Add This Book By Local Author Ian Rogers To Your Holiday Gift List

Local author Ian Rogers has crafted a collection of short stories in his latest novel, Every House is Haunted.

"In this brilliant debut collection, Ian Rogers explores the border-places between our world and the dark reaches of the supernatural. The landscape of death becomes the new frontier for scientific exploration. A honeymoon cabin with an unspeakable appetite finally meets its match. A suburban home is transformed into the hunting ground for a new breed of spider. A nightmarish jazz club at the crossroads of reality plays host to those who can break a deal with the devil...for a price. With remarkable deftness, Rogers draws together the disturbing and the diverting in twenty-two showcase stories that will guide you through terrain at once familiar and startlingly fresh."

You can purchase Every House is Haunted at Chapters for $18.95 and some of the local copies on Lansdowne Street are even signed.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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A Group Of High School Students Were Bear Sprayed Last Night In Peterborough

From a Peterborough police release today...

On Sunday (Dec. 9), 2012 at approximately 1:20 a.m. a group of seven high school students, all 16 years old, were walking in the area of Armour Road when they were approached by an unknown man who asked them if they wanted to fight and said he had bear spray. As the group began to walk away to avoid the man, the suspect discharged the bear spray more than once in their direction. The spray made contact with some of the students’ faces. The group of students were able to get away and contact one of their parents who took them to the hospital for observation and where they were treated for irritation to their eyes and skin. There were no serious injuries. Police were contacted and provided a description of suspect. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’, skinny build, approximately 16 to 20 years of age, dark medium length hair, wearing a flat beak hat and possibly a striped T-Shirt. There was also another man and two women, all 16 to 20 years of age, that were with the main suspect at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Add A Red Pashmina To Your Holiday Gift List In Peterborough

Help out an important cause and pick up a red pashmina for that special someone this holiday season. This Peterborough-based initiative partners with Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, and proceeds from the sale of the red pashminas are directed to advancing education and educational opportunities for Afghan women and their families. To learn more about the Red Pashmina Campaign and how it empowers women there and locally, visit their website, Facebook or Twitter page. Pashminas can be purchased for $20 at Tango, Glow Maternity, The New Canadians Centre, YWCA, My Left Breast, The Benevolent Stranger, Joie de Vie and Sympathy for the Rebel. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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You Have 2 Hours Free Parking During Holiday Season Downtown

Thanks to the DBIA and the City of Peterborough, our little annual holiday treat of 2 hours of free parking is now in effect downtown. Any money that is put in the meters will be donated to local charities. Be sure to shop local this holiday season in our amazing downtown.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Pics: Focus Fair At The Spill

[UPDATED] Here's some photos of the Focus Fair at The Spill, which took place all weekend and included local artisans and bakers such as Jackson Creek Press, Lucky Jackson, Urban Tomato, Needle and Nest Design, Two Dishes Catering and a host of others.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Pics From The 30 Craft Market Featuring Local Artisans

The 30 Craft Market was held Saturday (December 8th) downstairs at the Peterborough Public Library. Take a peek at some of the great items from local artisans that were showcased—all of which were under $30.

 

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PMZ Captures Footage Of Teddy Bear Charity Toss At Peterborough Memorial Centre

PMZ captured this footage below of 1,600 stuffed toys being tossed onto the ice during last night's game between the Petes and Kingston at the Memorial Centre (the Petes won in OT 3-2!). Fans donated the teddy bears, and Ricky's All Day Grill donated all the toys—and 25 cents from each bear—to the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive.

[YouTube; PMZ]

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Watch This Awesome LipDub Video Trent University Students Made

This excellent LipDub to "Wild Thing" is done by environmental and life sciences students, faculty and staff at Trent.

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PTBOCanada Pics & Coverage: 1st Annual Chairs For Charity At The YMCA

Last night (December 5th), the Peterborough YMCA hosted their 1st Annual Chairs for Charity event. Chairs were sponsored by local businesses and services, and were refurbished by some very talented women to be auctioned off to raise money for the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. There were a few bidding wars as folks gave their support to this great cause—and the chair sponsored by the Silver Bean Café will now be sitting in the living room of Kruz FM's Catherine Hanrahan! For those of you that were unable to make it to last night's event, there are still several chairs that remain as part of the silent auction, which will remain open until Monday, December 10th at noon. Just pop by the front desk before then and ask how you can submit your bid and see the chairs. Great job to Emily Gray and all the volunteers that made this come together! —PtboCanada's Julie Morris

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NHL Alumni Greats Play Against Local Law Enforcement All-Stars In Peterborough This Saturday

Come on out this Saturday (December 8th) and support Special Olympics Ontario while watching NHL alumni greats play against members of the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service and the Law Enforcement All-Stars.

The game takes place at 6 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, and local hockey fans get a chance to meet the likes of former NHLers Curtis Joseph, Marty McSorley, Dave Reid, Mike Krushelnyski and Todd Harvey.

The Law Enforcement All-Stars includes approximately 16 members of Curtis Josephthe Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service.

Fans will also be treated to a skills competition featuring the players—and some on-ice jokes. As presenting sponsor, Scotiabank will give one lucky fan the chance to win a $2,500 investment product in the "Scotiabank Shoot for Cash" between periods.

Doors open at 5 p.m., and the puck drops at 6 p.m. For ticket information, go to Benefithockey.com or call 1-877-431-0685.

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