As we approach the October 19th Federal Election, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) has some outstanding questions about issues that are important to our community.
Open letter to federal party leaders on issues important to cottagers
Mural by late Peterborough artist Chris MacGee being covered over
On the same weekend of the official unveiling of the mural by Toronto-based artist Kirsten McCrea under the Hunter St. bridge, another mural by a well-known local artist is in the process of being covered over in downtown Peterborough.
Science versus fiction in The Martian
The Martian starring Matt Damon is now playing in theatres to mainly positive reviews — with some exceptions (including a negative review from our own Elliott Burton).
Lifeless on Mars – a review of The Martian
It’s been a banner week for the Red Planet. NASA announced the confirmation of transient liquid water on its surface and rapidly draws closer to convening its first landing site selection workshop based primarily on human exploration.
Art in the Street – October 2015
Chasing copper repoussé with Joe Stable at Gallery in the Attic
Cueing from recent experimentation with line drawing on a tablet in his “Picasso Series”, Joe Stable has carried right on playfully delving into the possibilities of these swirling figures.
Depave to create another piece of paradise in Peterborough
Depave Paradise returns to Peterborough this Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. One of six Depave events to take place in Canada this year, the event will transform a local parking lot into another piece of paradise, leaving behind green space, habitat, and clean water.
musicNOW – October 2015
October is a great month to go see some music. The evenings and days get a little cooler, but the venues around Peterborough and the Kawarthas are still hot inside with great music and entertainment all month long.
Northbound lane of Ashburnham Drive closed for three weeks in October
If you want to travel north on Ashburnham Drive between Marsdale Drive and Maria Street in Peterborough’s East City, you’ll have to take a detour for the first three weeks of October.
Fenelon Falls film circuit wins award at Toronto International Film Festival
The Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit in Fenelon Falls was honoured at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a Film Circuit Achievement Award.
The TIFF Film Circuit is the film festival’s outreach program to bring the best of Canadian and international film to communities across the country.
Every year, member communities of the TIFF Film Circuit gather together at a conference to network, share ideas, and preview new feature films for their local audiences at home. During this year’s conference, held at TIFF in Toronto from September 18th to 20th, the program handed out its first-ever Film Circuit Achievement Awards.
Raising suicide awareness among high school students
This Friday (October 2nd) sees the return of the Team 55 Friday Night Lights football game, a fundraiser to raise suicide awareness and support local mental health programs.
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