Hockey Benders Hit Lansdowne Place July 16

Internet sensations Cole & Aiden, also known as “The Hockey Benders,” are hitting Lansdowne Place as part of their Canadian Summer Mall Tour on July 16th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Lansdowne Place.

The pair are known for their viral social media videos, mostly revolving around hockey humour.

The duo will be at Centre Court, where fans can take a photo opportunity, purchase exclusive merchandise from their hockey lifestyle brand at their booth, and experience them in person with a meet-and-greet.

Their tour has four Ontario stops including Kingston, Ottawa, Oshawa, and Peterborough, before heading west to Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Calgary, and Medicine Hat.

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Lansdowne Place Bringing March Break Family Fun With Free Activities

Lansdowne Place is making March Break fun with a slew of free activities for the family throughout the week, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Lansdowne Place.

The mall hosts a series of free events for kids of all ages that range from martial arts, meeting the Peterborough Petes, building workshops and more.

Schedule:

• Monday: Watch and Learn the Art of Judo with the Peterborough Hatashita Judo Club, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Tuesday: Enjoy Fitness and Move to the Music with Planet Fitness, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Wednesday: Meet the Players and Their Mascot and challenge someone to a ministicks game with the Peterborough Petes, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Thursday: Build Amazing Lego Creations with Creative Club, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Friday: Check Out The Eyrie Birds of Prey, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Home Depot will be on-site, hosting build-it workshops for kids aged five to 12 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. These hands-on workshops will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.

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Peterborough Man Arrested From Lansdowne Place Bomb Threat On Feb. 19

A 21-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested for false information and public mischief after making a bomb threat at Lansdowne Place Mall on Feb. 19, reported Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The threat resulted in the mall being evacuated and shut down for the day while police investigated the validity of the threat. York Regional Police Service Bomb Squad members were called to investigate the matter. This included a bomb-sniffing police dog checking the property and clearing it as safe. 

Peterborough Police Service Major Crime Unit identified a suspect and took them into custody without incident on Thursday.

“This event caused a lot of disruption in our community, not to mention the impact on local businesses,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief. “These types of incidents strike at the core of safety in our public spaces, and we take them seriously. For our officers, in the Major Crime Unit, to quickly identify and secure an arrest in this case within weeks of this incident, is outstanding.”

The suspect was arrested and charged with:

• False Information

• Public Mischief

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 15.

“I am grateful to the members of the public for evacuating safely, and the patience of the community as a search was completed,” said Betts. “I also extend my thanks to our policing partners from York Regional Police, who supported us that day, with their explosive detection canine, as well as the management at Lansdowne Place for their cooperation throughout the investigation.” 

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Lansdowne Place Evacuated and Temporarily Closed While Peterborough Police Investigate

UPDATED: 4:57 p.m. 19/02-25

Peterborough Police Service urges the public to stay clear of Lansdowne Place after the mall had been temporarily closed and evacuated for an investigation on Wednesday afternoon.

File Photo.

Police responded to a call for service just after 2 p.m.

The mall has been closed as a precaution for the day. Police have not disclosed the reason for the closure. Police also state that they have no timeframe for the mall’s reopening at this time.

Peterborough Police Service officers have continued their presence in the area and all entrances to the mall are currently blocked.

The Peterborough Police Service RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) will be up as part of the investigation.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough Launch Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser At Lansdowne Place

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough has launched its annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Station at Lansdowne Place from Dec. 9 to 24.

Photo courtey of Peterborough Bigs.

The fundraiser is for youth mentoring programs run by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough.

The station is above the stairs at Lansdowne Place and is staffed entirely by volunteers. They offer gift wrapping with a recommended donation based on the gift size.  

Throughout the campaign, the station will host appearances by local government representatives including Mayor Jeff Leal, MPP Dave Smith and MP Michelle Ferrari.

“This holiday season, we’re proud to help the community add a special touch to their gifts by making a meaningful difference for youth in our community,” says Zoe King, Peterborough Bigs executive director. “Every donation supports brighter futures and stronger mentorship opportunities.”

