News & Community
Peterborough police chief expects ‘heavy enforcement’ against open-air drug use after CTS closure
Chief Stuart Betts says public safety will be a priority while recognizing when substance-related medical emergencies require paramedics instead of police.
Keep It In The Kawarthas
The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Chemong City Greens reaching more local buyers through agricultural programs
Microgreens producer Matt Anderson says Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program helps bridge the gap between producing and sales.
Arts & Entertainment
New Stages Theatre closes its season with staged reading of Lynn Nottage’s award-winning dramedy ‘Clyde’s’
The play at Peterborough's Market Hall on June 14 follows a group of truck-stop diner ex-con employees seeking second chances — and the perfect sandwich.
Local Business
From secure bike parking to financial incentives, Peterborough businesses are creating bike-friendly workplaces
With the Shifting Gears May Challenge wrapping up, GreenUP shares how local employers are finding ways to support staff cycling to work.
Lifestyle & Family
How to use your yard’s natural slope to slow runoff and create a healthier garden
Landscape contouring with berms and swales can help stabilize slopes, retain moisture, and create habitat for both water-loving and drought-tolerant native plants.
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