One man is dead following a shooting incident in downtown Cobourg on Monday morning (June 27).
At 10:06 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of King Street and Division Street.
A man was rushed to Northumberland Hills Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Police closed King Street at Division Street to McGill Street until further notice for the investigation and are asking people to avoid the area.
At 2 p.m. on Monday, Chief Paul VandeGraaf provided an update on the ongoing investigation. He said the victim was a partner in the downtown business Jamaican Patty House.
He also said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident. Although no suspect is in custody, police do not believe there is a threat to public safety.
VIDEO: Chief Paul VandeGraa provides an update on the investigation
“This is not a common occurrence for downtown Cobourg,” VandeGraaf said. “However, this reminds us that we are not immune to the gun violence that’s happening across the country.”
On Tuesday, the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), which is assisting the Cobourg police in the investigation, identified the victim as 37-year-old Rohan Pyne from Scarborough.
On Wednesday, the OPP stated two suspects were reported leaving the scene in a black Lexus sport utility vehicle. The vehicle, which had been reported as stolen. was located abandoned in Markham later on the day of the shooting.
Investigators are asking anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area of King Street East and Division Street between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on June 27 to contact acting detective James Egas with the Cobourg police at 905-372-6821 x1004 or the Northumberland OPP at at 1-888-310-1122.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimehere.ca.
This story is being updated as police release new details about the investigation.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival and the Ennismore Shamrock Festival are returning to Selwyn Township on the second weekend of July.
The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th at Isabel Morris Park on the Otonabee River in Lakefield and features live music, more than 25 artisan vendors, and food and drink.
The live music line-up includes Marsala Lukianchuk (noon), Barry Elmes Quintet (1:50 p.m.), Heather Bambrick Jazz Quintet (3:40 p.m.), Jozef Botos “Trio B” featuring Daniel and Frank Botos (5:30 p.m.), Alan Black and the Steady Band with guests Bridget Foley, Sian Wilson, and Rob Phillips (7:10 p.m.), Max Mouse and the Gorillas (8:20 p.m.), and Logan Murray and the Spoon Lickers (9:30 p.m.).
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Artisan vendors include Beadjools, Cutting Edge Greetings, Dunn Reim, Dwyer Art Studio, Elizabeth Popham Fine Art, Flytja, Goldfinch Glass, Hank’s Handiworks, Hard Rain Creations, Heart of Joy, Jackson’s Body Essentials, Jane Hall, Kawartha Arts Network, KGregg Visual Artist, Knitted & Twisted, Lakefield Art Group, LB Quilting & Embroidery, Leslee Waterston, Mary Derrick Art, Rude Awakening Granola, Seasons & Occasions, Sew Lynda, Sue Flanagan Creates, The Old Country Fence, Unique Wood Creations, Water colours by Dwayne, and Woodworks by Chris.
Food vendors include Cheeky Duck (wood-fired pizza), The Lakefield Pantry (savoury and sweet treats including ice cream), Kitchen Farmecy (smoked BBQ), and Hanoi House (Vietnamese cuisine and salads). Publican House Brewery will supply craft beer and wine, coolers, and local cider will also be available, along with iced coffee, limeade, and water.
Admission is $10 (free for children 12 and under). For more information, visit www.lakefieldjazzfest.ca.
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The Ennismore Shamrock Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 10th at the Robert E Young Recreation Complex at 55 Ennis Road in Ennismore, featuring a variety of vendors and activities for all ages. This year’s festival is a one-day event, with the truck and tractor pull returning next year.
Along with Ennismore Optimist rookie ball, ball hockey, and soccer tournaments, there will be children’s activities including bouncy castles, ice cream sundae making, a petting zoo, face painting, a dunk tank, and more, an all-day BBQ (peameal bacon on a bun, burgers, hot dogs, and drinks), and booths for local organizations. The Cottage Country Craft Show featuring more than 80 vendors also is taking place indoors at the community centre.
Admission is free for all activities, other than admission to the craft show which costs $2 (free for children under 12). For more information including a full schedule of events, visit www.ennismoreshamrockfestival.ca.
Every Friday during swimming season, we post The Beach Report™ — our weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the greater Kawarthas region — and update it throughout the week as conditions change.
As of Wednesday, June 29, the following beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Buckhorn Beach, Buckhorn (Peterborough County)
Below are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in the City and County of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and Hastings County and Prince Edward County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health provides weekly testing results for beaches in Hastings County and Prince Edward County.
During the summer, local health units sample water at area beaches and test for bacteria such as E. coli to determine if the water quality at a beach is safe for public use. Popular beaches, like the beach at Roger’s Cove in Peterborough’s East City, are tested every business day while most other beaches are tested weekly. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
Important note
The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.
You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.
City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)
Note: Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not be sampled Thursday, June 30th or Friday, July 1st due to the Public Health Ontario Lab closure for the Canada Day long weekend. Swim at your own discretion.
