A local BIPOC-led organization, Diverse Nature Collective (DNC), is starting a series of P.A. day camps for racialized youth. The first instance will be a nature-focused P.A. day camp for Black Youth on Oct. 24th. DNC Founder, Patricia Wilson, hopes the camp will “create an affinity space for black youth to recreate outside, to learn…
The City of Peterborough is recommending residents subscribe to Alertable, a free community notification system. “Peterborough has faced several significant emergencies recently. The ice storm this past March, also the windstorm in May of 2022, had major impacts across the city,” says Stephanie Sisson, Emergency and Risk Management Advisor for the City of Peterborough. “During…
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustee Steve Russell says a new elementary school in Millbrook, set to open in fall 2027, will help relieve years of overcrowding. The $24.2-million project is now in the design phase, with community input and municipal partnerships shaping its development. Russell also pointed to recent boundary adjustments in Peterborough…
Peterborough now has a new free weekly newspaper, Peterborough Weekly, reaching 40,000 homes in the city and surrounding areas. Edited by Alex Karn, the paper launched four weeks ago to fill a gap left since the closure of Peterborough This Week in 2019. Focusing on grassroots community stories, local events, and resident perspectives, the paper…
The Peterborough Humane Society’s Dogust campaign is back for its second year, offering a unique opportunity to adopt a dog at a reduced fee. Throughout August, all dog adoptions are available for $300, helping more animals find their forever homes while opening space for new arrivals. Si Grobler, Manager of Donor Experience and Communications, explains…
The Kawartha Art Gallery has launched Seniors for Seniors, an innovative outreach program bringing senior artists into Victoria Manor long-term care home to lead art workshops. Designed by seniors for seniors, the program fosters social connection, reduces isolation, and promotes well-being through creative expression. Participants enjoy a variety of art activities led by experienced artists…
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…
A new yoga program in Peterborough is helping children with disabilities move, breathe, and relax alongside their caregivers. The Willow Studio, in partnership with Five Counties Children’s Centre, launched the pilot session on July 16. The one-hour class included breath work, dancing, yoga storytelling, and quiet meditation tailored to each child’s needs. “The work really…
