Peterborough's 3 Loonies Will Live On With One Of The 3 To Be Replaced

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You Can Help Shape Peterborough's Cultural Map By Taking Survey

 

From now until August 15th, you have been invited to help plan the City's Cultural Map. Visit the city's website to find the "Culture Lives Here" survey. For print versions of the survey, you can stop by City Hall's reception desk. For further information, visit the "Culture Lives Here" Facebook page or contact the Arts, Culture, and Heritage division at 705-742-7777, Ext. 1442.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Video: These Two Peterborough Men Played Tennis For 24 Hours Straight

Here Are Pictures Jason Dunn Of Peterborough's Hawk Nelson Is Sending Us From The Road During The Band's U.S. Tour

Peterborough's Hawk Nelson is currently on tour in the United States in support of their fifth studio album, Crazy Love. Lead singer Jason Dunn is sending us pics and notes from the road. We will update this post with new photos from the tour as Jason sends them to us.

8/4/2011 Charlotte, NC.  These kind people gave our dressing room a "Canadian" look to make us feel at home...including "Blades of Steel" on a huge projector screen! Very classy!

8/2/2011 Buffalo, NY knows how to do a rock show!



8/1/2011 Late night snack attack at ihop- Canton, Ohio. Hawk crew and a couple band guys


7/16/2011 Mount Rushmore. Another thing to mark off my bucket list!

[Hawk Nelson; Hawk Nelson Tour]

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This Is A Picture Of The Stanley Cup At Kawartha Golf & Country Club Today


[photo courtesy Jeff O'Connor]


And here is a segment CHEX did on the Cup coming to Peterborough, including interview with Marc Savard from the Bruins, who has been out since January with a(nother) concussion:

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Think You Can Scottish Country Dance? The Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society Are Looking For New Members

Recently while sipping coffee at the Silver Bean, I noticed some dancing taking place and was curious to learn more. Turns out this group are part of the Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society. They are resuming classes again for both experienced dancers and beginners starting in September. Check out their website for further details on how to join.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Maplewood Wayside Chapel Near Apsley Might Just Be One Of The World's Smallest Chapels

Built in 1967 by Dick and Isabel Lucas, at capacity it has room for probably about 10 people. It's located on Hwy. 620 near Apsley. Check out some pictures...

 


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PtboPics: View From The Liftlock River Boat Cruise

What a beautiful day it was to take in the Liftlock River Boat Cruise on Saturday. Here's a glimpse of their lovely two hour sightseeing cruise.


 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Here Is Police Brief On The Bloodied Man On Bike Charged With Carrying Axe In Downtown Peterborough

Update: CTV reports that police believe the blood was the man's own, but that he was intending to hurt someone.

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Weapons Arrest

On 30Jul11 at approximately 1920 hrs, police on patrol observed a male near George and Hunter Streets.  The male was covered in blood and was riding a bicycle and carrying an axe.  Police stopped the male and an investigation commenced.  As a result of the investigation Lawrence Alfred Carnrite, 41 yrs, of Millbrook, has been charged with weapons dangerous.  Carnrite has been held in custody and will appear before the courts on 31Jul11 to begin the process of determining his guilt or innocence.

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Trent Valley Archives Presents "West Side Story"

Trent Valley Archives presents West Side Story on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. This will be the last chance to take in this historical walking tour that carries you through the old "West End" of Peterborough, including Homewood Avenue, Weller Avenue, and Murray Street, to learn about the relationships between these areas that once were.  

The tour is approximately one hour and you can meet your guide at the corner of Monaghan and Weller. Parking available at Queen Mary Public School.

During the month of August, Trent Valley Archives will continue with their ever popular Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks that begin at 9 p.m. on Friday nights from the corner of Hunter Street and Driscoll Terrace.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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