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Otonabee Conservation Offering Spring Water Awareness Program Resources to Help Keep Children Safe During Spring Melt
/Otonabee Conservation partners with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to offer Spring Water Awareness children’s program (SWAP) resources for parents to help keep children safe during the spring melt.
photo courtesy of otonabee conservation.
Each year, Otonabee Conservation partners with OPG to offer SWAP to local schools, helping children understand and recognize the dangers around creeks, streams and rivers during the spring.
The spring melt, also called the spring freshet, occurs this time of year when temperatures increase, melting snow and ice, causing water volume and flows to increase in local watercourses. At this time of year, it is important to remind children to stay clear and stay safe around dams, hydroelectric stations and waterways.
Otonabee Conservation staff will be delivering the SWAP program to many local schools over the next several weeks, and digital SWAP Activity Booklets are available for parents to download from the website to share with their children. The 11-page booklet includes colouring sheets, activities and worksheets that help children to understand the rules for being safe around watercourses. The OPG Kid’s Guide to Staying Clear and Staying Safe is also available for download.
“Fast flowing, cold, deep water, slippery streambanks and unsafe ice present real dangers for everyone this time of year,” says Meredith Carter, manager of Watershed Management Programs at Otonabee Conservation. “We would like parents to talk with their children about avoiding watercourses this time of year, especially if they are outdoors playing during the March Break.”
Children and youth should also be reminded to obey all cautionary signs around waterways and dams, and stay safe by playing with a friend, letting an adult know where they are going and when they will return and dressing properly for the weather.
For further resources, including and a short video by OPG, visit the website.
Peterborough U9 Petes Go On Undefeated Run To Capture League Title
/The Peterborough U9 MD Durham Industrial Petes swept the Lakeshore MD Championships in Kingston going a perfect 5-0 in a three-day tournament from Friday to Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Minor Petes.
The team rang off four straight wins in the round-robin of their division (McDavid division), defeating the Quinte West Golden Hawks (7-0), Belleville U9 MD Jr. Bulls (8-2) Whitby Wildcats (3-2) and Ajax Pickering Raiders (16-0) for the top seed in the championship game.
The Petes gave the Wildcats no chance at redemption in the finals as Peterborough earned a 6-0 shutout for the championship.
The win is the first title for Peterborough Minor Petes hockey for the 2022/23 season.
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New Stages Theatre Presents Staged Reading of ‘New Magic Valley Fun Town’ at Market Hall
/New Stages Theatre is presenting a staged reading of ‘New Magic Valley Fun Town’ by Daniel MacIvor for one night only at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre March 26.
photo courtesy of new stages theatre.
MacIvor is one of Canada’s greatest playwrights and winner of the Siminovitch Prize.
Set in a trailer on Cape Breton Island, old friends reunite after 30 years apart for a night of drinks, laughter and memories, but some of those memories aren’t easily washed away. MacIvor’s bittersweet comedy tackles sensitive topics that many Canadians will be familiar with, yet he handles them with such compassion and humour that you are left feeling shaken but somehow lighter and more hopeful by the end. The play premiered in 2019 to great acclaim.
“I wish only that both the audiences who have followed MacIvor and those who have never heard of him to see this play and marvel at a voice maturing into a new form of greatness,” said J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail Theatre Critic.
New Stages is welcoming an all-star cast to town for this staged reading. Dora-winning actor, Maritimer Shawn Wright, who joins us on his day off from playing Voldemort in the spectacular Mirvish production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Local legend Beau Dixon returns to Peterborough’s stages after years of performing onstage in Toronto, Stratford and on hit TV productions like Station Eleven and The Expanse. Linda Kash is well-known to Peterborough audiences and Peyton LeBarr, who has been a performer for over 20 years working across Canada and the UK, and she now calls Peterborough home.
Tickets for this one-night-only event at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St.) are $22 ($11 for students, under-waged and artworkers) and are available online. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Photos: The Irish Spirit Returns in 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
/After a three-year hiatus, the 20th annual Peterborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned with former sports anchor and hometown boy Dan O’Toole as the Grand Marshall.
The following were voted by a panel of judges on the best floats in the parade in their category:
Best Family - The Shaughnessy Family
Best Walking - Lang Pioneer Village
Best Tribute to Ireland - Kawartha Home and Health Care Services and O'Doherty's (Tie)
Best Overall Float - Peterborough Irish Club
Best Band - Oakridge Band
Best Business - Doyle's Tree Service
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Maker Space, SPARK, ONE Salon Suites and Bhojan
/PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
As of March 10, Artspace has its new Maker Space open to the public.
