Victoria Day Fireworks 2013 In Peterborough

In case you missed them, here they are for your viewing pleasure...

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Beth's Peterborough Summer Bucket List Is Awesome

We love this summer bucket list created by PTBOCanada contributor and Humber PR student Beth McClelland—and not just because it references writing for us (but we dig that, too, of course!). What's on your summer bucket list for Peterborough and the Kawarthas? Tweet us or add to comments below.

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DBIA Featured Post: Art School Of Peterborough

Tucked away in Charlotte Mews in our downtown is the ever popular Art School of Peterborough (178A Charlotte St.). This not-for-profit organization is run by Director Jenni Johnston and has been in operation for 19 years now, opening in Lakefield and moving to its current location shortly after.

Upon entering and discovering its multi-level facility, you realize how much happens inside its bustling walls. From oil painting and water colour to photography, pottery and fused-glass making, this school has something for everyone with a creative spirit. If you’re a fan of the movie Ghost, you'll be happy to know that they offer Pottery Date Nights which are very popular!

Fun at art campThe school operates year round, and offers everything from 1 and 2 day short courses to 8 week classes. One of its biggest hits throughout the year is the offering of camps for children aged 6 to 12.

These camps are week long experiences with a variety of themes geared towards opening the eyes of youngsters to the world of art. Spaces are limited so registering early is recommended.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Art School is having an "Art Market in the Mews" on June 15th. This birthday celebration is being held with kid’s crafts, face painting, popcorn, and a birthday cake to celebrate with! This happens on the same day as the Taste of Downtown Celebration. On June 8th, the School is having its “Stories” art auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., which is another great event.

The school gladly offers bursaries, and has annual fundraisers—in November with its Art Auction, and in February with its Art-a-Thon. Being a not-for-profit, it is always looking for volunteers to assist in its classes and has found this to be popular amongst high school aged students looking to complete their volunteer hours.

If you haven’t discovered the Art School of Peterborough, now is the time! They continue to add to their class options and have something for everyone!

For more on the Art School of Peterborough (178A Charlotte St.), go to:

Call: 705-742-3221
Website: Artschoolptbo.org
Twitter: @artschoolofPtbo
Facebook page

For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.

—By Aaron Elliott

Reggie's Now Has A Patio, Wi-Fi, Gluten-Free Buns & More

There have been a few changes at Reggie's Hot Grill lately...

• Now owned by East City Bakery, Reggie's now sells a sampling of the bakery's baked goods and the buns are from their ovens as well.
• You can upgrade your hamburger buns to gluten-free for $2.
• There is Wi-Fi for your web surfing pleasure
• You can now call them to place your order! (705) 874-1471
• There is a patio with four tables set up at the rear of the building

You can visit Reggie's at 89 Hunter Street East, check out their hours, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Man Breaks Into Cottage, Moves In, Then Makes Escape In Stolen Canoe

From an OPP release today...

MALE ARRESTED FOR COTTAGE BREAK-IN
 
(Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Twp., ON) – At approximately 1:30 A.M. Provincial Police responded to a Break-In to a seasonal residence on Fire Route 93A north of the Village of Havelock.
 
The victim notified police that an unknown male had gained entry to his cottage and was residing there without his permission. Attending officers entered the now unlocked residence and during a search of the interior located clothing and a passport not for any of the known cottage residents. Police searched the exterior of the building but failed to locate the perpetrator.

Further information revealed that the suspect had fled the cottage in a stolen canoe.
 
At approximately 6:24 P.M. a male matching the suspect’s description was located by police walking west on Highway 7 toward Norwood from Havelock and subsequently arrested.
 
The suspect, Alexander Giuseppe CAMPAGNARO age 35 years of No Fixed Address has been charged for Break and Enter with Intent and Theft under $5000.
 
COMPAGNARO was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Provincial Courts in Peterborough on Thursday May 16, 2013 for a Bail Hearing.

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Watch Caitlin Currie Cover "You Can Call Me Al" At The Spill

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Watch This Excellent Video From PCCHU On Community Health

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Dishcrawl Makes Its Peterborough Debut June 4th

PTBOCanada file photoDishcrawl, which strives to bring people and communities together over food and has already held events in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver in Canada, is now entering the Peterborough food scene in June.

Dishcrawl takes food lovers on a gourmet tour to four distinctive restaurants in one night. It's similar to the concept of a pub crawl—but more delicious.
 
"It’s a great way to engage in our community, celebrate local eats and venture outside the culinary box," says Dishcrawl Peterborough Ambassador Hillary Flood in a release.
 
