New 310-Page Paperback Book Looks At Peterborough's Rich Golf History

There is a new book being released by Ed Arnold and Roger Self about the city’s golf history and some of its greatest players.

Called Peterborough’s Golf Story . . . and more, this 310-page paperback features the story of the city’s golf courses and many of its best players. It also includes 20 pages of black and white photos and more than 20 pages of city golf tournament statistics over the years.

Front cover photo by Scott Arnold

The book will be available after the book launch that takes place at Kawartha Golf & Country Club Wednesday, April 12th from 4 to 6 p.m.

Back cover photo by Paul hickey

Following the launch, the book will be available at Kawartha Golf and Country Club on Clonsilla Avenue, The Peterborough Examiner on Hunter Street East, Trent Valley Archives on Centre Line of Smith and Happenstance on Queen Street in Lakefield.

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Watch This Awesome New Video Promoting Young Entrepreneurs In Peterborough

Peterborough Economic Development just released a fantastic new video from Patrick Stephen promoting the vast array of programs available to young entrepreneurs in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

Amusé Coffee

The video features Lindsay Brock from Amusé Coffee, and shows how the wealth of programs, resources and networks available in Peterborough offer a world of opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their business in this supportive community.

Watch the video below...

Check out PED's Summer Company program for entrepreneurs!

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Green Waste Collection Is Beginning

Another sure sign of spring has arrived: Green waste collection is beginning April 3rd.

Waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags, bushel baskets or a garbage bin labeled with the City “Green Waste” stickers. These stickers are available at City Hall, Peterborough GreenUP and local Home Hardware stores free of charge. Note that plastic bags will not be accepted.

Securely tie brush in bundles up to 1 m or 3 feet in length and 30 cm or 12 inches in diameter, weighing no more than 22 kg or 50 lbs.

For more information, visit the City of Peterborough's Waste Management Services website.

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UPDATED POST Missing Peterborough Woman: 33-Year-Old Rikki Lee Hughes

UPDATED POST: Great news -> Rikki has been located safe and sound, police say. Police thank the public for their assistance.

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ORIGINAL POST

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Rikki Lee Hughes.
 
Hughes was last seen in the area of Douglas Avenue at 11 p.m. on March 29th, 2017. She is believed to be in possession of a green 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Ontario licence plate AP70543.

Hughes is described as:
 
-> Female
-> Caucasian
-> 5’ tall
-> 110lbs
-> Dark brown hair with blond highlights
-> Possibly wearing blue jeans, blue sweater, grey overcoat with hood, leather knee-high boots

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or stopcrimehere.ca.
 

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Celebrate Canada’s 150th at Home in Downtown Peterborough With Awesome Entertainment

The Canada’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee and the Downtown Business Improvement Area are working together to put on two days of exciting activities on June 29th and 30th, the beginning of four days of local Canada Day festivities.
 
On Thursday, June 29th, there will be a "Downtown Pop-Up" where you’ll find a wide range of unique entertainment at more than 20 locations throughout the downtown. The official ribbon cutting will start with a picnic in Millennium Park featuring the swing, jazz, funk and rock & roll sounds of the band Knightshift.

Rick Fines playing at launch announcement

Throughout the afternoon and evening, you’ll get to see performances from the Tanah Haney Celtic Harp Trio, the Mike Graham Gypsy Jazz Trio, Bobby Watson, Sean Conway, Danny Bronson Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, country singer Dean James, the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, Peterborough Concert Band, Peterborough New Horizons Band and more.

There will also be live chainsaw carving by champion woodcarver Steve Kenzora, caricatures by artist Jason Wilkins, interactive art, Citiots Improv, a live circus show and a “Bring Your Can-Con” Canadian music contest.

The one and only Rick Fines sharing some tunes with guests at the @downtownPtbo #PTBO150 announcement. pic.twitter.com/bRRVuTUEqI

— Celebrate Canada 150 (@ptbo150) March 30, 2017

On Friday, June 30th, Hunter Street from George to Aylmer streets will be closed for pedestrians only. EC3 and Artspace will be presenting a 150th themed media arts exhibition. Four new works by local artists commissioned especially for this event will be popping up as films, videos and projections large and small to inhabit the street.

Catfish Willie and Washboard Hank get the music started on June 30th with a special Live and Local Lunches performance at the Peterborough Square Courtyard. Family entertainment throughout the afternoon includes a colouring contest hosted by the Peterborough Public Library, face painting from Faces By 2, a Ben van Veen Century 21 Summer Family Film Series movie in Millennium Park and performances from Tim Holland The Puppet Tamer, J’s Magic and The Paddling Puppeteers.
 
The Bash 150 downtown street dance gets underway at 4 p.m. on Hunter Street with an amazing lineup of local talent, including:
 
• 4:00 p.m. — Washboard Hank
• 5:15 p.m. — Mayhemingways
• 6:15 p.m. — Rick Fines
• 7:15 p.m. — Melissa Payne
• 8:15 p.m. — The Rocket Review, featuring Jack De Keyzer & Jerome Godboo
 
For more information about Peterborough’s Canada 150th Celebrations and a list of their events, click here. 

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Get Your Piece Of The Pig's Ear History: There Will Be A Content Auction In Early May

The Pig's Ear Tavern is closing for good April 22nd as local developer Parkview Homes has bought the building. Parkview is now inviting the community of Peterborough and Peterborough at large to participate in an auction of the remaining contents of the Piggy—a unique opportunity for past and present revelers of “The Piggy” to own a piece of its storied history.

The auction will be held after the current owners have closed the doors on the establishment in early May. It will be hosted online by Russland Auctioneers here.

Parkview Homes says that all proceeds from the auction will be split 50/50 between two local charities—YWCA Crossroads Shelter and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

Check back here for auction date details in the coming weeks.

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Tickets For Under Water Dining At Lock 21 Sold Out In Less Than 12 Hours

Last June, we were among a select group of 12 people invited to a beta test of a unique experential tourism experiment called Under Water Dining At Lock 21, and predicted it would be a hit when it launched to the public.

Sure enough, it is. Under Water Dining—which takes visitors on a hands-on, historical dining experience through, inside and under the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock—announced its official launch for 2017 and tickets for their experiences sold out in under 12 hours!

Photo from beta test for Under Water Dining in Summer 2016

 “We expected tickets to sell quickly, but we were overwhelmed by how quickly they sold out—the response has been incredible,” says Tracie Bertrand, Director of Tourism & Communications for Peterborough Economic Development.

All 2017 #UnderwaterDiningLock21 experiences are SOLD OUT! pic.twitter.com/xEKTALJ7bA

— Ptbo & the Kawarthas (@pktourism) March 28, 2017

Photo from beta test for Under Water Dining in Summer 2016

Manager of Canal Operations Chad Buchner

[Related: Want to learn about the engineers who built the Lift Lock? Click here. For 15 neat facts about the Lift Lock's history, click here. To see 138 canoes & kayaks jammed into the Lift Lock, click here.]

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