Peterborough Music Fest is Hiring an Event Coordinator
/Peterborough Music Fest released a call for a Host / Event Coordinator beginning in December, on Wednesday.
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Flying Colours Corp. Hosts Recruitment Event to Attract Paint Technicians
/Flying Colours Corp. is hosting a recruitment event to attract talent for its paint technician team located in its state-of-the-art paint hangar at Peterborough Airport on Friday.
This Gulfstream G650 enjoyed a complete paint revamp incorporating mica paint for sparkle and a detailed swirling curves design. Photo courtesy of Flying Colours Corp.
The recruitment event will be held on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p. m. and aims to provide a platform where job seekers can take their next career step, and for Flying Colours Corp. to fill a number of positions including paint preparation and paint application technicians, as well as supervisory roles.
During the event job seekers will be shown around the facility to learn more about one of Peterborough’s most dynamic international companies.
The business is hoping to fill a significant number of roles and is anticipating that some applicants will have had experience as a paint professional in parallel industries including the automotive, boat/yachting or freight sector, while a number of the roles will be supported by on-the-job training.
“This type of recruitment event showcases the diversity of our business. We work on aircraft of all types from small propellor aircraft through to large private jets,” said Ian Ross, Flying Colours HR director. “Every paint job is different and requires a new approach which keeps our team engaged. With the recent growth of activity in the business aviation sector we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of aircraft passing through our paint hangar which is why we are seeking new talent to join our existing team. We’re interested in meeting everyone from recent grads who want the opportunity to develop a new career, to seasoned professionals, skilled painters, paint technicians and supervisors.”
Existing employees will be on hand to explain their roles, and management will respond to specific company questions while the HR team will be accepting resumes and organizing interviews
Flying Colours specializes in the custom completion and maintenance of mid to large size business jets and is the largest tenant at the airport. New recruits will be working in an environment representing the very latest in paint technology.
The fourth and largest paint shop was opened at the facility in 2020 and accommodates any size business aircraft including Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 types, as well as narrow body executive airliners such as the A220 or B737-900 models.
Those attending the recruitment fair will also be able view a business aircraft and learn about how working at Flying Colours provides the opportunity to earn a good wage, excellent benefits and enjoy career progression, while performing interesting and varied work
The event will be held in building 95, 901 Airport Rd. To preschedule an interview, resumes can be sent in advance to HR@flyingcolourscorp.com with Paint Technician Event in the subject line.
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PVNC Board Selects New Trustee to Fill Vacancy
/The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board has selected a new trustee to fill a vacancy on the board until the 2022 municipal election, announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of PVNC.
The board of trustees selected Peterborough resident Loretta Durst to fill the trustee vacancy following a special in-camera Board meeting held Monday night. Trustees heard presentations from nine candidates who applied for the position.
Durst holds a Bachelor of Education from Trent University and she has worked in various administration roles at the university throughout her career.
She is currently the manager of finance and administration at Trent University’s library and archives, a role she has held since 2012. Durst served as a Board member for Trent University from 2015-2017 as an elected staff representative.
“I am deeply committed to Catholic education. Our own four children attended Catholic schools here in Peterborough. It was a wonderful experience being a partner with the teachers and schools to support our children in their education and be part of their faith journey,” Durst said. “I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the PVNC Catholic District School Board as a trustee until October 2022.”
The board began advertising for interested trustee candidates in mid-October following the resignation of Kawartha Lakes trustee Michelle Griepsma, who moved out of the Board’s jurisdiction after serving 11 years as a trustee.
“We were happy to see such a strong interest in this trustee vacancy. We were impressed by the quality of candidates who put their names forward to serve Catholic Education in this jurisdiction,” said Dave Bernier, PVNC Board Chairperson. “We are happy to welcome Loretta and I know we will benefit from Loretta’s experience at the Board table.”
Durst will begin her new role on Nov. 23 at the regular board meeting, until the October 2022 municipal elections.
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Local Woman is Cleaning the City While Giving Back With Butt 1 Community
/Donna Reid from Peterborough has been collecting cigarette waste for the last three years, and recycling it through Terracycles Unsmoke Cigarette Recycling Program.
Photo courtesy of Butt 1 Community.
Three years ago Reid participated in a community clean up with A Greener Future, an environmental nonprofit focused on litter cleanup and prevention, where she learned that cigarette butts could be recyclable.
“I just thought it would kind of be a no brainer, and I’d get people involved in the community - that’s why I called it ‘Butt 1 Community’, we’re all one.”
For the last three years Reid has been collecting butts, the ash from cigarettes and the cellophane that cigarettes come wrapped in. The carboard case can be put in the regular recycling.
She also invites community members to drop off waste they have collected at her house, and notes that she sometimes comes home to bags of cigarette butts on her porch, a welcomed surprise for her.
“I have sent just over 400 lbs of waste since 2018,” she says.
