The Not-so-Grim Reaper
I was buying some treats at the Pastry Peddler a few years back when a charming stranger took great interest in me and my dog. She struck up an animated conversation with me, although we had never met, and I recall being struck by the warmth of her nature and the translucent softness of…
Local Mental Health Challenges Continue
Despite a growing awareness about mental health thanks to high profile media programs and a wide variety of educational programs offered in schools, corporations and to the public at large, the problem seems to be growing. The recently released Vital Signs report on the Greater Peterborough area reports that the number of people…
From Summer to …Fall?
Ah, fall: crisp days, cool nights, leaves changing colour, birds heading south; taking sweaters out of storage, shaking out warm blankets in preparation for chilly slumbers. Occasional early morning frost on shady rooftops, maybe even a few drifting flakes of snow toward the end of the month. Wait—what? If you have been outside…
Marie Stevens Opens Your Eyes with Makeup Techniques
Marie has always had style. Tall and striking, she can slip her hair into a pony tail, don a pair of big sunglasses and a sun hat and look like she belongs on a fashion cover. Now she is building a home business using her skills to make others look good, too, and they…
Slightly smaller Ontario apple crop volume this year, but quality will be excellent
Ontario’s apple crop volume will be slightly lower this year compared to last, but the fruit will be larger, juicier, and more colourful. That’s what Ontario’s apple growers are seeing as they prepare to harvest the 2017 crop along the shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. It’s the drought…
Long Wait Lists and New Services at Centennial Place
Centennial Place is a privately owned Long Term Care Home operated by AON of Peterborough, and part of a local family-owned company that builds, owns and operates a variety of residential and commercial properties. Their buildings include a family of residences for seniors, with four long term seniors’ residences offering assisted living options,…