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nightlifeNOW – March 24 to 30

By kawarthaNOW -
Maple Blues Award winners Emily Burgess & The Emburys perform at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, March 26. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

Every Thursday, we publish live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, March 24 to Wednesday, March 30.

If you’re a pub or restaurant owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.

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Amandala's
Arthur's Pub
Black Horse Pub
Burleigh Falls Inn
Coach & Horses Pub
The Cow & Sow Eatery
Crook & Coffer
Ganaraska Hotel
Gordon Best Theatre
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
Maple Moose Pub
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
McThirsty's Pint
Pastry Peddler
The Publican House
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
Red Dog Tavern
Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill
Spanky's
The Thirsty Goose
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
The Venue

Amandala's

375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090

Sunday, March 27

6:30pm - Mike Graham & Dennis Pendrith (reservations recommended)

Arthur's Pub

930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105

Thursday, March 24

8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman

Friday, March 25

8-10pm - Jakeb Daniel

Saturday, March 26

8-10pm - Tom Evans

Black Horse Pub

452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633

Thursday, March 24

7-10pm - Jazz Night w/ Rob Phillips

Friday, March 25

7-10pm - Rick & Gailie

Saturday, March 26

5-8pm - Nathan Miller; 9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys ($10)

VIDEO: "Black and Blue" - Emily Burgess & The Emburys

Sunday, March 27

4-7pm - Hillary Dumoulin

Monday, March 28

6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn

Tuesday, March 29

7-10pm - Open stage

Wednesday, March 30

6-9pm - The Keith Guy Band

Coming Soon

Friday, April 1
7-10pm - Ryan Van Loon & Raphael Nawaz

Saturday, April 2
5-8pm - Marc Roy; 9pm - Melissa Payne

Sunday, April 3
4-7pm - Cheryl Casselman

Wednesday, April 6
6-9pm - Irish Millie

Burleigh Falls Inn

4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441

Friday, March 25

5-8pm - Jake Dudas

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Coach & Horses Pub

16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006

Friday, March 25

10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross

Saturday, March 26

8pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross

The Cow & Sow Eatery

38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111

Friday, March 25

6-8pm - North Country Express

Crook & Coffer

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505

Thursday, March 24

7:30pm - The Wild Cards

Saturday, March 26

7pm - Johann Burkhardt & Friends

Coming Soon

Thursday, March 31
7pm - S.J Riley

Saturday, April 2
7pm - Only Young ft Larry Shepherd

Ganaraska Hotel

30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254

Saturday, March 26

2-6pm - Dylan Ireland

Gordon Best Theatre

216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 9
8pm - Benj Rowland Community Garden Album Release w/ J.J. Swinn And The Haymakers, Kayla Mahomed ($20 in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/290819056627)

Saturday, April 23
6:30pm - Evangeline Gentle & Guests ($15 to $20 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/280316402907)

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Mainstreet Landing Restaurant

1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094

Thursday, March 24

7-10pm - Ty WIlson

Coming Soon

Thursday, March 31
7-10pm - Ty WIlson

Maple Moose Pub

331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-9494

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 2
8pm - Two For The Show

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600

Thursday, March 24

7-10pm - Karaoke

McThirsty's Pint

166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220

Friday, March 25

9pm - Live music TBA

Saturday, March 26

9pm - Live music TBA

Pastry Peddler

17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333

Saturday, March 26

SOLD OUT - 5:30pm & 7:45pm - Irish Music Dinner Night ft Marsala & the Imports ($60 per person)

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The Publican House

300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743

Thursday, March 24

7-9pm - Ace & the Kid

Friday, March 25

7-9pm - Rob Phillips & Carling Stephen

Coming Soon

Thursday, March 31
7-9pm - Jake Dundas

Friday, April 1
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078

Saturday, March 26

7-11pm - High Waters Band

Red Dog Tavern

189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400

Friday, March 25

9:30pm - B.A. Johnson w/ and The Mickies & Thunderkok ($5 at door before 10pm, $10 after)

Saturday, March 26

8pm - Born Ruffians ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/39366/)

Coming Soon

Thursday, March 31
Hola

Friday, April 1
9pm - The Kippers w/ Scram & Mellohoney ($5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/39829/)

Saturday, April 2
9pm - My Son the Hurricane w/ Crabrat ($25 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/212966056207)

Saturday, April 9
9pm - The Reed Effect

Friday, April 15
9pm - Looking for Heather w/ SJ Riley & The Howlin' Gales ($10 at door)

Saturday, April 16
8pm - Deadwolff w/ Burning Bridges & No Small Affair ($15 at door)

Friday, April 22
9pm - Broken Harmony w/ The Mickies & Kippers ($10 at door)

Friday, April 29
Blood Opera

Saturday, April 30
Road Waves & Votexans

Saturday, May 14
8pm - Elliott Brood ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36984/)

Thursday, May 26
8pm - Shad ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/38891/)

Wednesday, August 3
8pm - Five Alarm Funk, rescheduled from March 18 ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36526/)

Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill

2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994

Friday, March 25

7-10pm - Open Mic Night

Coming Soon

Friday, April 1
7-10pm - Open Mic Night

Saturday, April 2
7-10pm - Washboard Hank ($8 in advance via e-transfer to or $10 at door)

Sunday, April 24
7-10pm - Checkmate Band ($8 in advance via e-transfer to or $10 at door)

Spanky's

201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078

Wednesday, March 30

9pm - Live & Local Table Top Tunes ft SJ Riley w/ Corey Merritt

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Friday, March 25

7-11pm - Cale Crowe

Saturday, March 26

7-11pm - Brian Bracken

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200

Thursday, March 24

8pm - Open Mic Night

Coming Soon

Thursday, March 31
8pm - Open Mic Night

The Venue

286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008

Tuesday, March 29

8pm - PUP w/ The Casper Skulls ($30 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca/event/pup-casper-skulls-the-venue-tickets/11575895)

Coming Soon

Friday, April 8
7:30pm - Tribute to Elton John & Ed Sheeran ($40 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/224141251517)

Saturday, April 9
8pm - Bon Jovi Forever w/ Ian-K ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/269851803007)

Saturday, May 14
8pm - Destroyer (Kiss tribute band) w/ Gunslingers ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/271117037357)

Peterborough-Kawartha MP comes under fire on social media for calling herself a ‘single mom with six children’

By kawarthaNOW -
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri speaking during a debate on an opposition motion for tax reduction on gasoline and diesel in the House of Commons on March 22, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri has come under fire on social media for describing herself as a “single mom with six children” in the House of Commons on Tuesday (March 22).

The Conservative MP made the comment during a debate on an opposition day motion for tax reduction on gasoline and diesel. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Party, calls on the government “to immediately provide relief at the pumps to all Canadians by introducing a temporary 5% reduction on gasoline and diesel whether collected under the GST, HST, or QST which would reduce the average price by approximately eight cents per litre.”

