PtboPics: Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School Anti-Bullying Event

Kim Driscoll (middle) pictured with students

The colour pink is prominent today at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School as they are holding an anti-bullying event spearheaded by teacher Kim Driscoll. The theme was to wear pink to send a message that students are taking a stand against any form of bullying.

Anti-bullying programs work, schools say, and more and more are focusing on stamping it out at their schools with such events. Kim Driscoll had T-shirts made for the event. Every one of them sold out.

Pink was chosen as the colour to be highly visible to help spread the message that the issue exists and for sympathy to those affected by it. Kim feels that it is a very real issue and is pleased by the involvement of the students and the teachers.

Even teachers participated in the event

[Words & pictures by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPics: Royal Wood Performing at Gordon Best Theatre

Piano rocker Royal Wood played to a sold-out show at the Gordon Best Theatre recently with Hannah Georgas. To the delight of the crowd, he mentioned that he grew up in Lakefield.

Royal Wood had his song "A Mirror Without" featured on Grey's Anatomy.

Royal Wood's newest album is called The Waiting. You can also check out a behind-the-scenes-video of his tour with Hannah Georgas.

[Words & pictures by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Sebastian Bach Comes Home To Peterborough And Eats At Riley's, Hot Belly Mama's... and Harvey's (And *Update*: Gets Arrested)

Sebastian Bach, who grew up right here in the Patch, has been back in the hood the past couple days with a couple buddies, and has tweeted several local spots he's been at, including Hot Belly Mama's, Riley's, and Harvey's. So if you thought you'd just been spotting Sebastian Bach lookalikes all over the Patch, well, you may well have... but it might also have been the real Sebastian Bach.

[photo via Sebastian Bach on Facebook via @PeteDalliday]

[Related: A 22-year-old Sebastian Bach Gives His Memories of Peterborough]

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Update on 2010-11-15 17:46 by PTBOCANADA

Sebastian Bach was arrested this morning at Riley's Olde Towne Pub. Here's the deets below via Pete Dalliday's blog entry on KruzFM's website:

Assault/Mischief/Possession of Drugs Arrest:

On the 15th of November at approximately 12:02 am the accused and several friends were at Riley’s Old Towne Pub located on George Street North. A dispute occurred between the accused and Pub staff and he was asked to leave. The accused started to walk toward the doors carrying a glass of wine. When the staff member advised the accused that he could not leave with the glass of wine, he threw it at the front doors shattering the wine glass. The staff member physically detained the accused and the police were called. As the accused was being detained, a struggle ensued and the accused bit the staff member on the left hand.

The police arrived and as a result of the investigation the accused, Sebastian Bierk age 42 of Lindroft New Jersey, was arrested. When Bierk was searched he was found to be in possession of approximately 1.95 grams of marihuana. He has been charged with assault, possession of a controlled substance and mischief under $5,000.00. Bierk has been held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.  

*And more local coverage here and here.*

The Wooden Sky Performing Outside The Red Dog

Because it's not enough to just perform inside The Red Dog, don't you know. Bands also play outside it, too. Think The Silver Hearts, for example. And now The Wooden Sky after a recent gig there.

So who's going to rock the sidewalk outside of the Red Dog next? Arkells, perhaps?

[YouTube; The Wooden Sky]

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Arkells Fall Tour Trailer (Which Includes A Stop In The Patch At The Red Dog)

Arkells have just released this awesome trailer on YouTube to promote their Fall 2010 Tour, which includes a stop at The Red Dog November 27. You can buy tickets online here. Arkells rock.  Totally.

[Arkells; The Red Dog; TicketScene.ca]

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Peterborough Residents Go Into The Dragons' Den

Last night on CBC's Dragons' Den, two local residents took on the dragons panel in hopes of a deal. Dr. Penny Forrester and Kerri Sedore (pictured above) of Professional Weight Loss Services were asking for $250,000 for 25% of their company, but unfortunately their business plan wasn't of interest to the dragons.

This is not the first time an entrepreneur from Peterborough has tried to strike a deal on the show. A couple of years ago, the owner of the Eco Laundry Room went on the show hoping the dragons would assist in helping with their plans of expansion. (Eco Laundry Room continues to have their location here on Bethune Street, as well as one in Toronto.) 

So who in the Patch has the million dollar idea that the dragons would bite on?

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris, @cupcakeJu]

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Update on 2010-11-04 15:51 by PTBOCANADA

Last night's show (Season 5, Episode 6) has now been posted and you can watch it in its entirety at CBC's Website. The local pitch starts at the 24:00 mark.

Linda Kash: Peterborough's Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel

[YouTube; IMDb]

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Update on 2010-11-02 14:48 by PTBOCANADA

Right, as per the reader comment, she lives near Peterborough, not in Peterborough. So we can't take complete ownership!

Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday

- Corb Lund and The Hurtin' Albertans (8 p.m - $35) Showplace

- Little Lake Cemetery Twilight Pageant (Tours run every 15 mins starting at 6:30 p.m. - $20) Little Lake Cemetery

Saturday

- Breakfast with Dean Del Mastro (8 a.m. to 10 a.m) Peterborough Naval Association (Map)

- Winter Gear Swap (10 a.m to 4 p.m.) Wild Rock

- Daytime Pumpkin Festival (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5, Kids under 3 are Free) Buckhorn Berry Farm (Map)

- Haunted Halloween (1 p.m. to 4 p.m - $3) The Hutchinson House

- Zombie Walk 2010 (6 p.m. - Free) Have You Seen (Map) 

- Little Lake Cemetery Twilight Pageant (Tours run every 15mins starting at 6:30 p.m. - $20) Little Lake Cemetery

- Ottawa vs. Peterborough Petes (7 p.m. - Ticket Prices) Memorial Centre

- Steel Toes and Stilettos (7 p.m - $75) Market Hall

- Could You Wait? A Wartime Musical (8 p.m - $43 adult, $38 senior) Showplace

Sunday

- Daytime Pumpkin Festival (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5, Kids under 3 are Free) Buckhorn Berry Farm (Map) 

**Have fun trick-or-treating on Sunday night and remember to follow these safety tips.

 
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