Catch the big one with Peterborough Carping Guides
In the mid 19th century, the Common Carp Cynprinus Carpio was introduced into North America by European colonists. Originally intended to be a food source for the growing populations of …
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Community Butcher Shop a throw back to a more sustainable time
Article co-written with Jack Smye. When one walks into Community Butcher Shop, they are first struck by how clean and modern the open space is. With gleaming counters and exposed …
A booklover’s guide to Peterborough bookstores: Indigenous Awareness Week
Book and Things (Water St. between Hunter and Simcoe): Two great pieces of non-fiction can be found here for Indigenous Awareness Week. The first is Dee Brown’s seminal Bury My …
Riverside Drive receives funding for sewer replacement
44 homes located directly on Riverside Drive, as well as over 300 homes in the surrounding neighbourhoods will now be protected from the woes of flood events. The City of …
A booklover’s guide to Peterborough’s bookstores: International Women’s Day
Mark Jokinen’s Wander over to the Arabic Lit. section for Lebanese writer, Hanan al-Shaykh’s Women Of Sand And Myrrh ($10), while out in front in the $2 shelf you’ll find …
Why are we still talking about The Parkway?
The Parkway is a divisive issue in Peterborough and draws on a long history of controversy. This long history can make it seem like the Parkway has been debated for …
KWIC and KSAC to hold International Women’s Day celebration
March 8 marks the annual celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). Devoted to acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of women worldwide, IWD inspires women across the globe, reminding us that …
Gender and municipal politics: Women in City Hall
It is a definitional aspect of democracy that all citizens are represented in government. Historically and continuing into contemporary times, men are drastically over-represented in the Canadian government at all …
Maryam Monsef on women in politics and her Liberal aspirations
So, why the Liberals? I have knocked on thousands of doors in this riding and believe the Liberals are our best change at replacing Harper as a leader. I know …
Booklover’s guide to Peterborough: Black History Month edition
In this edition we’ll be celebrating Black History Month with a slew of great books to be found downtown. Books And Things (Water St. between Simcoe and Hunter): Start here …