On Saturday, May 16, 2015, 267 participants had their heads shaved simultaneously at the Peterborough Airport for Pedal For Hope Peterborough — achieving the Guinness World Record in head shaving.
10 cottage safety tips for the May long weekend
As we begin the May long weekend, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) are providing 10 safety tips for Ontario cottage-goers.
The Filth and the Fury – a review of Mad Max: Fury Road
A treasured franchise finally getting a new installment rather than a redundant reboot and making progressive waves in the battle towards equality? Believe it.
Kick off gardening season at GreenUP Ecology Park’s spring plant sale
It’s once again time for the annual GreenUP Plant Sale, being held this Sunday (May 17) from noon to 4 p.m. at GreenUP Ecology Park on Ashburnham Drive. The sale offers one of the best local selections of native trees and shrubs, vegetables and flowers. Everything you need to spring into the gardening season can be found in one location.
Nursery school presents special challenge for toddler with neuroblastoma
Jake Ward started nursery school back in September and his first few months weren’t what most people would call typical.
Sure, there was the initial apprehension that comes between a toddler and his parents at the thought of parting for the day, and then there were the natural connections that evolved as he began to mingle with the other kids and the ladies who cared for the children.
Former residents bring acclaimed indie comedy to Peterborough
A film distribution company launched by two former Peterborough residents is bringing the critically acclaimed independent Canadian film Pretend We’re Kissing to Peterborough’s Market Hall on Monday, May 11th.
Love in the Air: Second World War Letters
Joanne Culley received her MA in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She is an award-winning writer and documentary producer whose work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Peterborough Examiner, Local Parent, Kawartha Cottage, Kawartha Homes, Zoomer Magazine, Our Canada, and on CBC, Bravo Network, Rogers Television, TVOntario, and more.
Joanne won the Media Award for Television at the In Celebration of Women Awards in 2001. She grew up in Toronto and now lives in Peterborough, Ontario.
In Love in the Air: Second World War Letters, Joanne tells the wartime love story of her parents, 24-year-old Helen Reeder and 29-year-old Harry Culley.
Separated for two and a half years during the Second World War, Helen and Harry write about their experiences and emotions in their extensive correspondence, while deepening their mutual devotion.
Shifting Gears for a greener future
It’s once again time to start shifting the way you get from point A to B in Peterborough. The annual Shifting Gears Challenge kicked off last week, encouraging you to leave the car at home and use greener modes of transportation.
Relationships on edge – a review of Gladys & Peggy and disclosure
Love, confessions, and heartbreak are in the air as director Ryan Kerr presents two short original plays, Gladys & Peggy by Em Glasspool and disclosure: a dozen ways to die by David Bateman at The Theatre on King (TTOK) in downtown Peterborough.
Peterborough Musicfest announces summer concert schedule
Peterborough Musicfest has announced its concert line-up for the summer of 2015. The 29th season of the festival is dominated by Canadian musicians including Randy Bachman, Chad Brownlee, Hannah Georgas, The Northern Pikes, and Sass Jordan, as well as local artists Melissa Payne and Rick Fines.
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