Miracle Turtle Babies: How 8 Hatchlings Were Born In Peterborough

Peterborough-based Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre posted this extraordinary, beautiful story on their Facebook page about hatchlings born from a Blanding's turtle. The post is getting hundreds of shares for good reason. Here it is re-posted below, along with the photos from their Facebook page post:

"One of our recovering Blanding's turtles has a story to tell... She was hit by a car in June, 2016 and brought in by a biologist from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry who is doing a study on Blanding's turtles. This Blanding's is doing well and will be released sometime this year."

"She had a clutch of eggs that was harvested and incubated from June to August, resulting in 7 healthy hatchlings."

"What is more surprising is that on January 17th, one of our volunteers found that she had laid another ten eggs in the water!! They were quickly gathered and put into an incubator. Much to our surprise, in March, eight of the eggs hatched!"

"How is this possible? Female Blanding's turtles can store sperm for years! Males and females don't hang out all that much, so the gals get what they need and take it with them. True story."

This shows the difference in size between the hatchlings from her first clutch (on the left) and those from her second clutch (on the right).

You can see the hatchlings as they are part of a public access viewing area at the Ontario Turtle Conversation Centre. "Like" their Facebook page here.

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13 Super Cool Vintage Photos Of Peterborough

Have a look at these neat pictures that may make you feel nostalgic. What are your memories of these photos? Share on our Facebook page.

[h/t Stuart Harrison]

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Peterborough Documentary Pushback Premieres At Market Hall May 23rd

The world premiere of the much-anticipated feature-length documentary Pushback on Peterborough's The Warming Room is May 23rd at Market Hall.

The doc by Matthew Hayes begins as staff and volunteers are closing up shop at the end of the season at the Warming Room—a homeless shelter of last resort in Peterborough that provides respite during the cold winter months.

The documentary follows five people connected to the shelter—four guests and a staff member—throughout the following summer and fall as they try to find steady footing without access to many of the supports the shelter provides.

Pushback is a portrait of people living with persistent homelessness and often inter-generational poverty in Peterborough, providing an intimate look into lives often ignored.

The full cast and crew will be in attendance at the screening May 23rd at Market Hall. The film (90 minutes in duration) will be followed by a Q&A. For tickets, go the Eventbrite page here.

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Downtown Event Peterborough Pulse Wins National Award For Its Innovation

Peterborough Pulse is now getting recognized across the country as an innovative and engaging event. Indeed, Pulse took top honours at the 2017 Business Improvement Area National Conference hosted by the Ontario BIA Association in Toronto on April 3rd, winning the award for Large Special Events & Promotions.
 
“Pulse has become one of our most exciting events and it’s wonderful to be recognized by our peers from BIAs across the country and show what Peterborough has to offer,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area.

 (L to R): Sam Sayer, DBIA Board Representative and owner of Sam’s Place; Terry Guiel, DBIA Executive Director; Sue McDowell, OBIAA president; Joel Wiebe, DBIA Communications Manager.

Pulse is a vibrant, playful and active car-free corridor through the heart of Peterborough. For one summer day, the streets are filled with cyclists and roller-skaters, families pushing strollers, karate and fencing demonstrations, art and music, and more.

Congrats to the downtown on winning this award. Keep innovating.
 
To see more about what Pulse is about, click here. 
 

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Peterborough Microgreenery Startup Tiny Greens Reveals Downtown Location

Tina Bromley, owner of Tiny Greens and winner of Win This Space, revealed her storefront location in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, April 5th. Tina has been busy getting her space ready at 431 George Street North.
 
“I am really excited to take my business to the next level and show Peterborough what I can create in downtown,” says Bromley. “I am looking forward to seeing customers enjoy healthy, local and sustainable products all year round.”

Tiny Bromley, owner of Tiny Greens, gives a tour of her new location at 431 George Street North.

After winning the Win This Space competition in February, Tiny Greens is receiving a lease to a downtown storefront free for 12-months, plus additional prizes from locals businesses that will assist Tiny Greens.
 
