Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Warning
/Peterborough Public Health has issued a warning Tuesday following an increase in suspected drug-poisonings in the area.
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New Reduced Speed Limits and Community Safety Zones in Peterborough School Areas
/City Council approved reduced speed limits and Community Safety Zones for all City elementary and secondary school areas in the City of Peterborough at its meeting on June 26.
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Speed limits will be reduced to 40 kilometres per hour on major roads fronting schools and 30 kilometres per hour on minor roads fronting schools and local roads leading to a school driveway. Local roads with walkway access to school property will receive a 40-kilometres-per-hour speed limit.
Work will begin this summer to install the new speed limit and Community Safety Zone signs in accordance with Highway Traffic Act regulations and the road safety treatments for five pilot school areas are expected to be in place this fall. A public education campaign will take place in time for back-to-school travel.
“School area safety is a priority for Council. We want our children to be safe,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Reducing the speed limit on the roads around our schools will create a safer environment for children and families walking or cycling to school. Watch for new signage and public education to be rolled out for the next school year.”
“Community Safety Zones in school areas will add another layer of safety, in addition to the City’s effective Crossing Guard program and school bus safety laws,” said Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts. “These important reduced speed limits will be enforced through doubled fines set out by the Highway Traffic Act. Reduced vehicle speeds help save lives.”
The school area safety project comes from key infrastructure policy initiatives established through the Transportation Master Plan that was approved by Council in March 2022. This project implements several of the measures recommended in the Safe School Zones section, including education, engineering and enforcement measures to improve the safety in school areas.
Good Samaritan Brings Seven Kittens Found In Costco Parking Lot to Safety at The Peterborough Humane Society
/The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) posted to social media Thursday that seven kittens were brought in by a concerned citizen who found them abandoned in an oil bucket in the Costco parking lot.
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“We have done our Intake on them including vaccinations, deworming and deflea. We will do everything possible for these kittens to get them well and find them furever homes,” says the Peterborough Humane Society.
The seven kittens included two girls and five boys in varying conditions. PHS says they promise to keep the public updated on their progress.
“This post is meant to spread awareness, not blame,” the Humane Society goes on to say. “This is at the core of what we do. This is a reality of what PHS does on a day-to-day basis. Our staff are here to help. These kittens now have a fighting chance to heal.”
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; June 30 - July 2
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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this Canada Day weekend from June 30 - July 2!
Peterborough Canada Day Parade
This year’s theme for the parade is “Happy Birthday Canada” and a huge birthday cake will be provided by Morello’s Your Independent Grocer to share with parade attendees.
Pre-parade activities start at 10 a.m. with a bike decorating contest, activities and giveaways including Canada Day temporary tattoos and flags at Confederation Square.
Peterborough Pop Ensemble will perform the national anthem around 10:30 a.m. at City Hall. The parade starts at noon at City Hall.
When: July 1, 10 a.m.
Where: City Hall & along George Street
Tickets: Free
Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs (Cancelled)
See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.
When: June 30, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Kawartha Country Music Festival
See Dean Brody, Jade Eagleson, The Reklaws, James Barker Band and Sacha at the Kawartha Country Music Festival in a two-day event!
When: July 1 - 2, 5 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: $83+
League 1 Ontario Women's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Alliance United FC
The Electric City Football Club Women’s Team host the Alliance United FC for a regular-season match at Fleming College.
When: July 2, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Fleming College
Tickets: $15 - $30
Quaker Canada Day Breakfast
This Canada Day, join Quaker at Quaker Foods City Square to enjoy a complimentary breakfast to kick off your celebrations with the Peterborough community.
Start your day with Canadian-made Quaker favourites and have the opportunity to purchase your own QUAKERborough clothing and accessories with proceeds supporting Food Banks Canada. Everyone is welcome!
When: July 1, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m..
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Tickets: Free
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy at Peterborough Musicfest
Peterborough Musicfest lifts the curtain on its 36th season on Canada Day helping thousands celebrate Canada Day by presenting fiddle music duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
When: July 1, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Del Crary Park
Tickets: Free
Peterborough Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: July 1, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: July 1, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Canada Day Fireworks Over Little Lake
As part of Canada Day celebrations, a fireworks display will be held over Little Lake on Saturday, July 1 following the Peterborough Musicfest concert at Del Crary Park featuring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
Residents are reminded to follow all on-street parking regulations that may be in place in the area, including calendar parking where applicable. Please ensure fire hydrants and driveways are not blocked.
