Ontario's chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore announced the expansion of second booster dose eligibility to all Ontarians aged 18 and over at a media conference at Queen's Park on July 13, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)
More than four months after offering second booster doses to people over 60, the Ontario government has expanded eligibility to all adults aged 18 and over as of Thursday (July 14).
The second booster doses will be available to those who received their first booster dose — their third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — at least five months ago.
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore made the announcement during a 30-minute media conference at Queen’s Park on Wednesday — his first since before the provincial election.
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Dr. Moore’s announcement comes with Ontario in the midst in a seventh wave of COVID-19 driven by the BA.5 Omicron sub-variant, a more transmissible variant that is now predominant in Ontario.
In the face of criticism from some health care professionals about the province’s delay in expanding second booster dose eligibility, Dr. Moore said healthy people aged 18 to 59 who have already received three doses continue to have “significant persistent protection against severe disease” and do not need to get a second booster dose.
“However, there may be individuals with personal or medical circumstances in those age groups who may benefit from the additional protection of a second booster,” Dr. Moore said, adding that people can check with their health care provider if they have any questions.
Dr. Moore said healthy people who have had their first booster dose could wait until the fall, when Health Canada is expected to approve a new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine that may offer more targeted protection against multiple Omicron variants.
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In response to a reporter’s question about why the province did expand eligibility for second booster doses earlier as in Quebec, Dr. Moore referred to the five million eligible Ontarians who have yet to receive their first booster dose, and the over 1.6 million who have yet to receive their second booster dose.
“My biggest issue is just getting the five million who are still eligible for the first (dose) before we expand to the second, and then having a risk-based approach for the second booster dose,” Dr. Moore said. “As you’ve heard, many Ontarians have yet to heed the call.”
Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, eligible people can book an appointment for their second booster dose through the COVID-19 vaccination portal at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Eligible individuals can also book an appointment directly through public health units that use their own booking systems, through Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, and through participating pharmacies.
The Ontario government will also continue to provide free rapid antigen tests to the general public through existing channels like grocery stores and pharmacies, as well as to workplaces, schools, hospitals, and long-term care and retirement homes and other congregate settings until the end of the year.
Adam McInroy, Executive Financial Consultant of McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, at his Bobcaygeon-based practice. Adam and his team work with clients to help them make the right wealth management decisions for their individual situation. (Photo: McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management)
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.” – Chinese proverb
In pressing home his case that it’s never too late to take the first step on the path toward long-term financial stability, Executive Financial Consultant Adam McInroy of Bobcaygeon-based McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management says the wisdom of the Chinese proverb remains as relevant today as it was on the day it was first written.
“Whether you planted the tree 20 years ago and sit under the shade today, or you planted the tree today, the point is you’ve got to start somewhere,” Adam notes.
Along with his team, Adam — who has CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) certification — provides a holistic financial planning approach that deals with the six pillars of financial planning (cash flow management, risk mitigation, investment planning, and retirement and estate planning) all while keeping tax planning strategies and opportunities in mind, so that clients throughout the Kawarthas and beyond can achieve a more secure financial future for their families.
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In Adam’s view, it’s all about having an informed and sound financial plan, regardless of your income level or when in life you decide it’s time to focus on your financial future.
As he notes on his LinkedIn profile, “It’s not about how much money you make. It’s about how much money you keep, how hard it works for you and how many generations you keep it for.”
“It’s how well you manage your money and steward it, which is achieved through the steward’s behaviour and education,” Adam says. “Financial planning isn’t just for those who have it all together. You can earn a five, six or seven figure income, but how much of that are you keeping versus how much are you paying in unnecessary taxes? How much are you paying in debt obligations? How much is being spent without acknowledging or being aware of where that money is going?”
To help clients make the right wealth management decisions for their individual situation, Adam and his team have access to recognized industry experts at IG Private Wealth Management’s head office. So when they are dealing with a complex corporate structure and opportunities, in-depth portfolio analysis, or a complex multi-generational wealth transfer strategy, they can bring those experts into the planning and client experience to ensure the client is getting best-in-class advice and guidance.