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Lansdowne Place Release Holiday Event Lineup Beginning Nov. 18

UPDATE: 2:14 p.m. 13/11/23

Lansdowne Place has released its holiday lineup activities involving Santa Claus and Black Friday beginning on Saturday.

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“This year’s holiday lineup at Lansdowne Place inspires holiday memories and embraces the spirit of giving," said Patrick Fleurantin, Lansdowne Place marketing manager. “From interactive Santa experiences and photos, to unparalleled holiday shopping and family-friendly activities, our events are created for our guests and community to enjoy.”

Visit Lansdowne Place for events including:

• Storytime with Santa - Every Wednesday, beginning Nov. 22 through Dec. 13, families are invited for Storytime with Santa to enjoy timeless holiday tales by the fireplace. This family-friendly event is free for all to attend. To welcome Santa, Lansdowne Place will host a special Storytime with Santa event, PJ and Pancakes, on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m., which will include storytime following Santa’s descent from the chimney and a pancake breakfast. Registration for PJs and Pancakes is $10 per child, with all proceeds supporting the Peterborough Humane Society. Register for a timeslot by visiting landsdowneplace.com.

• Photos with Santa – At Center Court from Saturday through December 24, guests can visit Santa’s Cottage and capture their special holiday moments.

• Silent Santa - Santa photo opportunities for those with sensory sensitivities will be available every Sunday beginning Sunday through Dec. 3, starting at 10 a.m. before the centre opens. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Ontario.

• Baby's First Christmas - Parents are welcome to bring infants born after Dec. 25, last year, for a Baby’s First Christmas photo experience with Santa, including a complimentary 5x7 photo. Baby’s First Christmas occurs every Monday from Nov. 20 through Dec. 18.

• Paws n’ Claus - Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from Nov. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests are invited to bring their pets for photos with Santa. Lansdowne Place will be accepting pet toys and treats onsite for donation to the Humane Society.

• Black Friday - Lansdowne Place will be open for extended hours on Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 24.

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Grand Opening of Peterborough's Artisanal Retail Store, Handmade Heaven Hits Lansdowne Place

Lansdowne Place is now the home of an artisanal retail store, Handmade Heaven as lots of shoppers were lined outside the storefront for its grand opening on Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The store features goods from over 70 different local businesses — including junior makers — that make 100 per cent of the sales in exchange for paying rent to use the retail space.

Local artisans that want to rent space in the store must fill out an application online.

“I know there's a huge artist community around here. I just did a calling and all the makers, the artists and all the talent basically did the rest and had an overflow of applications,” said Sam Milne, Handmade Heaven owner.

The first 65 shoppers that arrived at the grand opening received a free gift bag. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Milne has family connections with the ‘The Nooks,’ a chain that is a similar concept to what he is doing for Peterborough with Handmade Heaven. It has seen success with 18 locations in Canada including Vaughan Mills.

The storefront is located across from Dollarama on the upper floor. Milne had announced on his Instagram that Lansdowne Place that he was setting up shop in mid-March.

“As soon as I saw this location, I knew instantly that this was going to be the store,” explained Milne. “It's absolutely perfect, I know the people of Peterborough are going to come out and support. It's been above and beyond what I expected so far.”

Roughly over 50 people were lined up outside prior to the opening. Milne says the store is a great outlet for local artisans to be recognized and supported. Artists get up-to-date notifications on when their product gets sold in the story.

“(I) really try to get people out to support their local makers and see all the beautiful things there's handmade artists have actually made,” said Milne. “Every time one of these makers sells something with their hard work involved, they (customers) have no idea how much it means to these people when they see their sales.” 

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Couture Candy PTBO Announces Grand Opening Date of Lansdowne Place Location

Couture Candy PTBO’s second location on Lansdowne Place is having its grand opening on Sept. 3 announced on social media on Monday.

Couture Candy PTBO owner Lisa Couture (pictured) has had one Tiktok video go viral with over 1.6 million views. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The second location was donated storefront space from Lansdowne Place offered to Lisa Couture, Couture Candy PTBO owner. The space was given to aid in her $10,000 fundraiser goal in support of Peterborough Regional Health Center Foundation for cancer care.

Couture says her business has had non-stop action in preparation for the Lansdowne storefront.

