Stuff To Do In The Patch This Weekend

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Friday: 

Showplace Performance Centre presents A Celtic Christmas with Barra MacNeils (Tickets $50.75 - 8 p.m.)

Saturday:

Peterborough Santa Claus Parade (4:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.) George Street

Peterborough Petes vs. Windsor Spitfires (7 p.m. - Tickets)

Showplace Performance Centre presents Elvis: The Wonderful World of Christmas (Tickets $42 - 8 p.m.)

Mid-Life Crisis in Concert (8 p.m. - $15) at The Venue

Sunday:

T.A.S.S. presents A Big Band Christmas (Tickets $20 - Adults - 3 p.m.)

"Yule Be Cool" Christmas Concert with The Peterborough Pop Ensemble (7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Free with donation) Northminister United Church


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Peterborough Coach Pulls His Team Off Ice After Racial Slur Made Against His Player

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[UPDATED] And get this—Greg Walsh, the brave coach who stood up for his player who was the victim of the racial slur in the November 15th game, is indefinitely suspended after having his minor league hockey team walk off the ice in a unified protest. It seems under Hockey Canada rules, a forfeit (a "refusing to start play") means an automatic indefinite suspension for the coach, who could be barred from coaching for up to a year.

The player who made the racial slur? Well he got a three-game suspension and was told to write a letter of apology. The letter of apology still has not been delivered, and the offending player is back on the ice.

How ridiculous is this situation? The coach's suspension should have been overturned immediately by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), which is now investigating the matter. And the league—all leagues—should have a zero-tolerance policy against racism.

Have a look for yourself. Watch the segment below from CHEX Newswatch:

[YouTube]

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Explore Peterborough's Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre

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Peterborough is home to the Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre, which opened in April 2010. With free admission until the end of this year, now is the time to pop in and explore the building.

There are wildlife galleries with actual size animals on display (the polar bear is quite intimidating), an amphitheatre with nature films, an aquarium and touch screen systems to give you more info.

The centre is located at 4601 Guthrie Drive beside the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters building. They are open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


[Words & pictures by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The Lying Down Game Has Spread to Peterborough!

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

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Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday:

Fashion District Block Party

The Rankins at Showplace Performing Centre (8 p.m. - Tickets $50)

Saturday:

Fashion District Block Party

Santa Claus arrives at Lansdowne Place (9:30 a.m - 6 p.m.)

Fleming College Open House (9 a.m - 2 p.m.)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Duelling Bassoons at Showplace Performance Centre (8 p.m.)

Trent Athletics Centre Community Open House (11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - free)

Sunday:

Fashion District Block Party

13th Annual Kawartha Sledarama Snowmobile Show at the Morrow Building (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Santa Claus at Lansdowne Place (11 a.m - 5 p.m.)


Have a great weekend Peterborough! Bring it.

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Peterborough Father and Son Go Into The Dragons' Den To Try And Sell Stake In... Monster Truck Business

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Yet another duo from Peterborough took their idea to the den in last night's episode of Dragons' Den. The father and son owners of Bucking Bronco, Kevin and Ray Lubsen, were asking for $98,000 for a 33 percent stake in their monster truck biz. Unfortunately, the Dragons weren't convinced and said it was nothing more than a hobby, so no deal was made.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

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Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre 

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

Royal Wood with Hannah Georgas (7:30 - Sold Out) Gordon Best Theater

Saturday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

Our Space Fall Gala (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - $25) Adam Scott CVI

Peterborough Lions Club & Peterborough Theatre Guild present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre (Tickets $20, Proceeds towards the James Fund) Peterborough Lions Centre
 
 

Sunday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

A Century of Toys (Noon to 5 p.m.) Peterborough Museum & Archives

 
Looking for a quick bite between each event? Try the new hotspot El Camino's on George Street!

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

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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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"Rink of Ribbons" Petes Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society

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As the Examiner reports, for a second straight year our Peterborough Petes and the Canadian Cancer Society have teamed up for a great cause. Last year, "Pink the Rink" raised more than $55,000; this year's event is called "Rink of Ribbons" (to include raising money for all types of cancer research), and takes place Saturday, Feb. 5, when the Petes host the Sudbury Wolves.

Former Pete (and NHL player) Doug Evans and Petes assistant coach Wayne Clark were named honourary chairmen of the event. See more from them in the video below.

[Rink of Ribbons YouTube video; The Peterborough Examiner]

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Take a Hike Peterborough

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With the fall colours in full bloom, a long weekend fast approaching—and in honour of this being Ontario Hiking Week—it is time to think about going out on a hike with friends and family.

Here in the Patch, we have some gems:

Jackson Park offers a 4.2k trail that stretches past a playground, picnic tables, a creek, numerous benches, a large pond and a beautiful pagoda bridge. Located North of Parkhill Road, Jackson Park has three entrances. One is on Fairbairn Street, the second is on Bonacord Street and the third is on Ackison Road.

 

Mark S. Burnham Park has a double-loop trail that is 2.3k long. There is a big shelter for larger gatherings, a washroom and only one hill on the 1.4k loop. There are plenty of trail signs with interesting little Peterborough factoids about the park itself. Mark S. Burnham park is located on Highway 7 East.

 

 

 

Trent Nature Areas and Promise Rock Nature Area Trail are both off Nassau Mills Road near Trent University. The Trent Nature Areas have Red, Yellow and Blue trails all offering different lengths and difficulty. Promise Rock Nature Trail is a 2.4k trail that runs between the Otonabee River and an abandoned railway. 

 


For a list of trails near Peterborough, visit the Ontario Trails Council or Hike Ontario.

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