PedalBoro Is Back And Ready To Tour The Town By Bike
/PedalBoro, a 15-passenger party bike that takes groups through downtown Peterborough, is back after taking a two year break during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo courtesy of PedalBoro.
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Trent Severn Waterway Re-opens For Daytime Navigation After Significant Precipitation Caused Closures
/Parks Canada announces that conditions are favourable to allow for the re-opening of the Trent-Severn Waterway for daytime navigation starting at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.
Since June 1 the Trent-Severn’s watersheds have received significant amounts of precipitation, prompting Parks Canada to close some lock stations in the interest of public safety.
For residents and boaters along the Severn River, flows will continue to increase outside of navigation hours until further notice. The public should consider these overnight flows as non-navigable.
The increased flows overnight are the result of water management dam adjustments to address the higher than normal water levels caused by the recent precipitation.
While water levels and flows are on the decline, residents and visitors should continue to exercise extreme caution both on and around the water. All boaters are strongly encouraged to lower their speed to limit their wash and wake.
Peterborough Museum And Archives Presents 'Space To Spoon' A Hands On Experience For All Ages
/The Peterborough Museum & Archives’ newest temporary exhibit Space to Spoon will be on display until September 11.
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Space to Spoon seeks to answer the question ‘What does a satellite orbiting 798 kilometers from Earth have to do with the food on our plate?’.
The exhibit was produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA),featuring how space technology benefits Canadian farmers and sustainable agriculture. This exhibition will also highlight the CSA’s Earth observation satellite, RADARSAT-2, and its cutting-edge successor, RADARSAT Constellation.
Space to Spoon is a hands-on experience, with graphics and interactive elements for visitors of all ages. The science, technology, and innovations that transform satellite images into agricultural application is showcased in a way that encourages informal science learning among all visitors.
“As an astronaut who grew up on a farm in southern Ontario, this is a topic that really interests me,” said Jeremy Hansen, an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency. “Satellites like the RADARSAT-2 have made Canada a world leader in Earth observation, which includes agricultural land. Visitors will learn how satellite data helps Canadian farmers monitor their crops and determine the condition of their land. Radar data allows farmers to better manage their resources, like water and fertilizer; and engage in agricultural practices that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.”
The exhibition features four interactive modules inclusive of videos, a RADARSAT-2 replica, photos, and stunning satellite images. All exhibition elements are presented in both English and French. Admission to the Peterborough Museum & Archives is by donation.
Peterborough Beaches And Wading Pools To Be Monitored As Of June 25
/The City of Peterborough will be conducting staff training for this summer’s lifeguard program from June 21 to 24 at Beavermead and Rogers Cove beaches.
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All staff will be adhering to provincial health and lifesaving society guidelines for training. Members of the public are asked to give them space to safely complete their training.
Beaches
Lifeguards will monitor both beaches seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 25 until August 28.
Beavermead has a beach access mat in place from June 25 until August 28 that provides a stable surface across the sand into the water, improving accessibility for everyone.
Peterborough Public Health monitors the water quality at our beaches from June until the end of August and posts the water quality reports online. A flag or sign at the beaches also to indicates the status of the water quality when lifeguards are present. For more information on water quality reporting at the public beaches, please contact Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000.
Wading pools
Lifeguards supervise the City’s four wading pools from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, beginning June 25 until August 28. The wading pools are small, shallow pools for young children up to about eight years old. Children need to be accompanied by an adult when using the wading pools.
City splash pads
Splash pads operate form 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The City’s lifeguard program does not cover splash pads because water in splash pads does not pool or pose a drowning risk. Adult supervision is required for young children.
Full details about lifeguard program are online at www.peterborough.ca/splash.
Thunder From Down Under Returns To Memorial Centre Stage
/Thunder From Down Under returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre stage on Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm.
Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Thunder is a fully interactive experience. The performers make their way through the crowd and select a few crowd members to join in the fun on stage.
Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the best male revue show on the Vegas Strip.
Tickets are $45 & $55 (plus applicable fees) and are on-sale beginning Friday at 10 a.m. online at www.memorialcentre.ca by phone at 705 743 3561 or in person at the PMC Box Office.
