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Mike Judson To Co-Host "Mike And Miles In The Morning" On Country 105
/Mike Judson, who recently announced he was leaving his job as Weather Analyst on CHEX Newswatch and as host of CHEX Daily after five years with the station, is joining Country 105 radio where he will co-host a new morning show called Mike and Miles in the Morning alongside current Country 105 co-host Miles Gibney.
Mike Judson on the Mic
Judson will be replacing the retiring Ron McFarland, who was at Country 105 for 22 years (and Peterborough radio for 40 years). They are big shoes to fill, but Judson is up for the challenge. "Ron is a local radio legend who has forever left his mark on his listeners," Judson tells PTBOCanada. "Obviously that is a lot of pressure on me coming into a show where the guy before me was so cemented in his role, but I am really, really excited for it. When it comes to the show's direction, I think we are going to let things happen organically and see what feels right."
The move is like coming back full circle for Judson, as he actually got his start in local radio with the Country 105/Energy 99.7/91.9 BOB FM family when he first moved to Peterborough. "I love radio as a medium and always have," he tells PTBOCanada. "TV was fun but I have been looking into getting back into radio for a while. I started my career in radio 10 years ago and it was always my dream to become a morning show jock. The dream has come true and I am looking forward to having a blast every morning with Miles and of course, the devoted Country 105 listeners."
Photo by Craig MacPhee
Judson will miss the adrenaline rush associated with tracking storms and relaying that important information to the public in a timely fashion as a weather analyst, but says he will continue chasing them. "Even though I've given up my post, I'll still be tracking storms. I've done that since before I was even the weatherman."
Judson, a terrific interviewer, will also miss the CHEX Daily—especially its current format which he loved. "When the CHEX Daily became my own show, it really became a passion piece. I got to interview whomever I liked and really dig into the interviews. I'm a very curious person and used the platform as an opportunity to try and ask questions that maybe weren't usual. I always want to know what makes people happy and how they use their time to make the most out of life. The people I interviewed on the CHEX Daily taught me about taking risks and being positive, and certainly helped prepare me for future life events."
Miles gibney & mike Judson
Judson says the CHEX family was terrific to him—"When my family faced a recent crisis, CHEX really stepped up to help make life a lot easier for me while I took care of my wife and son—I'll never forget that"—but is ready to seize the moment with this great opportunity at Country 105.
Aside from listening to him on the morning airwaves—Mike and Miles in the Morning debuts Monday, March 6th and airs 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday—you can also catch Judson regularly at the Gordon Best Theatre where he is a member of the well-known Citiots Improv troupe, at the Theatre on King where he plays Victor Marshall in the popular Crime City series, and in various other theatrical productions.
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Fleming College & Trent University Partner On Campaign About Negotiating Sexual Consent
/Fleming College, Trent University and their student associations are encouraging communication around sexual consent through a new campaign aimed at post-secondary students and the public.
The campaign "#DoYouTalkConsent?" is a partnership between Fleming, Trent, the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC), and PARN: Your Community AIDS Resource Network, and includes a series of posters and a video.
Here is one of the posters...
“We want to encourage people to have more communication around sexual consent and what that looks like in practice,” says Amie Kroes, Fleming College’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Officer. “Negotiation of consent, specifically in situations where one or both parties have been consuming alcohol, can get complicated. Seeing positive, pro-social messaging around how to negotiate consent in those cases is our goal.”
“Helping students find the language to negotiate consent is an important part of sexual assault prevention,” adds Ruth Walker, clinical team leader, Health Services at Trent University. “We are also proud of the collaboration between our post-secondary institutions, student unions, KSAC, and PARN, which reflects our community-wide efforts to address the issue of sexual violence.”
The posters feature three scenarios—two at a bar and one at a home—in which two acquaintances are depicted in conversation. They have met through friends at a bar, and throughout the night begin to negotiate sexual consent.
“As opposed to a message of ‘you must get consent,’ we are attempting to take the conversation one step further and show examples of how one may negotiate consent,” says Kroes.
