PtboPic: The Last Branch of a poplar tree comes down at the beav's house
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[photo submitted by Marty "The Beav" Silvestri]
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Peterborough Blogs
The International Dragon Boat Festival Was Simply Amazing
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This weekend, I had the honour and privilege to be a part of the Gala celebrations held at the Evinrude Centre for all the participants of the International Dragon Boat Festival being held in Peterborough. I was a volunteer at the event, and never have I been so moved by the courage and strength that stood in one room.
These ladies, and men too, were absolutely remarkable as they made memories with their "sisters". This was the 3rd International Dragon Boat Festival, but the first time a Gala event such as the one I was at has taken place.
This evening was truly special to these paddlers, and I was filled with emotion as breast cancer survivors approached me to hug me and thank me for my contribution to making the evening a reality—and also to tell me how hospitable and welcoming Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, has been to them, and how wonderful our city is. I very much agree.
I hope you all, at some point over the weekend, had a chance to take in the energy that surrounded Little Lake over those three days.
—Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor
[All photos by PtboCanada Creative Director Evan Holt]
[Survivors Abreast; International Dragon Boat Festival]
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PtboPics: Kruz FM's Pete Dalliday and Catherine Hanrahan in the Studio
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[photos submitted by @KruzFM]
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Spotlight: DAVIDsTEA at Lansdowne Place
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Located at the top of the escalator at Lansdowne PlaceWhen I heard that Peterborough was getting a DAVIDsTEA, I was ecstatic. Although we have lovely little local tea shops such as the Teeny Tiny Tea Room and The Magic Rolling Pin in town, the nearest shop that offers a huge selection of loose-leaf tea is an hour and a half away.
I showed up when DAVIDsTEA opened their doors last Saturday (June 5th) at Lansdowne Place to buy some Kinrin Matcha, as I was almost running out. Although it is fairly expensive, it is far and wide the best tasting of the Matchas.
The friendly staff at DAVIDsTEA offered me a sample of the tea of the day and let me take in the aroma of any of their teas on display.
They had plenty of tea accessories for sale as well—travel mugs (with integrated tea press), kettles, mugs, glasses and natural sweeteners such as honey and agave nectar. You can purchase single teas, 50g bags or 100g tins. You also get a discount off your next purchase if you bring your tin(s) back in.
I’m sure to be a frequent visitor, especially when I’m in need of my favorite fix. Earl Grey. Hot.
Take in a huge whiff of any of their delicious teas
Free taste samples of their tea of the day
PtboPic: The GE Picnic at Nicholls Oval Was a beautiful ride
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[photos submitted by Jeffrey Macklin, @jeffreymacklin]
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PtboPics: Standoff in the Patch
/The man has been captured by police. Here's a couple photos our creative director Evan Holt took at the scene:
[Man, 43, apprehended after standoff at a Hunter St. W. apartment]
PtboPic: Mark Steenhuis of the Peterborough Lakers in action at season home opener last night (the Lakers won 10-8)
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[photo submitted by Stewart Stick, @stickshots]
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Must See: Peterborough Dragon Boat Festivals
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This Saturday (June 5th) will mark the 10th Anniversary of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Del Crary Park on Little Lake.
More than 100 community teams are participating in this year's event, which is a fundraiser for the PRHC's Breast Assessment Centre.
The following weekend, from June 11 to 13, breast cancer survivor teams from around the globe will be here participating in the International Dragon Boat Festival on Little Lake.
Peterborough's Survivors Abreast is hosting this worldwide event, which is meant to raise breast cancer awareness internationally and encourage participation from breast cancer survivors.
Make sure to come out and support these wonderful events. Fun to watch and a great cause!
A team practice for the Dragon Boat Festival
[Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival; International Dragon Boat Festival; Survivors Abreast]
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