Recently, we took a tour of Peterborough Fire Services in order to learn more about their operations and how they keep the city safe. Read on for the story...
This Wednesday, The Trash will be donating 100 percent of cover charge proceeds to the relief effort in Japan, which their Prime Minister Nato Kan calls "the toughest and the most difficult crisis for Japan" in the 65 years since the end of World War II.
Also, local radio station The Wolf has set up a special page on their website where you can learn about various ways to help Japan via the Red Cross, and get more information about the situation there. (Their sister station Kruz FM has done the same.)
If you know of other events/resources happening in Peterborough to raise money for Japan, please add to our comments section below or email us at tips@ptbocanada.com.
[The Trash "Retro Relief Rules" on Facebook; The Wolf page for relief efforts]
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The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) has organized a one-day event this Wednesday (March 16th) called “Georges Laraque: My Canadian Story”. Laraque will be sharing his experiences as a second-generation immigrant from Haiti and how it influenced his experiences growing up in Tracy, a small community outside Montreal.
On the ice, he was known as an "enforcer" but off it, he is known for his outgoing and friendly personality. He is committed and passionate about a number of causes, including animal welfare, the relief effort in Haiti, and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Also, he continues to be involved with numerous charities and wants to serve as a positive role model to young people.
The event takes place this Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre. Tickets are available for free—limited to 4 per person—at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (205 Sherbrooke St Unit D, across from the Fire Hall, in person only).
For more info, please contact Jason Stabler, Coordinator of the PPCII, at (705) 743-0882 x230 or via email at jason@nccpeterborough.ca.
[Photo via George Laraque Facebook page]
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[UPDATE] More on the story here.
[YouTube; Atwood and MP scrap over copyright]
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David proudly displays his new book. Photo by Evan HoltDavid Goyette, Executive Assistant to Mayor Daryl Bennett, was at Splice last night to launch his new book, Heading to Happy. This is David's second book, and it took him just over three years to write it. Heading to Happy is David's personal collection of 40 learned lessons in the art of living.
Exerpts were read by Betsy McGregor and Tim Rowat, while Jason Chessar gave a personal comentary on how the book influenced him.
David's book consists of 40 notes, but the most important one to him is based on the last line of The Beatles song "The End" on Abbey Road—"The love you take, Is equal to the love you make." That is the most important message David would like to convey.
All proceeds of the evening were donated to Our Space, and graciously accepted by Our Space Executive Director, Ken Whatman.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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PRHC is encouraging Peterborough residents who haven’t done so to complete their online survey before the deadline of Monday, March 14. So far, the survey has received more than 200 responses. This is your chance to provide valuable input on PRHC, which is building a strategic plan to shape the hospital's future—and further address the needs of our community. Check out more info on PRHC and their vision planning in this excellent video below:
[PRHC online survey; PRHC Strategic Planning Video]
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From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...
Police Launch New Website:
The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service is happy to
announce the launch of its new website. The site, which will be
available today, is designed to meet our objective of working with the
public to solve issues concerning safety in our communities. The site
provides online information about the programs and services provided by
the dedicated members of your police service. The site has several new
features that our service is very excited to offer to the community.
These include the ability to view the site in 24 different languages,
access to many community partners by direct links, and the launch of a
new interactive crime analysis map program using real time crime data.
We welcome all members of the public to visit our site at
www.Peterboroughpolice.com. For further information please contact
Dave Humber Director of Communications and Technology at 705-876-1122
ext 266.
Police Launch “My Beat” Alert Notification Service.
With the launch of the new Peterborough Lakefield Community Police
Service website, members of the community will now have access to “My
Beat”, an alert notification service. The Peterborough Lakefield
Community Police Service, in partnership with Nexicom, the Emergency
Management Division, Trent University and Fleming College, will have
access to broadcast emergency alerts to their respective audiences.
Anyone who resides, operates a business is employed, attends school or
visits the City of Peterborough or the Village of Lakefield can register
for this service. “My Beat” will keep citizens informed of important
events through the delivery of short text messages to cellular phones or
e-mail addresses.
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This Sunday (March 13th) is "Seedy Sunday" at St. James United Church, when Peterborough's 7th annual seed exchange happens. It takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and is a free event.
"Seedy Sunday" is a great event to come out and get the knowledge, tools and resources you need to get growing this season. There will be vendors selling a variety of locally grown heirloom seeds, rootstocks and other gardening goodies, and local gardening and community groups will be on hand to offer resources, advice and information.
There will be also be skills-based gardening workshops and a seed exchange area, where participants can trade seeds or purchase some for a donation.
For more information, go to the blog Urbantomato, click on this Facebook event page, or email "Seedy Sunday" Coordinator Jillian Bishop.
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More money was raised on Saturday night to help build a new cancer radiation treatment centre at our hospital at a fun fashion show in Lakefield for the Closer campaign.
[chextvDOTcom; Closer to Care: A Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Centre]
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Friday
31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5
Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students
Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) present Nifty 50's Musical, 8 p.m. $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family
Mid-Life Crisis at The Venue (286 George St. N) $15, Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free
31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5
Premiere Studio of Dance presents Showcase 2011, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Showplace Performance Centre, $15
Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students
Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) presents Nifty 50's Musical, 8 p.m., $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family
Greg Keelor with Travis Good at The Venue Doors open at 8 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Sunday
18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free
31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5
4th Line Theatre presents 8th Annual Breaking Ground hosted at the Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter St E at Museum Drive) 2 p.m. *Admission is free but limited seating available
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