“So often we hear the messages of ‘No Means No,’ but what if we never hear ‘No’? What are some of the other ways that indicate that there may be a question of sexual consent?” asks Lisa Clarke, Community Engagement Manager at Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre.
The posters will be shared on campuses, as well as on social media. The video will be shared on the social media accounts of the campaign partners, and elsewhere. You can watch it below...
Peterborough Man Dresses Up As Mickey Mouse To Help People Beat Monday Blues
/You might have noticed Mickey Mouse hanging out on the corner of Lansdowne and Monaghan Street on Monday (February 27th) waving and dancing.
Well that was none other than the awesome Luke Heard—who, as you may recall, dressed up over Christmas and along with friends delivered toys to kids at PRHC.
So why'd he dress up as Mickey and stand on a street corner?
Luke Heard helping out Electric City Maroon & White special needs team
"A lot of people get a case of the Monday blues," Luke tells PTBOCanada. "So I thought I'd take away the blues and give smiles. A smile goes a long way and so does a wave! I love making Peterborough smile so that's why I do the things I do, not for attention but for admiration that the smallest of things can mean so much."
Luke tells PTBOCanada he even had a woman bring him a hot chocolate from the kindness of her own heart. He also had pictures taken with parents and their children. "Just seeing their smile makes my day," he says.
St. Luke's Anglican Church In Peterborough Has Awesome Funny Signs
/St. Luke's Anglican Church in Peterborough's East City posts witty messages on their signs that are definitely getting noticed in the community and way beyond.
Singer/songwriter Carling Stephen took this picture below on Saturday (February 25th), she tells PTBOCanada, and posted it to Twitter. It is now going viral with more than 1,000 retweets already...
Back in December 2016, she posted this tweet and photo from the church's sign that also went viral...
Here is another one she tweeted as well in December...
UPDATED: Whitney Family Devastated After Family Legacy "Grandpa's Homemade Fudge" Trailer Stolen
/UPDATED (February 26th): Amazing news -> The Whitney family tells PTBOCanada the trailer was found this morning by police after someone had called them who spotted it. It was located in a remote area of Campbellford, and has now been returned home with everything in it. "Everything is intact and as far as we can see there is minimal damage," they tell PTBOCanada. They also thank all those who shared this story on social media, and for all the kindness that was shown.
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A Havelock family is reeling after their mobile business—and a huge part of their family legacy—has been stolen. At approximately 4 a.m. on February 24th, their "Grandpa's Homemade Fudge" trailer was stolen from Sama Park in Havelock.
Grandpa's Homemade Fudge is run by the Whitney family—it was started by family patriarch Perry Whitney, who passed away in 2014 to cancer at age 68—and has been a staple in the Peterborough and Kawarthas area for many years.
Grandpa Whitney, who passed away in 2014
Granddaughter Meaghan Tippett tells PTBOCanada the trailer was at Peterborough Farmers' Market up until Perry got sick and then unfortunately they had to scale back their shows as every weekend became too difficult for him.
The Whitney family use the trailer at most of their shows now since his death, but for some of the indoor shows they have a different set-up, including the wood and glass display case that Perry made by hand—this display case was in the trailer and is also gone.
"Since my Grandpa passed away, my grandmother Anne and the rest of my family have been working avidly to keep the business going," Meaghan tells PTBOCanada. "This trailer is my grandfather's legacy and holds incredible sentimental value. We would very much like to see it returned so we can continue to serve the community with delicious homemade fudge and mini donuts."
"Our family is shocked," Meaghan adds. "My grandfather started this business 15 years ago, and passed away from cancer. This business is our family's legacy, and that trailer was customized by my grandfather. It holds extreme sentimental value and our family would very much like to see it returned so we can continue to uphold his legacy."
The OPP have been informed and are currently on the lookout for the stolen trailer.
If you could share this and spread the word on your social media channels, the Whitney family would very much appreciate it.