An exclusive PMC SCOOP members presale runs Thursday at 10 a.m., people can sign up for the PMC SCOOP at www.memorialcentre.ca
Lakefield Nursery School Hopes To Bring The Community Together With Community Carnival
/The Lakefield Cooperative Nursery School (LCNS) is hosting a Community Carnival on Saturday at Isabel Morris Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Lakefield Cooperative Nursery School.
Visitors can enjoy a barbeque lunch, bouncy castles, face paint, popcorn, games, prizes, crafts, cotton candy and children entertainment beginning at 11 a.m.
Proceeds will go to the LCNS.
LCNS is a parent co-operative, which means that families are actively involved in the preschool experience. Families work together to run the school as assistant teachers, administrators, fundraisers and maintenance crew.
LCNS has been operating for over 48 years.
The Boro Is Calling All Budding Or Seasoned Gardeners To Help Beautify Downtown With Planters
/The Boro has put a call out for anyone, experienced or not, that would like to volunteer to plant patio planters on Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Volunteers do not need any gardening experience, or equipment. Kids are welcome though they must be accompanied by an adult.
A complimentary, local lunch provided for the morning shift and dinner for the afternoon shift.
Volunteers are to meet at the Peterborough Square Mall courtyard at Water Street and Charlotte Street. Washrooms will be available at the mall all day.
Both sessions will include a brief introduction to gardening.
Those interested in volunteering should email dawn@ptbodbia.ca to sign up and to share any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Trent-Severn Waterway Will Open In Time For Long Weekend
/The Trent-Severn Waterway will open on Friday, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.
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For the last two years, the opening of the Trent-Severn Waterway has been delayed due to COVID-19.
Lockstations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Friday to Monday.
After Monday, until June 19, lockstations will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday - Thursday. From Friday - Sunday they will be open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
From June 20 to September 5 they will be open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
Lang Pioneer Village Set To Open For Its 55th Season
/Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be opening for its 55th season on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
Following two years of altered programming due to COVID, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be resuming regular programming as the 2022 season launches.
The Village will once again be filled with costumed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades and pastimes of local settlers and First Nations in the 1800s, and farm animals will return to pastures and pens.
The Museum’s 2022 season will also see the return of many popular special events including the Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show, the Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show, Village by Lanternlight, Applefest, Historic All Hallows’ Eve and Christmas by Candlelight.
The launch of a new event, “Tying the Knot” – Early Wedding Traditions, which has been delayed due to COVID, will take place this August. This event will focus on 19th-century wedding traditions and how they have shaped practices of today.
Also launching this season is the Museum’s new permanent exhibit, Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come From. This exhibit serves as an orientation for visitors upon arrival to contextualize the settlement story and the major impacts that settlement had on the local Indigenous population.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming our visitors back,” said Museum Operations Manager, Elizabeth King. “It is exciting to return to living history programming – with live demonstrations, hands-on activities and people moving about in our buildings and roadways.”
Visitors may still purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-villagemuseum.myshopify.com/, though it is not required. Purchasing admission in advance for special events is strongly recommended to allow for faster processing upon arrival.
The Village is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays from May 24 to June 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday from Father’s Day to Labour Day weekend.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+), $5 for youths (ages 5-14), free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $30 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 5-14. Special event pricing varies. For more information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
City To Distribute Trees For Canopy Conservation On Saturday
/The City of Peterborough will host “Trees for Canopy Conservation” on Saturday at Beavermead Park.
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The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature information and activities that focus on the importance of trees and their role in mitigating climate change:
GreenUP’s Ecology Park will deliver presentations on how to plant trees and provide them ongoing care and maintenance;
4RG will present information on the value of trees and how they help with climate change with interactive tables, as well as a ribbon tree display to learn more about different types of trees;
Children’s activities include Glen Caradus’s Paddling Puppeteer show and a craft table with tree-themed activities;
Camp Kawartha will have an interactive table; and
The Sacred Water Circle will provide a First Nations perspective and drumming.
