Articles by Bruce Head
businessNOW – April 7, 2020
Featuring free 'downtown money' when you buy gift certificates at supportdowntownptbo.ca, federal government support for businesses during COVID-19, and more.
Charities urge Canadians to stop leaving items at donation bins during COVID-19
Some people are even dumping garbage at the bins, creating a serious health and safety issue.
Peterborough Singers perform virtual choir version of ‘Bobcaygeon’ in support of Pinecrest Nursing Home
The Tragically Hip's guitarist Paul Langois also participated in Canada-wide porch sing-along.
UPDATED: What you need to know to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Applications opened April 6 for $2,000 monthly benefit for workers who have stopped working and have no income because of COVID-19.
Let’s all sing ‘Bobcaygeon’ this Sunday night in solidarity with the town of Bobcaygeon
Local Tragically Hip tribute band arranges event after 14 residents die at Pinecrest Nursing Home in the town.
Port Hope family of artists spreading creative joy on local beach during COVID-19
Lee Higginson and her two sons are creating 'a little nature beauty' for others.
Opinion: It’s time for Canada’s big banks to step up and provide real COVID-19...
Banks will actually profit from the crisis when customers have to pay extra interest on deferred loan payments.
businessNOW – March 25, 2020
Featuring Kyla Gutsche of Cosmetic Transformations donating her company's medical supplies to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and more.
Downtown Peterborough launches new website to support locally owned businesses during COVID-19
By purchasing gift cards and certificates from supportdowntownptbo.ca, you can help independent businesses cover their critical expenses.
Gas plummets to around 65 cents per litre
Prices continue to fall due to oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia and lower demand due to COVID-19.