Irma Villafuerte and Nickeshia Garrick of Jaberi Dance Theatre in a promotional photo for "No Woman's Land", a multi-disciplinary dance performance that explores the real stories of women in refugee camps. Public Energy is hosting the world premiere of this important new work at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 8 and 9, 2019. (Photo: Zahra Saleki)
Public Energy & Jaberi Dance Theatre present No Woman’s Land
When: Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) How much: $25 ($15 for students/underwaged, $10 high school students)
Conceived and directed by Roshanak Jaberi with performers Irma Villafuerte, Nickeshia Garrick, Victoria Mata, Drew Berry, Denise Solleza, Ahmed Moneka. Tickets available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
For the final performance event of Public Energy’s 25th anniversary season and coinciding with International Women’s Day, Jaberi Dance Theatre is presenting the world premiere of No Woman’s Land on Saturday, March 9th and on Sunday, March 10th at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough.
This intricate and multi-disciplinary dance performance explores the real stories of women in refugee camps.
Iranian-Canadian choreographer Roshanak Jaberi spent three years conducting extensive research and interviews to prepare this important new Canadian work.
“As someone who has lived experience both as a refugee and a survivor of war, I felt an urgency to use my platform to speak about this issue,” says Jaberi, who is the artistic director of Toronto-based company Jaberi Dance Theatre.
Iranian-Canadian choreographer and Jaberi Dance Theatre artistic director Roshanak Jaberi spent three years conducting extensive research and interviews to develop “No Woman’s Land”. (Photo: Kevin Jones)
“I decided to focus on the experiences of racialized refugee women in particular because they face the highest level of violence and discrimination, especially during pre-migration.”
Jaberi developed No Woman’s Land in collaboration with Doris Rajan at the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society (IRIS) and University of Toronto professor Dr. Shahrzad Mojab, whose participation was critical to telling a story that explores the realities and plight of refugee women.
“I always collaborate with experts who can guide my process, ensuring that the stories are captured ethically and authentically before I attempt to interpret them artistically,” Jaberi says. “We are currently experiencing the highest levels of displacement on record, with over 68.5 million people around the world having been forced from their home.”
For No Woman’s Land, Jaberi also collaborated with choreographic mentor and artistic advisor Karen Kaeja and dramaturge Soheil Parsa, as well as an ensemble of six dancers and collaborators on visuals, sound, costumes, aerial silks and vocals.
Montreal artist Jérôme Delapierre has created an interactive visual design using body mapping and intricate sensors to re-envision the space, taking the audience on a visceral journey through migration.
Other collaborators whose work serves to heighten the experience include the original sound design and composition of Thomas Ryder Payne and costumes by veteran designer Cheryl Lalonde.
“No Woman’s Land” was created with and is performed by (left to right, top to bottom): Irma Villafuerte, Nickeshia Garrick, Victoria Mata, Drew Berry, Denise Solleza, and Ahmed Moneka. (Photos: Kevin Jones)
Prior to the premiere performances of No Woman’s Land at the Market Hall, Jaberi is also artist-in-residence with Public Energy this week. During the residency week, her dance company will take part in a number of outreach activities in the community:
an open rehearsal from 2 to 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5th at Nozhem First Peoples’ Performance Space at Trent University’s Gzowski College
an artist talk with Roshanak Jaberi from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at Bagnani Hall at Trent University’s Traill College
a panel discussion for International Women’s Day with Roshanak Jaberi, Alexandra Arraiz Matute, and Stacy Love-Joliceur from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8th at Seeds of Change at Emmanuel United Church. This event is hosted and organized by a number of local organizations including Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC).
Jaberi Dance Theatre has also led a creative workshop for the New Canadians Centre of Peterborough, which has purchased bulk tickets for their clients to attend the Market Hall performances.
After the world premiere at the Market Hall in Peterborough, No Woman’s Land will premiere in Toronto at Danceworks from March 14th to 16th.
Gwyneth James of Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants (middle) was named the Business Woman of the Year at the 2016 Peterborough Examiner Women in Business Awards, with Bridget Leslie of My Left Breast (left) and Betty Halman-Plumley of Investors Group (right) as finalists. The 2019 Women in Business Award, along with the Judy Heffernan Award, is now being presented by the Women's Business Network of Peterborough. Nominations for the two awards are now open until March 16, 2019. (Supplied photo)
This week’s round-up of business news includes the Women in Business Award and Judy Heffernan Award recognizing extraordinary women in the City or County of Peterborough, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. transforming its historic building into Kawartha Lakes’ newest craft brewery, Community Care Peterborough inviting businesses to participate in Meals to Go and support Meals on Wheels.
Every week, our managing editor collects business-related news and events from across the Kawarthas. If you’d like us to promote your business news or event in businessNOW, please email business@kawarthanow.com.
Also featured this week is and Peterborough advertising agency BrandHealth rebranding as Outpost379, Campbellford suffering a double blow after the Nicholson Bros facility was destroyed by fire and Dart Container Corp. announced its plant closure, and the City of Kawartha Lakes beginning consultations on a downtown parking strategy in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon.
New regional business events added this week include the Community Employment Resource Partnership presenting the Northumberland County Job Fair in Cobourg on March 7th, the City of Kawartha Lakes Age Friendly Steering Committee hosting information sessions on age-friendly business in Fenelon Falls on March 7 and in Lindsay on March 18, the Peterborough Chamber hosting a breakfast meeting with Rhonda Keenan in Peterborough on March 12th, the Kawartha Chamber hosting Business Owners Sharing Solutions (B.O.S.S.) in Bridgenorth on March 20 and Business After Hours in Peterborough on March 26th, and the Northumberland Chamber hosting the 2018 Business Achievement Awards in Cobourg on March 29th.
Women in Business Award and Judy Heffernan Award recognize extraordinary women in the City or County of Peterborough
The Judy Heffernan Award is named in honour of the late Peterborough businesswoman and volunteer who away in July 2013 at the age of 61. The award will be given to an entrepreneur, mentor, or student who embodies the late Judy Heffernan’s legacy of humbly helping others succeed. (Photo: Christina Robertson)
International Women’s Day is this Friday (March 8) and a perfect opportunity to nominate an extraordinary woman in the City or County of Peterborough for the Women in Business Award or the Judy Heffernan Award, presented by the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN).
