October 07, 2010

Video: Highlights From "Peterborough Day" At Queen's Park

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[via TVCogecoOntario's Channel]

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October 06, 2010

Things I Miss About Peterborough (The Town Where Everybody Knows Your Name)

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Up until recently, I called Peterborough my home. I was one of those Trent University students that graduate and decide to stay in Peterborough a bit longer. I truly felt like I wasn’t finished with Peterborough by the time graduation rolled around. I also graduated a few years ahead of my friends, and that was a big factor in my decision to stay. It’s a beautiful city and I really enjoyed my time there.

After graduating, I worked at Peterborough Green-Up and have since decided to attend baking school in Toronto. After arriving in Toronto, I immediately felt like a fish out of water. This is by far the biggest place I’ve ever lived. I miss Peterborough a lot. Below I've listed a few things that I’m reminiscing about. —by Thalia Bock (aka @thebockster)

1. The town where everybody knows your name Peterborough was my Cheers bar (if only people shouted, “NORM!” every time I entered a store). After living there for four-ish years, I could barely walk down the street without seeing someone that I knew. I loved it!

2. Peterborough Green-Up I honestly miss Peterborough Green-Up. I had such a great experience working there! I was in the Air Quality department, handling the website (Peterborough.zerofootprint.net), along with sitting at the front desk and answering the phone. Everyone that works there is so incredibly friendly and passionate about what they are doing. When I began working there, I immediately felt at home. There is such a large network of people interested in the environment in Peterborough, doing things like Green Drinks and Car Free Day.

3. The Main Ingredient One of the first things I noticed about where I live in Toronto is that it is very difficult to find a one stop bulk food store close to home. Some places have lots of spices and nuts, and the others have candy. The Main Ingredient was such a staple in my grocery shopping that I’m going through withdrawal!

4. The Wine Shoppe on Charlotte Can you tell I like to buy in bulk? Everyone at the Wine Shoppe is so friendly, it blows me away! They’ve even lent me one of their dollies when I realized I couldn’t walk my boxes of wine home. They’re also really great about answering questions to non wine connoisseurs (ahem, me). Also, it’s just plain fun to bottle wine!

5. The bike paths and parks I gotta say, Peterborough has a really great trail system! I love the bike ride up to Trent—it’s wonderful in the fall. I thoroughly miss riding my bike around Peterborough. It was always an adventure! The trails are really helpful when trying to navigate Peterborough by bike. Jackson Park is such a beautiful park as well. And who can forget the Ecology Park?

6. The Peterborough Twitterverse Before moving from Peterborough, I attended a few tweetups (like the one below at Natas Cafe). I really enjoyed meeting all the wonderful and friendly people through Twitter! They are by far the most attentive and caring people that I’ve followed through Twitter. I get a little sad when I see the Peterborough "tweeps" scheduling a tweetup, because I know I won’t be attending. Moral of the story? Follow as many Peterborough people on Twitter that you can find! You’ll meet lots of people with neat interests!

What would you miss most about Peterborough if you left? Comment below.

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October 05, 2010

The Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market Wraps Up 2010 Season This Wednesday

October 05, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Sniff. Sniff. This Wednesday (October 6th) marks the final day of the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market for this year.

So go to the finale to stock up on your fruits and veggies, get recipe ideas, buy beautiful fall flowers, buy those gifts and crafts you’ve been eyeing all season, run into regulars you know, and to say bye to the vendors (though some of them can be found at the Peterborough Square mall on Wednesday mornings for the winter season).

Chef Ursula Fugger of Windswept B&B in Hastings will be returning to the market to provide an on-site cooking demonstration, along with recipe ideas and tasty samples.

And there will be a raffle, where customers can win their own harvest basket!

[Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market]

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October 05, 2010

PtboPics: AppleFest at Lang Pioneer Village

October 05, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Lang Pioneer Village started in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the rural history of the area. Their next special event is "Spooky Halloween" (Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 23, 24). Visit their website for hours and ticket prices at Lang. Click here for directions.

[Photos by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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September 19, 2010

PtboPics: Peterborough Petes Season Ticket Holder BBQ; And Former Petes Captain Steve Webb Rides Into Town For A Good Cause

September 19, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

ABOVE: Petes fan Robert Condon chats with new GM Dave Reid and 2nd year forward Luke Hietcamp during Sunday's Season Ticket Holder BBQ hosted by the team. (The Petes open up their regular season at home Thursday against Oshawa.)

BELOW: Jeff Leal, MPP, helps welcome home former Petes Captain Steve Webb after his ride to raise funds for his W20 Foundation was completed today at the Memorial Centre.

[Peterborough Petes Schedule; W20 Foundation: Creating Opportunities In Education Through Hockey]

[photos submitted by PtboCanada contributor @petedalliday, the voice of the Peterborough Petes on @kruzfm]

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September 19, 2010

PtboPic: Sam's Place Rocks

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[Located on Hunter Street across from the Red Dog]

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September 10, 2010

Stuff to do in the Patch This Weekend...

September 10, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday

- 2010 Mann Cup - Peterborough Lakers vs New Westminster Salmonbellies (7:45 p.m. - Adults $20, Children $15) Memorial Centre

- DBIA Jazz Restaurant Tour (Evening - $20) Call 748-4774 for more info or stop in at the DBIA

- Colin James (8PM - $52) Showplace

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Saturday

- Kawartha Lakes Cycling Tour (7 a.m to 5:30 p.m. - Adults - $25 Pre-registration, or $30 same day. 16 & under - $20 Pre-registration or $25 same day)

- Pathway of Fame 13th Annual Induction Ceremony (10 a.m. - Free) Del Crary Park

- DBIA Jazz Festival (Noon to Midnight - Free) Millenium Park

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- 2010 Mann Cup - Peterborough Lakers vs New Westminster SalmonBellies (7:45 p.m. - Adults $20, Children $15) Memorial Centre

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Sunday

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Have a GREAT weekend Peterborough! Don't Stop Believin'!

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September 03, 2010

Stuff to do in the Patch This Weekend...

September 03, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this loooooooong weekend?

Friday

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Saturday

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Sunday

- Pioneer Corn Roast (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Adults $10, Student/Senior $9, Youth (5-14) $6 Under 5 free, Family $30 (includes 2 adults & 4 youth)) Lang Pioneer Village

- Kawartha Arts Festival (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Free) Fenelon Falls

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Monday (Labour Day)

- Here is what is opened and closed.

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- GAME 7!!! Peterborough Lakers vs Brampton Excelsiors (7 p.m. - Adults $16, Seniors/Students $10.50, Children $3) Memorial Centre

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

...Looks to be a rainy weekend, better rent a few flicks!

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