The space will be open on Fridays and Saturdays for artist drop-in hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists, makers, and community members are encouraged to stop by, bring their own work and/or use the equipment and materials available. Everyone will receive a short orientation before gaining access to equipment. Find out more at artspaceptbo.ca or drop by Artspace at 378 Aylmer St. N.
Peterborough’s annual celebration of photography, SPARK Photo Festival, is back this April with the voices and vision of more than 90 participating photographers.
Spark is a month-long festival of artists displaying their art in venues across the region, both in traditional galleries and in some surprising spaces, such as shops, offices, cafés, restaurants, schools and even outdoors, for the enjoyment of the community. Get a sneak peek at the kick-off pub night and pop-up sale event on March 29 at The Publican House Brew Pub. Find more information and get tickets to the launch event at sparkphotofestival.org.
Dianna Cairns and Ashley Hunter are bringing their ONE Salon Suites to Peterborough following the success of their first location in Kingston.
ONE Salon Suites is a Beauty & Wellness Gallery that brings together independent beauty professionals under one roof. You get to operate your own personalized suite while benefiting from a collaborative community of experts in the industry. They have 25 suites that range in price and size at 950 Lansdowne St. W.(behind Walmart, facing The Parkway). Check them out at onesalonsuites.com.
You’ll be seeing double heading down George Street these days as a family have opened two new business across from each other and both called Bhojan.
One side of the street is an Indian restaurant and the other side is a grocery store. They specialize in vegan and gluten-free food. The authentic Indian cuisine restaurant is located at 427 George St. N. while the grocery store featuring food from across India is located at 428 George Street N.
Peterborough U16 AAA Petes Primed For Championship Run
/As the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship in Oakville draws closer on March 17 - 19, the top-ranked Peterborough U16 AAA Petes have a pair of playoff games this weekend to build momentum for a provincial title.
The U16 Minor Petes are ranked FIRST (ETA) with 39-1-2 record and rank second in the OHL Cup rankings behind Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The team is currently undefeated in the playoffs and has already qualified for the OMHA championship. They rang off four straight playoff wins the Richmond Hill Coyotes twice (14-0, 9-0), Kingston Jr. Gaels (10-0) and York-Simcoe Express (4-1) dating back to Feb. 25.
“The boys are putting in the work on-and-off the ice and we're really gelling right now,” said Andrew MacNeil, Minor Petes defenceman. “ (We’re) finding a way and sacrificing for everybody in the room and it's getting the job done so far.”
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The U16 Petes have back-to-back games to round out their playoffs. Head coach Michael Farrugia says the team is not going to let up and needs to keep winning as they head into the OMHA championship.
“We're not going to change our gameplan,” he said. “We're going to play like they mean something because they do. They're two momentum games to take us to the OMHAs and we've got to be ready to play no matter what it means in the standings.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The players agreed with the coach that they need to continue their winning ways.
“We need to keep playing the way we are,” said Cohen Bidgood, Minor Petes forward. “We're playing fine right now so that will get it done.”
"We're just looking to stick to the structure, play hard and these games create good habits going into next week at the OMHA championship,” said MacNeil.
The Petes take on the Oshawa Generals at home in the Healthy Planet Arena on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. then clash with the York-Simcoe Express on the road at St. Andrews College in Aurora on Sunday at 6 p.m.
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Douro's Longest-Running Irish Party Returns To St. Joseph's Parish Hall
/Douro is going to be green all over as the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is returning to the St. Joseph Parish Hall for music, food and children’s activities this Saturday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club.
Touted as the longest-running Irish party in Peterborough, the Irish Club’s celebration returns after a lengthy COVID-19 hiatus.
The event begins at 1 p.m., featuring musicians such as Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, Fiddlestix, Roy Boyz and more.
Local band ‘The Patio Stones’ is performing from 7 - 11 p.m. for anyone who wants to get their dancing shoes on.
The day will also include activities for kids and Irish Soda bread for sale. A light dinner is available for purchase from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for Irish club members and $17 for non-members. Family passes (two adults and unlimited children) are $25 a member and $27 for non-members. Children under 12 are free admission. Tickets for only dancing (7 - 11 p.m.) are $10 for members or $12 for non-members.
For tickets contact Shelley Ryan (705) 875-5437 or purchase at the door.