Adam McInroy, Executive Financial Consultant of Bobcaygeon-based McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, reviews his new website at www.mcinroypwm.com where people can find out more about the Adam and his team and the solutions they provide. (Photo: McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management)
As such, he’s able to tap into asset management expertise that maximizes diversification while adhering to sustainable investing principles that emphasize long-term returns.
Adam coaches clients as much as he advises them, in concert with two Senior Financial Consultants on his team — one of whom is his own mother Janice McInroy, CFP, who held Adam’s position for 27 years before he took the lead in January 2021, seven years after joining the practice as an associate. His practice also includes Cindy Trapp, who has been with IG Wealth Management since 2007, and holds her CPA, MBA, CGA and CFP designations.
Adam refers to “countless articles” that herald the importance of “sober second thought” as a prelude to making any major financial decision. Those major financial decisions range from making investment decisions to how to handle the life insurance benefit for a deceased love one.
“It’s about making sure your money works for you and the vision you have for your future,” Adam says. “How do you structure your investment portfolio, how do you manage your risk and implement an insurance portfolio so that every dollar is working in your favour and you’re not paying unnecessary taxes?”
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Two points come quickly to Adam when he refers to his practice’s relationships with clients: collaboration to understand their needs, and consistency in terms of what they can expect from his team.
“Our goal is to partner with the clients we serve so that together we can make informed decisions as we walk through their path together,” he says, noting, when all is said and done, he’s wholly engaged in “a relationship business.”
“It’s knowing that Joe retired from Ontario Power Generation and what he did there. It’s knowing that a client’s daughter is going to Trent University, or that a spouse just passed away from a terminal illness. People aren’t numbers on a piece of paper.”
Adam points to the real-life example of a client whose son had received a number of scholarship offers from U.S. schools. Curious where things were at, Adam emailed the client asking for an update.
“The client emailed back and wrote ‘You remembered that?’ I wrote ‘Of course I remembered. That’s my job.’ He was like, ‘You manage our money and our financial plan but you’re in tune with where we are in life.'”
Adam McInroy, Executive Financial Consultant of Bobcaygeon-based McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, is passionate about helping his clients and their families make clear and informed financial decisions that give them peace of mind. (Photo: McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management)
As for the consistency part of the equation, Adam says it’s rooted in a purposeful team response to the enquiries, concerns, and issues that habitually arise as clients navigate the complexity of their finances.
“Our advice might change based on income tax rules and opportunities on the investment side of things, but the quality, the characteristics, and the ethics of how we run the practice don’t,” he explains. “It doesn’t matter who they talk to here. They’re going to get the same consistent advice which is aligned with what is in the best interest for the client.”
Adam adds consistency can also be found in the practice’s dedication to continue helping clients even if they relocate outside the Kawarthas — something that has happened in the past.
Recognizing that financial planning and wealth management can be scary for those who first come through his door, Adam uses an analogy he hopes will reassure those reluctant to take that all-important first step.
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“We’ve all done a puzzle or two in our lifetime,” he notes. “You open the box up and dump all the pieces onto the table. The most important piece though wasn’t in the box — it was actually the picture on the box.”
“For those that come in and say ‘I have no idea what any of this means. I haven’t done anything. I don’t know enough. Everybody including Google has told me something different, I’m so confused, frustrated and uncertain I give up,’ we sit down and provide a safe environment for them to put all their puzzle pieces on our table.”
“We ask them, ‘What’s the vision you’re picturing, so that we can understand what the picture is on the front of your puzzle box? Let’s look at the puzzle pieces you just dumped on our table and see how they fit to create that picture.'”
“Most of the time when we have those conversations, there’s a huge sigh of relief, like ‘I thought that this was going to be like going to the dentist.’ Nothing against dentists, but we try to make financial planning as comfortable, relaxed, and as pain-free as possible.”