Dishcrawl makes its debut in Peterborough on June 4th, with the mission to give folks a reason to get out of the house and experience local culinary talent. Reservations are $60 per person

Participating restaurants are kept secret until two days before the event, at which time the first location is revealed to ticket holders.
 
To purchase tickets or for more information about Peterborough’s upcoming Dishcrawls, visit dishcrawl.com, follow @Dishcrawlpeterb on Twitter or email hillaryf@dishcrawl.com.

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Minor Hockey Volunteer James Alex Brunton Faces 62 Charges In Child Pornography/Sexual Assault Investigation

Alex Brunton

[UPDATE] From a Peterborough Lakefield Community police release...

Further to The Toronto Police Service Media Release:
 
The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service will be continuing to work in this joint investigation with the Toronto Police Service.
 
Police will be continuing to search this residence for days to come.  James Alex Brunton, 65, was transported to Toronto and all charges will be dealt with there.  Toronto Police Service is overseeing the investigation.
 
This investigation to date goes back to 2003. As stated in Toronto's Media Release, Brunton was an active volunteer in the Peterborough community and held many trustworthy positions within local organizations.  
 
Many victims have been identified to date and police are in the process of contacting those victims.  Police have rosters and staff information for organizations that Brunton has been associated with over the years and will be contacting those who can assist with this investigation in the days and weeks to come.  Police also have concerns that there may be persons who know they have been victimized by Brunton and are encouraging those victims to come forward for support.
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 and leave a message at our Crime line ext. 555 or speak to Detective Constable Wilson at ext. 304. Our Victim Services Unit is available at 705-876-1122 ext. 268 for anyone wishing to contact them. Toronto also has a tip line if anyone would prefer to call them at 1-416-808-5110.

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From a Toronto Police service news release...

On November 9, 2012, 51 Division received information from another police agency and an investigation began.

As a result, the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police were contacted and assisted with the investigation.

On Monday, May 13, 2013, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Toronto Police Service, with the assistance of the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police, executed a Search Warrant at a home in Peterborough.

James Alex Brunton, 65, of Peterborough, was arrested. He is charged with:
1. Possession of Child Pornography 2. Accessing Child Pornography 3. Exposing Genitals to a Person Under 16 years 4. Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child 5. Importing/Exporting Child Pornography 6. Invitation to Sexual Touching 7. Sexual Exploitation 8. Distribution of Child Pornography 9. Possession For the Purpose Making Available Child Pornography

These charges stem from Brunton's alleged contact with a man, now 18, in the United States over a number of years.

He is also charged with:
1. Sexual Assault 2. Forcible Confinement 3. Evading/Deceptive Statement (Customs Act) 4. Extortion
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These charges stem from Brunton's alleged contact with a 29−year−old man in the United States.

The investigation has revealed that James Alex Brunton is very active in the Peterborough hockey community.
He is involved with:
− Peterborough Minor Petes AAA Hockey: Secretary − Peterborough Minor Petes AAA Major Midget: Team Manager − Lakefield Chiefs Jr. Hockey: Volunteer/Assistant Manager − Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey: Volunteer − Peterborough Junior C Lakers: Manager/Volunteer

He has also volunteered at the Telecare Distress Centres of Canada. Brunton is further charged with:
1. 25 counts of Voyeurism 2. 12 counts of Make Child Pornography 3. 12 counts of Possession of Child Pornography
These charges stem from his alleged involvement in covertly making videos in hockey team locker rooms, primarily in the Peterborough area.
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10 a.m., room 101.
The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police will be continuing to work in this joint investigation with the Toronto Police Service.
This investigation is ongoing and investigators believe there may be more victims as this investigation dates back to 2003.
A dedicated tip−line has been created. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Task Force dedicated tip−line at 416−808−5110.
People in the Peterborough area can also contact the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police at 705−876−1122 and speak to Detective Constable Ryan Wilson at ext. 304, or leave a message on the Crimeline at ext. 555.

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Watch This "The Beauty Of A Woman" Dance Filmed In Peterborough Square

As part of Emergency #20 Dance festival sponsored by Public Energy and Market Hall Performing Art Theatre, local artists performed "The Beauty of a Woman"—a piece combining numerous styles of world dance traditions that shows off the diverse local talent Peterborough has. Choreographed by Debora Harrison, the performers are Debora Harrison (Irish Dance), Anna Simone Tennent-Riddell (West African Style), Camina Harrison Chery (Hip Hop), Gaya Jayasinghe (Sri Lankan Classical Dance), Jasmine June (Belly Dancing) and Mayelin Lovet (Afro-Cuban Dance).

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