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A Peterborough Woman Has Created A Beautiful Garden To Help Veterans In Need
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Produce For Veterans already helps about 30 veterans
Read More17-Year-Old Peterborough Actress-Model Kelaiah Guiel Has Lead Role In New Episode Of Paranormal Witness
/Seventeen-year-old Peterborough actress Kelaiah Guiel is a rising star. Kelaiah, who appeared on Degrassi: Next Class earlier this year, is now starring in Season 5, Episode 7 of Paranormal Witness.
The episode premieres Wednesday, September 14th at 10 p.m. on the SYFY Network and airs a second time on Thursday, September 15th at 12 a.m.
Kelaiah Guiel: Rising Star
Paranormal Witness is a series that brings to life the real stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation. Kelaiah stars in the episode called "Nebraska Fiend" which documents the hauntings of the Pracht family who encounter the ghost of 19th-century murderer Stephen Richards in their new home. Kelaiah plays the lead role of Rhiannon, the eldest daughter of the Pracht family who is tormented by the ghost of Stephen Richards.
Kelaiah, daughter of Terry Guiel—the well known Executive Director of Downtown Peterborough—has been with STRUTT Model and Talent agency for over a year now. She has recently acted in a short film in Toronto and has done many fashion shows, including the largest student run fashion show in the world: "Mass Exodus". In February 2015, she was flown to Vancouver to act in a international commercial for BMW.
Photo by Paisley Spence
Starring in this episode of Paranormal Witness is another big achievement for Kelaiah on her path to international success as an actress and model.
"Being apart of the show was an amazing experience," she says. "I auditioned May 31st and started shooting within weeks. I was able to test myself with the emotionally challenging material—which was a first for me since this was my first speaking and lead role. I have to thank Linda Kash [also from Peterborough] for being a great mentor and acting coach."
We wish Kelaiah all the best as her IMDB resume continues to grow.
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Peterborough Mom Returns To School, Posts Awesome Back To School Pictures & Message With Daughter
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"It's never too late to follow your dreams."
Read MoreA Peterborough Golfer Who Turns 100 In January Plays At Kawartha Golf Almost Every Day
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Golf keeps him moving every day
Read MoreA Huge Family Of Peterborough Sicilians Are In Sicily Right Now For Joe & Sam Ferreri
/Joe Ferreri came to Canada in 1952 from the small town of Santa Ninfa, Sicily in Italy. His brother Sam arrived three years later in 1955. Both became iconic barbers in the Peterborough area—Joe becoming a household name in Lakefield, Sam in nearby Bridgenorth.
The brothers have both returned on separate occasions to visit their hometown once, but never together. Until now, that is. Both are in Santa Ninfa for a visit and have had a beautiful community welcome. It's turned into a huge Peterborough Sicilian reunion party, with 22 people travelling there from the area to join them.
Sam and Joe together in Sicily (the picture in back is their grandfather Giuseppe Ferreri)
The Peterborough contingent includes the likes of Michelle Ferreri and her husband Adriano (he now runs the barbershop in Bridgenorth that his Uncle Sam had, and Adriano's brother Phil runs the Lakefield one that their dad Joe had); Silvia Ferreri from Pensieri Shoes in downtown Peterborough; Anna Lisa Ferreri from the Pasta Shop on Sherbrooke St., and many more.
Group shot in Sicily
There is singing and dancing and a great feast is happening at a restaurant in Santa Ninfa called Castillo Di Rampinzeri as the family tells stories and reminisces...
Adriano digs into a delicious pizza
And, of course, there is ocean time with Grandpa Ferreri and the grandchildren...
Lacrosse Legend John Grant Jr. Was Just Given A Key To The City
/On Sunday (August 21st) in the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame at the Memorial Centre, Mayor Daryl Bennett presented lacrosse legend John Grant Jr. with a key to the city.
It was a brief and private moment: Since Junior is a private and modest person, he thought a quiet ceremony would be fitting.
This is only the 13th time a key has been awarded by the city—a tremendous honour for Grant who has given so much to Peterborough sports.
