The Price is Right Live Returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Oct. 11

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The Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) is getting the Bob Barker/Drew Carey experience as it is hosting The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. announced on Friday.

THe show has been playing for audiences for over a decade, giving away over $12 million in cahs and prizes during that span. Photo courtesy of the PMC.

The interactive stage show allows contestants to play classic games from television's longest-running and most popular game show. Prizes to be won are cash, appliances, vacations and possibly a new car. Popular games on deck for the show are Plinko™,  Cliffhangers™,  The Big Wheel™ and the famous Showcase Showdown.  

This on-stage travelling version gives contestants the chance to experience the same fun and winning excitement as the popular televised game show.

PMC Scoop members can get presale tickets only on Monday from 10 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Public tickets are available on Tuesday at 10 a.m. online or over the phone at 705-743-3561. In-person sales start Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grant Thornton Box Office.

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Peterborough Petes Get Revenge Win In An 8-3 Thrashing of the Rival Oshawa Generals

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The Peterborough Petes got revenge for Saturday’s loss against the Oshawa Generals as they beat their storied rivals 8-3 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes fell to the Generals in a 7-5 comeback loss in Peterborugh’s last game on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes allowed the first goal, 8:46 into the game as Matthew Buckley broke the ice for a Generals 1-0 lead to open the scoring. Tucker Robertson decided to take over the game with back-to-back goals with his first on a five-on-three powerplay. His second goal was Robertson’s 30th of the season, his second consecutive year accomplishing that feat.

The second period saw six goals between both teams as Gavin White got it started from a point shot for a Petes 3-1 lead. Robertson nabbed a hat trick a minute later with a one-time on the powerplay for a 4-1 lead. Robertson and J. R. Avon got a rare short-handed two-on-nothing chance and the latter buried it for a 5-1 lead. The Generals clawed their way back into the game, ringing off two straight powerplay goals by Dylan Roobroeck and Calum Ritchie to cut the lead at 5-3. Chase Stillman extended the Petes’ lead back to three goals, batting an airborne puck, making it 6-3 into the third.

Peterborough locked the game down this time as the third period saw goals from Owen Beck and Connor Lockhart for an 8-3 win.

The Petes hit the road to play against the defending champion Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday night in their final game of the regular season.

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Dave Ellis January Photo Recap

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Omemee-area wildlife photographer Dave Ellis shares his captures from the month of January.

The winter images feature various local environments and different species of wildlife; on land and in water.

PTBOCanada often features his work in our ‘Good Morning PTBO’ posts, which you can find on our social media accounts.

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Hometown PTBO: Petes Head Coach Rob Wilson Playing In Peterborough For a Year and His Relationship With the Team

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Peterborough Petes head coach Rob Wilson about his one year as a Peterborough Pete and winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup, becoming the coach and summarizes his relationship with the team.

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'Peterborough Performs III' Hitting Showplace Fundraising For United Way's Homeless Initiatives

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Fifteen acts encompassing 43 musicians are taking the stage at Showplace Performance Centre for United Way’s ‘Peterborough Performs III: Musicians Against Homelessness’ to fundraise for homelessness initiatives announced on Thursday.

Jacques Graveline (pictured) has performed in the past two ‘Peterborough Performs’ and is playing again for a third consequtive year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The one-night event takes place on March 2 at Showplace (290 George St. N.) at 7 p.m. with tickets for $50. There are roughly 600 tickets available for the event.

“A $50 ticket breaks down to just a little more than $3 per performance,” said Paul Rellinger, event organizer. “You can't beat that, no way no how. Being general admission, ticket holders can wander Showplace as they please, taking in the main stage acts or hanging out in the more intimate Nexicom Studio or, ideally, do a combination of both.”

All acts for the third edition of the concert are local artists with several new and returning performers taking the stage. The 15 acts are performed on two stages simultaneously. Jordan Mercier is returning as this year’s emcee.

The following are the acts performing at this year’s concert:

  • The Weber Brothers Band

  • Michaela Hetherington

  • Jacques Graveline

  • The Peterborough All-Star Band (featuring Rick and Gailie Young)

  • Nicholas Campbell and the Two-Metre Cheaters

  • Nick Ferrio and Evangeline Gentle

  • Groove Authority

  • Tom Eastland

  • Wylie Harold

  • Jericho’s Wall (featuring Charlotte Melby)

  • The Receivers (Irish Millie, Fern and Willow Marwood)

  • Phil Stephenson and Glen Caradus

  • Benj Rowland

  • The Hippie Chicks

  • Chris Collins

An online auction with over 45 items valued at over $10,000 is being run, starting on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. and closing on March 2. All lots have been donated by local businesses and organizations according to Mabby Mwanangonze, United Way donor engagement officer.

A link on United Way’s website will be available to view the auction once it is active. Bidders do not have to be present at the event in order to claim their won auction lots.

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Starter Company Plus Showcase Returns To Celebrate Local Small Businesses

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) will host their Starter Company Plus Showcase on Feb. 28 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre; celebrating the program’s successes in launching and growing local small businesses.

photo courtesy of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.

The Starter Company Plus Program launched in 2017 and have assisted over 215 local entrepreneurs and more than 174 small businesses to date; creating over 200 jobs in the local economy.

After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the event will celebrate participants and grant winners from the seven intakes of the Starter Company Plus program that occurred from 2020 to 2022.

The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (BAC) delivered virtual entrepreneurship and small business training to 86 individuals in the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County during the pandemic. The participants have been eagerly anticipating the return of the event which celebrates their successes through their businesses.

