The Sulawesi Forest Turtles At Riverview Park & Zoo Are Adorable
/The Sulawesi Forest Turtles at the Riverview Park & Zoo are so cute. You can get a look at this critically-endangered species in their exhibit at the barn.
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Peterborough Woman Auctions Off Driveway For Great Cause Fuelling Others To Do The Same
/Writer and journalist Jeanne Pengelly has done a great thing that has inspired others. Blue Rodeo is playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre tonight (August 8th) for Trent University's 50th anniversary celebrations, but there is no parking available at PMC since the Peterborough Exhibition is on at the same time at Morrow Park. So Pengelly is auctioning her driveway on Morrow St. near PMC to someone who wants to park close. And all the money is going to charity...
And Pengelly doing this has inspired others to pick a charity and do the same. Like a person on McGill St. who did this...
PTBOCanada Featured Post: Sales Representative Patrick McAuley On Investing In A Rental Properly
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The term “investment property” has always been enticing. The thought of someone else paying down a mortgage for you and then selling for a nifty profit is almost too good to pass up.
As a Real Estate Agent with Bowes and Cocks, Patrick McAuley knows all too well that for every peak there is a valley, and suggests that potential buyers consider everything before making a final decision.
Let’s change things up and look at the disadvantages of a rental property first!
Disadvantages Of A Rental Property:
1. It might be tough to finance the purchase. If the rental property is your 2nd property, then you will need to pony up a down payment of AT LEAST 20% of the purchase price. Most people will need to take a mortgage out on a property, and the initial expenses could be quite high and unexpected.
2. As the owner, you take on the responsibilities and challenges of being a landlord. Unless you can afford to pay a property management company to take on this job for you, you could encounter a few headaches. Rental units will always need repairs to be made, along with clean ups between tenants. Dealing with tenants can also be tricky—especially when it comes to receiving rent payments.
3. It could be difficult and costly to sell the property later. It can take time to sell a property, no matter how nice it is, and the unseen costs of keeping up a 2nd property with tenants potentially leaving while the house is listed can add up quickly!
Advantages Of A Rental Property (Don’t worry, There Are Quite A Few!):
1. You gain an additional monthly income. Assuming the home is rented to its potential, the money coming in for rent is generally more than the cost to run the house. Other forms of investment can be less predictable in pay outs.
2. You pay less overall tax. You can deduct certain expenses from your income—reducing the taxes you owe. The list includes:
•Mortgage interest
•Property taxes
•Insurance
•Maintenance/upgrades
•Property management
•Utility bills (if they are included in the rental agreement)
Give Patrick McAuley a call, he can help
3. You may be able to deduct losses for tax purposes. If expenses exceed your rental income, you may be able to deduct that loss from any other sources of income you have. This could reduce your total tax bill.
So... Do Your Homework
With all of this info to consider, Patrick suggests doing your homework before making any hasty decisions. Accountants, lawyers, mortgage brokers, or other financial experts can help shed some light on a subject most people aren’t entirely educated in!
If you are considering entering the rental property market, Patrick invites you to contact him and ask as many questions as you need. He understands the importance that this decision can play in people’s lives and would be happy to steer you in the right direction!
This is the fourth in a Featured Post series with Patrick McAuley, Sales Representative – Bowes and Cocks LTD Brokerage. Read his first three columns here, 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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**If your business/organization is interested in a PTBOCanada Featured Post Advertorial, email our Sales Director Aaron Elliott at aaron@ptbocanada.com for info!
Curtain Opens For "Enchanted April" Friday At Peterborough Theatre Guild
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Enchanted April by Matthew Barber—adapted from the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim—is brought to life on the stage of the Peterborough Theatre Guild under the direction of Judi Wilson. Set in 1922 in both England and Italy, it follows the story of two women who dream of vacationing in a castle in Italy after discovering an ad in the newspaper—with the cost being quite dear at that time of £60 for a one month stay. So with that, Lotty (Julia Johnston) and Rose (Sheila Charleton) place an ad of their own to find two additional ladies to accompany them on their journey to help share in the cost. Two vastly different women respond to the ad and Lady Caroline Bramble (Emily McFarland) and Mrs. Graves (Jennie Ryan) share the castle with Lotty and Rose, both who are eager to escape their husbands and take in the flowers and sunshine the Italian coast promises to offer. During their stay, the ladies all discover something new about themselves and blossom in ways that they didn't expect and that take them by surprise.
The production also stars Ray Ulbikas, Kenn Gibb, David Adams and Maria DeCiccio.
The show runs this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. It continues next week from Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. with the finale a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, August 17th.
Tickets are available by calling the box office at 705.745.4211.
More pictures from the production here...
