Awesome Pictures & Selfies From Peterborough Huskies Tournament In Michigan

The Peterborough Huskies are a Special Needs Hockey team for males/females ages 5-85+. Everyone plays regardless of their ability. Their main goal is to have fun. In other words, they are awesome! 

This weekend, the team traveled to Michigan for an annual Special Hockey International tournament, and had an incredible time. The team runs all year round and is always having off ice social opportunities for the players and volunteers to stay involved! 

Follow @PtboHuskies on Twitter and one of their great volunteers Chris J-Boy Williams  (@Jayboy_Williams)—pictured below—as they document the team. They're always looking for more players and volunteers. For more info on this great organization, visit their website.

Here's some pictures of the team and other teams below from the tournament in Michigan, many tweeted by their Coach Chris J-Boy Williams (pictured in terrific selfies below with players)...

—Aaron Elliott

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PTBOCanada Review: Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents "Oliver! The Musical" At Showplace

Jackson Freeman plays the role of Oliver (photo Neil Morton)

Jackson Freeman plays the role of Oliver (photo Neil Morton)

Opening night for Oliver! The Musical presented by the Peterborough Theatre Guild took place Friday (May 2nd) in front of a full house at Showplace Peterborough. Directed by Gillian Wilson, with Brian MacDonald as music director, choreography by Melissa Beeby and Peter Sudbury as orchestra conductor, Oliver stars Jackson Freeman as Oliver.

As well, there are a host of other familiar names in Oliver from local theatre productions who you've most likely seen in other plays, including Brian MacDonald, Kate Suhr, Lindsay Unterlander, Chuck Vollmar and Isaac Martin—in addition to so many others that make for a superb cast.

Set in the slums of London in 1837, we follow the story of orphan Oliver Twist. If you're like me and remember the story well—I was part of the chorus in our high school production—you'll find yourself singing along to some of the well-known songs like "I'd Do Anything" and "Consider Yourself".

This fantastic musical continues until May 10th. Tickets are $25/adults, $22/senior, $15/students and can be purchased at the Showplace Box Office. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Pics & Coverage From 2014 Peterborough Jane's Walk

Jane's Walk is a yearly celebration in memory of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, who promoted getting out and learning more about your community.

“No one can find what will work for our cities by looking at … suburban garden cities, manipulating scale models, or inventing dream cities. You’ve got to get out and walk.” 

—Jane Jacobs, Downtown is for People, 1957

With the proposed bridge over Jackson Park, the Peterborough walk had a timely subject of Old Growth Forests in Jackson Park: Exploring Treasured Trees, Transitions, and Terminology. Walk leaders Chris Gooderham and John Etches guided us through Jackson Park, starting at the playground just off Monaghan and Parkhill.

Rain and chilly temperatures didn't deter people from learning more about our local park, such as the non-living aspects of the woods that play a part on its growth. Rocks, dead leaves, air and water are some of the determining factors that impact how the woods form. Dying trees as non-living aspects of the land also have a trickle-down effect by bringing things such as woodpeckers to the area in search of food.

We looked at everything from the forest canopy above to topography of the land below and how things such as how the trees have grown in response to the slopes of the hills.

John gave us a historical look at how Peterborough is covered in Glacial sediment (rock and mineral) from the glaciers ages ago.

Chris has us look for a tree with signs of animal habitation. An Eastern White Cedar with an oddly red trunk was pointed out, which Chris described as a "home" tree, abraded by the activity of squirrels which has turned the bark red.

Jane's Walks foster conversation during the walk, and interactive elements. Chris, along with two volunteers, measured the circumference of an old tree—which is believed to be about 200 years old.

Adjacent to an old growth tree is a pink marker, indicating the edge of where the proposed bridge will cut through Jackson Park—taking the tree with it. Chris and John agreed that oddly enough, where the bridge is expected to be erected, is also the most biodiverse section of the Jackson Park forest. The whole walk really tied the big picture together of how this area came to be, and what its future might mean.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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BREAKING: Unconfirmed Reports Of A Meteor

**We are looking at doing a possible expedition: "Peterborough Meteor Hunt" (hashtag #ptbometeorhunt). Details here.  [UPDATE: Here's the path the fireball took, according to an analysis by the American Meteor Society.]

[UPDATE, May 5th: The National Post quotes Peter Brown, a professor at the University of Western Ontario who studies meteors, as saying that "based on the data and the eyewitness reports, it appears the shockwave occurred in the area of Peterborough, and its characteristics allowed for an estimate of the size of the meteor." A Globe and Mail report adds that the "once-in-a-decade astronomical event" has Ontarians poised for a "large and possibly lucrative rock hunt throughout Southern Ontario"—and that most speculated the meteor disappeared somewhere around Peterborough, Ont. The "Peterborough meteor", as the Globe article refers to it as, measured between half a metre and a metre in diameter and weighs at least one metric ton.]