Adam McInroy, Executive Financial Consultant of Bobcaygeon-based McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, leads a team of two Senior Financial Consultants including his own mother Janice McInroy (pictured), who has an Honors BComm degree and has maintained her CFP® designation since 1999. Adam’s practice also includes Cindy Trapp, who has been with IG Wealth Management since 2007, and holds her CPA, MBA, CGA and CFP® designations. (Photo: McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management)
Adam’s practice at 21 King Street West in Bobcaygeon recently began operating under the trade name McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management. His team now has access to additional expertise at IG Private Wealth Management’s head office, “elevating the experience and the depth of the planning that clients can expect from us.”
“We’re still at the same office,” he adds, “and we’re still providing individual personalized service and support for the clients we serve.”
McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management is located at 21 King Street West in Bobcaygeon. You can email Adam at adam.mcinroy@igpwm.ca or call 705-748-1950. For more information about McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, visit www.mcinroypwm.com.
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Helena Jaczek, the minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (second from left), announced over $12.2 million for 33 tourism, community infrastructure, and economic development projects in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes at an event at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough on July 12, 2022. Also pictured are Steve ten Doeschate of Kawartha Ethanol Inc. and Victoria Grant and Carolyn Hyslop of The Canadian Canoe Museum, two recipients of the funding. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum / Facebook)
The federal government has announced over $12.2 million for 33 tourism, community infrastructure, and economic development projects in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes.
The funding — under the Tourism Relief Fund (TTF), Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) stream — includes $2.5 million for Kawartha Ethanol Inc. in Havelock and $750,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum.
The Municipality of Port Hope is also receiving $750,000 for the redevelopment of Lent Lane and the Township of Selwyn is receiving $750,000 to renovate and improve accessibility of the Lakefield historic post office building.
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Helena Jaczek, the minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), made the announcement on Tuesday (July 12) at an event hosted by The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough.
“Our government is committed to continuing to make important investments in community economic development projects that benefit local economies,” Jaczek says in a media release. “Today’s investments will help communities in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes strengthen their public infrastructure and enhance their tourist attractions, while also driving resilient economic growth for the region and protecting jobs.”
The Canadian Canoe Museum is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $750,000 under the Tourism Relief Fund to outfit a 20,000-square-foot Exhibition Jall at the museum’s new waterfront location on Little Lake. The museum will create seven new exhibits showcasing diverse voices and perspectives from across the country, including Indigenous knowledge, languages, cultures, and histories.
A concept rendering of the entrance to the 20,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall at The Canadian Canoe Museum’s new facility under construction beside Little Lake in Peterborough. (Image: The Canadian Canoe Museum / Facebook)
“This funding will contribute to the development of a brand-new suite of professionally designed exhibits that will be featured in our new museum’s 20,000 square foot Exhibition Hall,” says the museum’s executive director Carolyn Hyslop. “These exhibits will attract visitors from near and far to explore the canoe’s significance to Canada through diverse themes, perspectives and voices.”
Kawartha Ethanol Inc., a manufacturer of corn-based fuel-grade ethanol, is receiving a repayable investment of $2.5 million through the Community Economic Development and Diversification stream to adopt new production capabilities, reach new markets, and create permanent rural jobs.
“We appreciate FedDev Ontario’s support as we pivot our production to include health and manufacturing ingredients,” says Kawartha Ethanol general manager Steve ten Doeschate. “This support has assisted us in developing new innovations to retool and adopt technological changes to produce supplies for the health care and other sectors through the production of a variety of high-grade industrial distilled alcohol product outputs that are in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support growing demands for products previously sourced in foreign markets.”
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Here’s the full list of recipients, projects, and funding amounts.
Recipient Name
Project
Funding contribution
Fund
Kawartha Ethanol Inc.
Expand, adopt new production capabilities and reach new markets.
$2,500,000
CEDD
A. Sheila Boyd Foundation
Create virtual museum tours, adapt operations to public health requirements and provide year-round access to exhibits.
$10,000
TRF
Canadian Canoe Museum
Outfit a 20,000-square foot Exhibition Hall at the museum’s new waterfront location on Little Lake in Peterborough, create seven new exhibits showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, including Indigenous languages, cultures and histories and expand educational programming.
$750,000
TRF
Fenelon Falls Museum
Deliver culinary and children’s tourism events and programming.
$39,540
TRF
Cobourg Museum
Develop new exhibitions to showcase the diversity of the community by sharing immigrant stories.
