Peterborough Clicks, a local photographic walking group, is hosting a photography exhibition at the Silver Bean this weekend. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 21st and 22nd, and is open for the public to view at the Millennium Park Viewing Room.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
The Peterborough and District Labour Council says this closure is part of a disturbing trend in Peterborough, where the unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent...
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
[YouTube]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
PHOTO Amber McLatchey via Twitter
[**UPDATED: JULY 23RD: HOUSING CLINIC ARRANGED]
City Of Peterborough Emergency Management Division release...
Efforts remain underway to coordinate long-term housing arrangements for the families displaced by the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op fire on July 17, 2012.
The Emergency Response Planning Team will be hosting a Housing Clinic for the families of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op on Tuesday, July 24 and afterwards by appointment.
Landlords with good quality, affordable rental accomodations available immediately or in the very near future are asked to provide their unit details to the CCRC Housing Resource Centre by calling 705-743-2722 or e-mail hrcpeterborough@yahoo.ca.
Primarily there is a need for 1 and 2 bedroom units. In addition there is a specific need for three accessible, 2 bedroom units. When providing unit information please include the following details; size, location, rent, utilities (heating source and included vs excluded), accessibility, appliances, parking, other amenities and restrictions.
The Salvation Army continues to be the collection point for individuals wishing to make a monetary donation. The Salvation Army is located at:
219 Simcoe Street (at Aylmer) Peterborough, ON K9H 2H6
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cash donation, cheques, gift cards, or VISA are accepted. Please make note that your donation is in support of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op Fire Victims. Charitable receipts for cash, cheque, or VISA donations over $10 will be issued.
[**UPDATED, JULY 19TH: HOW YOU CAN HELP]
City Of Peterborough Emergency Management Division release...
LETA BROWNSCOMBE CO-OP HOUSING FIRE FUNDRAISING DRIVE
City of Peterborough
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
210 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2N3 Phone: 705-742-7777 Ext. 2722 or 2803 Fax: 705-745-9194
The Salvation Army is accepting donations to directly support the victims of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op fire that took place on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
Individuals wishing to make a monetary donation may do so by visiting the Salvation Army located at:
219 Simcoe Street (at Aylmer) Peterborough, ON
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cash donation, cheques, gift cards, or VISA are accepted. You can also mail your donation to:
The Salvation Army c/o Leta Brownscombe Co-Op Fire Victims 219 Simcoe Street Peterborough, ON K9H 2H6
Charitable receipts for cash, cheque, or VISA donations over $10 will be issued.
-----------------
[ORIGINAL POST]
A huge fire last night destroyed much of the 34-unit co-operative apartment building on Milroy Dr. in the city’s north end behind Portage Place, and the Peterborough Fire Department and Ontario Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the cause. All residents are safe, but reports are some pets are missing. The Peterborough City-County Disaster Trust Fund is helping displaced occupants. Dramatic photos came in to us last night on Twitter—see our @Ptbo_Canada feed—including the one above.
Here's a Facebook page with info on how you can help with clothing drive.
Here's video Harrison Perkins captured at the scene.
[YouTube]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
The final ten contestants were announced Sunday night during the Search 4 a Star reveal show at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. After each weekly show during June, fans could vote for their favourite act by texting in who they thought the best act was. In an unexpected twist, three individuals qualified for tenth place in a complete tie. The following people will compete at the Grand Finale at Little Lake MusicFest on August 22nd for over $5,000 in cash and prizes...
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Recently, new bicycle repair stands were installed in downtown Peterborough.
On Saturday, Tegan Moss from B!ke: the Community Cycling Hub was downtown to offer a helping hand to anyone that wanted to learn more about using them.
Anyone tried them out yet? Add your comments below.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) partnered with the New Canadians Centre (NCC) of Peterborough and Coleman Canada to host the New Canadians Fishing Event at the OFAH|Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre on Saturday. About 85 New Canadian Centre clients attended the event, and experienced a range of outdoor activities and education such as fishing, archery and invasive species awareness lessons. Here's some pics from the event...
20-year-old Emma Purdie, who had a major impact on anyone that knew her, died tragically early Friday morning after a fall from the top of the Simcoe Street Parking Garage. Emma, a recent graduate of PCVS, was studying at Queen's University.
A moving tribute is growing for her at the spot where she died.
[photo via @alex_bushell]
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Carrie and Mike at Gerti's. Restaurant-goers at Gerti's on Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough were star struck Saturday night (July 14th) when in walked country music star Carrie Underwood with her husband, NHL player Mike Fisher, who is from the area.
They arrived at Gerti's for a post wedding reception party, as Mike's brother, Rob, married earlier in the day in town.
Seems the wedding guests weren't supposed to show up at Gerti's until later, about 1 a.m., for what was supposed to be a private party, but the power went out at the Peterborough golf club where the wedding reception was being held—there was a power outage in parts of the city last night—so about 50 to 60 guests arrived at Gerti's earlier, at around 11:00 p.m., for celebrations.
And since the restaurant was still open to the public, fans inside got to glimpse Carrie and Mike sitting at a booth with some other guests from the wedding for a while before the celebrity couple moved to the back patio along with most of the other guests.
There was a buzz in the air when they arrived and fans tweeted their excitement, with @LaurieBecks saying, "Carrie underwood is at Gerti's in Peterborough right now!!!"
The private couple left shortly after midnight before the other guests, which is when we snapped this picture above as they were standing with Mike's father Jim.
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Last night was the preview evening at The Peterborough Theatre Guild for their latest production Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling and directed by Judi Wilson, it runs July 13th through July 22nd...
Upcoming Events
sponsored by
PTBOCANADA is a website about Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Copyright ©2010-2022, PTBOCANADA Media Inc. All rights reserved.