"We have to double our ordering,” she explained. “Our vendors are fantastic, most of them know what's happening so they're super-supportive and it's all hands on deck making sure that the time we're at the mall for the fundraiser is a huge success."

All select products sold at the store see $1 of each product towards the foundations. Several charity candy bags feature freeze-dried brand candy and assorted mixes.

During the store’s first six weeks of its 15-week campaign, $5,000 was raised with some assistance from local businesses. Reclaimed Garden Co. donated $255 while Jolly Painters within 10 minutes of the fundraiser update donated funds to make it exactly $5,000.

Donations can also be made at the store or online.

The Lansdowne location will have the same operating hours as the mall and will run until the end of the year.

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Local Candy Shop is Donated Mall Storefront To Help Cancer Fundraiser

A sweet deal for Lisa Couture and her candygram store ‘Couture Candy PTBO’ as they were donated storefront space in Lansdowne Place to aid in their ‘Cancer Care is Sweet’ fundraiser announced Thursday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The new storefront is located in Lansdowne Place between Journeys and Claire’s at the bottom of the escalator. Couture Candy PTBO is occupying the space until the end of the year.

The mall contacted Couture via e-mail about being given the storefront space which came as an unexpected yet pleasant surprise. The mall recognized the candygram store’s community efforts which resulted in the offer Couture could not refuse.

“They were figuring out how to work with us and admired our business because it’s so community-driven,” explained Couture. “It’s expensive to be in the mall and he thought our campaign was a perfect opportunity and they have an empty space.”

The fundraising proceeds go towards the Peterborough Regional Health Center Foundation for cancer care with a goal of $10,000. The campaign started on June 21 and runs until Oct. 3. However, if the campaign is running strong and donations continue near the end date, it will continue according to Couture.

“$10,000 is a lot for a small business so every little bit helps,” said Couture.

The new Lansdowne location will require more staff as Couture is hiring. Photo courtesy of Lisa Couture.

The shop is selling select bags of candy where $1 of each product sold goes towards the foundations. Several charity candy bags feature freeze-dried brand candy and assorted mixes.

Donations can also be made at the store or online.

Their downtown location will remain in its original location with no plans to move said Couture. No dates have been announced for its grand opening but will have the same operating hours as the mall.

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7th Annual Behind Closed Doors Takes Place At Lansdowne Place September 21st

At Behind Closed Doors, Lansdowne Place will close its doors on Saturday, September 21st at 6 p.m. and re-open to ticket holders from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

“We are so excited to host our 7th Annual Behind Closed Doors event,” says Emily Dart, Lansdowne Place Marketing Director. “This year’s theme will highlight music and fashion throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s so expect to see big hair and leg warmers, poodle skirts and much more!”

With stores like Eclipse, Sport Chek, Roots, RW & Co., TELUS, PANDORA and many others offering exciting experiences, contests and/or deals, this is one shopping event you don’t want to miss.

“Your $5 Behind Closed Doors ticket will provide you with access to wall to wall deals, amazing entertainment, great giveaways and the chance to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.” adds Emily Dart. “It will also help support 12 local charities and not-for-profit organizations, and the incredible services they offer in our community.”

2019 Participating Charities & Not-For-Profit Organizations include…

• Activity Haven Senior’s Recreation Centre

• Alternatives Community Program Services

• The Art School of Peterborough

• Electric City Special Needs Hockey

• Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation

• Kawartha Blazers Sledge Hockey

• Peterborough Army Cadets

• Peterborough Children’s Chorus

• Peterborough Humane Society

• Peterborough Native Learning Program

• Peterborough Patriots

• Trent Valley Literacy Association

“The Peterborough Humane Society is thrilled to once again be a Behind Closed Doors beneficiary,” says Isabel Botha, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Peterborough Humane Society. “It is one of our favourite events each year as we have the opportunity to chat with so many of our community members about the work we do in the shelter on a daily basis.”

100% of all ticket sales will be donated to the participating charities, and you can purchase your $5 Behind Closed Doors ticket at Lansdowne Place’s Customer Service desk.

Tickets will also be sold at the door for $10 each (while supplies last) at Lansdowne Place when the event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st.

Visit lansdowneplace.com for full event details.

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