“Safe Under 7” Traffic Campaign Launched Targeting Speeding In Residential Neighbourhoods

In response to community concerns, Peterborough Police Service is launching a summer traffic campaign targeting speeding in residential neighbourhoods.

“The number one complaint we hear on a daily basis is about speeding in residential areas,” says Traffic Sergeant Peter Sejrup, who is in the video at the end of this post explaining the program further.
 
“We have heard those complaints and are embarking on an aggressive traffic enforcement campaign that will slow down drivers and save lives,” Sejrup adds.

Traffic Sergeant Peter Sejrup

The campaign, called Safe Under 7, will run for June, July and August, and take a zero tolerance approach to motorists driving in excess of 7 km/h over the posted speed limit in residential neighbourhoods.
 
“This number is not arbitrary—driving just 7 km/h above the posted speed limit in residential neighbourhoods can have catastrophic results,” says Sgt. Sejrup.
 
“This campaign has the capacity to make a significant difference in reducing personal injuries, property damage and fatal collisions.”

Learn more about the program in this Peterborough Police video being widely shared on Facebook...

Residents who wish to report traffic concerns in their neighbourhood are asked to call the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 289.

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Bedouin Soundclash, Basia Bulat & The Spades To Play Peterborough Folk Festival

The Peterborough Folk Festival has announced three of this year's artists for their 29th Annual Festival taking place August 16-19th at Nicholls Oval Park, and it includes the return of a well-known Peterborough rock band. 

Bedouin Soundclash

Bedouin Soundclash will headline the festival on Saturday, August 18th, along with The Spades—who reunited for this awesome jam session earlier this year—returning to the stage on the Saturday night for the first time in five years.

On Sunday August 19th, Juno nominated Basia Bulat—shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize—will headline and close out the festival.

Basia Bulat

Announcements regarding other musicians on the lineup will be coming soon.

For more information on the festival and to learn about their volunteer program, click here.

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10th Annual YWCA Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Raised $138,000

The 10th Annual YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was once again a tremendous success, raising a whopping $138,557.40 to help provide 3,014 safe nights sleep at YWCA Crossroads Shelter.

Mortlock Construction Inc. alone raised an amazing $16,876.23 to help provide 367 safe nights sleep!

The YWCA thanks all the sponsors, walkers, staff and the community for making this event a huge success.

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There Is An Open House At The Buddhist Temple Garden In Cavan June 24th

On June 24th, the public will have to chance to check out the progress of the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden at the Buddhist Temple being constructed on the outskirts of Bethany.

The Open House hours that day run from 10 am to 2:30 p.m., with a special consecration ceremony opening the event.

Visitors to Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden can also do their visit the easy way by riding a comfortable highway coach through the 500 acre garden.

You can reserve a spot on the bus by emailing Kathy Morton here or calling her at 705.277.2751. Visitors who decide to walk should wear sturdy shoes, bring water and sunscreen.

Below is a picture showing the enormity of the laughing Buddha on the grounds. It was built in China, cut into 72 pieces and shipped here in containers and reassembled. It weighs 127 tons. The head alone is 26 tons.

The Wutai Shan Garden is located at 708 Ski Hill Road, a few minutes north of Bethany. The garden is one of four sites being developed by the Buddhist Association of Canada. The total acreage of the four sites combined is about 1,700 acres.

The sites—chosen because of their serenity, tranquility and natural environment—have taken two decades to plan and will take about 20 more years to construct.

We took a tour of the grounds back in June 2015. Read about it here.

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A Unique Community Initiative Called One City Peterborough Launches Downtown

We love the concept of this new community building program called One City Peterborough that is launching June 1st in Downtown Peterborough.
 
One City Peterborough is a unique collaboration between the Downtown Business Improvement Area and Warming Room Community Ministries with the support of the City of Peterborough Social Services Division, United Way of Peterborough & District, Wild Rock Outfitters and Cherney Realty.

Photo courtesy DBIA

This grassroots initiative will take a two-part approach to making downtown Peterborough a stronger and more welcoming community hub for everyone.

