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Peterborough Police & Riverview Park & Zoo Team Up To Show The Community Love For Boy After Recent Incident
/You may recall the recent incident at Riverview Park & Zoo involving a boy named Logan with autism who was visiting the zoo with his family from Belleville when they were verbally accosted by a man that was apparently unhappy with Logan's behaviour.
"We would like to extend our sincerest apologies to this family and want to let them know that they are always more than welcome here at the Park and Zoo," the zoo wrote in a Facebook post, the remainder of the heartfelt entry you can read below...
Well on Monday (June 25th), the zoo showed just how welcoming they are, as they had Logan and his family (pictured below) back to the zoo for a private tour to show them what this community is really about—and how inclusive we are.
Photos of Logan and his family at the zoo courtesy Peterborough Police
Not only that but the Peterborough Police showed up to show their support for Logan...
"After we heard this story we wanted to show up to support Logan, his Mom, his sister and his Nana," Peterborough Police said on their Facebook page. "Our community is about inclusion. Everyone has a place. Everyone belongs."
Photos of Logan and his family at the zoo courtesy Peterborough Police
The Wiggles Rock Showplace For Two Shows October 15th
/The Wiggles are bringing their exciting new Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! tour to Peterborough this Fall for two shows at Showplace.
Derived from their #1 hit Treehouse TV program of the same name, this brand-new show will see Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony hit the stage with their friends Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers.
The Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! Tour will bring all the excitement of what it takes to Wiggle to the Showplace Performance Centre on October 15th for two shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for "Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle" in Peterborough go on sale Monday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. All tickets are $40 and are available via ticketmaster.com, the Showplace Box Office, and by phone at 705-742-SHOW (7469). Children under 12 months are free.
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Fleming College Appoints Maureen Adamson As 6th President
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Adamson is the first female President in school’s history
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4th Annual Peterborough Pulse Returns To Downtown July 21st
/It’s time to walk, bike, dance and play in the middle of the street with the return of Peterborough Pulse on July 21st.
Peteborough Pulse is a vibrant, playful, and active car-free corridor through the heart of Peterborough. For one summer day, the streets are filled with cyclists and roller-skaters, families pushing strollers, karate and fencing demonstrations, art and music, and more.
"Pulse is the ultimate way to experience our downtown," says Susan Sauvé, Transportation Demand Management Planner with the City of Peterborough. "As a city, we are becoming more walk and bike friendly, and we know that the downtown is where the most demand for walking and cycling is."
Now in its 4th year, Pulse will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Pulse route will run along George Street from McDonnel St. to Sherbrooke St. and will include Charlotte St. from George St. to Aylmer St.
“Pulse is an amazing way to see what this community has to offer,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area.
“With more than 100 businesses and community groups involved, you’re going to have the opportunity to try some unique activities as well as see some new local dining and shopping possibilities," adds Guiel.
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Roundup Of New Stores In Peterborough Includes Win This Space Winner
/Lots of new retail stores are popping up in Peterborough lately. Here's a quick rundown of what's opening or opening soon...
HEALTHY PLANET
Healthy Planet offers vitamins, supplements, beauty, diet, nutrition and natural foods. The store will open shortly in the plaza at 871 Chemong Road.
COPPER BRANCH
Copper Branch is slated to open this month (June) at 1040 Lansdowne Street West where the old Captain's Seafood & Ribs restaurant used to be. They offer a wide menu of plant based food (including gluten-free options).
ELECTRIC JUICE FACTORY
The Electric Juice Factory at 181 Charlotte Street (and has a second location in Port Hope) sells premium raw, organic, cold-pressed juices and healthy, delicious, organic plant-based convenience foods.
AFRICA MISSION GROWTH MARKET
The Africa Mission Growth Market has beauty supplies and groceries, and is located at 183 Charlotte Street.
RITUAL APOTHECARY
Nadine McCallen was the grand prize winner of Win This Space 2018, and will open Ritual Apothecary on Charlotte Street. This new store will carry locally produced skincare, herbal remedies and household products from a variety of sustainable companies focusing on wildcrafted, organic and unrefined ingredients. Grand opening is July 4th at 10 a.m.
CUTE AS A BUTTON
Cute As A Button sells "like new" quality baby clothing (nothing over $4.99) at 185 Charlotte Street (beside Soupcon Bistro).
NO.1 PIZZA & GRILL
Located in the old Apollo Grill location at 402 George Street North, this new restaurant specializes in pizza, poutine and burgers.
—post and photography by Evan Holt
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Manager At McDonald’s Restaurant In Peterborough Wins 2018 Outstanding Manager Of The Year Award
/McDonald’s Canada has announced that Tara Andrews, manager of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Peterborough at Lansdowne and The Parkway, has won a 2018 Outstanding Manager of the Year award, an award which recognizes the top performing managers across the country.
Tara has been a Restaurant Manager for 14 years and has been highly awarded in her career: she received an Outstanding Manager of the Year award in 2016, and has won both Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year.
Tara Andrews (photo courtesy McDonald's)
