Here's Your Chance To Win PTBOCanada.com VIP Tickets To Emerson Drive

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Nashville's Emerson Drive are playing Peterborough Musicfest Wednesday, August 27th at 8 pm to cap off another amazing lineup this season at Musicfest at Del Crary Park, and it's sure to be a big crowd.

We're giving away a pair of VIP tickets for you to sit in our PTBOCanada.com seats (we've been a proud sponsor of Musicfest again this year) up near the front.

For the chance to win Emerson Drive tickets, all you have to do is "Like" us on our Facebook page (if you already are a fan of our page, you already have a chance to win!). We'll be picking a winner from our PTBOCanada Facebook page the week of August 18th.

Good luck!

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R.I.P. Robin Williams

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A piece from the film "Good Morning Vietnam". Adrian Cronauer's first broadcast, without the music.

Entire soundtrack...

Side A Adrien Cronauer 0:11 Nowhere to run - martha and the vandellas 02:18 Get Around The Beach Boys 5:10 Game Of Love - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders 07:20 Adrien Cronauer 09:26 Sugar And Spice - The Searchers 09:42 Adrien Cronauer 11:57 Liar, Liar - The Castaways12:45 The Warmth

Just a terrific scene. I don't know what else to say. Great acting by Robin Williams. You call actually feel what he is saying. A little background: Matt Damon sees a painting in Robin Williams office, who plays his psychiatrist, and assumes he knows everything about him by just looking at it.

Pinch of basil. One of the best scenes from this movie. Leave some comments and check out my other videos. I don't own the rights to this footage, I'm just a big fan.

English professor John Keating inspires his students to a love of poetry and to seize the day ! www.carlosandinesrodriguez.com

Uploaded by Ha Ha Chanel on 2013-06-18.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Robins Williams - (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014) Robin Williams Died Today of Apparent Suicide

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Local Artist Releases T-Shirt Line Of Wearable Art

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Local artist Brianna Gosselin is releasing T-shirt designs featuring her original artwork. "The first wearable art available from Brianna Gosselin, 'Whisper' was designed with an open mind and promise of new beginnings," according to a press release.

The tees are available in Charcoal, Chocolate and Navy. To order yours or for more info, click here.

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The Citiots 5th Year Anniversary Special August 22nd At Gordon Best

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We're a proud sponsor along with Steam Whistle of "THE CITIOTS IMPROV 5 Year Anniversary Special" August 22nd at Gordon Best Theatre. The Citiots feature Danny Bronson, Kate Ethier, Luke Foster, Ray Henderson, Paul Nabuurs, Andrew Root and Daniel Smith. Doors open 8:30 p.m., with a 9 p.m. start. $10 at the door, and a laugh. More deets here.

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Here Is The Hootenanny On Hunter 2014 As Told Through Your Tweets

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Yes, it rocked again. Community building. Twitter tells it best...

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The Sulawesi Forest Turtles At Riverview Park & Zoo Are Adorable

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The Sulawesi Forest Turtles at the Riverview Park & Zoo are so cute. You can get a look at this critically-endangered species in their exhibit at the barn.

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Peterborough Woman Auctions Off Driveway For Great Cause Fuelling Others To Do The Same

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Writer and journalist Jeanne Pengelly has done a great thing that has inspired others. Blue Rodeo is playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre tonight (August 8th) for Trent University's 50th anniversary celebrations, but there is no parking available at PMC since the Peterborough Exhibition is on at the same time at Morrow Park. So Pengelly is auctioning her driveway on Morrow St. near PMC to someone who wants to park close. And all the money is going to charity...

And Pengelly doing this has inspired others to pick a charity and do the same. Like a person on McGill St. who did this...

Further evidence that Peterborough people are amazing.

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Sales Representative Patrick McAuley On Investing In A Rental Properly

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The term “investment property” has always been enticing. The thought of someone else paying down a mortgage for you and then selling for a nifty profit is almost too good to pass up.

As a Real Estate Agent with Bowes and Cocks, Patrick McAuley knows all too well that for every peak there is a valley, and suggests that potential buyers consider everything before making a final decision.

Let’s change things up and look at the disadvantages of a rental property first!


Disadvantages Of A Rental Property:

1. It might be tough to finance the purchase. If the rental property is your 2nd property, then you will need to pony up a down payment of AT LEAST 20% of the purchase price. Most people will need to take a mortgage out on a property, and the initial expenses could be quite high and unexpected.

