PtboPics: Standoff in the Patch

The man has been captured by police. Here's a couple photos our creative director Evan Holt took at the scene:

[Man, 43, apprehended after standoff at a Hunter St. W. apartment]

So what does Peterborough's Downtown Mean to You?

As the Examiner reports, Peterborough's BrandHealth—an advertising agency located in the heart of downtown—has launched a new campaign called "Make It Your Own Downtown" as part of its efforts to rebrand downtown Peterborough, and draw more attention (and people) to the downtown.

As well, the campaign is meant to encourage us to start thinking about what this vital area means to the fabric of the city.

Earlier concepts for BrandHealth downtown rebranding campaignWhat would you do to rebrand our downtown? Or, is it just fine as is? Give us your thoughts.

[Make it Your Own Downtown Launched; BrandHealth]

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PtboPic: Mark Steenhuis of the Peterborough Lakers in action at season home opener last night (the Lakers won 10-8)

[photo submitted by Stewart Stick, @stickshots]

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Wild Rock Outfitters Is Staying Right Where They Are (But Renovating)

There has been speculation that Wild Rock Outfitters is moving to another location, but those rumours have been put to rest. From co-owner Scott Murison in their just-released June newsletter: "I would like to say 'Wild Rock is NOT moving!!!!!'  We will be renovating our present building."

[News from Wild Rock, Wild Rock Outfitters]

[Related: Building A Mystery]

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It's A Reusable Exchange Weekend

Looking for a new homeThis weekend is a Reusable Exchange Weekend in the Patch. Put your reusable items at your curb on Friday and if they haven't been picked up by Sunday evening, well, bring them back in!

[Reusable Exchange Weekend; Waste Management]

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Must See: Peterborough Dragon Boat Festivals

This Saturday (June 5th) will mark the 10th Anniversary of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Del Crary Park on Little Lake.

More than 100 community teams are participating in this year's event, which is a fundraiser for the PRHC's Breast Assessment Centre.

The following weekend, from June 11 to 13, breast cancer survivor teams from around the globe will be here participating in the International Dragon Boat Festival on Little Lake.

Peterborough's Survivors Abreast is hosting this worldwide event, which is meant to raise breast cancer awareness internationally and encourage participation from breast cancer survivors.

Make sure to come out and support these wonderful events. Fun to watch and a great cause!

A team practice for the Dragon Boat Festival

[Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival; International Dragon Boat Festival; Survivors Abreast]

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Building A Mystery

Who's moving in?The "For Sale" sign has been taken down, but who will move in is still a mystery.

[Big Box-store at Co-op backed]

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Every Hump Day: The Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market!

Don't forget to check out the Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market on Wednesdays (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.). It's at a new location this year in the Louis St. Parking Lot, just off of Charlotte between Louis St. and Aylmer St. N.

Market-goers can find a wide assortment of local produce and meats, coffee, fresh-cut flowers, perennial and annual plants, veggie and herb seedlings, lunches to go and much more from the 30 or so vendors.

For more on the downtown market, check out this excellent YouTube video:

[Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market]

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Peterborough Is Going Twitter Crazy!

Further proof that Peterborough—or "Twitterborough", as @ptbogreenup would say—is catching on to this whole Twitter craze: This snapshot at right shows areas where people are tweeting from over the span of a few hours in our city. Looks like we've adopted it rather well!

[Source: Official Twitter app for the iPhone]

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20th Annual Great Gilmour Street Garage Sale Was a Grand Old Time

The 20th Annual Great Gilmour Street Garage Sale was today, and thousands of people showed up on a beautiful day in the Patch. Just about everything was up for sale, from baked goods and books to kid's toys and antiques. Numerous fundraising groups were at this epic garage sale, such as Plants for Parkinson's, Elizabeth Fry Society and Rock Camp for Girls (aka RC4G), who were selling used items to go to their camper subsidy and gear funds.  

Here's some pictures our Creative Director Evan Holt took at the event, which is so popular it spills over into neighbouring streets. 

 

 

[Related: An event first, a yard sale second]

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