A Bunch Of Kids Received Christmas Stuffed Toys From Fitz The Christmas Angel
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Luke Heard & Friends Just Delivered A Bunch Of Christmas Gifts To Kids At PRHC Hospital
/Twenty-seven-year-old Luke Heard is well known in the community for all he does to give back. But this gift he just delivered to kids at PRHC might top them all. Heard had the idea to do a toy drive for children at PRHC hospital in Peterborough after recently staying there during treatment for his own fight against cancer.
"When I was in the hospital, I was bored and went for a walk," Heard tells PTBOCanada. "I saw little kids walking with their parents pulling IV units around. I felt bad for them having to spend time in the hospital, so I made a few calls to my friends to devise a plan."
Luke Heard getting ready to deliver gifts
On Thursday (December 22nd), here's what he did with friends...
"I decided I should make a difference in this community and roll in the hospital with teddy bears and toys flying to see those kids smile! Smiles are the cure for everything. There was a little girl in there that just melted everyone's heart. I'm not gunna lie—I cried a bit and so did everyone else!"
Pictured below is Heard (dressed as Tigger) and his pals (Pooh, Spider-Man and Elsa) at the hospital dressed up to deliver the presents...
Heard's favourite quote is this and he continues to live his life this way during his treatments:
"Heroes didn't leap tall buildings or stop bullets with an outstretched hand; they didn't wear boots and capes. They bled, and they bruised, and their superpowers were as simple as listening, or loving. Heroes were ordinary people who knew that even if their own lives were impossibly knotted, they could untangle someone else's. And maybe that one act could lead someone to rescue you right back."
On January 6th, there is a fundraiser for Luke at Trentwinds International Centre. More info on that can be found here.
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This Inspiring Wall Of Hope In Peterborough Shows Kindness To New Refugees
/Hundreds of hand-written messages from students, teachers and other community members have been installed on the New Canadians Centre’s Wall of Hope to welcome refugees.
The Wall of Hope at New Canadians Centre in Peterborough
For people who feel powerless in the face of what is happening in the world today, a few words of kindness can mean a great deal.
One child who came here 7 years ago as a New Canadian wrote this powerful message...
Here are some of the other messages written to newcomers (and yes, it will get warm here eventually)...
Here's A First Look Rendering Of What The Peterborough Public Library Interior Will Look Like
/The Library is excited to share a first look of its interior (see photo and caption info below), created in collaboration with +VG Architects and Intercede Design Consultants. The rendering gives the community a much anticipated image of what the new space will look like.
The Peterborough Public Library has been operating temporarily out of the lower level of Peterborough Square while the Main Branch on Aylmer Street has been under major renovations since June 2016. Now that demolition is complete, the construction of the addition has begun.
One of the highlights of this project—the central staircase that leads down to the children’s area on the lower level. Accessible public seating wraps around the staircase, allowing patrons to use the library's computers on one side, or sit comfortably enjoying a beverage from the onsite café on the other. Visible at the far end of the image is the wall that once concealed the upper level of the library which has been partially removed to create an inviting entrance into a completely re-imagined space. This upper level will be home to the Library’s new teen zone, the café, a new mid-size program room and three smaller study/meeting rooms.
"The objective with the interior space was to accentuate the existing curving design of the original architecture while transforming it to an open, airy and bright active community hub," says Nicole Crabtree, Associate Partner at +VG Architects.
The integrity and shape of the building has stayed relatively the same, but everything else about this Peterborough landmark is being updated. From the new addition and glass entryway to the open concept design, the new library will be a flexible community space. There will be upgraded lighting, more windows and natural light, new floors, an updated HVAC system and a number of new amenities which will make the library a bright and inviting space for the community to explore.
The new library is slated to reopen late summer 2017.
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A Hastings Man Has Some Of The Best Dancing Christmas Lights You'll Ever See
/Brian Dainard has one heck of a Christmas light display that he puts on each year in Hastings near Peterborough.
His YouTube channel is full of awesome dancing Christmas displays.
Have a look at a small sampling below...
Canadian Canoe Museum Gets An Awesome New Van For Christmas Gift
/Supporters have helped bring a wonderful early Christmas gift to the Canadian Canoe Museum—a new van for outreach, public programs and safe transfer of artifacts.
