PtboCanada.com Proud Sponsor Of Epic Hunter Street Canada Day Street Party!

Hunter Street is the place to be this Canada Day (July 1st!), as the street from Aylmer to George will be closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a celebration that includes an Arts and Crafts market, Family Fun Fair, an appearance by Koski, and a huge downtown retail tent sale. There will be restaurant specials all day long, so perfect day to hit a patio!

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PtboPics: Mountain Bike Movie Premiere "Strength In Numbers" At Splice

 The Mountain Bike movie by Anthill Films, Strength In Numbers, premiered in Peterborough on Saturday night at Splice to an enthusiastic crowd.

Numerous models of Trek Bikes were on display from Wild Rock, and be sure to drop in there to learn more about which line suits your riding style.

Mike Watt, owner of The Plush Boutique, was on hand to show off the new line of Levi's 511 Commuter Line which are perfect for cyclists. Water resistant, 3M Reflective Tape on the interior cuffs, and pockets with features galore sure show Levi's dedication at gearing this to cyclists.

For more about the event, see outdoors blog Trail Swag and also learn about Peterborough's new Mountain Bike destination Harrold Town.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Video: A Look Inside The Spill Coffee Bar In Downtown Peterborough

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PtboCanada Video: The Gilmour Street Garage Sale 2012

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Elton John Is Breaking (Some) Hearts In Peterborough

After the online ticket ordering system went down this morning, it became a scramble to purchase tickets for his upcoming September show. Some went down to the Memorial Centre to join the lineup, while others stuck to dialing the busy phone lines and persistently trying the Memorial Centre website. How did you fair? And will anyone be able to get our Elton John vinyl signed?

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here's Video From The Growing Line At Memorial Centre For Elton John Tix

[via The Wolf]

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Some Fireworks From 2012 Victoria Day Weekend At Del Crary Park

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These Baby Robins Were Born This Week In Peterborough To Proud Parents

These baby nestlings hatched on Tuesday, May 15th...

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A Person By The Name Of Elton John Is Playing Peterborough September 8th

Kruz FM and The Wolf report this morning that Elton John is coming to Peterborough on Saturday, September 8th at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 25th at 10 a.m. for the concert, which takes place at the Memorial Centre. Tickets will be available at MemorialCentre.ca, the box office or by calling 705.743.3561. We have a feeling these tickets might go quickly.

You might have heard a few of his songs...

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The Peterborough Drive-In Opens This Weekend!

The Mustang Drive-In (2134 Preston Rd) opens for the season this weekend. The box office opens at 8:15 and is cash-only. This weekend, The Lorax starts at 9:00 p.m., Battleship plays second at 10:30 p.m. and playing third on Sunday is American Reunion.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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