Here's A Letter The Ministry of Education Is Sending To Those Concerned About PCVS Closure
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[via Shane Palmer from Greeneyewear]
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Peterborough Blogs
Peterborough's Creative, Arts & Technological Sector Is Booming
/Read the Martin Prosperity Institute report on Peterborough here, which says our "distinct, almost bohemian, culture is of special interest contrasted against Peterborough's surrounding, more conservative counties."
[chextvDOTcom; The Impact Of Peterborough's "Creative Class" On Local Economic Innovation & Growth; Martin Prosperity Report On Peterborough]
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St. James Players Performing Broadway Production Of Chicago at Showplace
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The St. James Players are performing the broadway production of Chicago at Showplace on November 4th through 6th, and November 9th through 12th. Director Brian MacDonald, Musical Director Pam Birrell, and Choreographer Rachel Bemrose are bringing together local talent to bring the show to life:
Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
You can purchase tickets through Showplace's website. Adult tickets are $25, Seniors $22 and Students $15.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing Of Cab Driver
/From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...
Arrest Made In Cab Driver Stabbing:
On the 1st of November at approximately 12:47 am officers were called to the area of King and Margaret Street to assist a cab driver that had been stabbed. The driver, a 64-year-old male, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for several stab wounds. As a result of the investigation, officers identified a suspect and at approximately 8:00 pm, Spencer Gerald Cooper age 19 of McKellar Street was located and arrested on McDonnel Street. He has been charged with attempt murder. He has been held in custody and will appear in court later this morning. The victim remains in the hospital in stable condition. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please call the Peterborough Lakefield Police or Crime Stoppers.
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A Video Showing You All The Neat Peterborough History You Will Find At Trent Valley Archives
/[YouTube; Trent Valley Archives]
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Have You Seen... Let's Us Know What's Going On Behind Closed Doors (Sort Of)
/After local independent movie rental shop Have You Seen... announced they were closing, the windows have been papered over in preparation for their closing sale. That seemed clear enough, until we read the new notice on their door...
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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TJ Connors Is Leaving His Position As Morning Man At The Wolf 101.5
/TJ Connors, part of The Wolf 101.5 morning show with Dani Stover, is leaving The Wolf—and Peterborough. "I've accepted a position in BC as program director of two stations—Mountain FM and 103.5 The Bridge—and morning host of Mountain FM," he tells PTBOCanada. TJ's last show on The Wolf was this morning, and he starts his new position December 1st. He tweeted "@Ptbo_Canada thanks for everything, it's been a helluva run!" We wish him all the best.
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3 Separate Stabbing Incidents On Police Report Today Including A Cab Driver Stabbed Early This Morning
/From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...
Warrant Arrest:
On the 28th of August 2011, officers were called to a disturbance at a Herbert Street residence where it is alleged that the victim, a 33 year old male, was stabbed in the arm by a male while at a backyard get together. As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued to arrest Murdock Roderick McNeil age 35 of Cornwall Street in Omemee for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. On the 31st of October McNeil turned himself in at the Peterborough Lakefield Police Station on Water Street. He was arrested, held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.
Cab Driver Stabbed:
On the 1st of November at approximately 12:47 am officers were called to the area of King and Margaret Street to assist a cab driver that had been stabbed. The driver, a 64-year-old male, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for several stab wounds and remains in stable condition. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please call Peterborough Lakefield Police or Crime Stoppers
Stabbing On McKellar Street:
Police continue to investigate the stabbing on McKellar Street and there is no further information to release at this time. As previously mentioned, this stabbing has been determined to be an isolated incident and is not related to Halloween activities or the stabbing of the cab driver. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please call Peterborough Lakefield Police or Crime Stoppers
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This Was A Hilarious Weather Forecast By Mike Judson
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The Best Halloween Costume Pic We Received Last Night
/sent by Josh Leclerc -- "My girlfriend and I as Howard and Bernadette from the show Big Bang Theory."
Runner-up (We received this pic below with no caption info so we'll just go with "Person of Interest", though we suspect it might be the 2006 Rock Paper Scissors regional Champ Incognito because we spot plaid underneath.
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