Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week Will Celebrate Joy And Resistance This September

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Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week will take place this year from Sept. 16 - 25. This marks the 20th year of Pride in Peterborough.

Community outreach booth, 2019. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Pride.

“Joy & Resistance” is the theme of Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2022.

The theme is a nod to the origins of ‘Pride’, which started as a riot, an act of resistance against police violence, racism and transphobia.

“Many of us have gained the ability to unapologetically and joyfully be ourselves, without the fear of violence or criminalization,” Peterborough Pride stated in a release. “This isn’t true for everyone and many do not have this luxury. We invite everyone to embrace the theme of Pride Week, take action and make it your own.”

Plans are in the works for over 20 community run virtual and in-person gatherings that folks can participate in safely. Out of an abundance of caution, organizers encourage participants to wear masks at events to help protect themselves and others.

Pride Week events will continue to provide space for participants to gather, share ideas, speak their minds, support each other, and have fun in a safe and accepting environment.

The Pride Parade will be on Sept. 24 starting at 2 p.m. from City Hall. A road closure will be in effect along the parade route, with George St. from McDonnell to Murray closed at 12 p.m. and rolling closures from 2 -3 p.m. southbound on George St. to King Street and east over to Millennium Park.

There will be no parking on George Street between McDonnel and Murray Streets from noon to 2:30 p.m. and south along the parade route from 1- 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to show their Pride and express their feelings by decorating their homes and businesses to signal that they are part of a welcoming community where nobody needs to feel alone or unsafe.

To learn more about Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2022 visit peterboroughpride.ca or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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The Douro Doings Make A Grand Return After Two Years of COVID Cancellations

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The 92nd annual Douro Doings went off without a hitch this Labour Day weekend, after two-years of no event due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The annual Quilt Raffle, hosted every Labour Day Monday, was welcomed back to the community with a packed audience.

The men’s hardball tournament and mixed 3-pitch tournament began on Saturday and came to a culmination on Monday.

Noble clinched the Men’s A final championship, while ‘Battle of the Pints’ won the B finals.

Team Towns came up B champs in the three-pitch tournament, while Team Long Balls finished the weekend as A champs.

The Douro Doings began in 1929 as the ‘Social’ and sees about 3,000 attendees each year.

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Y Drive Kicks Off New Charitable Foundation With Dunk Tank On Saturday

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Y Drive launched the Y Drive Foundation by hosting a dunk tank in Peterborough Square on Saturday.

Colin Streeter (Right) throws a ball towards the target in hopes of sending David Bui (left) into the water. Photo by Luke best

“The foundation was created in memory of Dani Sinacori who passed away in August. As a mother of 3 and teacher to many, her life was sports, teaching and family,” said Y Drive in a Facebook post. “The foundation will be geared towards school breakfast programs, youth sports and helping our neighbours when they need it.”

Participants had the chance to dunk the likes of:

  • Adam Brown (Chemong Lodge)

  • David Bui (PTBO Canada)

  • Diane Therrien (Mayor of Peterborough)

  • Jessie Primeau (Bowes & Cocks)

  • Rob & Erica (Y Drive)

According to Erica Young of Y Drive, $1160 was raised from the event and additional donations.

@ptbo_canada @Y Drive hosted a dunk tank on Saturday in memory of Dani Sinacori. All of the money raised will be used to help the community! #ptbo #ptbocanada #downtownptbo #dunktank ♬ Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

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12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; August 25th to September 5th

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Photo by Luke Best

As September starts and we begin to say goodbye to summer it’s time to fit in the last few warm weather activities before autumn begins!

Whether camping, concerts, markets and festivals, there are lots of fun activities happening this Labour Day long weekend in the Peterborough area!

 

Party in the Boro at the Labour Jam Weekend

Labour Jam Weekend is a free concert that will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.

When: 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 - 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8

 

Rock out to some tunes @ Jethro’s Bar + Stage

Jethro’s Bar + Stage is offering a variety of live music over the weekend.

When/Who: Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. vanCamp and Caitlin Currie
Thursday 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Union
Friday 6-8 p.m. Washboard Hank
Friday 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Petunia
Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. TBA
Saturday 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Diamond Dave and the Smoke Eaters

Where: 137 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON

 

Get to Douro-Dummer for the Douro-Doings

An annual event that takes place on the Labour Day weekend, featuring a baseball tournament, 10 km run, car show, children’s races, frog jumping contests, tug of war, a home-cooked meal and a chance to win a handmade quilt.

