December 17, 2010

Let's Fill Santa's Sleigh To Help Local Children

December 17, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation is once again helping our local children have a joyous Christmas by asking for the donation of toys to their Santa's Sleigh located at the entrance of Walmart on Chemong.

When donating, you are able to pick the name of a child in need from the list and then proceed to donate the item that they have asked Santa to bring them this year.

For more details, contact Claire Demary at 705.761.7281.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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December 12, 2010

PtboPic: The 115 Is A Royal Mess

December 12, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

And pretty much down to one lane. Avoid it.

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December 09, 2010

Peterborough Has Higher Than Average Smoking Rates Among Pregnant Women

December 09, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

And a new program has been developed that will help them quit:

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December 08, 2010

Some Peterborough Parents Very Worried About Health Effects Of WiFi Being Installed In Schools

December 08, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

What are your thoughts?

[chextvDOTcom; The Peterborough Examiner]

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December 03, 2010

Red Pashmina Campaign To Empower Women Debuts At Peterborough Santa Claus Parade

December 03, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Red Pashmina Campaign, a grassroots organization determined to empower women locally and around the world, is set to debut their initiative this Saturday (December 4th) at the Santa Claus Parade in Peterborough. The campaign is raising funds for a maternity clinic in Afghanistan—a country with the second highest infant mortality rate in the world—through the sale of red pashminas.

But in tandem with this effort, the campaign is asking Peterborough residents to nominate women in their own community who are making an impact. Residents can nominate women of their choice by purchasing a red pashmina. Red Pashmina Campaign volunteers will be handing out nomination forms on Saturday afternoon, and following the parade, pashminas will be available to purchase ($15 for one or two for $25). They will also be available for sale at a variety of locations around the Patch in the next few weeks.

For more info, call 705.559.9977 or email redpashminacampaign@gmail.com.

[Red Pashmina Campaign]

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Pictured: The front side of the postcard that will be handed out at the parade

December 02, 2010

Peterborough Coach Pulls His Team Off Ice After Racial Slur Made Against His Player

December 02, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

[UPDATED] And get this—Greg Walsh, the brave coach who stood up for his player who was the victim of the racial slur in the November 15th game, is indefinitely suspended after having his minor league hockey team walk off the ice in a unified protest. It seems under Hockey Canada rules, a forfeit (a "refusing to start play") means an automatic indefinite suspension for the coach, who could be barred from coaching for up to a year.

The player who made the racial slur? Well he got a three-game suspension and was told to write a letter of apology. The letter of apology still has not been delivered, and the offending player is back on the ice.

How ridiculous is this situation? The coach's suspension should have been overturned immediately by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), which is now investigating the matter. And the league—all leagues—should have a zero-tolerance policy against racism.

Have a look for yourself. Watch the segment below from CHEX Newswatch:

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December 02, 2010

Peterborough's Tim Dalliday Needs A Liver Transplant

December 02, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Tim Dalliday—older brother of Pete Dalliday—has been on the waiting list for a liver transplant for a year, CHEX Newswatch reports, and another potential donor fell through recently. None of his siblings are eligible donors. Anyone who is healthy and a blood match can donate. Please spread the word.