Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Peterborough on Sunday, January 17th, 2016, accompanied by Peterborough-Kawartha MP and Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef, to meet with the board of the Kawartha Muslim Religious Association (KMRA) and to visit the Masjid Al-Salaam mosque.
It’s Snowmobile Safety Week
While snowmobile enthusiasts are thrilled with all the snow, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers to ride safely. Snowmobile Safety Week starts today and runs until Sunday, January 24th.
Peterborough County-City Health Unit reports first local flu case of the season
The Peterborough County-City Health Unit has reported the first local lab-confirmed case of seasonal influenza.
The dog days of marriage – a review of Sylvia
The love triangle is a plot device that has the potential to create drama in any production. However, when that love triangle is between a man, a woman, and a dog, it creates a whole new world of possibilities. One filled with awkwardness, laughter and raw emotion, as is the case with the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s latest production Sylvia.
Making Peterborough the mural capital of Ontario
The City of Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) want to bring public art to downtown Peterborough. They’ve invited downtown property owners to offer locations where artworks can be installed.
Reinventing the songs of 54-40
54-40 are one of Canada’s longest standing and most successful rock bands and they return to Peterborough on Tuesday, January 19th at Showplace at 8 p.m.
Theatre at a glance: Dazzle Ships
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.
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.
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