March 19, 2011

Former Trent Student Bob Hayes Talks About His New Book "Wolves of the Yukon"

March 19, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Bob Hayes recently dropped by Titles Bookstore in Peterborough to talk about his new book, Wolves of the Yukon.

Bob, who is an alumnus of Trent University, described the writing process as "a full year of writing that took ten years to write." Bob left Peterborough in 1975 and went to the Yukon to research and write about Yukon wolves. This book is a compilation of 25 years worth of knowledge as a wolf biologist.

When writing the book, Bob felt he had to tell stories to keep the reader engaged but found it difficult with his past of writing scientific papers. But he managed to pull it off, and Bob gives thanks to his family for helping him through it as it truly was a joint effort: His family helped him research the book, his daughter edited it, his brother provided the drawings, and a friend of his daughter provided the maps.

Drop in to Titles Bookstore to pick up a copy of Wolves of the Yukon.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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March 18, 2011

Run to Live Launch Party Is This Sunday In Peterborough

March 18, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

[Run to Live]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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March 16, 2011

PtboCanada Takes You On A Tour of Peterborough Fire Services

March 16, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Recently, we took a tour of Peterborough Fire Services in order to learn more about their operations and how they keep the city safe. Read on for the story...

March 14, 2011

Former NHL-er George Laraque Speaking In Peterborough This Wednesday

March 14, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) has organized a one-day event this Wednesday (March 16th) called “Georges Laraque: My Canadian Story”. Laraque will be sharing his experiences as a second-generation immigrant from Haiti and how it influenced his experiences growing up in Tracy, a small community outside Montreal.

On the ice, he was known as an "enforcer" but off it, he is known for his outgoing and friendly personality. He is committed and passionate about a number of causes, including animal welfare, the relief effort in Haiti, and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Also, he continues to be involved with numerous charities and wants to serve as a positive role model to young people.

The event takes place this Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre. Tickets are available for free—limited to 4 per person—at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (205 Sherbrooke St Unit D, across from the Fire Hall, in person only).

For more info, please contact Jason Stabler, Coordinator of the PPCII, at (705) 743-0882 x230 or via email at jason@nccpeterborough.ca.

[Photo via George Laraque Facebook page]

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March 09, 2011

Your Chance To Provide Valuable Input On PRHC's Strategic Planning

March 09, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

PRHC is encouraging Peterborough residents who haven’t done so to complete their online survey before the deadline of Monday, March 14. So far, the survey has received more than 200 responses. This is your chance to provide valuable input on PRHC, which is building a strategic plan to shape the hospital's future—and further address the needs of our community. Check out more info on PRHC and their vision planning in this excellent video below:

[PRHC online survey; PRHC Strategic Planning Video]

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March 09, 2011

Peterborough Police Revamp Website & Launch "My Beat" Alert Notification Service

March 09, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Police Launch New Website:
The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service is happy to
announce the launch of its new website. The site, which will be
available today, is designed to meet our objective of working with the
public to solve issues concerning safety in our communities. The site
provides online information about the programs and services provided by
the dedicated members of your police service. The site has several new
features that our service is very excited to offer to the community.
These include the ability to view the site in 24 different languages,
access to many community partners by direct links, and the launch of a
new interactive crime analysis map program using real time crime data.
We welcome all members of the public to visit our site at
www.Peterboroughpolice.com. For further information please contact
Dave Humber Director of Communications and Technology at 705-876-1122
ext 266.

Police Launch “My Beat” Alert Notification Service.
With the launch of the new Peterborough Lakefield Community Police
Service website, members of the community will now have access to “My
Beat”, an alert notification service. The Peterborough Lakefield
Community Police Service, in partnership with Nexicom, the Emergency
Management Division, Trent University and Fleming College, will have
access to broadcast emergency alerts to their respective audiences.
Anyone who resides, operates a business is employed, attends school or
visits the City of Peterborough or the Village of Lakefield can register
for this service. “My Beat” will keep citizens informed of important
events through the delivery of short text messages to cellular phones or
e-mail addresses.

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March 07, 2011

Video: Fashion Show Raises Money For PRHC's "Closer Campaign"

March 07, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

More money was raised on Saturday night to help build a new cancer radiation treatment centre at our hospital at a fun fashion show in Lakefield for the Closer campaign.