This black gelding horse with a blue halter and western saddle was found the Burleigh Falls area on the afternoon of February 23, 2020. Police are looking for the owners. (Supplied photo)
The Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for the owner of a horse.
Update
The owner of the horse has been located.
Police were called to the Burleigh Falls area at around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon (February 23) to respond to a report of a found horse.
The owner of the horse can’t be located.
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The horse has been taken to a farm in the area.
The horse is described as a black gelding with a blue halter and western saddle.
The owner(s) can contact the Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401 or the non-emergency line at (888) 310-1122 to claim the horse.
Indo-Canadian singer-songwriter Beth Torbert, better known by her stage name Bif Naked, will be performing with her husband Steve "Snake" Allen at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on March 4, 2020 as part of her Songs And Stories 2020 tour. She will play her punk, pop and alt-rock tunes, including from her upcoming album "Champions", and will be reading excerpts from her 2016 memoir. Toronto singer-songwriter Frank Moyo will be opening. (Photo: Coco & Kensington Photography)
Among the number of beautifully drawn tattoos that cover much of Beth Torbert’s upper torso, the simple ‘Survivor’ inscription on her left bicep is her hands-down favourite.
Market Hall presents Bif Naked
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $30 ($33 at the door) including fees
An acoustic duo performance with Steve “Snake” Allen and featuring special guest opener Frank Moyo. Cabaret table seats are assigned, with the remainder of the seats general admission. Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
Well it should be.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2007 at age 37, the Canadian alt-rock singer and songwriter — known more widely by her stage name Bif Naked — underwent a lumpectomy and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.
But go further back and consider her early life: born secretly to a teen in India, rejected and tucked away in a mental hospital, and adopted by missionaries who brought her and her adopted sister to North America.
Physical and sexual abuse followed until she fled, joining a touring punk rock band, marrying the drummer, becoming pregnant, and then ending the pregnancy and the marriage before overdosing in a Vancouver drug den. She was not yet 21 years old.
“I got that (survivor) tattoo long before I was diagnosed with cancer,” says Torbert, adding, “Little did I know what was ahead.”
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“You never know what each year is going to bring, good and bad,” she reflects. “Human beings are so resilient. It’s incredible to me and never ceases to amaze me. Everybody survives so much in their lives. I present myself as the chopping block and if it makes other laugh, well, I’m happy.”
On Wednesday, March 4th at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough), Bif Naked brings her acoustic Songs And Stories 2020 tour to the stage, joined by her third husband, guitarist Steve “Snake” Allen, with Canadian-Italian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Frank Moyo opening.
Tickets to the 8 p.m. performance cost $30 and are available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
Throughout her life, Beth Torbert has battled and overcome physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, an eating disorder, breast cancer, and more. Now approaching 50, with a new record and a new book on the way, she says she is in a good place. (Photo: Coco & Kensington Photography)
“I tell a lot of stories onstage about my first two husbands, so Snake drinks lots of wine and tries to get through the evening as best he can,” laughs Torbert, noting as well as performing new songs from her upcoming album Champions she’ll read excerpts from her 2016 memoir I, Bificus detailing her cancer journey.
“I get lot of people who are experiencing cancer, or their caregivers, coming to the show and we talk about it. It’s amazing. We laugh. We cry. It’s a rewarding show for me. I don’t do these types of tours very often, so this is something I’ve been looking forward to for some time.”
“I’m a people person. A lot of my fans grew up with me, so we are all now in our late 40s. We’re going through divorces and a number of different things, so I make fun of myself and my life and my 13 fiancés. It’s my favourite way to perform.”
As for Toronto-based Frank Moyo, whose debut EP Waves with its singles “OK Dolce” and “West End” is grabbing its share of attention, Torbert is thrilled he’s along for the ride.
“He’s a crooner with a sultry, soulful voice; a modern day Frank Sinatra, complete with the growing of tomatoes in his backyard.”
VIDEO: “Normally” – Frank Moyo (opening for Bif Naked)
After performing with a number of punk bands, Bif Naked embarked in earnest on a solo career with the 1996 release of her self-titled debut album. But it was her two follow-up albums — I Bificus (1998) and Purge (2001) — that pushed her to the forefront of the Canadian alt-rock music scene, with the singles “Spaceman”, “Chotee”, and “Lucky” bringing her commercial success and a legion of fans.
The albums Superbeautifulmonster (2005) and The Promise (2009) continued her momentum well into the new millennium.
VIDEO: “Chotee” – Bif Naked
The university theatre major’s acting talent has also taken her heavily into both the feature film and television mediums. Her credits include an early appearance in the 1990 film Archangel, roles in the Canadian indie films Lunch With Charles and Crossing, and in 2006, guest star appearances on The L Word and Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
In addition, alongside Johnny Rotten of The Sex Pistols fame, she served as a judge for the music reality series Bodog Battle that aired in the United States on Fuse Network and was the first host of CBC’s ZeD in 2002.
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Despite her acting success, she prefers music for at least a couple of reasons.
“I liked music better (than acting) because I was writing the words,” says Torbert. “Being able to write my poetry, which becomes lyrics, and being able to perform the songs that result, I love it. It’s cathartic for me and so much fun.”
“When I was doing feature films, I had two little dogs at home. I couldn’t stand being on the movie set away from my dogs. I just really wanted to be at home.”
Bif Naked is heavily tattooed, getting her first tattoo (an Egyptian Eye of Horus) when she was 16. Her tattoos include a symbol of the Tao, Japanese writing, Buddhist poetry and images, and Hindu imagery. Her favourite tattoo, on her left arm, reads “Survivor”. (Photo: Coco & Kensington Photography)
Reflecting on her time as a musical powerhouse in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Torbert says she doesn’t recognize the person she was then.
“I wish I could go back and do it all over again with how I am now,” she confesses.
“There was a lot of pressure on me and I was always stressed out. The day I was diagnosed with cancer, I was so happy. I thought ‘Thank God, I can stay at home.’ Now that’s pretty bad. If cancer looked better than what my life was, I needed to make some changes.”