$27,400
TRF
Elmhirst’s Resort
Improve accessibility by redesigning entranceway, updating washrooms, installing an elevator to the lower levels of the resort, and constructing ramps and signage.
$100,000
TRF
Kawartha Trans Canada Trail
Launch the TRAIL PASS app to enhance visitor information services and increase awareness of local businesses along the trail.
$16,700
TRF
Kawartha Works Community Co-operative, Inc
Establish outdoor, world-class entertainment experiences for tourists at the new Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls.
$500,000
TRF
Lake Edge Cottages Inc.
Construct new shed to include solar panels, install electric car chargers, and signage to improve environmental impact.
$85,523
TRF
Otonabee Conservation
Revitalize the Harold Town Conservation Area to increase accessibility and inclusivity of trails, facilities and other park amenities.
$367,971
TRF
The Corporation of the County of Northumberland
Support activities related to the Northumberland Tourism Wellness Experience Development Program.
$97,000
TRF
The Forest Hill Lodge
Renovate existing common lodge space for visitors during colder seasons and add features to align with local health guidelines.
$100,000
TRF
Westben Arts Festival Theatre
Revitalize and modernize the facility and provide enhanced interactive experiences.
$198,500
TRF
Wildwood
Purchase canoes, glamping huts, kayaks and paddle boards.
$90,000
TRF
BGC Kawarthas
Construct skate park at Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes’ property in Lindsay.
$396,750
CCRF
City of Kawartha Lakes
Improve downtown streetscapes on William Street North and South, Peel Street, York Street North, Kent Street West and Cambridge Street in Lindsay, Ontario.
$750,000
CCRF
Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes | Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey
Construct accessible playground in Ode’naang Park.
$56,250
CCRF
Corporation of The Township of Douro-Dummer
Construct new building in South Douro Park with canteen, storage and a covered picnic table area, as well as installation of tennis courts and an accessible ramp.
$294,750
CCRF
Cramahe Township
Install power door operator to improve library accessibility.
$27,750
CCRF
Kawartha Works Community Co-op
Reinvent playground at Tommy Anderson Park in Bobcaygeon to include new play areas and increase the capacity and quality of the visitor experience.
$150,000
CCRF
Kirkfield & District Historical Society
Renovate historical building to be more energy efficient and accessible, and deliver more inclusive programing for the community’s aging rural population.
$76,710
CCRF
Northumberland County
Retrofit existing space to create an indoor, year round, retail space in the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre in Cobourg.
$180,000
CCRF
Northumberland County
Build community greenspace surrounding the new Northumberland County Archives and Museum and Golden Plough Lodge facilities.
$566,250
CCRF
Otonabee Conservation
Reinvent trail through historical and environmental education storytelling with installation of signs, QR codes and digital apps that recognize the First Nation heritage of the area and interactions with settlers; as well as highlight trail features.
$523,917
CCRF
Otonabee Conservation
Construct accessible and inclusive washroom facility at the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area in Warsaw.
$91,660
CCRF
Otonabee Conservation
Construct accessible and inclusive washrooms at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area in Lakefield.
$95,858
CCRF
The City of Peterborough
Create urban park including multi-use central space with a stage facility for performances and events that doubles as an ice rink; change rooms, washrooms, storage and refrigeration; outdoor Farmer’s Market; children’s water park and relaxation spaces.
$750,000
CCRF
The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
Renovate Warkworth Arena and Community Centre to increase number of dressing rooms and improve accessibility of lobby and washrooms.
$600,000
CCRF
The Municipality of Port Hope
Reinvent Lent Lane into accessible, community/park space to include accessible walkway, increased greenery and showcase of artwork by local and Indigenous artists.
$750,000
CCRF
The Peterborough Humane Society
Build new off-leash dog park and memorial gardens adjacent to Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre.
$438,093
CCRF
The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Build accessible splash pad on Havelock Community Centre grounds.
$393,750
CCRF
Township of Asphodel-Norwood
Revitalize and expand existing skateboard park in Norwood to create a multi-purpose, inclusive and accessible space beside community centre.
