Run to Live Launch Party Is This Sunday In Peterborough

[Run to Live]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Flying In A Cessna Over Peterborough As Part of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week

The recent Women of Aviation Worldwide Week was an opportunity for women to be able to fly in a small aircraft who had never done so before. As soon as I heard that Peterborough was taking part, I knew instantly it was something I wanted to do. So on Saturday morning, I was so excited that I arrived at the Peterborough Airport well ahead of my 9 a.m. scheduled flight time.  

It was a dreary, cloudy day, and at first I wasn't sure whether we would even be able to fly. My nerves were kicking in as I signed the waiver—and pleasantly questioned my pilot, Hubert Wren, on his credentials.

We soon headed out to the tarmac, where Hubert assisted us getting settled and buckled into the four-seater Cessna. Hubert was great at explaining all the steps involved to prepare the aircraft for takeoff, and talking about what all the dials and buttons are for in the cockpit.

It wasn't long before we were zooming down the runway, and up we went. I have been lucky enough to travel quite a bit over the years, but it was surreal to be in the front passenger seat of such a very small aircraft. My nerves began to ease, and I soon began to enjoy the sights below. We flew as far as Rice Lake for about a thirty minute flight in total. I was so grateful to have had this opportunity to see our city from this bird's-eye perspective.

In total, 51 women participated on Saturday in the flights from Peterborough Airport—there were three pilots who volunteered their time—and plans are already in the works for next year's Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, which takes place March 5 to 11.

[Words and Pictures by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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The Trash & The Wolf 101.5 Building Awareness for Relief Efforts in Japan

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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Former NHL-er George Laraque Speaking In Peterborough This Wednesday

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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Video: Dean Del Mastro Is Completely Condescending To Margaret Atwood

[UPDATE] More on the story here.

[YouTube; Atwood and MP scrap over copyright]

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David Goyette Launches New Book "Heading to Happy" At Splice

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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Your Chance To Provide Valuable Input On PRHC's Strategic Planning

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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Peterborough Police Revamp Website & Launch "My Beat" Alert Notification Service

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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Peterborough's "Seedy Sunday" Will Get You Inspired For Spring

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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