Singer Sarah Loucks Newest Music Video "Be As It Should" Shot Locally

Check out Peterborough native Sarah Loucks' most recent music video, "Be As It Should", which was filmed in nearby Cavan. You can follow her on Twitter for news and upcoming tour dates.

["Be As It Should" video]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Speakers Series "Visionaries of Change" A True Inspiration

Honourable Peter Adams Recently, the Peterborough Speakers Series "Visionaries of Change" presented by the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation took place at The Venue. Seven speakers from the local area brought their personal stories of belief, courage, and inspiration to the stage to share with an audience of about 150 people. This event, which will now become an annual thing, raises funds for the five local Peterborough Networked Family Health Teams.

Tracey Groombridge with Laura Kennedy & Julie Brown

Katherine sharing her stories about her trek to Mt. EverestI had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Katherine Barron, who at 16 years old completed the Everest Base Camp Trek in October 2010. Katherine joined the Royal Canadian Army Cadets at age 12 after hearing a presentation and immediately knew it was the right fit for her.  She discussed her challenges and triumphs that she faced as she prepared for such an experience not even knowing yet whether she'd be one of the 16 people chosen. Once chosen, anticipation and nervousness grew and even the day of departure they all had to pass one last fitness test before boarding the airplane—which unfortunately sent two people returning home. Katherine set off on this once-in-a-lifetime journey for 17 days. Throughout the trek, there was a constant rollercoaster of emotions and physical exhaustion with the long days, illness and lower oxygen levels with being at such a high altitude. Katherine hopes by sharing her story of the difference cadets has made in her life and the opportunities she has had will encourage other youth to join and discover the discipline and dedication she has experienced.

John Hastings chatting with guests from the evening.Canadian Kayak National Team member John Hastings captivated the audience with footage of his kayak journeys over the years and how driven he's been to pursue his dreams, despite the challenges that he has faced. Yet he continues to strive harder to accomplish all the goals he has set for himself.  

I was so honoured to be in the company of such wonderful people for the evening. It was definitely a reminder that we are capable of being resilient and to not let obstacles we are faced with force us to give up. Rather, those obstacles should only be a motivator to get the best out of what life has to offer us.  

Thank you to all who made this event happen and I already look forward to next year's event and the stories that will be shared to inspire us all.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: Exhibition "Walter Walker: A Life In Canoes" Opens At Canadian Canoe Museum

Walter Walker

A wonderful new exhibit opened last night at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Click to see the pictures...

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PtboPics: Jonathan Bennett And Natalee Caple Read From New Poetry Books

Last night at Titles Bookstore, two authors—Natalee Caple and Jonathan Bennett—read from their recently released books. The excerpts of poetry that were read from Natalee's The Semiconducting Dictionary (Our Strindberg) and Jonathan's Civil and Civic were both enlightening and humorous. 

Natalee CapleJonathan Bennett


[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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"Ted On The Roof" Wraps Up Decade Of Fundraising For Leukemia Research

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Peterborough's Mike O'Connor & Jag Tanna Involved With Upcoming Film "Textuality"

[UPDATE: Monday, May 9th -- The Venue is showing a FREE screening of Textuality this Wednesday (May 11th). Doors to the Venue lobby bar open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.]

[UPDATE: Tuesday, April 5, 7:05 a.m. -- the Textuality soundtrack that Mike O'Connor and Jag Tanna had a hand in (see below for more deets) is now live. Check it out here—Canadians are representing!]

The upcoming romantic comedy Textuality (starring Jason Lewis, Eric McCormack and Carly Pope), about two people trying to navigate multiple relationships in the modern dating world, has a significant Peterborough connection. Mike O'Connor, co-founder of WIND Mobile, is executive producer on the movie and producer of the soundtrack, and I Mother Earth's Jag Tanna collaborated with Vapor Music on the soundtrack. Both O'Connor and Tanna reside here in Peterborough.

The Canadian release is set for April 22nd in select cities across Canada, and the soundtrack comes out April 1st.

[TextualityMovie.com; @TextualityMovie on Twitter; Textuality on Facebook]




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Election Peterborough: How Social Media Will Have An Impact (And How To Interact With Local Candidates)

In the past, it was much easier for politicians to avoid any meaningful dialogue with constituents while they were out on the campaign trail: to hide behind attack ads or to stick to carefully prepared key messages written by party spin doctors.

That is beginning to change, thanks to social media.

We, the citizens of Peterborough, can now do the following:

 • engage with the political candidates on Twitter and on Facebook, asking that they run a campaign that is about issues and that they steer clear of personal attacks, half-truths, and hyperbole;
 
• insist that they provide factual, verifiable answers about their political record and that they spell out their plans for our riding in as much detail as possible;
 
• attend public events featuring the candidates and share audio and video footage of those presentations with our fellow voters via social media;
 
write to the candidates about issues that matter to us and share their responses so that everyone can benefit from what we learn.
 
I intend to monitor the Facebook pages and Twitter feeds for Dean Del Mastro (CPC), Betsy McGregor (Lib), Dave Nickle (NDP), and the Green Party candidate (when that person is declared). I hope you will, too.

I hope you'll ask them questions and engage them in conversation so that, come voting day, you'll have a clear sense of which candidate will do the best job of representing the interests of the citizens of Peterborough Riding.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE CANDIDATES ONLINE:

Dean Del Mastro
web: TheDeanTeam.ca
facebook: Facebook.com/deandelmastro
twitter: @votedelmastro

Betsy McGregor
web: Betsymcgregor.liberal.ca
facebook: Facebook.com/betsymcgregor
twitter: @betsymcgregor

Dave Nickle
web: Davenickle.ca
facebook: Facebook.com/pages/Dave-Nickle/133285860052348
twitter: @davenickle


[written by PtboCanada contributor Ann Douglas]


[Related: Election Race Has Begun In Peterborough (And Jabs Already Starting To Fly)]

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PtboPics: Peterborough Roller Derby Is Being Featured Today On Newswatch at 5:30

[UPDATE: And here's the video from shoot.]

With the Peterborough Roller Derby now boasting two teams, The Electric City Rollers and The Damage Dollz and a possible venue at the Douro Arena, CHEX TV's Teresa Kaszuba felt it was her time to try out for the team. Watch Newswatch at 5:30 today to catch the full tryout. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek behind the scenes at the shoot...  

Getting geared upOrganizer Lucid Lou getting miked upLow angle shot as the team practices their footwork

Teresa laces up, wearing fishnet stockings and safety gearTeresa gets used to gliding on wheelsIt's not as easy as it looks!*Phew* Solid ground

 

[Related: Newswatch at 5:30; Weekend Wrap-Up: Peterborough Roller Derby Chooses Team Name, New Yoga Studio... And Supermoon!; PtboPics: Peterborough Roller Derby League Roll Into Second Practice]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Weekend Wrap-up: Peterborough Roller Derby Chooses Team Name, New Yoga Studio... And Supermoon!

Weekend Wrapup

Spring was in the air and there was lots to see and do in the Patch this weekend. Here is a quick wrap-up...

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Video: Interview With Peterborough Music Legend Washboard Hank

Washboard Hank is playing from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Red Dog today as part of St. Patty's Day festivities there.

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