The Trash & The Wolf 101.5 Building Awareness for Relief Efforts in Japan

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This Wednesday, The Trash will be donating 100 percent of cover charge proceeds to the relief effort in Japan, which their Prime Minister Nato Kan calls "the toughest and the most difficult crisis for Japan" in the 65 years since the end of World War II.

Also, local radio station The Wolf has set up a special page on their website where you can learn about various ways to help Japan via the Red Cross, and get more information about the situation there. (Their sister station Kruz FM has done the same.)

If you know of other events/resources happening in Peterborough to raise money for Japan, please add to our comments section below or email us at tips@ptbocanada.com.

 
[The Trash "Retro Relief Rules" on Facebook; The Wolf page for relief efforts]

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Former NHL-er George Laraque Speaking In Peterborough This Wednesday

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The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) has organized a one-day event this Wednesday (March 16th) called “Georges Laraque: My Canadian Story”. Laraque will be sharing his experiences as a second-generation immigrant from Haiti and how it influenced his experiences growing up in Tracy, a small community outside Montreal.

On the ice, he was known as an "enforcer" but off it, he is known for his outgoing and friendly personality. He is committed and passionate about a number of causes, including animal welfare, the relief effort in Haiti, and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Also, he continues to be involved with numerous charities and wants to serve as a positive role model to young people.

The event takes place this Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre. Tickets are available for free—limited to 4 per person—at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (205 Sherbrooke St Unit D, across from the Fire Hall, in person only).

For more info, please contact Jason Stabler, Coordinator of the PPCII, at (705) 743-0882 x230 or via email at jason@nccpeterborough.ca.

[Photo via George Laraque Facebook page]

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PtboPics: St. Patrick's Day Parade

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[Related: Video of the parade]

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Video: Dean Del Mastro Is Completely Condescending To Margaret Atwood

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[UPDATE] More on the story here.

[YouTube; Atwood and MP scrap over copyright]

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Accident In East City Leads To Criminal Charges & Recovery Of Loaded Handgun

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service today...

Accident leads to Criminal Charges and the recovery of a loaded handgun:

On March 11th, 2011 at approximately 8:15 pm a single motor vehicle accident occurred on Hunter St E at the intersection of Burnham St. The accident and it's cause is currently under police investigation.

During the course of the investigation a male was seen by witnesses flee from the involved vehicle. There were two other males still at the vehicle, both suffering injuries from the collision. Witnesses alerted police of the fleeing male and the foot prints in the fresh snow were tracked. During the course of the search ammunition and a loaded revolver were recovered. Shortly after the male suspect who had fled the accident was also located and arrested.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested for Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle.

The three involved males were all wearing clothing identifying them as either involved with, or supporters of, the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang.

Charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Breach of a Prohibition Order is 29 year old Mark Cleary of Peterborough. Cleary and co-accused, 36 year old Keith Nolan of Richmond Hill, are also charged with Careless Storage of a Firearm, Occupying a Motor Vehicle with a Firearm present, Possession of a Restricted Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Weapons Dangerous and Possession of a Controlled Substance. They will appear in court via video appearance later this morning in order to begin the process of determining their innocence or guilt.

The third occupant of the Vehicle was transported to PRHC for treatment of his injuries. The police investigation is continuing regarding his involvement and further information will be released when available.

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Stuff To Do In Peterborough This Weekend (And Remember To Turn Your Clocks Forward!)

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A rainy walk through Millennium Park, Photo by Evan HoltFriday

Trent Valley Archives presents Scandals & Scoundrels Pub Crawl, 7 p.m. Meet at the Simcoe Street Bus Terminal (190 Simcoe Street) $20

Showplace Performance Centre presents Danny Bronson and Searson Band, 7 p.m. $28

Saturday

Better Baby Expo, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) Adults $5/Children FREE

Sunday

3rd Annual Synchronized Swimming Show (10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - $3 for students and $5 for adults) Trent University Athletics Center

7th Annual Seedy Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m St. James United Church (221 Romaine Street) 

Peterborough DBIA presents the 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2 p.m. Starting from City Hall (500 George St. N)

Trent University's Skating Team presents "Rock Through the Ages" at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne Street, West)  6 p.m. $3 Adults/$1 Children & Seniors

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ZOOBOMBS, Sun RaRaRa & Action Makes Playing The Spill This Friday

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Action Makes, who played here last month, are returning Friday (March 11th) to play The Spill—this time with Sun RaRaRa and Tokyo's ZOOBOMBS.

The show starts at about 10:00 p.m. at The Spill, which is located at 414 George St. N. Make sure to check out these great indie acts.

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David Goyette Launches New Book "Heading to Happy" At Splice

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David proudly displays his new book. Photo by Evan HoltDavid Goyette, Executive Assistant to Mayor Daryl Bennett, was at Splice last night to launch his new book, Heading to Happy. This is David's second book, and it took him just over three years to write it. Heading to Happy is David's personal collection of 40 learned lessons in the art of living.

Exerpts were read by Betsy McGregor and Tim Rowat, while Jason Chessar gave a personal comentary on how the book influenced him.

David's book consists of 40 notes, but the most important one to him is based on the last line of The Beatles song "The End" on Abbey Road—"The love you take, Is equal to the love you make." That is the most important message David would like to convey.

All proceeds of the evening were donated to Our Space, and graciously accepted by Our Space Executive Director, Ken Whatman.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Your Chance To Provide Valuable Input On PRHC's Strategic Planning

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PRHC is encouraging Peterborough residents who haven’t done so to complete their online survey before the deadline of Monday, March 14. So far, the survey has received more than 200 responses. This is your chance to provide valuable input on PRHC, which is building a strategic plan to shape the hospital's future—and further address the needs of our community. Check out more info on PRHC and their vision planning in this excellent video below:


[PRHC online survey; PRHC Strategic Planning Video]

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Peterborough's Old YMCA Building Downtown Is Getting Major Reno

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[chextvDOTcom]

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