This Sunday Is The 5K Walk/Run At The Peterborough Airport Runway


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If You Missed The Northern Lights Last Night, Here's What They Looked Like

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There Is A New Book Out Called "Neat Places & Cool People In Peterborough"

Neat Places & Cool People in Peterborough is available at some local bookstores for $25, with all proceeds going to the local United Way campaign. It's a 118-page book illustrated by artist George Elliott with stories from Examiner managing editor Ed Arnold.

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Here's A Totally Inspiring Peterborough Video Message Called "Hip Hop Awakening"

This YouTube video from a Peterborough man is apparently a response to a Rap Battle that took place at Pappas Billiards on the weekend. But its articulate, positive and inspiring message extends well beyond Hip Hop and speaks to a lot of stuff going on in this community—including safety, the environment, jobs, poverty, food issues, social justice, love and youth culture.

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Don't Forget To Donate Your Bras For A Great Cause

We are a little over halfway through the month, and don't forget that bras will be collected until October 27th for "Bras Around the Building" at The Canadian Cancer Society, OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs and Country 105/Energy 99.7. For every bra collected during the campaign, OLG Slots will donate $1 to the Canadian Cancer Society.  

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The United Way Coats For Kids Campaign Starts Today

The United Way Coats for Kids Program gets underway today and runs until Friday, October 28th. Folks are invited to donate gently-used coats, snowpants and boots of all shapes and sizes—including those for grown-ups, too.

Items can be dropped off at a variety of locations throughout the city, including: Kent Cleaners, Rocky's Cleaners, Ferguson Cleaners, Windsor's Cleaners and Grainger's Cleaners.

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Here Is A List Of Flu Shot Clinics In Peterborough This 2011 Season

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The Peterborough-County City Health Unit will begin their free flu shot clinics on Monday (October 17th). They are being offered at a variety of locations in and around the city. Here is a list of locations and times below.

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PtboPics: Relly On The Roof For The United Way

 

Paul Rellinger on the roof of The Brick

Penny & Camille collecting donations!

 

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Go See Relly On The Roof Of The Brick

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Justin Trudeau Had Inspiring Conversation With Students At Market Hall Yesterday

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