Here's a "rant" style video by the GPAEDC on what makes Peterborough a great city to live, work or start a business. It's hosted by Jef Dueck.
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Shelley Hermer snapped this hilarious picture at Paris Marine near Lakefield. If you see a funny sign in and around Peterborough, take a picture and email it to us or tweet us.
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There is a special public meeting at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Office (1994 Fisher Drive), on Monday, March the 4th at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting provides a chance for Peterborough to suggest and discuss revisions to the City of Peterborough Official Plan, which covers everything from land use to growth management strategies.
"The meeting will include a brief presentation from City Planning Staff to present the findings of the Plan It Peterborough Official Plan Review public consultation program which commenced in 2011 and to highlight planning changes that have occurred since the last comprehensive review of the Official Plan."
Learn more through the City of Peterborough's Plan It website.
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Head over to the Board Room at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board office (1994 Fisher Drive) on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. to join the discussion on the possibility of a casino coming to town—and the pros and cons of such a decision. This is a special public Planning Committee Meeting and the city would like your input. So make sure to give it.
[Related: Case Study: What Happened When Springfield Opened A Casino; The Peterborough Casino: What the OLG Isn't Telling You; Casino Would Be One Of Largest Employers]
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Jennifer ChambersJennifer Chambers is celebrating 10 years of service in Peterborough as owner of Century Health, now located at 291 Charlotte Street—a building which her and her husband, Nathan, purchased in 2011.
Century Health relocated to their current location after moving from their original space on Park Street, known then as Clinic 288. Their building on Charlotte has undergone some beautiful upgrades and renovations, creating a calming, welcoming environment for clients.
There will also be more renovations to come as Jennifer and Nathan plan to restore the building to its orginial look on the exterior.
Along with five treatment rooms and 10 Registered Massage Therapists, there is also a beautiful studio space available upstairs. Ideal for yoga classes, seminars, group sessions and photographers, it is available for $25/hour and can be booked both online or by giving them a call.
You can reach Jennifer and the Century Health team at 705.749.3337, by emailing info@centuryhealth.ca, or connect with them on Facebook.
The Tennis Ball Massage: 3 minute fix
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You can pick up your copy (or send one to a friend) of the 2013 Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine. Available for free at the Visitor Centre, the mag showcases events, places and activities to take part in locally. It is a great publication to promote tourism here in the area.
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Peterborough entrepreneurial competition Bears' Lair is looking for entries via Facebook. Enter a video from February 1st to March 20th to compete for a prize package valued at more than $20,000 in business products and services. The Top Seven finalists will be announced on March 25th and asked to speak at the Creative Cocktail for 3 minutes each on April 4th. The competition grand Finale takes place on April 25th at Market Hall where the entrants will have 15 minutes to present to the Bears with one winner being chosen that evening.
You can also follow Bears' Lair on Twitter and read our coverage of the 2012 and 2011 events.
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Parent and Teacher resource store Play and Learn (at 947 Lansdowne Street West) has closed their business due to lack of sales. There is no notice on the door or their voicemail yet of the closure, but the store is vacant of inventory and PTBOCanada just received confirmation from Play and Learn head office in Kingston.
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If you've ever been walking along Charlotte Street when all of a sudden you were drawn to the scents of vanilla, cinnamon and berries floating through the air, that's no doubt the wonderful smells of the Kawartha Candle Company located at 196 Charlotte St. Shirley Leahy will be celebrating one year of ownership in the new year—and the business was orginally established back in 1999 by its previous owners. She welcomes you to come and enjoy all the shop has to offer including purses, wallets, scarves, home accents and of course candles! Jar candles like the ones below range from $9.99 to $21.99.
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