Have You Seen... Closing Sale Is This Sunday

This Sunday at 1 p.m. will be the Have You Seen... closing sale. Looking for a good deal on movies? Head on down before they are all gone!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here's Your Before & After For Today As Aji Sai Opens On Corner Of Reid & Parkhill

After years of looking at the "Green Building" on the corner of Reid Street and Parkhill Road, it has received a much needed makeover. Japanese restaurant chain Aji Sai has now moved into 667 Reid Street and are offering Grand Opening specials.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Take A Look At The Design For A Proposed Commercial Development Going In On Lansdowne Street

The Peterborough Co-Op has returned to its roots and moved out to Highway 7 West to supply farmers. The original Rural Roots building, however, is being demolished to make room for a new plaza. It looks like a national bank is moving into the first building, but the second building is still available for lease to be ready for approximately Spring 2012. Take a look at the design of the proposed development:

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Have You Seen... Let's Us Know What's Going On Behind Closed Doors (Sort Of)

After local independent movie rental shop Have You Seen... announced they were closing, the windows have been papered over in preparation for their closing sale. That seemed clear enough, until we read the new notice on their door...

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Blushing Brides Is Having A Retirement Sale & The Store Is Up For Sale

After nearly 24 years in business, Blushing Brides shop owner Sharon Genge has decided to retire and the store is scheduled to close on December 31st unless Sharon can find a new owner before then. There are terrific 50% off sales and deals happening until then if you're going to be needing that perfect dress soon!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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You Might See More People Eating Cupcakes Around East City

A new cupcake and cake shop will be hosting their grand opening this Friday (October 28th). Enticing Cakes is located at 72 Hunter Street and can be reached at 705.775.2253.

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Read The Warm & Funny Goodbye Letter To Customers From Have You Seen...

A Peterborough movie rental favourite, Have You Seen... officially closed their doors today. Left behind is this thank you letter to customers:

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Here's The Shiny Findings From A New Report On The Economic Impact Of The Shining Waters Railway

This morning in Peterborough, the Shining Waters Railway group revealed the results of an economic impact study commissioned to explore the local economic feasibility of restoring Peterborough-Toronto commuter rail service and upgrading the existing track. The line would run 120 kilometres with a total of eight stations between the Peterpatch and Toronto's Union Station.

Among the projected conservative estimates, according to the report:

• Nearly 2000 jobs to be created and $531 million in economic output ($433 million in Ontario) due to capital investment in upgrading track, constructing bridges, and refurbishing rolling stock. Most of the difference would occur in New Brunswick where rail cars will be refurbished.

• An additional 110 jobs and $13 million per year in economic output due to operation of the commuter rail line.

• More than $12 million in tax collections for the province and $4 million for the federal government.

• Nearly $13 million a year in travel time savings and travel cost savings, $0.6 million a year in environmental savings from new and diverted riders of the service and $11 million in 2031 in accident related costs.

• If full Phase 1 & 2 operation begins by mid 2015, the economic impact between now and 2020 is approximately $700 million – combination of construction and operation related impacts and ongoing travel savings.

According to the report, these estimates "do not consider the likely impact of increased rail freight service, non-commuter related travel (tourism, for example), development around the stations, and possible attraction of new business to the region. These estimates do not consider economic activity from alternative ways in which public funds might have been used."

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Here Are Some Goodbye Letters Posted At Have You Seen Movie Rental Store

When you wander through Have You Seen..., you can see the sparse shelves and other signs that the doors to Have You Seen will sadly be closing soon. Like these letters:

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