Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, intended to raise awareness for one of the deadliest cancers in Canada.
A group of local women have marked the day by helping to raise an astounding $91,500 for pancreatic cancer research through a single event.
“Circles of Friends” raises $91,500 for pancreatic cancer research
Free lighting program for small businesses can reduce electricity costs
As the year comes to a close, so does a popular program for those in the business community who are interested in saving money and reducing their electrical consumption.
Caitlin Currie is Waking Up
I’m driving on a dark country road just north of Peterborough in the middle of a soft murky autumn drizzle. On my stereo, I’m listening to an advance copy of Caitlin Currie’s album Waking Up, which I had received two days before. As I drive through the night, Caitlin’s unique vocals are my only companion.
Remembrance Day in Peterborough
Local photographer Niki Allday attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Peterborough on November 11 and captured some poignant moments.
Dan Fewings & Friends Community Christmas Concert
A new holiday tradition continues to blossom this year in the grand old auditorium at the former Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School (201 McDonnel St., Peterborough).
The third annual Dan Fewings & Friends Community Christmas Concert is a family-friendly variety show, featuring great music and hints of comedy and theatre.
The event is in support of the Teachers for Kids Foundation, a registered charity made up of teachers and community members who raise funds for students from low-income families so they can take part in extracurricular activities.
This year’s show takes place Saturday, December 6th at 8 p.m., just after the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade wraps up (look for Teachers for Kids in the parade as well).
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children 10 and under.
Art in the Street – November 2014
Seeing with new eyes
There is a level of mastery that requires you to rediscover what you already know in order to begin creating anew. This is the realization that I came to as I listened to John Climenhage describe all that has shaped his life as an artist, and how he has approached his latest body of work.
Cosmic Monopoly – A review of Interstellar
Director Christopher Nolan continues to hold dominion over the alternative pop science fiction kingdom. His latest effort Interstellar sees a muscular revival of an idea that was nearly buried in the 1980s: the serious family film, the kind that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas used to make.
Elvira Kurt & Megan Fahlenbock engage in Parallel Play
If you were unable to make Toronto’s Fringe Festival last summer, you are about to get a second chance to experience it right here in Peterborough.
In From the Cold returns on December 12 and 13
In From The Cold, “The Heart of a Peterborough Christmas”, is back for its 15th year on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m. at Market Hall.
Tips for becoming an eco-driver
For the past few months, I’ve noticed the fuel economy of my car growing steadily worse. A tank of gas wasn’t lasting nearly as long as it should be and I couldn’t figure out why.
I replaced the spark plugs and air filter — two small tasks that can sometimes make a big difference in the performance of the car.
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