After Ferreri spoke in support of the motion, including by giving examples of Peterborough-Kawartha constituents who are struggling financially, Mark Gerretsen, Liberal MP for Kingston and the Islands and parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the House of Commons, responded.

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“Madam Speaker, this motion would essentially ask that all individuals get the exact same rebate when they are filling up for gas,” Gerretsen said. “I am very fortunate that I can afford the extra amount. Given the fact that I have a good job, I am able to do that.”

Gerretsen, who has three children with his wife and who, like Fererri, receives an annual base salary of $182,600, suggested MPs like himself and Ferreri can afford to pay taxes on fuel.

“I imagine that this member is in the same position as me,” he said. “Does she not think that it would be better to take money that has been collected and make sure it is invested in those, like those she mentioned, who are struggling the most? Is that not what social programs are all about, which is the redistribution of wealth as opposed to giving breaks to individuals who might not necessarily need it, like me or, as I would suggest, like her?”

“Madam Speaker, it is unfortunate the honourable member does not know my situation as a single mom with six children, but I appreciate it,” Ferreri said in response to Gerretsen’s comments. “It is very important that we recognize that everybody needs a break right now. Without a healthy economy, we do not have a surplus to put back into social services. That is not how it works. We need a healthy economy.”

“If people cannot afford to spend money at local businesses and people cannot afford to buy groceries, there is no surplus to put back into social services. The compassionate thing to do here is to help people with their ability to pay their bills so that they do not have that stress at night. This is a mental health crisis.”

According to her website, Ferreri is mother to three children between the ages of 12 and 17 from a relationship with her former spouse, and is currently in a relationship with Ryan Moore, who is father to three children from a relationship with his former spouse.

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After a video of her comment was shared on Twitter, some people objected to Ferreri calling herself a single mother and implying that she is raising six children by herself.

“Your statement is deceptive at best,” reads one comment on Twitter. “Certainly offensive to real single mothers who are struggling.”

“As someone who has lived on one income, needed urgent subsidized childcare for three kids, and did not receive child support, I find this disgusting,” reads another.

“I was a single mom,” writes another person. “One income no child support and no supportive partner at one time. I am truly outraged.”

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After kawarthaNOW reached out to Ferreri’s office for comment, her parliamentary assistant provided the following response.

“MP Ferreri is not interested in doing an interview on this. While our office is always happy to comment on articles, this is unfortunately not one we are open to discussing. This is a private matter. Yes, she is a single mom of three kids, and shares custody with her partner’s three kids.”

According to a relative of Moore’s former spouse, the mother of Moore’s three children has custody of the children for six nights of the week. kawarthaNOW reached out to Ferreri’s former spouse about their custody arrangements, but he declined to comment.

Why switching off your lights during Earth Hour on Saturday night matters

By GreenUP -
While lights remained on in other buildings, the United Nation Headquarters complex in New York went dark for Earth Hour in 2015. Transformational environmental awareness and legislative change start with individual actions as part of movements like Earth Hour. (Photo: John Gillespie)

Earth Hour, which takes place this Saturday (March 26), happens from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March every year. It began in 2007 as a symbolic lights-out event to raise awareness for climate change and unsustainable resource consumption.

For some people, this event raises questions. Why only one hour? Why the focus on turning out the lights?

Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Leif Einarson, Communications Manager at GreenUP.

These questions can be an opportunity to discuss common psychological barriers to climate action. According to Robert Gifford, professor of psychology and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, there are two kinds of barriers to taking climate action: structural and psychological.

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Structural barriers are things like a lack of good public transit, a lack of walkable and accessible infrastructure, and a lack of protected bike lanes. The result of these structural barriers is that we tend to rely on cars and continue to prioritize cars when building new infrastructure. Overcoming these structural barriers often requires coordinated action from multiple government and industry stakeholders.

The second kind of barrier to climate action is psychological. Gifford has identified 40 of these psychological barriers, calling them the “Dragons of Inaction.” Unlike some structural barriers, these psychological barriers are largely within our power to control as individuals.

Let’s look at two examples of these psychological barriers in the context of celebrating Earth Hour.

 

Perceived self-efficacy

The psychological barrier of self-efficacy tells you it is pointless to save one tree from being cut down, or make one trip by bike instead of car. Other trees will still be cut down. Other people will still drive. Overcome this barrier by taking responsibility for your own actions, something no one but you can do. (Photo: Leif Einarson)
The psychological barrier of self-efficacy tells you it is pointless to save one tree from being cut down, or make one trip by bike instead of car. Other trees will still be cut down. Other people will still drive. Overcome this barrier by taking responsibility for your own actions, something no one but you can do. (Photo: Leif Einarson)

One common critique of Earth Hour is that it is only one hour once a year. Turning out the lights for just 60 minutes isn’t significant enough when we’re talking about reducing carbon emissions and habitat destruction on a global scale.

Perceived self-efficacy is one of these psychological barriers or Dragons of Inaction. This dragon says, “Climate change is a huge, global issue. That’s too small to have any noticeable impact on the world. There is no point bothering with Earth Hour.”

Perceived self-efficacy is the most dangerous Dragon of Inaction. Overcoming this dragon requires that you take responsibility for your own contributions to climate change. No one else can take that responsibility. Only you can do that for yourself, just as only I can take responsibility for my own contributions.

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Alternatively, you could succumb to this dragon by denying your responsibility and continuing to be part of the problem.

As Canadians, we have a greater responsibility per person to reduce our individual impacts than individuals in many other countries. Canada, Australia, and the U.S.A. are collectively responsible for nearly 20 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

“That is a massive climate impact for only three countries that make up about five per cent of the world’s population,” as Dr. Brett Favaro points out in his book The Carbon Code.

Climate action is possible and carries with it several significant health benefits. In 2003, the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario was coal-fired power plants. Burning all that coal negatively impacted air quality and created significant health risks. By 2014, Ontario could breathe easier because it became the first jurisdiction in North America to transition from significantly relying on coal for electricity to entirely eliminating coal as a source of electricity. (Photo: Leif Einarson)
Climate action is possible and carries with it several significant health benefits. In 2003, the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario was coal-fired power plants. Burning all that coal negatively impacted air quality and created significant health risks. By 2014, Ontario could breathe easier because it became the first jurisdiction in North America to transition from significantly relying on coal for electricity to entirely eliminating coal as a source of electricity. (Photo: Leif Einarson)

Note there is no such thing as an average individual. There are dramatic inequalities both globally and locally. The most vulnerable will suffer the most severe outcomes of climate change and yet have the least capacity to take climate action.

Do not let this dragon make you feel too small to make a difference. A journey of a 1,000 kilometres starts with just one step. Transformational environmental awareness and legislative change start with individual actions as part of movements like Earth Hour. Your actions reduce your impact and contribute to collective change.

Learn more about how you can participate by visiting www.earthhour.org.

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The rebound effect

Another concern about events like Earth Hour is that our participation in them may rationalize or justify rebounding into excessively wasteful behaviours for the rest of the year. This Dragon of Inaction is called the rebound effect.

