Do you remember the 1983 album Dazzle Ships by British pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark? Probably not. Most people don’t. However, it’s an album that has always stuck with Ryan Kerr, artistic director of The Theatre on King.
Theatre at a glance: Dazzle Ships
Being green in 2016
What does it mean to be “green” in 2016?
Being environmentally conscious has meant many things throughout the years, with the focus shifting from planting trees and recycling to pesticides and air pollution, and from carbon emissions to alternative energy sources. These have all been, and will continue to be important environmental issues to consider.
More recently, we are now faced with the many challenges of climate change, the importance of water quality, alternative modes of transportation, local food systems, and continuing to be conscious of energy efficiency. How can we make a difference in 2016 when environmental issues of today seem so vast and complicated?
Downtown Peterborough shoppers raise over $10,000 for Kawartha Food Share
The City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) presented a donation of $10,054.30 today to Kawartha Food Share.
“The City of Peterborough is pleased with the completion of another successful Christmas Parking promotion in partnership with the DBIA,” says Kevin Jones, Transportation Manager for the City of Peterborough.
Maclean’s profiles Peterborough sponsors of Syrian refugee family
In its January 25th issue, Maclean’s Magazine is profiling the story of a Syrian refugee family and the Peterborough community group who sponsored them.
KNosh News – January 2016
This month, food writer Eva Fisher checks the menu for Peterborough’s newest foodie fundraiser, talks seasonal food with the president of the Peterborough Farmers’ Market, takes a look inside the ovens at Hard Winter Bread Company, and tastes some of the best hot chocolate the Kawarthas have to offer.
Walk for Alzheimer’s to support people living with dementia
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month.
While overall public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease has increased over the years — thanks in part to Academy award-winning films like 2001’s Iris and 2014’s Still Alice — many people still believe that life ends when Alzheimer’s begins.
13 fascinating and crazy tech products from CES 2016
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held last week at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, is the place you go to see the latest in cutting-edge technology.
Art on the Street – January 2016
This month, Peterborough-based artist William Joel Davenport exhibits at Evans Contemporary, four shows continue during January at the renovated Art Gallery of Peterborough, Montreal-based sculptor Sheena Hoszko exhibits at Artspace, the newly merged Gallery in the Attic and Peterborough Darkroom Project is looking for volunteers, and Brianna Gosselin displays her most recent work at Black Honey.
30 years of swimming for charity
Four women who have swum across Lake Ontario — Marilyn Bell, Vicki Keith, Annaleise Carr, and Trinity Arsenault — will be joining the 30th anniversary of the Carl Oake Swimathon on Friday, February 12th at the Peterborough YMCA.
Faceoff Against Dementia hockey game raises over $16,000 for Alzheimer Society
On Thursday, January 7th, the second annual “Faceoff Against Dementia” fundraiser raised over $16,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton.
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