Peterborough is bringing it with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
The Breaking Bad style one was epic, but this one is pretty darn amazing too.
Greg Bryant and Chad Buckner used the Lift Lock—the highest hydraulic lock in the world—as the prop for their challenge.
OK, are you ready? This is 100% awesome. Here we go...
Jennifer Brown, who just graduated from Trent University with a biochemistry major, has won the Tim Hortons Duelling Donuts Contest. Her idea—creme brulee-filled doughnut topped with peanut butter cups—topped 76,500 submissions for the $10,000 grand prize.
Brown battled it out with three other finalists in an online vote, and will now get to see her creation sold in Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada.
The four finalists had been chosen by a panel including Jason Priestley, Ben Mulroney, Jann Arden and Anna Olson.
Watch her winning pitch below to see why Love REESE'S® To Pieces rose above the competition, and look for it at Tim's in the coming months...
Jay Callaghan captured beautiful shots of Auroras around 1 a.m. this morning (August 28th) over Lancaster Bay just outside Peterborough past Fowlers Corners. "I was in awe over the light show," says Jay about witnessing them. So are we looking at his pictures below...
On Wednesday, September 3rd, the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market is hosting a Corn Festival!
Head on down to the market to enjoy freshly roasted corn on the cob, get some recipe ideas and buy some locally grown corn to take home and enjoy.
Corn will be served between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. while supplies last. The Downtown Farmers’ Market opens at 8:30 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. every Wednesday in the Louis St. Parking Lot, just east of Charlotte & Aylmer.
Go to Ptbodowntownmarket.blogspot.com or follow them on Twitter @PtboWedMarket for more information and market updates.
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Maryam Monsef has announced she is entering the race as candidate for the next Mayor of Peterborough.
"I believe Peterborough has what it takes to become a world-class city," says Monsef in a media release. "Despite our many gifts and successes, we are not there yet. To be a world-class city we need a better, more sustainable economy. We need neighbourhoods filled with people who have a great sense of community and belonging. I'm ready to lead."
Monsef grew up in Peterborough. She attended Grove and James Strath Public Schools before attending PCVS. She is a proud graduate of Trent University.
"I was raised by a single mother who left the uncertainty of life in Afghanistan so that her daughters could eventually become full and contributing members of society," says Monsef. "Two decades later, I stand here proud to be a product of everything Peterborough does best. The people of Peterborough saved my life. It's time for me to give back."
"My successes are rooted in my belief that dialogue, collaboration and creativity are cornerstones of effective leadership," says Monsef. "I will do the job in a way that will make this community proud."
The slogan for her campaign—which is being run by Jonathan Bennett—is: LISTEN. LEAD. THRIVE. Of note, Monsef is Co-founder of the Red Pashmina Campaign, recipient of the YMCA's Peace Medallion in 2013, represented Peterborough at the United Nations for the Commission on the Status of Women in 2013, and is an eperienced local board member. She was also on Peterborough This Week's list of Peterborough's 20 most influential people in 2013.
You can learn more on her campaign website she is launching.
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With the end of the summer upon us, parents and kids alike are in scramble mode. Gone are the leisurely days, replaced by hectic school schedules and after school activities.
This has many parents looking to get their children involved in something each season to keep them engaged and active. If you’re searching for something new to get your children into, look no further than Premiere Studio of Dance and all it has to offer!
Located at 1046 County Road 19, on the outskirts of Peterborough, the studio offers three beautifully renovated studios with professionally sprung hardwood floors and mirrors to fully enhance your child’s experience.
Opened originally in 2000 by Robyn Carter who is the head instructor, Premiere Studio of Dance is celebrating its 15th and most exciting season yet!
Easily the city’s largest and most prestigious dance school, it is now home to 10 fully certified B.A.T.D. instructors (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) who are continuously learning and updating their qualifications as well.
Offering classes for all ages (toddlers to adults) and skill levels (beginner to competitive), this season Premiere Studio of Dance is offering more classes than ever. The classes you’ll find are:
• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip hop
• Jazz
• Acro
• Modern
• Contemporary
• Musical theatre/Broadway
Whether they are a beginner student who simply wants to have fun and stay active, or a seasoned veteran who is looking to hone their skills and further a future career, each pupil's needs are catered to in order to create an unforgettable experience.
With a proven record of success, Premiere Studio of Dance is second to none. Dancers from the program have gone on to do some pretty incredible things, including being accepted into elite post-secondary arts schools, winning prestigious competitions at high levels, teaching and choreographing as a career, and even going on to a career as a professional dancer!
If a dancer is looking for more of a challenge, Premiere offers a competitive dance program which is the strongest in Eastern Ontario.
The competitive team offers 2 levels based on the amount of classes offered each week. Dancers can participate by taking as few as 3 classes per week.
Competitive dance classes can be quite demanding, but in the end are incredibly rewarding for both the student and parents alike!
At the season's end, there is a final recital which is a celebration of all things learned throughout the year. Each student receives a progress report with important feedback to aid in their growth as a dancer.
1046 County Rd 19
After the regular season comes summer camps and refreshers before another great season commences all over again!
For more info on Premiere Studio Of Dance (1046 County Rd 19), contact:
Email: info@premieredance.ca
Phone: 705.741.6545
Website: Premieredance.ca
Facebook: Premiere Studio Of Dance
Twitter: @PremiereDance
Instagram: premierestudioofdance
YouTube Channel: PSDdance
Watch this fun Premiere Studio of Dance promo video below for more info...
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By now, if you don't know what the ALS ice bucket challenge is, you've been living under a rock. And if you've never heard of Breaking Bad and Walter White's shenanigans, you're in a very small minority. Peterborough's Miles Gibney, a part time radio news anchor in town, took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and combined it with a Breaking Bad theme to create one of the coolest videos we've seen during this fundraising craze. Watch for yourself... —Aaron Elliott
RB Rogers, pictured in the dark jacket near the centre, with his team of engineers (and a dog).
Opening Day
Photos via Jonathan Hall on Tumblr
On Sunday night (August 24th), a group of people in Peterborough did something beautiful. Friends and family of the late Tara Dawn Jacobs—who passed away suddenly and far too young last Monday—got together in a celebration of life for her. Hosted at Spanky’s on Hunter Street, her friends and family rallied together to help raise money for Tara’s two young daughters, Janelle and Jazlyn. Spanky's had a BBQ, raffle table and a silent auction, and have so far raised almost $7,000. To cap off the night, they celebrated with a paper lantern send-off on Hunter St. which was incredible to witness as you can see in the pictures and video below. Those who helped organize the event were truly in awe and inspired by the sense of love and community they felt. If you are interested in donating, email Meg Fitzpatrick here for info.
—Aaron Elliott
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