This dragon suggests, for example, that because you have a more fuel-efficient car, you can drive more than people without such fuel-efficient cars — even to the point where your driving is causing more environmental damage than those with less fuel-efficient cars.

To fight this dragon, we need only keep ourselves aware of our impacts and continue to measure our impacts in ways that matter.

When Earth Hour began in 2007, most coal-fired plants had been phased out in Ontario. As this home energy monitor shows, about 40 grams of carbon emissions are still emitted per kilowatt in Ontario, particularly because we burn natural gas to generate electricity at times of peak demand. (Photo: Leif Einarson)
When Earth Hour began in 2007, most coal-fired plants had been phased out in Ontario. As this home energy monitor shows, about 40 grams of carbon emissions are still emitted per kilowatt in Ontario, particularly because we burn natural gas to generate electricity at times of peak demand. (Photo: Leif Einarson)

Let’s compare two households, one in Ontario and one in Alberta, each weighing the impact of their efforts to reduce electricity usage not only for Earth Hour but also year-round.

For the household in Ontario, they know that about six to 10 per cent of their electricity comes from burning fossil fuels (mostly natural gas). According to a 2017 Energy Market Analysis by the Canada Energy Regulator, the average Ontario household can stop about 40 grams of greenhouse gas emissions for every kilowatt hour of electricity they reduce.

For the household in Alberta, they know their electrical grid depends on about 43 per cent coal and 49 per cent natural gas. The average household in Alberta can stop about 790 grams of greenhouse gas emissions for every kilowatt hour of electricity they reduce.

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In this comparison, the rebound effect might trick you into thinking you can use as much electricity in Ontario as you wish, because our grid is so much cleaner when compared to Alberta’s grid.

On the contrary, we have a shocking (pun intended) amount of work to do in Ontario. That six to 10 per cent of electricity generated from natural gas is shocking because it happens at times of peak demand, like when we all use air conditioners at the same time of day in the summer, or when we all start making dinner or turning on clothes dryers at the same time.

Another shocking thing about that six to 10 per cent is the plan for addressing increased electricity demand in the future. We need to transition home heating off fossil fuels and onto electricity.

Heating our buildings is currently the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the Peterborough area. That transition is essential to meeting our 2030 emissions reductions targets, and it will increase demand for electricity.

Earth Hour 2022 takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. During this annual event raising awareness about the need to take action on climate change and promoting sustainable energy consumption, people around the world are encouraged to switch off their lights for a n hour. (Graphic: Jara Dekker / EyeEm)
Earth Hour 2022 takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. During this annual event raising awareness about the need to take action on climate change and promoting sustainable energy consumption, people around the world are encouraged to switch off their lights for a n hour. (Graphic: Jara Dekker / EyeEm)

The current plan to address that increase in demand seems to involve tripling natural gas use instead of reducing emissions and improving capacity to produce energy from renewables like hydro, wind, and solar.

All of this means that as residents in Ontario we cannot be defeated by the rebound effect even though our electrical grid is cleaner than some. We need to keep finding ways to be more efficient in our energy use where we can, while also pressuring the government to increase electrical production and protect habitat integrity and reduce emissions.

Dragons of Inaction like perceived self-efficacy and the rebound effect make great subjects for dinner table conversations and personal reflections. As you mark Earth Hour, I invite you to introduce yourself to some of these dragons by visiting dragonsofinaction.com

Peterborough Rotary clubs donate $50,000 to YES Shelter for Youth and Families

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Atul Swarup and Marie Press of the Rotary Club of Peterborough presenting a $25,000 cheque to YES executive director Aimee Le Lagadéc (third from left) and Brian O'Toole and Carl Brown of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha present a $25,000 cheque to YES transitional housing manager Melissa Free (third from right) in front of YES's Brock Street location. (Photo: Rotary Club of Peterborough)

The Rotary Club of Peterborough and the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha each presented a cheque for $25,000 to the YES Shelter for Youth and Families on Wednesday (March 23) in support of a housing project for youth and families in Peterborough.

The funds will help build two new housing units for YES’s RISE Youth Housing Program, as well as renovate an existing 12-plex building to allow for additional capacity.

“Many of our members feel very strongly about housing in Peterborough, so this is a natural fit,” says Wayne Harding, president of the Rotary Club of Peterborough, in a media release.

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RISE is a transitional housing program that provides youth with a safe and secure place to live. By helping to end youth homelessness, the program also reduces the adult homeless population.

Program participants pay a monthly fee, are responsible for specific chores, and are expected to participate in house meetings. When participants leave the program, they have the skills to live on their own and typically finish high school, proceeding either to college or university or into full-time stable employment.

“We are proud of our community involvement with this project and pleased to work with the Peterborough club to make this important project happen,” says Carl Brown, president of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha.

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Peterborough Rotary Club has also committed an additional $50,000 towards the project, for a total donation of $100,000 between the two clubs. The donation is part of Rotary’s centennial celebrations.

YES executive director Aimee Le Lagadéc points out the homelessness rate in Peterborough is “far too high” and that housing has not become more available or affordable through the pandemic.

“We also know that transitional housing is typically required for young people and families exiting homelessness,” she says. “The RISE program and these two additional units will save lives and mean a significant decrease in homelessness in Peterborough over time. We are extremely grateful to the Rotary clubs in Peterborough for this help.”

The project will begin this spring and will be completed by summer of 2023.

What’s new on Netflix Canada in April 2022

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Natasha Lyonne returns to the role of Nadia in the second season of the 2019 hit Netflix comedy-drama series "Russian Doll", premiering on Netflix on April 20, 2022. (Photo: Netflix)

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in April.

The second season of the 2019 hit Netflix comedy-drama series Russian Doll finds Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) and Alan (Charlie Barnett), who were caught up in a time loop in season one,
stumbling into another bewildering existential adventure. It premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, April 20th.

The Bubble, a Netflix comedy film directed by Judd Apatow, tells the story of a group of actors stuck inside a pandemic bubble at a English hotel while attempting to complete the sixth instalment in a wildly successful dinosaur-themed blockbuster franchise. The film, featuring an ensemble cast ncluding Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, and Peter Serafinowicz, premieres on Friday, April 1st.

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The new Netflix series Bullsh*t The Game Show, hosted by Howie Mandell, features contestants moving their way up a money ladder by either answering questions correctly or by answering them incorrectly but convincing their opponents the answers are correct. It premieres on Wednesday, April 27th. There also the Netflix reality dating series The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, premiering on Wednesday, April 6th with new episodes weekly, in which six different couples must decide whether to get married or move on by choosing a potential partner from one of the other couples.

Part two of season four of the Netflix crime drama series Ozark, along with the seventh and final season of the Netflix comedy series Grace and Frankie, are premiering on Friday, April 29th.