“It is great to see someone like Tina who brings such positive energy and enthusiasm to our downtown and be a part of our family,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the DBIA. “We are thrilled to see the success of Win This Space and grateful to our partners and sponsors.”

tina pictured with her husband, children and father after winning Win This Space

The Win This Space program is possible thanks to many sponsors, including 12 business and community organizations that are each sponsoring a month of the lease. April is provided by Peterborough Distribution Inc. and Save On Energy, who will work with Tina to renovate the space with the latest energy-saving initiatives.
 
Tiny Greens is a microgreenery which plans to create a healthy hub in downtown Peterborough. It is a space to sell local ready-grown year-round microgreens, vegetables, herbs as well as other foods from local farmers in the grocery aisle. Tiny Greens has been in business for two years and has earned a reputation for having high-quality products for a growing market.

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7th Annual Kawartha Spring Bridal Show Sunday, April 9th At The Venue

The Kawartha Spring Bridal Show is returning to The Venue on Sunday, April 9th for its seventh year.

There will be more than 25 local vendors and over $5,000 in prizes donated by the 2017 sponsors. The event will include a fashion show featuring gowns from Antoinette Bridal Boutique, suits from Moores Clothing, and model hair and makeup provided by Euphoria Wellness Spa.

The prizes up for grabs include: a $1,500 Honeymoon Travel Voucher from Carlson Wagonlit Travel to be used towards any travel with them, including departures from the Peterborough Airport; $1,500 towards a wedding dress from Antoinette Bridal Boutique; a Wedding Day Bride Package from Euphoria Wellness Spa; and a Reception Hall Rental from The Venue. There will also be many more door prizes from the Bridal Show Vendors.

Catia Skinner, CEO of the Kawartha Entertainment Group Inc., owner of The Venue, says they will be donating 10 percent of the proceeds from the ticket sales to the Easter Seals Peterborough. “The Kawartha Entertainment Group Inc. is a strong supporter of giving back to the community—the Easter Seals Telethon is an important fundraising event for us because of their commitment to helping children and youth with physical disabilities,” says Catia.

The wedding show goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Venue (286 George St. N.) April 9th. Tickets are $10.

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New 310-Page Paperback Book Looks At Peterborough's Rich Golf History

There is a new book being released by Ed Arnold and Roger Self about the city’s golf history and some of its greatest players.

Called Peterborough’s Golf Story . . . and more, this 310-page paperback features the story of the city’s golf courses and many of its best players. It also includes 20 pages of black and white photos and more than 20 pages of city golf tournament statistics over the years.

Front cover photo by Scott Arnold

The book will be available after the book launch that takes place at Kawartha Golf & Country Club Wednesday, April 12th from 4 to 6 p.m.

Back cover photo by Paul hickey

Following the launch, the book will be available at Kawartha Golf and Country Club on Clonsilla Avenue, The Peterborough Examiner on Hunter Street East, Trent Valley Archives on Centre Line of Smith and Happenstance on Queen Street in Lakefield.

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Watch This Awesome New Video Promoting Young Entrepreneurs In Peterborough

Peterborough Economic Development just released a fantastic new video from Patrick Stephen promoting the vast array of programs available to young entrepreneurs in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

Amusé Coffee

The video features Lindsay Brock from Amusé Coffee, and shows how the wealth of programs, resources and networks available in Peterborough offer a world of opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their business in this supportive community.

Watch the video below...

Check out PED's Summer Company program for entrepreneurs!

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Green Waste Collection Is Beginning

Another sure sign of spring has arrived: Green waste collection is beginning April 3rd.

Waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags, bushel baskets or a garbage bin labeled with the City “Green Waste” stickers. These stickers are available at City Hall, Peterborough GreenUP and local Home Hardware stores free of charge. Note that plastic bags will not be accepted.

Securely tie brush in bundles up to 1 m or 3 feet in length and 30 cm or 12 inches in diameter, weighing no more than 22 kg or 50 lbs.

For more information, visit the City of Peterborough's Waste Management Services website.

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