PtboCanada's 11th Day Of Christmas: BBQing at Firehouse Gourmet

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With Christmas just around the corner, it doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to find a unique little something for that special someone. To help you find a gift, here is PTBOCanada's 12 Days of Christmas - 12 Local Gifts for $20 and under.

It's pretty easy to get two gifts from Firehouse Gourmet, as there are a fair amount of sauces that are under $10. David and Anna wanted to feature their own Firehouse Gourmet Kawartha Critter Sauce ($8.95) and The Squeal Hog Rub ($7.60).

Firehouse Gourmet is at 73 Hunter Street East, and is open Monday to Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 11 to 4.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPics: Focus Fair At The Spill

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The Focus Fair is happening at The Spill all weekend. Here is a glimpse of what you'll find...

 


[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Fill Up Those Holiday Shopping Passports

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With all of your holiday shopping downtown make sure you take advantage of the Holiday Shopping Passports being offered again this season by the Peterborough DBIA. When you shop at participating stores downtown and spend $10 your card will be stamped, once filled your name will be entered in one of the draws for a downtown gift certificate.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada's 10th Day Of Christmas: Day pass to Rock & Rope

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With Christmas just around the corner, it doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to find a unique little something for that special someone. To help you find a gift, here is PTBOCanada's 12 Days of Christmas - 12 Local Gifts for $20 and under.

Today's gift is a pass to Peterborough's Rock & Rope Climbing Centre. An adult day pass is $12 and it's only $10 for students. With walls for all skill levels, this is a healthy way for exercise when the temperatures drop and you are looking for something to do. Equipment rentals and lessons are also available at an additional cost.

Rock & Rope is at 280 Perry Street, Unit 16, and is open Monday to Sunday 12 to 9.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Miracle Broadcast Christmas Toy Drive Takes Place Today

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There are many Christmas Toy Drive Drop-off locations throughout the city again this year. Each one that I've spotted has been over-flowing with toys that will bring smiles to the faces of many children this holiday season. A donation of a new, unwrapped toy is truly appreciated to help support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Brought to you by Energy 99.7 and Country 105, the Annual Miracle Broadcast will take place at Lansdowne Place this Saturday, December 10th.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Amazing Cover Of Neko Case Song Filmed In PCVS Stairwell Going Viral

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[UPDATE December 13: It now has more than 23,000 views on YouTube.]

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This cover of Neko Case's "Star Witness" performed by PCVS students Kate Macdonald and Janelle Blanchard already has more than 17,000 views since being uploaded December 4th—and has been tweeted by Neko Case herself several times. It was recorded to draw further attention to PCVS's closure and the devastating impact it could have on our community.


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PTBOCanada's 9th Day Of Christmas: Bananagrams from The Toy Shop

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With Christmas just around the corner, it doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to find a unique little something for that special someone. To help you find a gift, here is PTBOCanada's 12 Days of Christmas - 12 Local Gifts for $20 and under.

Today's gift is the award winning game Bananagrams, which is a cross between Scrabble and a crossword puzzle. You can find it at the The Toy Shop located at 176 Hunter Street West for $19.95, and it is good for all ages.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPics: Kawartha Miniature Village At Portage Place

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You have until January 9, 2012, to catch the incredible work that has gone into creating the Christmas display of the Kawartha Miniature Village. The display is set up in Portage Place and admission is free to the exhibit—though donations are greatly appreciated.

Photo: Evan Holt

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada's 8th Day Of Christmas: Bath Drops at Simple

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With Christmas just around the corner, it doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to find a unique little something for that special someone. To help you find a gift, here is PTBOCanada's 12 Days of Christmas - 12 Local Gifts for $20 and under.

If you've never been to visit Simple (370 George Street North), it's definitely a stop worth making while shopping downtown. As soon as you open the door, the aroma of soaps and bath salts fill the air. Many wonderful stocking stuffer ideas can be found at Simple so stop in and see for yourself.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Dancing On Bubble Wrap Could Be The Next Big Thing To Hit Peterborough After Plaid

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Above: Dani Stover from The Wolf dances on bubble wrap.

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