Rogers Cove (131 Maria Street, Peterborough) – sample date 28 June – SAFE
Beavermead Park (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) – sample date 28 June – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled weekly)
Back Dam Park (902 Rock Road, Warsaw, Township of Douro – Dummer) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Buckhorn Beach (12 John Street, Buckhorn, Municipality of Trent Lakes) – sample date 28 June – UNSAFE
Crowe’s Line Beach (240 Crowe’s Line Road, Trent Lakes) – sample date 28 June – SAFE
Lance Wood Park, Curve Lake (150 Whetung Street E, Curve Lake) – sample date 21 June – SAFE
Henry’s Gumming, Curve Lake (150 Chemong Street S, Curve Lake) – sample date 21 June – SAFE
Douro North Park (205 Douro Second Line, Township of Douro – Dummer) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Ennismore Waterfront Park (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore) – sample date 23 June – SAFE
Hiawatha Beach (1 Lakeshore Road, Hiawatha) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Jones Beach (908 Jones Beach Road, Bridgenorth) – sample date 23 June – SAFE
Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) – sample date 16 June – SAFE
Norwood Beach at Mill Pond (12 Belmont Street, Norwood) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Sandy Beach (1239 Lakehurst Road, Municipality of Trent Lakes) – sample date 21 June – SAFE
Selwyn Beach Conservation Area (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn) – sample date 23 June – SAFE
Squirrel Creek Conservation Area (2445 Wallace Point Road, South Monaghan) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (289 Caves Road, Warsaw, Township of Douro – Dummer) – sample date 27 June – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled monthly)
Belmont Lake (376 Miles of Memories Road, Belmont) – sample date 2 June – SAFE
Chandos Beach (2800 County Road/Highway 620, North Kawartha) – sample date 2 June – SAFE
Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Havelock) – sample date 2 June – SAFE
Quarry Bay (1986 Northey’s Bay Road, Woodview) – sample date 31 May – SAFE
White’s Beach (26 Clearview Drive, Trent Lakes) – sample date 31 May – SAFE
City of Kawartha Lakes
Beach Park – Bobcaygeon – results not yet available
Birch Point – Fenelon Falls – sample date June 23 – SAFE
Blanchards Road Beach – Bexley – sample date June 20 SAFE
Bond Street – Fenelon Falls – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Burnt River Beach – Somerville – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Centennial Park West – Eldon – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Centennial Beach – Verulam – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Centennial Verulam Parkette – results not yet available
Four Mile Lake Beach – Somerville – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Head Lake Beach – Laxton – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Norland Bathing Area – Laxton – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Omemee Beach – Emily/ Omemee – sample date June 23 – SAFE
Riverview Beach Park – Bobycaygeon – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Sturgeon Point Beach – Fenelon Falls – sample date June 17 – SAFE
Valentia/ Sandbar Beach – Valentia – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Verulam Recreational Park – Verulam – sample date June 21 – SAFE
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Haliburton County
Bissett Beach – Minden Hills – results not yet available
Dorset Parkette – Algonquin Highlands – sample date June 17 – SAFE
Eagle Lake Beach – Dysart et al – results not yet available
Elvin Johnson Park – Algonquin Highlands – sample date June 17 – SAFE
Forsters Beach – Minden Hills – sample date June 22 – SAFE
Glamour Lake Beach – Highlands East – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Gooderham Lake Beach – Highlands East – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Haliburton Lake Beach – Dysart et al – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Horseshoe Beach – Minden Hills – results not yet available
Paudash Lake Beach – Highlands East – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Pine Lake Beach – Dysart et al – results not yet available
Rotary Head Lake Beach – Dysart et al – results not yet available
Rotary Park Lagoon – Minden Hills – results not yet available
Rotary Park Main – Minden Hills – results not yet available
Sandy Cove Beach – Dysart et al – results not yet available
Sandy Point Beach – Dysart et al – results not yet available
Slipper Beach – Dysart et al – sample date June 22 – SAFE
Twelve Mile Lake Beach – Minden Hills – sample date June 22 – SAFE
Wilbermere Lake Beach – Highlands East – sample date June 21 – SAFE
Northumberland County
Caldwell Street Beach – Port Hope – results not yet available
Crowe Bridge Park – Trent Hills – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Harwood Waterfront & Dock – Hamilton Township – results not yet available
Hastings Waterfront North – Trent Hills – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Hastings Waterfront South – Trent Hills – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Little Lake – Cramahe – sample date June 20 – SAFE
East Beach – Port Hope – results not yet available
West Beach – Port Hope – results not yet available
Sandy Bay Beach – Alnwick-Haldimand – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Victoria Park – Cobourg – results not yet available
Wicklow Beach – Alnwick-Haldimand – results not yet available
A conceptual rendering of Ashburnham Realty's commercial and residential development in the City of Peterborough's Louis Street urban park development if the former Montreal House building is demolished, looking northwest from King Street and Louis Street, with a five-storey podium including a restaurant and eight-storey apartment building behind it. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Lett Architects Inc. presentation)
The City of Peterborough’s heritage committee has voted to recommend to city council that the former Montreal House building be designated as a heritage property, following an application from property developer Ashburnham Realty to demolish the building 284-282 Aylmer Street North, which is currently listed on the heritage registrar but does not have a heritage designation.
The vote followed a presentation to the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) by Lett Architects Inc. design principal Michael Gallant and Ashburnham Realty owner Paul Bennett at a special virtual meeting of the committee late Thursday afternoon (June 23).
Bennett submitted the demolition request on May 26, with city council having 60 days after that date to decide whether to accept PACAC’s recommendation and signal its intention to designate the building as a heritage property, prohibiting demolition, or to delist the property from the heritage registrar and allow demolition to proceed.
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During the meeting, Gallant explained to committee members why the former Montreal House building could no longer be incorporated — as was originally planned — into the design for the commercial and residential development at the corner of King and Aylmer, which is part of the City of Peterborough’s Louis Street urban park development.
“It became clear that the south end of the urban park is not a viable development site, mainly because of flood plain concerns,” Gallant said, referring to the former Shish Kabob Hut site that was part of the original location for the development. “In a significant flood event, there would need to be floodwater flow across the urban park site, which would need to flow directly through to King Street, otherwise there would be further upflow impacts to the downtown.”
This means the location of the development has been shifted further west towards Aylmer Street, encroaching on the footprint of the former Montreal House.
A conceptual rendering from 2021 of Ashburnham Realty’s commercial and residential development in the City of Peterborough’s Louis Street urban park development in 2021, showing the former Montreal House building incorporated into the design. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Lett Architects Inc. presentation)
An additional complication, according to Gallant, came with confirmation the finished floor elevation for the development needed to be higher than the surrounding grades — in some cases by a full metre — for public safety in case of a flood event. Because existing grades cannot be modified on the east or south sides of the development, any elevation changes to meet accessibility requirements under the Ontario building code (including accessibility ramps) need to be made at the north or west side of the development.
This means the development has been set back further west from Aylmer Street, further encroaching on the footprint of the former Montreal House.
