Have you been waiting to discover what your future may truly hold? Well, the 21st Annual Psychic Fair will be coming to the Evinrude Centre this weekend—November 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
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City Of Peterborough Media Release today...
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Preparation for Severe Weather
Latest forecasts indicate that Southern Ontario is in the path of Hurricane Sandy and will likely experience high wind gusts and periods of heavy rain beginning later today and continuing into Tuesday.
To prepare for the potential severe weather, the City is asking residents, who are safely able to do so, to:
• Clean eaves troughs and ensure downspouts are directed away from your foundation
• Check that backflow preventers and sump pumps are functioning properly
• Remove leaves and other debris from storm sewer covers
• Limit non-essential water use to help reduce flow volume through the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Prepare a 72 hour emergency preparedness kit for family and pets. For details visit www.peterborough.ca/emergencymanagement and click on “Personal Preparedness”
• Ensure batteries are charged for essential equipment (i.e. medical equipment)
• Store or safely secure outdoor objects, such as lawn furniture and barbecues
• Fill vehicles with gas
• Have cash on hand
With intense rain and high winds expected, residents are urged to stay safely back from creek and riverbanks and to be aware of potential blowing debris and branches from trees.
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Cora Restaurant has opened in Peterborough. There is a deal each day this week to celebrate.
See poster below for deets...
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A Peterborough woman named Kimberley MacDougall has created a Facebook page suggesting that trick-or-treating be delayed until this Friday due to Hurricane Sandy's possible effects here. The page does have its supporters but others totally disagree. Tell us your thoughts below.
[Postpone Peterborough Trick-or-Treating Facebook page]
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[UPDATE, MONDAY OCTOBER 29th] OPP say the teens runaways have been located safe.
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From an OPP release today...
MISSING YOUTHS
(Cavan Monaghan Twp., ON) – Peterborough County OPP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two missing teens.
Selena DAWSON age 15 years of North Monaghan Twp and Cole DOLEY age 15 years of Peterborough were last seen leaving Crestwood Collegiate on the afternoon of Monday October 22, 2012.
Officers have conducted a search in the wooded area immediately behind Crestwood Collegiate and contacted their friends. Their parents have posted photos of the two missing youths and police have also checked places that DOLEY and DAWSON were known to frequent.
Selena DAWSON is described as:
Cole DOLEY is described as:
Police request that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Selena or Cole is requested to contact the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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The Brick has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity once again this year, and will be donating a second home to a community in Canada. Last year a family in Stratford was awarded a home and this year we are hoping that Peterborough will be chosen as the next community awarded this opportunity. Cast your votes here in hopes that a deserving family in our area will have the opportunitiy for a new home to call their very own.
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Wild Rock has rolled out their large ski selection, including clothing, boots and more from Salomon, Swix, Fischer, Madshus and more. If you bring your skis in before the end of this month, you will save on waxing, hot boxing, stone grinds and performance ski tuning.
There will also be a ski and snowboard gear swap on Saturday, November 3rd at 10 a.m. While you are there, don't forget to pick up your tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival on January 17th and 18th.
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Look for these nifty posters below around Peterborough. And don't forget to #bethechangeptbo—and sign up for this next special Creative Cocktail on philanthropy in town.
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