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December 17, 2004
Local youth take anti-bullying message to schools

December 16, 2004
The Grassroots Review takes root

December 15, 2004
Peterborough residents will be challenged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 2005

December 10, 2004
Kaos Radio, public school board team up for character

December 8, 2004
'In From The Cold' concert to benefit youth shelter

December 6, 2004
International volunteer day exemplified locally

December 3, 3004
Green-Up ED says Province needs to push renewable energy

December 1, 2004
Dinner in YWCA shelter brings people together: volunteer co-ordinator

November 29, 2004
News site to help with waste reduction priorities: Swinson

November 26, 2004
News site to help with waste reduction priorities: Swinson

November 24, 2004
Postcards aimed at ending violence against women

November 22, 2004
Youth violence mainly subtle and psychological: Student

November 19, 2004
Province's youth call for violence to cease

November 17, 2004
School board signs on to Grassroots Review partnership

November 15, 2004
Barrett receives peace award

November 12, 2004
Life-size puppets break down stigmas for children

November 10, 2004
Holy Cross hosts 'Rememberance Day: A Christian Response to War'

November 8, 2004
Local YWCA one of 70 agencies to receive new funding for housing supports

November 5, 2004
Mayor’s award brings out the good stories of city’s youth: recreationist

November 3, 2004
Fleming’s new tech wing one of most energy-efficient buildings in Canada

November 1, 2004
City’s gas tax money considered ‘very significant’

October 29, 2004
New site to build on peacefulcommunities.ca

October 27, 2004
Inclusive cities project aims to have outcomes federal government can apply

October 25, 2004
Results of bus workshops show riders ready for new and better model

October 22, 2004
Teachers, students mark Week Without Violence

October 20, 2004
Local organizations unite for violence-prevention events

October 18, 2004
International Elder Abuse Day tomorrow

October 15, 2004
Lakeland Conference draws 127 people interested in waterfront ecology

October 13, 2004
Social plan given new focus with selection of new committee

October 8, 2004
'Voices Against Violence' video available for educators

October 6, 2004
Local artist shares the therapeutic value of the arts

October 4, 2004
International Walk to School Day Wednesday

October 1, 2004
Funding strenghtens rural communities: Lloyd

September 29, 2004
Police remind drivers to stop for school buses

September 27, 2004
Conference on active transportation pushes walking, cycling

September 24, 2004
Editorial
Avis Glaze: A larger, civic calling for
the benefit of all


New opportunities on horizon for peacefulcommunities.ca

September 22, 2004
Ecology Park brings fall fair to community

September 20, 2004
Green-Up shuts doors for one week to make its move

September 17, 2004
Revamp of Peterborough Square thrills downtown business owners

September 15, 2004
Lakeland Conference geared to protecting waterlands

September 13, 2004
Little Lake site of Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

September 10, 2004
Cycling ambassadors program would be a great fit for Peterborough: Sauve

September 8, 2004
On-board sur veyors from Fleming to question transit users

September 3, 2004
ecoCommunities about taking immediate, local action on climate change

September 1, 2004
Owning building would allow Green-Up to demonstrate green values: ED

August 25, 2004
School's Cool program wraps up

August 23, 2004
Fewer thefts, more yellow bikes on the road: program co-ordinator

August 20, 2004
Five arrests made in break-and-enters

August 18, 2004
City focuses on adaptive re-use of older buildings

August 17, 2004
New urbanism pushes transit systems ahead of cars

August 13, 2004
'The Patch' focuses on vibrant local arts scene

August 11, 2004
Mayor encourages greening of Chicago

August 8, 2004
Downtown 'evolving' in the right direction: realtor

August 6, 2004
Salvation Army needs food donations to cope with aftermath of flood

Mold should delay basement renos by months: Green-Up

August 4, 2004
Feds to kick in millions for flood relief

July 30, 2004
Hiroshima remembered at Little Lake

July 28, 2004
Disasters bring people together, says Lifchus

July 27, 2004
DBIA head says businesses looked out for each other in difficult time

July 23, 2004
Peterborough declared disaster area by Province

July 21, 2004
Municipalities help city bail out of massive flood

July 19, 2004
Community comes together in flood

July 14, 2004
Follow the Yellow Bike road

July 12, 2004
School board program focuses on early years to boost social skills, learning

July 9, 2004
Public to have ample say in transit review

July 7, 2004
Green-Up pleased City’s transportation focus zeroes in on walking, busing, biking

July 5, 2004
New deal for cities should go ahead - Adams

July 2, 2004
NDP and Greens would blossom under proportional representation

June 30, 2004
Peterborough riding bucks trend to voter apathy

June 28, 2004
As government pulls back, so do the voters:Professor

June 25, 2004
Riding through the riding with Wood

June 23, 2004
Get informed, get involved, cast a ballot

June 21, 2004
Award acknowledges MNR as environmental contest winner

June 18, 2004
'We are the part of the future, for the future'

