A Love Letter From PTBOCanada To You On Our 4th Anniversary

Dear PTBOCanada.com Readers,

Today (May 27th) marks the 4th anniversary of PTBOCanada.com—a local, independently owned digital media company born on May 27th, 2010. How time flies!

We want to thank all of you for your amazing support. We love this gem of a city—it truly is one of the best in Canada, if not anywhere (Exhibit A: Jason Dunn's love song to Peterborough). Peterborough is a way of life sotospeak. As that saying goes, "You can take the person out of the Peterborough, but you can't take the Peterborough out of the person." And as that famous tee says, "I'd Rather Be In Peterborough".

We view PTBOCanada.com and our social media channels—Twitter, Facebook and Instagram—as a conversation and collaboration with you, an extension of the spirit of this city. You constantly energize us with your amazing ideas, insights, humour and pictures you feed to us over social media, our tips line and our comments section.

The most unique people are right here in Peterborough—a beauty town on the Otonabee. You care about others, you're compassionate, you want to make a difference, you give a damn.

As our readership and reach continues to grow—along with our growing base of amazing advertisers who support us—we hope to continue to make a difference big and small in this community. PTBOCanada.com is about positivity, about uplifting others and this city, and bringing people to together to share ideas. City building. Community building. This is just the beginning. Please help us continue to build this, and spread the word. You are the everything. 

Love, The PTBOCanada.com Team

Look: Stunning Images Of The Old Mustang Drive-In

[UPDATE: June 5, 2016 -> Jay Callaghan tells PTBOCanada he visited the old drive-in site again recently and there is nothing left—"everything has been removed". Jay is glad he was able to capture these images when he did. So are we.]

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ORIGINAL POST

The iconic Mustang Drive-In near Peterborough was abandoned after being closed in Fall 2012. Peterborough photographer Jay Callaghan captured stunning images of the now run-down, vandalized property on a overcast day with ominous skies.

You can't watch a horror movie there now but you could certainly film one there. Check out Jay's pictures below and add your comments below or join in on our Facebook post...

[via Jay Callaghan Facebook album]

[Related: PTBO Pics & Coverage: The Peterborough Mustang Drive-In Is No More?]

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Look At The Meteor Photographer Jay Callaghan Captured In The Skies Over Peterborough

Peterborough photographer Jay Callaghan—who captures beautiful nature images like these light pillars pics that went viral all over the world earlier this year—has done it again. He caught this meteor pictured below in the skies over Peterborough at 3:50 a.m. "I lucked out," Jay tells us. "I set the alarm for 2:45 a.m. and it was cloudy. I went back to sleep, set the alarm for 3:45 and it was clear. Saw 3 meteors in 20 minutes."

Although the #Camelopardalid #meteorshower was a bust I did manage to get one in @Ptbo_Canada around 3:50am - http://t.co/koWRHOF936

— Jay Callaghan (@caltek79) May 24, 2014

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Innovation Cluster Launches New "Office Hours" Program to Aid Peterborough Entrepreneurs

Launch event

The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster annnounced the launch of an "Office Hours" program at an event on Friday (May 23rd). The program is designed to aid the growth of Peterborough’s technology entrepreneurs.

Hosted by the Innovation Cluster’s incubator, known as The Cube, the “Office Hours” program consists of free, private, one-on-one sessions for Peterborough’s entrepreneurs with the organization’s legal, financial, marketing, HR and digital media service provider partners.

Launch event

According to the Innovation Cluster’s Interim Executive Director, Martin Yuill, the “Office Hours” program engages existing and aspiring technology entrepreneurs and innovators, and supports them with no-cost access to expert advice, guidance and mentorship.

“These sessions provide an opportunity for both aspiring and current local technology entrepreneurs to benefit from free consultations with the Cluster’s expert knowledge partners,” says Mr. Yuill. “In addition, our ‘Office Hours’ program assists entrepreneurs to better evaluate their ideas, jump-start their businesses, and lay the foundations for future growth.”

Launch event

The Cluster’s knowledge partners include: Bereskin & Parr Intellectual Property Law, BDO Canada LLP, Peak Benefit Solutions, Emmatt Digital Solutions, Part Time CFO Services Inc., and Entrepreneurontario. “Office Hours” sessions are aimed at potential, new, as well as existing entrepreneurs in the technology field who are in need of expert planning, finance, sales, HR, legal or marketing support and advice to grow their businesses.