PKED says more than 24 businesses are confirmed to participate, with more to come. Businesses ranging from culinary, wellness and local goods to tourism experiences and professional services will showcase their products and services while networking amongst fellow local entrepreneurs.

Staff and board of directors at PKED are inviting members of the media, community partners and stakeholders to attend and show their support for the small business community from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the 28th. To register for the event and view the list of participating businesses, visit their website.

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First Annual I ❤︎ Beer and Taco Festival Coming to The Peterborough Memorial Centre

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Tickets are on sale now for the first annual Peterborough I ❤︎ Beer & Taco Festival at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 15.

photo courtesy of the peterborough memorial centre.

Join the festival for a night of beer, cider and spirit sampling, games, dancing and tacos; featuring 18 local vendors and 14 Ontario breweries and 2 distilleries.

Tokens are $2.50 and are used for food and drinks. They are available for purchase at the event by cash only.

All general admission tickets include an official 12 ounce I ❤︎ BEER sampling cup. Session number one will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and session number two from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

General admission tickets start at $10 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and are on sale online, over the phone or in-person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open for in person sales Wednesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Peterborough Memorial Centre notes that this is a 19+ event. Please drink responsibly.

Visit the 2023 Peterborough I ❤︎ Beer & Taco Festival event page for more information.

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Two Partnerships Lead To Increase In Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams For Peterborough Police

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Three Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams are working in the communities of Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan after the Peterborough Police Service entered two partnerships announced on Thursday.

(Mental Health Nurse D. Forsyth (front) with (fron left to right) Constable J. Rye; Constable J. Morris; Mental Health Worker M.Faught (CMHA); Mental Health Worker A. Swift (CMHA); Constable S. Leavitt) at the Peterborough Police Station. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

The partnerships are with Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) and Peterborough Regional Health Centre PRHC) according to a press release.

In each case, a mental health worker, nurse or social worker is partnered with an officer to respond to crisis incidents and to follow up on cases where their services may help.

“As a service, we have been working extremely hard with our community partners to put the funding and people in place,” says Inspector Jamie Hartnett, Operations, Peterborough Police. “The Service understands and believes in the success these partnerships can have for our community. They are making a difference.”

“We are extremely grateful for the Partnership with Peterborough Police Services over the past 12 years through the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team. This model has proven successful and we are excited that the team is expanding to include more skilled community partners, like PRHC,” said Mark Graham, CMHA HKPR CEO.

“Partnerships like these are absolutely vital, and we are so pleased to be working closely with Peterborough Police Service and CMHA to provide community-based care, when and where it is needed, for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis,” said Sean Martin, PRHC Vice President. “Among many other important benefits, the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team model has been shown to reduce the number of patient visits to the hospital’s emergency department and crisis response unit.”

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Erben Restaurant and Music Venue Opens in Downtown Peterborough

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A new restaurant and live music venue on George St. N. has opened Wednesday; with an official grand opening event happening this Saturday.

Erben is equip with a full service restaurant and bar in the front, and a live entertainment venue in the back. The venue includes a full stage and second bar available for live music and private events.

Owners Belinda Scollick and Shea Bertrand say their restaurants focus is to provide quality menu items that are “assembled from the freshest ingredients, with bold and inspiring flavours.”

“Downtown is infinitely much more fun now with the addition of Erben,” says Terry Guiel, executive director of the DBIA. “The tasty and cozy design of Erben set's a great tone for this live music gathering spot that doesn't shy away from being all about the party. A welcome addition to our downtown.”

Saturday’s grand opening will begin at 11 a.m., with drinks and food served all day. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. attendees can enjoy . The dance floor will be open for a night of partying from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with Erben’s DJ. There is no charge or cover for this event.

The party will feature giveaways for beer, Pete’s games and even a pair of tickets to Bluesfest in Ottawa.

To learn more about Erben, visit the website.

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Trent University Launching Master’s in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies This Fall

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Trent University is launching a new two-year Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies for September 2023 announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The program features first-hand experience supporting aging populations and contributing to community organizations according to Trent. It prepares students for careers in public and non-profit sectors, as well as managerial-level positions in institutions and community organizations that support older adults.

Students will develop skills in the critical analysis of contemporary aging issues and learn practical approaches to aging-related challenges across different contexts, ranging from individual experiences of aging to the societal complexities of aging populations.

“This new program is a natural outcome of the 12-plus years of research and community-building momentum generated by Trent Centre for Aging and Society,” said Dr. Elizabeth Russell, director of the Trent Centre for Aging and Society (TCAS) and the new M.A. in Interdisciplinary Aging program. “We are excited to have a new program for graduate students interested in studying aging from perspectives across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Communities all over Canada are aging—we’re all aging—and so we must deepen our understanding of the realities of growing older and challenge entrenched ideas about older adults.”

The program gives students the chance to create meaningful relationships with older adults, contribute to community organizations and get first-hand experience supporting aging populations as stated in a press release. They will also conduct interdisciplinary research through TCAS—where faculty, students, staff and community stakeholders build meaningful dialogue about aging, old age and older people. 

The forthcoming development of a University-Integrated Seniors Village on Trent University lands, anchored by a long-term care home, will further add to the academic and research expertise at TCAS and Trent more broadly, and benefit future M.A. students by providing unique hands-on learning and research opportunities while supporting older people in the Peterborough area.

Applications are due by March 1 in order to study this fall.

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