There Is A Bluesmobile Parked In Peterborough

This beauty below was photographed by Andrew Root on Lansdowne Street.

"I'm not sure of the story behind it, but it had all the The Blues Brothers details, down to the black fedora in the back window and the Illinois license plate!" Root tells PTBOCanada.

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[***UPDATE: We are told the owner of the car is Stan Hammond. Stan and his brother, Bob, often perform at events as Jake and Elwood. Their Bluesmobile is a former 1974-440 RCMP police car. They had it shipped here to Peterborough from Edmonton and then had it completely done over to be an exact replica of the cop car in the Blues Brothers movie. Also, Stan and Bob and their Blues Brothers band will be performing December 19th at the Venue.]

photo via Andrew Root

Looks like someone in @Ptbo_Canada is on a mission... from god. pic.twitter.com/8PaeJ6Ff6U

— Andrew Root! (@MrUndertrees) September 30, 2015

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Television Road's Music Video Filmed On Snapchat Gives Amazing Tour Of Peterborough

Peterborough indie band Television Rd just released their first song, "Lavender Town (Hula Hoop Dream)", off their upcoming album Banshee Cypher (out October 2nd).

The trippy and beautiful video to accompany the song—made entirely from Snapchat clips—gives a great tour of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

The video was filmed, directed and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska, and features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin.

Watch the video below...

Here's a new single off of Television Rd's upcoming album, Banshee Cypher! Filmed, directed, and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska. This track features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin! Yes, this video was made entirely from Snapchat clips.

Follow the band on Facebook here.

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Head Of The Trent 2015 & Homecoming Is This Weekend

Since its beginnings in 1970, Head of the Trent (HOTT) has become one of North America's largest single-day regattas.

Head of the Trent coincides with Homecoming (October 2nd to 4th), when thousands of Trent alumni descend upon Peterborough.

Head of the Trent is this Saturday (October 3rd). For more information and the full schedule for HOTT, go here. For information on Homecoming events, click here.

Check out our listicle 39 Signs You Went To Trent U.

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StartUp Peterborough Hosting Speed Networking Event For Entrepreneurs At Fleming College

Startup Peterborough—a place for budding and seasoned entrepreneurs alike to gather and learn from each other—is hosting a Startup Drinks speed networking event at Fleming College's Steele Centre on Wednesday, September 30th.

Startup Drinks is a casual gathering that fosters grassroots relationship building where startup founders, partners and enthusiasts come together to exchange ideas, share knowledge, discuss challenges and learn from one another.

Special guests at this first Startup Drinks event include:

    • Christina Abbott | Strutt Central
    • Mike Watt | Flavour, Plush & S.O.S
    • Jarrod Goldin | Next Millennium Farms
    • Leslie Bradford-Scott | Walton Wood Farm
    • Gerry Vandersanden | Sciens Industries
    • Scott Wood | Ashburnham Ale House
    • Shannon McNevan |Republic Live
    • Gwyneth James | Cody & James
    • Bob Gauvreau | Gauvreau & Associates

Admission is free to this event. It takes place at The Steele Centre (599 Brealey Drive) Wednesday, September 30th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or to register, go here. Boom.

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Hometown Boy Logan DeNoble Fulfills Lifelong Dream By Playing For Petes

Thursday, September 24th, marks the start of a banner season for the most storied franchise in all of junior hockey. Your hometown Peterborough Petes are entering their 60th season. A Peterborough boy with a lifelong dream of playing for the Petes is on the team. Read below...

Logan DeNoble grew up playing minor hockey in Peterborough

Among the group of kids on this year's roster, we’ve noticed something pretty awesome: a 17-year-old hometown boy named Logan DeNoble has cracked the team in his “rookie” season. Yes, a drafted prospect is making his first opening night roster!

Logan has always been a big Petes fan

Drafted in 2013, in the 13th round, and wearing jersey No. 28—which he wore in minor hockey—Logan DeNoble grew up in Peterborough being a huge Petes fan. He was developed in the minor league hockey system right here in Peterborough.

Logan at PMC as a kid

Having played in a small portion of games last season, this is essentially the local product's rookie season. If you asked yourself who the last Peterborough drafted product was to play for the Petes, names like John Brioux, Brad Self and even Zac Bierk might pop up as your guess. It’s actually the first time since Derek Holden in 2007 that a Peterborough born kid has suited up for his hometown team in his rookie season.

Logan in minor league hockey days holding a painting of himself by George Elliott

Logan is not only fulfilling a lifelong dream of wearing the maroon and white, but is actually following in the footsteps of his grandfather Ron Chittick (66-68), great uncle Perry Chittick (67-68), and Uncle Jeff DeNoble (86-87)—all of whom played for the Petes.

Logan in action for the OHL Petes

From our experience, the Memorial Centre (aka PMC) has always been louder when we get the privilege of watching local kids out on the ice. We don’t expect that to change this year. If you make it out to a game this year at the PMC, you’re bound to hear his friends and family, because—get this—18 of his family members bought seasons tickets and they’re all sitting together!

We wish Logan and the Petes an amazing season!

—By Aaron Elliott

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