$483,170
CCRF
Township of Selwyn
Renovate and improve accessibility of Lakefield historic post office building.
This summer, Kawartha Conservation is offering three guided nature walks at Ken Reid Conservation Area north of Lindsay (pictured), as well as walks at Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, and Durham East Cross Forest. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Conservation)
Kawartha Conservation is hosting a series of community nature walks on mornings throughout the summer at local conservation areas in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region.
The series begins with three nature walks at Ken Reid Conservation Area north of Lindsay.
“Tree Talk” on Tuesday, July 19th will be led by tree expert and nature enthusiast Dan Vandeloo, who will share easy tips and tricks to identify trees found throughout the conservation area — including hemlock, juniper, and white cedar — as well as fun tree facts participants can share with their family and friends.
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On Wednesday, July 27th, “Wicked Wetlands” will sees nature guide Rebecca Pomeroy leading participants across the marsh boardwalk and along the edges of the McLaren Creek Wetland. The McLaren Creek Wetland is one of Ontario’s provincially significant wetlands, and is home to hundreds of bird, plant, bug, and fish species. Participants will learn about native plants and the function of wetlands, all while taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
During “The Forest Understory” on Thursday, August 4th, nature guide Jennifer Fedak will teach participants about the numerous plants that make up the forest understory and what their role is in the forest ecosystem.
On Tuesday, August 9th, tree expert and nature enthusiast Dan Vandeloo will present another “Tree Talk,” this time at Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area south of Janetville, again sharing easy tips and tricks to identify trees found throughout the conservation area — including eastern hemlock, red pine, and white cedar — as well as fun tree facts participants can share with their family and friends.
Tree expert and nature enthusiast Dan Vandeloo will present a “Tree Talk” at Ken Reid Conservation Area north of Lindsay on July 19, 2022 and again at Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area south of Janetville on August 9, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Conservation)
On Wednesday, August 17th, “Wander Windy Ridge Conservation Area” will feature nature guide Rebecca Pomeroy guiding participants along the trails of the conservation area southwest of Omemee, where they will explore grasslands, forests, and wetlands and learn about the various features and changing landscape of Windy Ridge. The hike will end with a stunning view of Pigeon River, the Oak Ridges Moraine, and rolling hills covered in trees.
On Thursday, August 25th, nature guide Jennifer Fedak will lead an “Invasive Species Hike” at Durham East Cross Forest south of Nestleton Station, explaining the difference between native, non-native, and invasive species and sharing the impacts of invasive species and what can be done to combat them.
All the nature walks begin at 9:30 a.m. and will move at a comfortable pace, taking 1-1/2 to 2 hours to complete. The walks will take place rain or shine, unless there are high winds or thunderstorms.
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While the walks are suitable for all ages and physical activity levels, only Ken Reid Conservation Area has accessible trails and accessibility accommodations are available upon request. Visitors are reminded to wear closed-toed shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray, water, and snacks if necessary.
“The community nature walks are a fantastic way to join friends, families, and others in a fun, educational hike in our local communities while learning more about the natural world around us,” say Kristie Virgoe, Kawartha Conservation’s director of stewardship and conservation lands, in a media release. “The community nature walks are led by our knowledgeable and passionate staff and each of these events is about providing a fun learning experience for participants at all ages and knowledge levels.”
Advance registration is required for each nature walk, with a cost of $10 per registrant. Visit calendar.kawarthaconservation.com to register.
Peterborough police are investigating a shooting incident in the city on Monday morning (July 11) that has resulted in a man being taken by air ambulance to a Toronto hospital.
At around 11 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a shooting at a residence in the Dalhousie Street and Stewart Street area.
A male victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre, and then flown by helicopter to a hospital in Toronto.
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Police do not believe this is a random incident and say there is no current threat to public safety.
There will be increased police presence in the Dalhousie Street and Stewart Street area as police continue their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service’s crime line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimehere.ca.
This latest shooting incident follows one on July 2 on Park Street North near Sherbrooke Street that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Shawn Singh of Peterborough and the city’s second homicide of the year.
