February 28, 2013

Plan It Peterborough Meeting At KPR Office This Monday

February 28, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

There is a special public meeting at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Office (1994 Fisher Drive), on Monday, March the 4th at 6:30 p.m.

This meeting provides a chance for Peterborough to suggest and discuss revisions to the City of Peterborough Official Plan, which covers everything from land use to growth management strategies.

"The meeting will include a brief presentation from City Planning Staff to present the findings of the Plan It Peterborough Official Plan Review public consultation program which commenced in 2011 and to highlight planning changes that have occurred since the last comprehensive review of the Official Plan."

Learn more through the City of Peterborough's Plan It website.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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February 27, 2013

You Might Want To Attend This Public Meeting On The Topic Of A Casino In Peterborough

February 27, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

Head over to the Board Room at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board office (1994 Fisher Drive) on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. to join the discussion on the possibility of a casino coming to town—and the pros and cons of such a decision. This is a special public Planning Committee Meeting and the city would like your input. So make sure to give it.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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February 25, 2013

Here's A Picture Of Peterborough Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield Tweeted From Space

February 25, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield is currently orbiting Earth aboard ISS as Flight Engineer on Expedition 34.

Here is a picture he tweeted from space of Peterborough and the Trent Severn waterway on Monday (February 25th).

Peterborough, ON - and the Trent Severn waterway. pic.twitter.com/8yhhCxSk2M
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) February 25, 2013

[via @Cmdr_Hadfield]

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February 25, 2013

Watch The New Bandwagon Episode Featuring Juno Nominee The Wooden Sky

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February 25, 2013

Club Aragon (And Bobby Kinsman) Was The Place To Be Back In The Day In Peterborough

February 25, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

[UPDATED March 11th: The entire documentary airs on TVCogeco. Check their website for times.]

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Once upon a time, Club Aragon (now Trentwinds) was Peterborough's ultra-modern nightspot. Bobby "Mr. Big Band" Kinsman and his orchestra was the house band there for many years, and the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Robert Goulet played gigs there. Kinsman's house band played there for 25 years, starting in 1947, and his band also played the Peterborough Arts and Water Festival from 1970 to 1976. Kinsman, who is in The Pathway of Fame, was known for giving money to charities and helping struggling musicians. Here his son Tom talks about how his legendary Dad came to Peterborough and what Club Aragon was like...

[YouTube via TVCogeco]

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February 24, 2013

PtboPics & Coverage: Peterborough Cycling Club 2013 Open House

February 24, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

The Peterborough Cycling Club held their 2013 Open House Saturday night (February 23rd) at Wild Rock Outfitters. Roller racing was the hit of the night, provided by the West of Quebec Wheelers.

There were four fixed gear bicycles on rollers that were hooked up to a mechanical score board to show the racer's progress. As the evening progressed, the bracket of competitors were whittled down to the Final Four men and women.

Do Levis commuter jeans help you win? How about galoshes? Does beating a Wild Rock owner net you a 20%-off discount? Head over to the Peterborough Cycling Club website to hopefully learn these answers and more about the club.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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February 22, 2013

PtboPics: Canadian Canoe Museum At The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show

February 22, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

The Canadian Canoe Museum is showing some Peterborough pride at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto this weekend. Be sure to check out their artisan workshops as well.