The Women in Business Award will recognize a woman who demonstrates business leadership that has led to job creation, innovation, and increased business acumen. It will also recognize the winner’s impact on the community at large, including fundraising, volunteering, and other contributions.
The Judy Heffernan Award will be given to an entrepreneur, mentor, or student who embodies the late Judy Heffernan’s legacy of humbly helping others succeed.
Heffernan, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 61 after a brief battle with cancer, was the general manager of the Greater Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation for 16 years, and an active member of the Peterborough and area business community (including WBN), who volunteered her time on many boards and committees. She was a tireless promoter of the entrepreneurial dreams and passions of women, young and old.
The awards will be presented on Tuesday, April 9th at Personal Touch Banquet Hall (1135 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough). Tickets are $65 for members and $75 for non-members, and can be purchased online at www.womensbusinessnetwork.net/awards-event/.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. transforming historic building into Kawartha Lakes’ newest craft brewery
Exterior renovation work is now underway at historic building at 4 May Street in Fenelon Falls. (Photo: Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.)
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. is currently transforming its historic building at 4 May Street in Fenelon Falls into Kawartha Lakes’ newest craft brewery.
The building, which was a livery stable in the 19th century, became a blacksmith shop in 1901 operated by Charles Kelly, a business that was still operating into the 1960s.
Fenelon Falls Brewing, founded by by husband and wife Vinh and Agatha Mac, originally planned to open the redeveloped building last fall, but a series of delays meant they only obtained the building permit in December.
The building, which overlooks Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls, was a livery stable in the 19th century and then a blacksmith shop operated by Charles Kelly. (Photo: Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.)
Renovation of the interior began in January with exterior work beginning in February, including reinforcing the building’s foundation and structure and raising the roof. MVW Construction of Lindsay is the contractor.
The redeveloped building will eventually contain the brewery, a taproom, an event space, and a street-side patio. No opening date has been announced.
Community Care Peterborough invites businesses to participate in Meals to Go and support Meals on Wheels
Community Care Peterborough’s Meals to Go menu. (Graphic: Community Care Peterborough)
Community Care Peterborough is kicking off its 2019 March for Meals campaign is kicking off with Meals to Go, where businesses can order a lunch to be delivered directly to their workplace by Meals on Wheels volunteers.
On any Wednesday during March, for $10 you can enjoy a freshly prepared chicken sandwich or salad, with lemon-thyme goat cheese donated by Cross Wind Farm, and a roasted tomato soup. Meals are being prepared at The Mount Community Centre’s new kitchen in partnership with the Community Training and Development Centre, with packaging from Sysco and Outpost Packaging.
For an additional $10 donation, people can also sponsor a lunch for a senior who can’t afford it for themselves.
Meals on Wheels provides a social visit by a caring volunteer, a safety check for many who are isolated, and ensures clients receive hot nutritional meals to help them remain healthy in their own homes where they want to be. With the support of 180 Meals on Wheels Volunteers, Community Care Peterborough delivers over 40,000 hot and frozen meals each year in the City and County of Peterborough.
Last year, 48 different companies from eight business sectors ordered 550 meals and donated over $3,000 to Community Care Peterborough’s Meals on Wheels program. This year, they are planning for 600 meals to be ordered and $4,000 to be donated.
Peterborough advertising agency BrandHealth rebrands as Outpost379
BrandHealth is now Outpost379. (Graphic: Outpost379)
Peterborough’s BrandHealth has rebranded as Outpost379.
The full-service advertising and communications agency, which was founded in 2005, has a large roster of local, national, and international clients, including Trent University, The Canadian Canoe Museum, the Ontario government, Prince Edward Island, Dukoral, and Cialis.
The new name is a combination of the agency’s downtown Peterborough address (379 George St. N., Peterborough) with the concept of being an “outpost of advertising, on the frontier of what is possible”.
Campbellford suffers double blow after Nicholson Bros facility destroyed by fire and Dart Container Corp. announces plant closure
The Dart Container Corp. manufacturing facility at 40 Dart Cup Road in Campbellford will be closed in 2019. (Photo: Google Maps)
The Town of Campbellford in Northumberland County suffered a double blow last week.
Last Wednesday (February 27), Nicholson Bros Concrete, Excavating and Landscape Supplies’ facility in Tanner Industrial Park was destroyed by fire despite the efforts of more than 50 firefigthers from Trent Hills and Brighton.
Nicholson Bros, which offer a wide variety of construction services, including concrete installation, aggregate products, excavation, and septic system sales and installation, has been serving Campbellford and area for more than 20 years. The company employs more than 30 people.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the OPP are investigating the blaze. Total damages are not yet known, but the main building itself was worth $300,000.
On the same day, employees at Dart Container Corp. found out the company will cease production at its Campbellford plant in June and will close the plant by September 2019.
Dart Container Corp., which manufactures polystyrene foam cups, has operated in Campbellford since 1985. The plant employs 50 people.
The Michigan-based company also has Canadian locations in Toronto and Mississauga, which are not affected.
City of Kawartha Lakes begins consultations on downtown parking strategy in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon
Parking in downtown Bobcaygeon. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)
The City of Kawartha Lakes is consulting with the public on its downtown parking strategy, which will examine the current and future parking requirements in the downtown areas of Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon.
The municipality says the demand for downtown parking has increased dramatically in the last several years. For example, in downtown Lindsay the average rate of use for parking during peak weekday business hours increased from 61 per cent in 2014 to 81 per cent in 2018. Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls have also seen increased pressure on parking resources, especially during the busy summer season.
In April 2018, city council approved $100,000 in funding for the project as a way to address the parking pressures. Kawartha Lakes has retained IBI Group to prepare the strategy in 2019, while will be presented to council in early 2020.
The first round of public consultations is set to take place this week in Lindsay from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5th at Lindsay Recreation Complex, in Fenelon Falls from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at Fenelon Falls Arena and Community Centre, and in Bobcaygeon from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th at Bobcaygeon Service Centre.
These meetings will be of a drop-in nature, providing attendees an opportunity to review information boards, ask questions and provide comments. At 6 p.m., IBI Group will give a public presentation. Representatives of the municipality and IBI Group will be present at the meetings to take questions and comments.
