July 26, 2014

Cheer On Paul Nabuurs As He Represents Peterborough At The Art Battle Finals

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Paul Nabuurs won the Peterborough finals of Art Battle, and he will be representing Peterborough at The Art Battle Finals (a live competitive painting contest where each painter has 20 minutes create a painting).

Paul commented on Facebook page this morning...

"So this is it !!! Getting ready to head down to Maple Leaf Gardens to compete tonight. Never thought I would say that...and especially not to paint a 20 minute masterpiece. Art Battle National Championship is tonight. If you can't make it down that's to bad 'cause it is going to be an amazing night.

Wish me luck!! Now...Shut Up & Paint."

You can still purchase tickets to tonight's event online which is being held in Toronto.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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July 25, 2014

Joey Is The Cutest Thing Ever

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Thanks to Jim Moloney, Manager and Curator at Riverview Park and Zoo, for sending us this awesome picture of the Joey...

Here's the Joey back in May...

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July 25, 2014

We Take You For A Paddle Boat Ride Around Peterborough

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Our lifestyle reporter Julie Morris, along with her friend Tracey Johnston, set out on a paddle boat ride on the Otonabee River and Little Lake on Friday (July 25th)...

. @CupcakeJu and I have started our paddling adventure @Ptbo_Canada #pedalandpaddle #paddleboat pic.twitter.com/PIKJf6tjfK
— Tracey Johnston (@TraceyMJohnston) July 25, 2014

There is nothing better than being a tourist in your own city! Here are some pictures they snapped along the way...

Selfie: Tracey Johnston and Julie Morris

Yep, awesome city indeed.

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July 25, 2014

Someone Stole The Gnomes From The Magical Fairy Tree On Charlotte Street

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The well known "Fairy Tree" on Charlotte near Albertus has always been decorated in a magical way. It's really neat stuff. But now someone has apparently stolen the gnomes that go with the tree. Bring that tree more magic, and bring them back!

Saw this on Charlotte St. Come on people. Who does this? Bring the Gnomes home! @Ptbo_Canada pic.twitter.com/dL3brkt38E
— Aaron Elliott (@A_Elliott_) July 25, 2014

@A_Elliott_ @Ptbo_Canada ah, this is the fairy tree - the gnomes need to be home!!!
— Val (@itsval613) July 25, 2014

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July 25, 2014

A Peterborough Woman, Her Late Dad And The Beautiful Connection Blue Rodeo Has To Them

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Mark holding his baby Ashley at 6 months

Congrats to Peterborough's Ashley Doherty, winner of our VIP Blue Rodeo contest, who will be attending their special concert August 8th at the Memorial Centre as part of Trent University's 50th anniversary celebrations.

When we informed her she won, she told us this in an email: "Wow, thank you so much! My Dad brought me up listening to Blue Rodeo.... I can still hear him singing along. He is no longer with us, so this is extra special for me :)"

We asked Ashley to elaborate in a subsequent email. And she did. Keep some Kleenex handy. OK, here we go...

"My Dad, Mark, meant a lot to me. I was definitely his girl! Always laughing, singing and joking around. He was SUCH a happy person despite the fatal disease—scleroderma—that attacked his lungs. He lived with it for the last 15 years of his life. You would have never known he was ill if it wasn't for the oxygen tank he had to rely on for the last few years of his life. Besides not looking 'sick', he always had a smile ear to ear. He loved his family and friends so much.

He also loved music! He always sang with a smile. He wasn't a musician.... But whenever he played a record, CD, or heard a good song on the radio, you could count on him belting out the lyrics! I can remember him singing Blue Rodeo songs way back. The first song I remembered him singing along to was "Try". And the album Five days In July was definitely a favourite. I can still hear him singing along to "5 Days In May" like it was yesterday. I think I can speak for my entire family when I say that when a Blue Rodeo song comes on... My Dad enters my mind. His smile. His laugh. His voice. His true love of life.

