Fiddle/rock band Fiddlestix entertained everyone at Peterborough Musicfest on Canada Day. Here's a slideshow we captured...
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Today (July 2nd) marked the launch of the summer campaign Sirens for Life, a partnership between Canadian Blood Services and emergency response personnel stressing the importance of continuing to donate blood—a traditionally slow time because of vacation and family activities—in the summer months for people in need. The local event kicked off at Fire Hall #3 on Clonsilla Avenue and included representatives from local Blood Services, EMS, firefighters, police and Fleming College students currently enrolled in the Firefighter Education and Training Program. The message of the campaign is "Someone still needs YOUR help". Donating blood is a simple process which will take about an hour of your time. Call 1.888.2.DONATE for clinic locations and to book an appointment or go to Blood.ca for more info.
Sue Harris (at left) from Canadian Blood Services chats with Marsie MacKay about the initiative.
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Recently I attended an outdoor movie, smack-dab in the heart of Toronto. The documentary Lost Rivers was screened for free on the grass of Toronto's Fort York. All you had to do was bring a blanket.
While sitting there, amongst the din of the traffic and Go Trains, and looking at the condos surrounding the historical site, I found myself rather impressed that hundreds of people would come to an event like this. Sure, you are prone to the elements (so is Peterborough Musicfest), but watching a movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen (provided by Fresh Air Cinema) while the rest of the world bustles by was kind of magical.
There were multiple local vendors of food and drinks and the event went off without a hitch. People were allowed to bring dogs, and although there was an occasional smoker, I really had no complaints.
I understand the difficulties of affording a digital projector, and paying for first run movies, and I do appreciate the nod to the historic times of the traditional Drive-in. That said, I think in today's fast paced world, a "Walk-in" is a nice idea (not to mention environmentally-friendly) where you can roll out a blanket and enjoy conversation and the city around you with strangers while taking in a flick.
So what about trying something like this in Peterborough?
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[Update: As was brought to our attention after this post, there are kids movies at Movie Nights in the Park at Nicholls Oval.]
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Canada Day parade via @nicolespencley
Del Crary park multicultural festival celebrations via @bee_mcclelland
Canada Day parade via @Bandits_Apparel
Fireworks on Little Lake via @MrDougLogan
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When looking to spruce up a living space or create an all new feel, often people look to their walls to make that new impression. Charlotte Paint and Wallpaper have been helping the people of Peterborough with this idea now for over 33 years. Locally owned and operated by Ann Spivey and Ken Wood, the store is very focused at bringing in specific premium products and delivering educated service that is second to none in the community.
Now located at 451 George St., the store was a mainstay on Charlotte St up until just recently when it was decided that a new Shoppers Drug Mart would take up their old location. Not letting that get in the way, Charlotte Paint stayed in the downtown core and have created a beautiful new spot that they’ve called home now for just over a year and a half.
Charlotte Paint is a Benjamin Moore Paints superstore, offering just about every type of paint and product that they create. Like their name says, they also offer premium wallpapers and other wall covering ideas to help you create a welcome space in your home, office, cottage or wherever you so choose!
When the move came about just over a year and a half ago, it was an easy decision to stay downtown. Having such a long history in the area, Charlotte Paint wanted to keep the mom and pop feel they‘ve created.
They have a very loyal customer base which is always growing, and being downtown for many years has allowed Charlotte Paint to create lasting relationships with many people and local businesses who love dealing with their knowledgeable staff. Ken and Ann are both on the floor assisting customers regularly and enjoy they dynamics of downtown business life. As local shop owners, living within walking distance of the store themselves, they love the support they are given and enjoy supporting others around them—often donating to great community causes.
So, if your living space is in need of a change, look to Charlotte Paint & Wallpaper as a great place to invest for that. Even the simplest of colour changes can make a world of difference. They are your local wall decorators in the heart of downtown.
For more on Charlotte Paint & Wallpaper (451 George St.), go to:
Website: Charlotte Paint & Wallpaper
Phone: 705-743-5742
For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.
—By Aaron Elliott
Newfoundland musician Alan Doyle packed Del Crary Park Saturday night as the first 2013 Summer act of Peterborough Musicfest. He sang songs from his solo work (including a few new tunes) as well as songs from his band, Great Big Sea, who are kicking off their 20th Anniversary tour.
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Welcome to the new PTBOCanada.com! We've been hard at work to make the site faster, even more mobile friendly (responsive) and scalable for all of our brainstorm ideas that we write on little pieces of paper and put into a hat.
