March 01, 2011

The Peterborough Zoo is looking for your votes!

March 01, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

The Riverview Park and Zoo is looking for your votes in the latest Pepsi Refresh Project campaign. The Riverview Zoo already treats small animal species, but their space and resources are limited. The Pepsi Refresh Project lets groups submit "Fresh" ideas for the public to vote on. You can create an account on Pepsi's webpage and vote once a day. Voting started today at noon and ends on April 30th, where the winner will be awarded a grant of up to $100,000. The zoo would like to use the money for things such as a new dental sink, a surgical table and lighting, cages and tanks, and a digital X-ray machine.

Head on over to the Pepsi Refresh Project to get started.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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March 01, 2011

Dude Stands Out On Ice On Little Lake In Broad Daylight And Cuts Copper Wire From Pier Wall, Dude Busted

March 01, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

Theft/Mischief Arrest:
On the 28th of February at approximately 10:27 am a witness called the
police after watching a male standing on the ice in Little Lake cutting
copper wire from the pier wall in front of the Scouts Canada building.
When officers arrived the male started to walk away from the area and
was apprehended just north of the Scouts Canada building. He was found
to be in possession of a hacksaw, wire cutters and other tools.
Investigation determined that approximately 30 feet of cooper wire had
been cut out of ABS piping along the west pier wall of the marina.
Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000.00. Michael Joseph
Giroux age 34 of Edinburgh Street was arrested and charged with theft
under $5,000.00, mischief over $5,000.00 and failing to comply with
conditions of a probation order. He was taken to court, remanded into
custody and will reappear in court later this morning.

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February 28, 2011

Peterborough Cycling Summit 2011

February 28, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

This Thursday from 5:15 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. is the Peterborough Cycling Summit at the Holiday Inn (Map).

The speakers include:

Steve Parish - Mayor of the Town of Ajax

Steve Roberts - Manager of Roads and Bridges for the County of Lennox & Addington

Jane Fogal - Halton Regional Councillor and a Town of Halton Hills Local Councillor

Eleanor McMahon - Share the Road

You can sign up for the summit for free, and download a .PDF brochure to learn more about it.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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February 25, 2011

Video Of Anti-Bullying Flash Mob At Lansdowne Place

February 25, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Lansdowne Place, the mall where flash mobs happen, had another one on Wednesday when students from Adam Scott broke out in a choreographed dance as part of Pink Shirt Day festivities to help raise awareness about anti-bullying efforts.

[YouTube]

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February 25, 2011

Stuff To Do In Peterborough This Weekend

February 25, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Frosty glass at the King St. Parking Garage. Photo: Evan HoltFriday:

Harry Manx presents Folk Under the Clock at Showplace Performance Centre - 8 p.m. Tickets $37.50

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art - 8 p.m. Tickets $18, $16/seniors, $10/students

Saturday:

Heritage Week Final day of this event with activities taking place throughout the city.

The Art School of Peterborough hosts the 1st Annual Art-a-Thon - Noon to Midnight, $5

Snofest Family Skating at Evinrude Center - 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. - Free

Ron James at Showplace Performance Centre - 8 p.m. Tickets $54

Peterborough Green-Up Disco Fundraiser at Splice, 8 p.m. Tickets $25

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art - 8 p.m. Tickets $18, $16/seniors, $10/students

Sunday:

YMCA Half Marathon begins at 12:30 p.m. (123 Aylmer Street) More info here

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art - 2 p.m. Tickets $18, $16/seniors, $10/students

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February 24, 2011

We Take You Inside Dreams of Beans Roasting House

February 24, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Many of you probably start your morning out with a cup of java to give yourself a kickstart to the day. Recently, I popped into the little Dreams of Beans Roasting House located on George Street. I had always been curious to see the roasting process and how the java in my cup came to be.

I was warmly greeted by owner Johanna Sinclair (pictured below left with her giant roaster) at her roasting house. She was a wealth of information and knowledge, and shared her passion and dedication of all things coffee with me. Johanna has done a lot of travelling around the world to continue to flourish her passion and bring back more expertise and new ideas.

Her main Dreams of Beans café at 138 Hunter Street has been a thriving place, and Johanna was thrilled about opening the tiny roasting house on George St. a couple of years ago. I was happy to hear from her about how many local merchants and restaurants offer roasts from Dreams of Beans, including Maggie's Eatery and Brio Gusto amongst many others.

If you ever get the chance to pop by her roasting house on top of your visit to her café, it's definitely worth the trip!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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February 21, 2011

PtboPics: Family Day At Ontario Speed Skating Oval In Lakefield

February 21, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

There was a great crowd out today for Family Day at the Oval in Lakefield. Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal was out with his family (see his picture below), and the ice conditions were pretty good considering the warm weather we've had of late, so kudos to the ice crew. People were able to try speed skates which were made available, and there were hot dogs and hot chocolate being served. It was fun in the sun.