Help Police Find Out What Happened To A Man Found Injured Outside The Only Cafe

[UPDATE No. 5, January 21st: From a Peterborough Police Media release today...

Further to The Only Cafe Incident:

Through the course of this investigation police have now learned that two males and one female were directly involved in the attack on Brandon Delaney. Police are confident that several persons are aware of the identity of these suspects. Police would like to thank the public for the numerous tips received to date and are asking for continued assistance to help identify who the two men and one woman are as it is believed they all played a role in the attack. The victim has been released from hospital and is recovering from his severe head injuries at home.

[UPDATE No. 4, January 14th: A benefit concert is being organized for Brandon Delaney and his family at the Historic Red Dog. Get all the deets at this "In Honor of Brandon Delaney" Facebook page. Let's get the community rallying behind this family. Delaney is recovering from a fractured skull in hospital, and has a long recovery ahead of him.]

[POLICE UPDATE No. 3, January 14th: The victim has been identified as Brandon Delaney, 39, of Peterborough. He is now off life support and in stable condition.]

[UPDATE No. 2, January 14th: Police report the victim remains on life support in hospital in Kingston, and are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call 705.876.1122]

[UPDATE, January 13th: Chex Newswatch reporter Caley Bedore reports the man is on life support at Kingston General Hospital.]

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From a special Peterborough Police media release Saturday (January 12th)...

On January 12th, 2013 just before 2:00 a.m. the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service was called to the area of 216 Hunter Street West (The Only Cafe) to assist paramedics with a non-responsive male that was found lying in, and surrounded by, a large amount of blood.

It is unknown how this male sustained his injuries.

Police were unable to locate any witnesses at the scene and are asking for the public’s assistance if anyone has information that may determine what events transpired up to the point when the male was located.

The identity of the male will not be released at this time and it is unknown if he was actually the victim of an offence, or circumstance.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police at 705-876-1122, or information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or on-line at www.stopcrimehere.ca

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Netflix Brings HD Support To Peterborough

The video streaming service Netflix has announced Super HD, which will bring 1080p video to subscribers. They have updated their "Open Connect" delivery service to allow internet providers even higher content than previously available.

To see the higher quality content, you will need...

  • an internet service with 5 Mb/s download
  • one of the supported devices (Netflix Super HD will be available on PS3, Wii U, Windows 8, Roku, Apple TVs, with 1080p, and select smart TVs and Blu-Ray players with more devices coming soon)
  • A compatible internet provider

Netflix offers internet providers a "caching applicance" to allow quick streaming, however not all providers currently have one. Cogeco here in Peterborough offers Super HD. Check with Netflix's Super HD webpage to see if the service is available to you and let us know in the comments section if Bell and Nexicom offer it as well.

This looks to have been announced just in time for the Netflix exclusive shows House of Cards with Kevin Spacey (February 1st), Eli Roth's Hemlock Grove (April 19th), and the return of Arrested Development (May). Not much content is available in Super HD just yet, but Netflix will be rolling it out over time.

You can sign up for a free one-month trial of Netflix. A regular monthly fee of $7.99 will apply after that.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Watch The New Video From Peterborough Band Charming Ruins

Peterborough-based Charming Ruins is a two-piece blues rock band. Here's their new music video for their single "Feel It", which was produced by Jeremy Kelly.


[YouTube via @spankysdowntown; Charming Ruins on FB]

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Canadian Canoe Museum Hosting Free Open House This Sunday

The Canadian Canoe Museum is having an open house this Sunday (January 13th) from noon until 5 p.m.

Come visit the museum and explore the exhibits for free. The Peterborough Model Railroaders and the Lindsay & Region Model Railroaders will also be there.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Deets On The 2013 ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival

ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival takes place this month, from Friday, January 25th to Sunday, January 27th at Showplace Performance Centre, Market Hall and The Venue. The festival includes 63 films from around the world.

A festival pass costs $30 and rush tickets are $8 per film. Ticket passes are now available online, and at Peterborough Green-up, Green Eyewear, Kawartha World Issues Centre, Trent Central Student Association, Fleming Bookstore in Peterborough and Happenstance Books and Yarn in Lakefield.

For more info, call 705.933.4222, go to the ReFrame Facebook page or email info@reframefilmfestival.ca. If you're interested in volunteering at the festival, click here.

[ReFrame Festival]

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2013 Bears' Lair Peterborough Competition Looking For Entries

Peterborough entrepreneurial competition Bears' Lair is looking for entries via Facebook. Enter a video from February 1st to March 20th to compete for a prize package valued at more than $20,000 in business products and services. The Top Seven finalists will be announced on March 25th and asked to speak at the Creative Cocktail for 3 minutes each on April 4th. The competition grand Finale takes place on April 25th at Market Hall where the entrants will have 15 minutes to present to the Bears with one winner being chosen that evening.

You can also follow Bears' Lair on Twitter and read our coverage of the 2012 and 2011 events.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism Video On Winter Fun

[YouTube; TheKawarthas.ca]

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Local Photographer Captures Funny Snow Sculptures Made At Jackson Park

Peterborough photographer Jay Callaghan captured these snow gems during a recent night shoot at Jackson Park...

[via @caltek79]

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St. Peter's Secondary School Celebrating Its 100 Anniversary This Year

St. Peter's is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Peterborough this year—the school opened its door at its original location on September 2, 1913 with 59 students. The official anniversary weekend takes place this year on Thanksgiving, October 11th and 12th. Contact St. Peter's with your own memories of the school here, learn more about celebrations here, and view pictures from past yearbooks here. Watch the video below from a history buff who happened to find some abandoned photographs from St. Peter's taken in 1916 and 1920 that will be used as part of the celebrations.

[YouTube]

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These Are Some Of The Best Moves We've Seen In Peterborough

They happen here in town at Hap Ki Do school. Check out this video...

[YouTube]

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