Reid ships her collection of cigarette waste to TerraCycle once a year. The program gifts her one dollar per one lbs of waste she collects, to donate to a local charity. This year she will donate the funds to Peterborough Streetvoice.
On Sunday Reid announced on social media that she submitted 147 lbs of waste this year.
“I’m getting more awareness out there so I’m hoping each year it grows a bit. The biggest thing is that people don’t understand that cigarette butts are actually waste. They’re the number one thrown out item in the entire world. Number one every time.”
In addition to raising awareness, Reid distributes ‘pocket ashtrays’ to people she sees smoking in public. A pocket ashtray is a small reusable container that suffocates a cigarette ember, contains the smell and allows the user to bring their butt home to throw out, rather than littering.
For more information on Butt 1 Community or to find out how to get involved visit their Facebook or Instagram.
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4th Line Theatre Announces Call for Proposals for New Interdisciplinary Residency Program
/4th Line Theatre announced on Tuesday a call for applications for its new Interdisciplinary Residency Program for regional artists.
Megan Murphy at the Winslow Farm by Jess McDougall. Photo courtesy of 4th Line Theatre.
Four residencies, which will provide an opportunity for artists, based in Millbrook, Peterborough, Lakefield, Port Hope, Cobourg and the surrounding environs, will be awarded to develop a new work.
The successful candidates will be announced in December 2021.
The 2022 Interdisciplinary Residency Program will foster artistic development and engagement between 4th Line Theatre, local artists and community member in theatre, music, dance and film.
“In our continuing effort to give regional artists opportunities to explore and create new work, we have developed these longer form residencies for just that purpose,” said Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell.
They are seeking project proposals from local artists/collectives to create original works or develop existing works during their residency. Priority will be given to artists who explore the history of the region, in whatever medium they chose to work.
Special consideration will also be given to artists who look to follow 4th Line Theatre’s mandate which is to develop and present original Canadian works of artistic excellence that explore regional themes, history and heritage, and to present this work in a politically-responsible and culturally-sensitive manner.
Four grants of $2,500.00 will be awarded to four successful candidates in the above stated performance forms.
Applications must include a 500-word description of the proposed project, what category they are applying under, and the artist(s)’s CV/Bio. The deadline to submit proposals is December 13, 2021 at 5 p.m.
All proposals must be emailed to 4th Line’s Artistic Administrator, Jess McDougall, at jess@4thlinetheatre.on.ca.
Successful residency applicants will be notified by December 20, 2021. The four residencies will begin in January 2022. 4th Line Theatre will feature a hybrid (digital and live) presentation in October 2022. The presentation will showcase a performance from each of the four resident artists.
For more information regarding the residencies, please contact Jess McDougall by phone at 705-932-4448 or by email at jess@4thlinetheatre.on.ca.
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Voting for The Boro's Holiday Window Contest Opens on Friday
/The Boro’s Holiday Window Contest is underway and voting will open on Friday.
In 2017 TOY SHOP OWNER JEAN GRANT Came FIRST PLACE PRIZE IN THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINDOW CONTEST. She donated her $300 prize to The Salvation Army Toy Drive. File Photo.
Local businesses can enter their decorated window on The Boro’s website until Thursday.
Voting is open to community members and will be open from Friday until Dec. 6.
The first place window will receive $1,000, second place $500 and third place $300.
This year’s theme is “Holiday Cheer.”
Community members can vote from their homes by visiting the website or they can use the interactive map to take a tour of downtown.
The map highlights participating businesses as well as hot chocolate stops along the way.
Windows will be able to be seen online when voting opens.
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Two Peterborough Men Receive YMCA Peace Medal to Honour Their Contributions to the Community
/YMCA Peace week is Nov. 13 - 20. This year Dave Morello of Morello’s Independent and David McNab, a retired Ontario Provincial Police Officer have received YMCA Peace Medals.
Photo courtesy of YMCA of Central East Ontario.
Each year, the YMCA of Central East Ontario honours local Peacemakers with a YMCA Peace Medal at several community events across the region.
YMCA Peace Medals are presented to individuals or groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, demonstrate a commitment to the values of PEACE through contributions made within their local, national, or global community.
Dave Morello has been the owner/operator of Morello’s Your Independent Grocers since August of 2000.
Morello volunteers with and makes charitable contributions to organizations such as Easter Seals, Rotary Club of Peterborough, Five Counties Peterborough and Hospice Peterborough.
He is also a longtime YMCA Board Member and Chair of the YMCA Strong Kids/Your Y is Here Campaign.
Morello has been recognized for his outstanding community work with a number of awards, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medallion, Peterborough and District Volunteer of the Year, Peterborough Business Citizen of the Year, Top 20 Most Influential Person in Peterborough, among many others.
Photo courtesy of YMCA of Central East Ontario.
McNab is a retired Ontario Provincial Police Officer, Trent University Professor and community activist.
He and his wife Kristy were instrumental in founding Salaam Peterborough, a group of families who came together to sponsor a refugee family from Syria.
