Toilet Rebate Program

At the last Council meeting, Council brought back a rebate policy to encourage the replacement of toilets with water efficient versions. The largest use of water in most homes comes from the flushing of toilets, as much as 24% according to the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s Annual Energy Conservation Progress… Continue reading

Creative Set Design Featured in 4th Line Theatre’s  Jim Watts: Girl Reporter

Opening Night for the second production of the 2024 season at the 4th Line Theatre features the world premiere of Beverley Cooper’s “Jim Watts: Girl Reporter”. This play explores the experience of Canadian youth who travelled to Spain during the mid-1930’s to fight fascism which was taking hold across Europe… Continue reading

Young Beekeepers Headed to International Meeting in Dubai

We need bees.  They are one of the world’s most important pollinators of food crops, contributing to the production of roughly one third of the world’s food supply. They also help provide half of the world’s fibres, oils and other raw materials, contribute to the development of medicine, provide food… Continue reading

Another Winter Ice Sport for Participants of All Ages

Members of the Peterborough Curling Club have been participating in the great sport of curling since 1876.  Located at 2195 Lansdowne St. West, the club boasts more than 500 members ages eight to 91. The club is a welcoming, inclusive place for anyone interested in the sport, whether they are… Continue reading

Outdoor Classroom

MSC Kindergarten teacher Wilma Armstrong worked with the school administration and School Board project manager to meet the requirements for the installation of the first phase of natural play equipment in the forested area behind the school.  MSC School Council has contributed $5,000 from their fundraising efforts for this project,… Continue reading

Exciting Summer Programming Continues

What an excellent start to the summer! We have been busier than ever this July with our children’s programming and outreach activities. Thank you to everyone who has come out to either of our branches! We will be continuing to run a variety of fun and exciting activities in August,… Continue reading

Common Ground – August 2024

“August’s harvest is rich…” Bob Thomson  The New Victory Garden Well let’s deal with first things first: in August a big issue for a lot of gardeners is what to do with all that zucchini. You could drive around and put it in your neighbours’ mailboxes or in any unlocked… Continue reading

Canada Day Rubber Duck Race Tradition Continues

Once again the Millbrook Legion celebrated Canada Day by hosting their popular Rubber Duck race.  At 3pm, 300 ducks were launched into the creek behind the old arena and were carried along by the current to the finish line at the bridge at Distillery Street.  Rights to the performance of… Continue reading