HOW IT WORKS

-> One part is the One City Team which is made up of individuals with various barriers to employment who will be hired to enhance the downtown streetscape through added cleaning efforts. This team will consist of two teams of two making daily walks through downtown picking up loose litter and cleaning messes in public spaces in the busiest area of the city.

-> The other part of One City Peterborough is the employment of two full-time outreach workers who will assist people downtown with a focus on helping those facing homelessness, social exclusion, and mental health issues. The outreach workers will assist by building relationships and providing information on services available locally.

“This is an exciting opportunity to work with some very knowledgeable partners to help some of the most vulnerable people in our downtown,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area. “We’re looking forward to helping those marginalized by society to overcome their barriers to employment by helping us keep our downtown looking great.”
 
“What makes downtown such a gift is its diversity — people living together, working together, and enjoying themselves together,” says Christian Harvey, Director of Warming Room Community Ministries. “It is a beautiful picture of what community can be. Our goal is to build on this and show that downtown truly is a community for everyone.”

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Here Are The List Of Restaurants & Entertainment For Taste Of Downtown 2018

Taste of Downtown returns to Charlotte Street on Saturday, June 2nd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious cuisine from more than 28 local restaurants, enjoy a beverage in the beer and wine garden hosted by The Venue and Publican House, and take in some amazing live entertainment.

There will be also be aerial entertainment from the Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts, pop-up live art demonstrations from the Art School of Peterborough, a free Calico Critters-themed play area, face painting and a bouncy castle.

There will be great deals to be had as the businesses along Charlotte Street put on a giant sidewalk sale.

Here Is The 2018 Restaurant Lineup for Taste of Downtown...

• DR J's BBQ & Brews
• Curry Village
• Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine
• Village of Thai
• Brio Gusto
• Silk Roots Fusion Cuisine
• The Brickhouse Craft Burger Grill
• La Hacienda
• Cosmic Charlie's
• Jasmine Thai Cuisine
• The Turnbull Café
• Wild Wing
• Empress Gardens
• Tiny Greens
• Magic Rolling Pin
• Amusé Coffee Co
• Caribbean Sizzle
• Sweet Spirits
• La Mesita
• Karma’s Cafe
• McThirsty’s
• The Nutty Chocolatier
• Hunter County Cuisine
• Simply Delicious Bistro & Bakery
• Curry Mantra
• Dodrio Anime Cafe
• Hobart’s Steakhouse
• Hoshi Japanese/Korean Restaurant

For more info on all the events happening this Spring/Summer in the downtown, click here.

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Peterborough Startup Locavorest Offers Home Delivery Service For Local Produce

Locavorest, a delivery service that connects local food producers to consumers, is now launching home delivery services throughout the city of Peterborough.

Over the past year, Locavorest has provided food to more than 100 customers in the region with products from over 25 local producers, including Lunar Rhythms Organic Garden, Electric Juice Factory, Healey Falls Bison Farm, and Chick-a-biddy Acres.

Happy customer with her order from Locavorest

With home delivery, customers can pay a flat rate $7 fee to have a Locavorest employee deliver their order straight to their home.

Delivery is available within the City of Peterborough, with plans to expand throughout Peterborough County in late 2018. Customers can have their order delivered to their home on Fridays between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Locavorest co-founders Megan Boyles, Mark Kirton and Vinay Viswanathan

“By providing a home delivery service, we will be able to better provide consumers an efficient way of gaining local produce, without having to leave their home,” says Megan Boyles, Chief Executive Officer of Locavorest. “This service is also great for those that don’t have vehicles or general access to places like the farms or farmers markets.”

If Locavorest delivers when a customer won’t be home, they can simply leave a cooler and ice packs outside the residence so a Locavorest employee can drop the produce off.

For more info, visit their website here.

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Here Is The Lakefield Farmers' Market Vendor Map For This Season

The Lakefield Farmers' Market kicks off its 2018 season on Thursday (May 24th).

You can grab a free cup of coffee and a treat while supplies last and meet all the vendors out this year. The market takes place at the Lakefield Arena parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Here is a Vendor Map...

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