Tag: Mar 2017
Otonabee Conservation Launches Tree Seedling Program
Otonabee Conservation has launched a new stewardship program to help landowners seeking to plant trees on their property. The Tree Seedling Program is available to farm and rural landowners within the Otonabee Region watershed…
Plan Your Organic Vegetable Garden with Expert Advice
As spring approaches, many thoughts will turn to what to plant in this year’s vegetable garden and/or containers and how to grow tasty treats for the dinner table without the application of chemical additives…
You Can Do Something About the Opioid Crisis
Last May, Ontario’s Minister of Health, Dr. Eric Hoskins announced that Ontario would ensure pharmacies dispense Naloxone kits to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose. At last count, seven pharmacies in Peterborough City…
Hospice Peterborough Palliative Care Volunteer Training Sessions
Are you interested in working directly with Hospice clients and their families? Hospice Peterborough is offering an introductory orientation session in March to learn more about this unique opportunity to volunteer. Call to register…
Intense Interest
Spring is in full swing and with it comes the excitement to get outdoors and try new activities. If you’ve been indoors this past winter, watching sports more than participating in them, be especially…
Laptops for Belize
Laptops for Belize: Pictured is the curator of the Garifuna Museum located in Dangriga Belize. Through the generosity of Wayne Blaby, George Obey and Mike Van Drunen of Computer Solutions Plus a laptop was…
Beware March 12 is the Night of “The Worm Moon”
The Worm Moon isn’t at all creepy crawly. It’s really a good thing, especially for you gardeners. The Worm Moon is the name given the Full Moon in spring when the worms started…
4th Line Theatre Seeks Volunteers for 2017 Season
Have you always wanted to act onstage? Want to be part of an epic outdoor production in your community? Have you ever wondered how 4th Line productions come to life? Interested in learning new…
Sharodon Farm Makes National Magazine Cover
The Burgomaster family of Omemee has been active in the Millbrook Agricultural Society family for many years, with members serving on the board and running cattle shows with the late Bob Hall, who is…