[Photos and story by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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Aunt Sets Up Online Fundraising Campaign For Peterborough Man After Serious Motorcycle Accident
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photo of Travis Little via YouCaring.com page
Travis Little was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident last Friday (August 1st) after being struck by another vehicle on Lakefield Road.
Little was traveling home to Peterborough from work in Lakefield— planning a weekend of camping with his family—when the accident occured. Little was struck by another vehicle and pinned under a car, then airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. He underwent a nine hour surgery to reconstruct his left leg, hip and pelvis.
He now has a long road to recovery, and his Aunt Nancy has set up an online fundraising campaign for Travis and his family while they assist him with his recover. Her goal is to raise $10,000 for them, and so far about $1,150 has been raised. You can add to that amount here.
[YouCaring.com via @kruzFM]
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The 169th Peterborough Ex Is On!
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The Peterborough Ex opens August 7th and runs until Sunday, August 10th. This year's theme is "Celebrate & Educate", and you can see the entire schedule of the festivities. New this year is the "Road to the Royal Butter Tart Competition".
Stay up to date by following them on Twitter and Facebook.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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5th Annual Caribbean Street Festival Is On Today!
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Head Downtown today (August 7th) from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the 5th Annual Caribbean Street Festival. Taste Caribbean food, and see live entertainment on Hunter Street between George and Water.
"Organized in early August to loosely coincide with Independence Day in Jamaica and Bermuda, the Festival has grown each year with more entertainers, food vendors, businesses and non-profits exhibiting their wares! Children’s activities will be available in the Kids Zone and community members can enjoy live entertainment; both local and regional, sample delicious Caribbean-inspired food from local restaurants, browse various merchandise outlets, and experience the unique carnival culture that the Caribbean has to offer!"
Stay up to date by following the event on Facebook and Twitter.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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We've got surprises that you'll have to be there to see! :) pic.twitter.com/g3Uy2mDtRw
— Caribbean St Fest (@CaribbeanStFest) August 6, 2014Peterborough Family Grows Epic Size Zucchini Almost 19" Long
/Anything can happen in Peterborough, like growing a zucchini in your garden weighing in at nearly 8 pounds. Take a look at this tweet sent out by Peterborough's Karla Sampson...
Again, feast your eyes on this...
One more time... WOW...
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What It's Like For PTBOCanada.com's Aaron Elliott To Resemble Adam Sandler
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Aaron
From as far back as my early teens in the mid-90s, people from friends and family to strangers on the street have told me I have a resemblance to Adam Sandler. This timeline works because it was around this time when Sandler was a big star on SNL and was branching off onto the big screen. From looks to personality, apparently we have a lot of similarities. Recently, my daughter—who isn’t quite 4 yet—was watching Sesame Street. The day’s guest was Adam Sandler, who has always been one of my favourites. When she saw him on the screen, she immediately told my wife that he looked like me. This further cemented the opinion, and I’m good with that!
Adam
Here are 9 distinct similarities I have with Mr. Sandler...
1. People assume that I’m hilarious. I’m slightly humorous. More situational comedy and quick wit than straight up joke telling! A Sandler strength.
Aaron
2. He always gets the attractive girl! From Kate Beckinsale and Salma Hayek to Jennifer Anniston and my personal favourite Drew Barrymore, he is always with someone who is a league above—like I am with my wife.
3. We both love our grandmas!
4. Neither of us is particularly good at hockey. Golf on the other hand? Pure Champions!
5. We are both inexplicably loud at times.
Adam
6. Snappy dresser: check
7. Black sunglasses: check
8. Baseball hat: check
9. Overall good looks: double check
—by Adam Sandler, er, Aaron Elliott, Sales Director/Featured Post writer, PTBOCanada.com
Adam? Aaron? Doh!!
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Peterborough Illustrator Gets Crafty For Kraft Dinner Facebook Campaign
/Local illustrator Jason Wilkins has scored a sweet gig for a Kraft Dinner social media campaign. As he tells us, "I got an email from Scott, a producer at Anomaly, the creative ad agency for Kraft Foods. His creative team thought my illustrative approach to caricature would be perfect for Kraft Dinner's upcoming Facebook campaign. Throughout the month of August, fans will post pictures of themselves enjoying Kraft Dinner in creative ways. I'll then draw caricature versions of the winning entries which will be posted to Kraft's Facebook page. Being a longtime fan of KD, it's just awesome to be teaming up with them to create something their nearly half a million Facebook followers will enjoy!"
Take a look at the Before & After launch image to campaign...
BEFORE..
Before image of a huge KD fan
AFTER...
Jason's caricature of person that will kick off the KD campaign
Here are some more samples of Jason's illustrative caricature work...
Learn more about Jason on his Facebook page.
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