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Read The Heartfelt Message About The Closing Of Sympathy For The Rebel In Downtown Peterborough
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After five years, vintage clothing store Sympathy For The Rebel is closing. The owner, Ryan Kennedy, posted the following message to the store's Facebook page yesterday...
To my friends and supporters , I've got some news to share . It's a bit of a mixed bag , a little good and a little bad.
I've always been one to get the tough stuff out of the way so I'll lead with the bad .
I'm closing my shop Sympathy For The Rebel .
It kinda hurts a little to even type that .
It was 5 years ago this month that I opened the shop and it has been an amazing , challenging , rewarding , journey over that time . I always wanted to have a shop that was an extension of my own personality and vision , and through the faithful support of our customers I have been lucky enough to come to work in a place that feels like home to me . I am grateful for the support of the amazing staff I've had over the years , our wonderful customers , the community of downtown Peterborough and my friends and family .
This wasn't an easy decision to make , I will miss so many things about the shop but top of that list will be the people . I don't think I could have imagined what happens when you hang an ' open ' sign downtown and then stand there for 5 years . Everybody and anybody walks in and everyday is unique in it's own way . I still see customers that I saw on our first day and I still get customers who think we just opened . I am grateful for all the people I have had the chance to connect with . I've had the chance to sell clothing to everyone from rock stars to senior citizens who just feel like ' nobody makes a good wool sweater anymore ' . My idea of who my customer would be was way off and I'm actually glad about that .
It will be sad to see our doors close but even good things run their course and I'm ok with that . I think there is a lot to celebrate about the last 5 years at Sympathy and I plan on doing that over the next month .
The good news is this ...
I'm keeping the brand and I'm going to keep doing Sympathy in some capacity in the future . My love for vintage is still there and I've always considered myself an ' ideas guy ' so I have no plans to stop living life that way . I'm not ready to share my upcoming plans for the Sympathy brand quite yet but It'll be important that all of you follow us on our social media platforms to keep in the loop . I'll be sharing some ideas soon and to be honest , as much as closing the shop is a bummer , I'm excited to see what's next . I have been reminded over these last few weeks that we can't define ourselves simply by what we do for a living . We are given a choice in the face of change to maintain the qualities and passions that truly make us who we are . I am who I am , not just what I do . Who I am is not tied to an address or a job , it's inside of me and It's under my control to keep being me . Cheesy ? maybe . True ? I think so . Getting some perspective on who we are , what's really important to us and the amazing life we have a chance to live kind of takes some of the fear out of change . I'm ready for what's next , and ready to celebrate what was .
We'll be closing our doors for good sometime in the middle of July . We're gonna throw a birthday / funeral party . We're gonna have some big time sales and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to connect with many of you in person and say thanks for all the support . Like I mentioned earlier please follow us on FB / Twitter / Instagram etc so that we can keep you in the loop about our sales and closing events and also the future plans for the Sympathy brand . I've never been much for asking people to share stuff but if you'd consider sharing this post to help us get the word out I'd appreciate it .
Sorry for the long winded post , I've got 5 years of things I wanna say !
I'll be in the shop a lot more over the next month so please come by and say hi . We'll be clearing out our huge stock in basement and bringing up tons of stuff for our sales . In season , out of season , clothing , non-clothing items , etc , etc . There's gonna be lots of stuff to dig through , so check in often !
On a parting note I leave you with the legend that inspired the shop in the first place .
Five years , what a surprise .
Ryan
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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18 Adorable Animal Pictures From The Riverview Park & Zoo
/Peterborough is an awesome place. Having one of the only free zoos in existence makes it even awesomer! If you have never been—or just haven’t been in a while—we suggest you go for a visit to the Riverview Park & Zoo. In case you still weren't sure, here's a sampling of the animal friends you’ll meet when you get there via photos supplied to us from the zoo! —Aaron Elliott
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Serena Ryder Playing The Venue July 3rd In Support Of Five Counties Children's Centre
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image via @SerenaRyder on Twitter
BIG news posted to the Five Counties Facebook page today (June 16th): Serena Ryder is playing The Venue on Thursday, July 3rd!
She's doing the concert in support of Five Counties! Tickets go on sale this Thursday (June 19th) at 10:00 a.m.
It wiill be an amazing night for amazing cause.
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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Sales Representative Patrick McAuley On Real Estate Innovation At Bowes & Cocks
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Bowes & Cocks on Charlotte St.
Patrick McAuley can't help but be extremely excited about the future. As a Sales Representative with Bowes & Cocks LTD Brokerage located at 333 Charlotte Street, he is a part of an incredible local team that is about to work in a fully renovated "state of the art" facility that has been years in the making.
Patrick and his colleagues are entering into a time for Bowes and Cocks that will be HIGH TECH, PAPERLESS, ACCESSIBLE and GLOBALLY CONNECTED thanks to many of the changes that have taken place there.
With their new and improved website at Bowesandcocks.com, bringing a modern look and enhanced Home Hunter options, they are also enabling themselves to better serve clients by staying ahead of the curve in today’s tech savvy world.
New Bowes & Cocks space
Bowes and Cocks are now connected with a Global Network of premiere independent brokerages, with higher sales volume collectively than ANY other franchise. The company also now offers a new Luxury International Portfolio. This portfolio will allow the company’s highend clients to market their property worldwide, leading to potential newbuyers.