Harvest Haliburton hosts Food and Agriculture Economic Development Forum in Minden on March 5
Sustainable food association Harvest Haliburton is hosting the Food and Agriculture Economic Development Forum from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5th at the Minden Community Centre (55 Parkside St., Minden).
The forum is a chance for interested residents, food producers, farmers, retailers, restauranteurs, elected politicians, municipal staff, and others to learn about the exciting food and agriculture-related projects underway in Haliburton County. Participants can also discover how they can support and shape the future of the local food sector.
Staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will deliver a keynote address on the tools and strategies available to help the area’s local food sector thrive. There will also be discussion topics including selling and branding local food, culinary and food tourism, municipal food planning, and more.
The forum is free to attend and includes a lunch showcasing ingredients from many of the area’s primary food producers.
2019 Win This Space finale in Peterborough on March 5
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is presenting the finale of the 2019 Win This Space competition from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5th at ARIA (331 George St. N., Peterborough).
The winner of the annual competition will be announced at the event. The grand prize package, valued at more than $40,000, includes a free year-long least of a storefront in downtown Peterborough and thousands of dollars in donated prizes including office and computer supplies, marketing and financial services, and advertising and promotion.
The top 10 contestants vying for the grand prize are Sheneese Wilkins of Mink Magic, Becky and Kent Sheehey of Sweat Happy Wellness, Sandra Young of Statement House Vintage, Anthony and Samantha Lennan of The Food Shop, David Searle of Moloko, Emma Pineo of Studio Pineo, Jonathan MacKay of Sustain Your Eco Living & Building Store, Laura and Dave Clark of Knook & Cranny, Lacey Klatt of Cozy Home Designs By Lacey, and Jules Diotallevi of The Rabbit Hole. The event begins with networking and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. following by the main event at 6 p.m.
Lakefield Career Fair and and Community Information Session on March 6
The City and County of Peterborough, Agilec, the Municipality of Trent Lakes, and the Township of Selwyn have organized the Lakefield Career Fair and Community Information Session from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at the Lakefield Legion (10 Nicholls St., Lakefield).
The free event is for job seekers of all ages, and will feature employers offering include year-round and seasonal positions including skilled and general labour, nursing, food service, cleaning, and more.
Employers at the event will include AGTA Home Health Care, Burleigh Falls Inn, Cameron Steel Inc., Canadian Armed Forces, Concentrix, Katchiwano Golf & Country Club, Lockstop Café\Coons Cottage Care, Nightingale Nursing, Ontario Provincial Police, Otonabee Conservation Authority, R&J Machine, Savage Arms, SGS Canada, Six Foot Bay Resort, and Regency Retirement Lakefield.
Kawartha Lakes Arts Council hosts a copyright workshop for creators on March 6 in Janetville
Kawartha Lakes Arts Council is hosting the “Copyright for Creators” workshop at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at Janetville Community Centre (693 Janetville Rd., Janetville).
Writers, visual artists, graphic designers, musicians and composers, actors, producers, filmmakers, and game designers can learn about copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing. You will find out how to protect original creative ideas, understand the rules about public domain, and ask questions about infringement, reproduction, and transformative use.
Panelists include Penni Holdham (master prop builder, designer, and muralist), Dwayne Collins (digital scholarship librarian), and Catherine Jones (music and media rights specialist) and the evening will be moderated by Dianne Lister (photographer and chair of Kawartha Lakes Arts Council).
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the evening will begin with a presentation at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A session at 8 p.m. and refreshments at 8:30 p.m.
The cost is $10 for members of the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council and $15 for non-members and guests. Cash or cheque will be accepted to the door.
Lindsay Chamber hosts its annual general meeting in Lindsay on March 6
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual general meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at The Auk’s Lodge on Fleming College’s Frost Campus (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay).
You can view the Chamber’s activities and successes of the past year, learn about Chamber initiatives for the year ahead, and review the 2018 financial statement. A motion will be passed for member to accept the next slate of board members.
Refreshments will be provided by The Olympia Restaurant and a cash bar will be available.
City of Kawartha Lakes Age Friendly Steering Committee hosting information sessions on age-friendly business in Fenelon Falls on March 7 and in Lindsay on March 18
The Age Friendly Steering Committee of the City of Kawartha Lakes is hosting two information sessions on age-friendly business, with the first taking place from 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 7th at Fenelon Falls Seniors Club (70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls) and the second from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18th at Between the Bread Eatery and Market (17 William St. S., Lindsay).
Both events are free and are open to all business owners and staff who are interested in learning how to make their business more age friendly. There will be a light breakfast during the presentation, and take-away resources will be available.
Community Employment Resource Partnership presents Northumberland County Job Fair in Cobourg on March 7
The Community Employment Resource Partnership is hosting its annual Northumberland County Job Fair for local employers and job seekers from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th at Cobourg Lions Community Centre (157 Elgin St. E., Cobourg).
The job fair features more than 22 employers looking to connect with potential employees for more than 100 various jobs and summer student opportunities in health care, manufacturing, retail and customer service, landscaping, and food services.
Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their cover letter and resume and dress in interview-appropriate attire, as some employers may conduct on-site interviews with qualified applicants.
City of Kawartha Lakes hosting public information centre on downtown Lindsay reconstruction on March 7 in Lindsay
The City of Kawartha Lakes is hosting a public information centre on the design project for the reconstruction of downtown Lindsay from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th at the Victoria Park Armoury (210 Kent St. W., Lindsay).
The information centre will present the proposed streetscape plans, building on previously completed planning and design studies and incorporating public feedback and input from stakeholder groups including the Lindsay Downtown BIA, the Downtown Revitalization Working Group, and Heritage Committee and Accessibility Committee.
Drop in between 6 and 8 p.m. A formal presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting in Campbellford on March 7
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual general meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th at the Clock Tower Cultural Centre (36 Front St. S., Campbellford).
The event will include networking, light refreshments, and a review of Chamber events, activities, and programs over the past year.
FastStart Peterborough presents E-Connect: International Women’s Day – Female Founders on March 7
FastStart Peterborough’s next E-Connect session, “International Women’s Day – Female Founders”, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
The event features a panel discussion with Dana Empey (Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel Services), Gwyneth James (Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants), and Michelle Ferreri (Michelleferreri.com and MF Media Group).