John Saxon Doboe will perform as Grammy Award-winning rock music giant Meat Loaf in the tribute band All Revved Up at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 13, 2022. (Photo: Rich Balter Photography)
Peterborough Musicfest presents All Revved Up Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute
When: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: Free admission
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent). VIP seating available for sponsors. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighbourhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.
Rock music has gifted us its fair share of bigger-than-life characters; individuals whose over-the-top stage presence is central to their presentation, their vocal or instrumental talent aside.
When he exploded onto the charts in 1977 via his debut studio album Bat Out Of Hell, Michael Lee Aday — a.k.a. Meat Loaf — was truly a sight to behold, his massive sweat-drenched frame drawing as much attention, if not more, as his huge singing voice and stage theatrics.
Backed by his band Neverland Express, Meat Loaf’s first post-album gig saw him open for Cheap Trick in Chicago. An appearance on Saturday Night Live followed. Suddenly everyone was talking about the massive singer who delivered like few prior.
If you’ve guessed it takes a special performer to come even remotely close to capturing the sound, look, and body-draining emotion that defined Meat Loaf, you’ve guessed right. Since 2013, John Saxon Doboe has brought the Grammy Award-winning rock music giant back to exhilarating life for fans of his music across North America.
On Wednesday, July 13th at Del Crary Park, Doboe will do his thing, fronting the All Revved Up Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute as part of Peterborough Musicfest’s 35th season. As has been the case since July 1987, admission to the 8 p.m. concert is free.
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Backed by a seven-piece band based out of Long Island, New York, Doboe will deliver Meat Loaf’s high-energy signature songs — a long and impressive list that includes “Bat Out Of Hell,” “Paradise By The Dashboard Light,” “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That),” which earned Meat Loaf a Grammy Award in 1994.
Beyond the talents of Doboe et al, the Musicfest audience will be treated to costume changes, choreography, and even comedy as All Revved Up pays tribute to Meat Loaf’s music catalogue produced and performed from 1977 to 2016 when Braver Than We Are, Meat Loaf’s 12th and final studio album, was released.
Shortly after Aday was born in Dallas, Texas — on November 22, 1963, at age 16, he was a witness to history as events unfolded at Parkland Hospital following JFK’s assassination — his father, noting his new son resembled ‘nine pounds of ground chuck,’ convinced nurses to write Meat on his crib ID card. Later, in grade school, classmates nicknamed him Meat Loaf, a reference to his five-foot two-inch 240-pound stature. That nickname stuck like glue to Aday ever after.
VIDEO: Highlights from All Revved Up Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute
An actor originally — he appeared in stage productions of Hair and The Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as in the 1975 cult film version of the latter — Meat Loaf burst onto the charts in 1977 with his debut album Bat Out Of Hell. Central to his initial success was his involvement with lyricist and producer Jim Steinman who composed the tracks for the Todd Rundgren-produced album.
To say Bat Out Of Hell proved to be a blockbuster debut is a major understatement.
The album’s classic cover featuring a long-haired man on a motorcycle bursting forth from a cemetery — designed by the late American illustrator and comic book artist Richard Corben, best known for his comics featured in Heavy Metal magazine — heralded the goods inside in the form of the title track along with “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad,” “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth” and “Paradise By The Dashboard Light,” the latter augmented by a memorable shared vocal with Ellen Foley that’s stilled hailed as one of the greatest rock duets of all time.
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Bat Out Of Hell sold some 43 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, certified 14 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and still selling some 200,000 copies annually to this day. It also formed the basis of a stage musical brought to life in 2017 in England and later presented in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.
While Meat Leaf continued to record with considerable success over the ensuing years, his output never matched the reception granted his debut album.
The follow-up album, 1981’s Dead Ringer, inevitably didn’t live up to critics’ expectations, and subsequent albums Midnight At The Lost And Found (1983), Bad Attitude (1984) and Blind Before I Stop (1986) similarly did little to recapture his debut’s success.
With songs written by Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf’s 1977 debut album “Bat Out Of Hell” sold some 43 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, still selling some 200,000 copies annually to this day. (Album cover: Richard Corben)
However, in 1993, with the release of Bat Of Out Hell II: Back Into Hell, the single “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do that)” brought Meat Loaf another chart-topping hit and a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo.
