2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (126+ words) PTBO Today GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Elmlodge Farms Owen Elmhirst has known nothing but farm life, and has since taken that experience and knowledge to oversee Elmlodge Farms, a unique Polled Hereford operation just east of Peterborough. Raised working…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) Purolator has donated a retired delivery truck to Kawartha Lakes Food Source as part of a wider community support initiative that saw 14 trucks distributed to food banks across Canada through its “Purolator Tackle Hunger” program. Building on recent truck donations,…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (142+ words) PTBO Today GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Heritage Cattle Company in Norwood caters to a niche market looking for 100 percent grass-fed beef Since turning their attention to being “a start-to-finish 100 percent grass-fed beef” farm in 2007, George MacDonald, and his sons…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Ontario has signed a new interprovincial agreement that will allow consumers to buy alcoholic beverages directly from producers in participating provinces and have them shipped to their homes. Premier Doug Ford joined the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) The awards celebrate leaders who contribute to Ontario’s nearly $53-billion agriculture and food industry, while supporting food independence and reinforcing the province’s role as a global producer. Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Minister Trevor Jones says the success of the sector…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (160+ words) PTBO Today GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Jaemar Farms sees the Stillman brothers’ lifelong connection to the family farm continue on What was a cash crop operation is now a thriving dairy farm, thanks in no small part to the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) PTBO Today Things to do in Peterborough: Scottish Tea, Sass Jordan and more Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. Tuesday: Celebrate summer with Scottish Tea Season at Hutchison House. Scottish Teas will continue…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (151+ words) Rather than buying expensive ribeye or striploin steaks, Spicer recommends asking a local butcher for specialty cuts such as bavette, flank, hanger, flat iron or Denver steaks. These cuts are often more affordable without sacrificing flavour, especially when marinated overnight…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (135+ words) Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods has now been a staple in the community for 50 years. The company began with a Lindsay location in 1976, before setting up in Peterborough in the mid-80s. Current owner Margo Hudson, daughter of founder Jo Anne…...

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (193+ words) The owner of a downtown Peterborough restaurant that was recently vandalized has been overwhelmed by the community support he has received. The front window of La Mesita on George Street North was smashed early on June 7th, leaving owner Martin Carbajal…...