Loomex Group Breaks Ground On New 22,000 Square Foot Building At Peterborough Airport

The Loomex Group, best known for their operation of the Peterborough Airport and the new Seneca College Peterborough Campus, broke ground on their new 22,000 square foot building located at the Peterborough Airport. The building will be home to the majority of the 22 Loomex employees from their three divisions: Loomex Property Management, Loomex Training and Consulting, and Loomex Communications & Consulting. The new building will also have office space for rent to tenants who are interested in being located at the airport—making it an incubator for aviation businesses. The new building is slated to be open in early 2015.

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The Patch Clothing Store Moving To Old SKIRT Location In Downtown Peterborough

As a follow-up to our post on the downtown clothing store SKIRT not reopening, it looks like a new clothing store is moving into its place. The Patch, which has locations in Sauble Beach, Cambridge and Guelph, will now have a Peterborough location at 400 George Street North.

They are currently accepting resumes for new positions and you can stay connected with them by following @ChooseYourPatch on Twitter.

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Update: October 17th, 2014 - The Patch is now open!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Downtown Clothing Store Skirt Doesn't Look To Be Reopening

[UPDATE: Here is what's opening in that location now.]

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ORIGINAL POST

We reported back in June that downtown clothing store Skirt was temporarily closed. They indicated on the front door that they would be reopening August 15th, but that date has long come and gone. Now the Skirt logo sign has been removed and the store is looking sadly vacant. Their phone lines are no longer working either. Anyone know its status or what is going in here now?

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Look At The Awesome Pride Menu Pita Pit Has In Downtown Peterborough

It's Pride Week in Peterborough, and have a look at the amazing menu—a Pride Menu—a Pita Pit in the downtown has posted to its window... Beauty.

Love this @PitaPitCanada in @Ptbo_Canada #unite #PTBOpride @PTBOPride @downtownPtbo pic.twitter.com/FqZhiRXAGS

— Victoria van Veen (@TorivanVeen) September 13, 2014

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New Bell Service Centre Coming To Downtown Peterborough Could Create Up To 400 Jobs

Photo via @sandramdueck on Twitter

Here's the full press release today...

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Bell Canada and its subsidiary Nordia today announced the opening of a new call centre in Peterborough to serve Bell residential and wireless customers. Part of Bell's strategy to improve customer service, the investment of approximately $5 million will create an expected 400 new jobs in Peterborough.

"Delivering a better service experience at every level is a core part of Bell's customer-focused investment strategy," said John Watson, executive vice president of Customer Operations for Bell. "Bell is proud of our investment in new call centres here in Ontario and across Canada, and the new Peterborough location will play a major role in ensuring Bell delivers a superior customer experience."

Photo via @stoosnews on Twitter

Since 2010, Bell's wholly owned subsidiary Nordia has opened or acquired 8 call centres in communities across Canada, including Peterborough, to serve Bell customers.

"I am delighted with today's announcement by Bell," said Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett, who was joined by Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and J. Murray Jones, Peterborough County Warden. "The new centre reflects not only a significant employment initiative, but a strong vote of confidence in the Peterborough economy by a highly respected Canadian company. Many have worked tirelessly to bring about this economic boost to our community and we will continue to support Bell and Nordia as they bring this initiative to life."

"Delivering great service to Bell customers is all about attracting and retaining the most skilled and passionate customer service representatives," said John DiNardo, president of Nordia. "We chose Peterborough for the skill and stability of its workforce as well as the high quality of life available in the community."

Nordia is in now recruiting for both management and frontline service positions, with training sessions beginning in November and the first Bell customers to be served later that month. Once fully operational, the centre expects to employ 400 people and contribute approximately $14 million to the local economy each year.

[media release via BCE.ca]

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Dr. Brenda Tapp On Cancer Fighting Foods

Dr. Brenda Tapp

Everyone has someone in their life that has been affected by cancer in some way, shape or form. It is almost unavoidable.