VIDEO: “Spaceman” – Bif Naked
“I really should have had way more fun than I did. I was very serious and worked my butt off. We were in the rock ‘n’ roll circle with all the boy bands. I felt I had to be twice as tough to be considered half as good.”
“I have such a good time now. I don’t take myself so seriously. Now, I just have fun and I’m not so worried all the time. I think that comes with age. We relax.”
For someone who wasn’t always in the best of places, Torbert is certainly in one now. On February 14th, her new single “Jim” was released along with a video in advance of the pending release of Champion, her first studio album in several years.
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In addition, she’s writing a book about cancer — “It’s a really sciencey book compared to my memoir” — and she’s continuing her role as a motivational speaker, reminding others, despite what’s going on in their life, they have “a grateful heart”.
“Life just gets busy, life gets in the way, and people forget. I tell people what I do to stay positive in the face of adversity and try to give them key messages to take away. If I can get a laugh, then I know they’re listening. They say if you can laugh and cry with your audience, you’ll always remember each other.”
As she creeps up on age 50, Torbert isn’t exhibiting any of the dread typically associated by many with that milestone.
VIDEO: “Tango Shoes” – Bif Naked
“I can’t wait,” Torbert enthuses. ” It’s a medal of honour. My vision of 50 is Gwen Stefani. I mean come on, she has never looked better. Same with J-Lo. Same with Jennifer Aniston. They look the same. They don’t look phony baloney. I think ‘Wow, if that’s 50, I’m totally ready.'”
“How many years did Tina Turner run around in her miniskirt and high heels singing Proud Mary? That 20, 25 more years for me if I judge it by her. That’s a lifetime. I have a whole other life ahead of me.”
Buoying Torbert’s optimism for what’s ahead is her conviction that she’s “in the right shoes now.”
VIDEO: “Jim” – Bif Naked
“I didn’t become a woman until I went through breast cancer, and I don’t mean just physically. I was a living female jumping bean my entire adult life until I got breast cancer. During my treatment I was surrounded by women all the time. Cancer was transformational for me in so many ways. I feel now that I am who I was meant to be.”
As for her health now, Torbert says she can’t and won’t complain.
“Honestly, I always feel good. I even felt good when I was sick with cancer. If I can get up and make myself a sandwich and do a little yoga or go for a walk, that’s a good day.”
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As for the new record, Torbert says she’s “over the moon”.
“I haven’t been this excited about making a record in a long time. I haven’t been as moved by the songs as much as I am now. It’s exactly what I want to say.”
“Working with (Vancouver-based guitarist, producer and sound engineer) Doug Fury is a big part of that. I started working with him in 1996 and he was instrumental as a co-writer with me on songs like Tango Shoes and other songs that are still really meaningful to me.”
“To have it come full circle, to be able to write with both Snake and Doug, is a blessing.”
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this vehicle of interest in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee on February 18, 2020. The Grey Ford Focus was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in Omemee shortly after the shooting at 1 p.m. (Supplied photos)
Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle of interest in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee.
The vehicle is described as a grey Ford Focus with tinted windows and steel winter rims.
It was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in the Town of Omemee shortly after the shooting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday (February 18).
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Update – Charges withdrawn
The second-degree murder charges against Aaron Simmonds and Zachary Simmonds were withdrawn on April 9, 2020. Police are still actively investigating this crime.
Police have already arrested 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, both of Bethany, and charged them with second-degree murder. The accused men remain in custody.
Investigators are requesting any persons who may have witnessed this incident or can identify the vehicle to contact Kawartha Lakes OPP at 705-324-6741 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at kh.crimestoppersweb.com.
Star Slade, who first acted on the Lindsay Little Theatre stage when she was 15, now has a blossoming career on television and plans to focus on more film work. She is best known for her role as Luna Spence in CBC's hit TV series "Burden of Truth", which is currently in its third season. (Photo: Charles Venzon)
Sitting over a pancake breakfast at a Queen West vegan restaurant in Toronto, actress Star Slade is telling me about her dog.
Spoiler warning
This story contains spoilers about the second and third season of the CBC TV series Burden of Truth.
“My dog’s name is Luna, but I didn’t name her after my character,” says Star, who plays Luna Spence on CBC’s hit investigative drama Burden of Truth. “Her name was Luna before I even adopted her. Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted a big dog named Luna, so when I saw her and learned her name was Luna I knew she was my dog.”
“I just loved that name. I loved the moon and I wanted my name to be Luna, mainly because of the character from Harry Potter. So it’s pretty cool how it all turned out.”
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The 20-year-old actress from Lindsay, Ontario, who now splits her time between Lindsay and Toronto, has been making her mark on the Canadian television scene as the younger half-sister of Burden of Truth’s lead character Joanna Handley, played by Kristin Kreuk (who is also executive producer of the series).
Star has found a fan base among viewers for not only playing a character who is rebellious, outspoken, and strong willed, but who also simultaneously represents both the indigenous and LBGTQ+ communities. While TV has brought her fast success, Star also appears in the independent film Castle in the Ground, which made its debut last fall at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Bright, passionate, and talented, Star is one of the exciting young performers making up the new landscape of Canadian entertainment. But it was only five years ago that she went on stage for the first time at Lindsay Little Theatre. Already an accomplished ballet dancer with an interest in art and writing, it was a text message from her best friend and future Burden of Truth co-star Anwen O’Driscoll that got her on stage.
VIDEO: Star Slade as Luna Spence in season two of Burden of Truth
“I started acting at Lindsay Little Theatre when I was fifteen,” Star recalls. “I heard of it because Anwen messaged me and told me that her mom wrote this play called Forgotten and that she thought I’d have a lot of fun in it. I never auditioned before. I wouldn’t say that I never had any interest in acting at that time, but it had never come up in my life that I could do this. Then I auditioned and got cast, and that’s when I really understood how much I love acting.”
After a few years of performing on stage and screen, including an appearance in the popular Jason Momoa series Frontier and starring in the educational children’s web series Emerald Code, Star scored the key role of Luna in Burden of Truth.
