A Look At Tango In Peterborough's Fashion District

Désirée Fawn in her funky storeDésirée Fawn, who has been the new owner of Tango since April, invited PtboCanada to the shop in Peterborough's Fashion District to take a peek at all that it has to offer. Located at 366 George Street North, it is a must-stop when shopping downtown for something new to add to your closet. Tango prides itself as being "carefully curated to fit your lifestyle, body, and budget."

The store is welcoming and beautifully laid out with the works of Jackson Creek Press and Lucky Jackson on display, all of which gives this little downtown gem a sense of community and shopping local.  

Désirée strives to find unique clothing and accessory lines that you can't just walk into every store and find. Through various online resources, blogs and recommendations from her suppliers, the store is filled with brands that have a unique style, feel and look to them.

A few little updates around the shop - new shelves!

Désirée has been thrilled with the popularity of Yoga Jeans she sells. You have to try on a pair to truly appreciate how comfy and amazing these jeans really are. More styles, colours and sizes will be arriving at the store soon so be sure to check them out.

Take advantage of Tango's current promotion by buying a gift card for a friend and in turn you end up with savings for yourself in the new year. 

To find out more about Désirée and the shop, visit Facebook, Twitter or the Tango website. Holiday hours are Monday/Tuesday 10 to 6, Wednesday 10 to 5, Thursday/Friday 10 to 8, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday  12 to 5.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Missing Peterborough Teen: Devon McNulty

Photo supplied by police

[****POLICE UPDATE****: Devon has been located safe. Police thank you for your assistance.]

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From a Peterborough Police Release...

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Devon McNulty. Devon was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 18), 2012 in the area of Herbert Street. He is described as approximately 5’5”, 190lbs, light/fair complexion, light brown short hair (buzz cut style) and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black high-top running shoes and a red fleece sweater with the word “CANADA” printed across the front. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122.

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Kruz's New Morning Show With Pete Dalliday & Catherine Hanrahan Starts Monday

The new morning team at Kruz FM is Pete Dalliday and Catherine Hanrahan, and their show starts Monday (November 10th).

[KRUZ FM]

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St. Peter's High School Students Bring It With Superhero Outfits During Head Of The Trent Regatta

We spotted a superhero team at Head of the Trent Saturday (September 29th) at Trent University that spectators loved—"Go Justice League!" shouted a few cheering fans. The team is composed of Grade 12 St. Peter's students Owen Barker (3rd seat, as Spider-Man), Sam Lapum as Robin, Trevor Leahy as Superman, Matt Lapum as Batman, and their coxie Emma Arsenal. "We had the option to either row in Peterborough unisuits, or go with our superhero ones," says Owen. "We decided to stand out and have a little fun with the crowd. This was a last minute decision, but judging by the crowd everyone seemed to enjoy the suits! To bad we can't wear them when competing for our school this coming spring!"

[Head of the Trent Regatta]

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Ben Rough & Friends Walk To The Beer Store & Make Music Video On The Way

The song is called "St. David's Walk" and the video was recorded on an iPhone. Well done.

[YouTube]

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Peterborough Author David Goyette Releases New Book "Be Brief!"

David Goyette, Executive Assistant to Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett and the man who pens our "Backroom Briefing" column here at PtboCanada.com, is releasing a new book called Be Brief!: Fifty Milestone Speeches In Fifty Words Each.

According to a release, the book "extols the virtues of brevity in public speaking through the example of 50 original milestone speeches, each of which is 50 words in length." The speeches are divided into five categories—political speeches, business speeches, special event speeches, family speeches and personal speeches.

This is Goyette's third book, and the proceeds from Be Brief! will go toward The Purple Onion Festival, Peterborough’s celebration of local food and culture.

The official launch of the book takes place next Thursday (September 13th) at Splice (379 George St.) at 5 p.m. and is open to all.

Books are available from the author David Goyette and at Happenstance Books in Lakefield.

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Video Inside Gallery At This & That's New Art Exhibit By Emerging Artist Nick Threndyle

August through September, you can see Exile, a new art exhibit on display by emerging artist Nick Threndyle at This and That store (330 Charlotte St.). This debut exhibition features "captivating and striking paintings on 'alternative' materials such as salvaged, rusty metal and distressed wood." For more on This and That, click here.

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Mike Melnik Is Leaving KRUZ-FM To Focus On His Growing Business Impact Communications

Mike Melnik pictured reading Maclean's to his beloved RosieMike Melnik is stepping down as morning show co-host of Mike and Catherine in the Morning on KRUZ-FM to focus full-time on his growing media production business Impact Communications.

The radio veteran—known fondly to his devoted listeners as "The Morning Mayor"—will be finishing up with KRUZ-FM in November, the station announced this morning.
 
"While I am sad to leave my KRUZ-FM family, I am excited that my personal business, Impact Communications, continues to grow—so much so that it is becoming increasingly challenging to split my time between working at KRUZ-FM and my company," says Melnik in a release.
 
"Peterborough will be losing someone special on local radio but we are thrilled for Mike and the opportunity for him to focus on his media production business," adds JJ Johnston, General Manager, Corus Radio Peterborough in the release.

Melnik is proud of the fundraising KRUZ-FM has generated over the years—particularly to have been part of the annual Three Loonies Broadcast which started as a "lark" on the morning show and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Kawartha Food Share.

No replacement has been named yet for Melnik to work alongside his co-host Catherine Hanrahan. Let the speculation begin.

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A Touching Memorial For Peterborough's Emma Purdie

20-year-old Emma Purdie, who had a major impact on anyone that knew her, died tragically early Friday morning after a fall from the top of the Simcoe Street Parking Garage. Emma, a recent graduate of PCVS, was studying at Queen's University.

"She just had a true joie de vie," her mother Barb tells The Examiner. "She was just so full of life. And she just had the most incredible laugh. She was just so positive and upbeat, always a glass-is-half-full type person. We’re not coping. We’re devastated. She was just so full of life and now she’s gone. She had such an amazing future ahead of her and I think that’s the hardest thing. She was going places."

A moving tribute is growing for her at the spot where she died.

[photo via @alex_bushell]

[The Peterborough Examiner]

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PtboPic: Local Mural Artist Justine Landry On Hunter

There is a new mural going up on the side of the Lillico Bazuk Kent Galloway Barristers & Solicitors Building at 163 Hunter Street. Local artist Justine Landry, who recently graduated from P.C.V.S., worked with them to find a fresh new design and is currently painting it.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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