Besides his music career, Meat Life returned to his acting roots, appearing in a number of feature films and television shows up until 2017.
Besieged by a number of medical issues — Meat Loaf was diagnosed in 2003 with Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome that causes a rapid heartbeat, and was also severely asthmatic — he was a vocal anti-vaxxer during the COVID-19 pandemic. On January 20, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, Meat Loaf died in hospital. While no official cause of death has been provided, he was reported to have earlier contracted the COVID-19 virus.
VIDEO: “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” – Meat Loaf
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Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 16 free-admission concerts during its milestone 35th anniversary season, each staged Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission remains “to provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2022 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
A 56-year-old Scarborough man is dead after drowning in Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes on Saturday evening (July 9).
At around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a man who had been swimming and failed to resurface.
After officers arrived, the man was located and was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Police have identified the victim as Kingston Ferdinands, 56, of Scarborough.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto.
To reduce the risk of drowning, police advise to always swim with a buddy, let someone know when and where you’re going for a swim, test the waters with your feet (don’t dive right in), and don’t swim while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Joe Yusiw's photo of a Lakefield sunset was our top post on Instagram for June 2022. (Photo: Joe Yusiw @kawartha_joe / Instagram)
I love June, when the high water levels in local lakes are great for swimming, and when we are also visited by proud parents showing off their babies — I’m referring to loon and merganser parents of course.
June this year also seemed to be an early harbinger of high summer, with full intensity summer sunsets and stormy clouds. A good number of you were getting in your paddling strokes early this year.
We are all ready for a better summer this year and June 2022 helped to usher that in. Enjoy our photos this month — we have some stunners here.
Do you want to get on our top photographers list? All you need is an Insta account and to tag us using our hashtag #kawarthanow when posting your photo.
We share photos from across our readership area, which is the five-county area surrounding Peterborough which includes Peterborough, Northumberland, City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings (we sneak in the occasional Algonquin Park picture as well, particularly if it’s by a Kawarthas photographer).
To see our daily shares of photos, follow us on Instagram @kawarthanow and check out our feed’s highlight reels for recaps of every month in 2022.
Teacher Megan Clements with her Grade 4 and 5 students on the last day of school at Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. Clements and her students were awarded a $1,000 grant from the U.S.-based Book Love Foundation to purchase books to expand their classroom library. (Photo: Megan Clements)
Grade 4 and 5 students at a Kawartha Lakes school are going to have a lot more books in their classroom library thanks to their teacher Megan Clements and a grant from a U.S. foundation.
Clements, who teaches all subjects for Grade 4 and 5 at Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain, submitted a successful application to the Book Love Foundation for a $1,000 grant.
A non-profit volunteer organization founded in 2012 by English teacher, author, and advocate Penny Kittle, the Book Love Foundation provides financial support so teachers in the U.S. and Canada can expand classroom libraries. Since 2013, the foundation has funded more than 330 classroom libraries across 47 states and provinces.
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In her grant application, which included a supporting video featuring her students and a letter from a colleague and a student, Clements — herself a lifelong reader — described the culture of reading at her school.
“At the heart of my teaching practice is incorporating student voice in everything we do,” wrote Clements, who worked as her school’s literacy lead last year. “So I truly hear them when they say, ‘our favourite art in our classroom is when you put books on display’ or ‘can we please have 10 more minutes to finish the chapter?’ during independent reading.”
She also explained how the pandemic has been a barrier to student reading, with virtual learning isolating students from their community of peers.
Teacher Megan Clements encourages a culture of reading among her Grade 4 and 5 students at Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. She engages the students in organizing the books, displaying them, and choosing books with her for their learning goals and classroom endeavours. The students have created their own sign-up sheets to track a waiting list for the next most popular book. (Photo: Megan Clements)
“Having this grant would wake our students up from their dormant cocoons, reignite the passion for reading in the middle years of elementary school, and reinstate the drive to be readers and leaders,” Clements wrote. “With their wings spread wide, our kids will no doubt reinvent their self-perceptions to truly believe and see themselves for what they truly are, readers.”
The application included a letter of support from nine-year-old Sabastien, one of Clements’ students.