The Canadian Canoe Museum thanked community supporters for their contribution in helping raise funds for a new van—a much-needed piece of equipment for the museum’s public programs, outreach events and the safe, efficient transportation of its valued artifacts.
The museum first endeavoured to raise funds for the van by submitting the project to the Aviva Community Funding Competition. The museum experienced a huge amount of support from the community and museum stakeholders during the campaign, and was very competitive in the online voting round. Still, despite best efforts on all fronts, not enough online votes were earned to advance in the competition or receive the requested funding.
The momentum and support the museum generated from the Aviva campaign did not fizzle out. Advocates of the museum continued to persevere and raise funds through other means in order to secure this very important piece of equipment for the organization. Thanks to the champions of this fundraising campaign, by early December the museum had raised enough money for the purchase of the van.
The Canadian Canoe Museum sends thanks to all of the supporters and donors of this fundraising initiative including The Beaver Club Gala Committee, Les and Beverly Cassidy, Mercedes Benz Peterborough, Commercial Press & Design, and all of those who made donations at the Beaver Club Gala through the Paddles Up fundraising initiative.
“This is a game-changer for our on-water programs," says Stacey Arppe, the museum’s Volunteers and Public Programs Manager. "We can now transport our paddling camp participants and all of our canoes and gear with ease, and having this self-sufficient transportation means we can continue expanding our water-based programming”
This new equipment will make it possible for the museum’s award winning, on and off-water programming to become more accessible to schools, community groups and the general public.
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28-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged After Sharing Explicit Photos Of Girlfriend On Social Media
/A 28-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with distributing intimate images without consent after sharing and posting explicit photos of his girlfriend on social media without her consent.
The accused, a 28-year-old man, and the victim, a woman in her 20’s, are involved in an on-again-off-again domestic relationship. On the night of December 19th, the accused and victim became involved in a verbal dispute at a Peterborough residence. Following the dispute, the accused compiled a collage of intimate photos of the victim and, without her consent, distributed the photos to others via text messages and posted the collage on social media.
Shortly after midnight on December 20th, police attended a Peterborough home where as a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with distribute intimate image without consent.
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday (December 20th). The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic-based incident.
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Peterborough Police & Fire Services Now Equipped To Receive 9-1-1 Calls Via Text
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The service in intended to help those are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired
Read MoreTwo Suspects Hiding In A Snowbank Greeted By Peterborough Police K9 Wolfe
/Canadian winters are no obstacle for Peterborough K9 Wolfe. Over the weekend, Wolfe was instrumental in several arrests made by Peterborough Police. First Wolfe helped the K9 unit catch two guys who were hiding in a snowbank following a stolen vehicle, break and enter incident at the Peterborough Medical Clinic. Later, he did a vehicle search where he located a large amount of drugs.
Constable Tim Fish with Wolfe (Peterborough Police supplied photo)
This speaks to the importance of the police K9 unit—which was first formed in 1997—in helping nab the bad guys. These police service dogs are extremely hardworking, intelligent animals who help the police in all sorts of situations and put themselves out there in order to protect their human partners. In 2015, the Canine Unit participated in a total of 1,385 calls for service, of which 107 were specific canine calls.
Wolfe, who helps on many calls, is a German Shepherd—a breed chosen for their physical ability, strength and intelligence. A strong temperament is very important as these dogs are expected to perform in stressful situations. Wolfe was imported from Kentucky, and was purchased by the Knights of Columbus and donated to the service. His expertise includes narcotic detection, tracking, agility, article search, building search, open search, chase and apprehension and handler protection.
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Habitat For Humanity Peterborough Hands Keys To Two Families Just In Time For Christmas
/Habitat for Humanity Peterborough just made Christmas extra special for two families, handing them the keys to their new houses.
The Nyarota and Young families received the keys to their Habitat homes on Saturday (December 17th) at a Dedication Ceremony. Both families are joyful to move into their homes before Christmas.
The Nyarota family...
The Nyarota family: Sarah, Taku and Lexi
The Young family....
The Young family rocking the plaid: Nicole with daughters Serenity and Savannah