What if you knew there were some simple dietary changes you could make to help prevent it from affecting you? Dr. Brenda Tapp of the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine specializes in complementary cancer care.

She is the only naturopath in town registered with the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (learn more about her in her first feature post with us here). In this column, she teaches us about cancer fighting foods supported by scientific research.

Nutrition therapy is playing a bigger role in cancer prevention and treatment. Research indicates that genetics causes only 5-10% of all cancers, while diet/lifestyle causes 90-95%. Diet alone accounts for up to 35%, which surprisingly surpasses tobacco as a cause. This means that 35% of cancers can be prevented by dietary changes alone! Specific cancers such as breast, prostate and colon cancer can be reduced by an even higher percentage of up to 75%.

Also, the National Cancer Institute states that patients who are well nourished before and during cancer treatment have a better prognosis, recover faster and reduced rate of complications. This is something so simple to work on and take control of.

7 TIPS FROM DR. TAPP ON CANCER FIGHTING FOODS TO TRY:

1. Consume Brassicas Daily: The brassica family of veggies includes cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, turnip, radish, watercress, etc. All of these veggies contain several phytochemicals (plant based comounds) that reduce the risk of hormonally driven cancers, improves liver detoxification, and prevents DNA damage.
How much is needed? 1 cup per day is all that is required to benefit from these veggies.

2. Do Not Avoid Soy: Soy contains compounds that act as phyto-estrogens (plant based estrogens). Soy acts as a hormone buffer by displacing the body's stronger estrogen, reducing the risk of hormone sensitive cancers. Soy also contains a compound called genistein which inhibits the growth of blood vessels in tumours helping to starve them of nutrients.
How much is needed? 100 grams per day of organic soy (tofu, tempeh, soy milk).

3. Garlic, Onions, and Leeks: The garlic family of plants can actually prevent the initiation, promotion and recurrence of various cancers. The high concentration of selenium can inhibit cancer growth, and the high concentration of sulfur-compounds aids in liver detoxification.
How much is needed? 3 cloves of raw garlic per day. Try it in a salad, or mix things up with a stir fry!

4. Consume Flaxseeds: Studies have shown flax to reduce breast and prostate cancer cell proliferation, increase apoptosis (cell death), and decrease tumour size. It is also capable of increasing the success rate of Herceptin and Tamoxifen (medications prescribed in some cases of breast cancer).  How much is needed? 2 tbsp per day. (Note: Seeds must be ground and can be added to cereal, smoothie, salad or yogurt.)

5. Consume Shiitake Mushrooms: This particular mushroom contains a compound that increases the number of macrophages, T-killer cells, and T-helper cells (3 different types of white blood cells), and prolongs the life of some cancer patients.
How much is needed? Consume 3 to 4 mushrooms per day.

6. Spice up Your Life: NF-kB (nuclear factor kappa B) is one of cancer’s master switches. These spices should all be incorporated into your daily diet to prevent this gene from being turned on: basil, pepper, caraway, cardamom, chilli pepper, cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel, ginger, mint, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, rosemary and turmeric.
How much is needed? 1 tbsp per day.

7. Lycopene: Lycopene is a compound found in tomatoes, watermelon, and grapefruit. Lycopene is more bioavailable when lightly cooked. Tomatoes can worsen arthritis, so increasing other lycopene containing foods is beneficial.
How much is needed? 1 cup of lycopene containing food per day.

With all of this info, how can you not want to make even a few small delicious changes to benefit your health?

This is the second in a series with Dr. Brenda Tapp of of the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine. Read her first column here.

If you have any questions about your health or about naturopathic medicine, Dr. Tapp would be happy to answer them. For more info on Dr. Tapp, go to:

Phone: 705.761.6596
Website: drbrendatapp.com
Twitter: @PtboNaturopath
Facebook: PeterboroughCentreOfNaturopathicMedicine
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/drbrendatapp

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: The Amazing SaveOnEnergy Home Assistance Program

When it comes to energy bills, absolutely no one likes to pay more than they have to. Unplugging appliances, lowering or raising the temperature depending on the season, and even turning off the lights are all small tricks that can definitely help in both the short and longterm.

