Maryam Monsef Appointed To Cabinet As Minister Of Democratic Institutions

Thirty-year-old Liberal MP Maryam Monsef—the first woman Peterborough has ever elected to serve in Ottawa (and the first Afghan-Canadian MP)—now also has another amazing honour after being sworn in for a cabinet position.

From CBC News

Monsef was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Democratic Institutions in a swearing-in-ceremony at Rideau Hall Wednesday morning (November 4th).

From CBC News

From CBC News

Please welcome Maryam Monsef, Minister for Democratic Institutions. #pm23 pic.twitter.com/8dN8dgAQjY

— Liberal Party (@liberal_party) November 4, 2015

Congrats @MaryamMonsef for your appointment as Minister for Democratic Institutions! Making @Ptbo_Canada proud! pic.twitter.com/fsKUpOGxuM

— WhiteBulb Animation (@WhiteBulbCanada) November 4, 2015

So proud!!! @MaryamMonsef And so excited for @Ptbo_Canada pic.twitter.com/hZubuEVj70

— Natalie Guttormsson (@natfame) November 4, 2015

The PCVS and Trent University grad is the first federal cabinet minister from Peterborough since the late Seventies.

photo via Twitter

Learn more about Monsef's backstory in this feature article—"From Afghanistan To Iran To Peterborough: One Woman's Amazing Story Of How A City (& A School) Saved Her Life"—we posted in 2012.

Read her biography here and this excellent profile the Ottawa Citizen did on her.
 

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Patrick J. Stephen Just Made This Awesome Video About Peterborough

Talented young photographer/videographer Patrick J. Stephen approached PTBOCanada about doing a video about Peterborough to showcase his skills—and this city he loves.

We loved Patrick's video so much celebrating the city's people, places and things that make it so special, that we wanted to share it with you on PTBOCanada.

"Peterborough has more to offer than a place to live," says Patrick. "It is an amazing community to grow up in, a place to grow a business, a place to experience art and enjoy life. You can see the relentless energy through the busy streets, ingenuity in the business there and beauty in the landscapes that surround it. There is truly no place quite like Peterborough."

Watch Patrick's awesome video below...

Peterborough has more to offer than a place to live. It is an amazing community to grow up in, a place to grow a business, a place to experience art and enjoy life. You can see the relentless energy through the busy streets, ingenuity in the business there and beauty in the landscapes that surround it.

Learn more about Patrick's services here.

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The LDISS Is Open Committee Working To Save School

The future of Lakefield District Secondary School is up in the air due to declining enrolment numbers. Accommodation reviews are being undertaken by Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB to determine its future, and if closed high school students would attend Thomas. A Stewart instead—starting as soon as September 2016 possibly.

The Accommodation Review committee is holding a number of public meetings to discuss the student accommodation needs at this school. Throughout this process, the review committee will share information from the community that will inform the final administrative recommendations on its future.

Parents and community members are invited to attend, and to make presentations at the following committee meetings:

Monday, November 9, 2015               (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakefield DSS)
Monday, December 7, 2015               (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakefield DSS)
Wednesday, January 20, 2016           (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakefield DSS)

For the past few months, a committee called the LDISS Is Open Committee has been tirelessly working on options to keep the school open. The committee is a group of concerned citizens—some who attended LDISS and others who live and work in the community or neighbouring townships—and do not wish to see this school closed forever. 
 

LDISS Is Open Committee encourages current and former students, LDISS parents, parents of children at the feeder schools (Apsley, Warsaw, Buckhorn, Ridpath and Curve Lake First Nations), and community members to come and hear the ideas being presented to the committee. The community will have the opportunity to ask questions at all of the public meetings.

***To learn more about LDISS Is Open Committee, visit their website or Facebook page. To learn more about the accommodation review process, go here.

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The 2015 List Of Peterborough Flu Clinic Dates

The PCCHU has announced their list of Flu Clinic dates. To book an appointment, call 705-743-1000, ext. 349. The Clinics will be run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and are subject to change:

• November 14, 2015

• November 28, 2015

• December 5, 2015

• December 19, 2015

• January 9, 2016

• January 16, 2016

There is also a search tool that you can use to find a clinic near you offering the service.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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CAA Moving To New Location

CAA is closing their current location (680 The Queensway) on November 28th, and opening in the Voyageur Place (the plaza with Ricky All Day Grill's, Michaels and PetSmart) on November 30th.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Long & McQuade Hosting Grand Opening Party November 14th

Long & McQuade is having a Grand Opening Celebration at their new Peterborough location (129 Alymer St.) on Saturday, November 14th. 

photo by PTBOCanada's Evan Holt

The music store is celebrating that day with free food, prizes and giveaways, and great in-store specials. There will also be performances by Washboard Hank, Vern's Comb, Funny Funk and the Peterborough Concert Band throughout the day.

The grand opening party is 10 am to 6 pm November 14th.

Learn more about Long & McQuade's services, including music lessons, on their website.

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Luke Heard's Haunted House Raises $1,200 For Peterborough Huskies

Peterborough's Luke Heard hosted an Open House for his Halloween haunted house he created on Walker Avenue, with all proceeds going to the Peterborough Huskies special needs hockey team.

Luke Heard (in beard) pictured at Halloween skate announcement

"Thanks to the amazing Luke Heard and his volunteers, $1,200 was raised," Cathie Tuck, co-founder of the Peterborough Huskies, tells PTBOCanada.

The announcement was made during the Huskies' Halloween skate on Saturday.

One again, individuals like the amazing Luke Heard show that anyone can make a tremendous difference to the community.

Peterborough Huskies co-founder Dave Tuck with Luke Heard

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Petes Unveil Commemorative Remembrance Day Jerseys at CFB Trenton

The Peterborough Petes and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton unveiled the 2015 Remembrance Day commemorative Petes jerseys at an event on the base in Trenton, Ontario, on Saturday (October 31st).

The jerseys—which feature a special camo pattern, 8 Wing marks, and unique military transport vehicles in the design—will be worn by Petes players during the team’s Remembrance Day home game on Tuesday, November 10th against the Kingston Frontenacs.

Fans can bid on the jerseys, with the online auction open and running until Sunday, November 15th. Proceeds from the sale of game-worn jerseys and socks will support the Trenton MFRC (Military Family Resource Centre)—which promotes and facilitates community based services that improve the quality of life for military families. 
 

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