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Peterborough Entrepreneur Launches Mobile App For Users To Discover Their Next Meal Based On Their Mood
/Peterborough entrepreneur Sultan Moni, a student at Trent University, has launched a new app that could change the way consumers choose their next meal. Zatiq is a platform for users to discover local foods around them that will match their cravings to a meal.
Through artificial intelligence, this unique app—now available in Google Play Store and launching on the App store in August—could redefine the food and hospitality industry. A mix of inputting the user’s mood and meal preferences will allow the app to be personalized at any user’s command.
“People are always hungry but often never know what they want to eat,” says Moni. “I wanted to solve that problem since there are so many different types of meals to discover.”
Moni is based out of the Innovation Cluster’s downtown Cube in Peterborough, and combined his love for trying new meals and developing technology to create a food discovery app that can benefit anyone who wants to discover new food and find that perfect dish.
Entrepreneur Sultan Moni
“It is exciting to see a disruptive new app born in Peterborough & the Kawarthas which has the potential to be used in different markets around the world," says Michael Skinner, President & CEO of the Innovation Cluster.
With Zatiq’s leading search capabilities, there are various inputs available to find their next meal. When searching by business, user’s can browse for specific restaurants, cafés and other food hot spots. The innovative “mood” search engine lets the user find meals that will satisfy based on what they are feeling, such as happy or heartbroken. No matter what kind of day the person is having, they can find a meal fit for them.
With the ability for users to follow each other’s profiles, the app provides an interactive experience when trying new foods, allowing people to comment or like another user’s ratings, check-ins, or pictures.
Another benefit of the app is each time a user checks in to a location, points are gained. These can be redeemed as coupons, discounts, samples, offers and other deals provided by businesses. Rewards could be anything from a free coffee to a free iPhone 7.
“This app will expand even more as people in different locations download it,” says Moni. “Zatiq will allow users to add meals and locations to the app’s search list, so anyone around the world will be able to find a good meal, gain points and have fun wherever they are.”
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United Way Peterborough Launches Text To Give, One of First UW Organizations In Canada To Do So
/Just in time for Paint the Town Red on Wednesday, July 19th, United Way Peterborough & District has launched mobile giving as part of its 2017 campaign. Local Foodies who can’t join in at Paint the Town Red (or even if they can) can now donate $20 to United Way Peterborough at any time via text message by texting UWPTBO to 20222.
"I am excited that UW Peterborough is innovating like this, and using technology to make it easy for people to donate on demand," says United Way 2017 Chair/PTBOCanada Co-Founder Neil Morton. "UW Peterborough is one of the first United Way organizations in Canada to implement mobile giving, and the smallest city to do so."
“The United Way Peterborough team will be making a strong push on social media and at local events to get the word out about our new text to donate program and we hope our community partners will spread the word as well," says Lisa Smith, Director of Philanthropic Impact, at UPW Ptbo.
HOW "TEXT TO GIVE" WORKS
-> Diners can make a $20 donation to United Way of Peterborough & District by texting UWPTBO to 20222.
-> Text to donate will be available to use throughout the campaign, so mobile users can text to donate at any time.
-> No portion of any amount donated is held by participating wireless providers.
-> United Way Peterborough receives 100% of each donation made by text message.
-> All mobile users can obtain a tax receipt for their donations made via text message by visiting the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada website.
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Peterborough Startup Chimp Treats Creates New Jobs Through Partnership With Community Living
/Peterborough's Brooke Hammer, founder and CEO of Chimp Treats, has taken the drive and passion of her two startup businesses to hold a job fair through a partnership with Community Living—providing three employment opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The 22-year-old entrepreneur began her entrepreneurial journey after founding Take Flight, a business inspired when her brother with Down Syndrome faced community barriers trying to find meaningful work. Hammer started the organization to help those with developmental disabilities find independence, social interaction, purpose, and meaningful employment through day programs and services.
“I wanted my brother to be able to experience the joy, satisfaction and pride that comes with meaningful work and belonging to a community,” says Hammer.
Brooke Hammer Founded Taking Flight
Now working at the rapidly-growing Chimp Treats, an innovative health food company selling the popular “Nicecream” frozen dessert made entirely from fruit, Hammer is supporting a healthy lifestyle in her second startup.
Starting out the business solo, Hammer has now added two full-time employees to her business. Still needing to hire more, Hammer saw an opportunity to take her passion from her previous business and hold a job fair through the Community Living partnership.
Hammer and her Chimp Treats team are growing
“During my first meeting, I could barely contain my enthusiasm learning about this locally owned company Chimp Treats,” says Jen Edwards at Community Living Peterborough. “Normally companies aren’t knocking on Community Living’s door asking for people to come work for them with the offer of meaningful work that is competitively paid. After touring the factory and visiting their office at the Innovation Cluster, it is very apparent this company is offering a rewarding job.”