The five-part Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, narrated by former president Barack Obama, visits national parks on five continents around the world and the wildlife that inhabits them. It premieres on Wednesday, April 13th. There’s also the Netflix documentary Return to Space, premiering on Thursday, April 7th, which chronicles the May 2020 launch by Elon Musk’s SpaceX made history of two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on a private rocket and spacecraft.

VIDEO: The Bubble

Other new Netflix films include Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood (Apr. 1), The In Between and Metal Lords (both on Apr. 7), Choose or Die (Apr. 15), and Along for the Ride (Apr. 22). New Netflix series include Hard Cell (Apr. 12), Anatomy of a Scandal (Apr. 15), and Heartstopper (Apr. 22).

Other returning Netflix series include season two of Get Organized with The Home Edit (Apr. 1) and season eight of Selling Sunet (Apr. 22). Other new and returning series include all four seasons of (Apr. 1), season five of Better Call Saul (Apr. 4), and season five of Queen of the South (Apr. 7),

Theatrically released films coming to Netflix in April include 3 Days to Kill, 300: Rise of an Empire, 8 Mile, Cats (2019), The Chronicles of Riddick, The Lincoln Lawyer, Lucky Number Slevin, The Mummy, Munich, Ride Along, Scary Movie 2, and Warcraft (all on Apr. 1), Angel Has Fallen (Apr. 4), Mile 22 (Apr. 7), House of 1,000 Corpses (Apr. 10), Richie Rich and Selena (both on Apr. 17), The Secret Life of Pets (Apr. 22), American Gangster (Apr. 26), and YOUTH v GOV (Apr. 29).

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VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in April 2022

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in April, along with what’s leaving.

 

Coming in April (no release date specified)

  • Hold Tight (Netflix series) – A teenager’s disappearance disrupts the seemingly perfect lives of families from an affluent Warsaw suburb, slowly unveiling their darkest secrets.
  • The Taming of The Shrew (Netflix film) – When a heartbroken scientist moves back home to start over, her scheming brother hires a handsome stranger to convince her to sell their land.

 

Friday, April 1

  • Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood (Netflix film) – A man narrates stories of his life as a 10-year-old boy in 1969 Houston, weaving tales of nostalgia with a fantastical account of a journey to the moon.
  • Battle: Freestyle (Netflix film) – Amalie is elated when her and Mikael’s dance crew is selected to compete in Paris, but becomes distracted when she reunites with her estranged mother.
  • The Bubble (Netflix film) – Comedy about a group of actors and actresses stuck inside a pandemic bubble at a hotel attempting to complete a sequel to an action franchise film about flying dinosaurs.
  • Captain Nova (Netflix family) – A fighter pilot from a desolate future unexpectedly transforms into her younger self while travelling back in time on a mission to avert global disaster.
  • Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain (Netflix comedy) – Jokes and improv take centre stage as comedian girl group Celeb Five brainstorms material for a comedy special in this behind-the-scenes mockumentary.
  • Forever Out of My League (Netflix film) – Life hangs in the balance after Marta’s operation, with true love just within reach. But can the heart prevail against old secrets — and fickle fate?
  • Get Organized with The Home Edit: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Clea and Joanna return to tame the clutter of celebrities and everyday clients with their signature rainbow style — and open a door into their lives.
  • The Last Bus (Netflix family) – After embarking on a life-changing field trip, a group of whip-smart students fight to save humanity from an army of ruthless drones.
  • Tomorrow (Netflix series) – Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man joins a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special life-saving missions.
  • Trivia Quest (Netflix series, new episodes daily) – Test your knowledge of history, art, science and more across varying levels of difficulty in this interactive trivia series.
  • 3 Days to Kill
  • 300: Rise of an Empire
  • 8 Mile
  • Abby Hatcher: Season 2
  • Casual: Season 1
  • Casual: Season 2
  • Casual: Season 3
  • Casual: Season 4
  • Cats (2019)
  • The Chronicles of Riddick
  • CoComelon: Season 5
  • Emma (2020)
  • The Kingdom
  • The Lincoln Lawyer
  • Lucky Number Slevin
  • The Mummy
  • Munich
  • Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always
  • PAW Patrol: Season 8
  • Pride & Prejudice (2005)
  • Rambo: Last Blood
  • Ride Along
  • Scary Movie 2
  • Warcraft
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Monday, April 4

  • Angel Has Fallen
  • Better Call Saul: Season 5

 

Tuesday, April 5

  • Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy (Netflix comedy) – In this stylish follow up to his highly acclaimed debut Netflix stand-up comedy special, Ronny Chieng performs live in New York City in the intimate setting of the Chinese Tuxedo bar and restaurant. With a unique blend of intelligence, rage and physicality, Ronny shares his take on the pandemic, race relations, cancel culture and stories from his experiences as an international touring comic. Directed by Sebastian DiNatale and produced by All Things Comedy.

 

Wednesday, April 6

  • Furioza (Netflix film) – A policewoman makes her ex-boyfriend an offer he can’t refuse: Either he infiltrates and informs on a gang of hooligans, or his brother goes to jail.
  • Green Mothers’ Club (Netflix series) – Five moms in a competitive grade school community keep their enemies close, and one another closer, as envy and secrets tangle and unravel their lives.
  • Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story (Netflix documentary) – TV star Jimmy Savile charmed a nation with his eccentricity and philanthropy. But sexual abuse allegations expose a shocking unseen side of his persona.
  • Michela Giraud: the Truth, I Swear! (Netflix comedy) – Career success. Fame’s shortcomings. The cringeworthy label of “curvy” and tough ballet days during her youth. Michela Giraud has a whole lot to unpack.
  • The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix series, new episodes weekly) – Six different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t quite as sure. An ultimatum is issued — and in just over eight weeks, they must commit to marriage, or move on. In the meantime, each will choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples, in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different possible futures.

 

Thursday, April 7

  • Mile 22
  • Queen of the South: Season 5
  • Return to Space (Netflix documentary) – Elon Musk and SpaceX engineers embark on a historic mission to return NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and revolutionize space travel.
  • Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (Netflix documentary) – Soccer player Senzo Meyiwa was a national hero before his killing shocked South Africa. Who did it, and why? This docuseries dives into the evidence.

 

Friday, April 8

  • Dancing on Glass (Netflix film) – When immense pressure threatens a ballerina in a new lead role, she and another dancer escape into a friendship that isolates them from the real world.
  • Dirty Lines (Netflix series) – In 1980s’ Amsterdam, an enterprising college student stumbles into a new career at a phone sex line started by two wildly different brothers.
  • Elite: Season 5 (Netflix series) – At Las Encinas, a new semester means a new victim, a new perpetrator and a new mystery as the students find themselves drowning in secrets.
  • Green Eggs and Ham: Season 2 (Netflix family) – A secret story, an unsolved mystery, a new beginning — and spies! Settle in for a second helping of Seuss-inspired fun and epic adventure.
  • The In Between (Netflix film) – After losing the love of her life in a tragic accident, a brokenhearted teen begins to believe that he’s sending her signs from beyond the grave.
  • Metal Lords (Netflix film) – For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
  • Tiger & Bunny 2 (Netflix anime) – Mismatched hero duo Wild Tiger and Barnaby lead the way in keeping the peace and getting sponsors as heroes from around the world enter the fray.
  • Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (Netflix film) – On assignment in a perilous city to inspect a Black Ops team and its notorious leader, an upstanding prosecutor steps into a deadly war between spies.
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Saturday, April 9

  • My Liberation Notes (Netflix series) – Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their unremarkable lives.
  • Our Blues (Netflix series) – Romance is sweet and bitter — and life riddled with ups and downs — in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island.

