The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) has partnered with GreenUP to explore the possibility of bringing the Alternative Land Use Services program to the Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes region. An event has been scheduled for Thursday, October 29th in Peterborough to inform the public and to gauge interest for the program in the community.
Helping farmers grow a healthier environment
Healing “broken” hearts at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
A few days after he was hiking in remote areas of Costa Rica and just days before his 66th birthday, David Whittington was doing what he did every day: working with his animals, managing his cattle farm in Stewart Hall, and looking forward to the spring calving season.
Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival raises almost $164,000 for breast cancer care
Representatives from the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival presented a $163,693.96 cheque to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation this morning at the Kawartha Credit Union at Lansdowne Place. With this contribution from its 15th anniversary year, the Dragon Boat Festival has raised almost $2.8 million for breast cancer care.
Just Laugh Peterborough Comedy Festival in downtown Peterborough
The Just Laugh Peterborough Comedy Festival, a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association and the United Way, is taking place from October 23rd to 30th at various locations in downtown Peterborough.
Butterflies released in Peterborough to be tracked as they migrate to Mexico
Fiery leaves falling through the autumn air are a familiar sight in Ontario. If you’re watching closely, you may notice the flutter of monarch butterflies among the colourful leaves. They are embarking on their 4000-kilometre migration.
Peterborough is Crime City
Is it possible to defeat crime in a place called Crime City? It isn’t easy, but for detective Victor Marshall it’s everyday business. From the mind of Andrew Root comes Crime City, a monthly serialized radio drama featuring Mike Judson, Daniel Smith, Kenn Gibb, and Marsala Lukianchuk.
Investors Group moving into former Craftworks building in downtown Peterborough
kawarthaNOW has learned that Investors Group is moving into the former Craftworks building at the northeast corner of Sherbrooke and Water Streets in downtown Peterborough.
Taking The Mount Community Centre to new levels
The Mount Community Centre at 1545 Monaghan Road in Peterborough needs your vote for a grant to repair the building’s elevator so residents can move easily from floor to floor.
Peterborough community comes together to sponsor a family of Syrian refugees
A group of Peterborough and Millbrook residents have joined forces to bring a family of Syrian refugees to Peterborough and have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the funds.
New report shows food insecurity a growing concern for Peterborough
A new report entitled Food Access, Housing Security and Community Connections: A Case Study of Peterborough, Ontario was released today by Carleton and Trent University academics, in association with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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