Roy MacGregor Delivering "Canoe Lake CSI" Talk On Tom Thomson At Canadian Canoe Musuem

Author and Globe and Mail columnist Roy MacGregor is delivering a public lecture on Tom Thomson November 6th at the Canadian Canoe Museum.

It is being presented by Trent University and Peter Gzowski College, where MacGregor is the 2014-2015 Ashley Fellow at the university. 

The talk, entitled "Canoe Lake CSI: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson", will be delivered at 7 p.m. on November 6th, and presents the Tom Thomson mystery and the effort of forensic experts to determine where in Algonquin Park the famous landscape painter's body lies.

MacGregor, author of Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson And The Woman Who Loved Him, will share insights into Thomson's career, his mysterious death, and the tragedy of the young woman he left behind. A book signing and refreshments will follow the talk. Pay what you can.

MacGregor

MacGregor has a deep connection to Algonquin Park, as his grandfather was chief ranger of the park, his mother was born there and his father worked in the park as a logger.

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If You Have A Dream, Go For It: Exhibit A The Wolf's Steve Kearns

Photo via @Mr_Kearnsy on Twitter

The Wolf's Steve Kearns—aka "Kearnsy”—wrote a Facebook post today (October 29th) to mark his 4 year anniversary with the radio station. It's funny, inspiring stuff. Have a read of it below in its entirety and always keep your dream alive—whatever it is...

4 years ago is the day that changed my life forever!
4 years to the day, I first walked into the Wolf studios!
I had sent the Program Director at least a dozen emails, left 3 or 4 voicemails, saying I was a college kid that needed to interview a boss of a radio station... All of these messages were met with no reply.
Never being defeated, I figured if I waited till noon, I might catch him at his desk eating lunch!
I made one more phone call at exactly 12:15!
Low and behold the receptionist said "Why yes he is, I'll put you through to his desk!"
I finally Had him on the line! After a brief back and forth over the phone and him seeming none too enthusiastic about this meeting, He said "I've got ten minutes, coming up in ten minutes—when can you be here?"
I came back immediately with "8 minutes!"
I hopped in my beat up honda civic and burned it to King & George!
Once inside the Wolf, I sat in a very small office with no windows, on an odd small red couch, across from Fred (from Humble & Fred) Patterson!
I'd never been more intimidated in my life, by such a small man!
We talked for 20mins, I explained I had been working in go nowhere Fast factory jobs for 10+ years and I was looking to get into radio cause it seemed fun and all my last jobs SUCKED! And I told him I didn't want to die in a factory like my dad.
I made some jokes, got him laughing, kissed his ass as much as I possibly could!
Then a guy named Carey (who I think still had hair at the time!) and just as he seems to do almost every time I sit in that office, to this day, popped his head into Fred's office saying, "Excuse me for interrupting, I just need a second!"
Fred introduced me to Carey and It seemed as though our meeting was over and work had to continue for poor ol'Feddy!
But then as what only seemed like brilliant way for Fred to avoid working for longer, Fred took me on a tour of the station, introducing me to everyone!
I never even got to ask him any of the fake interview questions I had!
We walked around the station! I met Brian Ellis, the then afternoon guy, sitting at his desk!
I was dressed all in black, with a black Leather coat, with a long goatee! Brian looked at me like I was the terminator sent back in time to ether take him out, or protect him from Fred!
I met the sales team— two awesome, very beautiful ladies that I'm still very proud to call my friends, Nancy & Laurie!
I met the dynamic duo of PTBO copy writing Art & Maria!
I met Scott as he was Programming the Music; we talked music, or at least as much as I could, to try to impress Fred, in front of an Encyclopedia of music Knowledge like Scott!
Fred then took me to a dark room in the very back, that had so many computer monitors and switches and buttons! It looked like the bridge of The Enterprise!
There I was introduced to a not so long haired, man in plaid named Ryan; he immediately started complaining and yelling at Fred, about something that had previously upset him!
Fred and I then traveled down the hall to an actual real radio station KRUZ 100.5!
Where I shook hands with Peterborough Radio Legend Mike Michael Melnik
I Said "My Grandparents have listened to you and the KRUZ for Ever!"
He said "Oh that's great!"
I said "Yeah! You don't look half as old as I thought you'd be!"
He Gave a Laugh, as I turned and looked at John Badham and blurted out "You DO look as old as I thought you'd be! Maybe older!"
Fred, Mike and John all burst out with laughter!
Fred then walked me through the newsroom, and on our way to the Wolf Studios, we passed Dani Stover!
Before Fred could introduce us, I was already shaking her hand, telling how I had listened to her when she was on the Edge 102.1 morning show, how funny I thought she was. I praised her for how well she was able to handle herself with a bunch of burly dudes and how I thought she was an excellent addition to the Wolf Morning Show!
Dani blushed and politely said Thank you!
Then around the corner walked a Young, Devilishly Handsome Tj Connors!
Fred introduced us, we shook hands and sized each other up. TJ had a question for Fred and could care less of who I was or why I was there!
While TJ talked to Fred, I asked Dani why she came to Peterborough and how she got on the Wolf?
She explained she'd spent summers listening to the Wolf at her trailer growing up and Fred had hired her after the Edge.
I then noticed Fred and TJ were done talking, so I looked at TJ and asked "How did you get into Radio? You look younger then me!"
He Said "I just slept my way to the Top!"
I replied "I noticed you were walking funny! Fred You Must Be Hung Like a Soup Can!"
Fred Burst out Laughing and starting slapping me on the Back!! Really Hard!! Like really hard, It really started to hurt!
He practically pushed me back to his office, sat me back down on the little red couch again and said "I don't know what it is about you, but I like you!"
Fred went on "You've got balls, and a voice and a look about you, that just screams, Don't Mess with me!"
He asked if I had any experience on the air, and I proceeded to lie my ass off! and said, I had been on the college station a ton of times!! and used the same board at Loyalist!!
When In truth.... I still had yet to host my First on air shift and had only seen the board but never used it!
He then looked at me in a very weird, odd way, with a huge smile on his Face and said the words that changed it all for me!
"What Are You Doing Saturday Night?"
Whenever this day comes around it always reminds me, the words my Father always told me!
"Son! You can get anything you want!! If!..... You Never Take No For An Answer!
And remember!
No matter how big it is.... walk around like it's huge!"