ORIGINAL POST:
Eyewitnesses spotted a fireball in the sky—a blue light, then a loud boom, possibly a meteor. Epicentre appears to be in Oshawa/Scarborough/GTA/Peterborough area, with a sonic boom blast/explosion felt, and some people in Peterborough reporting their houses shaking—we felt it, too. Pictures (and video) coming in on Twitter (see below).... American Meteor Society currently investigating... More here from the Toronto Star and CTV News. Follow us on Twitter on @Ptbo_Canada for live reports...

Caught a meteor on my car cam landing north of Toronto

My wife noticed a small ball of fire appearing to fall through the sky and I thought it was fireworks since I only managed to see the trail of smoke. We reviewed the video footage on my Blackvue 1080P dashcam and there it was- awesome!

Major Mackenzie & Hwy 400

Shot of clouds from suspected meteor in the sky taken approximately 4:15pm on May 4, 2014 from Grafton, Ontario.

Scott Arnold & Neil Morton

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Darth Vader Spotted In Peterborough On May The 4th Day

Awesome... Maybe Luke was on the other corner?

Picture via @d_britton on Twitter

Picture via @d_britton on Twitter

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PtboPics: Saturday Farmers' Market is Back Outdoors

The Peterborough Farmers' Market is back outside! It runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morrow Park and you can stay connected with them on Facebook and Twitter.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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R.I.P. The Chemong Moose

Photo Alex Bushell

Photo Alex Bushell

We are devastated to report the Chemong Moose is dead. The moose that has endeared itself to so many this week and has become the talk of the town—and county—had to be put down by the MNR. The reasons why are explained in these tweets below from Examiner reporter Sarah Deeth.

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2014 Peterborough Jane's Walk Is This Saturday

Jane's Walk is a yearly celebration in memory of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, who promoted getting out and learning more about your community.

“No one can find what will work for our cities by looking at … suburban garden cities, manipulating scale models, or inventing dream cities. You’ve got to get out and walk.” 

—Jane Jacobs, Downtown is for People, 1957

The Peterborough walk has a timely subject of Old Growth Forests in Jackson Park: Exploring Treasured Trees, Transitions, and Terminology. The walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday (May 3rd) at the playground under the tall white pines of Jackson Park (top of Monaghan Road). It will be two hours long, and is family and dog friendly. There are steep hills and uneven terrain, so wear proper footwear.

"What makes a heritage tree? How does geology influence forest ecology? How old is old growth?

Join Chris Gooderham—Urban Forest Ecologist, and John Etches—Educator & Geologist, on an interpretive tour of Peterborough's greatest stand of white pine, maple, cedar, and hemlock. We'll walk through the oldest grove of trees in the heart of Jackson Park, examining tree growth, soil conditions, typography and ecosite transitions along the way.

During the walk, participants will engage in a conversation about why Jackson Park is one of the most cherished, unique, natural urban parks in all of Canada. We will also ponder what Peterborough stands to loose with the construction of the Parkway Bridge through the heart of the Jackson Creek Valley.

Walk will be approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs in duration on a combination of wide and narrow hiking trails, moderately steep slopes, and uneven ground. We'll make several stops along the way."

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Shifting Gears Has Kicked Off

The 11th Annual Shifting Gears Workplace Transportation Challenge has kicked off. Shifting Gears is a month-long competition created to inspire Peterborough area employers, employees, and individuals to use active modes of commuting, such as walking and biking, as well as public transit and ride sharing.

“Shifting Gears is a long-standing community campaign that has a significant impact on employee travel behaviour during the month of May,” said Susan Sauvé, Transportation Demand Management Planner at the City of Peterborough. “There are many reasons to participate in Shifting Gears, both as an employer and an employee, with the benefits ranging from better personal health and air quality to lowered family transportation costs and reduced demand on parking spaces.”

Every employee can participate in Shifting Gears by signing up as an individual or through their workplace at Peterboroughmoves.com. Employees who participate in the program and log more than four car-free trips before May 14th will qualify for a rewards card that can be redeemed for great cycling and walking gear or a 10-trip transit pass. All participants also qualify for grand prizes, including the Grand Prize of a $750 gift certificate for Resorts of Ontario, and a free Student Car Share membership, with $10 of free drive time.

Shifting Gears is a program of GreenUP, the City of Peterborough, Wild Rock Outfitters, B!KE: the Peterborough Community Bike Shop, and Student Car Share.

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2014 Doors Open Peterborough Is This Saturday

Every year, Doors Open gives you the opportunity to discover first-hand Ontario’s hidden heritage treasures. Doors Open Peterborough is this Saturday (May 3rd), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will give you the chance to visit...

  • Auburn Generating Station (908 Water Street)
  • Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Historical Pumper Truck (Del Crary Park)
  • Kirkland Engineering (570 Water Street)
  • Peterborough Airport (925 Airport Road)
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne Street West)
  • Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame (151 Lansdowne Street West)
  • Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter Street East - Museum Drive)
  • Confederation Square (501 George Street North)
  • TV COGECO (1111 Goodfellow Road)

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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