When: July 1, 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Little Lake
Tickets: Free
Ennismore Shamrock Festival’s Truck and Tractor Pull Returns July 23
/After a 4-year hiatus the Annual Truck & Tractor Pull is returning to the Ennismore Shamrock Festival on Sunday, July 23.
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The Truck & Tractor Pull will take place at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex (553 Ennis Rd.) and kicks off at noon.
Admission is $10 per person and children 12 years of age and under are free. This is a licensed event and food vendors will be available trackside.
For those interested in pulling, weigh-in and registration runs from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and you must supply your own hitch.
Classes are listed below:
Local Classes:
Local Vintage Tractor 4,500lb
Local Vintage Tractor 5,500lb
Local Vintage Tractor 6,500lb
Local Vintage Tractor 9,000lb
Local Gas Truck 6,500lb
Local Diesel Truck 8,500lb
Local Highway Tractor
Demo Pull
Sanctioned OTTPA Classes:
Single Engine Modified Tractors 6,100lb
Hot Stock 4x4 Trucks 5,600lb
Vintage Tractors 5,750lb
Modified Tractors 8,000lb
“We are very excited to welcome back the Truck & Tractor Pull to the Ennismore Shamrock Festival once again. With both local classes and OTTPA sanctioned classes, there is something for everyone,” says Londa Junkin, chair of the Ennismore Shamrock Festival Committee. “We wouldn’t be able to pull off this event without the help of our volunteers and sponsors. We are so grateful for their continued support.”
Check out the website for a schedule of events, sponsorship, vendor and volunteer information and more.
Peterborough Folk Festival Announces Irish Millie and Nicholas Campbell as 2023 Emerging Artist Award Winners
/The Peterborough Folk Festival has announced that local talents Irish Millie and Nicholas Campbell are the winners of the 2023 Emerging Artist Award.
Peterborough Folk Festival believes in investing in young local performers to encourage and support their careers. To that end, PFF created an annual award in 2001 to recognize emerging local talent that we think deserves the attention and support of the community. For the list of previous winners, visit the website.
Applicants may be solo artists, groups or bands and must live in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, including Hiawatha, Curve Lake and Alderville First Nations, and be under the age of 30. A committee assesses applicants on skill, dedication and artistic merit.
Irish Millie is a 16-year-old fiddle player who loves to play East Coast, Bluegrass and Contemporary Trad styles – especially driving, up-beat tunes that get the crowd up on their feet. As a youngster, Millie (whose real name is Amelia “Millie” Shadgett) busked every Saturday along with her Dad at the local farmers’ market to gain experience and help pay for music camp.
Millie has already received nominations for two Canadian Folk Music Awards as Young Performer of the Year – in 2022 for her first album, ‘Thirteen’, and in 2023 for her work with The Receivers, a collaboration between Millie and sisters Willow and Fern Marwood. In addition to regularly playing in the Peterborough area, Millie has toured in Denmark and is touring Canada’s east coast of Canada this summer, and toured in Vermont with The Receivers this past spring.
“It is truly an incredible feeling to be recognized for my art in this beautiful city that I call home. I am grateful and honoured to be receiving Peterborough Folk Festival’s Emerging Artist Award alongside the very talented Nicholas Campbell,” said Millie. “I have been very lucky to have the full force of the Peterborough community behind me from a very young age. I can not wait to get up on that stage and make you proud – see you there!”
From slick hot-rod rockabilly to smooth crooning honky tonk, Nicholas Campbell is the real deal. Inspired by some of the last century’s most iconic country sounds, Campbell first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was gigging by 11. Campbell began playing consistently with his band, The Two-Metre Cheaters, during the early months of the pandemic, and the band quickly found their groove as live shows became an option once again. Campbell’s 2021 debut album, ‘Livin’ and Other Western Ideas’, combines elements of rockabilly, western swing, and old-fashioned honky tonk. The band has enjoyed worldwide coverage and airplay since, spanning from western Canada to Spain, Italy and beyond. Nicholas has also played lead guitar for Melissa Payne, Pat Temple, Jane Archer and other artists.
With Campbell’s new singles and the album to come, ‘Gonna Have A Ball Tonight’, the group has embraced a more rock n’ roll-centric sound, adding renewed energy to Campbell’s signature country sensibilities.
