PtboPics: So Much To Discover At Ecology Park

I have always heard wonderful things about Ecology Park located off Ashburnham Drive, but had never been there... until today. I was completely amazed by this secret little garden that we are so lucky to have in our city. It was a bustling spot with children admiring the scents of the garden, while parents gathered up plants to purchase. If you haven't yet done so, I highly recommend a visit there. Check out their calendar for upcoming events, and contact them to learn more about summer day camp offerings.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: National Canoe Day At Beavermead Park

Lots of local folks gathered at Beavermead Park today to celebrate National Canoe Day. With children's activities, continuous paddling opportunities, a BBQ, displays from the Trent Severn Antique & Classic Boat Association and musical entertainment, there was something for everyone. I was able to participate in the family paddle and enjoyed the calmness of the water while learning about the Canadian Canoe Museum and its history from our guide Barry.  —PtboCanada's Julie Morris

At right: Young paddlers Nate & Tori make sure they have the right paddles

The Canada Parks mascot, Parka, gives a wave

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PtboPics: The Tragically Hip (And 4 Dudes On The Balcony) Rocked Showplace

The Hip were amazing, and so too were these four dudes up on the balcony (see pics below). People couldn't help but notice them with their high fives, their man hugs, their fist pumps, their air guitars, their picture taking, their dance moves, their enthusiasm. And they managed to not fall off the balcony.

Balcony dudes almost distract me from Gord... Almost. @Ptbo_Canada

— J.K. Holstein (@NinjaMilk7) June 22, 2011

Should be ample video of The Hip show tonite! Show was amazing... Kudos to the dudes in the upper balcony that didn't fall over the rail!

— TJ Connors (@tjconnorstweets) June 22, 2011

Here is some video and pictures (including the set list) from the night...

4 Dudes On The Balcony

4 Dudes On The Balcony

Superfan

[First five photos via Brian Ellis, Ryan Lalonde, The Wolf 101.5, Pete Dalliday, Jeff North; bottom photo PtboCanada.com]

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PtboPics: Friends Of The Peterborough Public Library Summer Book Sale

The 25¢ summer book sale for Friends of the Library took place at the Peterborough Public Library on the weekend. It was a great turn-out, with people looking for that perfect summer read.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: Random Images From Our Great City This Weekend

The Liftlock Cruise departs

Taking a dip

A popsicle to cool off

One of the many soccer games being played at Beavermead Park

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Parade On George Street

The Ode'min Giizis Festival began in Peterborough on Wednesday and wraps up today with events taking place throughout the city. Yesterday, we snapped these pics as the parade made its way from City Hall down to Del Crary Park.

 

 

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: 10th Annual Peterborough Relay for Life

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

[Dave Di Bella To Carry "Remember Flag" At Peterborough Relay For Life Event This Week; Relay For Life Raises $220,000]

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The $5 Million Lottery Winner Claimed Her Ticket Today In Peterborough (And We Have The Pictures)

[UPDATE: June 6, 8:56 a.m. -- the OLG spokeswoman tells the Examiner they won't know the winner's name(s) until they claim the big prize in Toronto.]

We were tipped off by a reader Laura Hinckley, who happened to be at Shopper's Drug Mart on Charlotte St. this morning when a woman came in to claim her $5 million dollar ticket in Friday's Lotto Max. Here is pictures of the winner snapped by Laura—she didn't get the winner's name—and pictures of the Shopper's team who rang through the winning ticket.

Winner's sister confirming the win with OLG

The winner is overwhelmed

 
Lottery winners (sisters) with cashiers who rang in winning ticket

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