Check Out This Beauty Rainbow Over Little Lake

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PTBOPic: There Has Been A Slingshot Chair Malfunction

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The rubber band on one of the slingshot chairs at Little Lake has malfunctioned, so sadly they are off limits until repairs can be done.

[Photo by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Little Lake Centennial Fountain Lights Up For Sirens For Life

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As an extension of Canadian Blood Services summer long campaign Sirens For Life, the Little Lake Centennial Fountain will be lit up red for the next week to remind everyone of the importance and ongoing need for blood donors. 


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Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Police Report On Oshawa Man Who Drowned On Little Lake Today

From Peterborough Lakefield Police...

On 01Jul12, The Peterborough Lakefield Police Service, The Peterborough Fire Service and the OPP Dive Team were called to Little Lake to investigate a drowning.  The incident began at 3:30 pm this afternoon.  The victim was swimming just south of the Art Gallery when he went under.

At 8:00 pm, the OPP Dive Team recovered the body of a 30 year old Oshawa male.  Charles URQHART was pronounced dead at the scene and has been transported to Toronto for  post mortem.

The family was all together at the scene and was supported by the Peterborough Police Victim Services and Police Chaplain.

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Video: Flash Mob At Little Lake Yesterday To Raise Awareness For Canadian Mental Health Association

[YouTube; Peterborough CMHA]

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Video: Those Were Quite The Fireworks At Del Crary Park On Little Lake

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Dude Stands Out On Ice On Little Lake In Broad Daylight And Cuts Copper Wire From Pier Wall, Dude Busted

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

Theft/Mischief Arrest:
On the 28th of February at approximately 10:27 am a witness called the
police after watching a male standing on the ice in Little Lake cutting
copper wire from the pier wall in front of the Scouts Canada building.
When officers arrived the male started to walk away from the area and
was apprehended just north of the Scouts Canada building. He was found
to be in possession of a hacksaw, wire cutters and other tools.
Investigation determined that approximately 30 feet of cooper wire had
been cut out of ABS piping along the west pier wall of the marina.
Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000.00. Michael Joseph
Giroux age 34 of Edinburgh Street was arrested and charged with theft
under $5,000.00, mischief over $5,000.00 and failing to comply with
conditions of a probation order. He was taken to court, remanded into
custody and will reappear in court later this morning.

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Great Beaches Near Peterborough

The view from Jones Beach. Photo: Evan Holt
One of the many sweet benefits of living in the Patch is the proximity to beaches. A hot day—and we've had a lot of those this summer—practically commands a trip to one of the many great swim spots that pepper the area.
 
While the beaches located within the city limits are nice for evening strolls, I can’t really condone swimming at them. Little Lake is a visual gem, but I wouldn’t dip more than a toe into it. As for the Otonabee River? Pretty much the same rules apply, especially south of Little Lake. Short of those taking part in the annual Peterborough Triathlon, you will not see many folks dipping beyond their waists.
 
My family talks about installing a pool each and every spring. Yet, we’ve avoided taking the plunge. Why would we go to that cost when we can jump into the car and in under 15 minutes be kicking off our shoes and jumping into Chemong Lake. Frequented by a selection of regular faces, a little known beach called Jones Beach is located at the north end of Bridgenorth (on Jones Beach Road), just as the road turns out of town towards Lakefield. Jones Beach is small, but features a nice sandy area, a gentle slope into the deeper water and a solid platform to swim and jump from. Yeah, people will say that Chemong is full of weeds, making swimming less than delightful. They are wrong. The weeds of Chemong Lake are present, but far enough out that most folks will not likely feel their tickling tentacles.
 
Another beach, Lakefield Beach, lies on the south-west shore of Katchewanooka Lake, within the town of Lakefield. It’s a larger beach than Jones, and far more populated. The swimming in my opinion isn't as good as Chemong Lake, but for kids and teens, this is a great hangout. A grassy park lies adjacent, giving shade to picnickers and those who prefer to be out of the hot sun.
 
Stray a little farther from town, and other wet, refreshing locations await. Sandy Beach, west of the town of Buckhorn, is a prized destination both for its Caribbean blue shallow waters and its people watching. Most people make a day of it and bring all the necessary gear to get them through their adventure.

We are all very lucky to have these beaches nearby. Now, get out there and take advantage!

Jeffrey Macklin, PtboCanada contributor

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The International Dragon Boat Festival Was Simply Amazing

 

This weekend, I had the honour and privilege to be a part of the Gala celebrations held at the Evinrude Centre for all the participants of the International Dragon Boat Festival being held in Peterborough. I was a volunteer at the event, and never have I been so moved by the courage and strength that stood in one room.

These ladies, and men too, were absolutely remarkable as they made memories with their "sisters". This was the 3rd International Dragon Boat Festival, but the first time a Gala event such as the one I was at has taken place.

This evening was truly special to these paddlers, and I was filled with emotion as breast cancer survivors approached me to hug me and thank me for my contribution to making the evening a reality—and also to tell me how hospitable and welcoming Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, has been to them, and how wonderful our city is. I very much agree.

I hope you all, at some point over the weekend, had a chance to take in the energy that surrounded Little Lake over those three days.

Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor 

[All photos by PtboCanada Creative Director Evan Holt]

[Survivors Abreast; International Dragon Boat Festival]

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PtboPics: The Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival