National Canoe Day Activities Saturday & Sunday in Peterborough

National Canoe Day gets underway Saturday at 11 a.m., with activities taking place throughout the day at Beavermead Park. Then on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., you are invited to tour the Canadian Canoe Museum—free of charge! Bring the family and come and enjoy all things paddling!

[National Canoe Day; Canadian Canoe Museum]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Howard Hospital Fundraiser Takes Place Saturday Night At Market Hall

[Market Hall]

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Peterborough, You've Got Mail (Waiting): How Is The Canada Post Strike Impacting You?

We all know that snail mail has definitely decreased in recent years, but I for one miss being able to check my mailbox everyday hoping for something besides the next bill I have to pay. I've always had a love for letter writing and continue to do so with my Grandma, Mother, and a dear friend who lives in Australia. I hope an agreement is reached soon so I can post that next letter that's waiting to be sent. 

How is the mail strike impacting you personally or your business? Comment below.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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City Council Gives Its Blessing To Surveillance Cameras In The Downtown

[chextvDOTcom]

What are your thoughts on cameras being installed downtown?

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Important Meeting To Discuss Future Of Parkway Trail Tonight At Peterborough Public Library

The Peterborough Parkway Trail—a paved trail which runs from Fairbairn Avenue to the Riverview Park & Zoo—is being threatened by an approved roadway in the City's Transportation Master Plan.

There is a meeting tonight at the Peterborough Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m. to raise awareness and discuss options.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Shifting Gears Wraps Up for 2011

During the month of May, 1,250 employees from more than 100 workplaces took part in Shifting Gears, a challenge to get people to walk, bicycle, carpool or take public transit. It seems it was a successful challenge as over 100,000 km were travelled using these active modes of transportation. This relates to saving more than 43,000 kg of carbon emissions!

Shifting Gears Ambassador: Brianna Salmon

The closing ceremonies were today and awards were handed out to the best performers in each category.

Micro: A tie between The Toy Shop & Have You Seen. Honourable Mention: CIBC Wood Gundy

Small: A tie between Peterborough Green-Up & Wild Rock Outfitters. Honourable Mention: Tridont Family Dentistry

Medium: Parks Canada, Trent-Severn Waterway. Honourable Mention: Swish Maintenance

 

Large: Wal-Mart. Honourable Mention: Ontario Public Service: Robinson Place

100 percent of employees taking part: Sticklings Bakery & Studio-N

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Stuff To Do In Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

Shifting Gears Closing Ceremonies, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at The Silver Bean

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

Saturday

Ode'min Giizis Festival Sunrise Ceremony, 5 a.m. Del Crary Park

Ode'min Giizis Festival Community Procession, 10 a.m. Confederation Park

Father's Day Story & Craft for ages 5- 12, Free - 10:45 a.m. Peterborough Public Library

25 Cent Summer Reading Book Sale., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peterborough Public Library

Ode'min Giizis Festival Traditional Gathering, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m Del Crary Park

Ode'min Giizis Festival Panel Discussion, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St.

Ode'min Giizis Festival Outdoor Music Concert, 8 p.m Hunter Street Stage

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

Father's Day

Street Scene 2011 with the Kawartha Street Rods, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverview Park & Zoo

Ode'min Giizis Festival Iroquois Lacrosse Program, $10 - 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Thomas A Stewart High School

15th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show, Adult/$10; Student/Senior/$9; Youth (5-14)/$6; Under 5 free.; Family/$30 (Includes 2 adults & 4 youth). Lang Pioneer Village

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

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City Of Peterborough "Envisioning Peterborough's Future" Questionnaire

The City of Peterborough has an online questionnaire for "Envisioning Peterborough's Future," and are asking for feedback on how you would like Peterborough to look over the next 10 to 20 years. Peterborough has a Official Plan Review, which is a long-term comprehensive framework for land use decision-making in our community.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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What Is Your Vision For A Sustainable Peterborough?

Give your input on Peterborough's future. Take this survey.

[YouTube; Sustainable Peterborough; Sustainable Peterborough - What is Your Vision Survey]

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PtboPics: Author Ann Douglas At The Mother Of All Book Launches At Glow Maternity

Last night at Glow Maternity, Peterborough's Ann Douglas (a contributor to PtboCanada) launched her completely revised and updated edition of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books.

The first copy of the new book being signed

Ann Douglas (pictured at right) discussing her new book

[Having-a-baby.com]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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