In light of MP Dean Del Mastro's recent comments, this Thursday (January 27th) at 11:30 a.m. there will be a press conference and rally in support of the CBC held at the entrance to the Peterborough Public Library.
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[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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We didn't know it was Dean. But in this recent speech he delivered at the Rotary Club all about Peterborough past and present, and what his vision has been for it, that's what he says, starting at about the 1:10 mark: "I brought back the title 'Electric City'. I hadn't heard that in years, but I did see it on a few things historically that related to Peterborough, as a moniker that related to it."
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A pickup game of 2 on 2 hockey on the canal
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris - Picture by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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City Council has endorsed cutting $422,000 from the city's $9.8-million budget for public transit, and the implications of these service cuts to bus service if approved are significant. According to a new Facebook page launched to raise awareness about the proposed cuts, the cuts to bus service would include:
-stop at 6:40 pm rather than 11:20 pm on Saturdays
-run between 8:40-5:20 pm on Sundays rather than 8:00 am-7:20 pm
-the Major Bennett bus route on Sundays will be eliminated
-Technology Drive service will be reduced from 6 to 4 trips on weekdays
"Cutting funding to public transit is a regressive action and will affect those who do not have access to private transportation or have disabilities," the Facebook page states. "It is okay to examine routes that are underused but please keep the money in the system to keep it strong."
The Facebook page is encouraging those who care about the future of public transit in Peterborough to come out to council chambers next Tuesday (January 25th, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) for a public meeting and have their say. The draft budget goes to city council January 31.
What do you think about the proposed cuts?
[photo via Speak up for Peterborough Public Transit Facebook page]
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Councillor Lesley Parnell -- "Now that I have the facts on ridership, we will need to make sure both Saturday night and Sunday night ( convension and handivan) are NOT cut." See our Reader Comments section on post for her full letter.
These episodes are produced by Crestwood's Film and Television Media Co-Op Class.
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["TV" Episode 1; "TV" Episode 2]
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From Peterborough Lakefield Community Police service media release from today:
Theft:
Sometime between the 16th of January at 12:00 pm and the 17th of January at 5:00 am suspects entered a Hostess Frito Lay truck parked on Rye Street. Once inside they removed five cases of Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips, a case of Cheeto Cheese Puffs and a case of Smokey Bacon Chips. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
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Friday
Snofest Family Swim (6:30 p.m. - Free) Sport & Wellness Centre
Saturday
Snofest Pancake Breakfast (9:00 a.m. - Free) East Peterborough Lion's Club
Wild Rock Outfitters: Nordic Ski Glide Wax Clinic (9 a.m. - $10/person) Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
Snofest: SnoGames on Armour Hill (includes Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Hockey Shootout, SnoGolf) (10 a.m. - Free) Outside the Peterborough Museum
Wild Rock Outfitters: Snowshoe Demo (10:30 a.m.) Trent University Nature Trails
Trent University: Athletics Centre Community Open House (1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Schedule) - Free)
Snofest: Chilli Contest (1:30 p.m.) Heritage Pavilion
Sunday
Wild Rock Outfitters: Classic Ski Lessons (10 a.m. - $25/person) Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
REELKids Film Festival: Stella Star of the Orient (10:30 a.m. - $5/person or $15 for four) Showplace
Wild Rock/B!ke Winter Group Bike Ride (12:00 p.m.)
Wild Rock Outfitters: Skate Ski Lessons (1 p.m. - $25/person) Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
REELKids Film Festival: Letter for the King (1:30 - $5/person or $15 for four) Showplace
To submit info for "Stuff to do in the Patch This Weekend", email evan@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada.
Local chiropractor "Dr. Doug" (aka Doug Lukinuk, former Adam Scott basketball legend and the guy instrumental for this Hoop Dreams project in the Patch) is having a wellness extravaganza on Thursday, January 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
There will be prizes and giveaways, discounts on supplements and services, as well as info sessions on various health related topics.
There will also be an opportunity to try out the latest technology (a new non-invasive 3D system) to check how healthy your body really is, and a live cooking demo with Dr. Doug's personal wellness chef that will provide healthy and delicious meal options.
Call 705.741.4404 to reserve your spot.
[Dr. Doug on Facebook, Dr. Doug's website]
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This Sunday (January 16th), there are two family-friendly films screening at Showplace to celebrate this year's opening of REELKids Film Festival.
REELKids, which runs from January 16th to January 20th, is the educational wing of the ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival, and will present more than 50 Canadian and International films to audiences of schoolchildren in the Patch and surrounding areas.
The two feature films screening at Showplace Sunday include Stella Star of the Orient at 10:30 a.m., and The Letter for the King (see pic above) at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5/person per film or $15 for 4 tickets. For more info, contact Krista English.
[REELKids Film Festival]
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Peterborough Lakefield Community Police service media release:
Break and Enter:
Sometime between the 9th and the 10th of January suspects entered a
Knox Street residence after forcing open the front door. Once inside
they removed three bottles of homemade wine, a female’s jacket white
in colour with large cuffs and fur trim around the hood, ten Nintendo DS
games with the name “Nathan” written inside with white marker and an
orange cloth grocery bag with the word “Orange” written on it.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield
Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
Theft:
Sometime between late October and early November 2010, suspects removed
a 350-gallon Grizzly brand roofing tar kettle from a construction site
on Dutton Road. Foran’s Roofing in Oshawa owns the kettle and it sits
on a single axle trailer with a 9 hp Honda gas powered motor. The unit
is valued at approximately $10,420.00. Anyone with information is asked
to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime
Stoppers.
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