Unfortunately, we lost him Christmas 1999. It's been a long time, but it still feels like he was here yesterday. He lives on in his family. You can see my Dad in me and my brother Trevor, and now in my daughter Ellie. I can see my Dad in his mother, sister, brother, and 4 nephews. He will never be truly gone.

Instead of dwelling on the fact that he had this fatal disease, he LIVED. He was so happy, he loved life. He went to work, stayed fit by going to the gym, provided for his family, and made mine and my brother's childhood so much fun!"

So yeah, Ashley, enjoy your tickets. Somehow, you were meant to win these. This one's for you and your Dad...

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July 24, 2014

PTBOCanada Featured Post: Green Eyewear Optical

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Inside the new Green Eyewear store at 234 Hunter St. W

Local business owners Shane and Amanda Palmer have recently moved their George Street store Green Eyewear Optical to the brand new building at the corner of Hunter St and Alymer St (234 Hunter St W), in downtown Peterborough.

It was very important to them to keep their business in the vibrant downtown and to continue supporting our community. They are conveniently located right next door to Dr. Diane Trevis and Associates, which allows them to provide full optical care from one location.

The new location has ample parking, which makes it very accessible for their customers. These owners/operators try to keep things as local as possible, such as sourcing beautiful, quality eyeglass frames by a designer who lives in Millbrook.

Making the conscious decision to promote local keeps their carbon footprint low and contributes to our local economy.

Green Eyewear Optical has been open for five successful years now. Shane and Amanda would like to thank Peterborough for embracing their business and choosing to buy local.

“We are very fortunate to have a loyal client base, we are very focused on customer service and I think people appreciate that,” they say.

Shane and Amanda invite you to stop in and see their NEW LOCATION. It is located at 234 Hunter St W (NW corner at Alymer).

For more info, visit their website at Greeneyewear.ca and follow them on Twitter @greeneyewear.

Green Eyewear Optical - Life is too short to wear ugly glasses

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July 24, 2014

A Look From High Above At 14,500 People In Peterborough Rocking Out To Tegan & Sara

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Tegan and Sara put on an amazing free show last night (July 23rd) in front of about 14,500 fans at Del Crary park as part of Peterborough Musicfest. And the action was caught from above by a plane.

"Musicfest trys to get some aerial footage of one show a year," explains David Feeley, Musicfest board member and TVCogeco Manager, Programming & Community Relations. "This year, TVCogeco did a rental for an hour to get our own footage from around the city and the park." Take a look below at the aerial pictures TVCogeco supplied to us...

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July 24, 2014

Groovy: New Online Payment System For Large Article Collections

July 24, 2014/ PTBOCANADA

A new online tool will allow City of Peterborough residents to arrange for curbside collection of their large articles from the comfort of their home.
Visit the City’s Waste Management webpage. Under “Current News” there, select “Large Article Collection Info”. Then click on “On-line Purchase” and then choose the collection date you prefer, the items you want collected, and set up an account with your credit card number for payment.

You can also go old school, as Large Article Collection can also be scheduled in person at City Hall, 500 George Street North or the Public Works Office, 182 Townsend Street. The cost for large article collection remains at $15 for the first item, plus $5 for any additional items. The next Large Article Collection takes place on Monday July 28, 2014. Payment must be made by the Thursday preceding collection (July 24th). Call 705-742-7777, ext 1657 for more information.

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July 23, 2014

A St. Bernard Named Princess Is Missing In Peterborough

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UPDATE: Princess has been found... in the strangest of spots...

@Ptbo_Canada @SelwynTownship We found Princess! She dug a small hole under the house and got stuck! No barking to let us know where she was.
— Melissa Wilson (@melissa0136) July 23, 2014

ORIGINAL POST

A St. Bernard is missing in the Selwyn area. She answers to the name Princess, and is apparently not the friendliest dog. But the Prince that finds her will make her owner's really happy. Contact the Manns if found or spotted at 705 292 5327.

@Ptbo_Canada @SelwynTownship Missing St. Bernard in the Selwyn area. She answers to Princess, not the friendliest dog pic.twitter.com/9vXwSPAQr6
— Melissa Wilson (@melissa0136) July 23, 2014