CIty Issues Alert On Blowing Recycling Boxes & Recyclables

Photo by Evan Holt

From a City of Peterborough alert today...

Blowing Recyclables
High winds are forecast to continue throughout today and tomorrow. Residents who have collection on Wednesday are asked to please hold onto your blue boxes until Wednesday morning, rather than setting them out the night before. This will help to reduce blowing recyclables and blue boxes.
Try not to over-fill blue boxes, and place paper and flattened cardboard sideways in your "Fiber and Plastic Film" box, rather than piling upwards. Do your best to place lighter materials in a secure spot (e.g. put clear plastic trays underneath heavier steel and glass containers).
Residents are encouraged to write their address on their blue boxes, so they can be identified and returned if they should blow away from your property. Lost blue boxes cannot be replaced for free.
For more details, please call the City of Peterborough Waste Management Division at 705- 742-7777, extension 1657.

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Peterborough Outdoor Farmers' Markets Open Soon For Season

Peterborough has two Farmers' Markets that bring you locally grown, farm fresh produce, and they both open their booths outdoors in May.

The Peterborough Farmers' Market runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morrow Park and you can stay connected with them on Facebook and Twitter.

The Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday at the Louis St. Parking Lot from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here's Jim Carrey Posing With High School Students At Peterborough Airport

[UPDATED April 27th, 2014]: Jim Carrey landed at Peterborough Airport Friday. Word is he has a cottage in the Bancroft area, where he had been spending the week before heading home. By all accounts, he was super friendly with everyone at the airport. Here's some amazing photographic evidence courtesy of Holy Cross student Zach Premate, who tweeted out these gems—including a selfie with Carrey—on the tarmac. Epic fun.

Zach Premate's epic selfie with Jim Carrey. Picture via @ZachPremate

Students pose with Jim Carrey at Peterborough Airport. Pic via @ZachPremate

Jim Carrey's private jet at Peterborough Airport (pic via @taylor_ryerson)

—Scott Arnold

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PTBOCanada Pics & Video: Jerry Seinfeld Heading Into Memorial Centre Tonight

Our Scott Arnold captured these great pictures and video of Jerry Seinfeld as he entered the Memorial Centre in Peterborough Saturday night (April 26th) to perform in front of a sold-out audience...

picture by Scott Arnold, PTBOCanada.com

Seinfeld waves to Scott Arnold (picture by Scott Arnold, PTBOCanada.com)

picture by Scott Arnold, PTBOCanada.com

picture by Scott Arnold, PTBOCanada.com

picture by Scott Arnold, PTBOCanada.com

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First Annual Antiques, Collectibles and Pop Culture Show

This Sunday (April 27th) is the first annual Antiques, Collectibles and Pop Culture Show at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road). It features the following...

• Antiques 
• Military Items
• Vintage Toys
• Comic Books
• Sports memorabilia
• Sports Cards
• Coins
• Stamps
• Unique Collectibles
• And more

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is $2.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The New Look Tim Hortons At Lansdowne & Ashburnham Is Spiffy

The Tim Hortons at Lansdowne and Ashburnham has gone through a major makeover, and is now open. It's looking pretty upscale. Feast your double double eyes on the facelift here...

Photo by Evan Holt

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These 3 Bunnies At Riverview Zoo Pose For Most Adorable Shot Ever

Jim Moloney, Manager and Curator at Riverview Park and Zoo, tells us these little guys aren't presently on exhibit as their "animal care staff are working with them so we can use them in our education programs." Man, everyone needs to meet these little guys.

Picture via @RiverviewZoo

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10th Annual Don Young In Honour Blood Donor Clinic This Saturday

Don and Stephanie Young along with Canadian Blood Services invite everyone to donate blood at the 10th Annual ‘Don Young In Honour Blood Donor Clinic’ at the Ennismore Curling Club on Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. They are hoping to collect 45 units, and walk-ins are more than welcome that day.

Eleven years ago, Don lost both of his legs in an industrial accident, when they were destroyed by a gravel crusher. Today, thanks in large part to blood donors, Don and Stephanie are busy living life to its fullest, taking care of their family and working hard running a business.

They have never forgotten how close he came to losing his life when the accident occurred.  Without the 30 units of blood he needed to endure his injuries, Don doubts he would have survived. He needed eight units of blood while on route to Sunnybrook Hospital in the ambulance and continued to rely on blood donors through nine surgeries over the next 30 days.

Since 2003, when Don and Stephanie sponsored their first in honour blood donor clinic, the Youngs have raised hundreds of units of blood and helped thousands of patients. Many people started donating for the first time in support of Don and his family.

“You just never know when you may need blood," says Don. "It can happen in an instant and one of the big reasons that I am still here today for my family and enjoying life is because a stranger took one hour to give blood."

To make an appointment, or for more information, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) or go to Blood.ca.

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Lansdowne West Is Preparing for A New Plaza

Lansdowne Street West has churned up some soil in preparation for a new plaza. At the corner of Spillsbury Drive and Lansdowne St. W., tucked just behind Discount Car and Truck Rentals, there is a new 2.5 acre commercial plaza site slated to go in. This area has been approved for businesses such as a bank, restaurant, salon or gym.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Public Energy Holding Arts Festival At The Mount Community Centre

Public Energy has announced the final event of its 20th anniversary season. Called "Erring on the Mount",  it is a major new multidisciplinary arts festival taking place May 30th to June 1st at the Mount Community Centre (1555 Monaghan Road) that features more than 60 artists in 50 works of art and performance. There will be art installations, performance pieces, choral groups and interactive works.

Public Energy Artistic Producer Bill Kimball helping Artist Robert Edmonson install his kinetic sculpture in the Chapel. Photo: Paul Oldham

Public Energy Artistic Producer Bill Kimball helping Artist Robert Edmonson install his kinetic sculpture in the Chapel. Photo: Paul Oldham

Tickets go on sale May 2nd through the Market Hall box office, or by calling 705-749-1146.

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