8 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Dec. 2 - 4
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Hometown PTBO: Grace Jenkins On Becoming a Barber and Explaining the Evolution of Barbershops
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Queen St. barber Grace Jenkins about how she became a barber, how barbershops have changed over the past decade and her family ties of being an entrepreneur.
Winter Parking Restrictions In Effect For Peterborough
/Winter parking restrictions within Peterborough are in place beginning Friday until April 1 for winter road maintenance announced by the City on Friday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. The fine for a violation is $25.
When snow-clearing operations are taking place, vehicles cannot park or stop on any City street. Snow clearing typically takes place between midnight and 8 a.m.
During snowstorms, vehicles must be removed from city streets throughout the day and/or evening. During snowstorms, free overnight parking is available in municipal parking garages and surface lots. Drivers can use the parking garage entrance ticket for a free ride home on Peterborough Transit.
The fine for a violation is $80 and the vehicle will be towed to one of two locations;
vehicles parked north of Parkhill Road will be towed to Milroy Park, 242 Milroy Dr.
vehicles south of Parkhill Road will be towed to Morrow Park, 171 Lansdowne St. W.
Vehicles must be picked up within 24 hours. All unclaimed vehicles will be towed to an impound yard at the owner’s expense.
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Fleming College Graduate Receives Premier’s Award in Technology Category
/Fleming College graduate Steve DeRoy received a Premier’s Award in the technology category at a Toronto ceremony on Nov. 28, recognizing his contributions to the field.
Photo courtesy of Fleming College.
The Premier’s Awards for college graduates recognizes past and recent graduates from Ontario colleges in seven categories. DeRoy was among six Fleming College alumni who were nominated for a Premier’s Award. Each nominee has made significant social and economic contributions in their field and in the community.
He graduated from the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartographic Specialist program in 1998 at the college’s Frost Campus.
“I am honoured to receive the 2022 Premier’s Award in the Technology category. Fleming College prepared me with the tools to engage in story telling through maps and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies, to stay curious and find creative solutions to tough problems,” said Deroy. “These foundational skills continue to be applied in my daily work as we build a global community of Indigenous mappers.”
DeRoy is an award-winning Anishinaabe entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Firelight Group which provides community-based research and technical support to Indigenous peoples.
He founded the Indigenous Mapping Collective in 2014 alongside technology partners Google, Esri Canada, Mapbox, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, an annual workshop which aims to build a global community of Indigenous mappers who tell their own stories of place and space. Since 2014, the Indigenous Mapping Collective has held annual workshops, training over 2,500 Indigenous community mappers on emerging geospatial tools and technologies.
More than 3,000 Indigenous communities in Canada have been added to Google Maps and Google Earth thanks to his work in founding the collective.
“We are so proud of Steve and all of his achievements,” said Maureen Adamson, Fleming College president. “His work has helped thousands of Indigenous people mark their place and space in this world, on their terms. We are proud of Steve’s accomplishments and look forward to the next phase of his journey.”
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CMHA Mobile Wellness Clinic Seeking Parking Space in Northumberland or Peterborough
/The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is seeking a parking space for its Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic vehicle in Northumberland or Peterborough overnight and on weekends.
Launched earlier this year, it saids individuals who may have difficulty accessing supports by bringing a full range of mental health and addictions services to rural and remote areas across the Four Counties according to a press release. The program provides counselling and therapy, support with addictions and substance use, mental health education, medication support, and access to other services such as psychiatry.
CMHA HKPR is seeking a parking option that:
Is located in a bay or locked building
Has the space for a vehicle that is 37 ft L by 12 ft H and 13 ft W
Is heated (above freezing)
Includes a safe space for up to three staff vehicles to park while the clinic is on the road
Includes access to the bay or building by 8:30 a.m. 7 days a week
Is centrally located to serve Peterborough and Northumberland
Anyone knowing a landlord or a vacant commercial parking space in the Peterborough or Northumberland area is asked to contact Jeff Cadence, manager of The Road Ahead at jcadence@cmhahkpr.ca.
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Havelock Lions Club President Passes Away at 48
/Havelock Lions Club president Brian ‘Gratz’ Grattan passed away at the age of 48 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday.
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Grattan has been a member of the Lions club for over 25 years and was actively involved with children’s sports. He was heavily invested in the Havelock Lions, Havelock Minor Hockey and Havelock Express Softball as a volunteer coach.
The Lions Club made a Facebook post on Tuesday announcing the news and made the following statement:
“It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness that our club announces the passing of our president Lion Brian Grattan.
Lion Brian was a valued and respected member of the Havelock Lions Club for over 25 years. His positive impact and contribution to the club and his community will be greatly missed by anyone who has had the privilege of his acquaintance and friendship. Over the course of holding numerous leadership positions within the club, Lion Brian was the very definition of our motto “We Serve.”
