This summer, The Link rural transit service is offering free shuttle rides to three major Selwyn Township events: the Lakefield Literary Festival, the Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival, and the Curve Lake Pow Wow. Launched with provincial support, The Link connects rural communities across Peterborough County, helping those without vehicles access cultural events and…
Aging in rural communities comes with both unique challenges and meaningful opportunities. Trent University is at the forefront of understanding what that looks like. Through the Rural Aging Research Program, faculty, students, and community members are working together to explore how older adults age in place, build social connections, and contribute to the resilience of…
On Thursday, June 26, community members gathered for a vigil at City Hall and the Peterborough Police station to protest a recent update to the Safer Public Spaces approach to community safety and open-air illicit drug use. The event coincided with “Support. Don’t Punish,” a global day calling for health-based drug policies. Organizer Dylan DeMarsh…
On Saturday morning the village of Havelock came together to celebrate the life of Karen ‘Miz’ Watson with a joyful farewell parade. Known for her decades of volunteer work, Miz was a vibrant presence in the community. Before Miz passed away in December, she made her final wishes known in a notebook, titled I’m Dead,…
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…