Can't wait to hit that Microphone tonight! I LOVE MY JOB!!
Have a great day everyone!

[via Steve Kearns on Facebook]

You can also follow Kearnsy on Twitter @mr_kearnsy. He's 6 buckets of awesome.

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Watch: Peterborough Musician Kate Suhr Has A World Of Talent

Photo Kate Suhr courtesy Jennifer Moher

Picture via @katesuhr

One listening session of Peterborough's Kate Suhr and her undeniable musical talent and you just know you’re witnessing a star in the making. Whether it be at a local open mic, or on stage at Showplace, the extremely gifted musician always puts on a memorable performance. Kate, a former PCVS Grad, and Humber College vocal student, is one of many local talents working hard around Peterborough polishing their skills with the desire of making a career out of it—even if the road is a long and tough one. A regular cast member in Peterborough Theatre Guild productions, Kate is soon leaving our community to move to Toronto to pursue her dream of singing and acting full time! Before she leaves, though, she is working on one last incredible locally themed project: a duet series with people that have influenced her life in this city she loves—those that she has looked up to, has gigged with, learned from, created art with, taught, etc. Sit back and take a listen to these below... —Aaron Elliott

First video of the duet series! I am so proud to call this gentleman my friend. We wanted to get our video in before Andrew takes off on a new adventure! Check out his website, if you haven't already :) http://andrewsheddenmusic.com/ **Ignore my mouth stretch! haha! TMJ!!**

This is my vocal student Alyssa Bartholomew - She is 12!!