A Melvin Jones fellow & a recognized authority on Lions traditions and camaraderie, he was the reliable source to bring out the laughter or light up the room. His reputation for honesty & dedication is well-earned and appreciated by all who knew him. His passing leaves a tragic void within our club and within our community that he was so deeply proud of.”
“Brian lived his life with the Lions’ clubs motto at the forefront,” said MPP Dave Smith. “He served. He served his community with the same love that a father shows to his children. My heart goes out to his family in their time of loss. I hope that they can draw comfort in the knowledge that so many people in the Havelock area have benefitted by the work he did and the passion he showed in serving his community.”
His funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Brett's Funeral Chapel in Havelock on Thursday. The club is inviting anyone to attend the Havelock Lions Hall on 39 George St. following the service.
Visitation hours are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Friday’s hours are from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
There is a Lions service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Donations can be made to Havelock Minor Hockey, Havelock Express Baseball or the Havelock Lions Club in honour of Gratton in lieu of flowers. The family requested visitors to wear Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys or blue and white in honour of his favourite NHL team.
Holiday Shows at The Peterborough Memorial Centre
/The Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) has several family-friendly shows and acts locked in for December this holiday season.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
CATS Musical
When: Fri. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.
Tickets: Available for purchase here.
The record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America.
Winner of seven Tony Awards, CATS tells the story of one magical night when tribe of cats gathers for an annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theatre; ‘Memory’.
The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
When: Tues. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Available for purchase here.
The award-winning figure skating show features four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion Kurt Browning. He is joined by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko to headline the show.
The cast includes Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and three-time Canadian Champion Jeffrey Buttle; three-time Canadian Dance Champions, three-time World Medalists and 2018 Olympians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje; three-time and reigning Canadian Pair Champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro; two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen; Canadian junior champion and social media sensation Elladj Baldé; two-time United States Champion Alissa Czisny.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Champions of Magic 2022
When: Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Available for purchase here.
Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic, an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects.
Described as the ‘Avengers of Magic,’ catch this team of magicians as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions during the Champions of Magic Show.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque!
When: Wed. Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Available for purchase here.
Holiday Dreams tells a story that connects all of the performers featuring a mischievous elf that thinks he has mailed himself to a tropical island but instead finds himself delivered to the wrong address.
"I wanted to create a show that celebrated the spirit of the Holidays and would serve as a bridge for families from different generations to come together and experience something together,” said Fernando Quevedo, creator and producer. “We are all absorbed in our little technological worlds. Theatre allows a communal experience."
This holiday show is coming to the PMC for one night only and features holograms, projection mapping, holiday music and incredible lasers, along with a cast of award-winning acrobats, daredevils and cirque performers.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Blue Rodeo (with special guests Brooks & Bowskill)
When: Wed. Dec. 28, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Available for purchase here.
Canadian music duo Brooks & Bowskill (Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill) are joining the show’s lineup as Blue Rodeo takes the PMC stage. In the over 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo has released 16-full length albums and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, with hits such as ‘Lost Together,’ ‘Rose-Coloured Glasses’ and ‘Rain Down On Me.’
The band was in Peterborough on April 13 of this year, performing at the PMC during their Many A Mile tour.
“This concert is the ultimate way for us to finish off an incredible 2022,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC facility manager. “Blue Rodeo at the PMC is so symbolic of things being normal again and we cannot wait to have the guys back for another unforgettable evening.”
For the full PMC event calendar, visit https://calendar.memorialcentre.ca.
Local Man Wins $1 Million on MAXMILLIONS Lotto Max Draw
/Peterborough’s Shawn Mowry has become the city’s newest millionaire as he won a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize for the Oct. 7 LOTTO MAX draw announced on Wednesday.
Phto courtesy of OLG.
The 51-year-old father says he has been a regular lottery player for a decade.
"This win is a huge opportunity for the future of my family," said Mowry. "It will be invested and used for education and retirement. I'd love to plan a family trip to celebrate this win with my wife and children. Maybe a European adventure to visit family."
His winning ticket was purchased at Steven's Your Independent Grocer on Wellington Street in Bracebridge.
"When I saw the ‘Big Winner’ screen, I thought my heart had stopped," said Mowry. "I scanned it again and my palms were sweaty. I checked it a few more times to make sure it was real. My wife could tell something was up as soon as she saw me. I brought her to the store to show her the ticket checker.
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Peterborough Petes Celebrating Local Hockey Moms For 14th Annual Pink In The Rink Campaign
/The Peterborough Petes 14th-annual Pink in the Rink game celebrates and honours hockey moms afflicted by cancer and will be played on Feb. 4 against the Oshawa Generals announced at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) on Wednesday.
Members of PRHC and the Peterborough Petes players and staff outside the PRHC on a rainy morning. Last year raised $76,952.18 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