When an 18 year old Syrian refugee living alone in Turkey named Rashid posted a plea on Facebook he was subject to abuse and racism in the comments. In seeing this McNab immediately wanted to help Rashid to pursue his dream of studying to become an engineer.
He has been working with Rashid to improve his English with the help of Trent University by providing structured lessons and fundraising to bring Rashid to Canada.
McNab also drove across the nation in a Lamborghini to help a young cancer survivor, and has participated in the Pedal for Hope Campaign. He was also part of a massive Christmas Toy Drive for young children that supported various organizations including the New Canadians Centre.
A virtual ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. via Zoom to honour Morello, McNab and other recipients of the 2021 YMCA Peace Medal. This event is free and open to all.
Click here to register.
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Youth Emergency Shelter Launches Annual Holiday Wish List
/The YES Shelter for Youth and Families (YES) has published their annual Holiday Wish List, and will continue to update it weekly.
Fundraising Administrator Kathleen Wild, who is coordinating the wishlist, and leading a group of volunteers to organize and wrap all of the holiday donations, so YES workers can distribute gifts to clients over the holidays. Photo courtesy of YES Shelter.
Each year YES asks young people and families that are struggling what items they would like to receive for Christmas. They focus on items that would give them joy, independence or help them enjoy the season.
From now until the end of December staff at YES will update the Wish List each Wednesday.
While the wish list is live all year, the Holiday Wish list features different items.
So far this year youth and families have asked for cosmetics, arts and craft supplies, gift cards for local businesses (especially coffee shops, gaming stores, clothing stores, book stores and nail salons)
“The holidays can be a really rough time for young people and families struggling with homelessness,” said Brooke Erickson, Development Lead at YES. “The YES wishlist not only brightens up the holiday season, but also helps young people and parents feel cared for by their community. It's a chance for Peterborough to show our neighbours that we're here for them, provide some much-needed essentials, and spread the joy of the season.”
YES cannot currently accept any used clothing or items at the shelter. Used clothing, housewares and furniture should be dropped off at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The YES Shelter is open 24/7, 365 days a year. They provide emergency shelter to youth and families in crisis. Each year YES serves roughly 250 new clients , in addition to many who have stayed at the shelter before.
The shelter also offers long term transitional housing, alternative classrooms for youth, a food and clothing cupboard and outreach staff to help youth and families access the resources they need.
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Local Author David Goyette Launches 'Heading to Happy: Fourty Notes on a Life of Learning'
/Local author David Goyette is launching his new book, “Heading to Happy: Forty Notes on a Life of Learning” on Dec. 2.
Photo courtesy of David Goyette.
The free launch event will take place at Showplace Performance Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. and presentations take place at 5.30 p.m.
Goyette describes the book – his fifth – as a personal prescription for behaviour that opens the door to a happier life.
Originally published in 2011, “Heading to Happy” is a 250-page compilation of the author’s lifetime lessons in the art of living. Those lessons include behaviours affecting issues such as fairness, conflict, consumption, intuition, criticism, forgiveness, labelling, failure and learning.
“On its 10th anniversary, I decided to revise, update and reissue the book. I did so primarily because of the troubling disconnect that the pandemic has had on so many people, and the hope that they might benefit from a sharing of my own life learnings,” said Goyette.
Paul Rellinger is the host for the event. Reading selected passages from the book will be Victoria Pearce, Peterborough Councillor Henry Clarke and Douro Dummer Councillor Heather Watson.
Proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to the Trent Valley Literacy Association.
“Heading to Happy” is available at Happenstance Books and on ebay.
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#WellTogetherPTBO Fundraising Campaign Launched For Mental Health and Addictions Services
/PTBOCanada has launched their #WellTogetherPTBO campaign to support mental health and addiction services by selling t-shirts and toques beginning Monday.
Caitlin Mcintosh, CMHAKPR communications and community relations specialist displaying the back of the campaign t-shirt. The mobile health unit is expected to be operating by roughly Jan. 1. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The shirts contain art by artist Jason Wilkins that was inspired by his painted mural at the PTBOCanada studio.
All proceeds from the clothing sales will go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHAKPR).
"It's a great initiative especially with the holidays coming up,” said Caitlin Mcintosh, CMHAKPR communications and community relations specialist. “It’s great that the money is going to fund our new mobile mental health and addictions clinic."
Leon’s Peterborough kickstarted the campaign by donating $1,000 during its announcement at the PTBOCanada studio.
"It's awesome to be able to contribute back to our community," said Tom Reburn, Leon’s Peterborough general manager. "This is a really important cause, everything with that's been COVID going on, people's mental health has definitely been at the forefront of everything and being able to contribute something positive to the community is priceless for me.”
@ptbo_canada The #WellTogetherPTBO shirt features art by the wonderful @wilkinsart & will support CMHA HKPR! Check our site to buy! #fyp #mentalhealth #localart
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