 

Sunday, April 10

  • House of 1,000 Corpses

 

Monday, April 11

  • Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman

 

Tuesday, April 12

  • The Creature Cases (Netflix family) – Special agents Sam and Kit hop the globe with their sleuthing skills, science facts and cool gadgets to solve the animal kingdom’s many mysteries.
  • Hard Cell (Netflix series) – Events planner-turned-women’s prison governor Laura Willis documents the thrills and spills of life behind bars in this delightfully dry comedy series.
  • The Rhythm Section

 

Wednesday, April 13

  • Almost Happy: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Sebastián gets another chance to romance Pilar, who’s now pregnant with Rocha’s twins. But many life lessons still await him.
  • Our Great National Parks (Netflix documentary) – An epic five-part series narrated by President Barack Obama that invites viewers to celebrate and discover the power of our planet’s greatest national parks and wild spaces.
  • Smother-in-Law (Netflix series) – Living with her family since the pandemic struck, the meddling Isadir does her best to disrupt the lives of her bumbling son and rival daughter-in-law.
  • Today We Fix the World (Netflix film) – After workaholic Diego learns that he might not be the father of young Benito, the duo sets out on an emotional quest to find the boy’s biological dad.
  • The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix series, new episodes weekly) – Six different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t quite as sure. An ultimatum is issued – and in just over eight weeks, they must commit to marriage, or move on. In the meantime, each will choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples, in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different possible futures

 

Thursday, April 14

  • Ultraman: Season 2 (Netflix anime) – Ultraman is joined by Seven, Ace, Zoffy, Jack and Taro and together, the united Ultraman brotherhood takes on a new alien threat.

 

Friday, April 15

  • Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix series) – An insightful and suspenseful series about sexual consent and privilege set in London. Based on the international bestselling novel “Anatomy of a Scandal” by Sarah Vaughan.
  • Choose or Die (Netflix film) – Tempted by a chance to win unclaimed prize money, two friends reboot a mysterious 1980s video game and step into a surreal world of next-level terror.
  • Heirs to the Land (Netflix series) – Resourceful young Hugo Llor works to make a name for himself in 14th-century Barcelona while keeping a vow he made to the Estanyol family.
  • Mai (Netflix series) – A grieving mother discovers the criminals behind her daughter’s tragic death, and transforms from meek to merciless to get the real story.
  • One Piece Film Z

 

Saturday, April 16

  • LEGO Friends: Girls on a Mission: Seasons 1-4
  • Man of God (Netflix film) – Samuel forsakes his harsh religious upbringing to live his own life — but his soul remains caught between the world and the faith he left behind.

 

Sunday, April 17

  • Richie Rich
  • Selena

 

Tuesday, April 19

  • Battle Kitty (Netflix family) – A warrior kitten must defeat all the monsters on Battle Island in order to be crowned a champion. An interactive animated adventure from Matt Layzell.
  • Pacific Rim: The Black: Season 2 (Netflix anime) – The epic series conclusion! Piloting Atlas Destroyer with Mei and Boy in tow, Hayley and Taylor continue their journey to Sydney, but first, they must get past a bloodthirsty cult.
  • White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (Netflix documentary) – Abercrombie & Fitch conquered malls in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s with gorgeous models, pulsing dance beats and a fierce scent. But while the brand was running white hot, its popular “all-American” image began burning out as controversy came to light surrounding its exclusionary marketing and discriminatory hiring.

 

Wednesday, April 20

  • The Marked Heart (Netflix series) – A man hell-bent on exacting revenge on the organ trafficking organization that murdered his wife becomes involved with the woman who received her heart.
  • Russian Doll: Season 2 (Netflix series) – After enduring the wildest night of their lives — over and over — Nadia and Alan stumble into another bewildering existential adventure.
  • The Turning Point (Netflix film) – A slacker who does his best to avoid confrontation strikes up an unlikely friendship with a dangerous thug who suddenly forces his way into his life.
  • Yakamoz S-245 (Netflix series) – After disaster strikes Earth, a marine biologist on a submarine research mission must fight to survive with the crew as a conspiracy comes to light.

 

THursday, April 21

  • All About Gila (Netflix comedy) – Popular Spanish comedians take the stage — and pick up the phone — to honor the esteemed Miguel Gila, recreating his most beloved stand-up performances.
  • He’s Expecting (Netflix series) – When an ad executive who thinks he’s got it all figured out becomes pregnant, he’s forced to confront social inequalities he’s never considered before.

 

Friday, April 22

  • Along for the Ride (Netflix film) – The summer before college Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on a nightly quest to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.
  • Heartstopper (Netflix series) – Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.
  • The Secret Life of Pets
  • Selling Sunset: Season 5 (Netflix series) – New loves. Old foes. An exciting fresh face. With the luxury market on fire, competition comes to a boil at the brokerage. Who’ll shine — or stumble?
  • The Seven Lives of Lea (Netflix series) – Léa wakes up in the past seven times, in different bodies. Plunged into the mystery of a young man’s death, she tries to prevent it — with consequences.

 

Tuesday, April 26

  • American Gangster
  • David Spade: Nothing Personal (Netflix comedy) – Hot off the beach from his guest hosting duties on Bachelor In Paradise, David Spade makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Nothing Personal. From sharing his disdain for crabs to his unique approach to turning down drugs, David proves that no topic is off limits. Filmed at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis.

 

Wednesday, April 27

  • Bullsh*t The Game Show (Netflix series) – Hosted by Howie Mandell, Bullsh*t The Game Show will offer contestants a chance to win big money, even when they don’t know the correct answer. Throughout the game, players will work their way up a money ladder either by answering questions correctly or by confidently giving incorrect answers – and persuading their opponents that they are accurate. To win big in this game you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room to cash in, you just have to convince everyone that you are.
  • The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (Netflix documentary) – I this documentary, an investigative journalist reexamines the mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe, sharing his extensive audio interviews with the people who surrounded her.
  • Silverton Siege (Netflix film) – Tensions collide when a bank heist goes awry after an anti-apartheid strike. Based on a true story.

 

Thursday, April 28

  • Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Netflix family) – An impulsive, samurai-wannabe rabbit and his new warrior friends join forces to protect their city from monsters, ninjas, gang members and evil aliens.
  • Bubble (Netflix anime) – In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.