The job fair will be held at the Innovation Cluster, where Chimp Treats is based, on July 20th, offering a full-time inclusive employment opportunity to work with the Chimp Treats team. The three chosen hires will be trained personally by the CEO Hammer herself at their manufacturing location, and get to be part of the startup team promoting healthy lifestyles.
“I’m pleased to see communities becoming more aware of employment gaps, underemployment, and the need for inclusive opportunities for individuals with special needs,” says Hammer. “No person is the exact same, but the opportunities available to us should be.”
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17-Year-Old St. Peter's High School Student To Seek New Democratic Party Nomination In Peterborough-Kawartha
/Zach Hatton, a 17-year-old (he turns 18 in January, making him eligible to run on Election Day, which is June 7th, 2018) entering Grade 12 at St. Peter Secondary School, will be announcing his candidacy to run for New Democratic Party Nomination in this riding on Thursday (July 20th) afternoon at a press conference at Millennium Park behind the Silver Bean Café.
Photo by SC Photography
"My friends and family have been so supportive of my decision," the politically-engaged student tells PTBOCanada. "It has been truly humbling the support I have received from everyone. I am choosing to run at this time because this election is crucial and it is important to get ideas on the table from all sides. Youth are being pushed aside in government with the two other major parties and this time we must stand up and say the youth in this province matter."
Photo by SC Photography
"I believe that even though I am so young, my experiences can help this riding," Hatton tells PTBOCanada of running in the Ontario election. "I have been a volunteer for many years and have worked on three campaigns already and have been around politics forever. I have been very involved since 2014 but have always had a big interest and have known I wanted to do this as my career for the people of this riding."
Photo by SC Photography
Hatton says he will be using social media aggressively during his campaign for MPP to spread his campaign messages. He will have Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and Youtube accounts activated in the coming days and will be using all of them to get his message out under the username ZachHatton4Change to spread the word to youth and beyond.
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Peterborough Pulse Was A Hit: A Peek At What You Said On Social Media
/Peterborough Pulse began as this grand experiment in 2015 to see what it would look like if we closed many of our downtown streets to cars for a day, and only allowed people, families, pets, bikes, strollers, vendors, art, music, activities, conversation. Pulse wants to inspire the city to become the healthiest and happiest city it can be.
It came out of the gates flying that year, and the 3rd Annual Peterborough Pulse on Saturday (July 15th) proved that Pulse is here to say and has become a signature community event that other downtowns should emulate. Here is what you said on social media...
43 Likes, 4 Comments - Donald Fraser (@ptbo_skeptic) on Instagram: "THIS is the #ptbo I love. @ptbopulse @downtownptbo"
22 Likes, 3 Comments - The Boardwalk Boardgame Lounge (@boardwalkptbo) on Instagram: "If there was ever any doubt that board games were still relevant in the internet age you need look..."
11 Likes, 1 Comments - Country 105 (@country1051) on Instagram: "If you aren't downtown Ptbo you should be! @PTBOPulse"
12 Likes, 2 Comments - Emily Watson (@emilywatsonfreelance) on Instagram: "So in awe of this incredible town and all its kickass events! . . . #ptbopulse #peterboroughpulse..."
159 Likes, 2 Comments - @ptbo_canada on Instagram: "What a beautiful day for @ptbopulse ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ #PTBO #pulse #canada🇨🇦 #community"
52 Likes, 3 Comments - Alyssa (@alyssatwomey) on Instagram: "Worked all summer on this event and I'm so happy with the way it turned out😊#PtboPulse #OpenStreets"
53 Likes, 1 Comments - PtboPulse (@ptbopulse) on Instagram: "We would like to sincerely thank our wonderful & hard-working volunteers. We had more than 60..."
Famous Hawkstone Manor Estate On Stoney Lake Currently Listed For $4,250,000
/Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkin's famous Hawkstone Manor Estate on Stoney Lake near Peterborough, which has been on and off the market over the years at different prices, is currently listed for $4,250,000.
Photo via listing
This one of a kind waterfront estate and farm property in the Kawarthas—it's described as "Canada's Graceland" on the listing—has over 3,300 feet of lakefront shoreline and is situated on 175 acres.
Photo via listing
According to the listing, celebrity guests to Hawkstone Manor over the years include: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Gordon Lightfoot (who wrote his hit "Sundown" at the estate during his many visits there), Kris Kristofferson, Robbie Robertson, Kenny Rogers, Rush, Blue Rodeo, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, and more.
Ronnie Hawkins, Kris Kristofferson and Gordon Lightfoot at Hawkstone Manor in May 2016 (Photo via The Weber Brothers, Facebook page)
Most recently, in May 2016, "The Hawk", Gordon Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson gathered at the Hawkstone studio on the estate to record a cover of "Me & Bobby McGee".
Photo via listing
The estate—which is more museum than house with its living history, and is well known among cottagers on the lake and an attraction to boaters and tourists—features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, two guest cottages at the shore and a large special events barn.
Photo via listing
Here are more photos below from the listing...
Notice the picture of Ronnie with Bill Clinton