“There was full intent to maintain the (Montreal House) building, but working through the information that was provided through (the city’s) engineering (department) on the requirements for pulling the building on both ends and raising the finished floor level, it resulted in a building that was no longer able to work with the existing fabric of the Montreal House,” Gallant said.
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“So, as a result of that, Ashburnham Realty have submitted an intent to demolish — which is why we’re here speaking to you tonight — which will allow this project to still move forward with the full programming complement that was submitted and is a strong candidate for funding support (from the federal government for affordable housing),” Gallant added.
To ensure the development still contains 75 below-market-rate units (40 one-bedroom, 29 two-bedroom, and six three-bedroom units), the new building will have eight storeys instead of the six envisioned in the previous design. Of the 75 units, 23 will be fully accessible.
The ground floor will contain commercial tenant spaces, as well as public washrooms and viewing areas of the urban park. The building will be a 50 per cent improvement beyond the National Energy Code of Canada, including solar panels on the roof to generate its own energy.
Flood plain requirements and accessibility requirements have shifted the original location of Ashburnham Realty’s commercial and residential development onto the footprint of the former Montreal House building. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Lett Architects Inc. presentation)
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After the presentation, committee member Dennis Carter-Edwards questioned why the flood plain impacts were not identified earlier on during the urban park project planning process.
“There’s been some new information based on (the Otonabee River Conservation Authority’s) new flood plain, over the last three to six months, that has really changed our design to where we are now, and why we are here,” said Ashburnham Realty owner Paul Bennett, a statement that was confirmed during the meeting by Michael Papadacos, the city’s interim commission of infrastructure and planning services.
While committee member Deborah Keay recognized the value of the urban park development, including in addressing the housing crisis, and the work of Ashburnham Realty and Lett Architects, she remained concerned about losing the heritage value of Montreal House.
“I’m really struggling with this because of all the benefits but, for me, looking at our role as a committee, and looking at heritage in the community, and looking at the recommendation from staff (to designate the Montreal House as a heritage property), I can’t deny what I think is the value of the Montreal House for lots of reasons,” Keay said. “To me there’s a lot of value there, and I’m not signing on just yet to throw it away.”
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Bennett agreed with Keay and said he would have preferred not to demolish the building, but the changing requirements have left him no option. He said the heritage value would be recognized by naming the new building “Montreal House” and maintaining a restaurant space.
“We wouldn’t have even gone down this road if this is where we thought we’d had to go,” Bennett said. “For a sports analogy, this is our Hail Mary for this. We would like to make it work for a couple of different reasons. The reason I got involved with this is because I wanted to add some real vibrancy to the head of the park. I didn’t think it was possible to do what a builder would need to do with the Shish Kabob Hut site, just because it was too small, so the idea of going to the site beside and purchasing that building, it allowed to put a patio in, put other uses in.”
“The original (expression of interest) — hopefully we’d still be able to do it — had the (Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area) going in there, (Electric City Culture Council) going in there — a lot of those different organizations that could add vibrancy and community to the park.”
A conceptual rendering of Ashburnham Realty’s commercial and residential development in the City of Peterborough’s Louis Street urban park development, looking west from Louis Street. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Lett Architects Inc. presentation)
After some discussion among committee members around the consequences of accepting the recommendation from city heritage staff that the Montreal House property receive a heritage designation, the city’s heritage resources coordinator Erik Hanson explained the process and said city council will make the final decision on heritage designation.
“What we are suggesting is that the committee gives its opinion about the heritage (value of the Montreal House),” Hanson said. “That’s its mandate and that’s the extent of its mandate. Beyond that, when it sends an opinion to council, council takes into account a much broader range of inputs around what’s good for the community. It will take into account as one of those, the value of the heritage. It doesn’t have to accept this committee’s recommendation, it only has to receive it under law.”
“The heritage staff’s opinion is that the (Montreal House) building meets the criteria under the Heritage Act for designation. We feel that’s a fact. Whether that is an overriding concern for council, when it considers whether a new building should replace it for the purpose of creating affordable housing, isn’t up to this committee to decide. It needn’t concern itself with that. It only concerns itself with whether the building is worthy of consideration or not.”
Committee members then voted on the motion to accept the heritage staff recommendation, which carried with only Simon Terry voting against it. Council representative Kemi Akapo had earlier abstained from the vote because of a pecuniary interest.
Peterborough native Michael Martyn is coming home to perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, June 25. (Photo courtesy of Michael Martyn)
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, June 23 to Wednesday, June 29.
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.
Saturday, July 2 2-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association presents Wylie Harold CD Release Show ft saxophonist Gene Hardy ($15 at door or in advance by e-transfer to )
Friday, July 8 7:30pm - Lara Wong Flamenco Trio ft Lara Wong on flute and bansuri, Melón Jiménez on flamenco guitar, and Ivan Mellén on percussion ($22 in advance at www.eventbrite.es/e/360097791187 or $25 at door)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Coming Soon
Friday, July 1 The Fitzgeralds
Saturday, July 2 Ed Stephenson
Sunday, July 3 Ed Stephenson
Saturday, July 9 Kirk Bates
Friday, July 15 Reg Corey
Saturday, July 16 Laura Keating
Huck's Bar and Lakeside Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, June 24
5-8pm - Wylie Harold
Saturday, June 25
5-8pm - Kayla Mahomed and Nathan Truax
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, June 23
6-8pm - Irish Millie; 9pm - The Union
Friday, June 24
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Jesse Corrigan and the Neustadt Sound
Saturday, June 25
5-7pm - Michael Martyn; 9pm - TBA
VIDEO: "Bad for You" - Michael Martyn
Tuesday, June 28
8-10pm - TBA
Wednesday, June 29
6-8pm - TBA; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Now home to Dr. J's restaurant, the building at the corner of Aylmer and King streets in downtown Peterborough was formerly the Montreal House, with the original structure dating back to as early as 1858. (Photo: kawarthaNOW via Peterborough's Architectural Heritage, 1978)
The City of Peterborough’s heritage committee will be reviewing property developer Ashburnham Realty’s request to demolish the former Montreal House on Aylmer Street, as well as a recommendation from city heritage staff that city council give the building a heritage designation preventing demolition.
