The PMC live tweeted the transformation from hockey to lacrosse, as the Peterborough Lakers prepare to start their 2015 season!
The Lakers home opener is June 4th. Get your tickets here!
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An emotional and moving new video from NHLer Dan Carcillo has been posted to YouTube about his former teammate and best friend in hockey Steve Montador, who played for the Peterborough Petes in junior hockey.
Montador suffered through concussions, depression and substance abuse, and had retired from hockey in 2013 after multiple concussions.
Watch the video below...
—post by Scott Arnold
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In celebration of the Toronto 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games, The Canadian Canoe Museum is pleased to announce the launch of Skimming The Surface, an engaging, interactive exhibition that captures the spirit, excitement and legacy of this sport.
Watch the teaser video below to learn more about the exhibition...
[UPDATE: April 28th -> A $90 million sports complex called Kawartha Centre will not be built now apparently. Below is the release from Navigator's John MacDonald...
As a result of the decision made by Peterborough City Council, Navigator will not pursue the development of the Kawartha Centre as a sport tourism/entertainment project. Instead, Navigator will seek other development opportunities for the site on the North West corner of Clonsilla Avenue at Lansdowne Street West.
Navigator’s President, John MacDonald states that he is disappointed with Council’s decision, “After speaking with seven of ten Councillors prior to the meeting, they indicated they would support a continued dialogue regarding the Kawartha Centre proposal and consider the option of a Public-Private Partnership.”
Navigator’s vision for Kawartha Centre was to create a state-of-the-art facility that combines a sports complex with an entertainment venue and a convention centre in the heart of Peterborough.
Regardless of what facilities are housed on site, Navigator addressed the need and community desire to create a recreation complex that caters to multiple sports. The facility could have been state-of-the-art in terms of what it provides and how it is designed. It would respect the natural environment surrounding the facility and would be representative of the elements that have come to be identifiers of Peterborough: sport community and tourism.
The development of Kawartha Centre would have been overseen by Navigator which is experienced in significant development projects. Navigator would use a collaborative and open book formula to create a guaranteed fixed-price for construction, financing, leasing and ongoing management.
Before making Kawartha Centre public on April 16, Mr. MacDonald met with the Mayor and individual Councillors to discuss the concept. Based on the enthusiastic response from 8 of 11 members of Council, Mr. MacDonald proceeded to prepare a proposal for presentation to the citizens of Peterborough, with the understanding that Kawartha Centre should or could be included in further discussions of the twin pad/sport tourism complex.
Prior to the Council meeting of April 27th Mr. MacDonald had individual conversations with most Councillors, at which time seven agreed to support the addendum presented to Council as follows:
Navigator is asking City Council to consider the following addendum to the motion on report CSD15-004: That in addition to the staff recommendations a, c, d, e, g, h and i, in the Arena Development Report CSD15-004: Staff will work with Navigator so that the developer may bring forward a business plan to Council for consideration in the coming months. And that until such time, staff not rule out the option for a private –public partnership.
In his presentation to Council on April 27th Mr. MacDonald made it clear the development of the Business Plan would be at no cost to the City. Navigator would be looking to work with the City of Peterborough to make Kawartha Centre the Sport Tourism Destination for the region.
After further consideration of Council’s decision and the lack of support to explore a public-private partnership that could see significant infrastructure investment in Peterborough, Navigator will pursue the alternative uses envisioned for the site.
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Photo via KawarthaCentre.ca
Named Kawartha Centre, the developer Navigator will be bringing plans forward to develop the site. The proposed development addresses the need and community desire to create a recreation complex that caters to multiple sports.
“We have been in conversation with representatives from Peterborough’s Sports community. There is significant interest and opportunity to build this type of facility in Peterborough,” says John S. MacDonald, President of Navigator.
Photo via KawarthaCentre.ca
Plans for the property show the 22.54 acre property in proximity to Peterborough’s largest power shopping node on Lansdowne Street and gateway into the downtown. The site is accessible to public transit and metres from The Parkway.
Photo via KawarthaCentre.ca
Although Kawartha Centre is a private development, Navigator will be looking to work with the City of Peterborough to make Kawartha Centre the Sport Tourism Destination for the region. The next step for Kawartha Centre is to complete a formal business plan in the coming months. Through public and private partnerships however, MacDonald says Kawartha Centre will be built at a minimal cost to the City in both operating and capital expenses.
Navigator has more than 30 years of real estate development, finance and marketing experience. Its President John S. MacDonald has been involved in a number of significant projects, including Kawartha Glen, Costco Peterborough and Peterborough EMS.
For more info on the project, click here.
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Read MoreUPDATE: March 27th... New hashtag added to our social media tunnels. Watch for fun contests coming soon! Get ready to take selfies!!
UPDATE: Here's a time-lapse video our PTBOCanada tunnels being produced...
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We are delighted to announce a partnership between Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC), the Peterborough Petes and PTBOCanada where we have branded two PTBOCanada entrance tunnels at PMC. The tunnels are located on the East and West side of the north concession leading from the main lobby up into the arena bowl. We encourage fans to tweet us (@Ptbo_Canada) and tag us on instagram with your selfies and group photos from the PTBOCanada tunnels at PMC events and Petes games. We will soon be creating a fun hashtag(s) on the wall.
"The PMC is excited to have the dynamic PTBOCanada digital media brand partner with us," says John Salfi, Program & Promotions Coordinator with the City of Peterborough. "We believe the PTBOCanada tunnels will drive engagement among PMC patrons of all ages. Our new motto for the PMC is 'Entertainment Lives Here', and we are working to create more interactive and fun ways for our customers to engage with us during live events. Watch for fun contest and promotions coming up in the PTBOCanada tunnels using hashtags."
Petes mascot Roger "Likes" it
Aaron Garfat, Director of Sales, Marketing and Advertising for the Peterborough Petes, adds: "The Peterborough Petes are excited to partner with PTBOCanada—an industry leading social news outlet—as well as the PMC on this unique endeavour that will allow fans to share photos from PTBOCanada entrance tunnels."
Social steps!
The tunnels were designed and wrapped by Unique Media Solutions. "We're delighted to produce these PTBOCanada tunnels in partnership with the PMC and the Peterborough Petes," says Unique Media Solutions co-owner John Druce, who is a former Peterborough Pete and NHL-er. "As a Peterborough Pete alumni and proud supporter of everything Peterborough, this opportunity to wrap the PTBOCanada tunnels was an excellent fit. I'm a huge fan of the PTBOCanada brand, PMC and the Petes."
Thanks also to Studio-N—who created our PTBOCanada logo for us—for their consulting throughout this design process.
Ever since that green flag went up, people have been rocking the Canal during this beauty winter we're having. (And don't forget to check out the upcoming Under The Lock Hockey Tournament February 6, 7 and 8 on the canal, an epic festival on skates!)
Watch this awesome video...
Keep on tweeting us your Canal pictures, and here are some below from Twitter...
photo via @peterboroughxsp
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