Growing Peterborough Snow Polar Bear Family Has Become Feel Good Winter Story Of 2020

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What started out as a solo Mama Snow Bear has grown with the addition of two cubs, and what’s shaping to be the most adorable, feel good story of the winter in Peterborough.

These “polar bears” near George and Parkhill have become a major attraction for passers-by, with the community basically “adopting” these bears as their own.

With each new cub lovingly created and designed, it’s like the community is having another baby.

Mamma Snow bear with her cub in Peterborough is what the 🌎 needs.

900 Likes, 23 Comments - @ptbo_canada on Instagram: "Mamma Snow bear with her cub in Peterborough is what the 🌎 needs."

The comments are pouring in on our Facebook post of the new cub addition from a great photo taken by Christine Liu.

”Hats off to the creators of this, you have brought so much joy to passers by!!”, said one commenter. “What a happy sight to drive past every day. Thank You,” said another. “Pass by everyday on school bus, kids love it. Thank you for doing this,” still another person added.

Check out our Facebook post below to see all the awesome comments…

It will melt our hearts when the Spring thaw comes and these bears melt away. But the memories this family has created for parents and kids alike will not be forgotten, and perhaps they’ll be back next Winter.

Neil Morton(@neildmorton) has created a short video on TikTok with music Moonlight. #snowmanfriend #checkyourvibe #fyp #foryou #peterborough #canadacheck

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If You're Hearing Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Extra Loud In Peterborough On June 14th, Here's Why

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Baby Shark Live!, the brand new, fully immersive concert experience, will continue to make a splash across North America by playing over 70 cities in Spring 2020, including Peterborough.  

The live tour of the viral sensation hits the the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Sunday, June 14th at 2 p.m. Tickets for Baby Shark Live! at PMC will go on-sale Friday, December 13th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Presale for PMC Scoop members is Tuesday, December 10th from noon until Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 p.m. 

“We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets across North America,” says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “This is a cultural phenomenon and we are very pleased how families have responded to Baby Shark live on stage.”

The live show is based on Pinkfong’s viral earworm and global dance phenomenon, Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will delight as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs, including, of course, Baby Shark.

For tickets and additional information, click here Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo.

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Millbrook Gets A Starring Role In New Film Let It Snow Out On Netflix November 8th

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The beautiful town of Millbrook, the backdrop for many film productions, is now on display in the new Netflix romantic comedy Let It Snow out November 8th.

Based on the best-selling young adult novel of the same name, the plot revolves around a snowstorm that hits a small town on Christmas Eve, where a group of high school seniors finds their friendships and love lives unexpectedly colliding. Many of the scenes were filmed in Millbrook during production earlier this year.


Watch the official trailer here…

When a snowstorm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, a group of high school seniors finds their friendships and love lives unexpectedly colliding. Watch Let It Snow, Only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80201542 SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/29qBUt7 About Netflix: Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 158 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages.

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The Strumbellas To Rock Peterborough February 7th

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The Strumbellas have announced their Rattlesnake Canadian Tour, and it includes at stop at the Memorial Centre in Peterborough on February 7th.

The Strumbellas released their highly anticipated fourth album, Rattlesnake, on March 29th. It was recorded on the band’s home turf, at the legendary Bathouse Recording Studio outside of Kingston and at Revolution Recording in Toronto.

Strumbellas photo via their Facebook page

Tickets for The Strumbellas show at PMC—Halifax’s Neon Dreams are joining them as their special guests—go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10 a.m. in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office inside the PMC, by phone at 705.743.3561 or online here.

Watch the Strumbellas perform a beautiful rendition of “Run” at The Mount Chapel in Peterborough from 2015…

Episode 5 of Season 4 features a special Bandwagon Live At the Mount with The Strumbellas performing "Run". The Mount is a former convent that sat empty for years and is being renovated into a cultural and living space.

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Millbrook Is Swooning Over Josh Duhamel And He Is Swooning Over Them

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Heartthrob actor Josh Duhamel is in Millbrook filming the superhero drama Netflix series Jupiter's Legacy, and he is being incredibly gracious with fans.

“Best day ever, got to meet Josh Duhamel today at work,” says Taylor Froggatt on Facebook of meeting the Transformers star. “Gotta love when they film Netflix movies in Millbrook. So star struck right now.”

Photo by Taylor Froggatt (Facebook)

The Valley Shop in Millbrook posted this pic below to their Facebook page…

As well, The Quilter’s Bolt in Millbrook posted this picture to their Facebook page…

“Josh was kind enough to stop and take selfies with us Nexicom ladies. Love working in Millbrook,” says Suzanne Tyo-Whiston on Facebook where she posted this selfie picture with him.