At a special virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon (June 23), the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) will receive a presentation from Lett Architects — acting as representatives of property owner Ashburnham Realty — regarding an application to demolish the building at 282-284 Aylmer Street North.
Originally called the Montreal House and now Dr. J’s restaurant, the building is currently listed as a heritage building but does not have a heritage designation.
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According to a report prepared by the city’s heritage staff, the building was constructed in the 1850s and later became a residence for French Canadian lumbermen working the forests north of Peterborough under the ownership of a French Canadian named Joseph Brault. The first storey was renovated in 1893 but the upper storey retains its original small pane windows and front gable.
By the early 20th century, the Montreal House was under ownership of an English Canadian and its residents broadened to include workers in the major industries such as Canadian General Electric that had arrived in the city. Later it became a men’s only drinking establishment. By the late 20th century, the Montreal House was known as a venue for emerging bands and hosted numerous acts that have since found local and national renown. In 2014, it became the location of Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews restaurant.
Ashburnham Realty purchased the property in 2020 with the intention of developing a residential and commercial building at the corner of King and Aylmer as part of the City of Peterborough’s Louis Street urban park development. Originally, the plans were to maintain the existing building or reconstruct it as part of the new development but maintain the restaurant.
The former Montreal House became the location of Dr. J’s restaurant in 2014. (Photo: Google Maps)
However, according to the report from city heritage staff, Ashburnham Realty now believes preserving the building is “untenable” given regulatory requirements and design considerations for the urban park development.
“The owner of the property has, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), made notice to the City that he will seek a demolition permit for the property in preparation for the construction of the new development,” reads the report.
On May 26, Ashburnham Realty owner Paul Bennett submitted a request to the city to demolish the building. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, city council must consult with its heritage committee before making a decision. Council has 60 days to decide either to remove the property from the heritage registrar and allow demolition to proceed, or to signal its intention to designate the building as a heritage property.
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A property with a heritage designation can be altered, as long as its heritage attributes are maintained, but cannot be demolished.
City heritage staff are recommending that PACAC recommend to city council the building be designated as a heritage property, as it “is a representative example of the Gothic Revival style used in a commercial setting and notable for its symmetry and central gable” and because of its cultural heritage associations.
“Time has become of the essence for this project as its proposed affordable housing component is subject to a federal funding deadline,” the report reads. “As a result, the Heritage Impact
Assessment that would normally be provided to the committee cannot be completed in time. In lieu of an HIA, staff has reviewed the property against the criteria for determining heritage significance under Regulation 9/06 of the OHA and believe the property to be worthy of designation.”
If city council accepts the recommendation for proposed heritage designation, Ashburnham Realty will have 30 days to appeal the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal, with the tribunal’s decision binding either way.
As the Thursday afternoon PACAC meeting, Lett Architects will make a presentation on the planning and land use requirements underpinning Ashburnham Realty’s request to demolish the building.
Parks Canada will be repairing selected grating panels of the metal deck of the Warsaw Road swing bridge in Peterborough from July 4 to 8, 2022 to reduce the noise caused by vehicles using the bridge. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Parks Canada is closing the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge, located on Parkhill Road between Armour Road and Television Road in Peterborough, during the first week of July to address noise issues.
The bridge will be closed to vehicles starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 4th until mid-day on Friday, July 8th. Traffic control measures and detour routes will be in place for the duration of the work.
During the closure, selected grating panels of the metal bridge deck will be removed, repaired, and reattached to the bridge to reduce the noise caused by vehicles using the bridge. The repair work will not impact navigation along the waterway.
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The bridge reopened in August 2021 after being closed for over 10 months for a full replacement of the steel swing bridge structure, repairs to concrete abutments, and replacement of mechanical and electrical operating systems.
In December 2021, Parks Canada removed perforated steel plates for cyclists, located on the outer edge of both traffic lanes on the main bridge deck, because of excessive noise. The plates were to be replaced in the spring with new plates that will allow for installation of fasteners to reduce noise levels.
Apparently that work did not address the issue, as many local residents have been complaining about continued excessive noise from the bridge.
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“The noise keeps you awake all night and during the day it is worse when sitting outside,” writes one resident on the East City Peterborough Facebook group. “The old bridge didn’t make noise like this. I have lived on Swanston for over 40 years and never had this problem before.”
Parks Canada states that, following an observation period during the summer months, similar work may be completed on the remaining grating panels in the fall.
“Parks Canada understands the frustration this situation has caused and would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding,” reads a media release.
'Captain' Peter Rellinger steers PedalBoro's 15-passenger party bike during the inaugural season of the eco-friendly business he and Hillary Flood launched in 2019. PedalBoro returns for a four-month season in 2022 on Canada Day after a two-year pandemic hiatus. (Photo courtesy of PedalBoro)
If the pandemic struggle taught us anything, it taught us we’re better when we work together — that a pull-the-oars-in-unison approach provides the foundation needed to overcome challenges while raising our spirits.
In 2019, well before COVID cast its dark shadow, PedalBoro brought that same teamwork approach to downtown Peterborough, combining it with an invigorating cycling experience that saw numerous groups joyfully pedal their way to several of the city’s favourite pubs and craft breweries.
Now the 15-passenger party bike — owned and operated by Peterborough locals Hillary Flood and Peter Rellinger — is back in business in a very big way with bookings being taken.
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“We want to do our part in helping Peterborough bounce back and bring a little joy to the streets,” says PedalBoro ‘Captain’ Rellinger, adding “With the economy now fully reopen, the timing is right to safely re-launch this summer.”
PedalBoro will make its 2022 entrance in grand fashion on Friday, July 1st as part of the annual Peterborough Canada Day Parade.
What will follow is four months of available Thursday-through-Sunday pub crawl tours for private parties, as well as corporate groups in search of a one-of-a-kind office team building experience.
