Dispelling heat pump myths

Energy, From GreenUP

By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP Traveling along any residential street in the Peterborough region, it’s possible to spot them — unassuming, usually looking like a large square or rectangular fan along the side of a house, in a spot where an air...

A thriving local economy needs a healthy local environment

From GreenUP, Green Economy Peterborough

From tourism and agriculture to workforce attraction and retention, sustainability and protecting the environment helps local businesses flourish By Brenda Whitehead, president and CEO, Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce On any given day, the heartbeat of...

Ecology Park buzzed with family fun during end-of-summer celebration

From GreenUP, GreenUP Ecology Park

More than 250 people attended August 27 celebration, with activities helping inform plans for permanent outdoor learning stations. By Alex Karn, administrative and communications associate, GreenUP More than 250 people of all ages attended GreenUP Ecology Park’s...

Growing tourism by going green

From GreenUP, Green Economy Peterborough

Local experts to share insights in upcoming Green Economy Peterborough event. By Rebekkah Hyams, Green Economy Peterborough program coordinator, GreenUP Editor’s note: The GreenUP team was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Robert Winslow, founder of 4th...

Reimagining streets: GreenUP working to make school zones safer for local kids

Active School Travel, From GreenUP

Next phase of pedestrian-friendly street planning will bring car-free pop-ups to Peterborough school zones. By Brett Throop, active transportation program coordinator, GreenUP Peterborough’s Market Hall clock tower stood tall in the background as a young boy shakily...