Awesome New City-Wide Bike Share Program Launched

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Fleming Student Administrative Council (SAC) announced an innovative new Bike Share program on Wednesday (April 19th) available to students, visitors and residents.

There are 15 bicycles located at three different racks in Peterborough: Fleming College Sutherland Campus, Peterborough Green-Up and the VentureNorth Building.

Bikes at VentureNorth Building in downtown Peterborough

Funded in part by the City of Peterborough and Fleming SAC, the bikes are maintained and organized through Zagster. The award-winning bikes are designed with rider safety in mind and include automatic lights, a bell and full reflectors.

Riders join the program by signing up for $25 annual memberships. Rides for members—who must be 18 or older—are free for the first two hours, then $2 per hour after that. The service is free for Fleming students to use.

“This initiative further complements our efforts to make student transportation accessible and affordable," says Christopher Smith, General Manager of Fleming Student Administrative Council. "Through the Fleming student leadership, we are pleased to introduce this program.”


“Zagster’s unique model of all-inclusive bike sharing has proven successful in more than 150 communities across North America, including dozens of college campuses,” says Zagster Communications Manager Jon Terbush. “We’re confident this program will likewise achieve its goal of making bike sharing easy, accessible and affordable.”

Picture courtesy Fleming College

“Several years ago Fleming committed to being a leader in sustainability," says Fleming College President Dr. Tony Tilly. "The Bike Share program will build on a culture of sustainability that we teach our students that they take with them in life and in work well beyond their time at Fleming.”

City of Peterborough Transportation Chair Don Vassiliadis adds: "Fleming SAC has been dedicated to increasing transportation options available to students. The City of Peterborough shares the vision of the Bike Share program and is pleased to be partnering on this initiative. Bike Share not only supports Fleming students but also Peterborough residents and its visitors all while making Peterborough greener and cleaner."

HOW IT WORKS

-> Bikes can be found via the free Zagster Mobile App.

-> Each bike has a unique number which riders enter into the app to obtain a number to open the lockbox on the back of the bike.

-> After a rider returns the bike to a designated Zagster bike station, the rental ends and the bike is available for the next person to enjoy.

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Opening Day For 2017 Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market Is May 3rd

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The Louis Street lot at Charlotte and Louis streets will soon be transformed into a bustling market, as the 20th season of the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market kicks-off May 3rd at 8:30 a.m.

The market—which features the very best locally grown seasonal produce, delicious prepared foods and local artisans—runs every Wednesday (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) between May and October, and is a hit in downtown Peterborough. 
 

For more info on the market, go here.

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Peterborough Economic Development Relocating To VentureNorth Hub In Downtown Peterborough

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Peterborough Economic Development (PED) has announced they will be relocating both locations—PED’s corporate office at 210 Wolfe Street, as well as the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (PKT) Visitor Centre located at 1400 Crawford Drive—to the VentureNorth building in downtown Peterborough.

Renovations to exterior of VentureNorth building

This move will unify the team, and cost-effectively consolidate operations under one roof at 270 George Street North.

PED and PKT will now be located on the main floor of VentureNorth, as an anchor tenant of the new downtown business hub in the former Promenade building located at 270 George Street North. VentureNorth aims to make doing business in Peterborough easier for startups and existing businesses, allowing clients to access a suite of services and resources in a single location.

The new location will be open to the public on Monday, May 8th at 8:30 a.m. The Visitor Centre will close their doors to walk-in traffic at 1400 Crawford Drive on Friday, April 28th at 4:30 p.m. in order to prepare for the move and setup in the new location. 

PED’s team is committed to a seamless transition. For this reason, the relocation will be phased-in, working with the VentureNorth’s construction team to have a service-oriented timeline for the move. In the transition time, PED staff will continue to be available by phone, email and by appointment.

VentureNorth Building

The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre can be reached by phone at 1.800.461.6424 or by email info@thekawarthas.ca.

Peterborough Economic Development can be reached by phone at 705.743.0777 or by email info@peterboroughed.ca.

