Our Evan Holt shot this video of Maryam Monsef talking about the impact the YWCA movement has had on her life and where it's lead her. Watch below...
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Read more about Maryam's backstory here.
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After four years as Executive Director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, Paul Raino has chosen to retire effective September 28, 2013.
"It has been a pleasure to represent over 400 downtown businesses and work with such a dedicated group of volunteer Board members" Raino said.
As Executive Director, Paul has guided the organization through the re-branding exercise for the Downtown. He was responsible for many new marketing initiatives, such as featuring a different business each week in the media. As well he streamlined the events portfolio, by providing support for many local events and turning over the management of larger events like Ribfest to dedicated service clubs. He worked closely with the City of Peterborough on many issues that affect the Downtown.
Board Chair Dave Madill states “on behalf of the Board and the DBIA membership I would like to thank Paul for his time and efforts that provided many positive results. Paul is the consummate gentleman and his positive attitude and marketing savvy were greatly appreciated. We wish him the best in retirement.”
Paul and his wife Mary Lou plan to spend more time in Florida in the winter and enjoy their home on Chemong Lake in the summer.
It is the Board’s intention to recruit externally for suitable Executive Director candidates. We plan to conduct a thorough search in an effort to identify candidates who meet the high standards of service and professionalism.
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Peterborough is full of unsung heroes who help make a difference in the lives of others through gestures big or small.
We want to showcase them on this here website.
Tell us who the hero is in your life, the person making a great impact on your life—whether it's your partner, a family member, pet, friend, acquaintance, colleague or perfect stranger.
Email us with subject line "PTBO Hero" at tips@ptbocanada.com with the story of your "hero". Submissions should be (ideally) no more than 300 words in length.
Please attach photo(s) of your hero as well, and include your full name. Okay, rock n' roll.
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Anchored directly in the middle of downtown Peterborough’s “Fashion District”, you will find The Plush Boutique at 384 George St N. Locally owned and operated by Mike and Shelby Watt, Plush is the second of three stores this successful entrepreneurial couple has opened on George St (the others are Flavour Fashion and Save Our Soles). Coming from out of town to study at Trent University, Mike decided to stay and put down roots. After opening Flavour in 1999 to a great response, he would open Plush Boutique as a store for young professionals looking for quality clothing that makes them stand out in a crowd.
Offering brands and styles not found anywhere else in the city, the aim of the store is to specialize, be exclusive, and offer quality clothing that not only shows impeccable craftsmanship but respects the heritage of the brand being presented.
As the face of the brand, you will find Mike at one of his shops at least 3 to 4 days a week. When he isn’t on 
the floor advising on style, he is in the office or on the road finding new looks that suit each of his shops. His always friendly and welcoming staff is specially trained to help with detailed looks that customers are trying to put together. Often you will find Plush holding “fit clinics” for brands where brand reps will be on site to provide info to interested buyers. These are always a hit.
Plush is also involved with charity work in giving proceeds of sales at various times of the year to various local causes. As a locally owned business, Plush realizes the value in assisting the community it operates in and working to sustain it while pushing for growth in all aspects. Buying local has a very deep meaning for everyone involved.
Learn more about Mike Watt and Plush in this video.
For more on Plush (384 George St N.), go to:
Theplushboutique.blogspot.com
@plushbtq on Twitter
Facebook.com page
Phone: 705.741.1812
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—By Aaron Elliott
An occasional painter, David Goyette has completed ten new canvasses for the purpose of their sale in support of The Art School of Peterborough. Each piece is large scale abstract in acrylic, measuring 30 by 40 inches.
A not-for-profit organization with charitable status, The Art School of Peterborough is dedicated to providing a professional level of instruction to both adults and children in a wide variety of studio media. The proceeds from the sale of David’s art will help fund the Richard Hayman Youth Bursary for young people who have an interest in art but are unable to pursue it due to financial constraints.
The show and sale of David’s art is open to all and will take place on Wednesday (May 8th) at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 120 Murray Street (at Water Street). Doors open at 5 p.m. and a presentation takes place at 5.30 p.m.
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Located in Millennium Park along the Otonabee River just off the intersection of King and Water in downtown Peterborough, the Silver Bean Café (100 King St.) is known as “Your waterfront cottage in the city”. Owned and operated by Andrea and Michael Vanderherberg (parents of 1 1/2 yr old son William, pictured below being held by Andrea), and along with 10 staff, the 
Silver Bean has become a sort of community hub and gathering spot for locals to sit back and enjoy great fare and company along the river.
Purchased in 2003 by Andrea, the café has recently acquired a 10-year contract with the City of Peterborough at their location. By doing this long-term lease, it has encouraged them to upgrade and expand their products—most recently, they put in an ice-cream parlour based on a survey they put out last season asking their customers what they wanted.
They offer a wide variety of quality food, which is locally sourced as much as possible, from simple sandwiches and salads to great espressos and other drinks—all of which can be viewed on their website.
They gladly host baby showers, birthday parties, weddings and theatrical events, and are open for business during Ribfest and the Purple Onion Festival. They aim to please and to make customer's experiences memorable. The Silver Bean Café opens for the season on May 1st, so head on down to discover this secluded gem in the heart of downtown Peterborough.
For more on The Silver Bean Café (100 King St.), go to:
Silverbeancafe.com
@silverbeancafe on Twitter
Facebook page
Phone: 705.749.0535
Email: andrea@silverbeancafe.com
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—By Aaron Elliott
Peterborough's Travis Reid, who proposed to his girlfriend on stage at Peterborough MusicFest in 2011, died recently at the age of 22 from injuries sustained in a car crash. The Crestwood grad's family is hosting a "In Honour of Travis Reid Blood Drive" at Canadian Blood Services in Peterborough on May 2nd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 55 George St. N. Call and book your appointment at 1-888-236-6283 or register your donation to count towards Travis’s goal (INHN013793) at Blood.ca/partnersforlife.
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The latest episode in the excellent Bandwagon series is now live, featuring The Weber Brothers performing "Jesus Jesus".
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Aidan, Jason, Emma & KateApril 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and to help recognize it, Peterborough mother Kate Wells has given PTBOCanada an amazing window into a day in the life of living with her 10-year-old autistic son Aidan and how the family copes on a daily basis. Kate, her husband Jason, daughter Emma and Aidan were recent beneficiaries of the OCD4SH campaign lead by I Mother Earth's Brian Byrne and his company OCD Collective, meaning they will be participating in a three day Autism Family Surf Camp held by Surfers Healing's Izzy and Danielle Paskowitz in San Diego, California.
Here's a diary Kate kept for us of one day in the life of Aidan...
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