The Kind Of Gifts Men Like Back In The Day In Peterborough

With Christmas presents already making their way into stores, we thought we'd share this old gem of a post card from back in the day called "The Kind Of Gifts Men Like" from H. LeBrun & Co. on the corner of George and Hunter Streets. Plaid, for some reason, is not on the list. "Suspenders in Fancy Boxes" are though. As are silk umbrellas. And ladies—the store has a "String" on you. Ugh, lucky you, eh? Have a look below...

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POSTPONED: Historical Jail Tour Of County Court House

[UPDATED: October 21st -> Please note that the County of Peterborough Historical Jail Tour for the United Way has been postponed until Spring.]

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This Thursday (October 23rd), there is a Historical Jail Tour of the County Court House starting at 7 p.m. The Tour is a County of Peterborough and Lang Pioneer Village Museum fundraising effort for the United Way of Peterborough. There are a limited number of tickets available. For details, call 705-743-0380 ext. 304, and see more info in poster below...

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Best Thing Ever: Man In Wheelchair Fulfills Lifelong Dream By Playing Ice Hockey With Peterborough Huskies

Robbie

Robbie

The Peterborough Huskies, a special needs hockey team for males/females of all ages where everyone plays regardless of their ability, has introduced a new player to the team: Robbie, age 35, who had his first practice with the team on Sunday (October 20th). Robbie plays in a wheelchair. Huskies Coach Chris J-Boy Williams tells us Robbie has cerebral palsy, but "has had a lifelong dream to play ice hockey and the Huskies were there to make that happen." Robbie, who is a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan (his favourite player is Jonathan Bernier), is one of the first players to play on a hockey team in a wheelchair. Indeed, Coach Williams tells us he did "research to find out if there were any other players within SHI (Special Hockey International) using a wheelchair, and I was unable to find anyone else in any organization anywhere in the world which included these players." Take a look at pictures from Robbie's first practice below...

Robbie's first practice with the Peterborough Huskies is awesome

Robbie's first practice with the Peterborough Huskies is awesome

Since Robbie has joined the Peterborough Huskies, Coach Williams tells PTBOCanada he has had two other wheelchair players show interest in joining the Huskies—and that the Huskies have already began looking into the purchase of a used mobility minibus so that they will be able to travel with the team!

So how does Robbie "skate" in his wheelchair on the ice? Coach Williams tells us for now "we fastened a board to the front of the chair and I had Robbie work on his puck control. Within a few minutes, he found his way to the net and scored his first goal!"

Goal!

Goal!

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Internet Voting Is Hot Hot Hot In Peterborough

[UPDATED October 20th: With over a little over a week to go, 3,232 people have cast their vote online, while 3,804 Electors have registered to vote online. The total number of electors who cast a ballot online in 2010 was 3951, up from the 3473 who voted online in 2006.]

Screengrab via peterborough.ca/vote

Screengrab via peterborough.ca/vote

Internet voting has caught on this municipal election in Peterborough like never before, with more and more people on social media reporting they are registering their votes online and the City reporting higher numbers than past years. About 3,900 people voted online in the 2010 municipal election, and that number is expected to be significantly higher this election—nearly 500 people alone voted online on the first day online voting began here October 14th.

The online voting process is seamless, and generally takes no more than 5 minutes. Go to Peterborough.ca/vote to vote! Check out some tweets below about people that have voted online and watch a great "How to" video from local studio Whitebulb Animation...

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Watch: Trent University's 50th Anniversary Video

Trent University turned 50 on Friday, October 17th and celebrations have been going on all year as it celebrates its amazing campuses, students, teachers, alumni and community.

To mark the occasion, Trent released this video below on its 50th birthday. Have a watch as it takes you through the story of how Trent came to be, and where it's going next...

From October 17, 1964 to October 17, 2014: 50 Years of Trent Trent University celebrates 50th anniversary with gala, historical parade and ceremony, and one-of-a-kind variety show Trent University's campus has always been beautiful, and today - on the 50th anniversary of the original opening ceremonies at Rubidge Hall - it is especially easy to appreciate the incredible evolution and growth of the University.

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Where Is My Mom? Watch & Share A Daughter's Emotional Appeal To Find Her Missing Mom Lorraine Roach

MIssing Peteborough woman Lorraine Roach

MIssing Peteborough woman Lorraine Roach

Peterborough's Lorraine Roach went missing in May 2013, and her family has been desperately trying to find her ever since. It was a call to wish her mom a happy Mother’s Day last year that alerted her daughter Jennifer DeBernardi to the fact that her mother was missing, CBC reports. Lorraine Roach never returned her call.

Jennifer DeBernardi in YouTube video

Jennifer DeBernardi in YouTube video

Lorraine's minivan was found at the side of Lily Lake Rd., west of Peterborough—an area she would commonly use to go back and forth from the city to her home. But Lorraine herself has never been found, seemingly vanishing without a trace.

On October 14, 2014, Peterborough County OPP did a ground search of an area in Selwyn Township, prompted by a tip. They didn't find anything and won't comment on whether foul play is suspected but acknowledge that Roach's disappearance is now a criminal investigation.

Lorraine Roach

Lorraine Roach

There is a "Lorraine Roach Missing" page on Facebook and now CBC's The Fifth Estate has become involved, bringing national attention to this case.

CBC are also sharing an emotional plea video from Jennifer DeBernardi on the CBC News YouTube channel in the hopes someone will come forward with tips. If you have any information on this case, contact Peterborough County OPP at 705.742.0401. Watch and share Jennifer's video below on your social media channels...

Jennifer DeBernardi reached out to us during the 'Finding Emma' campaign. Her mother, Lorraine Roach, went missing in May 2013. It was a call to wish her mom a happy Mother's Day that alerted Debernardi to the fact that her mother was missing. Lorraine Roach never returned her call.

[via CBC News Fifth Estate blog]

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Peterborough's Ryan Murphy To Play Video Games For 24 Hours Straight To Raise Money For SickKids Foundation

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Learn All About OFAH In Peterborough

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Canadian Ice Hut For Sale: Let The Bidding Wars Begin

[UPDATE: Huffington Post picks up our post.]

It's that time of year again to start thinking ice huts—remember this epic one we wrote about last year. If you're looking for one in the Kawarthas to put down on Chemong Lake or wherever, this one below parked in someone's driveway is for sale in Port Perry, Ont. It's $1,500 and in mint condition according to the ad, with full metal base, wood stove and hitch bar. Give'r.

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Peterborough Police Force Launch Innovative New Website

Image via peterboroughpolice.com

Image via peterboroughpolice.com

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service have made a bold statement, launching an innovative new redesign of its website peterboroughpolice.com that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. The dynamic, clean site is one of only a few mobile responsive police websites in Canada, meaning it's accessible and functional from all computers and mobile devices. Members of the community can easily access information and services on the site, from contact information to daily media releases to a community patrol infographic to much more. You can also follow them on Twitter for breaking police-related news @PtboPolice.

Image via peterboroughpolice.com

Image via peterboroughpolice.com

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