“Ms. Clements should be picked for this grant because she is passionate about books and always hungry for more,” Sabastien wrote. “We already have a great start to our library, but we still need more books to grow with us. We could use this grant to help us gain more knowledge about our history, our world, and how to be the best you can be!”
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To date, Clements has been using her own time and money to build the classroom library, and the $1,000 grant would give her the ability to purchase the most recent and relevant books for her students.
“I find that I am shopping for books at local thrift stores on the weekends to ensure that the kids are continuing to read and having books in their hands that are capturing their interest,” she wrote in her application. “I’d like more books that are related to disabilities, identity and LGBTQIA+, exploring body image and texts written in verse.”
“With our board welcoming many Syrian families and many Ukrainian refugees, I would like books related to immigration. Additionally, our board is so fortunate to have opportunities to walk down the path of reconciliation guided by so many Indigenous teachers. I would love to incorporate books related to the water crisis so many people experience around the world, in Canada, and even here in our home province of Ontario.”
Megan Clements, who has been a teacher for eight years, is herself a lifelong reader. Last year, she worked as the literacy lead for Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. (Photo courtesy of Megan Clements)
While Clements has a number of books she intends to purchase with the grant money, she is also involving her students in the book selection process.
“The kids were assigned ‘homework’ on their first day of holidays,” Clements tells kawarthaNOW in an email. “They are currently compiling lists to order the books, with the students’ voices (and) favourite books included in that order.”
Former Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, who has kept a low profile since her defeat in the 2021 federal election, recently posted this photo on her social media accounts and has been teasing her 'life after politics' in a new venture branded as ONWARD. (Photo: Maryam Monsef / Facebook)
Former Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef is beginning her “life after politics” by undertaking a new venture that connects, inspires, and empowers women leaders.
On the heels of a number of teasers she posted on social media, the 37-year-old Monsef hosted a by-invitation-only event at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on Thursday evening (July 7), where she shared details of her new initiative branded ONWARD.
Local media were not invited to the event and, from the absence of social media chatter since, those who were present aren’t sharing any information on what they heard.
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However, after kawarthaNOW reached out to Monsef on Friday, she contacted publisher Jeannine Taylor to explain the reason for the event, which was an intimate affair attended by 125 people.
“It was an opportunity to connect with people that I have missed very much,” Monsef said. “We had a special dialogue about community, leadership, issues, and resolutions. Our dialogue was an antidote to the tensions and divisions and hate in our community and beyond.”
Monsef added she will host similar events in the future, including a special launch for her new ONWARD initiative.
Since her defeat in the 2021 federal election — she finished second to Conservative Michelle Ferreri by fewer than 3,000 votes — Monsef has kept a low profile, giving her another reason for hosting Thursday night’s event.
“It’s important to me that the young women who worked on my campaign see that I have landed on my feet,” she said.
Monsef also shared the news she will be attending Trent University to obtain her Masters in Canadian and Indigenous studies. She’ll also be working on the “Women United” campaign for the United Way Peterborough & District.
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As for Monsef’s ONWARD initiative, she has a website at www.maryammonsef.com which states “My life after politics is just beginning.” There is also a button where people can sign up so they “don’t miss the launch,” which will include details about what she is planning.
ONWARD should put to rest any rumours that she intends to return to politics. Since her 2021 federal re-election bid came up short, there has been ongoing speculation Monsef might do so, perhaps at the municipal level that will see a new city council elected this coming fall.
In 2014, Monsef campaigned for Peterborough mayor but fell just short of winner Daryl Bennett (who was subsequently defeated four years later by current mayor Diane Therrien). That set the stage for her successful bid for the Peterborough-Kawartha federal seat in 2015. She was re-elected for a second term four years later.
The home page of Maryam Monsef’s website teases her new venture branded as ONWARD. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)
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Prior to her political pursuits, Monsef graduated from Trent University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology. Post-graduation, she held several public sector positions in the Peterborough area.
When asked where she will live and work, Monsef — who is engaged to former Fredericton Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey — said “Peterborough is always going to be my home.”
“I’ve been here for 26 years and it will always be my home and community.”
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