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Calorie Tallies Will Now Appear On Menus At Approximately 80 Local Food Premises
/Local residents will now be able to make more informed food decisions at certain food premises thanks to Ontario’s new “Healthy Menu Choices Act” that took effect January 1, 2017.
The new legislation only affects food service providers with 20 or more locations in the province. This means calorie tallies will now be seen on menus at approximately 80 local food premises, according to Peterborough Public Health.
EASIER TO GET CALORIE INFORMATION NOW
“More and more people are paying close attention to what they are eating, so providing this calorie information is one way to encourage healthier food choices,” says Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “For those who aren’t aware of how many calories are in certain foods, providing this information directly on the menu will help them better understand how to balance out their caloric intake throughout the day.”
Residents will now see the number of calories for each food and beverage item included on the menus, labels or tags at several local food service providers, such as restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, grocery stores and movie theatres.
Food service providers are also required to post an educational statement for customers about average daily caloric needs. For an updated list of local food premises affected by the legislation, visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca.
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Someone Drove Their Truck Into The Shoppers Home Healthcare On Lansdowne St. W.
/Someone drove their truck right into the Shoppers Home Healthcare on Lansdowne St. W. on Friday night.
Below is the report from Peterborough Fire Services...
Photo via @sjeezie on Twitter
Photo via @sjeezie on Twitter
"Just after 7 p.m. Friday, Peterborough Police teired Peterborough Fire Services to a report of a vehicle which had collided with a commercial building.
Upon arrival fire crews found a pickup truck had driven through storefront windows and doors and had come to a stop inside the building.
Fire crews assessed the structural integrity, made the scene safe to enter, and extricated the driver from the pickup as Peterborough Paramedics constantly monitored and began treating the patient.
Peterborough Police were also on scene on our arrival. The cause of the collision is being investigated by Peterborough Police."
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The Canal Is Green-Flagged For Skating
/We are doing a triple axel with the news that the green flag is up on the Trent Canal, meaning conditions are safe to skate there!
Photo courtesy Harrison Perkins
The City of Peterborough tweeted out the news Friday (January 6th) confirming it is now open but adding that the ice is a little rough as it hasn't been flooded yet...
PRHC's Emergency Department Is Seeing An Additional 40 Patients Per Day
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ED wait times increase as more patients present with seasonal illnesses
Read MoreMeet Prince The Adorably Grumpy Looking Cat At Peterborough Humane Society
/UPDATE (January 5th): The Humane Society has tweeted the news that Prince has been adopted. Awesome!
ORIGINAL POST
There is a cat at the Peterborough Humane Society named Prince that is looking for his forever home. Prince happens to have some of the best, grumpiest facial expressions you'll ever see.
"Prince is still available for adoption," Susan Dunkley, Manager of Development and Outreach at Peterborough Humane Society, tells PTBOCanada. "He is three years and a bit—he is a himalayan mix."
Look at this dude...
Photo by Susan Dunkley
If you're the lucky person or family that adopts this dude, you will be blessed with expressions like this...
Photo by Susan Dunkley
Even though Prince looks grumpy, the Humane Society says he's very sweet and loving.
Photo by Susan Dunkley
Contact the Peterborough Humane Society to see Prince and other dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.
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Peterborough Police Traffic Management Unit Launches Targeted Offences For 2017
/The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Management Unit is launching a new initiative for 2017 where specific offences will be targeted each month. These targeted offences are in addition to current and ongoing traffic initiatives including the Top 10 Worst Intersections For Collisions, heavy vehicle details and vehicle inspection initiatives.
“All the initiatives are designed to educate the public while providing enforcement with the goal to make all roadways safer for everyone who uses them,” says Peterborough Police Service Traffic Management Sergeant Jeff Chartier.
For the month of January, the focus is on cracking down on the misuse of accessible parking permits.
“Legislation states that only the person named on the accessible parking permit is allowed to use the permit and the accessible parking spot,” explains Sergeant Chartier. “This ensures those accessible parking spaces that are both safe and accommodating are readily available to those that really need them. If another person uses the permit, it can result in fines of up to $5,000 and the permit may be seized.”
Below is the full list of offences that will be targeted each month in 2017...
