My Mental Health During COVID-19 Isolation
Let me start this article with an assurance that I am okay. I am surviving, and have accessed resources to keep myself well until this passes over. If my mental …
Health and Wellness
Citizens Still Have BWXT Safety Concerns
Playground uranium exposure “relatively safe” says Peterborough Medical Officer of Health. Between March 4 to 6, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold a hearing at the Holiday Inn to …
Toxic Beauty (2019): Facing Facts About the Beauty Industry
Have you ever thought about what ingredients are in the beauty products you use every day? The deodorant that is meant to make you smell sweet, or the lotion that …
Citizens Oppose BWXT’s Radioactive Risks
There are two questions about BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada’s operations that nobody seems able to answer. The first being, are they insured? According to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), …
The Radioactive Colonialism of BWXT
According to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada’s ten-year license application, the company has joined the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business to become “Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certified.” That doesn’t sit well …
Environmental, Health Concerns Rise Around Uranium Processing Potentially Coming to BWXT Peterborough
The people of Peterborough are facing a contentious question: is nuclear energy safe, and if so, is it acceptable to process 53 percent of Canada’s nuclear fuel across the street …
Peterborough as a Community Gardens Leader
Community gardens are becoming more common around urban spaces, providing a variety of benefits. Gardens can be a significant asset to urban environments, as greening these spaces often contributes to …
Women (Re)Defining Food (In)Security
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Nourish project hosted Women (Re)Defining Food (In)Security, an informative discussion on the relationship between gender and food insecurity. The speakers were Dr. …
A Survival Guide to False Spring
With Punxsutawney Phil reporting an early spring this Groundhog Day, it is hard not to be so full of excitement that you pull out your whole summer wardrobe, despite it …
Hungry for Income program aims to reframe perspective on food insecurity
Hungry for Income is a food insecurity training program through the Nourish food organization. The Nourish website says it is aimed at educating people on eating, cooking, and growing food …