Caught On Tape: Illegal Dumping At Vinnie's On Erskine

Vinnies does not want your garbage. Here is surveillance video that shows two people in a van unloading their stained, dirty, broken sofa's behind the store Tuesday night. This is just wrong, and those people know it, but don't want to pay to bring it to a dump themselves. Instead, Vinnie's has to foot the bill. 

[chextvDOTcom; Related: PtboPics: Vinnies Grand Opening At New Location (The Old One To Be Converted Into Food Bank)]

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Make A Splash By Helping Out The Nicholl's Oval Splash Pad Fund

Local folks are raising money to help make a splash pad at Nicholl's Oval a reality for all the neighbourhood kiddies to enjoy, as there are currently no working splash pads east of the Otonabee River. The Help Make a Splash campaign is hoping to raise funds through various community activities and fundraising events. To learn more and how you can support the cause, go to their website, or their Facebook and Twitter pages.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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The Habitat For Humanity Build On Jane Street Is Starting to Take Shape

Here is the background story on the Jane Street build.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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There Is A Neighbourhood Shifting Gears Heritage Home & Tree Walk Tonight & Thursday

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Two More Cowards Charged After Assaulting Their Girlfriends

(EDITOR'S NOTE: virtually everyday, these types of domestics turn up in police reports)

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

1. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend.
 
On the 25th of August at approximately 645 pm police responded to a domestic at a McDonnel Street address.  The female victim was observed to be bleeding from the nose when police arrived.  Investigation revealed that her 49 yr old boyfriend had punched her, hit her over the head with a folding chair and threatened to kill her.  The male was arrested at the scene and has been held in custody for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The victim did not require medical attention.
 
2. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend arrested in Oshawa.
 
On the 24th of August 2011 a female attended Durham Regional Police to report an assault that occurred in Peterborough at her residence on Stewart Street.  The incident had occurred on the 23rd of August.  The information was passed onto Peterborough Lakefield Police to continue the investigation.  The victim and her 39 year old boyfriend had been involved in an argument that resulted in the boyfriend pushing the victim, grabbing her by the throat and kicking her.  She did not require medical attention.  On the 25th of August, the boyfriend was arrested in the Oshawa area and he has been returned to Peterborough for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault and breach of probation.

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Here Are Some Amazing Pictures Of Lightning From Last Night's Storm In Peterborough

To view more pictures from the storm, click on Jay Callaghan's Facebook album (the first 18 pictures are from last night).

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900 Backpacks Stuffed With Supplies Will Be Distributed By United Way To Kids From Low Income Families

19 percent of youth in Peterborough are living in poverty. The United Way of Peterborough is doing their part to help out with programs like this backpack one, but funding has been a challenge. Watch this segment below for more on the program and how you can help:

[chextvDOTcom]

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Video: Flash Mob At Little Lake Yesterday To Raise Awareness For Canadian Mental Health Association

[YouTube; Peterborough CMHA]

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Marc Savard's NHL Career In Limbo As He Battles Post-Concussion Syndrome

Peterborough's Marc Savard likely won't be returning to the Boston Bruins this season, and it's unclear whether he'll ever be able to play again in the NHL after two severe concussions.

[chextvDOTcom]

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Police Make $29,000 Drug Bust Yesterday (Again Express Concern Over Growing Drug Problem In City)

Photo courtesy Peterborough Lakefield Community PoliceFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

On 17 Aug 11, members of the Peterborough Lakefield Police Service Drug Unit conducted a vehicle stop on the Parkway, just north of Crawford Drive.
 
The sole male occupant of the vehicle was arrested and the following items were located and seized from inside of the vehicle:
 
9 ounces of cocaine (253 grams)
124.5 grams marihuana
3 marihuana cigarettes
60 oxycontin pills
and approximately $3000 cash.

The vehicle being used was also seized as offence related property.
 
The total street value of the drugs seized is $29,000.
 
Charged is Kyle Bertrand, 24 years of Peterborough with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone, possession for the purpose of trafficking in marihuana, possession of marihuana and proceeds of crime.
 
Bertrand has been held in custody at this time and will appear in court on 18 Aug 2011.
 
Once again police want to express their concern over the growing drug problems that Peterborough is experiencing. Not only are police making several arrests regarding drug traffickers and users, but on many occasions, the quantities have been substantial.
     
Police are encouraging the public to assist police in dealing with the issues caused by illicit drugs. The public are extra eyes and ears and can report any drug activity or pass along any knowledge of drug activity within our community to the police. Also remember that information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers.
 
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