 

Friday, April 29

  • Grace and Frankie: Season 7 – The Final Episodes (Netflix series) – Seven years ago, Grace and Frankie’s lives turned upside down when their longtime husbands left them for… each other. Both sparring partners and partners-in-crime, Grace and Frankie formed an unlikely and unbreakable bond as they faced uncertain futures head-on, and hand-in-hand. They’ve laughed together, cried together, did shrooms together, and twice-over became successful entrepreneurs together. A history-making 94 episodes later, Grace and Frankie continue to show themselves, their families, and their fans what it means to live life to the fullest, fearlessly and unapologetically. Here’s to seven seasons of laughs, tears, mood-enhancers, and good vibes. And, as Grace and Frankie would say, fuck it. This may be their final chapter, but they’re just getting started.
  • Honeymoon with My Mother (Netflix film) – Dumped at the altar, a brokenhearted man is coerced into going through with his honeymoon… with his overbearing mother.
  • Ozark: Season 4 Part 2 (Netflix series) – Marty and Wendy are rid of Helen and climb to the top of Navarro’s empire. They find another opportunity to get out of the Ozarks but some past sins won’t stay buried and the most dangerous threats come from blood.
  • Rumspringa (Netflix film) – Travelling to Berlin, a young Amish man on his rite of passage connects with his roots, falls in love and makes a big decision.
  • YOUTH v GOV

 

Leaving Netflix Canada in April

Friday, April 1

  • Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
  • Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Tuesday, April 5

  • Despicable Me
  • Despicable Me 2
  • Minions

Saturday, April 30

  • The Bourne Identity
  • The Bourne Supremacy
  • The Bourne Ultimatum
  • The Bourne Legacy

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.

Serena Ryder enthralls Peterborough Musicfest sponsors and guests at intimate Market Hall concert

By Bruce Head -
Serena Ryder performing at a by-invitation-only concert hosted by Peterborough Musicfest at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 22, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

A full house enjoyed an intimate concert with Millbrook’s own Serena Ryder at Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday night (March 22), courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Canada’s longest-running free-admission summer music festival, Peterborough Musicfest hosted the by-invitation-only sponsor appreciation event to celebrate the festival’s 35th anniversary season this year. The event also featured a silent auction in support of the festival.

Festival board chair Paul Rellinger and general manager Tracey Randall, who emceed the event, confirmed the festival — having secured all the necessary approvals from public officials — is returning to Del Crary Park this summer for the first time since the pandemic began.

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Rellinger and Randall also announced two of the concerts coming this summer. Scottish-Canadian singer Lawrence Gowan, who rose to fame in the 1980s performing as Gowan and later became the lead vocalist for American rock band Styx, will be performing on Saturday, July 2nd. Canada’s favourite cover band Dwayne Gretzky will perform on Saturday, July 16th.

The Dwayne Gretzky performance will also be Invest In Musicfest night, a new initiative where fans can donate to the festival. Although Peterborough Musicfest receives financial support from government and sponsors and will always offer free admission, Invest in Musicfest is an opportunity for people to help the festival secure the best possible performers for the Fred Anderson stage.

More information is available at the festival’s website at www.ptbomusicfest.ca, where you can also make a donation (charitable tax receipts are available).

VIDEO: “What I Wouldn’t Do” by Serena Ryder

As for Serena, she performed two sets on Tuesday night during her first performance at the Market Hall since well before its major renovation over a decade ago.

She first performed a solo acoustic set (“I’m opening for myself,” she joked), including older songs she had never played in public before and a song by Peterborough songwriter David Tough.

For her second set, Serena was joined by her bass player and drummer (supplemented by backing tracks) to perform songs from her latest album The Art of Falling Apart, followed by two encores including her hit “Stompa.”

Audience members at Tuesday night’s event included Serena’s own family, representatives from the City of Peterborough (including Mayor Diane Therrien), sponsors (including kawarthaNOW), and guests.

Serena is next performing live at Toronto’s Massey Hall on Friday, April 1st.

Serena Ryder was joined by her bass player and drummer for her second set at a by-invitation-only concert hosted by Peterborough Musicfest at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 22, 2022, where she performed songs from her latest record "The Art of Falling Apart". (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Serena Ryder was joined by her bass player and drummer for her second set at a by-invitation-only concert hosted by Peterborough Musicfest at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 22, 2022, where she performed songs from her latest record “The Art of Falling Apart”. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Artist Alex Bierk to run for Town Ward councillor in Peterborough

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Peterborough artist Alex Bierk has announced his intention as Peterborough city councillor in Town Ward in the October 24, 2022 municipal election. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough artist Alex Bierk has announced he intends to run for councillor in the city’s Town Ward in the October 24, 2022 municipal election.

The Peterborough native, who lives with his family in Town Ward and has a studio in downtown Peterborough, issued a statement on Wednesday (March 23) announcing his intentions.

In March, educator and former federal NDP candidate Joy Lachica also announced her intentions to run for Town Ward councillor.

Below is Bierk’s statement in its entirety.

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I am announcing my intention to run for a seat on City Council because I believe in our city and our downtown. Our municipal politics are at an impasse. The current Council came to power on a wave of optimism in 2018, but after the last few years, the momentum has stalled. It’s time we set aside petty arguments and arcane policy debates and take a stance on the hard issues facing our community, and I’m asking for your vote in Town Ward because I believe I can help us do that.

My decision to run for a seat on Council is a response to what I see as a lack of action where it’s most desperately needed. Our local businesses, the arts community, people who use drugs, those living in poverty, our homeless population, members of the working class, parents and students — too many of us are falling further and further behind while the systems in place to support us are mismanaged and offer inadequate support.

I’m under no illusions about the magnitude of the problems we face, but I’m committed to confronting them with all my heart and ability. I love Peterborough. I grew up here. My wife and I are raising our three young children in Town Ward. They go to the same school I went to, play in the same streets. My studio is downtown. You can find me here everyday. And while maintaining my career as a successful artist, I’ve also been sitting on different boards and working with local organizations and institutions, speaking in front of Council, channelling my lived experience with addiction and recovery, and putting my time and energy behind the issues that effect my friends and neighbours the most.

If my years of experience as an advocate for Town Ward and its people have taught me anything, it’s that genuine progress on the many overlapping challenges we face will only come with the involvement of those who understand those things first-hand. And at the same time, we have to show as a city that we are willing to listen, to keep an open mind. Only then will we tackle our problems with evidence-based solutions that really work.

I’m asking for you to support me in the coming months while we work to create change. I have the energy and the commitment to help lead this city, and I’ll be real and transparent with you along the way. After all, its our collective voice that is important to me.

Email alexbierkfordowntown@gmail.com to connect as WE DO THIS.

With all my love,
AL

Car crashes into Peterborough home on Monday

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A home on Fairbairn Street was extensively damaged after a car drove into it following a collision with a taxi van on March 21, 2022. (Photo: Brian Papypra)

A car crashed into the front of a home in Peterborough on Monday afternoon (March 21).