Where: Duro Ball Park, 205 Douro 2nd Line, Douro, ON K0L 1S0 & St. Joseph Parish Hall, 300 County Rd 8, Douro, ON K0L 2H0

When: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Dunk the Mayor for a good cause at the Y-Drive Dunk Tank!

Y Drive is hosting its first annual Dunk Tank event in support of the Y Drive Foundation.

The foundation was created in memory of Dani Sinacori who passed away in August. As a mother of 3 and teacher to many, her life was sports, teaching and family. The foundation will be geared towards school breakfast programs, youth sports and helping our neighbors when they need it.
Come out and dunk the likes of Diane Therrien, Adam Brown (Dr J's/Chemong Lodge), David Bui (PTBO Canada), Rob & Erica from Y Drive and Jessie Primeau from Bowes & Cocks.

When: Saturday, 3 p.m.

Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8

 

Step back in time at the Hastings Medieval Festival

The premier event for sword fighting in Canada. The festival is located, quite appropriately for any history buff, just outside the village of Hastings at Blades of Glory. It is a 3-day festival that is open to all ages.

When: Saturday 11 a.m. – Monday 5 p.m.

Where: Blades of Glory, 100 Dunlay Road, Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hastings-medieval-festival-2022-7th-annual-tickets-402621410477

 

Pick up some produce at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.

When: Saturdays from 8 a.m - 1 p.m.

Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8

 

Get down to Crooks Rapid Country Festival

Dust off that cowboy hat, grab your friends and get ready to send the summer off with a bang. Crooks Rapids Year 3 is here and we are thrilled to announce our full lineup of amazing country entertainers over 2 days of music and good times. Enjoy local food and craft vendors. Family friendly!

When: Friday, 12 p.m. – Saturday, 11:00 p.m.

Where: 9 Pickens Rd, Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0, Canada

Tickets: https://www.crooksrapidscountryfest.com/events/crooks-rapids-country-fest-2022

 

See a NASCAR at Delta Peterborough

Delta Peterborough will be hosting an outdoor Nascar meet and greet with record-setting driver and championship contender, Treyten Lapcevich!

Come out and enjoy a free BBQ, giveaways and photo-op with Treyten and his racecar.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

When: Friday, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: 1019 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2

 

Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market

A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.

When: Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: 136 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6

 

Stroll the city and see some art with the First Friday Art Crawl

First Friday PTBO is a monthly downtown art crawl that is family friendly and free.

When: 6 - 10 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.

Where: Various locations

 

Dance the night away at the First Friday art crawl after party

After you’ve seen the art come dance and enjoy music, art and performance at the Gordon best theatre.

When: Friday, 9:30 p.m until late!

Where: 216 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1

 

See James Higgins @ Crook & Coffer

James Higgins returns to the Crook & Coffer stage. Admission is free.

When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 231 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1

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Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park

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Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.

Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best

First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.

The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.

The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.

I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.

Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.

On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.

In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.

The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/

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The War in Ennismore: Amateur Boxing Returns to The Kawarthas

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Corcoran’s Boxing Club is hosting its first-ever show as a fundraiser for the club’s youth program and competitive team on Saturday.

Pete Dalliday (left) throws some punches with Jay Corcoran (right). Photo by Luke Best.

The War in Ennismore: Revival is held at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex in Ennismore. The Ontario Boxing sanctioned event will feature 12 amateur fights from boxers across the province.

At least one women’s match will take place, as well as fights featuring boxers as young as eight years old. Corcoran’s Boxing Club features a youth program that is run in conjunction with the Ennismore Optimist Club.

Ennismore was chosen as the location to host the event due to multiple club members’ ties to the area. This includes Jay Corcoran, the club’s founder, who was born and raised there.

This is the first amateur boxing event in the Kawarthas since the start of the pandemic.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door.

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Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association Hosting Beef on a Bun Drive-Thru This Saturday

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The Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association is holding their annual ‘Beef on a Bun Drive-Thru’ on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association.

The drive-thru event is held outdoors as a COVID-19 precaution.

Foodies are invited to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy their meal on site. For $15 at the gate (debit or cash), customers are sold beef on a bun, a bag of potato chips, Timbits and a choice of water or pop.

The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mi-way Beef Farm at 2264 Chemong Rd. in Selwyn Township just north of Portage Place.

The Peterborough County 4H Beef club will have their Beef projects on display during the event.

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Chamber of Commerce Announce 2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

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The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced their annual 2022 Business Excellence Awards finalists on Wednesday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The awards publicly recognize and honour local businesses and people who have demonstrated a passion for excellence.

The recognized finalists and recipients will be revealed at the Excellence Awards Event on Oct. 19. 