But when it comes to really making a change, sometimes the initial investment of buying Energy Efficient products like fridges and stoves can be quite costly. To provide MAJOR assistance with this, Peterborough Distribution Inc. (with assistance from GreenUP) is running a program funded by the Ontario Power Authority to help make a change in the way we consume energy, by helping us use less!

The SaveOnEnergy Home Assistance Program is designed to help “Income Qualified Participants” such as students, seniors and lower income families to reduce their electricity bill so that their expenses are more manageable. As much as some of these potentially eligible people would love to save money on utilities, the upgrade costs can sometimes be too much to take on. This program is here to help out bigtime with those upgrade costs.

Getting started is quite simple. Peter Goering from GreenUP is a Certified Energy Advisor and can be reached at 705.745.3238, ext. 200. He will determine whether or not you qualify and then arrange to do an initial assessment of your home providing low wattage light bulbs where possible and determine if any of four eligible appliances (refrigerator, window A/C, chest freezer and dehumidifier) exceed established thresholds and criteria. Then he will let you know if you are eligible to receive any appliance upgrades.

Peter also lets you know approximately how much electricity is being wasted with your current devices—which can be quite an education in itself. The entire audit/assessment, including eligible appliance upgrades, is completely free of charge!

Funding for the program is set to finish at the end of 2014 so time is of the essence! Ontario, as a whole, needs to reduce its electricity consumption. This is due to both aging infrastructure and increasing awareness around global warming and other environmental issues. This program is part of the Ministry of Energy's goal to create a “culture of conservation”. The Ministry estimates that with every $1 invested in energy efficiency, the province avoids paying $2 in costs to the electricity system in the end.

The benefits to taking part in the program seem quite obvious: updated, ENERGY Star appliances and reduced energy bills for starters. Another huge benefit is that energy conservation helps eliminate greenhouse gases and have a healthier environment. Best of all, the program is completely FREE to participate in!

Your only investment is time (you have to actually be there when they assess and install!). As mentioned, the program is open to “Income Qualified Participants” students, seniors, and low income families. The income cutoffs are listed on GreenUP's website, and it does depend on the number of adults living in the household. For specific details and to find out if you are eligible, click here!

For eligibility details and more info, go to Greenup.on.ca or call Peter Goering from GreenUP at 705.745.3238, ext. 200

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A Trent University Grad Won The Tim Hortons Duelling Donuts Contest

Jennifer Brown, who just graduated from Trent University with a biochemistry major, has won the Tim Hortons Duelling Donuts Contest. Her idea—creme brulee-filled doughnut topped with peanut butter cups—topped 76,500 submissions for the $10,000 grand prize.

Brown battled it out with three other finalists in an online vote, and will now get to see her creation sold in Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada.

The four finalists had been chosen by a panel including Jason Priestley, Ben Mulroney, Jann Arden and Anna Olson.

Watch her winning pitch below to see why Love REESE'S® To Pieces rose above the competition, and look for it at Tim's in the coming months...

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: A Look At Premiere Studio Of Dance

With the end of the summer upon us, parents and kids alike are in scramble mode. Gone are the leisurely days, replaced by hectic school schedules and after school activities.

This has many parents looking to get their children involved in something each season to keep them engaged and active. If you’re searching for something new to get your children into, look no further than Premiere Studio of Dance and all it has to offer!

Located at 1046 County Road 19, on the outskirts of Peterborough, the studio offers three beautifully renovated studios with professionally sprung hardwood floors and mirrors to fully enhance your child’s experience.

Opened originally in 2000 by Robyn Carter who is the head instructor, Premiere Studio of Dance is celebrating its 15th and most exciting season yet!

