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Local event organizers navigate rising costs and red tape
Local event organizers share their struggles as costs and requirements accumulate.
Newcomers to Nogojiwanong learn Lessons from the Land
New Canadians Centre and Canadian Canoe Museum partnered to bring community together for alternative July 1 celebration.
Riel commits to investing in buses
Would support Transportation Master Plan as mayor, despite uneven record as councillor
What do transit users think of the transit system?
Most voters in Peterborough never ride the bus
Promoting preparedness in East City
A grassroots movement aims to help neighbours out in the next big storm
A century on, descendants of early Chinese restaurant owners still run businesses in Peterborough
Local restaurateur and bar owner Shannon Mak's great grandfather ran a downtown Chinese restaurant starting in the 1910s
Self-esteem coach. TV camera operator. Blacksmith. Volunteer fair showcases some unexpected ways to give back.
With volunteering on the decline in Canada, Volunteer Peterborough is trying to make it easier to contribute
Meet Marjorie, the giant Newfoundland dog spreading joy at a Peterborough retirement home
“I think dogs are nicer than most people,” said a Royal Gardens Retirement Residence resident who looks forward to the therapy dog's weekly visits.
“A very important election”: Peterborough voters say casting a ballot has never been more critical
U.S. threats are top of mind in this election, but other important issues are being overshadowed, local voters say
Local event organizers navigate rising costs and red tape
Local event organizers share their struggles as costs and requirements accumulate.
Newcomers to Nogojiwanong learn Lessons from the Land
New Canadians Centre and Canadian Canoe Museum partnered to bring community together for alternative July 1 celebration.
Riel commits to investing in buses
Would support Transportation Master Plan as mayor, despite uneven record as councillor
What do transit users think of the transit system?
Most voters in Peterborough never ride the bus
Promoting preparedness in East City
A grassroots movement aims to help neighbours out in the next big storm
A century on, descendants of early Chinese restaurant owners still run businesses in Peterborough
Local restaurateur and bar owner Shannon Mak's great grandfather ran a downtown Chinese restaurant starting in the 1910s
Self-esteem coach. TV camera operator. Blacksmith. Volunteer fair showcases some unexpected ways to give back.
With volunteering on the decline in Canada, Volunteer Peterborough is trying to make it easier to contribute
Meet Marjorie, the giant Newfoundland dog spreading joy at a Peterborough retirement home
“I think dogs are nicer than most people,” said a Royal Gardens Retirement Residence resident who looks forward to the therapy dog's weekly visits.
“A very important election”: Peterborough voters say casting a ballot has never been more critical
U.S. threats are top of mind in this election, but other important issues are being overshadowed, local voters say
