Local artists and organizations are teaming up to offer a portrait series that captures life during the current climate of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Peterborough in Portrait: Together Apart” is an online photo narrative project, which is being curated by artist and author Derek Newman-Stille, along with Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) executive […]
Peterborough residents determined they could “Spare a Square” and then some by donating more than 20,000 pounds of food and necessities during a recent food drive. Kawartha Food Share received the 22,707-pound contribution as a result of a community effort called the Spare A Square Porch Food Drive. Peterborough resident Megan Murphy spearheaded the idea […]
Finding local meat, vegetables and other products is becoming easier with a new website aiming to provide “a gateway” to food in Peterborough city and county. The website, localfoodptbo.ca, and social media platforms with the same name, @localfoodptbo, has been launched for citizens to learn about a variety of food-related resources in the community. Pat […]
The world is relying on frontline workers, healthcare providers, scientists and many others who have vital roles in the battle against COVID-19. When Peterborough resident Megan Murphy came to that realization, she wondered what she could give back to the community in return. Megan was moved to organize a porch food drive for Kawartha Food […]
A local business owner and social worker is feeling heartened by the way Peterborough residents are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. From people sharing their knowledge and resources Peterborough-wide to individual neighbourhoods looking out for its residents’ immediate needs, Ashley Bonner, owner of Smarketing, says the community-building efforts unfolding during these trying times is […]
Following the creation of a Facebook group for Peterborough residents to support each other throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam Emery says something has become abundantly clear — “there are saints living among us.” Peterborough Shares is truly illuminating how Peterborough cares about its fellow citizens and its community, Adam tells Electric City Magazine. The group […]
What’s one to do with the can of kidney beans lurking in the back of the pantry? Maybe you’re wondering how to braise beef? What’s an easy meal to make with items on hand at home instead of going to the grocery store? Jeff Bergeron, a Peterborough citizen, who teaches English and history at a […]
Citizens who plant a seed or two now can have fresh vegetables and herbs in kitchens throughout Peterborough this summer. Nourish says it’s the perfect time to get started growing food and producing produce for the months to come. Jill Bishop, community food cultivator for Nourish, chats with Electric City Magazine about the benefits of […]
The local economy can be more robust and the planet healthier if more Peterborough residents make the switch from commuting on four wheels to two. Charlie Best, shop manager of B!KE, Community Bike Shop, says people can and do cycle year-round on a daily basis to get to and from work or school. It takes […]
In order to once qualify for driving a taxi in London, potential cabbies had to pass an exam that required them to know the city centre by memory. To accomplish this feat, drivers hopped onto bicycles with little maps attached to clipboards on their handlebars. They toured the city, learning all of the streets. There’s […]