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Victoria Day Fireworks Rescheduled
/The Rotary Victoria Day Fireworks Family Night in Peterborough has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 20th due to inclement weather in the forecast for the original date of Saturday, May 19th.
As a result, the following road closures will be in place from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 20th:
• Perry Street from George Street to Crescent Street;
• Lake Street from George Street to Crescent Street;
• Crescent Street from Romaine Street to Perry Street; and
• Lock Street from Romaine Street to Crescent Street.
Local traffic will be permitted.
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Read MoreGlobal Superstar Measha Brueggergosman Coming To Peterborough
/On Saturday, April 28th, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and Showplace Performance Centre present "An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman."
The Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated singer known for her powerful voice and big personality will bring to life her emotional Songs of Freedom album at a concert and special reception to benefit the PSO and Showplace.
"An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman" is a two-part event at Showplace, with two ticket options:
-> At 7 p.m. in Showplace’s Erica Cherney Theatre, audience members will experience a full concert from the Songs of Freedom tour by Measha and her ensemble.
-> Immediately following the concert, a limited number of audience members who have purchased the full Concert & Champagne Reception package will go behind the velvet rope to an exclusive soiree with Measha, hosted by PSO Music Director & Conductor Michael Newnham.
Tickets are priced at $115 for the Concert & Champagne Reception and $60 for the Concert Only. To purchase tickets, visit the box office in-person (290 George St. N.), go online or call 705-742-SHOW(7469).
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Dinosaur Exhibit Coming To Lansdowne Place
/A neat exhibit is currently under construction at Lansdowne Place Mall: Indian River Reptile Zoo will have a Dinosaur Exhibit on the lower level of the mall that is slated to open Monday, March 12th.
The exhibit will showcase a collection of 20-plus life-size dinosaurs—some of which even move and roar—creating a thrilling and educational experience for all ages to enjoy.
“I’m not sure who is more excited about dinosaurs coming to the mall, the adults or children!” says Emily Dart, Marketing Director for Lansdowne Place, Cushman Wakefield Asset Services. “We are always looking for opportunities to offer new experiences for the community to enjoy and could not be happier to partner with the Indian River Reptile Zoo to bring this exciting dinosaur exhibit to the mall.”
The exhibit will be located in the vacant unit between Payless and The Body Shop located on the lower level. Admission will be a minimum donation of $5 (per person) with all proceeds supporting the zoo and care of their reptiles.
Click here for more information on the exhibit (including hours and pricing).
TV Series Anne Filming More Scenes In Millbrook
/The TV series Anne has been in Millbrook on several occasions over the past couple years filming scenes for the show, and they were back in this charming Ontario village near Peterborough on Tuesday (February 27th) shooting more.
The CBC/Netflix series Anne is based on the 1908 classic novel Anne of Green Gables, and Millbrook is transformed into Charlottetown, PEI for some scenes. Here are some pictures below from the set on what turned out to be beautiful, balmy winter day for filming...
Here's 8 Sets Of Twins With Santa At Peterborough Square
/Peterborough photographer Carl Hoskisson has been shooting Santa photos at Peterborough Square for a decade but the one he took on Saturday morning (December 16th) might be among the most epic.
Eight sets of twins gathered with their plaidtastic parents from Peterborough Parents of Multiples for a picture with Santa, and Hoskisson somehow managed to capture this incredibly cute picture that has us seeing double.
Photo by Carl Hoskisson
"It was a unique opportunity," Hoskisson tells PTBOCanada of photographing all the twins. "It's always fun to be a part of something special like that."
Hoskisson has had lots of experience shooting large groups of the years—he is a professional wedding photographer—which allowed him to pull off this group shot quickly.
Here is another picture he captured of one set of the twins...
Photo by Carl Hoskisson
Carl and Santa will be Peterborough Square Monday to Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) taking more photos. Kids, families, groups and pets—yes, pets—are all welcome. Indeed, Carl will be making a donation to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society for every pet picture he takes.
If twin pets show up? Well that's a whole other story.
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Petes Host First Ever Star Wars Night
/The Peterborough Petes host the Ottawa 67’s on Thursday, December 14th at 7:05 pm in their first-ever Star Wars Night.
Fans are encouraged to be on the lookout for Star Wars characters throughout the PMC, and are also invited to dress as their favourite Star Wars characters for a chance to win a prize. Different Star Wars elements will be present throughout the game.
Thursday’s game is also the annual OHL Onside fundraising and awareness night in partnership with the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC). OHL Onside is a project aimed at increasing the understanding and awareness of young players’ responsibility to demonstrate respect for women, girls, and community members through their actions and words.
Representatives of KSAC will take part in a pre-game ceremony. There will be various activities throughout the game in support of KSAC’s MENding Program, as well as United Way of Peterborough. Fans can take part in a second intermission chuck-a-puck for their chance to win a Bluetooth compact stereo, Pond Hockey-Opoly, and a basket of holiday treats.
Game tickets are available starting at $8 through the Collins Barrow PMC Box Office, online, or by phone at (705) 743-3561.
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You Don't Want To Miss The Jungle Book At Showplace
/Arbor Theatre's holiday productions are always a must-see and this year's is this no exception: The cast of The Jungle Book has been training hard for the play, which runs at Showplace in downtown Peterborough Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th.
The all-star team behind the production includes Ray Henderson (writer, co-director and producer); Brianna Hill (co-director); Beau Dixon (music); Kate Bemrose, Madison Sheward and Rachael Froggatt (choreography); Jennifer Sek and Jess Payne (costumes and makeup); John Fewings (set design); Khira McFadden (stage manager); and Bev Breedon (producer).
The cast training
