Broedie and Dustyn Birkhof are suiting up together this season for the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers, a first for the hometown brothers. Both grew up playing minor lacrosse in the city, and now they are chasing a Mann Cup side by side. Broedie, a seasoned defender with experience in multiple leagues, says playing for the…
On Friday, May 30th, Fourcast welcomed the community to an open house at Paddock Wood, its new residential withdrawal management and addiction treatment facility in Peterborough. The event offered a first look at the 16-bed centre designed to support people facing substance use challenges with compassionate, integrated care. Speakers including Fourcast Executive Director Donna Rogers…
On Tuesday, May 27th, the CNIB Mobile Hub set up in the basement of the Peterborough Public Library, bringing accessibility services and assistive technology demonstrations to the community. The mobile unit, part of CNIB’s outreach to areas without permanent offices, allowed residents to test devices such as talking watches, smart glasses, and talking microwaves. Local…
On Thursday, May 9th, more than 200 people gathered outside the Peterborough Public Library to protest proposed staffing cuts. The plan would eliminate three full-time unionized librarian positions, including roles focused on children’s programming and community access. Community members and library staff expressed concern about how the changes could impact programs like Parent-Child Mother Goose,…
On Monday, May 12th, the Pedal for Hope team rolled into Westmount Public School, marking its 21st tour in support of Cops for Cancer. The team included police officers from the Peterborough Police, Durham Regional Police, OPP, and RCMP. They visited the school as part of a high-energy campaign to raise funds and awareness for…