One of the highest-rated shows for CBC, Burden of Truth is currently in its third season in Canada, and has a solid cult following in the United States where it appears on The CW Network — where Burden of Truth star Kristen Kruek originally found fame as Lana Lange in the long-running comic book inspired series Smallville.
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“Kristen is a good mentor,” Star says. “She’s a good person. She has so much knowledge about acting and the industry. She’s been doing it since she was my age and never stopped, and stayed grounded through it all. She is a big inspiration.”
“I realized our show was successful was when we got picked up for a second season,” Star says of Burden of Truth. “That meant we had both a viewership and strong ratings. People wanted to see more. So when I found out that we got picked up for another season, I was really excited.”
Although she was a popular supporting character in the first season, Star didn’t realize as filming began for the second season that she would become central to the show’s main storyline, when her character would be wrongly accused and convicted for a murder she did not commit — leading her to spend much of the season behind bars.
Star Slade as Luna Spence in a scene from the third season of CBC’s hit TV series “Burden of Truth”. (Photo: Shauna Townley)
“I didn’t know anything about season two going into it,” Star tells. “You get it script by script, and it’s filmed in blocks. So eventually I realized I was in it a lot … and I’m going to prison! To be able to sink your teeth into that kind of material was so exciting.”
Currently halfway through the third season of Burden of Truth, which airs on CBC on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and can be streamed online at gem.cbc.ca, Star’s character has been continuing to deal with the events of season two in a realistic way.
“Luna has been out of prison for a year and has a second lease on life,” explains Star. “But what she’s not dealing with is how she went to prison and how that affected her. A lot of her trauma is coming out in new ways she doesn’t always understand.”
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Meanwhile, the overall plot running through Burden of Truth deals with corruption within the child welfare system, which reflects stories ripped from today’s headlines.
“It’s a very relevant topic, but it’s difficult,” Star observes. “Our whole season is talking about something that isn’t talked about a lot. When I heard this season was going to be about the child welfare system, I was apprehensive going into it and I wanted to make sure they were going to be truthful telling that story. I think the writers have done an amazing job so far in presenting it. At the end of the day our writers are dedicated to telling the most honest story. They’re passionate about their work and I think it shows.”
Burden of Truth is also noteworthy for its strong storylines involving indigenous issues, and by putting indigenous actors — such as Star and her co-stars Meegwun Fairbrother and Jessica Matten — at the forefront of the series.
Star Slade as Simone with her best friend Anwen O’Driscoll as Lana in the 2017 STEM-related web series “Emerald Code”. Anwen and Star, who grew up together in Lindsay and performed at Lindsay Little Theatre, both have successful acting careers. (Photo: Shaftesbury Films)
“Representation in media is so important, especially in regards to the next generation,” Star says. “Growing up, I didn’t see many indigenous people in the media. But while I didn’t spend much time wondering why there weren’t any people who looked like me, it definitely impacted me. I remember just feeling that I was or looked like something else. Even when I was introduced to acting, I didn’t know if I should be doing it. Obviously it worked out.”
“But I’m always thinking about how I can be a good role model for young indigenous people. There are so many responsibilities you have as a young actor who has a following, so I always try to make decisions that will make a positive impact on youth.”
Not only is Star visible as an indigenous actress on television, but she also plays a lesbian character, which has connected her to the LGBTQ+ audience in a strong and positive way.
“I’ve heard from a lot of LGBTQ+ people in messages and letters,” Star says. “In particular, I have heard from indigenous gay people who feel like they’ve never been represented in an important way. I think what’s important on Burden with my character is that she’s written as a human first and she just happens to be gay. She just also happens to be indigenous.”
“Luna is not written as a token indigenous gay person. She’s just who she is, and I think that’s so important. I appreciate it and I really aligned with it in the writing.”
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However, while representation is important, Star points out it shouldn’t be the merit that defines her work.
“While it’s important to be heard and seen, I think it can be dangerous too,” she notes. “It’s great to be acknowledged as an indigenous actress, but I think it’s more important that the work and the love it puts out speaks for itself. At the end of the day we want the work to be the most important thing.”
With her successful television career in place, Star’s expansion to movies was the next logical move in her career. In early 2019, Star worked on director/writer Joey Kline’s film Castle in the Ground, starring Alex Wolff, Imogen Poots, and Neve Campbell. A drama focusing on Sudbury’s opioid crisis, the film made its debut at TIFF last fall where it received a nomination for Best Canadian Feature Film.
Although tight lipped on information about distribution, Star does reveal that the film will be appearing at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas later in 2020.
Her first time acting in a film (she appears as the character Rachel), it was an experience that Star loved.
“It was great, but I especially loved how I felt on the set compared to television,” Star recalls. “The television I’m used to doing is such a well-oiled machine and everyone knows what they’re doing. I loved the feeling of working on an indie movie — not that it was less structured, but there was more freedom to follow your impulses.”
“I was really nervous at first though,” she adds. “I wasn’t brought onto set until they were almost done filming, and I felt like everyone knew each other and had already established the dynamics. I felt like I’d be a new energy coming on the set. But everyone was really nice and kind and excited about the work.”
Beyond Burden of Truth and Castle in the Ground, Star will also be doing a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of CBC’s legal drama Diggstown.
“I’m guest starring in an episode of Diggstown in March,” Star sats, “I got to film in Halifax. It was my first time there and it was so beautiful in the summer.”
With a blossoming career on television, and plans to focus on more film work, Star has found her way far beyond her roots on the Lindsay Little Theatre stage and onto the Canadian entertainment landscape — which means getting recognized by fans and signing autographs.
“It’s cool, and it’s funny, and it’s kind of weird,” Star says. “I’m kind of thrown off when I get recognized. It’s a weird thing, but it’s a compliment for the show. But it’s still weird. I don’t know them personally, but the public knows me through a personal way through a character. But as a whole it’s a compliment to the hard work that we do.”
For Star, the fame is secondary to her passion for acting.
“I really love acting, exploring and understanding and questioning and feeling,” Star says. “It’s never boring, and there is so much more you can do with a character or a script. Just getting to perform and be present and honest is the greatest.”