Easily the city’s largest and most prestigious dance school, it is now home to 10 fully certified B.A.T.D. instructors (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) who are continuously learning and updating their qualifications as well.

Offering classes for all ages (toddlers to adults) and skill levels (beginner to competitive), this season Premiere Studio of Dance is offering more classes than ever. The classes you’ll find are:

• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip hop
• Jazz
• Acro
• Modern
• Contemporary
• Musical theatre/Broadway

Whether they are a beginner student who simply wants to have fun and stay active, or a seasoned veteran who is looking to hone their skills and further a future career, each pupil's needs are catered to in order to create an unforgettable experience.

With a proven record of success, Premiere Studio of Dance is second to none. Dancers from the program have gone on to do some pretty incredible things, including being accepted into elite post-secondary arts schools, winning prestigious competitions at high levels, teaching and choreographing as a career, and even going on to a career as a professional dancer!

If a dancer is looking for more of a challenge, Premiere offers a competitive dance program which is the strongest in Eastern Ontario.

The competitive team offers 2 levels based on the amount of classes offered each week. Dancers can participate by taking as few as 3 classes per week.

Competitive dance classes can be quite demanding, but in the end are incredibly rewarding for both the student and parents alike!

At the season's end, there is a final recital which is a celebration of all things learned throughout the year. Each student receives a progress report with important feedback to aid in their growth as a dancer.

1046 County Rd 19

After the regular season comes summer camps and refreshers before another great season commences all over again!

For more info on Premiere Studio Of Dance (1046 County Rd 19), contact:

Email: info@premieredance.ca  
Phone: 705.741.6545
Website: Premieredance.ca  
Facebook: Premiere Studio Of Dance
Twitter: @PremiereDance
Instagram: premierestudioofdance  
YouTube Channel: PSDdance 

Watch this fun Premiere Studio of Dance promo video below for more info...

Your first choice in dance training! Call 705-741-6545 info@premieredance.ca

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Prosperity Trade Show 2014 - The Show All About Business

The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s annual Prosperity Business Trade Show is fast approaching. The show will be held on September 10th, 2014, at the Morrow Building and will feature more than 100 exhibitors. The annual show is comprised of members of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, and features unique and cutting edge businesses from all corners of our economy. Last year, the show underwent a radical change, introducing a brand new Network Cafe featuring a cash bar, catering and free coffee.

Adam Noble

This year, show sponsor Microage will be showcasing the latest technology in the PTBOCANADA.com Microage Network Café. In addition to the new Café (that we're a sponsor of this year), the Chamber partnered with the Greater Peterborough Innovation
Cluster and their startup incubator, known as the Cube, to create a brand new “Innovation Zone”. It was in this zone that International Award Winning scientist Adam Noble’s company, Noble Purification, was officially launched. For 2014, the show promises even more collaboration with Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, featuring an even larger Innovation Zone.

“As the premiere Peterborough business trade show, we believe that the Prosperity tradeshow is the ideal opportunity to showcase the best innovations and most promising entrepreneurs that Peterborough has to offer,” says Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster Executive Director Martin Yuill, adding “We look forward to utilizing the Innovation Zone to profile both new technology based start-ups as well as our supporting partners in the entrepreneurial ecosystem."

Peterborough Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Stuart Harrison remarked, “The Prosperity Tradeshow is one of my favourite events of the year because it truly showcases the very essence of what it means to be entrepreneurial. There are businesses of all sizes from single entrepreneur start-ups all the way to international corporations. It is truly remarkable to see the business community come together to show us just how incredible our city really is.”

The show will take place on September 10th from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Morrow Building (next to the Memorial Centre).

For more information on Prosperity, contact Chad Hogan, Member Marketing Advisor:
Phone:
Office -> 705.748.9771 x206
Toll Free -> 1.877.640.4037
Website: peterboroughchamber.ca
Email: chad@peterboroughchamber.ca
Twitter: @ptbochamber
Fax: 705.743.2331

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