There’s been a lot in the news lately about local food and farming and so last week’s celebrations for Ontario’s fifth annual Local Food Week seems perfectly timed to promote the good things that are grown, made and harvested right here in Peterborough and in Ontario. I am hoping that… Continue reading
The Historic Organ Committee of the Royal Canadian College of Organists has designated the St. Thomas’ 1889 Lye Tracker Organ as an historic ‘Classification A’ instrument. Only five other instruments in Canada share this honour. Last week its attributes were skillfully demonstrated in a recital provided by Wayne Howson following… Continue reading
The Millbrook & Area Garden Club plans summer outings to lovely gardens for the months of June, July and August on the first Wednesday of each month. July is the month when daylilies start to put on a show, and so the Millbrook & Area Garden Club has arranged a… Continue reading
Baking Date Nut Loaf- 1st-Gayle Martin 2nd-Judy Churcher Dinner Rolls – 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Katherine Moniz Sticky Buns-1st-Katherine Moniz 2nd-Lois Moffatt Rhubarb Streusel Muffins-1st-Judy Churcher 2nd-Lois Moffatt Carrot Pineapple Muffins- 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Leilani Howard Scones-1st- Lois Moffatt Chocolate Brownies- 1st-Lois Moffatt Favorite Fudge- 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Brain Injury Assoc 3rd-Gayle Martin Chocolate… Continue reading
Scientific experiments typically start with a question. Perhaps something like, “I wonder if intervention A will lead to effect B?” This initial conversation leads to brainstorming sessions on how to implement the intervention, and which methods to employ to capture the effect. However, there are many questions about human physiology… Continue reading
The Cavan-Monaghan Libraries warmly welcomes our returning summer student, Camryn Neilson! Camryn has been busy planning a fun and educational kickoff party for the TD Summer Reads summer reading campaign. Tuesday July 3rd from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Camryn will be hosting a library scavenger hunt, a crafting station,… Continue reading
The former armories building that houses the local Legion is more than 100 years old and has suffered wear and tear resulting in loose bricks and mortar on three sides of the building and particularly around the front door. After months of fundraising, the brick repairs are now complete. The… Continue reading
The objective of this project is admirable: to help Ontario residents navigate the complex network of health and human services 24/7, acting as a gateway to community, social, mental healthm and related government services. Although it’s been available in Peterborough since 2009, it’s probably one of the least-known support systems… Continue reading
My special needs granddaughter asked me if I was preaching at a church on Canada Day, which is also her birthday. When I answered yes, she asked, “Will you talk about Canada Day?” “Well, yes,” I answered. Then I asked, “What is special for you about Canada Day?” Without even… Continue reading