Peterborough Chamber hosts breakfast meeting with Rhonda Keenan in Peterborough on March 12
The next Peterborough Chamber of Commerce “Chamber AM” breakfast meeting takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12th at Carousel Restaurant & Tavern (116 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough).
Rhonda Keenan, President and CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, will speak on the topic “What’s next for Peterborough? An economic development update.”
Networking begins at 7 a.m., with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. (when you can make your best 30-second elevator speech to the room), followed by the speaker at 8 a.m.
There is no cost for the event (order what you like and pay for what you order).
Kawartha Chamber hosts Business Owners Sharing Solutions (B.O.S.S.) in Bridgenorth on March 20
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting its first Business Owners Sharing Solutions (B.O.S.S.) of 2019 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20th at Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles St. Bridgenorth).
The topic will be “Generating Sales with Social Media & Online Marketing” and will feature panellists Heather Watson of acorn30, Matt Stimpson of We Design Group, and Mallory Graham of Rosey’s Trading Post.
The session will be moderated by Madeleine Hurrell, Economic Development Officer at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre.
Kawartha Chamber hosts Business After Hours in Peterborough on March 26
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting its first Business After Hours of 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th at The Canadian Canoe Museum (910 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough).
The evening features networking, learning about some of the non-profit organizations in the area, and exploring The Canadian Canoe Museum. Non-profits with small displays at the event will include Abbeyfield House Society of Lakefield, Camp Kawartha, Community Care, Cuddles for Cancer, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, Indian River Reptile Zoo, Peterborough Humane Society, and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.
To register for the free event, visit a href=”http://business.kawarthachamber.ca/events/register/10128″ rel=”noopener” title=”Business After Hours Registration – kawarthachamber.ca” target=”_blank”>business.kawarthachamber.ca/events/register/10128.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts inaugural Business & Entrepreneurship Conference in Peterborough on March 28
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is bringing together business owners from across Peterborough & the Kawarthas for the inaugural Business & Entrepreneurship Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28th at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
This is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs looking to learn from industry thought leaders, network with like-minded professionals to develop partnerships and collaboration, and grow and improve their business. Keynote speakers are Nikki Pett on the topic “Relationship Marketing” and Darrell Keezer on the topic “Digital Disruption”, wiht special guest speaker George Anastasopoulos.
There will be an afternoon panel on customer service in the digital age features local business people include Katie Dempsey of Blind Ambition, Bob Gauvreau of Gauvreau & Associates, Mike Watt of Providence/S.O.S./Flavour Fashion, Scott Murison of Wild Rock, and Nicole Truman of Fox Law.
The conference registration also includes the opportunity to participate in the “Headshot Photo Booth”, where business owners can get a professional photo taken.
Early bird tickets are $40+HST until March 10th ($55 after) and include breakfast and lunch.
This event is being presented with the support of Kawarthas Northumberland, Canada Business Ontario, and the Peterborough Region Angel Network.
Northumberland Chamber hosts 2018 Business Achievement Awards in Cobourg on March 29
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Achievement Awards from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 29th at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn and Convention Centre (930 Burnham St., Cobourg).
The annual awards recognize excellence and honour high achievers in the local business community.
Tickets for the gala, which includes a multi-course dinner, are $90+HST. Purchase tickets by March 25th by phone at 905-372-5831 or online at nccofc.ca/events/register/1364
Peterborough Emergency Management and Safety Forum on April 4 and 5
The Peterborough Emergency Management and Safety Forum is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th at Stonehouse Hall (2195 Lansdowne St. Peterborough).
This two-day event is an opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of emergency management and safety planning and execution. The forum will cover incident management and mitigation, emergency planning and responses, public safety, business continuity planning, interoperability in times of crisis or serious event, and coordinated collaborative response.
There will be guest speakers from Orlando, Florida speaking on lessons learned from the Pulse Night Club shooting, Peterborough Police Chief Scott Gilbert speaking on the 2018 Toronto van incident, Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the O.P.P. speaking on communications and the media in a crisis, Tom McKay (President of the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners), and an expert panel on cyber security.
Medicine Wheel Natural Healing, one of around a dozen cannabis dispensaries on Alderville First Nation near Roseneath, attracts hundreds of new customers each day. The dispensaries, which operated under indigenous sovereignty, are an alternative to purchasing cannabis products authorized by the Ontario government and also offer edibles, which are currently not legal under the federal government's cannabis legislation. (Photo: Medicine Wheel Natural Healing)
The recent news that there won’t be a cannabis store in either Peterborough or Lindsay — at least not in the initial round of retail stores opening by April 2019 — has disappointed some residents of the Kawarthas.
It means the only option for locals who wish to purchase legal cannabis will be to order online through the Ontario Cannabis Store or to drive to Oshawa, where a cannabis store named “Fabulous Leaf” is proposed for the busy plaza at 575 Laval Drive near the Stevenson Road exit on Highway 401.
However, if you’re willing to skirt the edges of legality (or not, depending on who you talk to), there’s another option: take a trip to the popular “Green Mile” in Alderville First Nation beside Rice Lake in Northumberland County.
Healing House Medicinals is the most distinctive cannabis dispensary in Alderville First Nation, consisting of two shipping containers that have been joined together and painted with graffiti. (Photo: Healing House Medicinals)
So named because of the dozen or so cannabis dispensaries that line a short stretch of Highway 45 just south of Roseneath, the Green Mile represents a thriving indigenous cannabis industry. It’s no secret to the many thousands of people who already visit the dispensaries, the most well-known being Medicine Wheel Natural Healing and Healing House Medicinals, but word is spreading quickly to the broader population.
In fact, Alderville First Nation has already become the cannabis tourism destination in the Kawarthas for locals and visitors alike, especially following the legalization of cannabis in Canada last October and the void left by both federal and provincial legislation.
For example, edibles are still illegal under federal legislation (the federal government expects to deal with them by October 2019). And the Ontario government’s restriction on the number of legal retail stores (only 25 in 2019 with, as noted, no retail stores in the Kawarthas) means many people will have to drive some distance if they want to speak with an actual person about their cannabis needs. There’s also an ongoing concern about potential shortages of product (and the limited variety) available from the Ontario Cannabis Store.