Peterborough police and emergency services responded to the collision, which happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday on Fairbairn Street at Raymond Street.

The car first collided with a taxi van before hitting the house.

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The car’s driver was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment and assessment. No one else was injured.

A police investigation determined the driver had a medical incident before the crash.

Police closed the area while investigating the collision and while the car was removed from the house, which was extensively damaged.

Peterborough photographer Brian Papypra supplied kawarthaNOW with photos of the incident.

Damage to a taxi van on Fairbairn Street at Raymond Street. (Photo: Brian Papypra)
Damage to a taxi van on Fairbairn Street at Raymond Street. (Photo: Brian Papypra)
The driver of the car suffered a medical incident before the crash and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment and assessment. (Photo: Brian Papypra)
The driver of the car suffered a medical incident before the crash and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment and assessment. (Photo: Brian Papypra)
Police closed the area while the car was removed from the house, which was extensively damaged. (Photo: Brian Papypra)
Police closed the area while the car was removed from the house, which was extensively damaged. (Photo: Brian Papypra)

Police respond to report that Peterborough area had highest rate of hate crimes per capita in 2020

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A Nazi flag at the truckers protest in Ottawa in January 2022. According to Statistics Canada, hate targeting the Black and Jewish populations remained the most common types reported by police across Canada in 2020. (Photo: Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs / Twitter)

Peterborough police have responded to a recent Statistics Canada report that the Peterborough area had the highest rate per capita of police-reported hate crime in Canada in 2020.

Released last Thursday (March 17), Police-reported hate crime in Canada, 2020 states there were 19.4 hate crimes per 100,000 population in the Peterborough census metropolitan area (CMA) — an increase of 126 per cent over the number of hate crimes reported for the Peterborough CMA in 2019 and far exceeding the Canadian average of seven. The next highest rates in 2020 were in Ottawa (16.6), Guelph (15.1), Vancouver (13.8), and Thunder Bay (11.1).

While Canada’s Criminal Code contains sections that relate to hate speech — including the offence of “advocating genocide” against a group, the “public incitement of hatred,” and the “wilful promotion of hatred — there’s no actual definition of a “hate crime”. That’s why police prefer to use the phrases “hate-motivated” or “bias-motivated” when referring to such crimes — where a crime such as assault or mischief has been committed with evidence of hatred or bias toward the victim.

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In a media release on Monday, Peterborough police reviewed their hate-motivated or bias-motivated crime statistics for 2019 to 2021 for the area they serve, which includes the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield, and Cavan-Monaghan Tonwship. This is only a portion of the Peterborough CMA, which also includes all of Selwyn Township, Douro-Dummer Township, Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. Peterborough County OPP and First Nations police services serve the remainder of the Peterborough CMA.

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In 2020, Peterborough police investigated 36 incidents, determining 24 of the incidents were a crime with six charges laid as a result. Of the 36 incidents, 19 remain unsolved. This compares to 22 such incidents in 2019 (10 determined a crime with two charges laid and 10 incidents remaining unsolved) and 31 such incidents in 2021 (18 determined a crime with four charges laid and 16 incidents remaining unsolved).

“Peterborough police are both disappointed and appreciative of the statistics,” said Tim Farquharson, acting chief of the Peterborough Police Service. “Disappointed that reports of such incidents continue to have to be made and appreciative that people continue to come forward about their experiences.”

Police-reported hate crimes by census metropolitan area in 2020. (Graphic: Statistics Canada)
Police-reported hate crimes by census metropolitan area in 2020. (Graphic: Statistics Canada)

As for why Peterborough police did not lay charges in all incidents, Farquharson said “Investigations into hate-motivated or bias-motivated crimes are extremely complex and are not taken lightly.”

“It’s important for the public to know that, in order to lay charges in crimes of this nature, a criminal offence must have occurred or the victim’s race, nationality, ethnicity, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation must be deemed to have motivated the crime, which is what makes it so complex.”

According to Statistics Canada, Canadian police reported 2,669 criminal incidents in 2020 that were motivated by hate — the largest number recorded since comparable data became available in 2009 and an increase of 37 per cent over 2019.

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Hate targeting the Black and Jewish populations remained the most common types reported by police across Canada, representing 26 per cent and 13 per cent respectively. These were followed by hate crimes targeting the East or Southeast Asian population (11 per cent) and those targeting a sexual orientation (10 per cent).

According to Farquharson, the Peterborough police statistics do not appear to show the targeting of one specific group.

“That said, we do see some increases in these types of incidents as it relates to national and/or international situations,” he added. “Ultimately, there should be no room for hate in our community, and we hope to see these numbers go down.”

VIDEO: Tim Farquharson, Acting Chief, Peterborough Police Service

“Several years ago, Peterborough police created the Stop H8 Crime campaign to inform the public,” Farquharson said. “This information continues to be relevant, and we encourage people to pass this message along to their networks and to know that it’s important to report hate incidents and hate crimes.”

“Part of the continued commitment by Peterborough police is to look at ways to make reporting hate incidents and hate crimes easier as well as ongoing training into diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of the service.”

Turn your scrap metal into cash at AIM Recycling Peterborough

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AIM Recycling, one of North America's leading metal recyclers, opened their new Peterborough facility in Cavan this past December. The Canadian-based and family-owned company buys almost everything that contains copper, steel and iron, brass, and aluminum, from cars and car parts and home appliances to patio furniture, bicycles, electric motors, aluminum windows and siding, copper plumbing and tubing, faucets and valves, cans, e-waste, and much more. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

AIM Recycling, one of North America’s leading metal recyclers, is now operating in the Peterborough area. As well as turning scrap metal into cash, AIM is offering customers a chance to win one of three VIP concert experiences at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and $1,000 cash.

Founded in Montreal in 1936 by Peter Black as American Iron & Metal, the Canadian family-owned company has grown to become a global operation with more than 125 sites around the world — including its newest location at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan.

AIM Recycling is known for its sophisticated and innovative approach to recovering and recycling scrap metal by-products, including becoming one of the first metal recyclers in the world to build a heated facility in 1963 — a game changer for improving the working conditions and productivity of employees.

AIM Recycling was founded in 1936 in Montreal and has grown to become a global operation with more than 125 sites around the world, including their latest location at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
AIM Recycling was founded in 1936 in Montreal and has grown to become a global operation with more than 125 sites around the world, including their latest location at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

“When you choose AIM, you’re opting for a family-owned and operated business with high standards,” says AIM’s director of marketing Corey Cooper. “Our expertise is extensive, and we pride ourselves on our recycling solutions. We also like to give back and get involved with the communities that we operate in.”

For example, AIM has supported bike tours for the MS Society and sponsored charities such as the Cancer Society.

“We look at what’s important to the community,” Corey explains. “We know the pandemic has had a big impact on mental health, so right now we’re focused on things like adopting a school program where we donate hockey tickets to students – helping them get back to doing some of the things they’ve missed out on over the past couple of years. We’ve worked with local individuals and put a lot of thought into selecting charities and youth programs to support.”

