George Thorogood and The Destroyers ‘Bad All Over The World: 50 Years Of Rock’ Tour Coming to Peterborough

George Thorogood and Jeff Simon, along with long-time Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler and Buddy Leach, are coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on May 13, celebrating 50 years since the band’s first-ever performance in December 1973.

Photo courtesy of George Thorogood and The Destroyers.

“From that very first show, we’ve stayed true to ourselves and the music we love,” says Thorogood. “We’ve decided to celebrate our first half-century by throwing the biggest and baddest rock party ever.”

After five decades, over 8,000 live shows and 15 million albums later, Thorogood and The Destroyers are back on tour, bringing the band back to Canada for the first time in three years.

The concert was originally scheduled for May 14 at the PMC.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.memorialcentre.ca, over the phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. All tickets previously purchased for the 2022 date will be honoured for this show.

The box office is open for in-person sales on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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St. Patrick's Day Parade to Return After Three-Year Hiatus

The 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade has announced its return to Peterborough on Mar. 12 after a three-year hiatus.

Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the route beginning on George Street at City Hall and ending at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Prior to the parade, a raising of the Irish flag at City Hall will occur at 1 p.m. in honour of Irish week according to parade committee member, Tim Burke.

“We are very happy to once again be able to host Peterborough’s 20th St. Patrick Day’s Parade after a three-year break,” he said. “I look forward to seeing all the green and having an incredible time.”

The committee is seeking entries and participants to march in the parade. Roughly 80 entries have been entered by Burke says he wants as many as possible.

“I want this to be family fun and what Peterborough has enjoyed over the years,” he explained. “We welcome all families, charities, community organizations or businesses to please enter the parade and help us make this our 20th parade our biggest yet.”

To register to be in the parade, visit their website to apply. For more information, contact Tim Burke at (705) 875-2542.

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YWCA and Local Donors Matching Donations For Women and Children During the Holidays

Double the impact for local women and children this holiday season with the YWCA as they are matching donations up to $88,500 until midnight on Dec. 31.

Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough.

On any given night, over 6,000 Canadian women and children sleep in shelters because they aren't safe at home according to the YWCA. The funds raised aid women and children experiencing gender-based violence.

YWCA’s Crossroads Shelter, Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS) and other support programs receive only partial government funding and are unable to cover basic operating costs without fundraising as stated in a press release. As demand for gender-based violence support continues to grow, the need for funding has reached critical proportions YWCA says.

Supporters are encouraged to register as holiday sponsors or donate gift cards to provide extra support for local moms and kids.

Donations can be made by donating online at ywcapeterborough.org or by phone at 705-743-3526.

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Peterborough's Jordan Haynes Signs With Winnipeg's Valour FC

Peterborough’s Jordan Haynes is headed to Winnipeg after he signed a contract with Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League on Monday.

his father Mark, mother Sandra and older brother Joshua own and operate family business ‘The Footing Guy’ which specializes in concrete foundations. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The left back joins the team after spending the previous three seasons with Pacific FC, being the first Peterborough-born player to Canadian Premier League Soccer Championship.

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Last season, Haynes played in 15 matches, with 882 minutes played.

Haynes has had international experience playing 12 matches for the U-20/U-17 Canadian squads. He earned a bronze medal win at the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, helping Canada qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Peterborough Public Art Program Calling For 'Indoor-Outdoor' Project Art Submissions

The City of Peterborough Public Art Program is reminding artists in the community that the deadline for ‘Indoor-Outdoor’ art project submissions is Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.

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The two-stage public art project plans to integrate artwork created by local artists into City spaces such as parks, recreation facilities and downtown City Hall. Stage one (Indoor) will be completed early next year and stage two (Outdoor) will be completed later in the year.

The program is looking for new, recent or past two-dimensional original works to be considered for the program. A selection committee will discuss each application and select four artworks; considering artistic merit, relevance and feasibility. The commission value for each artwork is $4,500.