VIDEO: Welcome to Medicine Wheel Natural Healing
In Alderville First Nation, you can purchase edibles. You can speak to helpful and knowledgeable “budtenders” who will recommend the best product for your needs. It’s a 45-minute scenic drive from Peterborough, the largest population centre in the Kawarthas. And there’s a lot of variety of product, including flower options, concentrates, edibles, and more.
Rob Stevenson, owner of Medicine Wheel Natural Healing, is at the centre of Alderville First Nation’s pot industry. He first opened his store as a medical cannabis dispensary more than a year before weed was legalized, and since then has seen his business boom. In October 2018, he already had 15,000 registered clients and was employing 30 full-time employees, 20 of whom are indigenous.
Stevenson, an Anishinaabe man of the Bear Clan and a member of Alderville First Nation, says he has as many as 250 new clients every day.
The claim is not far-fetched. kawarthaNOW visited Medicine Wheel on the Saturday of the Family Day Weekend. The parking lot was full, with cars pulling in and out every few minutes. The store was crowded with adults of all ages as long lines of people waited to withdraw cash from the two ATMs inside the store (the Medicine Wheel only accepts cash).
When kawarthaNOW visited Medicine Wheel Natural Healing in Alderville First Nation on the Family Day weekend, the parking lot was packed and the store crowded with with adults of all ages. (Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
A little less crowded but still busy was the smaller Healing House Medicinals, located right across the highway from Medicine Wheel. It’s the most distinctive cannabis store in Alderville First Nation, consisting of two shipping containers that have been joined together and painted with graffiti.
Stevenson was inspired to launch his cannabis business after attending a meeting in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on the Bay of Quinte near Belleville. The Tyendinaga Mohwak Council has held a series of meetings to discuss cannabis operations in the territory, which has at least 50 dispensaries.
“I got inspired at that meeting,” Stevenson tells Bruce Barcott, deputy editor of online cannabis resource Leafly. “We heard stories about how cannabis was helping people. We heard about how it could help communities economically, through direct employment and the spinoff companies around the industry.”
Some of the product on display behind glass casess at Medicine Wheel Natural Healing in Alderville First Nation. (Photo: Medicine Wheel Natural Healing)
The Tyendinaga Mohawk Council decided to adopt interim regulations to govern recreational cannabis, and expects to ratify final regulations in April 2019.
Alderville First Nation is taking a similar approach but without the direct involvement of band council, which has refused to take a role in regulating the local cannabis industry — leaving it up to individual band members to exercise their sovereign rights.
In the absence of band council direction, the cannabis dispensaries and growers of Alderville First Nation have come together to form the Mississaugas of Rice Lake Cannabis Association (ricelakecannabis.org), which is working on implementing a process of self-regulation of the cannabis industry on the territory of the Alderville First Nation.
Amy Marsden, co-owner of Healing House Medicinals, is the treasurer of the Mississaugas of Rice Lake Cannabis Association, which is working on implementing a process of self-regulation of the cannabis industry on the territory of the Alderville First Nation. (Photo: Real People’s Media)
“We needed some kind of framework that is responsive to the people in our community and which can protect the industry and the interests of our people,” says Stevenson, a spokesperson for the association.
This includes transparency in operations, ensuring product is not sold to minors, and ensuring product is tested and certified. For example, Medicine Wheel Natural Healing has created the Red Feather certification protocol, a system of cannabis testing and certification adopted by the three cannabis dispensaries in Alderville with testing labs (Medicine Wheel, Healing House, and the Totem Pole).
The certification is intended to ensure a cannabis product was made by indigenous people, without the use of pesticides and herbicides, and that it has undergone a quality-control testing process.
VIDEO: David Baker on growing Cannabis in Alderville
As part of its mandate, the association has proposed a community contribution fund “to ensure that the cannabis industry of the Alderville First Nation contributes to the needs of the people.”
On Saturday, March 9th, the association will be hosting a day-long meeting for members of Alderville First Nation, bringing together Anishinabek cannabis growers and dispensary owners to discuss, improve, and possibly adopt a common framework of self-regulation and community governance.
The elephant in the room remains the question of the legality of cannabis dispensaries on indigenous territory. On the face of it, the dispensaries appear to be contravening both federal and provincial law.
Cannabis at Healing House Medicinals with potency results based on testing done using profling equipment from Sage Analytics. (Photo: Healing House Medicinals)
However, from the perspective of the Mississaugas of Rice Lake Cannabis Association, it’s not a question: Alderville First Nation is sovereign territory and federal and provincial cannabis laws do not apply.
The association points to several articles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that define self-regulation of indigenous economies and medicines, including Article 24, which states in part “Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals.”
“We’re adding cannabis to our repertoire of indigenous medicine,” Stevenson tells Leafly.
The Mississaugas of Rice Lake Cannabis Association has further clarified its position on the legality of cannabis with the following statement:
No plant, animal or person is “illegal” under the natural laws governing Indigenous peoples. The concept of one human prohibiting another from accessing a part of creation is one that is foreign to us.
We are a free and sovereign people and we are allies to, and not subjects of, the British Crown and its Canadian government.
We have a responsibility to look after our land and our people and our generations yet to come.
We have an inherent individual and collective right as free and sovereign Indigenous people to consume, cultivate, process, utilize, and trade or exchange any part of creation in our territory for our own sustenance and benefit, as long as we do it in a way that benefits our seven generations and our mother Turtle Island.
Because we are a free and sovereign people, we do not pay or collect tax to or for the Canadian government, the British crown, or anyone else.
As a free and sovereign people we have the right to self-regulate our own economies and our own communities.
The way our system of governance works is that our leaders serve our people, and express the common consensus of the people.
Our individual and collective rights are enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and are recognized and affirmed in the Canadian constitution.
For all these reasons, we the Mississauga of Rice Lake, declare that cannabis is not “illegal“ in our territory. As has long been the case, cannabis is grown, processed, and sold according to the customs and traditions of our people.
The recently established medicinal cannabis dispensaries in our territory are regulated through quarterly gatherings of Alderville First Nation members belonging to the Mississauga of Rice Lake Cannabis Association.
Rob Stevenson of Medicine Wheel Natural Healing has created Mukwa Botanicals, a range of cannabidiol (CBD) extracts. CBD, which is not psychoactive, has become popular in the health and wellness world, with some scientific research finding it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety. Mukwa Botanicals are “Red Feather” certified, a system of cannabis testing and certification. (Photo: Medicine Wheel Natural Healing)
For his part, Stevenson says he has met with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with which the Alderville First Nation has an agreement to provide policing services.
