Drop by Peterborough's Rock & Rope Climbing Centre today between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to celebrate their 1st Anniversary. There is free climbing, prizes and sales on climbing equipment. Rock & Rope is located at Unit 16, 280 Perry Street in Peterborough.
[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.
A brand new Butcher Shop is opening soon in town. Called Primal Cuts, it officially opens Friday, September 14th, and is built around a passion for delicious and ethical food.
The shop is a collaboration between a butcher, George Madill, and a Chef, Jamie Vrooman, who together strive to provide the best products available.
The shop carries locally sourced natural meats, dry aged beef, handmade in-house sausages and burgers, a full service deli, and ready to go sandwiches at lunch.
George and his wife Jacquie were born and raised in Peterborough but had been living in Toronto for the past 7 years where George has been honing his skills at some of the best meat shops there. But the couple decided it was time to come home to their hometown and are excited to start their own business here.
Primal Cuts is located at 550 Lansdowne Street West. For more info, call 705-775-MEAT (6328) or go to their website.
-----------------
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
David Goyette, Executive Assistant to Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett and the man who pens our "Backroom Briefing" column here at PtboCanada.com, is releasing a new book called Be Brief!: Fifty Milestone Speeches In Fifty Words Each.
According to a release, the book "extols the virtues of brevity in public speaking through the example of 50 original milestone speeches, each of which is 50 words in length." The speeches are divided into five categories—political speeches, business speeches, special event speeches, family speeches and personal speeches.
This is Goyette's third book, and the proceeds from Be Brief! will go toward The Purple Onion Festival, Peterborough’s celebration of local food and culture.
The official launch of the book takes place next Thursday (September 13th) at Splice (379 George St.) at 5 p.m. and is open to all.
Books are available from the author David Goyette and at Happenstance Books in Lakefield.
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Cory Fleetwood photo via policeFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Police release today...
UPDATE from police: Police are continuing their homicide investigation and are asking that anyone who may have had contact with Cory Fleetwood in the last week to contact Detective Constable Sean Nusink with the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 203 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
-----------
ORIGINAL POST:
Homicide Investigation
On Monday (Sept.3) 2012 shortly after 9 a.m., Peterborough Lakefield Community Police were contacted to check on the well being of 29 year old Cory Fleetwood who lives at 313 Bethune Street after he failed to attend for work. Police attended and found Fleetwood deceased in his Bethune Street residence. The initial investigation has led police to believe that this is a homicide. Next of kin have been notified and an autopsy is expected within the next couple of days.
Police expect to be on scene continuing the investigation for several days. No further details will be released at this time. Police are asking anyone who may have had contact with Cory Fleetwood in the last week to contact Detective Constable Sean Nusink with the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext.203 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
------------------
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
A historic Birchbark Canoe from the 1700s has arrived at the Canadian Canoe Museum. It is believed it was crafted somewhere along the St. Lawrence River, brought to England in the 1700s, then recently transported back to Canada. Although it is degrading, it is an excellent example for researchers to study.
The Canadian Canoe Museum is looking for outreach opportunities and would like to use this canoe to establish discussion to learn more about the canoe's history and also build a full sized replica for an exhibit.
Learn more from the outdoors blog Trail Swag.
[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.
From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Release Today...
--------
UPDATE: Bancroft OPP caught the man and retrieved the stolen car last evening (September 2nd) on Highway 28. Charged with robbery is 32-year-old Luke Begley of Cobourg.
-----------
Robbery
On 02Sep12 at approximately 1200 hrs, a female was sitting in her car waiting for friends on Victory Drive near Dobbin Ave. A male approached the female and asked her for a ride, which she declined. The male then walked away. The same male returned and opened the car door and took a hold of the victims arm and pulled her from the car. The male then got in the car and drove away. The female was not physically injured in this incident.
The vehicle is still outstanding. It is a 2002 Toyota Camry, 4-door, grey in colour with Ontario Licence plates ANBE349.
The suspect is described as male white, 30s, approximately 5’6” tall, med build, clean shaven, short dark hair and possibly wearing a dark coloured ‘T’ shirt. Police are requesting any witnesses to call City Police at 705-876-1122 or crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
-----------
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Don't forget the transit buses won't be running on Labour Day Monday. Walk, bike or drive.
[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.
Campaign posterPeterborough Lakefield Community Police Service put out a special release announcing "Don't Be That Guy", a social marketing campaign to raise awareness in Peterborough about the issue of alcohol-facilitated sexual assaults.
Alcohol-facilitated sexual assault is a sexual act perpetrated by an offender with a victim who is profoundly intoxicated to the point of near or actual unconsciousness. In these cases, the victim cannot give consent.
The "Don’t be that Guy" social marketing campaign is aimed at the offender.
Historically, sexual assault campaigns focused on how to prevent being sexually assaulted. The campaign’s message is simple: Don’t sexually assault others.
According to the release, the campaign is intended to target men between the ages of 18 and 24, who frequent the bars and party scene.
This is especially important in Peterborough, where Fleming College and Trent University are located.
The campaign just launched and runs until the
Campaign poster end of September.
Posters (see examples in this post) will be displayed at Trent University, Fleming College and in downtown bars.
Police encourage the reporting of these incidents to police and to get the message across loud and clear that sex without consent is sexual assault.
For more info on this national campaign, go to Sexualassaultvoices.com.
---------------
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
This looks awesome. Have a look...
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
From a Peterborough Lakefield Police release today...
Breach of Probation Arrest
The accused, a 34-year-old man, is on conditions stemming from a previous domestic incident with the victim, a 23-year-old woman, including not communicating with the victim and not possessing or consuming any alcohol.
On Thursday (Aug. 30), 2012 at approximately 9:10 p.m. the couple became involved in an argument which other residents in the building overheard and police were called. Police arrived on scene where they located the accused with the victim. The accused attempted to escape by climbing onto the roof of the building. Police were able to escort the accused down off the roof.
During the investigation it was determined the accused had been consuming alcohol. As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with two counts of breaching his probation. He was held in custody and will appear in court later today. The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
----------------
Tip us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Follow us on Twitter @Ptbo_Canada (hashtag #bethechangeptbo) or Like us on Facebook.
Upcoming Events
sponsored by
PTBOCANADA is a website about Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Copyright ©2010-2022, PTBOCANADA Media Inc. All rights reserved.