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Here Is A Short Article On The Large Article Pick-Ups For This Year

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The first of six large article collection events for 2017 is on Monday, April 24th. The remaining 2017 dates are as follows:

• Monday, May 29th
• Monday, June 26th
• Monday, July 24th
• Monday, August 28th
• Monday, September 25th

For a fee, the City will pick up items larger than the weekly allowance, such as furniture and appliances. The cost for this service is $15 for the first item and $5 for any additional item. (Note that mattresses and box springs are $15 each and do not count as a first item.)
 
You can also schedule your pick-up using the City’s online tool at peterborough.ca. Under “Online Services”, select “Large Article Collection”. Select the collection date you prefer, the items you want collected and set up an account with your credit card for payment.
 
Large article collection can also be scheduled in person at City Hall, 500 George Street North, or the Public Works Office at 182 Townsend Street until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th.
 
For more details, please call the City Waste Management Division at 705.742.7777 at extension 1657.

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16 Diverse Paddlers Will Be Embarking On 10-Day Canoe Journey After Send-Off At Peterborough's Canoe Museum

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On May 2nd, a diverse group of 16 paddlers will be given a send-off at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough before heading to Kingston where they will launch a 10-day, 2-part journey through the Rideau Waterway in a 36-foot Voyageur Canoe destined for Ottawa.
 
This journey, called Connected by Canoe, is a sesquicentennial project of The Canadian Canoe Museum and Community Foundations of Canada in partnership with the Ottawa Community Foundation, Parks Canada, and other community organizations along the Rideau Waterway.

Photo courtesy Canoe Museum

The 16 paddlers will consist of youth and other representatives from a variety of partner organizations including Parks Canada, Curve Lake First Nation, Nunavut Sivuniksavut, the Peterborough Kawartha Rotary Club, Fulford Preparatory School, Rideau Roundtable and Confederation of First Nation Cultural Learning Centres as well as photographers and videographers.

Photo courtesy Canoe Museum

The first "Express Leg" of the journey will take place from May 3rd to May 10th when the group will paddle from Kingston to Ottawa via the Rideau Waterway, stopping each night in different communities to celebrate and engage in conversation with local people and organizations.
 
Topics of discussion along the route will revolve around the on-going importance and possibilities of canoes for community building, and ideas for building an equitable, sustainable and inclusive future for Canada. Each of the 16 paddlers will bring their own open-ended questions inspired by these topics for discussion.

The conversations and activities of the Express Leg will be captured in the form of videos, photos, songs and stories that will be shared daily through The Canadian Canoe Museum's social media and other new media channels, allowing all Canadians to follow along with the journey and conversations, and engage with the project and participants.
 
The group will arrive in Ottawa on May 11th for the "Ceremonial Leg" of the project. There, they will be joined by 3 other large watercrafts that represent canoe building culture and traditions from across Canada including an Umiaq from the North Coast, a Haida-style Spirit Canoe from the West coast and a Voyageur Canoe.
 
The four canoes will paddle together from Dow's Lake Pavilion to the Rideau Locks to celebrate and honour Canada's waterways and indigenous cultures. This ceremonial paddle will include traditional drumming, singing and a continuation of the conversations from the Express Leg of the project.

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UPDATED: Police Need Your Help Finding Missing Person 88-Year-Old Allison "Al" Turner

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UPDATED POST (April 17th) Sad news: Police say that on April 17th shortly after 1:00 pm, missing person Allison Turner, age 88, was located deceased at the end of Mervin Line. At this time, Mr. Turner's death does not appear suspicious, police say. This is now a coroner's investigation. No further details will be provided by police.

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ORIGINAL POST

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 88-year-old Allison 'Al' Turner. He was last seen leaving his residence in the area of Armour Rd and Parkhill Rd in Peterborough at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 16th.

Al left his residence driving his 2009 Toyota Corolla, brown in colour, with licence plate number BWPZ462.

Police are concerned for his well being, and believe he may be confused or in medical distress.

