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Take A Tour Of A Unique Antique Print Shop In Peterborough
/Graphic designer/visual artist Jeff Macklin is an old school letterpress artisan based in Peterborough who is featured in a great new video (see below) by Kawarthas Northumberland.
In his antique print shop Jackson Creek Press—where he often conducts workshops and tours on his passion—Macklin does traditional relief printing from antique wood and lead type or blocks that he carves.
HIs proofing press was made in Switzerland in 1947.
Macklin has seven cabinets of lead and wood type that he uses to compose messaging for his letterpress.
In the age of digital technology, Macklin recognizes that printing is a dying craft in many respects but loves to "share the magic of pulling prints off a press" with people in his workshop.
Watch the great video below he is featured in by Kawarthas Northumberland...
Rob Fisher Is Cutting Off All His Hair To Raise Money For Five Counties Children's Centre
/UPDATE: May 26th, 2016 -> $8,620 was raised for Five Counties Children's Centre through this campaign. Amazing!! Below are some pictures from the hair cutting...
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Rob Fisher, co-owner of Ashburnham Realty (and brother of NHL player Mike Fisher) and his wife, Kelly Fisher, owner of Kouture Hair Studios, are parents to two beautiful boys.
Rob has been growing out his locks since 2014, and has decided to cut it all off for a great cause—Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough, where each of his boys has received support.
Rob and Kelly Fisher
A GoFundMe fundraising page has been launched and all the donations to get Rob to cut his hair will go to Five Counties Children's Centre, which helps kids with physical, communication and developmental problems.
Give what you can here for this great cause—the Fishers' goal is to raise $2,000 but let's raise way more than that—and spread the word on your social media channels.
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Immaculate Conception School Choir Singing With Johnny Reid At PMC Is Pure Awesome
/Canadian country music artist Johnny Reid played the Memorial Centre Tuesday night (March 22nd) to an electric crowd.
One of the amazing moments was when Reid brought Peterborough's Immaculate Conception Elementary School choir up on stage to sing his positive song of hope, "Today I'm Gonna Try And Change The World".
Johnny Reid with Immaculate Conception
Watch the amazing, memorable, heartwarming performance below...
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Bring Your Mystery Photos To Special Event At Trent Valley Archives
/Ever found a mystery photo(s) in your basement or attic and were super curious about its origins? Well Trent Valley Archives wants to help you find out, and are hosting a special event called "Photos in Your Attic" on April 9th.
Photo via Trent Valley Archives Facebook page
The event is being held as part of Archives Week, and takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9th at Trent Valley Archives (directions here). This will be your rare opportunity to have your long lost photos or postcards viewed by experts who can help you identify the era, location and find ways to preserve these valuable artifacts.
No reservation is necessary, and it's first come, first serve. The cost of this event is by donation.
You can also follow Trent Valley Archives on Facebook.
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Would It Curb Your Enthusiasm If City of Peterborough Banned Parking On Front Lawns?
/It's a possible bylaw that everyone in Peterborough is talking about: should people be allowed to park their vehicles on their front lawn?
Peterborough city council is considering such a bylaw in the coming months—only after public input—that could make parking on front lawns illegal in the city.
Some people just don't always have room on their driveway for their vehicles—or have guests with cars—and choose to park one or two on the lawn to make room.
Other municipalities have similar bylaws to the one Peterborough council is considering.
So what do you think? Do you think people should be ticketed for parking on their front lawn? Or would it curb your enthusiasm if such a bylaw were implemented? Tell us on Facebook.
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"Murphy's Law" Documentary World Premiere Screening At Showplace June 18th
/UPDATE (April 13th): Watch the awesome trailer just released for Murphy's Law...
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"A girl broken, her dead parents, a lost and found journal, a 40 year old bicycle, Ireland, some Guinness and hopefully, a little redemption."
That is the premise of Murphy's Law, a new documentary with a world of potential, screening at Showplace June 18th by Peterborough-based radio personality/actress/comedian—and now filmmaker—Megan Murphy.
Still from Murphy's Law
In this much anticipated doc, Megan is sharing her story about retracing her late Dad's bike trip in Ireland in 1973—and learning more about herself in this journey of self-discovery.
Megan tells PTBOCanada there is something really special about showing this doc in her hometown, in this community that's been so supportive of her:
"I'm nervous and excited and incredibly humbled to premiere my film in my hometown," she says. "They say it takes a village to raise a child. Peterborough is my village. I am her child. I hope I make her proud!"
Still from Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law screens, appropriately, on Father's Day weekend—on Saturday, June 18th at 7 p.m. at Showplace. Megan will be doing a Q & A after the doc with audience members.
Still from Murphy's Law
Stay up to date with news on the documentary by following Megan on Facebook and Twitter. For a look back at what lead Megan to do the doc, click here and listen to her being interviewed on PTBOCanada Live With Mike Judson last year.
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Downtown Peterborough To Have Free Outdoor Wi-Fi
/**UPDATE (June 21st)** Free outdoor Wi-Fi is still definitely happening in downtown Peterborough but its launch has been delayed, the DBIA tells PTBOCanada. "We've hit a number of snags along the way that have slowed the project down, but it is still very much in the works and will launch this summer," Communications Manager Joel Wiebe tells PTBOCanada. No specific launch date is given, but they're aiming for July.
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Awesome news for Downtown Peterborough as free outdoor Wi-Fi is coming to the downtown core later this spring, likely in May.
"Wi-Fi and smartphones are becoming integral to the way people shop, dine, work, live and enjoy a night out," says DBIA Communications Manager Joel Wiebe. "Downtown continues to offer a rewarding local experience and modernizing with free Wi-Fi will add to that experience."
The free Wi-Fi will cover much of the main commercial area downtown with potential to expand it if it's a success.
"Wi-Fi is one more way for us to show value to our members and make downtown more competitive," adds DBIA Executive Director Terry Guiel.
This exciting venture is a partnership between the DBIA, Community Futures Development Corporation, Peterborough Utilities Group, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism, the City of Peterborough and other potential partners.
The Wi-Fi will be similar to most free networks in that you'll have to hit "agree" on a landing page but you won't need to have a password.
After you sign in, your can tweet and instagram away about our beautiful downtown!
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Open House At City Of Peterborough Water Treatment Plant On World Water Day
/The Peterborough Utilities Group and Otonabee Conservation are hosting an Open House at the City of Peterborough Water Treatment Plant to celebrate World Water Day, on Tuesday, March 22nd.
The Open House begins at 4 p.m. and will feature tours of the Water Treatment Plant and provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about water management in the region.
Photo by Kevan Light