Integral to the initial success of PedalBoro, and key moving forward, are the partnerships established with party bike tour stops. In the mix for 2022 are McThirsty’s, Spanky’s, The Black Horse, The Maple Moose, Cameron’s Brewery, Electric City Bread Company, and Euphoria Wellness Spa.
According to Flood, PedalBoro ridership in its inaugural season saw 60 per cent hail from out of town, primarily from Durham Region and the GTA.
In addition, 48 per cent of those stayed overnight, providing a significant benefit to the local economy.
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And close to 90 per cent of all PedalBoro cyclists spent time in downtown Peterborough after their tour, supporting core area restaurants, cafés, and pubs.
“Back in 2019, when this whole bike dream started, I vividly remember sitting down with Pete and pitching — very formally with a PowerPoint presentation — that we use almost our entire savings to buy a party bike,” recalls Flood.
“Flash forward a few years later and we are finally getting to run our second season of pedal-powered fun. It’s an exciting moment for us to finally say out loud, with confidence, ‘We’re back.’ It’s like a phoenix rising from the ashes.”
PedalBoro owners and operators Hillary Flood and Pete Rellinger at the 2019 launch of the 15-passenger party bike at the centre of their new business venture. Offering downtown tours in partnership with local pubs and eateries, PedalBoro offers an eco-friendly transportation alternative for exploring Peterborough’s core. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)
While bookings are being taken for private tours at this point, Flood says individual riders will be able to book a tour for Sundays later in the season.
For more information on PedalBoro and to book your group’s tour, visit www.pedalboro.com.
Native plants selected in GreenUP's Water Wise Garden Starter Kits, like this wild bergamot growing at GreenUP Ecology Park, are well suited to the dry conditions experienced during a Peterborough summer. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s column is by Heather Ray, Director of Programs at GreenUP.
In the garden at this time of year, you may notice the purple blooms of coneflowers, the stunning red spikes of wild bergamot flowers, the fragrance of a peony, or the pop of white on yarrow. Plants provide beautiful colour, texture, improved air quality, and food for pollinators.
What I love most about the gardens I see around Peterborough is what you can’t see, what lies beneath the blooms and stems: the roots.
The main function of the roots of a plant is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and move them into the stem. The stem then distributes water and nutrients to the leaves.
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Roots do two remarkable things to help us water in the garden. First, roots will seek any pockets of water beneath the soil — especially during times of drought — to help keep a plant thriving. Second, during heavy rainfall periods, rain is absorbed into the soil and follows the deep roots further down into the ground to replenish groundwater.
The plants you choose matter when you are designing a garden that will help capture rain or tolerate droughts.
These choices are often not about the colour of the plant, the height, or the cost. These choices are about what you can’t see: how deep roots will grow.
Plants like big bluestem, a grass species native to southern Ontario, develop deep roots that allow them to survive on ground water during times of drought. (Photo: Tallgrass Prairie Center / University of Northern Iowa)
“Many of the plants that are well suited to rain gardens and water-wise landscapes are those with substantial root systems,” explains Hayley Goodchild, coordinator with GreenUP’s NeighbourHOOD programs. Goodchild is also supporting the City of Peterborough’s Rain Garden Subsidy Program, providing one-on-one consultations to help with garden design and plant selection.
“Some of these plants, like switchgrass, grow deep roots that can reach water many feet below the surface,” she adds. “Others, such as wild geranium, develop shallow but dense rhizomes and fibrous roots that hold lots of water.”
Plants like these have the potential to help us face a number of climate change challenges. Communities and organizations, including GreenUP, have been advocating for and demonstrating these nature-based solutions, often called green infrastructure.
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The Ontario Green Infrastructure Coalition explains that green infrastructure is the natural vegetative systems and green technologies that collectively provide society with a multitude of economic, environmental, and social benefits. Green infrastructure can include rain gardens, wetlands, parks, rain barrels, green roofs, and bioswales — channels designed to concentrate stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution.
What makes green infrastructure effective? Green canopies and planted spaces, like gardens, can cool local waterways (helping our aquatic friends) and parks, sidewalks, and trails (aiding our human health). Other kinds of green infrastructure, like green roofs or walls or shade provided by trees, also support more efficient home and business energy systems.
In addition to these important benefits, green infrastructure is increasingly popular because of all those roots and the water management solutions they provide.
Watershed quality can suffer due to pollution that accumulates in runoff along impermeable surfaces like asphalt and concrete. Green infrastructure like rain gardens can help mitigate this by absorbing and filtering rain water where it falls. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
“By growing healthy, robust roots these plants can withstand long periods without rain,” explains Goodchild. “When it does rain, these plants are effective at soaking up the rain and preventing runoff and soil erosion. In our region, many of the plants that do this best are native species.”
We need green infrastructure in the Peterborough region. Many residents experience flooding regularly, and our watershed quality can suffer due to pollution in runoff during heavy rainfall events.
We also need more drought-tolerant, water wise gardens. In 2016, 2020, and 2021, the Peterborough area experienced drought conditions with little precipitation and temperatures over 35°C. During these drought conditions, residents are asked to reduce non-essential water use, including watering gardens and lawns. Unlike lawns, a water-wise garden does not need a lot of water to sustain itself.
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Want a water-wise garden but unsure where to start? Thanks to funding from Peterborough Utilities Group, GreenUP has done all the planning work for you through our curated Water Wise Garden Starter Kits.
A Water Wise Garden Starter Kit comes with 18 drought-tolerant native plants (six different species) along with a planting and care guide so you know exactly where, how, and in what way to plant and care for your garden.
Part of creating a water wise garden is training the roots to grow long and deep into the ground. Training your plant roots is all about how you water your plants, so here are a few tips:
1. Choose the right plant for the right spot
The Jiimaan’ndewemgadnon Pocket Park in downtown Peterborough was a partnership between GreenUP and the Peterborough DBIA. Part of the Depave Paradise program coordinated by Green Communities Canada, this project replaced impermeable asphalt with a rain garden seen here soaking up heavy rainfall. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
Many native plants are accustomed to drought as well as heavy rainfall events.
