COIN Hosting "The Mangy Moggy" Bicycle Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser For United Way

On October 15th, Community Opportunity & Innovation Network (COIN) is hosting a United Way fundraiser in the form of a bicycle scavenger hunt.

The Mangy Moggy is for avid cyclists, commuters, Sunday-afternoon-cyclists, and families. Meet at Millenium Park at 2 p.m. that day, and the hunt starts at 3 p.m. 

Sign up in teams of 4 for their Poker Run, or as an individual for the faster paced Alley Cat Race.

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Mayor Bennett Asks City Council To Review KPR Decision To Close PCVS

In a media release that went out this afternoon after KPR's decision to approve the closure of PCVS, Mayor Daryl Bennett say he will seek City Council's approval to consider three actions:

• First, a review by City staff of the land use regulations affecting the PCVS site with a view to limiting its use to educational and community-based uses, and a review of its role in the implementation of the Central Area Master Plan.

• Second, an exploration of the merits of City support of an appeal to the Ontario Minister of Education of the Board decision by the Peterborough Collegiate Foundation, including the adequacy of the decision-making process.

• Third, consultation with MPP Jeff Leal to determine the provincial interest in the closure and its potential impact on the liveability of the downtown.

"The community has expressed substantial concern over the Board decision and the role of the City in protecting City-wide interests," says Bennett. "I would have recommended these actions had any of the four schools been proposed for closure."

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Here's Videos Of PCVS Student Reaction Immediately After KPR Decision Last Night

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And reaction today from students at PCVS...

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Live: KPR Meeting Deciding Fate Of Peterborough High School

UPDATE, 1:50 a.m: Trustees have voted 7-4 to close PCVS.

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Some tweets we wrote after the vote last night:

"The final vote has been reached: PCVS to be closed."

"PCVS students hugging, crying. Lots of yelling from parents, swearing."

"PCVS parents & students screaming with fury at board members: 'Thank you for ruining our school.'"

"Security has now entered the building. Emotions running high."

"Board members still sitting, in shock. Crowd leaving, in shock. Everyone in shock. Lots of tears, crying, dismay."

"PCVS students screaming, chanting in hallway."

"The students are coming back in the boardroom, chanting to board members, most of whom remain seated."

"Hey board, so you know, we won't let our high school go!" -- PCVS students chanting over and over.

"Shame, shame, shame, shame, shame, shame" PCVS students chanting in hallway."

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The meeting has just begun live at KPR board office... It is packed... There are two overflow rooms... Watch for updates...

 

 Live inside the KPR board office...

PCVS graduate Bill Lockington is the first speaker

TAS student council president Victoria Salem, who is for the merger of PCVS and TAS.

Christina Adams & Victoria Pyle who read statements from fellow students about influence of their schoolTAS student Tyler Rawson demonstrating robotics created at school

The live video feedsPCVS students applauding Dr. Charlie MenendezEstimated busing costs by Dr. Charlie MenendezBetsy McGregor speaking in support of PCVSSupport from the hallwayDean Pappas speaking in support of PCVS

The emotions after KPR made recommendation PCVS close

Standing ovation in response to trustee Roy Wilfong saying PCVS should not close

Going around the boardroom table, each trustee was allowed to ask questions, followed up with their own personal summary

Diane Lloyd, chairperson summing up the evening while being filmed by CHEX

1:38 a.m. The final vote is 7 to 4 in favour of closing PCVS.PCVS students chanting and consoling each other in hallway after vote announced

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Here's Video Of The PCVS Human Chain To Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up"

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Breast Cancer Month In Peterborough Kicks Off At City Hall Friday Morning

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Cancer Cancer Society members will be on hand this Friday, September 30th at 9:00 am at City Hall to raise the pink flag to celebrate breast cancer survivors and to remember those who lost their fight with the disease.

Mayor Daryl Bennett will be at the opening to officially proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
 
As part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraising campaign, they are asking people to unite behind those living with breast cancer by making a donation and proudly wearing a pink ribbon.
 
Volunteers will be selling pink ribbons at the following locations in Peterborough on Friday, September 30th (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, October 1st (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.): Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire – Chemong Road, Canadian Tire – Lansdowne Street, Morello’s Independent Grocers, Loblaw Superstore, The Beer Store – Lansdowne Street, Chemong Road and George St., LCBO – Lansdowne St. (at Chapters) and Portage Place, Dieter and Darcy’s No Frills – George Street, Ken’s No Frill on Lansdowne Street and Towerhill Sobey’s.

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Here Is Just One Of The Letters Sent To KPR Board Members Asking Them Not To Close PCVS

There are many, many letters being sent to KPR officials pleading with them to not close PCVS. Here is one of them from local downtown business owners:

To the Board of Trustees of the Kawartha Pine Ridge school board,

I own a business in downtown Peterborough, if PCVS closes the businesses of downtown Peterborough will suffer greatly.

As you know, teenagers have tremendous influence on household purchases.  The fact that they are downtown influences their families to come downtown and shop.  The students bring a great lively atmosphere to the downtown, it will be devasting to the businesses of the downtown if this is lost.

On another note, I have 2 children attending Queen Mary public school.  I chose to live in the area that I do because of the walkabilty of elementary school and high school.  I expected my children to attend PCVS.  Personally I am a huge supporter of the public school board but  I will not send my children on a bus to school.  If PCVS is closed I will send my children to St. Petes (where they can walk).  The public school board will lose many children to the catholic school board if the decision is to close PCVS.  There are numerous like minded families in my neighborhood.  We will not send our children to Adam Scott or Kenner which are the recommended schools for our district.

 The larger picture must be considered.  PCVS is a fantastic school with an exceptional record of sucesses.  Do not close it.  I am certain the downtown as a whole will suffer tremendously if it is closed, my business included.  The DBIA has sent you a letter and every business owner I have spoken with is against PCVS closing, knowing that their business may not survive this closure.  It is tough enough to operate a business downtown.  We as business owners strongly believe that if PCVS is closed, our doors may have to close too.

Please consider these points when making your decision tonight.
Sincerely,
Amanda and Shane Palmer

Green Eyewear Optical
374 George St.

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The Iconic PCVS Is Now The Board's No. 1 Choice To Close With The Final Decision This Thursday

The school board is meeting this Thursday evening, where a final decision is expected to be made on which school is closing. Here's the latest in a report from CHEX news last night:

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[Related: The Truth About Why Closing PCVS Would Be A Huge Blow To Our Community]

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10th Annual Doors Open Peterborough Is This Weekend

This weekend (September 24th and 25th), local venues will have their doors open especially for you to enjoy the 10th year of Doors Open Peterborough.

This year, they have chosen a theme of "Peterborough: The Participation City," which highlights our city's keen interest in sports by showcasing many of the venues where such activities take place.

Take a look at this year's featured sites and enjoy this unique opportunity to be able to go behind-the-scenes.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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"Friends For Life" Walk In Support Of Humane Society Is This Saturday

The Peterborough Humane Society will be hosting the "Friends for Life" Walk for the Animals fundraiser at Beavermead Park this Saturday (September 24th). Registration begins at 9 a.m.

 

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