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Have you ever been curious about how to make your own paper but just weren't sure how to go about it? Well Peterborough GreenUP and Ecology Park are giving you that opportunity Sunday, June 30th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $20 and you must pre-register by calling 705.745.3238.
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Our Evan Holt shot this video of Maryam Monsef talking about the impact the YWCA movement has had on her life and where it's lead her. Watch below...
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The Friends of Jackson Park and the Friends of Peterborough Trails have compiled a list of the Top 10 Reasons Not to Build a Road on the Parkway Greenspace. Here they are...
1. The Parkway is not a solution to our traffic problems
The proposed Parkway fixes perhaps one-tenth of our traffic problems in the north end of the City. It links one fifth of the City’s planned north end residential areas to only one of the two main employment areas in the City. The City proposed the original "Parkway" route to bypass the city limits as they were in 1947. Other options better connect the places where we live to the places we work.
2. The Parkway Greenspace is one of Peterborough’s most precious assets
The Parkway Greenspace corridor is the largest and most significant natural habitat and open space in the north end of Peterborough, and one of the largest areas of green space in the City. It is a key part of the City trails network. The Parkway route also serves as an important wildlife corridor, along which wildlife can traverse a large swath of the city. It allows citizens, and most importantly our children, to observe wildlife and connect with nature.
3. The Parkway is not the best investment of our hard earned tax dollars
The projected cost of the Parkway is around 40 million dollars. This does not include costs to deal with noise, flooding and other infrastructure. Realistically, the price could be easily around $50-‐60 million. Do you want your taxes increased to pay for a road that doesn’t meet Peterborough’s needs; a road a majority of us don’t want, all for a time saving of one to three minutes? We have other critical spending priorities, including fixing the many poorly maintained roads we already have.
4. When given the opportunity to actually choose, the people of Peterborough said “No Parkway”
The Parkway has been a contentious issue in Peterborough for many decades. It was turned down by 55% of voters in a referendum in November 2003. Following that vote, City Council ordered the Chief Administrative Officer to have the Parkway removed from the Official Plan. This did not occur. Why was the voice of the people not respected and the why was the direction of Council not acted upon?
5. The Parkway Greenspace promotes a healthier population
Greenspace encourages people to get outside, to walk instead of drive, to interact with each other and connect with the natural world around them. Greenspaces are proven to support a better sense of community and improved mental health. The greenspace provides a place for city children to explore and play, for free, no matter what their financial means. We have an obesity epidemic costing us billions of dollars and untold health problems. Do we need to make the situation worse?
6. The Parkway Greenspace supports our children and our schools
There are five schools along the Parkway corridor. The Parkway will run directly alongside two primary schools. Putting a major arterial road directly next to or near these schools increases risks to students. Also, a main arterial road will eliminate safe opportunities for students to learn about science and nature, conduct their own research and experience outdoor education in a natural setting.
7. Previous consultants said we don’t have a problem, now or in the future
In their report to City Council on April 18th, 2011, consultants Morrison-‐Hershfield reported that even with no road improvements beyond those presently committed, the best performance models for 2031 show no significant congestion except around river crossings. This congestion is not addressed in any of the proposals related to the Parkway.
8. We are not growing as fast as projected so do we really need a new road?
Growth projections prior to the 2012 Comprehensive Transportation Plan turned out to be optimistic, and current slow economic progress and an ageing demographic may impact the projections used in the 2012 Plan.
9. The Parkway Greenspace supports Provincial planning directives
A 2012 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Provincial Policy Statement on Land Use Planning requires all municipalities to have and protect natural heritage systems that include natural corridors and linkages such as Jackson Park and the Parkway Greenspace corridor. A decision to build a road through these natural corridors would be contrary to such provincial directions
10. Paving the Parkway Greenspace will certainly lead to a bridge through Jackson Park
You only have to look at the incremental history of the “Parkway by Stealth” campaign to see that this will happen (despite the promises it won’t). When the southern and northern parts of the Parkway are finished, do you think they will leave a big bend around Jackson Park between the two?
If you believe in permanently protecting the Parkway Greenspace and Jackson Park, please let your councillor know. Alternative 2 (Fairbairn/3rd Line) is a far more effective route than the Parkway for connecting the places people live and where they work and shop, now and in the future. The Fairbairn/3rd Line route will not see the destruction of our precious greenspaces and makes even more sense given the many fewer residences affected and the proposed Lily Lake housing development.
Join us at the next Parkway EA meeting Thursday, June 27th from 4:00 pm -‐ 9:00 pm at the Peterborough Wellness Centre. This is the last time you will be able to ask questions about the route before the final proposal is presented to City Council in September!
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