Wednesday | Globe and Mail
Gene therapy shines light on blindness
“If they said, 'there's a cure, and you're going to be able to see,' they wouldn't just jump out and say, 'Yes!' Because the whole world would change on them”
The doctors warned him to go slow after the surgery, but after 21 years of being legally blind, Dale Turner wasn't about to obey. via Globe and Mail
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Peterborough Forum & PollsMonday May 5 | myKawartha
Fleming in Europe | Vimy Ridge: Remembering Canada's finest hour
“It's crazy to see it's still like this after all this time”
"We went up to Vimy Ridge as Albertans and Nova Scotians. We came down Canadians." A war veteran remembering Vimy Ridge She is made of smooth white stone but the story of Vimy Ridge is written on her face. via myKawartha
Saturday May 3 | Canada NewsWire
Government of Canada on track to safer railway crossings in Ontario
“The eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country and the Peterborough to Toronto rail link will help establish a more efficient regional transportation system”
AJAX, ON, May 2 /CNW Telbec/ - In recognition of Rail Safety Week, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, today announced that the Government of ... via Canada NewsWire
Thursday May 1 | CBC News
Deep pockets needed to buy a vacation property these days: real estate experts
“Interest in buying is fairly high.”
Getting away from it all by purchasing a little cottage on a lake could turn out to be an expensive proposition these days, say real estate experts. via CBC News
Tuesday Apr 29 | MyKawartha.com
$63 million investment into Trent-Severn Waterway
“Our government is committed to Central Ontario and the future of the Trent-Severn Waterway”
The Canadian government is spending $63 million over the next five years in capital improvements to the Trent-Severn Waterway. via MyKawartha.com
Sunday Apr 27 | The Globe and Mail
Staying clear of the doily set
The boyfriend and I were off to see Willie Nelson in Peterborough, Ont. It was the kind of concert tailor-made for a small-town audience - a perfect weekend getaway. via The Globe and Mail
Friday Apr 25 | Free Press
Weird News: More of the dumb crooks
Not Ready for Prime Time: Two boys, 12 and 14, were quickly arrested in Port St. via Free Press
Thursday Apr 24 | Globeinvestor.com
Time to update Ontario's Mining Act
Their six-month jail sentence, imposed by an Ontario Superior Court judge on grounds they were preventing mining exploration on land they claim north of Thunder Bay, has done more to publicize the unfairness ... via Globeinvestor.com
Thursday Apr 24 | myKawartha
New sponsor, same challenge for hole-in-one contest
“We didn't want people to forget about it”
It's one of the greatest feats in sports. Like pitching a no-hitter, hole-in-ones don't happen everyday but on Sunday, May 4, five lucky contestants will have their go at $1 million by draining an ace. via myKawartha
Tuesday Apr 22 | MyKawartha.com
Pedal For Hope is off to a great start - " only 975 kilometres to go
“It's amazing. You can't put it into words.”
The sound of kids screaming at Keith Wightman Public School is deafening. Their excitement contagious. via MyKawartha.com
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