Visitor Centre Open House Festivities Being Held Tonight

Tonight from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. there will be an Artisan Showcase and Sale along with an Open House at the Visitor Centre (1400 Crawford Drive) A great night for chatting amongst friends and finding that unique Christmas present you've been searching for made by one of our many local talented artists.  

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Winter Parking Restrictions Have Started in Peterborough

Today marks the beginning of Winter parking restrictions in Peterborough.

• From December 1- April 1, parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. This allows better snow clearing of city streets and at a lower cost because equipment will not have to return to clear areas where vehicles were parked. The fine for a violation is $15.
• During a snowstorm, when snow-clearing operations are underway, no stopping of a vehicle is permitted on any city street. Snow-clearing operations typically take place between midnight and 8 a.m. The fine is $50 for this violation and your vehicle will be towed. All vehicles will be towed to Morrow Park and must be claimed the following day. After 24hrs all unclaimed vehicles will be towed to an impound yard at the owners expense.

Where does that leave you to park? Free overnight parking is allowed at all Municipal parking lots such as the King Street Parkade and Simcoe Parking Garage. Vehicles parked overnight at either parking garage can obtain a gate arm ticket upon entry to the garage to be used for a free transit trip home.

So remember the rule of thumb... no parking any time of the year on city streets for longer than 3 hours, except where a sign indicates otherwise. If you still have questions, call Parking at 705-742-7777 ext. 2802.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Dani Stover's New Morning Partner At The Wolf Is Brian Ellis

Ellis replaces TJ Connors, who left for a job out west.

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Ontario Parks Recognizes Three Peterborough Student Employees For Outstanding Performance

The 12th annual Ontario Parks Partners Bursary program recognizes Ontario Parks students who "excel in their jobs by demonstrating a high level of initiative, dedication, volunteerism and customer service."

Forty students recently received $500 educational bursaries for their outstanding performance as Ontario Parks summer employees, including three from Peterborough. They are:

Mackenzie Green – University of Ottawa – Algonquin Park

Naythan Murtha – University of Guelph – Bon Echo Park

Kevin Obbard – University of Waterloo – Algonquin Park

Congratulations to all, and remember that Ontario Parks is the largest employer of students in the Ontario Public Service—hiring more than 1,800 students each summer.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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If You Have Any Leaves Left This Is Your Final Week To Have Them Collected

Place your green waste in reusable containers (with labels), bushel baskets or paper yard waste bags. No plastic bags.

Securely tie brush in bundles up to 1 m or 3 feet in length and 30 cm or 12 inches in diameter, weighing no more than 22 kg or 50 lbs.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here's Raw Footage Of The Sheepdogs Rocking The Historic Red Dog Last Night

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Here's Pictures From Path Of Destruction A Truck Left On Ravenwood Drive Last Night

All the neighbours up on Ravenwood/Wildlark in the west end are talking about the damage a driver did on their street last night. According to the police report, an erratic driver behind the wheel of a truck at around 9:30 p.m. damaged up to 20 lawns, struck 2 vehicles, a light pole, and 2 utility poles. He also knocked down trees. Total damages are in the neighbourhood of $50,000. A 48-year-old man has been charged with Impaired Driving, Dangerous Operation and Fail to Remain. Thank goodness no one was injured.

One of the damaged vehicles

 

[pictures by PtboCanada's Christi Morton]

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Sign Says "Watch For Children" But Image Conveys "Classy Gentlemen"

We haven't seen any of these in Peterborough, but spotted this in Minden.

If you see a typo on a sign or funny signs, email pictures to tips@ptbocanada.com.

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PtboPics: Downtown There's Ice Sculptures, Reindeer, BeaverTails, An Ice Rink & Free Parking

[pictures by PtboCanada's Christi Morton]

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PtboPics: A Wall Of Movember Support At Reggie's HotGrill

There's still about a week to go for Movember, and here is the wall of support that's still going strong at Reggie's HotGrill. 

Be sure to pop into Reggie's or El Camino's to check out Reg and Cam and the rest of the staff as they continue to grow their Mo's!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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