Sustainable Peterborough, Peterborough Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre, and Mentor Works are hosting a free morning workshop to educate owners and leaders of small to mid-sized businesses on how to leverage Canadian government grants and loans. Date/ Time: May 28, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Location: Peterborough Economic Development Office, 210 Wolfe St.,… more »
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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) control room reports a drop in Ontario demand of 436 MW or 2.6% during Earth Hour, that’s more than the average peak demand of Windsor.
The results are in for the special Battery Curbside Collection and City residents are to be congratulated on a job well done. During the special week-long event November 12 – 15, 2013, the City of Peterborough collected 3.2 tonnes of household batteries. This one-week total is more than half the amount collected at our Household… more »
The City of Peterborough Urban Forestry will be launching their Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) public awareness campaign with a booth at the forthcoming Green Expo at Lansdowne Place on Saturday, October 19, 2013. This is an important issue to Peterborough residents, remarked Paul Hambidge, Urban Forestry Specialist, as EAB is as close to Peterborough as… more »
On September 18, 2013, the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs launched a key piece of their broader food strategy – The Local Food Fund. The Local Food Fund is a 3-year initiative with funding of up to $10 million per year to support innovative local food projects that reduce barriers to sustainable, regional… more »