Launch event

“At the Innovation Cluster, our mission is to strengthen Peterborough’s regional innovation capacity,” says Yuill.

This is just another step in making that happen.

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Peterborough's Chris Culgin Releasing New Album "It's Only Time" June 5th

Peterborough musician Chris Culgin is releasing a new album It's Only Time June 5th, with the launch party that night at The Gordon Best Theatre on Hunter Steet. Culgin will be kicking off a two-month Canadian tour this summer, with his backing band that includes Brandon Humphrey on electric guitar, Rob Foreman on upright bass, and Matt Greco on drums. The band is featured on the cover of this month's The Wire MEGAzine. Have a look at the excellent new video released in support of the album. Directed by Michael Morritt, it was filmed at locations all over town.

[via YouTube]

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Peterborough Chamber Is Launching Holistic Group

A new group is forming in Peterborough, and you may want to take notice. Under the umbrella of The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, holistic practitioners and businesses will be coming together to use their powers for good. The group aims to offer peer support as well as to let the community in Peterborough become more aware of the richness an diversity that is available here in the healing arts.

Some of the practitioners and businesses have been offering services in Peterborough for 30 years or more, and there are many modalities offered that are safe and effective to use alongside medical health care—everything from naturopathy and massage to acupuncture, herbalism, nutrition, cranial sacral or reiki. If there is a healing modality, chances are that Peterborough has it, and the Holistic Group wants you to know about it. We are virtually Sedona North!

Holistic practitioners have been like a silent partner in Peterborough, diligently working in their practices. If you start to dig deeper, you will discover how much influence that these practitioners have on the physical, emotional and mental health of Peterborough citizens. The Peterborough Chamber Holistic Group hopes to showcase the dedication and professionalism available in this region and perhaps introduce the idea of holistic healing to those who have not yet considered it. Holistic businesses contribute to our local economy and could become a draw to outside communities as well. Adding a relaxing treatment to dinner and a show would make a perfect weekend getaway for someone who lives in a bustling city.

There is an African proverb that says "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That is exactly what this partnership is about. Innovation is alive and well in Peterborough. This is a group of inspired individuals who not only work for the wellness of their clients, but are committed to coming together for the wellness of this community. Some of the sparkly ideas brewing already include:

- Professional Development Workshops
- Dedicated Webpage
- Dedicated Search Function which flags your business as
“Holistic”
- Dedicated Facebook page and Twitter handle
- Promotion of the Holistic Group to the Community and the rest of
the Chamber members

Those interested in being part of a group like this can contact the Chamber of Commerce and attend the first information night on May 28th in the Chamber board room at 7 p.m. Chamber membership is not required to attend, but you should RSVP to  reception@peterboroughchamber.ca. For more details on what the group has to offer, visit the link here.

Marianne Beacon

—by Marianne Beacon, RH

Marianne is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Bowen Therapist, Reiki Master and Transpersonal Psychotherapist. She has offered her services in Peterborough since 2002. Her business, Elderberry Herbals, offers a Community Supported Herbalism program. You can contact her at                                                       
info@elderberryherbals.ca, or visit her website at Elderberryherbals.ca.

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Meet An Amazing Yellow Lab Named Darla Who Is Being Trained To Be Guide Dog By Peterborough Woman

Darla

Darla is an adorable 8.5 month old yellow lab who is a guide dog in training from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in Oakville, which assists Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost. The preeminent national training school and charity assists individuals with disabilities through specialized Dog Guide programs.

Darla's "foster puppy raiser" is Peterborough's Julie Bryan, who started with Daria when the lab was 7 weeks old, and has her until she's 9 to 10 months old. Julie is responsible for basic training, socialization and some advanced training. Darla goes with Julie everywhere, including her classes at the University of Guelph and the Peterborough Lansdowne Place Mall. Darla can be recalled by Lions Foundation of Canada for any of 6 different needs including: Hearing, Vision, Autism, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Service. Once Darla is recalled, she will receive advanced training at the facility, followed by being placed with a person in need and working for one to 6 weeks with that person at the facility, before going home with their new owner.

Julie Bryan

Darla is the second dog Julie has trained. She also trained a lab named Wish, who was placed in the Service program and is living with her new owner in Waterloo, who is in a wheelchair.

Julie recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a bachelor of science, honours in biology, and this fall will be studying at St. Lawrence College for Veterinary Technology in Kingston.

In the meantime, she is enjoying this summer in Peterborough with Darla while she completes her training. More pics below...