Oh, and when he’s not taking photos with adoring fans, he is doing some filming—as evidenced by this photo by Pastry Peddler…

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The 9th Annual Hootenanny Returns To Hunter Street This Saturday

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The 9th Annual Hootenanny returns to Hunter Street this Saturday, August 10th, with an amazing lineup including…

-> Paper Shakers at noon

-> The Lohrwoods at 1:15 p.m.

-> Dylan Ireland at 2:30 p.m.

-> House of David Gang at 3:45 p.m.

-> Crystal Shawanda at 5 p.m.

-> Lindsay Barr at 6:15 p.m.

-> Stacey Kay at 7:30 p.m.

-> The Dreamboats at 8:45 p.m.

-> The Jonny Trash Super Group at 10 p.m.

Photo courtesy DBIA

Hootenanny runs from noon to 11 p.m. on Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets, and admission is free. This year’s event features a selection of downtown vendors and activities along Hunter Street.

The Jonny Trash Super Group will be a surprise collective of various musicians connected with the late Jonathan Hall. Known endearingly by his friends as Jonny Trash, this group will pay tribute to their friend who passed away suddenly earlier this year at the age of 44. 

Photo courtesy DBIA

Stacey Kay, who performs at 7:30 p.m., was a finalist on America’s Got Talent, won the Canadian Songwriters Award for best Adult Contemporary/Pop song of 2018 with “Weight On My Shoulders,” and gained recognition with a spontaneous performance of one of Busta Rhymes’ fastest raps in a South Carolina Walgreens that went viral with over 40 million views. 

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Feature Film Beacon Street Shooting Scenes In Downtown Millbrook

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The beautiful town of Millbrook near Peterborough, which is often used for scenes on TV series and movies, has once again been transformed into a set for Beacon Street, a new feature film in production being filmed on location there for several days.

Many of the stores and cafes in town have been transformed for scenes in this Netflix movie, including the local Home Hardware, which is now Rudolph’s Dry Tack & Hardware…

The Millbrook Business Improvement Area posted to their Facebook page video of all the people from the film production supporting business in the community, including the Pastry Peddlar…

Here are a couple more pictures from the set…

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The Ferris Wheel Is Returning To Peterborough Ex

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Organizers of the Peterborough Ex have contracted Magical Midways to be their midway operator for this summer’s Peterborough Ex, which runs August 8th-11th at Morrow Park.

Peterborough Ex attendees can expect to see a new mix of rides for thrill-seekers, families and little children—and the always-popular Ferris Wheel will be making a return.

Photo courtesy Peterborough Ex

“We’ve been hearing that Peterborough has been looking for more variety and better value from our midway,” says Ryan Moore, President of the Peterborough Agricultural Society, which runs the Ex. “Magical Midways has a wide selection of midway games and rides that we are excited to be bringing to this year’s Ex.”

The family-run operator has been providing midway fun for three generations and have been involved in fairs and exhibitions throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Photo courtesy Peterborough Ex

Advance ride-all-day midway passes will be available for $25 (regularly priced $40) and are available online or at The Peterborough Ex Office, Starfra Feeds, Sunderland Co-Op, Morello’s Independent and Craft Works at the Barn.

Admission passes for all four days are $10 per person and children under five are free. For more information, to volunteer or sponsor the Ex—now in its 174th year—visit peterboroughex.ca.

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Choo Choo News: Zoo's Miniature Train Ride Slated To Open June 22nd

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The zoo’s miniature train ride—whose opening was delayed this year due to a construction project to rehabilitate the Pump House at the dam where the train runs being delayed—is now slated to finally open for the season.

The zoo says they are hoping to open on Saturday, June 22nd, which would be great as the weather is actually looking somewhat promising for this weekend.

So fingers crossed that the train—one of the zoo’s more popular attractions—will start up… and the weather will hold up!

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Millennium Park To Take On Jurassic Park Feel For Raptors Fans On Game Nights

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Mayor Diane Therrien is hosting the live broadcast of the Toronto Raptors NBA Finals games with a large, outdoor screen in Millennium Park, starting Friday, June 7th, with Game 4 (tipoff is at at 9 p.m).

The live broadcast viewings in Millennium Park (located at 130 King St.) under the stars are free to attend. Bring your blanket for the ground or chair, and join as the community—like other Jurassic Park-type outdoor public viewings across Canada—cheer on the Raptors together as they seek their first NBA championship title.

Mayor Therrien at Jurassic, er, Millennium Park

“We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate Canadian sports,” says Mayor Therrien. “I hope to see everyone there. Go Raptors!”

Toronto Raptors Live broadcast viewings in Millennium Park (130 King St.) are as follows…

• Game 4 – Friday, June 7, 9 p.m.
• Game 5 – Monday, June 10, 9 p.m.
• Game 6 – Thursday, June 13, 9 p.m. (if necessary)
• Game 7 – Sunday, June 16, 8 p.m. (if necessary)

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