With the annual Peterborough Dragon Festival set to return to Little Lake on June 10th, organizers of the fundraiser and paddlers alike are gearing up their fundraising efforts. Among them in Leah Carroll, a longtime member of the Survivors Abreast dragon boat team that will agai...

Ilir Sino is one of those people who flies under the radar but, when it comes to giving back to the community, is someone we should all take notice of and appreciate. The owner of The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria at 512 George Street South (at Lansdowne Street) doesn't seek ...

When it comes to shining the spotlight on those who raise money for various community organizations and causes, Catherine Hanrahan is here to remind us that "blood raising" is also worthy of our attention. The former morning radio personality and now real estate agent w...

Peterborough Petes Associate Coach Andrew Verner went public with his story this year, in hopes of raising money and awareness on World Kidney Day. Verner, who was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis in 1999 and had a kidney transplant two years ago, raised $16,000 for the cause wi...

Retired from a 45-year career as a dentist, Lakefield resident Bruce Gibson could have easily put his feet up and fully enjoyed the rest he earned. But, to the great benefit of the United of Peterborough and District and its member agencies, he got busy, not only continuing to do...