Lindsay's indie alt-rockers Heaps (formerly The Kents), who recently released the first single "Softly" off their upcoming debut album 'What is Heaps', are performing at The Red Dog on Saturday, February 22nd along with Basement Revolver and Pleasure Craft. (Photo: Maya Fuhr Photography)
Every Thursday, we publish live music events at pubs, clubs, and restaurants in Peterborough and the Kawarthas 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, February 20 to Wednesday, February 26.
If you’re a pub, club, 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.
Thursday, February 27 8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, February 28 9pm - Exposure Exposure
Saturday, February 29 9pm - Exposure Exposure
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 20
7:30-11:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, February 21
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys
Saturday, February 22
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Rye Street
Sunday, February 23
3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut; 6:30-9:30pm - Lance Isaacs
Monday, February 24
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, February 25
7-11pm - Open Mic w/ Cameron Fraser
Wednesday, February 26
7-10pm - Morgan Rider
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 27 7:30-11:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Carling Stephen
Friday, February 28 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Midnight Shift
Saturday, February 29 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Pop Machine
Sunday, March 1 3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Bailey Jordan Neil
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, February 21
6-9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28 7-9pm - The Kawartha Lakers
The Brickhouse Grill & Bar
123 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-874-7474
Friday, February 21
4:30-9pm - Johnny "Goody" Goodchild
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8pm - Live music
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Saturday, February 22
9pm - High Waters Band
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
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Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 2-6pm - Leap Year Party ft Pinky Brown
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, February 22
7-10pm - Jim Love and friends
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 7-10pm - Highlands Trio
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, February 21
7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Andrew Bain (first come basis, sign-up starts at 6pm, each musician has up to 3 songs and 15 minutes in total, all skill levels welcome)
Sunday, February 23
2pm - Music Bingo
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 12-8pm - Leap Year Party ft live music, special menu, tournament games, prizes and more...
Friday, February 28 9pm - Black History Blowout ft Beth Bekele, Don Soul, Mongiwa Khumalo, Boho Fab, JONCRO, Dixie Que, DJ Cornbread and DJ Honey Ham ($10 at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/bhmshowcase)
Saturday, February 29 8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Michael C Duguay, Oberge, Sing Leaf ($12 in advance at The Only, $15 at door)
Saturday, March 28 8pm - Cancer Bats and the Anti-Queens w/ D Boy, Cross Dog, Marion Cinder (SOLD OUT)
The Grand Experience
177 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 324-9444
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 14 7pm - St. Paddy's Jam ft Sean Jamieson and Ryan Burton, Joe Dehaan, Vanessa Houthuys, The Dad Bods (Ryan Mcintyre, Glenn Danger, Riley Paxton, Adam Airhart), and Steve and Adam Airhart
Keene Centre for the Arts
12 1st St., Keene
(519) 993-0079
Thursday, February 20
1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty ($5)
Friday, February 28 7pm - Beat the Blues ft The Swingin' BlackJacks (no cover, call for reservations)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music
Fridays
9:30pm - Live music
Saturdays
10pm - Live music
Sundays
9pm - Open mic
Tuesdays
9pm - Live music
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, February 20
7pm - Andy Earl
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 27 7pm - Lotus White
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 2-5pm - Michael C. Duguay
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Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 27 9pm - Emily Burgess and Marcus Browne
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 772-9010
Friday, February 21
10pm - Joel Parkes
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28 5:30pm & 7:45pm - Ladies of Jazz Dinner Series ft Lenni Stewart performing music of Ella Fitzgerald w/ Michael Monis on guitar and Howard Baer on bass ($50 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Sunday, February 23
4-8pm - Live Music Sundays ft Rick Fines hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 1 4-8pm - Live Music Sundays ft Lance Anderson hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, February 21
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, February 22
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, February 21
7:30pm - On Hip Dog
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, February 20
8pm - Prada West w/ Stax and Dirty Doc ($20)
Friday, February 21
9pm - Johnson's Creek
Saturday, February 22
9pm - Heaps (formerly The Kents), Basement Revolver, Pleasure Craft ($10 at door)
Saturday, March 14 6-9pm - Cheryl Casselman and Allan Fehrenbach
Sideways Bar & Grill
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Saturday, February 22
8pm - Rod Rokk
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, February 21
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, February 26
9pm - Live music (TBA)
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Tuesday, February 25
8pm - Open mic
Wednesday, February 26
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, February 20
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Friday, February 21
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, February 22
7pm - Live music (TBA)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, February 20
8:30pm - Ersatz, Mary-Kate Edwards, ELMS ($10 at door or PWYC)
Sunday, February 23
9pm - Pain Chain, Goth Girl, Victuals, Olias, Noise Workers of Ptbo ($10-15 or PWYC)
Monday, February 24
9pm - Open mic hosted by Trevor James (sign-up at 8:30pm)
Wednesday, February 26
10pm - Twisted Karaoke
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28 8pm - The Hype hosted by Billy Marks ft. P Doc, Whiteboy Scummy, DBDroh, B. Moss, Mvckro ($15 at w/ $5 to Canadian Red Cross in support of Australian bush fire victims)
Saturday, February 29 8pm - Tripsonix and Haus Of Dope
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Saturday, February 29 8pm - PTBOStrong and Waste Connections Canada present Destroyer (KISS tribute) w/ Baz Little Rock Band ($15 at door, $10 students)
The Grade 8 Transit Quest provides free Peterborough Transit passes to all Grade 8 students within the City of Peterborough for the duration of March Break, from March 13 to 22, 2020. Active School Travel PTBO and the Grade 8 Transit Quest seek to shift perspectives of adolescent freedom away from car ownership and towards transit and active forms of transportation. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
With March Break less than a month away, adolescents and parents are likely thinking two rather different things. Adolescents may be excited about a week of fun and freedom with friends. Meanwhile, parents and guardians may be wondering how to juggle work with adolescents who crave independence but depend increasingly upon a part-time chauffeur in order to enjoy that independence.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP’s Transportation and Urban Design Program Coordinator.
