Neighbour Calls 911 For Back-Up After Officers Being Assaulted Are Unable To Communicate With Dispatch

From Peterborough Lakefield Police Release today...

Assault Officer

Two officers were taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre late Wednesday night (July 18), 2012 after they were injured while attempting to arrest two people at a Romaine Street address.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 18), 2012 police were dispatched to a Romaine Street home for a disturbance. When police arrived it was discovered that a verbal argument was taking place outside the residence between the first accused, an 18-year-old male, and one of his relatives, a 15-year-old male who police determined was intoxicated and in distress. Police attempted to address and isolate the 15-year-old year old and instructed the 18-year-old to go inside the home. The 18-year-old did not comply and after several warnings police attempted to place him under arrest for obstruct police. The 18-year-old resisted arrest, assaulting one of the officers.  At that time the 18-year-old’s mother, a 39 year old woman, tried to intervene and began assaulting the other officer. Police were unable to communicate with dispatch and a neighbour was able to call 911 and request back-up. EMS arrived and the two officers were taken to PRHC where they were treated for minor injuries and released. As a result of the investigation the 18-year-old was arrested and charged with assault with intent to resist arrest and obstruct/resist a peace officer. He was released from custody and will appear in court on August 9, 2012. The 39-year-old woman was also arrested and charged with assault a peace officer and obstruct/resist arrest. She was released from custody and will appear in court on August 9, 2012. The names of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the young person in this incident.

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Peterborough Museum & Archives New Exhibition Avro Arrow: A Dream Denied

The current exhibition at Peterborough Museum & Archives is Avro Arrow: A Dream Denied, which tells the remarkable story of one of Canada’s greatest technological achievements. 

Decades have passed since the development and destruction of the Avro Arrow and Iroquois engine yet many still wonder "what-might-have-been."

Should the projects have been cancelled? Were they as good as their builders said they would be? What were the real reasons behind the cancellations? These and other mysteries are explored in this exhibition full of images, artifacts and explanations.

Avro Arrow: A Dream Denied was developed and produced by the West Parry Sound District Museum as part of the Travelling Exhibition Partnership Project.

Check it out at Peterborough Museum & Archives (Ashburnham Memorial Park on Museum Drive, 300 Hunter Street East). Admission is by donation, with free parking and barrier-free access. The exhibition runs through September 30th.

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Peterborough Clicks Photography Exhibition This Weekend

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]

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The Impact Of The Baskin Robbins Closure On The City & Downtown

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...

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Video: A Ring Of Fire Outside The MoHo

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Video And Story On Massive Fire At Milroy Drive Apartment Complex

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.

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[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.

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Here Are The Final 10 Contestants For Search 4 A Star 2012

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...

• James
• Kendall Sullivan
• Josh Middleton
• Lindsay Sinclair
• Valerie Andrew
• Erin Lonergan
• The Maveryck
• Kayla Coburn
• Matty Hiltz
• Kristin Godfrey
• Brittany Hall
• Dallas Mann

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Public Bicycle Repair Stands Demo Took Place

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]

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PtboPics: Families From New Canadians Fishing Event At OFAH

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...

—photos and info courtesy Beth McClelland

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A Touching Memorial For Peterborough's Emma Purdie

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.

"She just had a true joie de vie," her mother Barb tells The Examiner. "She was just so full of life. And she just had the most incredible laugh. She was just so positive and upbeat, always a glass-is-half-full type person. We’re not coping. We’re devastated. She was just so full of life and now she’s gone. She had such an amazing future ahead of her and I think that’s the hardest thing. She was going places."

A moving tribute is growing for her at the spot where she died.

[photo via @alex_bushell]

[The Peterborough Examiner]

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