“I went to the OPP and gave them a similar presentation to the one I gave to chief and council, showing them why I’m doing this and how I’m doing this,” Stevenson tells Leafly.
“It was received very well. I met with the police quite a few times. The police would stop in a few times just to see how things were going. I remember the first couple times the police came in, and it would clear the store, clear the parking lot. After a while, though, people realized they were just there to talk and observe.
“Those were helpful sessions. They let the police see firsthand what we were doing. They saw that we’ve got a huge range of people coming in from different backgrounds, not just the typical stoner persona. We’ve got a lot of seniors, women, people of all ages” (except minors, of course).
It remains to be seen how the cannabis industry of Alderville First Nation will change, once the non-indigenous industry in Ontario grows and matures. But for now, it’s a booming business and one that the Ontario government might be able to learn something from.
Oshawa native Warren Wagler, a member of Kenshokan Dojo with locations in Peterborough, Oshawa, Tweed, and Lindsay, won the Haga Cup at the 2019 East Coast Iaido Taikai (competition) held in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 17, 2019, as part of the inaugural delegation for Team Canada Iaido. Wagler holds the rank of sandan (third dan) in iaido, the traditional Japanese martial art of swordsmanship. (Photo courtesy of Team Canada Iaido)
Local martial artist Warren Wagler recently brought home gold from an international competition.
Wagler practices the traditional Japanese martial art of iaido (pronounce ee-eye-do) — drawing and cutting with a samurai sword.
Wagler belongs to Kenshokan Dojo, a local martial arts group that offers training in iaido at locations in Peterborough, Oshawa, Tweed, and Lindsay, as well as classes in karate in Peterborough and Oshawa.
Warren Wagler practising the traditional Japanese martial art of iaido (drawing and cutting with a samurai sword). The Oshawa native, who is a member of Kenshokan Dojo with locations in Peterborough, Oshawa, Tweed, and Lindsay, won gold in the sandan (third dan) division at the 2019 East Coast Iaido Taikai (competition) held in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Team Canada Iaido)
The Oshawa native, who holds the rank of sandan (third dan) in iaido, won the Haga Cup at the 2019 East Coast Iaido Taikai (competition) held in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 17, 2019, as part of the inaugural delegation for Team Canada Iaido.
At 22 years old, Wagler is the youngest member of the Team Canada Iaido delegation. He began practising iaido at the age of 14 under sensei (instructor) Jim Wilson at Kenshokan Dojo.
Iaido is related to the Japanese martial art of kendo (sword fighting) but, unlike kendo, iaido focuses on methods of drawing and cutting with the sword.
Warren Wagler (holding the Canadian flag at left) is the youngest member of Team Canada Iaido, which competed at the 2019 East Coast Iaido Taikai (competition) held in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Team Canada Iaido)
There is no physical contact with iaido; it is a solo martial art that helps develop mental discipline and physical skills through the practice and perfection of forms called kata, consisting of sequences of movements executed against one or multiple imagined opponents.
“I practice iaido because it is both challenging and fulfilling as you are constantly evolve your skills to achieve perfection,” Wagler says. “It is well worth the effort. To others iaido may seem like an individual art, but to me iaido is my second family.”
Wagler, who graduated from the architectural technology program at Durham College in 2017, has previously won gold at the Canadian National Iaido Championships in 2013 and 2016, and silver as a member of Team Canada at the 2018 Pan-American Iaido Taikai.
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef is now Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Minister of International Development after a federal Cabinet shuffle on March 1, 2019. (Photo: Office of Maryam Monsef)
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef is now also Minister of International Development, in addition to her current portfolio as Minister for Women and Gender Equality.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement earlier today (March 1) as part of a Cabinet shuffle to fill the vacancy created when Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned as Minister of Veterans Affairs on February 12th.
Monsef takes over the International Development portfolio from Marie-Claude Bibeau, who is now Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Former Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay is now Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence.
“I’m excited to take on these new responsibilities, especially because they so meaningfully complement the work I’ve been doing as Minister for Women and Gender Equality,” Monsef writes on her Facebook page. “I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Minister Bibeau on issues touching women’s equality in Canada and abroad, and I am also deeply proud to see her achieving another gender equality first, as she becomes the first woman to serve as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-foods.
“The advancement of women’s equality continues to be a whole-of-government priority. When women thrive, whether here in Canada or abroad, we improve prosperity, peace and security for everyone. Between our Feminist International Assistance Policy, the strides we’ve made on equal pay for work of equal value, supporting women’s entrepreneurship, and action to combat gender-based violence, I look forward to building on this momentum and driving this agenda forward with all our energy.”
Trudeau tweeted that Monsef “has done an excellent job as Minister for Women and Gender Equality. Now she’ll also take on the role of Minister for International Development, where she’ll keep building on our work to empower women & girls around the world.”
.@MaryamMonsef has done an excellent job as Minister for Women and Gender Equality. Now she'll also take on the role of Minister for International Development, where she’ll keep building on our work to empower women & girls around the world. https://t.co/4E2FhsyxXOpic.twitter.com/senvMytrL8
Monsef was first appointed to Cabinet was as Minister of Democratic Institutions in November 2015, shortly after the Trudeau government was elected.
In January 2017, she became the Minister of Status of Women. In December 2018, she became the Minister for Women and Gender Equality following the passage of the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, which included legislation to create the Department for Women and Gender Equality.
Friday’s Cabinet shuffle comes only two days after Wilson-Raybould told a parliamentary committee that she believes she was removed as Minister of Justice and Attorney General because she did not respond to political pressure to grant a deferred prosecution agreement to Quebec-based engineering and infrastructure company SNC-Lavalin on charges of bribery and corruption.
Trudeau appointed Wilson-Raybould as Minister of Justice and Attorney General in November 2015. The first Indigenous person and third woman to hold the office, she served in the position until a Cabinet shuffle on January 14, 2019 after Scott Brison, the former president of the Treasury Board, retired from federal politics.
