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Watch Nick Ferrio's Brand New Video Filmed In Peterborough From His Forthcoming Album
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Peterborough-based musician Nick Ferrio has a brand new video out called "Come Hell or High Water", directed by Rob Viscardis. It's from his forthcoming album Amongst the Coyotes and Birdsongs, due out May 28. The video was filmed in the beautiful Trent Nature area, Ferrio tells PTBOCanada. The single can be pre-ordered here. Watch the video below...
How Serendipity Saved David Whittington
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Cora and David Whittington, a couple from Stewart Hall just outside Peterborough, are counting their blessings today. Heroes, angels, serependity, twists of fate—however you choose to look at things, the stars aligned for David Whittington last Tuesday evening (February 24th) after he suffered a heart attack while curling at Keene Curling Arena.
His wife of nearly 40 years, Cora, explains it best in this truly remarkable post on her Facebook page...
"Last Tuesday evening David was curling at the Keene Curling Arena with his sister and some friends. He threw a rock and felt weak and leaned against the wall. Luckily a retired nurse, Pauline Gillespie took David's pulse. Finding none she told David's sister Mary to call 911. The local firefighters were having a meeting a block away and arrived in minutes. By time the ambulance made it to the hospital the cardiologist has been called and arrived. They took him to the Cath Lab and immediately found a 100% block in a major artery and opened it up with a couple of stints. From onset of the heart attack to the clearing procedure was two hours. For this reason there is minimal damage and David is feeling very well.
Two weeks ago we we were in Costa Rica in some very remote places. Needless to say it would be hard to beat the treatment we received here. David also got stung by a stingray in Costa Rica and needed antibiotics and treatment. It seems minor in comparison to this week smile emoticon
The trip was for our 40th anniversary that will be in June. I am hoping that rest of this year is a little less eventful."
Cora tells PTBOCanada David is now resting comfortably at home. And that they're now planning a special night on the Liftlock Cruise on the Trent Severn to mark their 40th anniversary in June.
[via Cora's Facebook post]
***To learn about the common signs of a heart attack, click here.
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Gord Gibb's New Online Radio Channel Captures Void In Marketplace For Baby Boomers
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There is lots of terrific local radio out there for Gen X, Y and Z but not so much for Baby Boomers anymore. So how to reach them? Why, online of course through the power of technology.
Yes, iconic local broadcaster Gord Gibb—who works at Corus's Fresh radio in town—has launched the delightfully retro YourKawarthaOldies.com as a hobby, with oldies streaming 24/7 there, as well as audio archives from the area to keep a unique "local" feel.
Gibb has even started broadcasting a live morning show there from 6 am to 9 am Monday to Friday.
He's also wonderfully self-deprecating about it all on Twitter...
Gibb has a passion for that music, and identified a major hole amongst those who want to listen to that type of music. "There was a void in the market," Gibb tells PTBOCanada. "I began building the site two years ago as something to launch and play with when I retired, but then decided the need is there now and there was no format overlap or conflict with Corus, so I ran with it."
Gibb says he first started developing the site in March 2013, began streaming it in early 2014 in beta but kept it under the radar until he was ready. He officially launched it February 15th, and the reaction has been terrific—among baby boomers and even a younger crowd that likes to hear the classics once in a while depending on their mood.
Gibb understands where the radio marketplace has gone, and isn't critical of who it caters to now at all. But he recognizes that has opened a huge market to tap into. Opportunity knocks.
"Commercial radio in Peterborough appears now to be focusing exclusively on more recent material for demographics under 50," he says. "I don't quarrel with their decision in this regard. But I also know there is a vast demo in this market 50-plus pining for this stuff."
Gibb adds: "Yes oldies are available online elsewhere and on satellite, but I wanted to create a local channel that will also include, as I can find them, audio archives from the area—radio and television."
Gibb is doing this on his own time, own dime, with his own resources—as a service to the community. He's still not able to track listeners—"I'm supposed to be able to track them, but sorting out some glitches in the tracking client," he tells us—but says the reaction amongst those who have tried it has been extremely positive.
Have a listen for yourself at YourKawarthaOldies.com.
Everything old is new. With technology and creative ingenuity.
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UPDATED: Peterborough Police Are Searching For Missing 45-Year-Old Man
/UPDATE: March 4th From Peterborough Police: "On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 3, the Peterborough Police Service located missing person 45-year-old Craig McLaughlin deceased. Our Service has notified next of kin. At this time it appears to be non-suspicious. We continue to work jointly with the Coroner’s Office. No further details will be released."
