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Historic Flight: A Boeing 737 Will Take Off From Peterborough Airport
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[UPDATE March 5th: Due to overwhelming response, Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel has added a second departure for their weekend of celebration October 2th to 5th, 2014 in New York City. The second departure will travel same dates as the first charter. The Boeing 737 aircraft will depart on October 2nd with the first group of 136 passengers, land in Newark, disembark and fly back to Peterborough to transport the second group.]
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Peterborough Airport's expansion and upgrades is such that a Boeing 737—yes, a Boeing 737—can now land and take off from there.
Local travel company Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel will prove that as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, as they've secured a Boeing 737 aircraft for a weekend flight to New York which will mark the first time a large passenger aircraft will take off from the newly renovated Peterborough Airport.
The historic flight to Newark Airport will take place this fall—October 2nd to 5th—and the cost for the weekend trip package to New York is about $1,400. More than half of the seats have already been sold.
Yes, the future of travel may be right here in Peterborough, with no more commutes to Pearson, short wait times, free parking and clearing customs right in your own backyard.
Sweet.
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Spirit Of Play February 16th At Sport And Wellness Centre To Bring Play & Laughter To Kids In Haiti
/There is a special "family play day" this Sunday (February 16th) at Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre to raise money to bring play and laughter to kids in Haiti. Activities will be coordinated by kids health expert David Kittner. See the poster below for more info.
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11 Year Old Lakefield Girl Launches Indiegogo Campaign For Cuddles For Cancer
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Faith
[Update: Huffington Post Impact picks up our story.]
Faith Dickinson created Cuddles for Cancer when she was just nine years old after hearing that cancer patients often get cold during their treatments. The Lakefield girl, now 11, makes the fleece blankets to bring warmth and comfort to those suffering.
Her blankets have been sent all around the world. She has also created a signature "soldier" blanket for her “Sponsor a Soldier” campaign for soldiers overseas and those suffering from injuries or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); many of these blankets have been sent to Afghanistan and Kuwait. In 2013, Faith also delivered 26 "cuddle" blankets to Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
She's now launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money to buy more fleece in order for her to make more blankets to keep up with demand. Faith’s motto is “everyone deserves a cuddle." Learn more about the campaign here, or on her Facebook page. Watch her Indiegogo campaign video below. Inspiring child trying to change the world one cuddle at a time.
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DBIA Featured Post: Kettle Drums
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Every small business owner has to start somewhere. Sometimes their journey starts and ends with the same idea, while others are always looking to evolve and expand. For Reg Maranda and Cam Green, the challenge to continue evolving is what pushes them. Previously the successful owners of highly respected and recognized Reggie's HotGrill, Cam and Reg made the transition from amazing fast food to upscale casual dining with the opening of Kettle Drums located at 224 Hunter St W.
With a desire to be located in a district that is recognized for incredible food and beverage establishments, they quickly jumped at the opportunity when it knocked to take over the northeast corner of Hunter and Aylmer St. in 2012 after extensive renovations to what was previously a long standing radiator shop. They knew it would be a challenge to convert it over to the restaurant they had envisioned, but they loved every aspect of it.
Walking through the doors at Kettle Drums, you immediately sense the relaxed atmosphere they have created. With elegant dining inside and an incredible creekside patio outside, the restaurant has a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you’re simply out on the town for a drink or looking for an upscale yet casual dining experience, you’re going to find them both here under one roof.
The menu at Kettle Drums is quite expansive, with options ranging from soups, salads, and sandwiches, to pizza, pastas, and fine steaks. If you’re a burger lover, they have quite a few options, covering beef, lamb, and bison which are all made fresh in house. Putting an emphasis on great food, their signature mac and cheese, panko crusted meatloaf, and pork medallions with maple bourbon sauce are just a few of their can’t miss dishes!
Open 7 days a week, Kettle Drums with its experienced management team along with head chef John Thompson have become a fan favourite for many who are looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Peterborough’s downtown core. Sunday features a “Farm Fresh” brunch which makes use of many local distributors such as Electric City Bakery and Harley Farms Free Range eggs, while Tuesday is Pasta night followed by Wednesday’s Prime Rib night to name just a few specials.
Having been part of the business community for years now with their previous ventures, while also currently being part owners of McThirsty’s, Cam and Reg have made it a mission of theirs to be as involved as possible. To top it all off, they now have expanded to offsite catering in and around the area for any type of event.
Cam, Reg, and the staff at Kettle Drums invite you to come down to Kettle Drums regardless of the occasion and experience what so many already have. They know you’ll be back for more!
For more on Kettle Drums (224 Hunter St. W.), go to:
Website: Kettledrumsrestaurant.com
Facebook: Kettle Drums
Twitter: @Kettle_Drums
Phone: 705-874-1500
For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.
—By Aaron Elliott
Watch: Winter On Weller Street Backyard Ice Rinks
/Every winter, Weller Street neighbours make a hockey rink in their shared backyards. Here's a great video made to celebrate the Winter of 2014...
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Pet-A-Rama Is Closing
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Pet-a-Rama (at 1080 Lansdowne Street West) is closing. There is 35% off all merchandise in the store, 50% off all used store tanks, and 15% off cat and dog food.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Here's A Domesticated Ice Hut On Chemong Lake
/We took you inside the Ultimate Man Cave on ice last week, and here's a more domesticated neighbouring ice hut on Chemong Lake. It's owned by Jamie Mills, and this 12 x 12 ice hut "is built with the finest comforts of home," he says. It comes complete with a 6 x 12 deck that holds the smoker (gotta love smoked ribs), a wood stove, 42" HDTV TV set, satellite dish, deep fryer, dart board, hardwood floors, cedar ceiling and pot lights. It's finished inside and out with vertical vinyl siding. The bench seats are finished with 4" thick leather, and there is even 5 fishing holes. The fireplace is also finished off nice with culture stone. Here's a few pics inside...
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No, This Isn't A New Ski Hill Being Built Peterborough (It's Just Your Snow)
/UPDATE (February 20th): Snow Mountain continues to grow. Check out this pic below.
photo via @caltek79 on Twitter
Where is all that snow going that's not on your snowbanks? Well, city workers are bringing it to Kennedy Road near the sewage treatment plant. It's becoming a ginormous Snow Mountain. Any predictions on how high it will go, and went it will melt by?
photo via @JoJoWeil on Twitter
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Band To Watch RobotEyes Playing The Historic Red Dog February 28th
/Peterborough synthpop band roboteyes—which released their debut album last year (have a listen to the awesome "Break My Heart" if you haven't yet heard it)—are playing a gig on Friday, February 28th at the Historic Red Dog. Admission is free and the show starts at 10 pm (doors open at 9 pm). They have also begun to put out a short series of cover songs in the build-up to the release of their new EP, which is due out later this spring. Have a watch of one of them below...
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