Understanding Climate Change: Public Talk and Rally
The world’s atmosphere is almost at the concentration of CO2 to cause a 2 degree Celsius increase in the average global temperature. At this point, climate change could spiral out …
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Public Energy Celebrates 20 Years of Dance in Peterborough
Photo by Catherine Mytofir It’s been 20 years full of the finest contemporary dance and performance art from around Canada and the world for the local presentation group Public Energy. …
Workers Action Centre: Striving to heal the wounds of the working class
Recently, a combined project was started by multiple organizations in Peterborough to help combat the biggest problem facing the city—unemployment. With Peterborough having an unemployment rate of 9.8%, the second …
The Trent-Temagami Colloquium: A hidden treasure
Photo by Catherine Monaghan Last fall, I started the first year of my Master’s as a first-time Trent student. Although those first few weeks were hectic, I heard about the …
Habitat for Humanity: Helping Hands for Happy Homes
“We offer a hand up, not a hand out.” This slogan embodies the mission of Habitat for Humanity. Founded internationally in 1976 and beginning operations in Canada in 1985, Habitat …
A Chit-Chat with the Queen of the Peterborough Roller Derby
Although roller derby may be one of the sexiest sports around, there is more to it, such as athleticism, strength, sisterhood, and really wild after-parties. Roller derby can trace its …
Guerrilla Gardening in Peterborough
When you walk by an underused and neglected park space in Peterborough, look for vegetable gardens and plants that are free to the public. Guerrilla gardening, a socio-ecological initiative to …
Natural Peterborough: July
Well, summer is officially on in full swing, and tree planters like myself are usually back or on their way (unless they are picking up extra summer contracts). High school …
Local Registered Nurses speak up about PSWs and the St. Joe’s controversy
Recent events at St. Joseph’s at Fleming have caused controversy in the Peterborough community. Elder abuse caught on a hidden camera planted by a resident’s son, Camille Parent, has shed …
Trent Nursing Placements at St. Joe’s to Continue Despite Elder Abuse Scandal
As investigation continues into a video caught on hidden camera, many questions remain unanswered regarding the abuse scandal from St. Josephs at Fleming in Peterborough, Ontario. To recap, Camille Parent …