January Accessible Parking Permit. Traffic officers will visit various parking lots with the intent to enforce the accessible parking permit legislation. This legislation indicates that only the person named on the accessible parking permit is permitted to use the parking permit and accessible parking spots. For more information please click here.
February Distracted Driving. Traffic officers will focus on distracted driving including cellphones, GPS use and entertainment devices
March School Crossing Guards/School Bus infractions. Officers will focus on offences relating to school crossing guards and the requirement to make certain the intersection is clear before entering the crosswalk and motorists disobeying school bus lights.
April Traffic Lights. Officers will focus on motorists who disobey red light and amber lights.
May National Road Safety Week – Officers will focus on the unsafe driving practices as identified by the Canada Safety Council.
June Emergency Vehicles. Officers will focus on motorists approaching, in the same direction, an Emergency vehicle with their emergency lights flashing who do not slow down and pass the emergency vehicle with caution. Emergency vehicles are defined as Police, Fire, Ambulance and Tow vehicles.
July Officers will focus on speed enforcement
August Distracted Driving. Traffic officers will focus on distracted driving including cellphones, GPS use and entertainment devices
September School Crossing Guards/School Bus infractions. Officers will focus on offences relating to school crossing guards and the requirement to make certain the intersection is clear before entering the crosswalk and motorists disobeying school bus lights.
October Operation Impact. Officers will focus on offences as identified by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police with particular attention on Thanksgiving weekend.
November Intersection/Sign offences. Officers will focus on intersection related offences, including traffic lights and stop/yield signs, speed signs, etc.
December Impaired Driving. Officers will be focused on alcohol and drug impaired offences.
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Boxer Cody Crowley Raising Money For Hospice Peterborough At Pizza Hut In Honour Of Anita Blackbourn
/Cody Crowley, a professional boxer from Douro with a record of 10-0, is giving back to the Peterborough community in a big way. The Las Vegas-based boxer is helping to raise funds for Hospice Peterborough in honour of Anita Blackbourn, who lost her battle with cancer last October.
Cody Crowley (picture via Twitter)
Crowley is appearing at Pizza Hut (901 Lansdowne St.) this Wednesday (January 4th) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to raise funds for Hospice Peterborough Care Centre. He'll be there to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
Chris and Anita Blackbourn—who passed away in October 2016—pictured with their daughters
Anita Blackbourn's husband, Chris, is business partner at the Pizza Hut location that he runs with co-owner Marc Hartenberg.
Pizza Hut will donate 10 percent of all sales that day to Hospice Peterborough and people will be able to add their own donation at the location as well.
Please share on your social media channels to spread the word about this great cause, and drop by Pizza Hut this Wednesday.
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Peterborough Photographer Samantha Moss Is A Local Star On The Rise
/Peterborough-based freelance portrait/product photographer Samantha Moss is a local star on the rise with her growing list of editorial and commercial clients. "This time last year I still felt I hadn’t earned the right to call myself a photographer—I was just a person who liked taking pictures," Moss tells PTBOCanada.
Peterborough's Beau Dixon
But over the past year, much has changed. Her client base and profile in the community has steadily risen.
"I have had the opportunity to work with some incredible local talent and businesses," Moss tells PTBOCanada. "Getting involved and networking with groups such as FastStart, The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, and Arthur: Independent Press has opened so many doors for me."
Jill Stavely cover shoot for Arthur News
"Fierce" Promo shoot for charity fashion show for Trent fashion
"I don’t think I can really put to words just how much my Peterborough 'family' has helped me," says Moss, who is often seen covering local events. "I never would have had the courage to start a business or even known where to start without organizations like FastStart!"
"Urban Love"
"Horse Discovery"
Moss will be graduating in Spring from Trent University where she studied Media Studies, and has made roots here since moving here 6 years ago. She has found her calling in photography and photojournalism and plans to grow her business from right here in Peterborough.
Beth, Trent bridge
"There are so many interesting people doing exciting things in Peterborough and I want to help them with my photography," Moss tells PTBOCanada. "I want to give the movers and shakers a chance to tell their story through photos and personalized branding."
Entrepreneur Brooke Hammer
Entrepreneur Lindsay Brock
"Bride Emergency": Product shoot for Walton Wood Farm
