Robert Scott Hanes tweeted out these pictures from the Cenotaph today as people are leaving tributes for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, whose body is going home today along the Highway of Heroes.
photo via @robthehanes
photo via @robthehanes
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (PKT) is hosting the 2015 Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) Conference & AGM in Peterborough in June 2015—the first time the well known association has chosen to host its conference in a rural destination.
This is a huge opportunity to showcase Peterborough and the Kawarthas—and all it has to offer—to travel journalists, photographers and bloggers across the country.
PKT are using a striking image (see above) by local artist John Climenhage that represents Peterborough & the Kawarthas to be included on marketing and conference materials, the conference website, email communications and collateral.
The image showcases a variety of local experiences, landmarks and landscapes, and will become a signature art piece to display at the Visitor Centre located at 1400 Crawford Drive.
OK, so it's actually a partial Solar Eclipse over Peterborough today (October 23rd). But it kinda looks like Pac-Man. Minus the power pellets. Great pics by Jay Callaghan that even the Weather Network loved. See below...
Atria Development Corporation announced ambitious plans today (October 23rd) for the old YMCA building in a presentation in downtown Peterborough in front of the building. They plan by Fall 2016 to build up to 140 apartment units and have retail space on the ground floor. The plan is to keep heritage aspects of this historic building. Here is a series of tweets below about the announcement, presentation and renderings from the architect of what the building would look like...
Photo via @PappasTown
Photo Kate Suhr courtesy Jennifer Moher
Picture via @katesuhr
One listening session of Peterborough's Kate Suhr and her undeniable musical talent and you just know you’re witnessing a star in the making. Whether it be at a local open mic, or on stage at Showplace, the extremely gifted musician always puts on a memorable performance. Kate, a former PCVS Grad, and Humber College vocal student, is one of many local talents working hard around Peterborough polishing their skills with the desire of making a career out of it—even if the road is a long and tough one. A regular cast member in Peterborough Theatre Guild productions, Kate is soon leaving our community to move to Toronto to pursue her dream of singing and acting full time! Before she leaves, though, she is working on one last incredible locally themed project: a duet series with people that have influenced her life in this city she loves—those that she has looked up to, has gigged with, learned from, created art with, taught, etc. Sit back and take a listen to these below... —Aaron Elliott
Ho Hey, wish Kate all the best...
Photo of Dave Love instructing kids at Crestwood courtesy PYBA
The PYBA (Peterborough Youth Basketball Association) is teaming up with NBA shooting coach Dave Love to offer shooting clinics for young area basketball players on December 14th in Peterborough as part of Love's "The Love of the Game" program.
Dave Love
Coach Love, who resides in Calgary, has worked on shooting with NBA teams including the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns. In addition, he was the University of Calgary shooting coach for nince seasons. Coach Love has worked with several NBA players including Canadians Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett.
Love runs shooting clinics around Canada and the United States. In these clinics, players will learn what each part of their body should be doing but also why they should be doing it. They will learn how positive power affects their shot and some drills that Coach Love does with NBA players to develop solid mechanics.
This clinic is for all basketball players ages 11 and older. It takes place December 14th at Crestwood Secondary. Space is limited. Cost is $44.99 and to register for the morning and afternoon sessions, click here and here.
If you are a coach that would like to volunteer to help at the clinic, contact Coach Love here.
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Spanky's is hosting their 5th Annual Movember Ping Pong tournament Saturday, November 22nd. Price per team is $40—$20 per player—with all proceeds going to Movember. The tournament, which we're co-sponsoring, gets rolling at 4:00 p.m. To sign up your team, go to Spanky's—which is located on Hunter St. in downtown Peterborough. It will be great fun for all. Koski will be there. But we doubt Ken will be there.
Warm up by watching this table tennis at its finest...
UPDATE No. 2: The soldier killed has been identified as Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. R.I.P.
UPDATE: Tragic news, the soldier shot on Parliament Hill has died...
A just released media release from police regarding the shootings in Ottawa today...
"The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service is aware of the current situation unfolding in Ottawa.
Our officers are trained and ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice to any given emergency situation. Our Service also has an Emergency Response Team to provide a heightened level of response depending on the situation.
We have plans regarding events such as these, the details of which are confidential.
We want to ensure our community and the citizens that we serve that we are ready to deal with emergency situations as they occur.
We work closely with our colleagues provincially, nationally and internationally with respect to sharing of information and matters of intelligence and potential threats to national interest.
At this time, no threat to public safety in Peterborough has been identified. However, citizens should always remain vigilant when it comes to their personal safety.
As with any situation, concerned citizens should contact their local police service and describe the activities or behaviours that they are witnessing.
We remain vigilant at all times.
Chief Murray Rodd"
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UPDATED: Here is video from the shooting in the Parliament Building..
Stay Strong Ottawa
Peterborough Police have issued a Fraud Alert regarding an Ontario Energy Group representative. On September 30th, a Ontario Energy Group representative approached an elderly victim at his King George Street home. The representative from the company was able to convince the victim to let him into his home and inspect his furnace. The rep then advised the victim that his furnace was not up to code and that he had to purchase a new furnace immediately. The victim’s furnace was only 10 years old while the average life span of a furnace can be anywhere from 16 to 25 years. The company then removed the victim’s furnace and replaced it with a newer model but a model of significantly lesser value. Anyone who has been approached by Ontario Energy Group representatives in the last few months is asked to call Constable Patricia Shaw at 705-876-1122 ext. 214. (Note: Ontario Energy Group is a "legit" company, but "the issue is that they use 'strong arm tactics' so it is fair to say their sales tactics are not legit," police tell us.)
Police remind citizens of the following...
• If someone comes to your door, ask to see some identification showing their name and company they work for. You do not have to let them in, and they must leave if you ask them to.
• Door to door sales people can use high pressure tactics and can be aggressive in nature, and consumers may find themselves in a situation where they purchase a product or sign up for a service they neither need nor want.
• Remember: Even businesses that are licensed could still try to scam you by acting dishonestly.
• Before you decide to pay any money, if you are interested in what a door-to-door salesperson has to offer, take the time to find out about their business and their offer.
• Don’t be rushed into making a decision, there is often a limited time offer where you need to commit to a purchase or service.
• Do not sign a contract that you do not understand, have not fully read or that has blank spaces.
• Ask the sale representative to leave their brochure or business card and you can contact them at a later date if interested.
• In Ontario, Consumers have a 10 day cooling off period where a contract that was signed in their home can be cancelled (for any reason).
• Always get independent advice if an offer involves money, personal information, time or commitment.
***If you spot a scam or have been scammed, get help. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, the Competition Bureau at 1-800-348-5358 or Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122.
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This is a gem of a Halloween House on Shirley Avenue in Peterborough. Email us your local Halloween pictures to tips@ptbocanada.com!
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