as gesture of thanks for allowing them to hold an exhibition game in the new facility while the renovations to the ice their home arena continues.
North Cavan 2019 Terry Fox Run
This is North Cavan students’ 16th year of participation in the annual Terry Fox run. Last week, students were inspired by a video in the gym about the Canadian hero, then moved outside to follow his lead. Each class took tours of the school fields, once for each year of their grade, with each…
Local Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
Last month, Peterborough Public Health confirmed that a local bat found in early September, tested positive for rabies, and want to remind residents to steer clear of wild animals commonly known to carry the disease. “This positive animal case confirms what we already know – that rabies is present in our area,” said Dr.…
Meet Your Federal Candidates*
Progressive Conservative Incumbent Jamie Schmale First elected in 2015, Jamie Schmale is the Member of Parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. He recently served as the Shadow Minister for Northern Economic Development (FEDNOR), and Deputy Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Canada. Jamie has also served on the Standing Committee of Procedure and House Affairs (2015-2017)…