During the Cabinet shuffle, Wilson-Raybould was appointed Minister of Veterans Affairs. At that time, she issued a public statement to respond to inquiries about why she was no longer the Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
“It has always been my view that the Attorney General of Canada must be non-partisan, more transparent in the principles that are the basis of decisions, and, in this respect, always willing to speak truth to power,” the statement read in part. “This is how I served throughout my tenure in that role.”
Canada's largest live outdoor country music and camping festival, the Havelock Country Jamboree has once again been named one of the top 100 festivals in Ontario for 2019 by Festivals & Events Ontario. It has also been named "Festival & Event of Distinction" for being one of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province that draw both a domestic and international audience. (Photo: Anita Bell)
Three summer festivals in the Kawarthas are among the top 100 festivals in Ontario, as selected by the provincial organization Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO).
The Havelock Country Jamboree, the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree, and the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival (now known as the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts) received the designation, which recognizes festivals and events that excel within the industry in Ontario.
This is the fifth year in the row that the Havelock Country Jamboree — Canada’s largest live outdoor country music and camping festival — has received the designation. The concert series was also named a “Festival & Event of Distinction” in 2019, one of 20 of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province that draw both a domestic and international audience.
VIDEO: 30th Anniversary Havelock Country Jamboree in 2019
FEO was established in 1987 as an association devoted to the growth and stability of the festival and event industry in Ontario. Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2018 and were judged by an independent panel of judges.
The 2019 Top 100 Awards were given out on Thursday, February 28th during FEO’s Annual Conference “ENGAGE”, which was held from February 26th to 28th in London, Ontario.
In 2019, the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree (rockhoundgemboree.ca) takes place from August 1st to 4th, the Havelock Country Jamboree (havelockjamboree.com) takes place from August 15th to 18th, and the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival (www.buckhornfineart.com) takes place on August 17th and 18th.
Aptly named "The Rock", Newfoundland is known for its world-famous hospitality and warm folk who are profusely proud of their homeland. You'll no doubt feel drawn to the picturesque landscapes, charming place names, scores of dialects, jewel-coloured houses dotting the green hills, and uncharted rugged shores. DeNure Tours of Lindsay is offering three top-quality tours to Newfoundland and Labrador this summer: Newfoundland (10 days), Newfoundland and Labrador (12 days), and Hiking the Rock (10 days). (Photo courtesy of Newfoundland Tourism)
If you’ve seen the series of splashy tourism commercials touting Newfoundland and Labrador as the gem of the east coast, you will no doubt feel drawn to the picturesque landscapes, charming place names, scores of dialects, jewel-coloured houses dotting the green hills, and uncharted rugged shores.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg (no pun intended).
There’s something about the province’s wild wonders and culture that makes the destination a true paradise for travellers. The great news is you don’t have to go abroad to find your own heavenly abode right here in Canada.
Aptly named “The Rock”, Newfoundland is known for its world-famous hospitality and warm folk who are profusely proud of their homeland and love nothing better than a lively gathering, a yarn and a traditional singsong. Little surprise, then, that almost a quarter of them claim Irish heritage.
Dubbed the “Jewel of Newfoundland,” Gros Morne is located on the west coast of Newfoundland and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its stunning views, particularly from Western Brook Pond, where a three-kilometre trail leads to an inland fiord with cliffs that ascent 600 metres from the water. (Photo courtesy of Barrett & Mackay Photography)
The island retains the stereotypes you’d expect to find on your travels. Think moose, whales, vast woodland — and jig’s dinner.
This, however, is a place like no other, says Julia Bryan, general manager of DeNure Tours, who has travelled the country’s most easterly province a number of times.
“Newfoundland is one of our top destinations,” she says. “We’ve been going there for many, many years and have established wonderful, long-lasting relationships with hoteliers, suppliers, and locals because of that.”
Founded in 1960, DeNure Tours has been inspiring travel for nearly 60 years. The Lindsay-based agency seeks out unique tourism experiences in destinations throughout Britain, Europe, and North America.
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Newfoundland – 10 Days (departing June 14, June 16, July 10, August 1 and August 3, 2019)
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To start planning your Newfoundland and Labrador vacation, visit denuretours.com or call 1-800-668-6859.
“Our tours offer fascinating sights to explore, designed to immerse you in the local culture and landscape, and expose you to a kaleidoscope of authentic experiences,” boasts its website.
DeNure Tours has been winning the interest of travellers with its Newfoundland and Labrador tours for 52 years, and contributing to the tourism industry’s substantial growth since.
Signs of growth were evident in 2017, when the province welcomed more than 553,000 visitors, who spent an estimated $575 million — the highest level of non-resident visitation and spending in the history of the province’s tourism industry.
Bryan says that if you have a bucket list, Newfoundland and Labrador should be on it.
“It’s quite shocking how beautiful the province is,” she says.
VIDEO: “Crayons” – Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
DeNure is currently offering three top-quality tours to Newfoundland and Labrador this summer: Newfoundland (10 days), Newfoundland and Labrador (12 days), and Hiking the Rock (10 days).
Some of the many highlights include: Gros Morne National Park (boreal forest, bogs, arctic landscapes, waterfalls, and fjords); a catamaran cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Preserve (home to Canada’s largest population of humpback whales and nearly half a million Atlantic puffins); Iceberg Alley (a stretch of water that provides passage to colossal ancient slabs of ice that have broken free from more northern Arctic glaciers); and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site.
While each tour itinerary is unique, all start the leg of the journey on the west coast of the island, where guests fly into Deer Lake and take an escorted DeNure Tours luxury motorcoach to Gros Morne National Park.
Some of the tour highlights include a visit to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse which is located at the end of Bonavista Peninsula, between Trinity Bay and Bonavista Bay. The end of this peninsula is thought to be the landing location of John Cabot in 1497. (Photo courtesy of Barrett & Mackay Photography)
Dubbed the “Jewel of Newfoundland,” Gros Morne is known for its stunning views, particularly from Western Brook Pond, where a three-kilometre trail leads to an inland fiord with cliffs that ascent 600 metres from the water.
“At the beginning of each tour, we go big,” Bryan says, noting the area is a magnet for camera-wielding visitors. “Those first few days are just about the majestic beauty of the landscape.”
On the 10-day tours, the group moves north to L’Anse aux Meadows, an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula and home to the excavated remains of a complete 11th-century Viking settlement.