The staff at the Ecology Park Nursery can help you pick appropriate plants for your spaces.
Hours at the Nursery are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 7.
2. Water your plants with more water but less often
Instead of giving your plants a small drink of water each day, give your plans a good, long drink less frequently. (Once a week if it hasn’t rained one to two inches.)
3. Water your plants directly at the roots
A volunteer uses a watering can to target water at the roots of a plant during GreenUP’s Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods planting event in Warsaw in 2020. The event created a water-wise garden at the Back Dam Park in Warsaw. (Photo: Leif Einarson / GreenUP)
The leaves of a plant do not need water sprinkled on them, so leave the sprinkler in the garage!
It may take longer to water your garden by hand, but once the roots establish themselves, they will be working for you.
4. Water with the rain by installing a rain barrel
Watering with a rain barrel not only saves you money (and helps conserve municipal or well water), it is also better for the health of your soil and plants.
Rain barrels are available at the GreenUP Store & Resource Centre (378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, 705-745-3238).
Customers of Peterborough Utilities receive a $25 rebate, and residents of Selwyn Township receive a $50 rebate.
5. Mulch your plants
Mulch around plants with shredded bark, shredded leaves, or compost to help retain moisture in the soil.
Mulched gardens require less water than gardens with exposed soil.
Participants enjoy a Water Wise Gardening Workshop delivered by GreenUP at the new Therapy Garden in the back yard at Five Counties Children’s Centre. The Therapy Garden was designed and installed by GreenUP. (Photo: Jessica Todd)
Until Friday, June 24th, you can order Water Wise Garden Starter Kits for pickup at Ecology Park Nursery. Place your order at shop.greenup.on.ca.
If you are interested in the City of Peterborough’s Rain Garden Subsidy Program, visit peterborough.ca/raingarden.
Visit greenup.on.ca/waterwise to learn about rain barrels and rebates, Ready for Rain, and more, including the Peterborough Utilities Water Wise Landscape Recognition Program. This recognition program allows you to nominate your garden or a neighbour’s garden and build awareness for water-wise gardening.
A version of this story was originally published in 2021.
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Matthew Modine as Dr. Martin Brenner in the fourth season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things. The final two episodes will be released on Friday, July 1. (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 July.
The final two episodes of the critically acclaimed fourth season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things will be released on Friday, July 1st. No doubt the last two episodes will include a showdown between Eleven and Vecna, setting the stage for the fifth and final season.
New Netflix series include Keep Breathing, a survival thriller starring Melissa Barrera as Liv, a New York lawyer who emerges as the sole survivor of an airplane crash in a remote area in Canada. The six-episode series premiers on Thursday, July 28th.
VIDEO: “Stranger Things” Season 4 Volume 2 sneak peek
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There’s also Uncoupled, a comedy starring Neil Patrick Harris as a New York City real estate broker who faces the prospect of starting over as a single man in his 40s after his boyfriend of 17 years abruptly moves out. The series of eight 30-minute episodes premieres on Friday, July 29th
Other new Netflix series include How To Build a Sex Room (Jul. 8), a racy reality series where designer Melanie Rose dreams up erotic renovations for couples, and Resident Evil (Jul. 14), the long-delayed attempt at a television version of the film franchise.
Other returning Netflix series include season three of Control Z (Jul. 6), season four of Virgin River (Jul. 20), season three of Blown Away (Jul. 22), season four of Car Masters: Rust to Riches and season three of Dream Home Makeover (both on Jul. 27), Other returning series include season five of Animal Kingdom (Jul. 11).
VIDEO: “Persuasion” trailer
New Netflix films include Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between, a drama based upon the novel of the same name by Jennifer E. Smith starring Talia Ryder and Jordan Fisher as Claire and Adam, a couple who make a pact to break up before college and have one last epic date to revisit their relationship. It premieres on Wednesday, July 6th.
Perhaps trying to leverage the success of the hit period series Bridgerton, Netflix is releasing a new adaptation of Jane Asten’s 1817 classic novel Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot and Cosmo Jarvis as Captain Frederick Wentworth. The film premieres on Friday, July 15th.
If action thrillers are more your thing, The Gray Man stars Ryan Gosling as Court Gentry, the CIA’s most skilled mercenary known as Court Gentry, who uncovers dark agency secrets and is hunted across the globe by his psychopathic former colleague Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans) and international assassins. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, The Gray Man will debut on Netlfix on Friday, July 22nd, following a limited theatrical release the week before.
VIDEO: “The Gray Man” trailer
For documentaries, you might want to check out How to Change Your Mind, a four-part series based on the 2018 bestseller by Michael Pollan chronicling the long and storied history of psychedelic drugs. Each episode focuses on a different mind-altering substance — LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline — and explores the potential of these substances to heal and change minds as well as culture. It debuts on Tuesday, July 12th.
The following day sees the premiere of D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!, a true crime docuseries examining the mystery of the 1971 skyjacker who parachuted off a plane with a bag of stolen cash and vanished. There’s also The Most Hated Man on the Internet, a docuseries chronicling a mother’s crusade against Hunter Moore, a self-proclaimed “professional life ruiner” who found infamy by creating a notorious “revenge porn” website. It premieres on Wednesday, July 27th.
Theatrically released films include Antiviral, Cold Mountain, Gone Baby Gone, Heat, Johnny Mnemonic, Men with Brooms, The Iceman, The King of Staten Island, and Total Recall (all on Jul. 1), The Foreigner (Jul. 15), The Rental (Jul. 22), Irresistible (Jul. 23), and The Desperate Hour (Jul. 29).
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VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in July 2022
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in July, along with what’s leaving.
Coming soon (no release date specified)
Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi (Netflix documentary) – A series of mutilated bodies and taunting notes left outside a Delhi jail sends police hunting for a seasoned killer with a grudge against the system.
Masaba Masaba: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Amid a career crisis, Masaba puts her love life on the back burner — but is it there to stay? Neena faces all kinds of drama while rebooting a hit show.