Enter the Grade 8 Transit Quest program. This program is sponsored by the City of Peterborough and coordinated by Active School Travel Peterborough (AST PTBO for short), formerly known as Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough. The Grade 8 Transit Quest provides free Peterborough Transit passes to all Grade 8 students within the City of Peterborough for the duration of March Break 2020 (from Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd).
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In addition to the free transit passes, many local destinations get involved with the Grade 8 Transit Quest by providing free or discounted admission to Grade 8 students who take the bus during March Break.
Whether you are a parent who needs to motivate your kid, or a kid who needs to make the case to your parents, here is your one-stop resource on the four key benefits of the Grade 8 Transit Quest.
Seize the moment
GreenUP’s Jaime Akiyama introduces a class of Grade 3 students to public transit through the On the Bus program, one of the many programs offered through Active School Travel PTBO. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
The Grade 8 Transit Quest increases youth familiarity with the Peterborough Transit system at a time in their lives when they are beginning to appreciate the ability to travel more independently.
This increase in independent mobility is more than just a gift for parents who would otherwise be chauffeurs. It also allows youth to better access activities, employment, and other opportunities.
Studies show that adolescence is a particularly influential period to introduce public transit as a way to be independent. Encouraging youth to use public transit increases the likelihood that they will use public transit in the future and be less reliant on cars as adults.
A 2018 study of youth transit users in Kingston, Ontario, suggests public transit provides a meaningful alternative mode of transportation for youth, and influences behavioural change for a more sustainable future.
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Take climate action
The environmental benefits of pubic transit include reduced air pollution and traffic congestion from fewer vehicles on the road. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Public transportation directly benefits youth and their community. The environmental benefits include reduced air pollution and traffic congestion from fewer vehicles on the road.
Studies show transportation currently represents 23 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Increased use of alternative transportation (including efficient public transit) is necessary to reduce emissions by decreasing the number of cars on the road.
Develop sustainable budget priorities
At one tenth the cost of car ownership, public transit is a compelling and healthy option for today’s youth to develop financial independence. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Even if a young person were legally able to drive a vehicle, the expense of owning and maintaining a vehicle is prohibitive for many people. Youth may not consider that the initial cost of the vehicle itself is only the beginning. Insurance, registration, maintenance, gas, and parking expenses amount to substantial ongoing costs.
Statistics Canada reports that in 2017, Ontario households spend on average one fifth of their income on private transportation — that’s more than we spend on food.
Buying a car should no longer be perceived as an adolescent right of passage, nor a symbol of independence. For many individuals and families, owning a car can be financially and environmentally unsustainable.
In 2017 Global News compared the expenses associated with vehicle ownership to adult public transit costs from the Canadian Urban Transit Association. They found that riding public transit is at least 10 times cheaper than owning a car.
Create safe and healthy habits
Introducing children and youth to public transit is a way to encourage a healthier lifestyle. Studies show that using public transit contributes to approximately a third of a child’s recommended daily physical activity. After all, transit trips often begin and end with a walk to or from a bus stop. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Public transit is a safe mode of travel that encourages positive habits associated with healthier lifestyles.
Studies show that using public transit contributes to approximately a third of a child’s recommended daily physical activity. After all, transit trips often begin and end with a walk to or from a bus stop.
In 2017 the American Heart Association found public transit users are 44 per cent less likely to be overweight, 27 per cent less likely to have high blood pressure, and 34 per cent less likely to have diabetes compared to people who drive.
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Getting young people on public transit this March Break
This March Break, take a break from the car. The AST PTBO Grade 8 Transit Quest program builds competences and knowledge that helps foster the independent mobility that youth crave.
Grade 8 Transit Quest passes, program information, and educational material will be delivered to schools the week before March Break. AST PTBO thanks school administrators and Grade 8 teachers for distributing the passes before the students leave for March Break.
If you have younger kids in your life, Peterborough Transit also offers a day pass that is a great option for family travel. For $8, up to two adults and four children can ride the bus all day. An efficient and sustainable transportation option, the day pass gives younger children a foundational experience with public transit.
Day passes can be purchased at Peterborough Transit sales outlets, the Transit Terminal on Simcoe Street, and at Lansdowne Place Mall.
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About Active School Travel Peterborough
Active School Travel Peterborough (AST PTBO) promotes the use of active and sustainable transportation for the daily trip to school. AST PTBO works with local schools to implement programs that encourage students to walk, roll, or bus to school.
AST PTBO recognizes that public transit is also an important active and sustainable mobility choice, with numerous benefits for youth. Our various programs increase the knowledge and comfort levels of young transit riders, making public transportation both normal and accessible
Using public transit may be a new experience for youth. AST PTBO helps students prepare. AST PTBO transit programs, like On The Bus and School Trip By Transit, introduce young students to transit experiences, often for the first time, and help build familiarity with the transit system.
Winston Duke and Mark Wahlberg team up to take down criminals in Boston in the action-comedy "Spenser Confidential", premiering on Netflix on Friday, March 6th. (Photo: Netflix)
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In the action-comedy Spenser Confidential, when two Boston police officers are murdered, ex-cop Spenser (Mark Wahlberg) teams up with his no-nonsense roommate Hawk (Winston Duke) to take down criminals. The Netflix film premieres on Friday, March 6th.
Other Netflix films include Guilty and I am Jonas (Mar. 6), Go Karts and Lost Girls (Mar. 13), The Platform and Ultras (Mar. 20), Curtiz (Mar. 25), and The Decline and Uncorked (Mar. 27).
New Netflix original series include: The English Game (no release date specified); The Circle Brazil (Mar. 11); Hospital Playlist (Mar. 12); 100 Humans, Bloodride, The Valhalla Murders, and Women of the Night (all on Mar. 13); Feel Good (Mar. 19); Dare Me and Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walke (Mar. 20); Signs (Mar. 25); and Unorthodox (Mar. 26).
VIDEO: Spenser Confidential Trailer
Returning Netflix original series include season four of Riverdale (weekly episodes beginning Mar. 4), season three of The Protector and season two of Ugly Delicious (Mar. 6), season two of Kingdom (Mar. 13), season four of Greenhouse Academy (Mar. 20), season three of Black Lightning (Mar. 26), and season three of Ozark (Mar. 27).
