The Ontario government is investing over $250,000 in eight local initiatives to support older adults in Peterborough-Kawartha. The funding, delivered through the Seniors Community Grant Program, was announced at Activity Haven on July 28. One of the funded projects is Lift for Life, a strength and balance program run in partnership with Trent Health in…
Selwyn Township is bringing back its popular ReLeaf Program to help restore trees lost in the March 2025 ice storm. Starting August 5 at 9 a.m., residents can register online to receive one of 600 free native trees, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Hydro One’s Ice Storm Recovery Fund. Five species are available, including…
A unique public gathering happened in downtown Peterborough on the afternoon of July 31: “Peterborough’s Annual Bee Parade.” Little information was given about this parade before the event was scheduled to begin that afternoon. It was a light-hearted celebration of pollinators, public performance, and community. Dozens of people wearing bee-themed clothing marched along Hunter Street…