Friday, July 1
Stranger Things 4: Volume 2 (Netflix series) – Divided by distance but ever determined, our scattered friends face a frightening future. But it’s only the beginning. The beginning of the end.
Antiviral
Cold Mountain
Final Score
Fubar: Balls to the Wall
Fubar: The Movie
Gone Baby Gone
Heat
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Johnny Mnemonic
Loving
Men with Brooms
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Tarzan
The High Note
The Iceman
The King of Staten Island
Total Recall
Tulip Fever
Wednesday, July 6
Control Z: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Sofía and her friends try to move on in their senior year, but an unidentified hacker with a familiar account makes life difficult for them.
Girl in the Picture (Netflix documentary) – In this documentary, a woman found dying by a road leaves behind a son, a man claiming to be her husband — and a mystery that unfolds like a nightmare.
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (Netflix film) – Clare and Aidan make a pact to break up before college — no regrets, no broken hearts. But will one epic goodbye date offer them a last chance at love?
King of Stonks (Netflix series) – Desperate for startup stardom, an overly-ambitious finance mastermind lies, cheats and schemes his less-than-authentic company up the ladder to success.
Uncle from Another World (Netflix anime) – After being in a coma for 17 years, Takafumi’s middle-aged uncle suddenly wakes up speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding magical powers.
Thursday, July 7
Karma’s World: Season 3 (Netflix family) – From making new friends to standing up for what’s right: Karma grows as a daughter, sister, artist and more with new rhymes and lots of fun times!
Vinland Saga: Season 1
Friday, July 8
Boo, Bitch (Netflix series) – Two senior BFFs make a last-ditch attempt to be seen. But when one of them becomes a ghost, she’ll need to really live her best life — while she can.
Capitani: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Now living in Luxembourg City, Luc Capitani takes on a new job and finds himself entangled in a murder investigation linked to the capital’s criminal underworld.
Dangerous Liaisons (Netflix film) – Book smart Célène falls for bad boy Tristan at her new Biarritz high school, unaware she’s part of a cruel bet he’s made with social media queen Vanessa.
How To Build a Sex Room (Netflix series) – From a rock ‘n’ roll sex dungeon to a next-level spa space, designer Melanie Rose dreams up erotic renovations for couples in this racy reality series.
Incantation (Netflix film) – Six years ago, Lee Jo-nan was cursed after breaking a religious taboo. Now, she must protect her daughter from the consequences of her actions.
Jewel (Netflix film) – While visiting a massacre memorial, a photographer finds herself drawn to a local woman. But their romance stirs up painful memories of a shared past.
The Longest Night (Netflix series) – Armed men surround a psychiatric prison and cut off all communications. Their purpose: to capture serial killer Simón Lago. Six episodes. One night.
Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls (Netflix film) – Click through this interactive special, helping superstar Ranveer Singh and adventurer Bear Grylls brave the Serbian wilderness to find a rare flower.
The Sea Beast (Netflix film) – When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.
Monday, July 11
Animal Kingdom: Season 5
For Jojo (Netflix film) – When her best friend Jojo falls in love and moves on from their wild dating adventures in Berlin, Paula does everything she can to sabotage her wedding.
Valley of the Dead (Netflix film) – During the Spanish Civil War, a small group of sworn enemies must work together when they encounter flesh-eating zombies created in a Nazi experiment.
Tuesday, July 12
Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks (Netflix comedy) – Comedian Bill Burr sounds off on cancel culture, feminism, getting bad reviews from his wife and a life-changing epiphany during a fiery stand-up set.
How to Change Your Mind (Netflix documentary) – Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan present this documentary series event in four parts, each focused on a different mind-altering substance: LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline. With Pollan as our guide, we journey to the frontiers of the new psychedelic renaissance — and look back at almost-forgotten historical context — to explore the potential of these substances to heal and change minds as well as culture. How to Change Your Mind is directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alison Ellwood and two-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Lucy Walker.
My Daughter’s Killer (Netflix documentary) – A father fights for decades to bring his daughter’s killer to justice in France and Germany before taking extreme measures. A true crime documentary.
Wednesday, July 13
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?! (Netflix documentary) – In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.
Hurts Like Hell (Netflix series) – From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind the once-revered sport of Muay Thai in this drama inspired by real events.
Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres (Netflix documentary) – In politics, most pursue power. He pursued peace. Shimon Peres’s influence and integrity were instrumental in the founding and preservation of Israel.
Sintonia: Season 3 (Netflix series) – As Doni frets over the price of fame, Rita contemplates a new career and Nando reflects on his chosen path. The stakes are now higher than ever.
Under the Amalfi Sun (Netflix film) – Vincenzo and Camilla put their love to the test during a vacation to the Amalfi Coast. Meanwhile, their friends Furio and Nathalie have flings of their own.
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Thursday, July 14
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (Netflix family) – Legendary warrior Po teams up with an elite English knight on a global quest to rescue magical weapons, restore his reputation — and save the world!
Resident Evil (Netflix series) – Nearly three decades after the discovery of the T-virus, an outbreak reveals the Umbrella Corporation’s dark secrets. Based on the horror franchise.
Friday, July 15
Alba (Netflix series) – Alba awakens on a beach, bearing evidence of a rape but with no memory of the night before. Then she learns her rapists are her boyfriend’s buddies.
Country Queen (Netflix series) – A Nairobi event planner returns to her village after 10 years, where she confronts her past — and a mining company that threatens to destroy her home.
Farzar (Netflix series) – Prince Fichael lives in a human colony on an alien world and vows to rid the planet of evil — but then learns his dad’s the biggest evildoer of them all.
The Foreigner
Love Goals (Jaadugar) (Netflix film) – A small-town magician with zero interest in football must lead his local team to the finals of a tournament if he wishes to marry the love of his life.
Mom, Don’t Do That! (Netflix series) – After her husband’s death, a 60-year-old mom decides to find love again — to the joy and annoyance of her two daughters. Based on a true story.
Persuasion (Netflix film) – Eight years after Anne Elliot was persuaded not to marry a dashing man of humble origins, they meet again. Will she seize her second chance at true love?