Andrew White of AIM Recycling Peterborough. The company believes the best way to give back to local communities is to enable the people who work in and run their yards to support events and programs that matter to them. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
Andrew White of AIM Recycling Peterborough. The company believes the best way to give back to local communities is to enable the people who work in and run their yards to support events and programs that matter to them. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

AIM is well aware of the needs in the communities it serves, since its metal recycling yards are typically operated by established members of the community.

“We believe the best way to give back is to enable the individuals that work in and run our yards to make a difference their way by supporting events and programs that matter to them,” Corey says.

That includes Andrew White of AIM Recycling Peterborough.

“I’m excited to bring everything AIM Recycling has to offer as a company to my hometown,” Andrew says. “AIM has always been able to ensure we keep a customer-first approach to how we look at our business. Through the implementation of new technologies, processes, and support from our team of engineers, we have streamlined how we operate and handle material. This means we can ensure we are able to offer unbeatable service with high-quality equipment.”

People don't need to worry about the condition of their scrap metal when they drop it off at AIM Recycling. The company will extract and recycle the metal to the purest form possible. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
People don’t need to worry about the condition of their scrap metal when they drop it off at AIM Recycling. The company will extract and recycle the metal to the purest form possible. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

AIM buys almost everything that contains copper, steel and iron, brass, and aluminum, from cars and car parts (including rims, catalytic converters, and batteries) and home appliances (including stoves, refrigerators, washers, water heaters, air conditioners, and BBQs) to patio furniture, bicycles, electric motors, aluminum windows and siding, copper plumbing and tubing, faucets and valves, cans, e-waste, and much more.

According to Carolann Simard, brand manager at AIM’s Montreal headquarters, people don’t need to worry about the condition of their metals when they drop them off.

“What’s nice about AIM is that people can bring metal in whatever state it’s in,” she explains. “People don’t have to take things apart or clean them up — we do it. Whether is appliances, bicycles, shovels, rusty trampolines, or Christmas lights and other wiring, we recycle and bring them back to the purest form we can.”

As well as buying scrap metal from individuals, AIM partners with local businesses to recycle their metals. They can provide bins and offer free pickups. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
As well as buying scrap metal from individuals, AIM partners with local businesses to recycle their metals. They can provide bins and offer free pickups. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

Carolann says people also don’t have to worry about safety when they bring their scrap metal to AIM, which only operates clean, safe, and reliable facilities.

“We have materials that we don’t accept and security and safety rules we follow,” she says. “We want people to feel safe coming into a scrap yard. Our yards are very clean. We make it friendly, easy, and safe for any type of clientele — great customer service is a must.”

As well as buying scrap metal from individuals, AIM partners with local businesses to recycle their metals, and understands the unique needs of Peterborough’s farming community.

“We can place a bin down and we do free pickups,” Andrew says. “We’ve been discussing a solution specifically tailored to farmers. We’re working on a program to help with pickups so farmers don’t have to figure out how to get that giant piece of steel machinery off their property.”

“The extra money they recover from the sale of metal can be invested back into the land, their crops, and their homes. We want to provide customized support for local businesses.”

To celebrate AIM’s new Peterborough location, the company is running a contest to reward local customers this spring.

For every $100 of scrap you sell to AIM Recycling Peterborough this spring, you will be entered into a draw for a VIP concert experience with a $100 prepaid VISA as well as a grand prize draw for $1,000 in cash. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
For every $100 of scrap you sell to AIM Recycling Peterborough this spring, you will be entered into a draw for a VIP concert experience with a $100 prepaid VISA as well as a grand prize draw for $1,000 in cash. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

“We’re giving away three VIP concert experiences, which include two tickets to see a show at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and a $100 prepaid VISA to cover expenses,” Andrew says. “To be entered, sell your scrap to us. For every $100 of scrap that we buy, we’ll enter you into our draw, with every $100 rewarded with one entry. We also have a $1,000 grand prize to be drawn from all yard visitors from now until May 31st.”

He adds there’s no limit on the amount of scrap you can sell to be entered into the contest.

Chris Otterwell was the first lucky winner in the contest, scoring a pair of tickets and $100 to see Alice Cooper on Sunday, March 27th. The remaining concert tickets up for grabs include The Glorious Sons on April 16th and Dallas Smith on June 25th.

Recycling your scrap metal by selling it to AIM Recycling Peterborough keeps it out of the landfill and puts more cash into your pocket. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
Recycling your scrap metal by selling it to AIM Recycling Peterborough keeps it out of the landfill and puts more cash into your pocket. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

AIM is also showing its support for the Peterborough community by being the presenting sponsor for the first Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association regional game since the Olympics, when Team Sonnet takes on Team Harvey at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 26th.

“Retired NHL player Aaron Gavey — he’s our site manager in Sault Saint Marie — will attend the puck drop ceremony and run our intermission activity,” Corey says.

AIM will also be the presenting sponsor when the Peterborough Petes play against the Barrie Colts on April 10th, and is giving away free tickets to sponsored games to local business customers for their employees.

According to Corey and Carolann, many people don’t realize they are throwing away money when they just dispose of their scrap metal rather than taking it to AIM.

“If you take metal to a landfill, you’re not seeing any benefit and you have to pay to leave it,” Corey says. “If you pay for a junk removal company to declutter your garage, they’ll recycle your metal, but you won’t see that money. If you take it to us, we pay you.”

“When you buy new appliances and the old ones are taken away or you replace your pipes, the discarded metal is recycled for cash by someone,” Carolann adds. “If you put it in your car and bring it over to us, that someone can be you — and it’s always nice to have a few extra dollars, especially now.”

When people leave their unwanted metal items at the curb, Corey says they are missing out on an easy way to make some cash and offset rising costs from inflation.

AIM Recycling buys cars as well as car parts including rims, catalytic converters, and batteries. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)
AIM Recycling buys cars as well as car parts including rims, catalytic converters, and batteries. (Photo courtesy of AIM Recycling)

“Sometimes it’s the little things that reveal a missed opportunity,” Corey says. “It’s powerful to see the thing we’re throwing away as an opportunity to make a difference and make a few bucks.”

Corey adds AIM is also encouraging people to earn rewards by making metal recycling a regular practice.

“We’ve developed a loyalty program where people can sign up and receive various rewards and gift cards,” he says. “The more you scrap, the more you earn. Our sites aren’t just drop-off points — they’re places of value for repeat customers.”

AIM Recycling logo.

Located at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan, AIM Recycling Peterborough is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 705-740-1656 or visit aim-recycling.com/peterborough.

For customized business solutions, you can also email Andrew White directly at awhite@aim-recycling.com and start maximizing profits.

For live updates on community programs, contests, and company initiatives, follow AIM Recycling Peterborough on Facebook.

 

This story was created in partnership with AIM Recycling.

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