Bowes and Cocks are also working on a Green initiative by having more PAPERLESS options than ever before. Agents nowadays are still using a lot of paper during the home buying and selling process which makes the move by Bowes & Cocks to go digital as much as possible great for the environment. As part of this new digital focus, Patrick and the rest of the company are able to provide enhanced customer experience, with On-Line Quality Assurance Survey's, Product Offers by mail, Increased marketing of their properties, and links to their recommended local business for one-stop-shopping.
New Bowes & Cocks space
All of these advancements in technology help Patrick serve his clients better. In combination with his corporate training in sales, negotiation, and customer service, he builds specific and unique strategies for every client so that he can guarantee a positive experience when selling their home, commercial unit, or farm.
He believes in open dialogue, as communication is key to a relationship with his clients. Patrick makes sure when meeting with new clients that he is open and honest, and takes the time to get to know them. By doing this, he can learn what his client’s core values are and what they need from him to make the experience of buying or selling a positive one.
Patrick is excited to work with more great people in our community. He WILL work harder than any other. This is a great time to work with Bowes & Cocks and he invites you to contact him!
This is the third in a series with Patrick McAuley, Sales Representative – Bowes and Cocks LTD Brokerage. Read his first two columns here and here.
For more on Patrick McAuley, go to:
Phone:
Office -> 705.742.4234
Toll Free -> 1.888.742.4234
Website: BowesandCocks.com
Email: pmcauley@bowesandcocks.com
Twitter: @sellwithpat
Fax: (705) 743-9374
**This is not intended to solicit clients already under contract**
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This Picture Of A Bunny & A Duck In Peterborough Wins The Week
/A duck and a bunny fall in love...
Photo via Kate Wells on Twitter
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The Inaugural Meeting Of Courage Peterborough Is June 19th
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Image from Courage Peterborough Facebook page
Thursday, June 19th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is the inaugural meeting of "Courage Peterborough".
Where: It takes place at Seeds of Change Peterborough (534 George Street North).
Why: As the Facebook events page says, this is a "chance for local individuals and organizations to meet, and discuss responses and solutions to addressing hate crime and speech in Peterborough. Artists, social justice workers, social workers, local business owners, allies, and anyone who has ever had the courage to walk the streets of Peterborough, despite having experienced unwanted comments, hate or abuse.... Please come, and we will make a PLAN."
Great idea. Sign up here and invite others!
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Peterborough Couple Saves Cat Named "Leia" Who Gave Birth To 6 Star Wars Kitties Yesterday
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Leia pre-birth
On April 9th, Jennifer Henderson was confronted in the driveway of her Peterborough home by a female cat. Alone, super skinny and full of affection (it was obvious she was "domesticated"), she followed Jennifer to her front deck. Already home to three cats, Jennifer and her husband Ray debated on whether or not to open their door. They did just that, named her "Leia"—Ray and Jen are HUGE Star Wars fans—and Leia immediately made it her home. "We wondered if she had been spade, but since she was showing no signs of being in heat, we assumed she was...little did we know, she was already carrying," Ray tells us, adding, "A month later, we couldn't decide if she was just getting comfortably 'fat' or if something was up. Once we determined that it was, in fact, babies in there, we started keeping her in." Sure enough, yesterday (June 10th) at around 6 p.m, in the couple's living room, Leia's water broke. At 6:48 p.m., the first born emerged, and by 11:28 p.m., six little Star Wars babies had been born, "Chewie" first, then "Padme", "Wicket", "Jango", "Lando" and "Oola". The couple currently have homes for two of the kittens and now need to find homes for the other four. Leia is now a proud mamma—see the pictures below from her birth. May the force be with Leia, the kitties, and the Hendersons.
Chewie is born
Leia and Star Wars kitties resting comfortably today
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Everyone Go To The Amazing Dragon Boat Festival This Saturday & Cheer On The Racers
/Seventy-nine community teams, four breast cancer survivor teams, and more than 1,600 paddlers are getting ready to hit the water for Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday (June 14th) at Little Lake, Del Crary Park. Races get underway at 8:30 a.m, and Opening Ceremonies start around 11:50 a.m. During the flower ceremony, announcers Angela Rose and Vince Bierworth will read the names of former members from the survivor teams, Survivors Abreast (Peterborough), Survivors Thrivers (Cobourg) and Barrie’s Ribbons of Hope, who have lost their battle against breast cancer—a powerful reminder of what the festival is all about. Here's some pictures from last year's event...
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Here Are Pictures From The Peterborough Huskies Awesome Banquet
/The Peterborough Huskies, a Special Needs Hockey team for males/females ages 5-85+, celebrated their inaugural end of the season Banquet and BBQ on Sunday, June 8th at the Canadian Scottish Club of Peterborough. More than 100 players, families, volunteers and community supporters gathered to celebrate a very successful first season. Everyone was entertained with not only delicious food but a fun photo booth, trophy presentations and speeches acknowledging these amazing players! For information on the team—they are always looking for new players to join—visit Peterboroughhuskies.com or contact Cathie Tuck at 705-768-8542. Here are pictures from the banquet...
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