This is Junior's last season with the Peterborough Lakers as he is retiring from his beloved team. Grant, 41, has been playing in the Lakers system since he was four years old.
Grant has won five Mann Cups while in Peterborough and MVP twice, and will retire as one of the biggest stars in Peterborough sports history.
—post by Scott Arnold
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Cornerstone Family Dentistry Posted This Heartbreaking Note On Facebook About Dr. Judith Buys
/The Cornerstone Family Dentistry clinic in Peterborough is devastated following the sudden death of their clinic's founder and partner Dr. Judith Buys.
Dr. Buys died Tuesday at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto after an accident on the weekend. This heartbreaking post was made to the dentistry's Facebook page about the loss of Buys, an amazing woman who was loved by so many in the community...
Wonder Woman's Dad Lives In Peterborough Because Why Wouldn't He?
/Michelle Ferreri was in getting her car serviced at Trans Canada Nissan in Peterborough this week when she met a superhero's Dad. Yes, Colby Carter—father of Wonder Woman (aka Lynda Carter) lives right here in Peterborough with his wife (Lynda's stepmother), Lorraine.
Ferreri with Wonder Woman's Dad at Trans Canada Nissan
"He was adorable and it was awesome to meet him," Michelle tells PTBOCanada of the random encounter. "He was witty and charismatic. Just like Kevin Bacon, this goes to show there is always six degrees of separation to Peterborough, Canada!"
Ferreri asked Colby, "How do you raise a Wonder Woman?" His answer: "Be gentle and kind, and encourage her all the time."
Watch the fun interview below Ferreri did with Colby...
Why Erica Cherney Was The Everything
/Peterborough has lost one of its finest citizens ever, as Erica Cherney has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in her Peterborough home on Tuesday morning (August 16th) surrounded by her three children Mike, Karen and Rich.
Cherney was a businesswoman, but first and foremost an amazing community ambassador—an extraordinary person. She had a great personality and sense of humour, and was a huge and feisty champion—cheerleader—of everything Peterborough. Her smile would light up a room, and her passion for the city and people was contagious and inspiring. She was a true humanitarian—Carleton University awarded her a prestigious 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Alumni Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the community.
Photo by Terry Guiel
Erica was vital to Peterborough across all areas—business, community, economic development, the arts, philanthropy.
"Erica was a champion of not only the downtown but Peterborough as a whole," says DBIA Executive Director Terry Guiel about his mentor and friend. "I am hard pressed to think of a single person more loved, respected and vital to this community then Erica."
Erica pictured with her good friend Terry Guiel
As the owner and partner of Cherney Realty in Peterborough, Cherney received numerous awards and honours during her lifetime, including:
• Ontario Bicentennial Medal for her volunteer work, 1984
• YMCA’s Woman of the Year, 1987
• Citizen of the Year – Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, 1999
• Honorary Degree from Trent University, 2005
• Rotary Club of Peterborough Paul Harris Fellow, 2011
• Lifetime Achievement Award by Homegrown Homes, 2011
• Woman of the Decade, Peterborough Examiner, 2012
• Queen’s Jubilee Medal, 2012
Erica inspired so many women, like Maryam Monsef (at left) & Jasher Guiel (at right)
The Community Foundation of Peterborough tweeted out this about her impact...
Mayor Bennett said this about her in a tweet...
Erica pictured with Paul Rellinger
Erica served in leadership and board member roles for numerous organizations, including the Downtown Business Improvement Association, United Way, Showplace Peterborough, Peterborough Symphony, Peterborough Arts Council, Arbor Theatre Foundation, New Stages Theatre, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Vice-Chair of TVO, United Israel Appeal (earning an honour for her work), Beth Israel Synagogue, Peterborough Utilities Board, Peterborough Civic Hospital and the Ontario Audio Library Board.
Photo by Jessica Melnik
This is an immeasurable loss for our community, but the impact she had on this city will never be forgotten and has inspired generations of people she mentored.
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Watch this amazing interview Megan Murphy did with Erica in March 2015...