Darla as a pup

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Historic Winston's Inn Near Fowlers Corners Hosting Tea Party & Psychic Readings Event

On Saturday, June 21 from 12:30 to 4 p.m., the historic Winston’s Inn (475 Lindsay Rd, 3.5 km east of Fowlers Corners) is presenting a Tea Party & Psychic Readings event.

Space is limited for this event, which includes the tea party gathering itself, draw prizes, and a 20 minute appointment with the reader of your choice! Readers include: Darlene McGann, Heather Home, Sue Christopher and Judy Delaney.

For more information and to book your tickets and advanced time slots, see their Facebook page or contact one of the following:
Heather Home at 705-745-8815; Sue Christopher via email at suechristopher.alypsis1@gmail.com; or Winston’s Inn at 705-742-5450.

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Here's Brian Ellis & His Wife On Regis & Kathie Lee In 1994

[UPDATED] The Wolf morning man Brian Ellis and his wife Crystal were audience guests on Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee show 20 years ago today (May 21st) while honeymooning in New York City. They scored front row seats, and here's the awesome conversation they had with Regis and Kathie live on the show...

[via The Wolf]

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Your PC Candidate Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart

There is a lot of excitement in and around 356 Charlotte Street, the headquarters for Scott Stewart and his campaign team. Blue signs line the outside of the building while the inside is bustling with volunteers. The campaign buzz may be focused on the June 12th election and the weeks leading up to it, but there is a history behind Scott's choice to get into politics and his aim to represent Peterborough.

Born and raised on a hobby farm in the former Otonabee Township, Scott grew up in a close-knit family with his parents and two sisters. He graduated from Thomas A. Stewart Secondary, followed by Centennial College with a Diploma in Business Administration. Now married and the father of two post-secondary student children, Scott is currently the President of Carlson Wagonlit/G. Stewart Travel Services Ltd, the family business where he has served in various roles since 1986.

After graduating from college, he planned to head to the city and climb the corporate ladder through hard work and perseverance. He was full of ideas and youthful exuberance, and wanted to make a difference. But the big city corporate life proved less appealing and fulfilling than planned, so Scott decided to put that same exuberance and energy to working hard to make a difference in Peterborough.

Scott with his wife, Alyson, and their children, Sam and Alyssa

Growing up in a close family, Scott says he was always surrounded by politics with both his father and grandfather being involved locally before him. Regardless of his views, he says that everyone in the house was entitled to their own opinions and points of view, and could discuss them openly. After running for a political position at school when he was 18, Scott became increasingly interested in politics. Not wanting to be a career politician, however, it has taken Scott just over 30 years to finally put his name back in the ring.

A self-described adventurer, sportsman, and conservationist, Scott has kept himself as involved in the community as humanly possible over the past few decades. He has competed in Tough Mudder competitions, hiked the Grand Canyon, safely completed the running with the bulls in Spain, and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, as a member of a team which was responsible for raising more than $100,000 for the PRHC Foundation’s Radiation Bunker Campaign.

Scott Stewart with his canvassing team

Watching his children struggle to find good job prospects in Peterborough and even Ontario, Scott says something has to change. That's why he believes in the PC plan to create 1 million jobs over the next 8 years. These jobs will be created by:

·      Balancing the budget within two years

·      Reducing the billions wasted each year on interest by starting to pay down our debt

·      Reducing the government payroll by 10%, returning the focus back to front-line service and away from top-heavy bureaucracy

·      An across-the-board wage freeze for every government employee, including MPPs, and ending gold-plated pensions for new hires

·      Leading by example by shrinking the size of the cabinet from 27 to 16 ministers

·      Opening government contracts to competition to get the best deal for taxpayers

·      Modernizing Ontario's apprenticeship rules to create 200,000 new jobs

·      Reducing taxes on employers by 30%, creating 120,000 jobs

·      Bringing our energy bills under control, helping employers create 40,000 new jobs

·      Implementing a GTA Transportation Plan, creating 96,000 new jobs

·      Reducing personal income tax, creating 47,000 jobs

Dedicated to creating a better Peterborough, Scott would like the support our community in the June 12th election.

ADVERTORIAL POST PRESENTED BY PTBOCANADA

For more info on Scott Stewart, contact:
Address: 356 Charlotte St., Peterborough
Phone: 705-743-6772; 705-874-2087
Email: info@scottstewartpc.ca
Website: Scottstewartpc.ca
Twitter: @ScottStewartPC
Facebook: ScottStewartPC

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