Theatrically released films include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, High Noon, Moneyball, October Sky, Pitch Perfect 3, Shaun of the Dead, and What a Girl Wants (all on Mar. 1), Ready Player One (Mar. 3), Coal Miner’s Daughter and National Lampoon’s Animal House (Mar. 4), and Pineapple Express and Sense and Sensibility (Mar. 31).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in March
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in March, along with what’s leaving.
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Coming in March (no release date specified)
Arashi’s Diary – Voyage (new episodes, Netflix documentary) – Why did Japan’s top boy band Arashi decide to go on hiatus at the height of their popularity? Singers. Dancers. Legends. Japan’s No. 1 group has captured fans’ hearts for 20 years. Now they embark on a new journey. The episodes will be updated on a monthly basis: Episode 1&2 is now on streaming.
The English Game (Netflix original) – In 1870s England, two footballers on opposite sides of a class divide forge a bond that helps bring the upper-class gentleman’s sport to the masses.
Ladies Up (Netflix comedy special) – Rising India-based comics Prashasti Singh, Kaneez Surka, Supriya Joshi and Niveditha Prakasam bring no-holds-barred humor to this stand-up series.
Sunday, March 1
Go! Go! Cory Carson: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Driveway dance parties, birthday treasure hunts — and going to the doctor to fix a flat tire. Whatever life brings, Cory’s gassed up and ready to go!
Beyond the Lights
Constantine
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
High Noon
His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass
Isle of Dogs
Land of the Dead
Moneyball
October Sky
Phantom Thread
Pitch Perfect 3
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked!: S11
RuPaul’s Drag Race: S11
Shaun of the Dead
Thank You for Your Service
The Producers
Vanity Fair
What a Girl Wants
Wimbledon
Tuesday, March 3
Ready Player One
Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis (Netflix comedy special) – Now halfway through her twenties, Taylor Tomlinson is ready to leave her mistakes behind her. Following her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup Part 1 (2018), Taylor divulges the lessons she’s learned in her first hour-long comedy special, Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis. Taylor talks about working on yourself, realistic relationship goals, and why your twenties are not actually “the best years of your life.”
Wednesday, March 4
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Drag Me to Hell
Fear
National Lampoon’s Animal House
Riverdale: Season 4 (weekly episodes) (Netflix original) – Daring adventure meets chilling darkness as Riverdale explores a new side of grief and the gang prepares for the ultimate test: senior year.
Thursday, March 5
Castlevania: Season 3 (Netflix anime) – Belmont and Sypha settle into a village with sinister secrets, Alucard mentors a pair of admirers, and Isaac embarks on a quest to locate Hector.
Mighty Little Bheem: Festival of Colors (Netflix family) – From surprising stage performances to spraying colors with friends, join baby Bheem for all his Holi hijinks during the special spring festival.
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Friday, March 6
Guilty (Netflix film) – When a college heartthrob is accused of rape by a less popular student, his girlfriend navigates various versions of the story in search of the truth.
I am Jonas (Netflix film) – A turbulent past haunts Jonas, who recalls his teenage love affair with the impulsive, twisted and yet irresistible Nathan.
Paradise PD: Part 2 (Netflix original) – As the diabolical Kingpin tightens his grip on Paradise, the squad contends with bitter feuds, dirty schemes, kinky fetishes and a nuclear threat.
The Protector: Season 3 (Netflix original) – As chaos descends on Istanbul, Hakan faces a formidable Immortal who seeks to possess the key to destroying the city.
Spenser Confidential (Netflix film) – Just out of prison and investigating a twisted murder, Spenser is sucked back into Boston’s underbelly. Based on the popular books; Mark Wahlberg stars.
Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City (Netflix film) – A detective inspector is pushed to the edge while he hunts the ritualistic murderer that has been terrorizing a city in Spain’s Basque Country for two decades.
Ugly Delicious: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – Ugly Delicious returns for a second season from James Beard award-winning Chef David Chang and Academy Award-Winner Morgan Neville. The second season of the hit series continues to challenge both our taste buds and our minds as Chef Chang travels the world with writers and chefs, activists and artists, who use food as a vehicle to break down cultural barriers, tackle misconceptions and uncover shared experiences. And this season ventures into more of the unknown, including the world of parenting as Chang gears up to become a first time father. Special guests include Nick Kroll, Aziz Ansari, Padma Lakshmi, food writers Helen Rosner and Chris Ying, Danny McBride, Bill Simmons, and Dave Choe among others.
Sunday, March 8
Sitara: Let Girls Dream (Netflix film) – An animated short film that follows the story of Pari, a 14-year-old girl with dreams of becoming a pilot, while growing up in a society that doesn’t allow her to dream.
Tuesday, March 10
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (Netflix family) – You drive the action in this interactive adventure, helping Carmen save Ivy and Zack when V.I.L.E. captures them during a heist in Shanghai.
Marc Maron: End Times Fun (Netflix comedy special)
Wednesday, March 11
The Circle Brazil (Netflix original) – Be yourself — or someone else? The players must choose while chasing a cash prize when this lighthearted, strategic competition show comes to Brazil.
Dirty Money: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – The critically acclaimed investigative series from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions returns for a second season. Dirty Money provides an up-close-and-personal view into untold stories of scandal, financial malfeasance and corruption in the world of business. This season offers a look inside Jared Kushner’s real estate empire, the Wells Fargo banking scandal, and Malaysia’s 1MDB corruption case.
On My Block: Season 3 (Netflix original) – They thought life was about to return to what passes for normal in Freeridge, but the stakes just got even higher. On My Block, co-created by Lauren Iungerich (Awkward) and Eddie Gonzalez & Jeremy Haft (All Eyez On Me), is a coming-of0age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school set in the rough inner city.
Riverdale: Season 4 (weekly episodes) (Netflix original)
Summer Night
Thursday, March 12
Hospital Playlist (Netflix original) – Five doctors, whose friendship goes back to their days in med school, band together at one hospital as colleagues in the VIP wing.
Friday, March 13
100 Humans (Netflix original) – One hundred diverse volunteers participate in experiments that tackle questions about age, gender, happiness and other aspects of being human.
