Breakfast Television Is Broadcasting Live From Peterborough Friday, August 3rd

In case you haven't heard, the excellent morning show BT is coming to Peterborough.

Yes, on Friday, August 3rd, the crew will be broadcasting live on-location from Del Crary Park, including hosts Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese.

They will be showing off all that our city has to offer, and the public is invited to come on out and join this event. So wear your "I'd Rather Be In Peterborough" tee, organize a flash mob—do whatever it takes to show our community spirit, and showcase our amazing city to BT's viewers.

If you can't be down at the park for the live 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. broadcast or portions of it, watch on Citytv.

[Images via BT website]

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"Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" Playing At Peterborough Library Movie Night

Tomorrow night (Thursday) is movie night at the Peterborough Public Library.

They will be showing Rise of the Planet of the Apes at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is free and there is no need to RSVP.

The movie is 105 minutes long and is rated PG.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Habitat For Humanity Peterborough & Match Me Peterborough To Host "Singles Build Day"

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Match Me Peterborough have joined forces to create a fun, inspiring fundraising initiative to help those in need in the community—and bring singles together.

It's called "Singles Build Day", and the build date is Friday, August 24th from 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. Organizers encourage singles 35+ to sign up with an unattached single friend of the opposite sex and together raise $150 for the Habitat chapter in Peterborough, which is always looking for more donations, volunteers and applications for homes. 

Singles signing up on their own is also encouraged, and they need to raise $75 each.
 
Match Me Peterborough will be hosting a private party for all the single volunteers that night after the build at a downtown location.

It's a great chance to give back to the community, and maybe find a love match.

For more info on the event, contact Match Me's Rebecca Cooper at 705.931.4721 or email her.

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Here's A Time-Lapse Video From Peterborough Square To Cobourg

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A 5:15 Video That Captures Much Of What Peterborough Has To Offer

Justin Schofield spent about four hours driving around Peterborough, filming the architecture, landmarks and beauty of Peterborough—and included some footage from prior filming experiences here—to capture the essence of what this city has to offer. Nicely done.

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Get Your "I'd Rather Be In Peterborough" T-Shirt

These awesome retro tees showing community spirit are available at the Silver Bean Cafe. What a great way to showcase our city. Get one now, and help them go viral!

Kruz FM's Catherine Hanrahan sporting one

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Pronto Monto Covering Kate and Anna McGarrigle Song After Hike Near Otonabee River

Nice cover in a scenic setting by Pronto Monto—a folk band that pays tribute to the music of Kate and Anna McGarrigle. The band is composed of Julia Fenn, Megan Kendrick and Mary Clare Kendrick.

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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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