Al is described as:

Caucasion
Male
88 years old
6' tall
185lbs
dark rimmed glasses
clean shaven
salt and pepper coloured hair
hazel eyes
wearing dress pants
plaid shirt
brown leather jacket
black shoes

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705.876.1122.

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8 Great Things You Should Know About The Silver Bean Café This Season

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The locally owned and operated Silver Bean Café, your waterfront cottage in the city, is opening soon for the season. Below are 8 exciting things you should know about the Bean this season...

Photo via Silver Bean Café Facebook page

1. Opening Day is Sunday, April 30th this year at 8 am! 

2. They have 10 more tables and 40 more chairs this season, bringing their patio seat total to about 125 to 130.

3. They have added a milkshake machine—yummy!—because people have often asked for them.

Photo via Silver Bean Café Facebook page

4. They have added a second cash register on the inside to have a lunch line and an express line, allowing people to make quicker purchases even during the peak lunch times.

5. They have expanded their ice cream section and bought a third freezer, bringing their flavour total to more than 30 ice cream flavours.

6. They also installed a second walk-up window so you're not all hanging out the same window.

7. They have changed the layout inside to make the flow work a bit better.

8. 90% of their awesome, friendly staff is returning.
 

OK, then, we're ready for the PTBO by the river, eh...

"Like" the Bean on their Facebook page for more info.

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Search & Rescue Team From CFB Trenton Lands In Farmer's Field To Pick Up Food From Muddy's Pit BBQ

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It was one of those amazing Canadian moments when a Search and Rescue Team out of Canadian Forces Base Trenton landed in a farmer's field on Thursday (April 13th) so they could grab food from Muddy's Pit BBQ near Peterborough.

Picture via @MuddysPitBBQ

The helicopter landed with permission next to Muddy's—which just re-opened for the season—in Keene so they could enjoy some authentic Southern style food (Muddy's specializes in ribs, brisket and pulled pork).


Here's the crew outside Muddy's...

Picture via @MuddysPitBBQ

Muddy's had a great sense of humour and adventure about the whole thing, posting this tweet...
 

Muddy's also posted the footage of the helicopter landing on their Facebook page and it's getting thousands and thousands of views...

If you haven't tried it, make sure to drop by this Spring and see why even helicopters land to pick up food from there...

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Petes Goalie Dylan Wells Has Won 8 Straight Playoff Games (And He Even Scored Last Night)

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The Peterborough Petes are having an incredible playoff run, winning eight straight games after defeating Kingston Frontenacs last night on the road 6-2 to complete a 2nd straight playoff series sweep.

The Petes have advanced to the Eastern conference final for the first time since 2006, and will play either the Mississauga Steelheads or Oshawa Generals in round three.
 

Goalie Dylan Wells has been incredible during the run, backstopping the team to all 8 victories. His MVP numbers include a 1.94 goals against average...

Wells, an Edmonton Oilers prospect, even launched a Martin Brodeur-esque shot down the ice last night (April 13th) against Kingston and into an empty net for his first career goal—a goal that has become the talk of the hockey world. Watch it here...

Get your tickets for the 3rd round and let's sellout the 3rd round home games as the Petes and Wells continue their run.

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Peterborough Ranked As No. 9 City In Canada To Buy Real Estate

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We all know real estate in Peterborough and the Kawarthas is hot, hot, hot right now, with more and more homes getting multiple offers way over listing in this beautiful area which has all the amenities of a big city.

But here's further evidence: MoneySense has come out with a ranking of The Top 35 Cities To Buy Real Estate In, and Peterborough ranks in the Top 10, coming in at No. 9 right behind Vancouver.

Guelph tops the list as the city with the most attractive real estate for buyers in Canada, according to the 2017 MoneySense Where to Buy Now ranking.

Here's the full Top 10 list below...

Screengrab via MoneySense Where To Buy Now

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For more info about Peterborough, check out our 2016 Awesome list here to get a flavour for this community. (Other resources: City of Peterborough, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, Peterborough Economic Development, Innovation Cluster, Peterborough Chamber, StartUp Peterborough, VentureNorth, DBIA)

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