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Road Closures In Place For St. Patrick's Day Parade On Sunday Afternoon
/Downtown road closures are in place for Sunday’s 20th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Peterborough beginning at 12:30 p.m. announced by the City.
File photo.
The following road are being closed for the parade:
London Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
McDonnel Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
Murray Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
George Street from Parkhill Road West (south side of intersection) to Brock Street
A flag-raising event with the Peterborough Irish Canadian Club is being held at City Hall at 1 p.m. with the parade to follow at 2 p.m. It travels south on George Street at McDonnel Street. A rolling road closure will be in place along George Street from Brock Street to McGill Street during the parade and run. All road closures are expected to be over by 4 p.m according to the City.
No Parking signs will be posted along George Street prior to the parade. Parking in municipal lots and parking garages is free on weekends. The following is a recommended list of parking places:
King Street Parkade at 202 King St.
Simcoe Street parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.
Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.
Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.
Surface lot at 365 Aylmer St.
Rehill Lot at 210 Wolfe St.
Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.
Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.
The following transit routes will have detours in place during the closure period:
Route 2 Chemong
Route 4 Weller
Route 6 Sherbrooke
Route 7 Lansdowne
Community Bus 22 (Blue)
Community Bus 23 (Red)
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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; March 10 - 12
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Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Here are things to do in Peterborough City and County from March 10 to 12!
Tyler Cochrane Performing at the Black Horse Pub!
Tyler Cochrane is bringing his ‘outlaw country’ to the Black Horse Pub. If you miss him Fridya, you can catch him at the Rolling Grape Vineyard on Sundya from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
When: Friday, Mar. 10, 10 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour at the Peterborough Memorial Centre
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America, with a stop in Peterborough on March 10 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
For Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.
When: Friday Mar. 10, 5 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre
Tickets: Tickets are available online.
Family Movie Night at the Peterborough Public Library Featuring Babe
Friday nights just got a lot more fun! Stop by the Library for a family-friendly movie – they'll supply the popcorn, while supplies last.
March 10: Babe (G) - Interactive Movie Experience
A little pig with big dreams teaches himself to be a sheepdog in this marvelous fantasy based on Dick King-Smith's children's novel "The Sheep-Pig." Special for March Break: don't just watch this classic movie – be a part of it with our fun, interactive prompts and activities. (1995 94 min)
In the FOL Community Room
When: Mar. 10, 5 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library
Erben Presents: Tripsonix/Highteens/Tapes in Motion
TRIPSONIX & TAPES IN MOTION with a new group out of Toronto called HIGHTEENS.
It will be an unforgettable night of Rock/Alternative Rock and lots of chart-topping original tunes.
When: Friday, Mar. 10, 9 p.m.
Where: Erben
Tickets: $10 at the door
Canvas Combat With Jason Wilkins
The Peterborough Arts Collective presents their first big event outside of the Jason Wilkins Factory: ‘Canvas Combat’ at Farmhill Weddings and Events March 11.
10 artists will be going head-to-head in three 30 minute rounds of live painting, and all pieces created during the event will be available during an auction post-battle. 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the artists.
Tickets are $75 each (available online here) which includes a drink at the bar (or non-alcoholic beverage), personal charcuterie board (or vegan & vegetarian option) and travel to and from the venue by Pascal Bus Co., leaving from 188 Hunter St W. at 6:15 p.m.
If you’re interested in battling or showing your work at Canvas Combat, email: Nick@wilkinsartandcreative.com
When: Saturday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events
The AC/DC Show Canada
Take a ride on the rock ’n’ roll train through AC/DC’s incredible history of hits with the AC/DC Show – Canada at Showplace Performance Centre.
You’ll hear hits from both eras, Brian Johnson and (the late) Bon Scott as lead vocalist. The show is an authentic audio/visual recreation of the legendary Australian band. With the stacks of Marshall amplifiers and the grit of the mighty Gibson SG lead guitar, this musical tone is sure to capture your attention from the opening notes. Performed by some of the most accomplished and passionate musicians, the featured performers take their roles to new heights.
When: Saturday, Mar. 11, 8 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre
Tickets: All seats are $55 and tickets can be purchased here.
Peterborough Seedy Sunday at Peterborough Square
Peterborough Seedy Sunday is the perfect place to get inspired for spring. Come out to get all the knowledge, tools and resources needed to get growing this season including:
Incredible diversity of vegetables, flowers, herb seeds available for sale
Community Groups showcasing the great work they do locally
Informative hands-on workshops
Popular Seed Exchange Area where you can trade seeds with other gardeners
