August 25, 2011

Here Are Some Amazing Pictures Of Lightning From Last Night's Storm In Peterborough

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To view more pictures from the storm, click on Jay Callaghan's Facebook album (the first 18 pictures are from last night).

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August 24, 2011

900 Backpacks Stuffed With Supplies Will Be Distributed By United Way To Kids From Low Income Families

August 24, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

19 percent of youth in Peterborough are living in poverty. The United Way of Peterborough is doing their part to help out with programs like this backpack one, but funding has been a challenge. Watch this segment below for more on the program and how you can help:

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August 23, 2011

A Routine Traffic Stop In Peterborough Leads To 10 Charges

August 23, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

Traffic stop leads to arrest:

On the 22nd of August 2011 Peterborough Lakefield Police conducted a routine traffic stop in the area of Reid St. and Sherbrooke St. The driver of the vehicle attempted to elude detection by giving a false name to the officers. Investigation quickly revealed the true identity of the driver. As a result 25 year old Shawn Cromwell of Peterborough has been charged with the following offences: Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000.00, Possession of Marihuana Under 30 grams, Obstruct Police, Breach of Probation, Drive While Under Suspension, Drive Without a Licence, Use Plates Not Authorized For Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit, Use Validation Not Furnished For Vehicle and Possess Illegal Licence. Cromwell was held in custody for a bail hearing on the 23rd of August 2011 to begin the process to determine his guilt or innocence.

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August 23, 2011

Bring Your Best Yoga Moves To Yoga in the Park Tonight At Victoria Park

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[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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August 23, 2011

Two Guys Busted For Street Racing On Monaghan Dispute It On YouTube Seconds Later

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August 23, 2011

There Is Road Construction Happening All Over The Patch Right Now

August 23, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Lansdowne Street is not comfortable for driving right now

There is road construction everywhere right now in the city: on Parkhill near Monaghan, on Water Street between the Zoo and Trent. And then there is Lansdowne Street West, which is going to be very congested for the next little while as sections of the road are being widened and resurfaced. Currently it is down from four lanes to two lanes of access. The intersection of Brealey Drive and Lansdowne is also being worked on, which will hopefully alleviate it from being a high accident location.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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August 22, 2011

Here Is A Tribute Video To Jack Layton To Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down"

August 22, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

There are many tribute videos popping up already on YouTube for Jack Layton, who passed away early this morning (click here to read his courageous, inspiring goodbye letter, "A letter to Canadians, from Jack Layton"). Here is one of them: