The PCVS Report Has Been Released

The Report to the Minister on Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's review process can be now found online. 

Facilitator Joan Green does not recommend the review be redone. According to a release, "Although Green does not recommend that the board redo the accommodation review, she recommends that the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board strengthen its policy to support more deliberative accommodation review processes in the future. Green also expresses confidence that secondary schools and students in the City of Peterborough will be well served with the excellent facilities and programming being planned."

In a nutshell, she says the board did its job. More coverage here.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The Longest Running Irish Party In Peterborough Is This Saturday

In keeping with tradition, the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club will host their St. Patrick's Day Celebrations this Saturday (March 17th) from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Evinrude Centre.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Reggie's Forced To Close Their Chip Truck At Trent

[UPDATE: Canteen of Kawartha, a small locally owned company which has been in business in Peteborough 30 years, has been awarded the contract. They will serve home-made burgers and fresh curd poutine there, as well as a number of healthier food options.]

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This announcement was made on Reggie's Facebook page yesterday:

 

As of this morning, there were already 51 comments to the post and folks seem ready to take action to discourage this from happening. We all have fond memories of making our way to the chip truck after a long bike ride or hike—or just when you had a craving for one of their delicious burgers and fries. If you would like to voice your concerns regarding this decision, contact the City of Peterborough - Recreation Department at 705. 742.7777 Ext 1873. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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These #PeterTweeter Certificates Will Soon Be Hanging On Our Plaid Wall

Thank you #PeterTweeter voters for voting us (@Ptbo_Canada) Best Local News Coverage, Peter Leader and Peter Tweeter! We are honoured!

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Presto Chango: It's Winter again!

Careful on the roads, we're supposed to get 5 to 10 cm today.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Dragons' Den Hosting Auditions In Peterborough At Trent University February 16th

If you're interested in trying out for the hit CBC show Dragons' Den, you can audition in Peterborough February 16th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Trent University. Producers are coming to town, and local entrepreneurs can pitch them for the chance to get on a taping of the show in Toronto.

The producers are making more than 40 stops in Canadian cities, and Peterborough is the second stop on their recent cross Canada search to find prospects for future episodes.

The auditions in Peterborough are hosted by Trent University Conference & Hospitality Services at the Great Hall at Trent University (1770 West Bank Drive).

No experience is necessary and participants of all ages are encouraged to audition.

More info can be found here and here.

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A Creative Cocktail Happens This Tuesday Evening At Market Hall

This Tuesday (February 7th), Market Hall (140 Charlotte Street) will be the venue for the latest Creative Cocktail. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to meet, network and collaborate with professionals from local businesses. If you would like to attend or for more info, contact Chantelle Held by email, call 705.743.0777 ext. 2132 or RSVP via Twitter or Facebook.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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1st Annual PeterTweeter Awards To Take Place At Splice March 1st

Everyone is expected to wear plaid at one of the most hyped, exciting events to come to Peterborough in a while—the PeterTweeter Awards, which recognizes the best of Twitter in Peterborough.

Hosted by The Wolf's Dani Stover and KRUZ FM's Catherine Hanrahan, the #Petertweeter will showcase some of the Patch's best "tweeps", covering everything from food, music and crafts to entertainment, music and news.

The awards show takes place on March 1^st at 7:30 p.m. at Splice Lounge and Restaurant.

Tickets are $10 and available at the WOLF/KRUZ and Peterborough Green-Up, and proceeds from the event are going to Peterborough Green-Up.

We (@Ptbo_Canada) are pleased to be nominated in 3 categories, including Best Local News Coverage.

Cast your votes here.

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