I was so honoured to sing with this beauty again! She is incredibly talented, and true beauty inside and out. Check out Chelsea's page @ https://www.facebook.com/ChelseyBennettMusic Thank you so much to Jeremy Blair Kelly for the video! This man has mad skills~ https://www.facebook.com/pages/FILMkelly/159460911399 Hope you are enjoying these duets so far!

Big thank you to Meg & Hannah for sharing their exquisite voices! I absolutely love singing with the two of these beauties. I am so grateful for Jeremy Kelly and his crazy recording skills! (Also thank you to Hannah's boyfriend Sean for lending a hand!)

Ho Hey, wish Kate all the best...

One of my favourite tunes right now. Also check out Ho Hey Cover by The Toques!! You won't regret it. Sorry about my creepy facial expressions ;)

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Hoop Dreams: NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love Coming To Peterborough For B-Ball Clinic

Photo of Dave Love instructing kids at Crestwood courtesy PYBA

The PYBA (Peterborough Youth Basketball Association) is teaming up with NBA shooting coach Dave Love to offer shooting clinics for young area basketball players on December 14th in Peterborough as part of Love's "The Love of the Game" program.

Dave Love

Coach Love, who resides in Calgary, has worked on shooting with NBA teams including the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns. In addition, he was the University of Calgary shooting coach for nince seasons. Coach Love has worked with several NBA players including Canadians Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett.

Love runs shooting clinics around Canada and the United States. In these clinics, players will learn what each part of their body should be doing but also why they should be doing it. They will learn how positive power affects their shot and some drills that Coach Love does with NBA players to develop solid mechanics. 

This clinic is for all basketball players ages 11 and older. It takes place December 14th at Crestwood Secondary. Space is limited. Cost is $44.99 and to register for the morning and afternoon sessions, click here and here.

If you are a coach that would like to volunteer to help at the clinic, contact Coach Love here.

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Where Is My Mom? Watch & Share A Daughter's Emotional Appeal To Find Her Missing Mom Lorraine Roach

MIssing Peteborough woman Lorraine Roach

Peterborough's Lorraine Roach went missing in May 2013, and her family has been desperately trying to find her ever since. It was a call to wish her mom a happy Mother’s Day last year that alerted her daughter Jennifer DeBernardi to the fact that her mother was missing, CBC reports. Lorraine Roach never returned her call.

Jennifer DeBernardi in YouTube video

Lorraine's minivan was found at the side of Lily Lake Rd., west of Peterborough—an area she would commonly use to go back and forth from the city to her home. But Lorraine herself has never been found, seemingly vanishing without a trace.

On October 14, 2014, Peterborough County OPP did a ground search of an area in Selwyn Township, prompted by a tip. They didn't find anything and won't comment on whether foul play is suspected but acknowledge that Roach's disappearance is now a criminal investigation.

Lorraine Roach

There is a "Lorraine Roach Missing" page on Facebook and now CBC's The Fifth Estate has become involved, bringing national attention to this case.

CBC are also sharing an emotional plea video from Jennifer DeBernardi on the CBC News YouTube channel in the hopes someone will come forward with tips. If you have any information on this case, contact Peterborough County OPP at 705.742.0401. Watch and share Jennifer's video below on your social media channels...

Jennifer DeBernardi reached out to us during the 'Finding Emma' campaign. Her mother, Lorraine Roach, went missing in May 2013. It was a call to wish her mom a happy Mother's Day that alerted Debernardi to the fact that her mother was missing. Lorraine Roach never returned her call.

[via CBC News Fifth Estate blog]

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What's With The Hoedown? Peterborough Musicians Dylan Ireland and Melissa Payne On CTV Show Saving Hope

Melissa Payne & Dylan Ireland at far right on "Saving Hope"

Members of Peterborough's Express & Company—Dylan Ireland and Melissa Payne—made an appearance on the CTV show Saving Hope this week. They played during a touching sendoff scene for a man that was dying. Watch the clip—and memorable line "What's with the hoedown?"—here.

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