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Moms call out stigma at event honouring victims of the local drug crisis
Participants said their loved ones faced stigma when seeking help — including at Peterborough’s hospital. “We have a lot of growth to do,” a hospital representative responded. “But we’re trying very hard to get better.”
As the Rotary Trail turns 30, it’s still a work in progress and still “one of the best things about Peterborough”
Paving of the first leg of the well-used trail began in September 1994.
At a peaceful farm in Douro-Dummer, horses serve as “strong and steady” companions for people with disabilities
Operating twice weekly through the summer, PARD Therapeutic Riding brings the benefits of horseback riding to people with disabilities
A world away from Palestine, Peterborough residents choose action over despair
For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness. Protesting has "stabilized my sadness and heartbreak,” one organizer said.
Peterborough cohousing community moves closer to construction, despite delays and rising costs
Kawartha Commons has purchased a 1.4 acre property in the west end, and plans to build a 40-unit cohousing community there
Volunteers discuss access and inclusion at third annual Capable Con event
“The biggest barrier that I find with disabilities are people’s mindsets,” said event emcee Leslie Yee
Linnagond adventurers bring “a nerdy good time” to local parks
Local LARPers devise and enact medieval fantasy adventures at Jackson and Inverlea parks
Water walkers complete three-day trek around Pigeon Lake to advocate for clean water
“Water is not going to be here if we don't look after it,” said Elder Shirley Williams, who founded the annual Water Awareness Walks in 2010
Peterborough farmers’ markets move outside for the season
The downtown and Morrow Park markets will be outside from May to October — rain or shine
Moms call out stigma at event honouring victims of the local drug crisis
Participants said their loved ones faced stigma when seeking help — including at Peterborough’s hospital. “We have a lot of growth to do,” a hospital representative responded. “But we’re trying very hard to get better.”
As the Rotary Trail turns 30, it’s still a work in progress and still “one of the best things about Peterborough”
Paving of the first leg of the well-used trail began in September 1994.
At a peaceful farm in Douro-Dummer, horses serve as “strong and steady” companions for people with disabilities
Operating twice weekly through the summer, PARD Therapeutic Riding brings the benefits of horseback riding to people with disabilities
A world away from Palestine, Peterborough residents choose action over despair
For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness. Protesting has "stabilized my sadness and heartbreak,” one organizer said.
Peterborough cohousing community moves closer to construction, despite delays and rising costs
Kawartha Commons has purchased a 1.4 acre property in the west end, and plans to build a 40-unit cohousing community there
Volunteers discuss access and inclusion at third annual Capable Con event
“The biggest barrier that I find with disabilities are people’s mindsets,” said event emcee Leslie Yee
Linnagond adventurers bring “a nerdy good time” to local parks
Local LARPers devise and enact medieval fantasy adventures at Jackson and Inverlea parks
Water walkers complete three-day trek around Pigeon Lake to advocate for clean water
“Water is not going to be here if we don't look after it,” said Elder Shirley Williams, who founded the annual Water Awareness Walks in 2010
Peterborough farmers’ markets move outside for the season
The downtown and Morrow Park markets will be outside from May to October — rain or shine
