August 07, 2011

PtboPics: Another Habitat For Humanity Build Gets Underway

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The official groundbreaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity's upcoming builds on Jane Street in Peterborough took place Friday afternoon. These two homes will be built in part by Kenner Collegiate's new Senior Youth Build Program, and Habitat will also be offering many Women Build days in the fall due to the huge success of the program from their most recent build on Towerhill Road. If you are interested in volunteering, click here for info.

Sandra and her three daughters Estefany, Michelle and Nicole are ready to begin the build for their home

Eager to be homeowners, Nyssa and Dennis with their children Madalyn and Caleb

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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July 31, 2011

Maplewood Wayside Chapel Near Apsley Might Just Be One Of The World's Smallest Chapels

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Built in 1967 by Dick and Isabel Lucas, at capacity it has room for probably about 10 people. It's located on Hwy. 620 near Apsley. Check out some pictures...

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May 29, 2011

PtboPics: Old Lawn Bowling Club Building Moves To Its Home At Nicholls Oval As A Rugby Clubhouse

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[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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April 21, 2011

PtboPics: Exhibition "Walter Walker: A Life In Canoes" Opens At Canadian Canoe Museum

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A wonderful new exhibit opened last night at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Click to see the pictures...

April 14, 2011

Pictures From 1970s Exhibit At Peterborough Museum & Archives

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Photo above & at right/Julie Morris

Even though I just missed being born in the Seventies—I was born in 1980—I was delighted to check out the Bellbottom Days exhibit on at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (see the pics in this post from the exhibit). Did you know Peterborough Square opened its doors on May 1st, 1975? Did you know Pop Rocks were tested right here in Peterborough? Were you one of the teens "Scooping the Loop" around George and Water Streets, or could you be found at the Windsor Hotel, better known today as the Pig's Ear?

Photo courtesy Peterborough Museum & Archives

If you would like to learn more or take a '70s trip down memory lane, the Bellbottom Days display is a must-see. It is on until May 15th.

The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on weekend and holidays. The exhibit is free of charge, but donations are appreciated.

[Peterborough Museum & Archives]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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April 12, 2011

Have A Tour Of Market Hall This Thursday At Open House

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The crowd at Live and Uncorked This Thursday (April 14th), from 4 to 6 p.m., Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is opening its doors to the public for a tour of the new theatre, including guided backstage access.

This represents the first opportunity for the general public to experience all of the upgrades and renovations the new Hall has to offer, including all new acoustical engineering, retractable stage, sprung dance floor in the main hall and lobby, new seating and balconies, and $9 million dollars in improvements.

"It is this community that has made the wonderful changes to Market Hall possible," says Karen August, Market Hall General Manager. "And we want the community to see what they have helped bring about."

PtboCanada live blogged the "Live and Uncorked" event there recently and got a chance to see inside this world-class facility. Check it out for yourself this Thursday.

[Market Hall]

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March 28, 2011

PCVS Continues To Do Everything In Its Power To Keep Its School Alive

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PCVS, which has been by far the most aggressive and vocal school in launching various public awareness campaigns to keep its school afloat (one of Adam Scott, Kenner, TASSS or PCVS will likely be closing), has now added a new poster campaign to the mix.

The posters—"Closed Doors At PCVS Means Closed Doors At Downtown Businesses"—are showing up in windows of stores downtown in support of keeping PCVS open.

PCVS's Peterborough Needs PCVS Facebook page now has more than 2,000 fans.

[Peterborough Needs PCVS]

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March 23, 2011

Video: How The Peterborough Lift Lock Works

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Ever wondered how our Lift Lock actually works? Here's a fun segment below from the Discovery Channel explaining all about our world famous Lift Lock.