Remarriage & Desires (Netflix series) – Through an exclusive matchmaking agency that caters to the ultra rich, a divorcee plots revenge against her ex-husband’s scheming mistress.
Monday, July 18
Live is Life (Netflix film) – Five boys faced with the realities of adulthood unite for a final adventure: hunting down a magical flower that will make their wishes come true.
My Little Pony: A New Generation: Sing-Along (Netflix family) – A young pony makes a herd of new friends on a quest to bring magic back to her world in this sing-along version of “My Little Pony: A New Generation.”
StoryBots: Laugh, Learn, Sing: Collection 2: Learn to Read (Netflix family) – Follow StoryBot pals Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo through three volumes of snack-sized early reading lessons set to a soundtrack of catchy tunes!
Too Old for Fairy Tales (Netflix film) – A spoiled gamer wants to compete in an upcoming tournament, but his mother’s illness and an eccentric aunt force him to rethink his priorities.
Tuesday, July 19
David A. Arnold: It Ain’t For the Weak (Netflix comedy) – Performing in his Cleveland hometown, David A. Arnold jokes about marital spats and entitled kids as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his family.
Wednesday, July 20
Bad Exorcist: Seasons 1-2 (Netflix series) – No demon is safe as Bogdan Boner, the alcohol-loving, self-taught exorcist-for-hire, returns with more inventive, obscene and deadly deeds.
Virgin River: Season 4 (Netflix series) – Mel navigates her new reality, Jack’s past threatens his future and new faces arrive to stir things up in Virgin River.
Thursday, July 21
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Season 5 (Netflix family) – The family-friendly animated series set in the world of the hit franchise returns for a new season.
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Friday, July 22
Blown Away: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Blown Away is back for season 3 with some of the glass world’s heaviest hitters, all competing for the title, Best In Glass. Ten glass artists have come to North America’s largest hot shop to push themselves to their creative limits. In each episode, the glassblowers must impress the Evaluators or risk being eliminated. At stake is a life changing prize that will send their careers to new heights. Blown Away is hosted by Nick Uhas with Resident Evaluator and Glass Master Katherine Gray.
The Gray Man (Netflix film) – When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he’s hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who’s put a bounty on his head.
One Piece: New Episodes
The Rental
Saturday, July 23
Irresistible
Monday, July 25
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 5 (Netflix family) – This colourful series set in a fantastical dollhouse of delightful mini-worlds and irresistible kitty characters returns for a new season.
Tuesday, July 26
DI4RIES (Netflix series) – First crushes, first kisses, fun with friends — and feuds with rivals. In the halls of Galileo Galilei Middle School, every day is full of surprises!
Street Food: USA (Netflix documentary) – This season of “Street Food” focuses on American cooks, pit masters, taqueros, loncheros — and culinary heroes.
Wednesday, July 27
Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 4 (Netflix series) – As Shawn revs up business for the garage, Mark and the rest of the crew work on a variety of projects, including a ’57 Chevy and a rare Lincoln Zephyr.
Dream Home Makeover: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Syd and Shea McGee of Studio McGee are back for a third season of Dream Home Makeover, bringing Shea’s breathtaking interior design touch to a wide range of diverse clients from across the country. From a jaw dropping multimillion dollar estate in southern California to a gut renovation of a single-family home destroyed by a fire in Salt Lake City, each episode features Shea delivering obsession worthy interiors that usher beauty, ease, and efficiency into the lives of her clients. Along the way, Shea and Syd invite viewers into their lives as they raise daughters Wren, Ivy, and new baby Margot.
The Most Hated Man on the Internet (Netflix documentary) – This new documentary series chronicles a mother’s crusade against a self-proclaimed “professional life ruiner” who found infamy by creating a notorious ‘revenge porn’ hub.
Pipa (Netflix film) – Living a secluded life in a small Argentinian town, former investigator Manuela Pipa Pelari is suddenly forced to face secrets from her past.
Rebelde: Season 2 (Netflix series) – A trio of cheerleaders at a posh private school revive their former classmates’ anti-bullying club and team up to fight injustice in this teen thriller.
Street Food: USA (Netflix documentary) – Embark on a cultural journey into street food across America. After previous seasons shot in Asia and Latin America, the series travels to the U.S. to visit Los Angeles, Portland, New York, New Orleans, Miami, and Oahu. Along the way, we’ll discover the stories of the people who create flavourful, unforgettable dishes.
Thursday, July 28
A Cut Above (Netflix film) – When he sets out to save his mother’s salon, a man discovers some unexpected talents of his own.
Another Self (Netflix series) – Three friends take part in a therapy session in a seaside town and learn to work through unresolved trauma connected to their families’ pasts.
Keep Breathing (Netflix series) – When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone woman must battle the elements — and her personal demons— to survive.
Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation (Netflix family) – Oggy is back with a big surprise in tow: Piya the elephant, the 7-year-old daughter of his Indian friends.
Friday, July 29
Case Closed: Zero’s Tea Time (Netflix anime) – A detective who’s also a public security agent and a member of a shadowy organization juggles his triple identities in this “Cased Closed” spinoff.
The Desperate Hour
The Entitled (Netflix film) – Unexpectedly dropped into upper-class society, an awkward woman struggles to fit in.
Fanático (Netflix series) – After Spain’s biggest music star accidentally dies during a concert, a fan seizes the chance to escape his mundane life by adopting his idol’s.
Purple Hearts (Netflix film) – In spite of their many differences, Cassie (Sofia Carson), a struggling singer-songwriter, and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a troubled marine, agree to marry solely for military benefits. But when tragedy strikes, the line between real and pretend begins to blur.
Rebel Cheer Squad: A Get Even Series (Netflix family) – A trio of cheerleaders at a posh private school revive their former classmates’ anti-bullying club and team up to fight injustice in this teen thriller.
Uncoupled (Netflix series) – When his boyfriend of 17 years abruptly moves out, a New York City real estate broker faces the prospect of starting over as a single man in his 40s.
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