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Canadian Canoe Museum Receiving $1.4 Million Toward Construction Of New Museum Facility On Trent Severn Waterway
/The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women and Member of Parliament (Peterborough–Kawartha), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced on Friday (February 24th) that the Canadian Canoe Museum is receiving $1,410,672 to fund architectural and engineering plans required for the construction of a new museum facility in Peterborough.
The Honourable Maryam Monsef making funding announcement
“The Government of Canada is committed to investing in Canada’s cultural infrastructure," says the Honourable Maryam Monsef. "Revitalized cultural facilities, like the one that will house the Canadian Canoe Museum, allow Canadians to share and enjoy the inspiring influences of arts and heritage.”
“The Canadian Canoe Museum community is incredibly grateful for this federal funding," adds Bill Morris, Chair of Board of Directors at the Museum. "It will allow us to proceed in earnest with the pre-construction phase of a facility. The new museum, once complete, will care for its world-class collection the way it deserves to be cared for and preserve it, protect it and showcase it for generations to come.”
Photo from funding announcement courtesy Canoe Museum
The funding announced will support the preparation of pre-construction documents, including architectural and engineering plans. The new museum facility will be built on a Parks Canada site adjacent to the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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PVNCCDSB Embarks On Ambitious Strategic Plan Review, Will Hold Town Hall Meetings
/Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) Director of Education Michael Nasello has embarked on an ambitious outreach campaign to hear as many voices in the school board as possible.
As part of a review of the Board’s Strategic Plan, Nasello will lead more than 60 focus groups, including meetings with students and staff in each of the Board’s 36 schools. He will also conduct a public Town Hall Meeting in each of the Board’s four jurisdictions—City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough, and Clarington—between February and May.
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board Director of Education Michael Nasello leads a focus group at St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School in Peterborough on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017.
DETERMINING WHETHER TO STAY THE COURSE OR GO IN NEW DIRECTION
“Our current Strategic Priorities have been serving us well, but after three years we’re at a crossroads, and we want to hear from our students, staff, parents and communities to help us determine whether we should maintain the current path or head in a new direction,” Nasello says.
Throughout the next four months, Nasello will also hear from the Board’s clergy partners, examine issues from a First Nation Métis and Inuit perspective, and receive input on topics such as special education and welcoming newcomers from Syria and elsewhere.
“We’re committed to transparency and accountability and that means we want to hear from as many voices in our system as possible,” Nasello says.
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board Director of Education Michael Nasello
WHEN THE TOWN HALLS TAKE PLACE
PVNCCDSB welcomes the public and those invested in Catholic Education in their communities to have their voices heard in this review process and attend one of four public Town Hall meetings (all meetings take place 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)...
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Lindsay, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School (260 Angeline St. N)
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
Cobourg, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (1050 Birchwood Trail)
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
Peterborough, St. Peter Catholic Secondary School (730 Medical Dr.)
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
Courtice, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School (2260 Courtice Rd.)
Please spread the word on your social media channels about these important town halls.
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Neat Facts About Little Lake
/Thanks to our friends at Parks Canada, below are some interesting facts about Little Lake...
1. Adam Scott built a sawmill and grist-mill in 1818 on the south edge of Little Lake and the settlement of Scott’s Plains would eventually become Peterborough. Lock 19 in Peterborough is named after Adam Scott (Scott's Mills).
R.B. Rogers, pictured in the dark jacket near the centre, with his team.
2. Richard Birdsall Rogers—the designer of the Peterborough Lift Lock and former superintendent of the Trent Canal—is buried in the Little Lake Cemetery, and his gravestone faces the Lift Lock.
3. The 6 kilometre stretch between Little Lake and Nassau Mills (Lock 22) is a man-made canal, constructed along with the Peterborough Lift Lock from 1896 to 1904.
4. The Trent Canal and the Otonabee River run parallel to each other, encircling East City and making it a small island. The two rivers meet in Little lake and at Trent University.
Centennial Fountain construction
5. Centennial Fountain, built in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary, shoots water 76 meters (250 feet) into the air on Little Lake. It is the highest jet fountain in Canada.
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