Snowmobile Driver Hydroplanes His Sled On Stoney Lake This Week (And Films It)

Help us understand why people do this. This was shot this week on Stoney Lake. It's called water skipping. And yes, it's as dangerous as it looks.

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Chemong Road/Reid Street Widening Public Information Centre Meeting Next Tuesday

The City of Peterborough is holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) next Tuesday (March 20th) in regards to the potential Chemong Road/Reid Street widening.

The PIC will be held at the Northminster United Church (300 Sunset Boulevard) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a presentation at 7:00 pm and a discussion period afterwards.

This is the second Public Information Centre that has been held in regards to this and feedback from the first has been "reviewed by the study team and incorporated into the evaluation of new and/or revised alternative designs."

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Little Lake Musicfest In Search Of Silent Auction Items For Fundraiser

Little Lake Musicfest (which we're a sponsor of again this year) is gearing up for another season and are currently in search of silent auction items for their upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, April 28th. 

If you have a gift certificate or item you'd like to donate, call 705.755.1111 to arrange for pick up.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Here Is Your 6 Day Sunny Forecast

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Zellers Closing Sales Have Begun To Make Way For Walmart

As first reported last Fall, the Zellers in Peterborough is closing and being replaced by a Target, er, second Walmart location. Prices have been marked down drastically and will continue to do so as they reach their official close date in June.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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The Longest Running Irish Party In Peterborough Is This Saturday

In keeping with tradition, the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club will host their St. Patrick's Day Celebrations this Saturday (March 17th) from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Evinrude Centre.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Great Video From Peterborough Tourism On Discovering Culture Here

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Here's Great Raw Video Of Ice Floe Races In Peterborough Yesterday

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PtboPics: St. Paddy's Day Parade Brought Smiles And Green Throughout Downtown

The sun was shining and a sea of green could be seen for as far as the eye could see this afternoon at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Peterborough. 

 

Peterborough Theatre Guild promoting their upcoming show "Urinetown"

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PtboPics: Seedy Sunday Was A Popular Stop Today!

In its new location at George Street United Church, Seedy Sunday was a packed house this afternoon on this beautiful day. Elbow to elbow, folks were on the search for seeds of all sorts to get their gardening season underway...and what a perfect Spring-like day it was for such an event!

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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