Here's An Email From A Trent Prof Circulating About Proposed Development On Charlotte Street

Letter from  Trent Environmental & Resource Studies Professor Stephen Hill...

I'm writing about a proposed development in downtown Peterborough. Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking to abandon their existing store at Charlotte & Aylmer and move to a new larger site kitty corner from where they are now. The new site, if approved, will demolish all of the buildings on the north side of Charlotte, between Bethune and Aylmer (from the paint store to Jim's Pizzeria/Have you Seen). The corner of Charlotte and Aylmer will be a 37 car parking lot, with the new Shoppers building occupying the rest of the block (& loading docks fronting on Bethune). In urban design terms, it's an unmitigated disaster to create a building for no other purpose than to fit the brand image of Shoppers Drug Mart.

For those with more time on their hands, I've written up more on the backstory and posted it to this blog site: SaveCharlotteStreet.blogspot.com.  I'd welcome comments or additional information if you have any.

The whole idea of destroying a vibrant street to build this seems beyond comprehension. Regardless, some city councillors think it's a good idea. I am fairly confident that a concerted effort by a group of citizens can help change their minds (go Margaret Mead!), to ensure the development either doesn't happen or happens in a manner that will result in a building of enduring value. 

If you'd like to do something, please spread the word and take the time to write or call your Councillor, the Mayor and/or the City's Director of Planning. Their contact information is available by clicking here. There also needs to be people willing to speak articulately against this at the Planning Committee when this development is being considered.  

[Save Charlotte Street Blog]

[Photos by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Dragons' Den Hosting Auditions In Peterborough At Trent University February 16th

If you're interested in trying out for the hit CBC show Dragons' Den, you can audition in Peterborough February 16th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Trent University. Producers are coming to town, and local entrepreneurs can pitch them for the chance to get on a taping of the show in Toronto.

The producers are making more than 40 stops in Canadian cities, and Peterborough is the second stop on their recent cross Canada search to find prospects for future episodes.

The auditions in Peterborough are hosted by Trent University Conference & Hospitality Services at the Great Hall at Trent University (1770 West Bank Drive).

No experience is necessary and participants of all ages are encouraged to audition.

More info can be found here and here.

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WestJet Could Be Coming To Peterborough In 2013

WestJet employees have voted overwhelmingly to endorse the company's plans to launch a regional airline subsidiary starting in 2013 with smaller planes to be added to the fleet, according to this CBC story. And Peterborough is mentioned as one of the possible new destinations to be added in this CBC TV report...

[via David Feeley]

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Peterborough Green-Up Hosts 80s Dance Party February 25th

On Saturday, February 25th, The Montreal House will come alive with Eighties tunes to help raise funds and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Peterborough Green-Up. Tickets are available at Green Eyewear and Peterborough Green-Up for $25 each.  Get 'em while they're hot!

 [Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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A Creative Cocktail Happens This Tuesday Evening At Market Hall

This Tuesday (February 7th), Market Hall (140 Charlotte Street) will be the venue for the latest Creative Cocktail. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to meet, network and collaborate with professionals from local businesses. If you would like to attend or for more info, contact Chantelle Held by email, call 705.743.0777 ext. 2132 or RSVP via Twitter or Facebook.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Here's Pictures From The Rotary Polar Plunge In Ennismore Today

This afternoon at Rotary Park in Ennismore, folks braved the chilly waters to take a dip in Chemong Lake for a good cause—the 32nd Annual BEL Rotary Polar Plunge. Creative costumes and brave smiles faced the crowd as the fans cheered on their bravery. Each team or individual were plunging to help raise funds for a local organization or charity of their choice. Check out the pictures...

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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1st Annual PeterTweeter Awards To Take Place At Splice March 1st

Everyone is expected to wear plaid at one of the most hyped, exciting events to come to Peterborough in a while—the PeterTweeter Awards, which recognizes the best of Twitter in Peterborough.

Hosted by The Wolf's Dani Stover and KRUZ FM's Catherine Hanrahan, the #Petertweeter will showcase some of the Patch's best "tweeps", covering everything from food, music and crafts to entertainment, music and news.

The awards show takes place on March 1^st at 7:30 p.m. at Splice Lounge and Restaurant.

Tickets are $10 and available at the WOLF/KRUZ and Peterborough Green-Up, and proceeds from the event are going to Peterborough Green-Up.

We (@Ptbo_Canada) are pleased to be nominated in 3 categories, including Best Local News Coverage.

Cast your votes here.

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