2. As the owner, you take on the responsibilities and challenges of being a landlord. Unless you can afford to pay a property management company to take on this job for you, you could encounter a few headaches. Rental units will always need repairs to be made, along with clean ups between tenants. Dealing with tenants can also be tricky—especially when it comes to receiving rent payments.

3. It could be difficult and costly to sell the property later. It can take time to sell a property, no matter how nice it is, and the unseen costs of keeping up a 2nd property with tenants potentially leaving while the house is listed can add up quickly!

Advantages Of A Rental Property (Don’t worry, There Are Quite A Few!):

1. You gain an additional monthly income. Assuming the home is rented to its potential, the money coming in for rent is generally more than the cost to run the house. Other forms of investment can be less predictable in pay outs.

2. You pay less overall tax. You can deduct certain expenses from your income—reducing the taxes you owe. The list includes:

•Mortgage interest
•Property taxes
•Insurance
•Maintenance/upgrades
•Property management
•Utility bills (if they are included in the rental agreement)

Give Patrick McAuley a call, he can help

Give Patrick McAuley a call, he can help

3. You may be able to deduct losses for tax purposes. If expenses exceed your rental income, you may be able to deduct that loss from any other sources of income you have. This could reduce your total tax bill.

So... Do Your Homework

With all of this info to consider, Patrick suggests doing your homework before making any hasty decisions. Accountants, lawyers, mortgage brokers, or other financial experts can help shed some light on a subject most people aren’t entirely educated in!

If you are considering entering the rental property market, Patrick invites you to contact him and ask as many questions as you need. He understands the importance that this decision can play in people’s lives and would be happy to steer you in the right direction!

This is the fourth in a Featured Post series with Patrick McAuley, Sales Representative – Bowes and Cocks LTD Brokerage. Read his first three columns here, here and here.

For more on Patrick McAuley, go to:
Phone:
Office -> 705.742.4234
Toll Free -> 1.888.742.4234
Website: BowesandCocks.com
Email: pmcauley@bowesandcocks.com
Twitter: @sellwithpat
Fax: (705) 743-9374

**This is not intended to solicit clients already under contract**

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**If your business/organization is interested in a PTBOCanada Featured Post Advertorial, email our Sales Director Aaron Elliott at aaron@ptbocanada.com for info!

Curtain Opens For "Enchanted April" Friday At Peterborough Theatre Guild

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Enchanted April by Matthew Barber—adapted from the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim—is brought to life on the stage of the Peterborough Theatre Guild under the direction of Judi Wilson. Set in 1922 in both England and Italy, it follows the story of two women who dream of vacationing in a castle in Italy after discovering an ad in the newspaper—with the cost being quite dear at that time of £60 for a one month stay. So with that, Lotty (Julia Johnston) and Rose (Sheila Charleton) place an ad of their own to find two additional ladies to accompany them on their journey to help share in the cost. Two vastly different women respond to the ad and Lady Caroline Bramble (Emily McFarland) and Mrs. Graves (Jennie Ryan) share the castle with Lotty and Rose, both who are eager to escape their husbands and take in the flowers and sunshine the Italian coast promises to offer. During their stay, the ladies all discover something new about themselves and blossom in ways that they didn't expect and that take them by surprise. 

The production also stars Ray Ulbikas, Kenn Gibb, David Adams and Maria DeCiccio.

The show runs this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. It continues next week from Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. with the finale a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, August 17th.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at 705.745.4211.

More pictures from the production here...

[Photos and story by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Aunt Sets Up Online Fundraising Campaign For Peterborough Man After Serious Motorcycle Accident

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photo of Travis Little via YouCaring.com page

photo of Travis Little via YouCaring.com page

Travis Little was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident last Friday (August 1st) after being struck by another vehicle on Lakefield Road.

Little was traveling home to Peterborough from work in Lakefield— planning a weekend of camping with his family—when the accident occured. Little was struck by another vehicle and pinned under a car, then airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. He underwent a nine hour surgery to reconstruct his left leg, hip and pelvis. 

He now has a long road to recovery, and his Aunt Nancy has set up an online fundraising campaign for Travis and his family while they assist him with his recover. Her goal is to raise $10,000 for them, and so far about $1,150 has been raised. You can add to that amount here.

[YouCaring.com via @kruzFM]

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