Naked Truth Campaign Begins To Bring Awareness To Affordable Housing Shortage In City

Naked Truth Teaser ShotA new campaign, "The Naked Truth About The Affordable Housing Shortage in Peterborough", has begun.

Some of the stats from a teaser press release that went out:

Naked Truth #1: At 1,500 families, Peterborough has one of the longest waiting lists for affordable housing.

Naked Truth #2: 25% of Peterborough tenants are paying more than half of their income on rent. In some cases, people are paying up to 80 percent of their income on rent.

Naked truth #3: More than half of Peterborough renter households can't afford a one-bedroom apartment.

According to the release, "there is hope and one group of Peterborough women are taking matters into their own hands."

Follow @PtboCalndrGirls on Twitter and "Like" Peterborough Calendar Girls on Facebook for updates in the coming weeks and to help spread the word about the Naked Truth campaign, which officially kicks off early October.

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PtboPics: Families From New Canadians Fishing Event At OFAH

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) partnered with the New Canadians Centre (NCC) of Peterborough and Coleman Canada to host the New Canadians Fishing Event at the OFAH|Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre on Saturday. About 85 New Canadian Centre clients attended the event, and experienced a range of outdoor activities and education such as fishing, archery and invasive species awareness lessons. Here's some pics from the event...

—photos and info courtesy Beth McClelland

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PtboPics: The Smiles Were Everywhere Despite The Rainy Day For Dragon Boat Festival 2012

Catching raindrops on his tongue

The ducks didn't seem to mind the rain one bitPeeking out from the safety of the shelter

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Penny on the Roof In Support Of Breast Cancer Treatment at PRHC

We dropped by Sears to give our support to Penny Parent who is on the roof to support Breast Cancer Treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  Penny's stay on the roof is all part of a fundraiser called Peterborough Cares founded by Camille Parent.  The idea behind this was to have fundraisers going on throughout the city on one simultaneous weekend.  Paul Rellinger has been on the roof of The Brick this weekend in support of Habitat For Humanity, as well as events taking place at Morello's Independent for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, and Wal-Mart in support of the Canadian Red Cross. [Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt] Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.

PTBOCanada Pics: Peterborough Bikefest

Cooler weather and the chance of rain didn't stop people from heading down to Millennium Park in Peterborough for Bikefest 2012 yesterday. Local shops Wild Rock and B!ke: The Community Cycling Hub were there to help give free tune-ups for bicycles.

Free swag and information about safer cycling were abundant, as well as lots of chat about future plans that the City of Peterborough hopes to implement to make for a more cycling-friendly city.

Read more about the event over at Trail Swag.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPics & Coverage: Women's Only Event At Wild Rock

On Sunday evening, Wild Rock hosted a special Women's Only event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 50 women who had RSVP-ed for the event were welcomed with a bag of goodies as they arrived, including a travel mug from Marmot, a 3-visit pass to Goodlife and an assortment of other items. There were also door prizes and contests to enter for some fabulous prize packs. The place was bustling as women networked and chatted as they sipped wine and sampled horderves. It was a great evening, and one that I'm sure will become an annual event.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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RSVP For Wild Rock's Special Women's Only Event

On Sunday, May 6th from 6 to 9 p.m., Wild Rock in Peterborough is hosting a special women's only event.

Don't forget to RSVP, as the first 50 to do so will receive a gift.

All ranges of fitness topics will be covered, from barefoot running to yoga and cycling.

[Via Trail Swag]

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Here's Some Videos Promoting Easter Seals Telethon In Peterborough

Easter Seals Telethon is April 1st, and airs live on TVCOGECO and CHEX Television from noon to 6 p.m.

In this video, we meet Michael, a Peterborough area "Easter Seals Kid" living with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

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Car-Free School Day

Don't forget that today is a Car-Free School Day. The first Wednesday of each month, Peterborough Moves encourages you to enjoy some fresh air and walk to school.

For more information about Car-Free School Days, or to register your school for a program package (and chances to win monthly prizes), please contact Maeda Welch at Peterborough Green-Up, (705) 745-3238 ext. 216, or by email.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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