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Gibson and Sons Comedy Production Comes to The Peterborough Theatre Guild
/The comedy production Gibson and Sons, written by Kristen Da Silva, is coming to the stage at Peterborough Theatre Guild starting Feb. 24.
photo courtesy of the peterborough theatre guild.
Directed by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper, this comedy performance stars Luke Foster, Dan Smith, Lyndele Gauci, Jade O'Keeffe, Brian McIntosh, Bethany Heemskerk and Sheila Charleton.
Gibson and Sons at the Peterborough Theatre Guild has multiple dates with showtimes beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 24, 26, March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11), as well as matinee performances (Feb. 26, March 5) beginning at 2 p.m.
The cast and crew work together to tell Kristen Da Silva’s story of Harry Gibson, who helps his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) through he sees it beginning to interfere with his love life. Missing his recently departed mother, and hungry for companionship and the chance at having his own family, he secretly turns to an unconventional method of meeting a woman: an online Russian bride service. When his bride Katya and her acerbic older sister Eva arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock while the Gibson family is thrown into a tailspin.
The Theatre Guild notes that the March 9 performance will have a reduced capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place, although masking is encouraged at all performances.
Tickets will be $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students and can be purchased online or by phone.
Peterborough Petes Holding "100 Days of Giveaways" Campaign; Giving Season Ticket Holders 100 Prizes Valued Over $25,000
/The Peterborough Petes are treating their season ticket holders as they launched their ‘100 Days of Giveaways’ campaign valued at over $25,000 in prizes announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesyt of the Peterborough Petes.
Anyone who puts a deposit down on 2023-24 season tickets before Feb. 15 is entered in every draw to win one of 100 prizes with a combined value of over $25,000. There is no limit to how many days one person can win according to a press release.
Prizes have been contributed by Leon's, Rawscoe's Sports Collectibles, Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, Mark’s, Swish, Couture Candy PTBO, Walden’s Kitchen Centre, Charlotte Products, the Petes Store and more. Prizes range from pressure washers, Dyson vacuum cleaners, gift cards, air compressors, Petes game-worn jerseys and other prizes.
Season Ticket Members can pay in full upfront or put in a non-refundable deposit of $150 per seat to reserve their tickets. The final payment deadline is July 7. The season ticket renewal deadline is May 12.
The Petes’ next game is at home to the Niagara IceDogs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.
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Fleming College Students Tree Create Urban Forest Management Plan For Lindsay Golf and Country Club
/The fairways are looking a little greener at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club as Urban Forestry Technician students from Fleming College are completing a tree inventory and creating an urban forest management plan for the golf club on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of FLeming College.
The plan helps the golf club decide which trees to plant and where they will go on the course.
The club’s tree population is predominantly Ash-most of which are infested by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that has significantly impacted urban and forested canopies across Ontario according to Fleming College. The insect is the cause of the trees becoming dead or dying and needing to be removed and replaced.
The club anticipates planting 20 to 25 trees per year over the next several years.
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Celebration of Life for Local Leafs Fan Mike Davy at Peterborough Square On Friday
/A celebration of life honouring Toronto Maple Leafs fan Mike Davy is being held at the Connex Program Space of Community Living Trent Highlands at Peterborough Square from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday.
Maple LEafs’s Mitch Marner scored the overtime walk-off goal at Davy’s first game. Photo courtesy of Craig Meridith.
Davy passed away overnight from cardiac arrest after returning from his first Maple Leafs game last Wednesday.
The 65-year-old had the time of his life witnessing the Maple Leafs get a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers. His social worker Craig Meridith said he leapt up from the goal and almost ‘fell out of his wheelchair.’
His death garnered national attention and was recognized by the Leafs organization the following Friday.
We were honoured to have Mike in the building on Wednesday💙
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 27, 2023
Our hearts go out to his family & friends. Leafs Nation is thinking of him. https://t.co/3oxFH6Hy8U
Davy was diagnosed with ‘global development delay’ that affects his physical and cognitive development. He has had a history of heart complications, undergoing a number of surgeries. He was supposed to get x-rays of his heart the following morning of his death.
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal Proclaims February As Black History Month
/City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal has proclaimed February as Black History Month, issuing the below statement on Wednesday.
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“On behalf of the City of Peterborough, it is my pleasure to recognize February as Black History Month,” begins Mayor Leal.
“Black Canadians have made significant contributions to the development and betterment of our community throughout our City’s history. During Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of these residents to the economic, cultural, and political life of our community and our country,” he says.
“Peterborough is a growing and increasingly diverse community. In 2021, almost 10 per cent of our residents identified as a member of racialized group, up from 6 per cent in 2016, with about 1.5 per cent identifying as Black. This diversity is a source of strength. Inclusive communities that embrace their diversity are more innovative, creative, dynamic, resilient, and prosperous,” says Mayor Leal.
“In 2019, City Council approved the City of Peterborough becoming a member of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. Member municipalities must advance initiatives to improve their practices for social inclusion, establish policies to eradicate racism and discrimination, and promote human rights and diversity,” he continues.
“Throughout February and all year long, I encourage all residents to learn more, to recognize, and celebrate the many important contributions of Black Canadians to the growth and development of our community and country,” Mayor Leal concludes.
For more on Mayor Leal’s statement, visit the City of Peterborough website.
INSPIRE Announces First Annual International Women’s Day Event in Peterborough
/INSPIRE is hosting their first annual International Women’s Day event on March 8 at the Waterfront Holiday Inn in Peterborough; seeking to inspire local women through the theme of equity.
The six workshops at this event will be facilitated by inspiring female community leaders Angie Ross, Anne Taylor, Erica Richmond, Rose Terry, Rebecca Turland and Lindsay Dixon. An Artisan’s Market, featuring the works of 25 local makers, will be set up to give participants the opportunity to connect with local artisans. Megan Murphy; talented Peterborough Actor, Filmmaker, Author and Comedian will have the reins as the Emcee and Host for the day.
The event features talks by Ashley Lamothe; winner of the PKCC 2022 President’s Award and CEO of Creative Kwe, Keynote Speaker Susan Aglukark, O.C., LL.B, Award Winning Inuk singer-songwriter and will be Emcee/Hosted by Peterborough actor, filmmaker, author and comedian Megan Murphy.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 of ‘equity’ is one of INSPIRE’s core values. Building on this theme, INSPIRE has created a unique and purposeful event which encourages participants to celebrate themselves and the strong women, young girls and nonbinary individuals in our communities.
INSPIRE says that tickets have been shared with local community partners, ensuring that all who wish to join have the opportunity to participate. Tickets can be purchased online at an Early Bird Price of $60 until Feb. 18.
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Otonabee Conservation Launches 2023 Seedling Program Encouraging Landowners to Enhance Their Property With Trees
/Otonabee Conservation has launched its 2023 Seedling Program, encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to plant and grow trees to enhance their property and mitigate climate change announced on Wednesday.
MEREDITH CARTER, MANAGER OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AT OTONABEE CONSERVATION, HOLDS A BARE ROOT TREE THAT WAS ONE OF 4,500 TREES PLANTED AT A WATERSHED RESIDENT’S PROPERTY IN OTONABEE SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP in the fall of 2020. PHOTO COURTESY of OTONABEE CONSERVATION