June 16, 2004
Green Party candidate says he has no trouble sharing his message

June 14, 2004
Move to proportional representation favoured by most local candidates

June 11, 2004
Crestwood, Holy cross go minority red in early mock election

June 9, 2004
Kawartha Food Share benefits from Scouts, School drives

June 7, 2004
School safety patrol awards handed out at Nichols Oval

June 4, 2004
Bateman to lecture on environmental crises

June 2, 2004
Adams says bill will see one million students vote

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May 31, 2004
Crouter says voter turnout hampered by focus on elite

May 28, 2004
Low voter turnout 'worrisome trend', says returning officer

May 26, 2004
Surveillance cameras spark four public meetings

May 21, 2004
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, HGC among Shifting Gears winners

May 19, 2004
Political Profile: Birth of new party a great time to become civically engaged, says Jackson

May 14, 2004
Overall crime down in Peterborough in first quarter

May 12, 2004
Political Profile: Wood on energy, pragmatism and the generation gap

May 10, 2004
Police week acknowledges community policing and partnerships

May 7, 2004
Political Profile: Slavin says look to community for solutions

May 5, 2004
Mother's Day in park continues a long, rich history of holiday

May 3, 2004
Green garden visit reduces pesticides, helps environment

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April 30, 2004
Peaceful Communities news site a 'unique movement', says key partner

April 28, 2004
Ecology Park in need of volunteers

April 26, 2004
Local groups are half way through Green-Up challenge

April 23, 2004
Students address transportation, health and climate issues at PCVS

April 21, 2004
Church pitches in to clean up Peterborough parks

April 19, 2004
Conference so popular, 200 people turned away

April 16, 2004
Green-Up pleased with Province’s nod to better recycling targets

April 14, 2004
Youth shelter ED says City’s expectation of full occupancy is unrealistic

April 12, 2004
Jewish community in Peterborough is ‘blessed’

April 7, 2004
Debate on surveillance cameras heats up

April 5, 2004
Participants appreciate training sessions

April 2, 2004
Cultural Outreach important event for Trent University

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March 31, 2004
Seedy Saturday will promote healthy environment, community building

March 29, 2004
Earth Week festivities in Lakefield include introduction of new trail

March 26, 2004
Campaign advocate says appreciate ‘sense of belonging’ as marker for peace

March 24, 2004
Adams motion on student voting gets results, increases electoral participation

March 22, 2004
E.Y.E. program helps 22 young people through art project

March 19, 2004
Shifting Gears shifts into 'high'

March 16, 2004
‘Bike town contest’ winners chosen by Wild Rock

March 15, 2004
Storytelling hints at being interconnected to the world

March 12, 2004
Storytelling leads to harmony and the oneness of life: Michael Whetung

March 10, 2004
Native services circle intrigued by peace builder campaign

March 8, 2004
School blends character education initiative with peace builder campaign

March 5, 2004
Leading with 'Hart'

March 4, 2004
Prime Minister asks students to 'help set the tone' for new century

March 3, 2004
Global day of peace held to support local, international issues

March 1, 2004
A new kind of learning needed to change the world

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February 27, 2004
'Women in action for peace and equality'

February 25, 2004
Habitat for Humanity home to be built in city this summer

February 23, 2004
Leadership workshops help develop benefits of volunteerism

February 20, 2004
Global Youth Day recognizes youth activism

February 18, 2004
Team of churches to build Habitat for Humanity home

February 16, 2004
City-wide organic waste collection slated for 2005

February 13, 2004
Peterborough’s recycling program top-notch, says waste reduction officer

Editorial
Make a promise to join the Peace Builder Campaign

February 11, 2004
Peterborough celebrates International Women’s Day

February 9, 2004
Cross-Canada challenge promotes lifelong community caring: Health Unit

February 6, 2004
‘Prizes and glory’ to Peterborough businesses that shift gears

February 4, 2004
Zimmer promises to support peace-building at YWCA

February 2, 2004
Developing set of values important for civic engagement: Harkavy

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January 30, 2004
Younger people the key to future of civic engagement

January 28, 2004
Teen promises to volunteer her time with youth

January 26, 2004
Roots of Empathy an ‘excellent’ idea, say teachers

January 23, 2004
City's first dancer who uses wheelchair takes the stage

January 21, 2004
Axiom team hopes to help boost Peace Builder Campaign

January 16, 2004
City planning committee approves affordable housing dwelling

January 14, 2004
Appreciative inquiry training to inspire positive change

January 12, 2004
Anti-bullying initiatives seen as having an impact in city

January 9, 2004
Angel Paws stamp out bullying in Courtice

Students, police chief sign anti-bullying pledge

January 7, 2004
Men get a cut, shave and bouquet of flowers

January 5, 2004
‘Appreciative Inquiry’ grant will inspire social sector

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