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Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 45-year-old Craig McLaughlin. McLaughlin was last seen on Saturday, February 21st at approximately 9:30 p.m., leaving his Park Street North home in his vehicle: a blue, four-door Subaru license plate 448SLM.
Mr. McLaughlin is described as follows:
· Male
· Caucasian
· 6'0"
· Medium build
· Short brown hair
· Clean shaven
· Brown eyes
· Reading glasses
· Pierced right eyebrow
· Unknown clothing
· Driving Blue Subaru ON marker- 448SLM
***Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 217 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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UPDATED: Peterborough Police Searching For Missing Teen Destiny Murphy
/**UPDATED February 23rd: Destiny has been located safe and sound, police say.
Peterborough Police Service are attempting to locate a 16-year-old female, Destiny Murphy, who has been missing since February 18th. She was last seen at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School at approximately 12:00 P.M.
Destiny is described as 5’5” tall, 125 lbs, slim build with short brown hair, hazel eyes, fair skin with freckles and wears braces.
***Destiny was last seen wearing a black coat, blue sweater, grey track pants and carrying a black backpack.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Destiny, please contact the Peterborough Police Service or Crimestoppers.
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Peterborough Crossing Guard/Hero Ken Wandless Has Died
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photo via CHEX TV
Crossing guards are heroes who keep our kids safe. Exhibit A: Ken Wandless, a longtime volunteer/crossing guard at Prince of Wales Public School.
Ken also volunteered in the school library.
Ken has passed away but no one will ever forget all the lives he touched.
The flag is flying at half-mast in Ken's honour at Prince of Wales.
Watch this segment on Ken from CHEX TV in 2012.
R.I.P. Ken.
Maryam Monsef Launches Federal Liberal Nomination Campaign For Peterborough-Kawartha Riding
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UPDATE: February 4th. The full press release from today's announcement...
At a gathering of friends and supporters at Sam’s Place in Peterborough, Maryam Monsef announced her candidacy for the Peterborough Kawartha Liberal nomination. "I believe it is time to do politics differently in Peterborough-Kawartha riding and provide a progressive alternative to the politics of division practiced by Steven Harper and the Conservative party. In our community we have clear evidence that the Conservative Party have pursued policies which have hurt, not helped the people of our community.”
Ms. Monsef attended PCVS and is a graduate of Trent University. She is co-founder of the Red Pashmina Campaign, recipient of the YMCA's Peace Medallion in 2013, represented Peterborough at the United Nations for the Commission on the Status of Women in 2013, and is an experienced community organizer. She is a sought after speaker on topics such as leadership, youth, women and inclusion.
Maryam, who recently ran for Mayor in Peterborough and garnered nearly 10,000 votes, pointed to a series of issues which she believes need to be addressed to make our community an even better place to live, work, raise a family and provide every resident an opportunity to achieve their full potential.
“I believe we need a national housing strategy that seeks to provide affordable accommodation, new investments in public transportation to ensure greater access to work and vital services and new investments in infrastructure to help meet the needs of a growing community.” Maryam told her supporters.
She went on to describe the importance of pursuing an economic development strategy which strengthens the small business community, builds a knowledge based economy, promotes the region’s cultural and tourism industries and builds on community strengths to attract investments leading to new jobs.
Ms. Monsef expressed her profound concern with the current government’s approach to environmental issues. “We have an obligation to our children and our children’s children to protect our environment and allow the next generation to enjoy clean water, safe air to breathe, and a natural environment that nurtures the soul and is not polluted by careless use.” She continued, “When it comes to climate change, not only does Steven Harper and his Ministers refuse to act, many of them simply deny it exists.”
Also present at the launch was Cammie Jaquays. Ms. Jaquays recently stepped aside from the nomination race and is now supporting Ms. Monsef. "I congratulate Cammie on her excellent campaign and the large number of new members she has brought into the Liberal party. I am proud to call her friend and am very appreciative of her support,” remarked Maryam.
Over the next few weeks Maryam will be meeting with area residents and asking them to join her in bringing change to Ottawa. Maryam ended her address with a clear commitment to the constituents of Peterborough-Kawartha “I promise to listen carefully, work hard on your behalf and provide a new way of doing politics that responds to the needs of local citizens”.
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Breaking news...
Maryam Monsef has announced the launch of her campaign to be the Liberal candidate in the next Federal election and to be Peterborough’s next MP. Her official campaign launch takes place Wednesday, February 4th at 10 a.m at Sam’s Place, 188 Hunter Street West, in Peterborough.
More info to come...
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