“I’m very grateful to be part of such a supportive music scene and I feel very fortunate to be recognized as Emerging Artist,” said Nicholas Campbell. “It’s very humbling to be recognized on a list with so many other great artists.”
Recipients of the Emerging Artist Award are provided showcase performance spots during the festival weekend and a trip to the Folk Music Ontario Conference where they have the opportunity to meet artistic directors, festival organizers, other musicians, agents and publicists. Peterborough Folk Festival would like to thank our Emerging Artist Sponsors: Cambium Consulting and Engineering; Engage Engineering Ltd. & Part Time CFO Services.
Peterborough Folk Festival 2023 kicks off with ticketed concerts on Thursday, August 17th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre and Friday, August 18 at the Gordon Best Theatre, followed by a free-admission weekend of music, food and culture on August 19 and 20 at Nicholls Oval Park. Recent announcement of headliners Broken Social Scene and Loreena McKennitt will be followed soon with the complete line-up of performers.
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Lakefield Farmers’ Market Canada Day Celebration To Be Held June 29
/The Lakefield Farmers’ Market, located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, is celebrating Canada Day on Thursday, June 29.
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Market staff will be handing out small Canadian flags, temporary maple leaf tattoos, and Canadian themed colouring sheets. Lakefield Youth Unlimited will also be on hand with children activities.
Market vendors will have everything needed for Canada Day celebrations; fresh produce for salads, local meat for the BBQ, delicious baking, local craft beer, VQA wines and much more.
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine from Victoria Day until Thanksgiving. The Farmers’ Market is located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, next to Isabel Morris Park along the Otonabee River, and just steps from the Lakefield Marina and the Lakefield Trail.
For more information, check out the website.
Parks Canada Announces Temporary Closure of Warsaw Road Swing Bridge June 29
/Parks Canada advises the public of the temporary closure of the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on June 29 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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This one-day closure of the bridge, located on Parkhill Road East between Armour Road and Television Road, is required for seasonal maintenance purposes.
Members of the public are encouraged to use alternate bridge crossings at Maria Street or Lansdowne Street, where traffic control measures and detour signage will be in place.
Parks Canada is leading this infrastructure work to ensure safe, high-quality experiences for visitors by improving heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas, including investments in the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site in Peterborough.
For more information on this project, visit the website.
New Stages Theatre Announces Eight Contemporary Professional Shows for the 2023-2024 Season
/New Stages Theatre has announced the launch of their largest season to date, including a staged reading series, cabaret tribute to founding Artistic Director Randy Read, a week-long festival of new work and a holiday production in December at Market Hall.
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The full season line-up includes:
October: THIS IS HOW WE GOT HERE by Keith Barker
A staged reading at Market Hall. A beautiful drama by Métis playwright Keith Barker about two families in north Ontario grieving a tragic loss, when they are surprised by a mysterious visitor.
November: LET’S GET RANDY
An outrageously fun cabaret tribute to Randy Read’s 25 years as the founding Artistic Director of New Stages. With all-star performers gathering from near and far to sing and sling stories, get ready to get randy!
December: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY adapted by Joe Landry.
A holiday production with a unique twist on the beloved classic, our play is set in a 1940s radio studio, with 5 actors playing all the roles and creating all the sound effects in front of you, the live studio audience. It’s going to be a wonderful night at the theatre!
February to March: BRAND NEW STAGES
From Feb 27 to March 3, enjoy a week-long festival of exciting new work, including:
LOOKING FOR LEAR by Dreda Blow and Brad Brackenridge. Presenting a family-friendly workshop production by Nervous System at Market Hall.
LIFE WITHOUT by Steve Ross. A staged reading of this riveting family drama at Market Hall.
TUSSAUD/ANTOINETTE. Written and directed by Jody Christopherson. Presenting a staged reading at The Theatre on King.
May: LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE by Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally) and Delia Ephron
A staged reading at Market Hall, directed by Linda Kash. An intimate collection of stories told by women about pivotal moments in their lives and how they were shaped by the clothes that they wore.
June: YELLOW FACE by David Henry Hwang.
A staged reading at Market Hall. A satirical play about the once-common practice of casting White actors to play Asian roles on stage and screen. At once wickedly funny & vital viewing.
For subscription package and ticket details, visit the website.
Seasons on Ravenwood Holiday Displays Close Permanently
/The Glasbergen’s announced that the public holiday displays on their Ravenwood Drive property are coming to an end, citing the difficulty with navigating “mean spirited complaints” from community members.
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