The four selected artworks will be installed and displayed for twelve to eighteen months at either City Hall, Kinsmen Civic Centre, Healthy Planet Arena or the Sport and Wellness Centre, rotating the works between sites at the end of each term.

The Indoor artworks will be mounted on the main foyers of each facility.

More information about the project can be found on the City’s Public Art website.

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Couple Serving Up Tex-Mex In New Downtown Peterborough Restaurant

It’s the first restaurant founded together by entrepreneurs Minal Burdrani and Sunny Dalia as they have brought the newly opened Poco Burro Mexican Grill to downtown Peterborough.

Burdrani (left) and Dalia (right) lived iN Toronto and Missisauga prior to moving to Peterborough in order to open Poco Burro. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The couple — who are also husband and wife — first opened the Tex-Mex restaurant at the old location of Jimmy Guaco’s on 343 George St. N. on Nov. 7.

They both had a background in business — Burdrani had studied digital marketing while Dalia studied procurement — and each of their families was invested in the food industry. The couple followed their passions which led to the birth of Poco Burro.

“Food is something that comes naturally to us and we wanted to really do something ourselves, said Dalia. “She (Burdrani) loves cooking food so we both decided for over a year and this is what we came up with. What we like the most is Mexican food, we can do it ourselves and we started learning about it for more than one-and-a-half years.”

“We always loved burritos and we thought we can serve it just because it's so highly customizable,” said Budrani. “If you're not in the mood for beans one day or meat, veg or go vegan, you can completely change according to your needs at that time of the day. That's what we personally like about burritos and we thought, 'Why not start with that?’”

The restaurant’s name translates as ‘little donkey’ in Spanish which also means burrito. Dalia and Burdrani originally wanted to use the English name for the restaurant but was already taken.

“He was so disappointed that I wanted this name and I cannot get it,” explained Budrani. "It (Poco Burro) rhymes so well and luckily we found a place in Peterborough, it rhymes with Peterborough so it was a win-win.

The majority of the food at Poco Burro is Budrani’s recipes including the sauces and salsa. Their signature protein, Spicy Chicken 65 is a homemade recipe that has been the top-selling product since day one according to Burdrani.

“It's basically marinated chicken in curry leaves, ginger, garlic and so many other things,” she said. “We focus on fresh ingredients and fresh small batches of salsa and sauces and hopefully that's what our main recipe is.”

Poco Burrito serves customizable burritos, quesadillas and tacos with nine proteins and vegetarian/vegan options. These options include pulled pork (carnitas), caramelized onion shrimp, Baja fish, chipotle tofu and more. Their sides include chips (with queso or salsa), soups and dessert.

The following are Poco Burro’s business hours:

• Monday - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Tuesday - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Thursday - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Friday - 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• Saturday - 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• Sunday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Peterborough Public Health Issues Alert After Increase In Suspected Drug Poisonings

Peterborough Public Health (PPH) has issued a warning after an increase in suspected drug poisonings on Monday.

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On Saturday, PPH received reports of a bad batch of drugs circulating in Peterborough and Peterborough County. PPH suspects to be the result of an opiate product that is purple in colour and has an increased level of toxicity. They have issued a public warning in the hopes of preventing further harm to the community as a result of these reports.

PPH reminds the public that street drugs may be cut or mixed with toxic substances. Even small amounts of a tainted drug can be fatal.

If you use drugs, PPH recommends that you:

• Don’t use drugs alone. Visit the Consumption Treatment Services site at 220 Simcoe St., open 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., days a week.

• If using with a friend, do not use at the exact same time.

• Have a plan – Ask someone to check on you or call the National Overdose Response Service 1-888-688-6677.

• Carry a naloxone kit. Keep it visible and close by.

• Avoid mixing drugs.

• Test your drug by using a small amount first.

• Call 911 immediately if someone cannot be resuscitated after naloxone is administered.

PPH has released a list of signs of an opioid overdose and what to do in case of one:

• Skin is cold and clammy

• Fingernails or lips are blue or purple

• Body is very limp

• Can’t wake the person up

• Deep snoring or gurgling sounds

• Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped

• Pupils are very small

• If an overdose is witnessed: Call 911. Give naloxone. Continue to check for breathing. Stay with the person until help arrives.

• Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, anyone who seeks medical help for themselves or for someone else who has overdosed, WILL NOT be charged for possessing or using drugs for personal use.

Residents can anonymously report drug poisonings and other bad drug reactions using the ‘Drug Reporting Tool’.

Any information shared through the tool supports PPH and community partners in responding to and preventing drug poisonings in the Peterborough area.

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Peterborough Public Health to Hold Virtual Meeting Over Proposed Sewage Systems Fee Changes

Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is holding a virtual public meeting on Dec. 29 regarding proposed fee increases for administration and enforcement services of Sewage Systems (Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code) announced Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Proposed Fee Changes for Sewage Systems services include:

• Permit for Class 4 Sewage System, design capacity less than or equal to 4500 litres per day

  • Current fee – $750.00

  • Proposed fee Jan. 1, 2023 – $1000.00

• Permit for Class 4 Sewage System, design capacity greater than 4500 litres per day and less than or equal to 10,000 litres per day

  • Current fee – $1,200.00

  • Proposed fee Jan. 1, 2023 – $1450.00

• Permit for Class 5 Sewage System (Holding Tank)

  • Current fee – $750.00

  • Proposed fee Jan. 1, 2023 – $1000.00). The proposed fee schedule changes are expected to come into effect Jan. 1, 2023 and include increases to permit fees for Class 4 and Class 5 Sewage Systems. The virtual meeting is a public hearing as part of the legislation.

PPH reported a high number of malfunctioning and failing onsite sewage systems (septic systems) and is reminding residents that a sewage or septic system needs regular maintenance for optimal performance.

“Having your septic tank pumped every three to five years is one of the simplest ways to maintain your sewage system and prevent premature failure,” says Julie Ingram, manager of environmental health.

Signs of a failing septic system include:

• sewage odour indoors or outdoors.

• breakout of sewage on the ground.

• ponding of water on the leaching bed.

• lush vegetation growth in areas along pipes but dry/dead grass in between.

• sewage backup into dwelling.

In addition to regularly pumping a septic tank, PPH recommends that homeowners follow the advice below to maintain a healthy, functioning septic system:

• Distribute activities that use large amounts of water throughout the week. Avoid doing all of your laundry on one day and alternate days for laundry and running the dishwasher.

• Avoid flushing grease down the drain; grease can clog the leaching bed and cause a system to prematurely fail.

• Avoid automatic toilet bowl cleaners and drain ‘decloggers’, which continuously add harsh chemicals to sewage system, and may disrupt the microbiological balance of the system.

• Use cleaners and disinfectants that are ‘septic friendly.’ For example, a mild bleach solution is an effective disinfectant and when used modestly and appropriately, is unlikely to harm a sewage system. Limit the use of Quaternary Ammonium disinfectants, as these are very hard on septic systems.

• Do not flush disinfectant wipes or other sanitary products because they can lead to blockages within the system, and cause the system to fail.

• If you are completing home renovations or construction projects, use caution. Do not wash solvents or paint down household drains as these products are exceptionally damaging to an onsite sewage system.

If you suspect your septic system is failing:

• Contact a licensed onsite sewage system professional to examine the system.

• Pump the septic tank as often as necessary to prevent sewage from ponding to the ground surface.

• Contact the PPH office to speak with a Public Health Inspector in the Safe Sewage Program.

Members of the public interested in attending the meeting are asked to register in advance by calling (705) 743-1000 ext. 228.

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No Injuries In George Street Apartment Fire; Estimated $75,000 In Damages

Peterborough Fire Services were called to an apartment building on George Street after reports of smoke coming from it around 2:20 a.m. on Monday morning.

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Upon arrival, PFS says the third floor of the building was completely charged with smoke. The fire was located in one apartment and was extinguished before spreading any further.

No injuries were reported and the fire's cause is currently under investigation according to acting captain Jude Rutland. $75,000 in damages has been reported.

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