New Restaurant Vik’s Lake and George Bistro Opens in Peterborough

A new bistro opens its doors Friday in downtown Peterborough, serving up soup, sandwiches and other hardy dishes just across from Del Crary Park.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Vik’s Lake and George Bistro is owner Vik Sharma’s passion project.

“I had goals of opening my own restaurant,” he says. “Even though I am still learning, I am trying new things everyday.”

After living in British Columbia for ten years, Sharma moved to Peterborough in September with goals of running a business centred around the customers in the community.

The restaurants motto, “We serve with passion” are some of Sharma’s words to live by when running his bistro.

“People love good service. Of course the food is important but they dine-in expecting a level of (hospitality),” says Sharma. “You don’t get another chance to make a first impression.”

He says the new business has been busy with Skip The Dishes and DoorDash orders, even garnering returning customers before the official opening this Friday.

“Social media, word-of-mouth, anything to get that brings people in,” he laughs.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Sharma makes the beef burger patties in house, with his golden-brown hashbrowns cooked made-to-order and his signature green tea available for the breakfast, lunch and dinner crowds. The restaurant also offers Halal options depending on availability.

Although Vik’s Bistro is still finalizing their menu, the $7.99 ($6.99 for seniors) basic breakfast special has already been a hit in the community.

“If I hear (comments) from the customers, I always listen to them. It’s all about taking care of them, and listening to learn what they want in the future,” said Sharma.

With entrée options such as eggs benedict, poutine and various pasta dishes, Sharma says the menu is sure to feature something for everyone.

To those looking to try out the new restaurant, they are open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Sunday at 25 George St. N.

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Peterborough Musicfest To Announce Summer Concert Lineup Next Week

Peterborough MusicFest will be announcing their long awaited concert lineup for Summer 2022, their 35th season, on Tuesday, next week.

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The public is welcome to attend the announcement at 10:30 a.m. at Silver Bean Café.

There will be 16 shows on the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 p.m. start time.

The first show of the season will be on Canada Day, Friday, and the last on August 20.

In the past, the Peterborough Musicfest stage has hosted the likes of Dallas Green of City & Colour, Crash Test Dummies, Carly Rae Jepsen, Big Wreck, Tegan and Sara, Our Lady Peace, Tom Cochrane, The Reklaws, Kiefer Sutherland, Walk Off the Earth, Terri Clarke, Serena Ryder, Randy Bachman, Chad Brownlee, and many more.

Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships (most of whom are small locally owned businesses), through multilevel government support, fundraising initiatives, and private donations and we remain steadfastly, and uniquely, free of charge for our audience.

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Fleming College Teams Up With Trent University To Cleanup Shoreline At Del Crary Park

Fleming College teamed up with Trent University and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada’s Living Planet @ Campus to host the 3rd Annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Del Crary Park on Saturday, November 2nd.

Together, with 61 volunteers including Fleming students, staff and members of the community, the initiative made the following impact:

• Cleaned up over 161.5 lbs. of trash

• Picked up 2,960 cigarette butts

• Picked up 278 pieces of plastic

• Picked up 249 food wrappers

• Picked up 187 pieces of paper

Photo courtesy Fleming College

“Pollution is a growing concern, and when it collects in our local parks and directly affects our wildlife populations, we all have an obligation to make a difference,” says Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. “We are very proud of this initiative, and of our staff and students, and all who participated and made their contribution to our community.”

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is an initiative that encourages the community to take action towards keeping shorelines clean, increasing awareness around proper waste diversion and the ways it affects water and aquatic habitats.

To learn more about Fleming’s sustainability initiatives, click here.

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Fleming College Gives Back To Community, Cleans Up Shoreline At Del Crary Park

Fleming College teamed up with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF) to host the 2nd Annual Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up at Del Crary Park on Saturday, October 13th.

Together with more than 50 volunteers including Fleming students, staff and members of the community, the initiative made the following impact…

-> Cleaned up over 108 kg of trash, an increase of 194% from 2017
-> Picked up 3,502 cigarette butts
-> Picked up 376 pieces of small plastic
-> Cleaned up 1.2 km of shoreline

Photo of shorelne cleanup courtesy Fleming College

The Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up is a national conservation program that provides Canadians the opportunity to take action in their communities wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.

The Shoreline Cleanup is now recognized as one of the largest direct action conservation programs in Canada, and it is great Fleming College is participating in this initiative.

Pollution is a growing concern—especially when it collects in our local parks where it can directly affect wildlife populations. According to WWF, Canada’s Living Planet Report, pollution including plastic waste and micro plastics are one of six leading causes to wildlife decline.

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Breakfast Television Is Broadcasting Live From Peterborough Friday, August 3rd

In case you haven't heard, the excellent morning show BT is coming to Peterborough.

Yes, on Friday, August 3rd, the crew will be broadcasting live on-location from Del Crary Park, including hosts Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese.

They will be showing off all that our city has to offer, and the public is invited to come on out and join this event. So wear your "I'd Rather Be In Peterborough" tee, organize a flash mob—do whatever it takes to show our community spirit, and showcase our amazing city to BT's viewers.

If you can't be down at the park for the live 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. broadcast or portions of it, watch on Citytv.

[Images via BT website]

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Batman, Elmo, Fred Penner, Bouncy Castles & More At Children's Day Tomorrow At Del Crary Park

Fred PennerOn Saturday (August 6th) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head on down to Del Crary Park for a fun filled day of children's entertainment and activities as part of a special Little Lake Musicfest event.

There will be bouncy castles, face painting and balloon sculptors, and folks from the Indian River Reptile Zoo and Jungle Cat World will both be dropping in for a visit. In addition, a Disney Princess, Batman and Elmo will be there to meet your child.

There will also be a performance by Jack Grunsky at 11:30 a.m. and Canadian children's icon Fred Penner at 3 p.m. This free event is courtesy of Celebrate Ontario & The Ministry of Tourism.

You can view the entire day's schedule here.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Traditional Gathering at Del Crary Park

The beats of drumming could be heard throughout Del Crary Park on Saturday as the Ode'min Giizis Festival continued hosting their Traditional Gathering from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. With storytelling, art exhibits, food, vendors, drumming and dancing, the park was a flurry of activity on an absolutely beautiful Saturday afternoon.

[Related: PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Parade On George Street; 2011 Ode'min Giizis Festival Includes Performance Of "The Creator's Game" At Peterborough Lakers Game & Del Crary Park]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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2011 Ode'min Giizis Festival Includes Performance Of "The Creator's Game" At Peterborough Lakers Game & Del Crary Park

Image courtesy Nadya KwandibensOne of the major events at this year's Ode'min Giizis Festival taking place June 15th to June 19th in Peterborough is the performance of The Creator's Game, a celebratory work of contemporary dance combining choreography rooted in Haudenesaune (Iroquois) culture with the athletic prowess of lacrosse. A company of professional dancers and community lacrosse players perform this new work, with an original score by two-time Juno award winner Derek Miller.

An abridged performance will be held just before the Peterborough Lakers lacrosse game on the evening of June 16th, and the full performance will be shown on Saturday, June 18th at 3 p.m. as part of the Ode'min Giizis Traditional Gathering at Del Crary Park.

For more info on the festival—100 Indigenous artists ranging from musicians to visual artists to writers will be performing—contact Tara Williamson, Artistic Associate at Ode'min Giizis Festival, at (705) 745-1788 or email at tara@okw-arts.ca. Or go online to the Ode’min Giizis website.

Here is an article we did on the festival last year.

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Video: Those Were Quite The Fireworks At Del Crary Park On Little Lake

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