BEASTARS (Netflix anime) – In a world where beasts of all kinds coexist, a gentle wolf awakens to his own predatory urges as his school deals with a murder within its midst.
Bloodride (Netflix original) – A Norwegian anthology series that blends horror with dark Scandinavian humor, setting each distinct story in its own realistic yet weird universe.
Elite: Season 3 (Netflix original) – When another classmate is killed, a new investigation ensues. The students look toward their future, while the consequences of the past haunt them.
Go Karts (Netflix film) – After moving to a new town with his mom, a teen discovers the high-speed sport of go-kart racing, learning from a former driver with a secret past.
Kingdom: Season 2 (Netflix original) – The zombie period drama set in Korea’s Joseon era returns for Season 2.
Lost Girls (Netflix film) – A mother’s quest to find her missing daughter uncovers a wave of unsolved murders in this drama based on a true story. Amy Ryan and Gabriel Byrne star.
Restaurants on the Edge: Season 1
The Valhalla Murders (Netflix original) – An ambitious Icelandic detective teams up with a cop from Norway to investigate a series of murders that may be connected to a heinous trauma.
Women of the Night (Netflix original) – Haunted by a shadowy past, the wife of a rising star in Amsterdam’s mayoral office finds herself drawn into the city’s underworld of sex and drugs.
Monday, March 16
The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 3 (Netflix family) – After losing his job at Baby Corp, Boss Baby goes freelance and turns his playgroup into a makeshift field team. Cue the critical mission!
Tuesday, March 17
Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy (Netflix comedy special) – Comedian Bert Kreischer is back, and shirtless once again, in his second Netflix 0riginal comedy special. Bert candidly shares hilarious stories about his daughter’s period party, a pushy arms dealer, and an inside joke with a Starbucks barista.
Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom
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Wednesday, March 18
Riverdale: Season 4 (weekly episodes) (Netflix original)
Thursday, March 19
Altered Carbon: Resleeved (Netflix anime) – Dai Sato, the creative mind behind “Cowboy Bebop”, further explores and expands upon the “Altered Carbon” universe in this anime adaptation.
Feel Good (Netflix original) – Mae Martin stars as herself, a Canadian comedian living in London while navigating a new relationship and dealing with sobriety.
Friday, March 20
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story (Netflix documentary) – Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.
Archibald’s Next Big Thing: Season 2 (Netflix family) – From outdoor adventures to shopping extravaganzas, Archibald can’t wait to experience everything this great, big world has to offer.
Buddi (Netflix family) – Following the day-to-day adventures of five best “Buddis,” this colorful and entertaining series is targeted at children under 4.
Dare Me (Netflix original) – Mystery, drama and danger hit a high school cheerleading squad ruled by brash Beth and her loyal BFF Addy when a new coach arrives in their small town.
Dino Girl Gauko: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Naoko and her friends have more strange adventures with aliens, robots and dinosaur girl Gauko. Their ordinary town has its share of oddities!
Greenhouse Academy: Season 4 (Netflix family) – The teen drama based on the award-winning Israeli series “Ha-Hamama” returns for Season 4.
The Letter for the King (Netflix family) – A young boy holds the fate of the kingdom in his hands when he embarks on a quest to deliver a secret message in this sweeping fantasy series.
Maska (Netflix film) – A young man sets out to become a movie star, until a summer romance shows him the fine line between dreams and delusions. Starring Manisha Koirala.
The Platform (Netflix film) – In a prison where inmates on high floors eat better than those below, who get the scant scraps, one man tries to effect change so everyone gets enough.
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (Netflix original) – This limited series is inspired by the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American female self-made millionaire.
Ultras (Netflix film) – A story of intergenerational friendship and coming of age, set in the world of ultras culture during the last five weeks of a soccer championship.
Tiger King (Netflix documentary) – A rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot in this limited docuseries where the only thing more dangerous than a big cat is its owner.
Monday, March 23
Sol Levante (Netflix anime) – An experimental project between Netflix and Production I.G, one of the leading anime production companies in Japan, to produce the world’s first 4K HDR native hand-drawn anime short.
Tuesday, March 24
Life of the Party
Wednesday, March 25
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (Netflix documentary) – In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and makeout sessions awaiting everyone, and campers felt fulfilled as human beings. Their bonds endured as they migrated West to Berkeley, California — a promised land for a growing and diverse disability community — where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption and unity might secure life-changing accessibility for millions.
Curtiz (Netflix film) – Driven and arrogant, film director Michael Curtiz deals with studio politics and family drama during the troubled production of “Casablanca” in 1942.
The Occupant (Hogar) (Netflix film) – An unemployed executive is forced to sell his apartment. When he discovers that he still has the keys, he becomes obsessed with the family that lives there and will do anything to go back to the life he had before.
Riverdale: Season 4 (weekly episodes) (Netflix original)
Signs (Netflix original) – When a young woman’s murder shows similarities to a decade-old cold case, a new police commander must break the silence permeating an Owl Mountain town.
YooHoo to the Rescue: Season 3 (Netflix family) – It’s time to take flight again! Join YooHoo and his adorable crew as they travel the world to help animal friends, one marvellous mission at a time.
Thursday, March 26
7SEEDS: Part 2 (Netflix anime) – The world they knew is long gone. Their new environment is dangerous, but not as deadly as their fellow humans. Based on the award-winning manga by Yumi Tamura, “7SEEDS” returns for Part 2.
Black Lightning: Season 3 (Netflix original) – Cress Williams (“Prison Break”) brings DC’s first major African American superhero to life in this multilayered series, now returning for Season 3.
Unorthodox (Netflix original) – A young woman flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage in Brooklyn. Then her past catches up to her.
Friday, March 27
Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Classic cars get massive makeovers courtesy of Gotham Garage, a skilled California crew dedicated to upgrading and trading sweet vintage vehicles.
The Decline (Netflix film) – As a way to prepare for disasters, family man Antoine attends a training program on survivalism given by Alain, at his self-sufficient retreat. Planning for a natural, economical or social breakdown, the group goes through drills meant to prepare them for apocalypses of all types. But the catastrophe waiting for them is nothing like what they anticipated.