The event will begin with a reception at The Venue, followed by a ceremony at Showplace Performance Centre. The event hosted by Megan Murphy will feature performances from local musicians. 

“We are excited to welcome the business community back in person for our annual celebration,” says Stuart Harrison, chamber president and CEO. “As we recognize outstanding businesses within the City and County, we’re bringing together the great traditions of the Kawartha and Peterborough Chambers into an exciting new event.”

2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists (listed alphabetically)

4-Under-40 Profiles, in memory of Kathy Windrem

  • Dr. Nicole Edgar

  • Michael Gallant

  • Chad Hogan

  • Caitlin Smith

Businesswoman of the Year - Entrepreneur

  • Brenda Ibey (The Avant-Garden Shop)

Businesswoman of the Year - Organization

  • Alicia Dafoe (Village Dental Centre)

Business Citizen of the Year sponsored by Nexicom

To be announced at the ceremony!

Business Student Leadership Prizes

  • Jehan Mahboob (Trent University)

  • Aiden Rice (Fleming College)

Commercial Development or Renovation

  • CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage (Peterborough Office)

  • Lakeshore Designs (Boathouse Boutique and Bikini Beans Cafe)

  • TVM Group Integrated Real Estate Company (365 Armour Rd)

Customer First

  • Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses

  • Kawartha Country Wines

  • Ricart Branded Apparel & Promo

Employer of the Year

  • Friendly Fires

  • Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

  • Savage Arms

Entrepreneurial Spirit

  • At the Lake Distributing

  • Organized by Design

  • Suzi Home Maker

Peterborough County Farm Family of the Year

  • To be announced

Green Initiatives

  • B!KE The Peterborough Community Bike Shop

  • Nutty Bean Cafe

  • Suzi Home Maker

Health & Wellness

  • Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

  • The Mane Intent

  • Pulse Physio & Performance

Hospitality

  • The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

  • Publican House Brewery & Pub

  • Starbucks at Trent

Local Focus

  • The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

  • Living Local Marketplace

  • New Beginnings Contracting Services

Marketing & Promotion

  • Peterborough Humane Society (Our Pet Project)

  • Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA Social Media Revamp)

  • Phillip Jolicoeur The Marketing Guy (Havelock Chamber of Commerce - Member Spotlight)

Micro Business

  • Dan Joyce Clothing

  • Flossophy Ptbo

  • The Mane Intent

New Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Faheem and Fardos Mohammadzada (Brothers Pizza)

Not-for-Profit

  • Community Care Peterborough

  • Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation

  • Peterborough Humane Society

The President's Award

  • To be announced

Professional Services

  • D.M. Wills Associates Limited

  • Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

  • Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

Retail

  • Central Smith

  • Dan Joyce Clothing

  • Millbrook Mercantile

Skilled Trades

  • CS Remodeling and Renovations

  • New Beginnings Contracting Services

  • Studio of Hair Design

Tourism

  • Hutchison House Museum

  • Kidz Playland

  • Lang Pioneer Village Museum

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Photos: The Strumbellas perform at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park.

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Juno award-winning band, The Strumbellas, performed at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park Wednesday night.

Photos by Luke Best

Attendees were happy to welcome them back to Kawarthas, by filling the park and dancing into the night. The Strumbellas did not disappoint. With a high-energy performance they had the crowd singing along to their hits such as “Spirits,” “We Don’t Know,” and “In This Life.”

The evening was concluded with an encore featuring a cover of Shania Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”

Lead singer Jimmy Chauveau described the evening as “all sorts of magic” and that he couldn’t wait to come back.

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Photos: Nagasaki Commemoration Lantern Ceremony at Little Lake

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The Peterborough Peace Council hosted its annual Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration Ceremony at Little Lake on Tuesday evening.

Traditionally the lanterns have been released towards the fountain however this year’s strong winds sent them along the shoreline. Photo by Luke Best.

“It’s important to remember exactly what happened,” said Gianne Broughton, a Peterborough Peace Council member.

The commemoration began with Broughton acknowledging the 77th anniversary of the dropping of an atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S Military.

Peterborough Peace Council member Sheila Nabigon-Howlett then shared how Canada has not yet signed the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty and called for the end of nuclear tech.

“This is an opportunity to look at the globe and see what is happening. It’s not pretty,” she said.

An open invitation was offered if anyone would like to speak their mind, about the past or about the future. Two speeches were made after an open mic invitation was offered to speak their mind, about the past or about the future, followed by a song.

Peterborough Peace Council and supporters were invited to release paper lanterns into the water after the sun had set. This Japanese custom is a gesture of respect for those who have died and gives participants a moment to think about their ancestors and loved ones.

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