Video: Watch A Mural Come Together In A Junior Common Room At Trent U

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[YouTube via Flavour Fashion Blogspot]

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PtboPics: Polar Plunge 2011 In Chemong Lake

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Polar Plunge 2011 More than 100 people braved the chilly water today at Chemong Lake to take the Polar Plunge. Here are photos and an interview with one of the participants, Jay Scotland.
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Kids Show Off Their Hand-Crafted Cub Cars At Crestwood

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On Saturday (February 5th), the annual Kawartha Waterways Scouts Canada Kub Kar Rally was held at Crestwood Secondary School. Cubs from across the Peterborough area came together to test the limits of their hand-crafted cub cars. Trophys and medals were presented for both stock and custom designs, fastest run of the day, and overall fastest cumulative time. More than 150 kids entered cars they customized and decorated. —Text and pics by PtboCanada's Jeffrey Macklin

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Plush Owner Mike Watt Is Channeling Joaquin Phoenix

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Mike Watt, owner of hip Peterborough stores Plush, Flavour Fashion and S.O.S, tells PtboCanada he's not sure when the beard is going to go. For now, he says even though it does get itchy, it's staying put—and continuing to grow. When the beard comes off, we will break the news.


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Missing Peterborough Boy: Shaquille Pecco

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[**UPDATE: Missing person Shaquille Pecco has been located. He was staying at a friend's residence and is fine.]

From Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service release...

Missing Person

Shaquille PECCO
14yrs
6', 170lbs, Medium Build, Short Black Hair with tight 2 inch Braids, Brown Eyes, Good Teeth wearing black jeans, black hoodie and carrying a black backpack.

PECCO left his Dublin Street residence on the 24th day of January 2011 at 1515hrs. He as not been seen since. He did indicate that he had lots of friends and places to stay, however there has been no luck in locating PECCO.

PECCO takes four types of medication which he left at his residence. Police and family do have concerns for PECCO's well being as he is not taking his medications. Any information please contact the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122.


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Peterborough's Liz Lewis Pitches "Sexapalooza" To The Dragons' Den Tonight

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Yet again a local entrepreneur is headed to the den in hopes of securing a deal with the dragons on CBC's Dragons' Den.

This time it is Liz Lewis with her company Sexapalooza. She has asked for $100,000 for a 40% stake in her company. With the money, she has aspirations of taking her trade show company stateside.

Tune in tonight (January 26th) at 8 p.m. on CBC to find out if she was able to convince the dragons to invest. 

[Pics from show via Dragons' Den]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Update

on 2011-01-27 12:41 by PTBOCANADA

No deal was made with the Dragons in last night's episode. More deets here.

Peterborough Bucket List: Skating Outdoors On The Trent Canal (Day Or Night!)

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A pickup game of 2 on 2 hockey on the canal

One of the things to check off your bucket list of things to do in the Patch: a little outdoor skating at the Peterborough Lift Lock. It's a giant rink that the city works hard to keep smooth. Be sure to check the status of the indicator flag to ensure the ice is safe beforehand. Happy skating!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris - Picture by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Rocky's Celebrates 50 Years In The Patch

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Fab and Rocky Caravaggio being presented a plaque from Anne Arnold from the Peterborough Chamber

Rocky's Cleaners celebrated their 50th Anniversary yesterday and were presented with a commemorative plaque from the Peterborough Chamber.

Rocky's is located at 651 Chamberlain Street and can be reached at (705) 745-9851. They are open Monday and Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They are closed Sunday.

This goes out to you Rocky!

[Picture by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Breaking News: Model Airplanes Have Taken Over Lansdowne Place

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"Dr. Doug" Hosting A Wellness Extravaganza In Peterborough January 20th

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Local chiropractor "Dr. Doug" (aka Doug Lukinuk, former Adam Scott basketball legend and the guy instrumental for this Hoop Dreams project in the Patch) is having a wellness extravaganza on Thursday, January 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There will be prizes and giveaways, discounts on supplements and services, as well as info sessions on various health related topics.

There will also be an opportunity to try out the latest technology (a new non-invasive 3D system) to check how healthy your body really is, and a live cooking demo with Dr. Doug's personal wellness chef that will provide healthy and delicious meal options.

Call 705.741.4404 to reserve your spot. 

[Dr. Doug on Facebook, Dr. Doug's website]


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