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon (Netflix family) – It’s the treasure hunt of a lifetime for the Rescue Riders, who must race to find a precious golden dragon egg and keep it safe from evil pirates.
Il processo (Netflix original) – The murder of a teen girl impacts a public prosecutor linked to the victim, a lawyer seeking a career-making case and a suspect who says she’s innocent.
Ladies Up (Netflix comedy special) – Rising India-based comics Prashasti Singh, Kaneez Surka, Supriya Joshi and Niveditha Prakasam bring no-holds-barred humor to this stand-up series.
Mark of the Devil (Netflix film) – When two sisters open an ancient book that ushers evil into their midst, a possessed priest wrestling with his own demons becomes their only salvation.
Ozark: Season 3 (Netflix original) – The Emmy-winning series about a suburban family laundering millions in the Missouri Ozarks returns for Season 3.
There’s Something in the Water
True: Wuzzle Wegg Day (Netflix family) – When searching for the perfect Wuzzle Wegg, Bartleby thinks he sees a monster. Will the Rainbow King have to cancel Wuzzle Wegg Day — or will True come to the rescue?
Uncorked (Netflix film) – A young man faces his father’s disapproval when he pursues his dream of becoming a master sommelier instead of joining the family’s barbecue business.
A Lindsay resident has lost $19,000 in a lottery scam.
On Tuesday (February 18), Kawartha Lakes police received a report from a local resident who had been defrauded of a large sum of money.
In late 2019, the victim received a telephone call and was advised they had won $100,000. Over the following weeks, the company who claimed to hold the victim’s winnings demanded money to cover lottery taxes, fees for sending the funds to Canada, and other expenses.
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The victim was also tricked into sharing personal information, including their social insurance and bank account numbers. After transferring over $19,000 to the fraudulent lottery company, the victim consulted with their bank and was informed they were likely the victim of a fraud.
In Cobourg, a local resident was recently defrauded of a large sum of money in a different scam. In that incident, the victim lost $78,000 after a scammer claiming to be from Service Canada convinced the victim to deposit cash in area bitcoin machines to keep their money “safe” after an alleged identify theft.
Police remind residents to be skeptical of any unsolicited communication received by mail, telephone, or online regarding lottery winnings, inheritance from a long lost relative, or other offer that seem too good to be true. Fraudsters are often smooth talking and can overwhelm a person with information, enticing offers, or even threats and intimidation tactics.
Fraudsters frequently target seniors or vulnerable adults in the community. Speak with friends and loved ones who are at risk of falling victim to these types of frauds and encourage them to make a report to their local police service if they have received suspicious communication from potential fraudsters.
If you have been victimized by fraud, do not be embarrassed and contact your local police service.
18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee was shot and killed on February 18, 2020. Two Bethany men, 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, have been charged with second-degree murder. (Photo via gofundme.com)
Hours after an unrelated incident on Tuesday (February 18) resulted in a hold and secure at two public schools in Omemee, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment building in the town’s downtown area.
Shortly after 1 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to assist a person suffering a gunshot wound at 36 King Street East in Omemee, a small apartment building located across from Omemee Foodland.
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Services transported the victim to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have identified the victim as 18-year-old Alexander Tobin of Omemee.
The shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin occurred on the afternoon of February 18, 2020 at this apartment building at 36 King Street East in Omemee. (Photo: Craig Foster)
After witnesses provided descriptions of the suspects in the shooting, police quickly located and arrested them.
Update – Charges withdrawn
The second-degree murder charges against Aaron Simmonds and Zachary Simmonds were withdrawn on April 9, 2020. Police are still actively investigating this crime.
On Wednesday (February 19), City of Kawartha Lakes OPP identified the alleged shooters as 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, both of Bethany.
They have been charged with second-degree murder. The accused men appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on Wednesday and have been remanded until Thursday, February 27th.
After the Tuesday afternoon shooting, police assured the community there is no connection between the incident and an earlier incident on Tuesday morning that resulted in Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School being placed in a hold and secure situation. In that situation, students had reported hearing gunshots in the area. Kawartha Lakes OPP investigated that report, found it to be unsubstantiated, and the hold and secure was lifted.
Following the afternoon shooting incident, the two schools were again placed in a hold and secure as a precaution while police investigated the shooting. The second hold and secure was lifted around 2:50 p.m.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP’s Criminal Investigation Branch. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Investigators are requesting persons who may have witnessed this incident to contact Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at kh.crimestoppersweb.com.
Following Tobin’s death, Rebecca Watson launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his family with the cost of his funeral and other expenses.
On the campaign page at gofundme.com/f/loss-of-a-young-man-alex-tobin, she writes “Today is a very sad day Amy Rogers and her two sons lost their beloved Alex Tobin at the age of 18. This family is broken.”
As of Wednesday (February 19) at 1 p.m., $2,075 has been raised of the campaign’s $5,000 goal.
Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School in Omemee were briefly placed into a ‘hold and secure’ on Tuesday morning (February 18).
UPDATE Tue Feb 18 2:54pm
Police placed Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Elementary School in a hold and secure for a second time around 1:40 p.m. as a precaution due to an incident in the community. The second hold and secure was lifted around 2:50 p.m. This story will be updated when further information is available.
A representative from Scott Young Public School contacted the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after several students reported that they had heard what they believed to be gunshots in the area.
Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP attended the area to investigate. During the investigation, both Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School were placed into a hold and secure at 9:25 a.m. as a precaution.
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A hold and secure is a response to a threat or incident in the general vicinity of a school but not on or very near to school property. A school’s outer doors are locked during a hold and secure, and no one enters or leaves the building, but classes continue as normal inside.
This is opposed to a lockdown, which is used in a serious emergency situation where a threat is inside a school or on or very near to school property.
The police investigation indicated that the students heard the noise while on the school grounds at approximately 8:30 a.m. Further investigation found the reports to be unsubstantiated and police deemed there is no concern for the safety of the students.
As a result, the hold and secure was lifted at both schools at around 10:40 a.m.
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