For 30 years, Larry Gillman has held a multitude of honourable titles and positions in our community. In addition to his 14-year career as a financial advisor with Freedom 55 Financial, Larry has been President of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Peterborough for the past 12 years.
Game changer: Larry Gillman
Taking breast cancer screening into the future at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Dr. Rola Shaheen has a vision. Dr. Shaheen, Chief of Radiology and Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), would like to see every woman 50 and older in Peterborough and the Kawarthas book a mammogram and keep the appointment as a matter of routine — “like a manicure or a facial,” she says.
Need financing? Mortgage Plus has been the real deal for 25 years
While there are many mysteries in the world, Peterborough’s Kathy McConnell says mortgage brokering doesn’t have to be one of them.
High school hell – a review of Heathers: The Musical
The annual musical from The Anne Shirley Theatre Company (ASTC) is always one of the highlights of my year.
Opinion: should Peterborough City Council receive a raise?
The recent motion regarding councillors’ wages is curious on several levels, including timing. Council doesn’t usually deal with wage increases for the next council until the last year of the term.
Grade 8 students ride Peterborough Transit for free during March Break
March break is next week! If you’re not packing your bags to head out on a vacation in the sun, you may be looking for ways to keep the kids busy with activities here in town. There are plenty of camps and activity days available for younger children, but once kids hit the ‘tween years, they may want to make their own plans.
KNosh News – March 2016
This month, food writer Eva Fisher notes that Smithworks Brewery is changing their name, explains what yogurt soda is and why Peterborough is its leading producer in North America, recognizes two local businesses that received sustainability awards, and gives you some options for enjoying Pad Thai in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Fundraising dance raises over $4,000 for Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project
Around 100 people attended a fundraising dance for the Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project (LRSP) on February 26 at the Lakefield Legion, raising $4,300 through a combination of ticket sales, silent auction proceeds, and donations.
CBC’s Bob McDonald to speak at Fleming College in Lindsay on March 19
Students at Fleming College have scored a major coup by bringing science journalist and author Bob McDonald to their sustainability conference in Lindsay on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
Megan Murphy is fourth “game changer” at Peterborough SPEAKS
At a media launch earlier this week, Your Family Health Team Foundation announced local radio personality and filmmaker Megan Murphy will be the fourth speaker at the 6th annual Peterborough Speaks.
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