Dinosaurs Live! Exhibit At Indian River Reptile Zoo All Summer

They move! They roar! Yes, a neat new exhibit Dinosaurs Live! runs from June 30th to September 3rd at the Indian River Reptile Zoo, featuring life size dinosaurs with motion and sound. Make sure to check it out.

Here's the team working to assemble the life sized Tyrannosaurus rex for the exhibit.

[YouTube; Indian River Reptile Zoo]

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Today Is National Canoe Day!

Although numerous canoe related festivities took place this weekend, National Canoe Day is officially today (June 26th). The Canadian Canoe Museum—housed right here in Peterborough—is hosting an open house to celebrate, so stop in and explore some of our canoe heritage and culture.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Lindsay's World Record LipDub Video That's Bringing Awareness To Their City

On May 31, 2012, the world's largest LibDub was shot in Lindsay's main street. With more than 9,300 people in attendance, the LipDub made history as the world's largest and Canada's first city LipDub. The LipDub was used as a way to bring their community together in a show of spirit and potential, and bring exposure to their city. Here's the final result in a video that already has more than 15,000 views—and national media attention—since being uploaded to YouTube Saturday... 

[YouTube]

Maybe Peterborough should create a fun video like this to promote our great city? What would your ideas be?

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PTBOPics: 4th Line Theatre's New Production "Queen Marie"

4th Line Theatre's first production of the season is Queen Marie, a rag-to-riches musical comedy about the life and times of Hollywood star Marie Dressler. This Vaudeville silver-screen legend's life spanned from being born in Cobourg, to winning an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931.

Queen Marie by Shirley Barrie Costume and Set Design by Julia Tribe Directed by Kim Blackwell PLAYS: July 3rd to August 4th TIMES: Tuesday to Saturday at 6 p.m.

For tickets, visit 4th Line Theatre's website.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Washboard Hank Sings Mark's Finer Diner Theme Song

[YouTube; Mark's Finer Diner]

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Video Promo For Ode'min Giizis Festival 2012 In Peterborough

Get the full schedule for Ode'min Giizis by clicking here. It runs June 20th to June 24th.

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1,000 Rubber Ducks To Be Released In Jackson Creek On Canada Day

On Canada Day, there will be a special rubber duck race in support of breast cancer research and treatment at PRHC put on by the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough.

A total of 1,000 numbered rubber ducks will be released at Charlotte Mews in the downtown. The rubber ducks will race down Jackson Creek to the finish line beside the Holiday Inn at Little Lake.  

Tickets will be sold that correspond to the numbered ducks, for $5 a duck or $20 for a flock of 5 ducks.   

Prizes will be awarded for the first 3 ducks to finish: $1,000 for 1st, $350 for 2nd and $150 for 3rd. 
 
Tickets are available at the following locations (or contact canadadayduckrace@hotmail.com for more info):

* Lansdowne Place Mall, June 9th & 10th
* Flat Rate Realty, 725 Park St South
* Craftworks, 124 Lindsay Rd
* Air Force Association 428 Wing, 274 King St

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Neil Young Returns To Omemee In Upcoming Documentary

[YouTube via @mr_kearnsy]

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Here Is Your 2012 Lineup For The Hootenanny On Hunter Street August 11th

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PtboCanada.com Proud Sponsor Of Epic Hunter Street Canada Day Street Party!

Hunter Street is the place to be this Canada Day (July 1st!), as the street from Aylmer to George will be closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a celebration that includes an Arts and Crafts market, Family Fun Fair, an appearance by Koski, and a huge downtown retail tent sale. There will be restaurant specials all day long, so perfect day to hit a patio!

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