On the 10-day tours, the group moves north to L’Anse aux Meadows, an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula and home to the excavated remains of a complete 11th-century Viking settlement. (Photo courtesy of Parks Canada)
The 12-day tour makes a stop at the Norstead Viking Village, a reproduction of a Viking port of trade as it may have looked during the Viking era (790-1066 AD).
Bryan explains that more tour operators have added the national historic site to its tour itineraries, but for quite some time, DeNure Tours was the only travel company going there.
On the 12-day tour, guests take a one-day excursion from L’Anse aux Meadows to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Red Bay, Labrador, where they can explore the restored chalupa, archaeological treasures, and original artifacts from the period at that site.
Labrador, known as The Big Land, is separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle and is a popular region for the outdoor aficionado to indulge their passions.
There’s something about the province’s wild wonders and culture that makes the destination a true paradise for travellers. Pictured is Fogo Island, the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Photo courtesy of Newfoundland Tourism)
Each tour then loops around to Gander — the town that welcomed stranded airline passengers into their homes in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks and is the subject of the hit Broadway musical Come from Away — and onto Prime Berth Twillingate Fishery and Heritage Centre, which Bryan points out is “consistently a number one highlight for travellers.”
DeNure Tours then carries their guests off to St. John’s and continues along the coast to visit charming, sleepy towns, where it feels as though time is nearly suspended.
With the trend towards more immersive vacations, DeNure Tours’ destinations offer the perfect amount of time to get a taste of local flavour.
“Sometimes there are experiences that you wouldn’t find on your own or know where to look, like a traditional kitchen party,” says Bryan.
On-site DeNure Tours representatives also give guests a variety of “locals-recommended” things to do. So, when in Rome — or, in this case, Newfoundland — do as the Newfoundlanders do.
Bryan says guests can appreciate the local music scene and partake in a “screech-in”, a ceremony performed on outsiders who “come from away”. It involves a shot of Screech (Newfoundland rum), a short recitation of some local lingo, and the kissing of a cod fish.
If you think nobody would believe these shenanigans take place, guests receive an Honourary Newfoundlander “Screech In” Certificate as proof.
If hitting the trails is more your forte, DeNure Tours can take you for a walk on the wild side with a 10-day hiking vacation to explore the nooks and crannies of Newfoundland’s craggy shores. (Photo courtesy of Newfoundland Tourism)
“It’s a fun time for everybody,” adds Bryan.
If hitting the trails is more your forte, DeNure Tours can take you for a walk on the wild side with a 10-day hiking vacation to explore the nooks and crannies of Newfoundland’s craggy shores.
Guides lead you on day hikes on scenic trekking routes across the island including Gros Morne Mountain’s Arctic alpine, the deep fjords of the Long Range Mountains, coastlines of pebble beaches and volcanic rocks, and the treeless Tableland’s mountain of mantle.
“Our hiking tours sell really well and seem to be popular for solo travellers,” notes Bryan.
Bryan says DeNure Tours travel packages are set at an easy pace and are suitable for travellers of all ages, including seniors and younger people. If you’re a lone vacationer, the odds are you’re in good company.
“About 30 to 35 per cent of DeNure travellers go solo. If you’re traveling with a group, you can mingle with them when you want to, or not when you don’t.
“For some people, the hardest part of travelling on their own is eating by themselves. With all of the included meals on the tour, it takes that pressure off. Hopefully, by the time you’ve had a meal and met enough people, you’re more comfortable travelling with others.”
VIDEO: “A Tangled Tale” – Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
When planning a trip, every detail is important to DeNure Tours as it is for you. You can travel hassle-free knowing that DeNure Tours has taken care of all those “little things” so you don’t have to, which will make the difference so that your trip is exceptional.
DeNure Tours will not only get you to your destinations once you arrive on The Rock, they also provide everything you need once you’re there: accommodation, a knowledgeable tour guide and driver, all attractions and meals listed in the daily itinerary, and much more.
If you’re looking for inspiration to feed your wanderlust, be sure to add Newfoundland and Labrador to your bucket list this summer and book your trip with DeNure Tours.
DeNure Tours Ltd. is located at 71 Mount Hope Street in Lindsay. For more information, call 705-324-9161 or toll-free 1-800-668-6859, email info@denuretours.com, or visit denuretours.com. You can also follow DeNure Tours on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
This story was created in partnership with DeNure Tours.
Recent Maple Blues Award winner Emily Burgess with brothers Rico and Marcus Browne in their trio The Emburys are back home from their U.S. tour and will be performing at the Historic Red Dog in downtown Peterborough on March 2, 2019, along with Toronto roots-rock band The Actual Goners. (Photo: Karol Orzechowski)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs 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 28 to Wednesday, March 6.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Friday, March 8 5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Janetville Dug; 8pm - International Women's Day Concert ft. Little Fire, Charlie Earle, Jessica Lindeman, & more (PWYC)
Saturday, March 9 9pm - Zoom Daddys w/ Washboard Hank & The Wringers ($10 or PWYC)
The Transit Quest program encourages students in grade eight to use Peterborough Transit by providing them with a free transit pass over the March Break. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP Transportation & Urban Design Coordinator and Active and Safe Routes to School Chair.
When kids become comfortable using transit at a young age, it allows them to be life-long users.
Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough has a fleet of transit programs that support getting kids on public transit. These programs allow students to gain valuable experiences and skills to support their future travel choices.
On the Bus is a fun and interactive introduction to the Peterborough Transit system and is provided for grade three classes in the City of Peterborough. This program focuses on active and sustainable transportation choices and is also tailored to meet specific curriculum expectations.
During the program, it is common for students to be able to list off the benefits of using public transportation. They recognize that if more people travel by bus we would have less cars on the road and therefore less pollution.
Students frequently point out that riding public transit is a great way to interact with their community and get around without worrying about getting someone to drive them. Students are also very in tune with the reality that not everyone can afford a car and that other transportation options are important for various mobility and economic reasons.
Grade three students participating in the On The Bus program learn how to navigate Peterborough Transit bus routes. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
It is also common to have more than three-quarters of the grade three participants identify that they have no experience on public transit. Often, this program is the first and perhaps the only experience on public transit that a student will have, that is, until grade eight.
The Grade 8 Transit Quest program encourages students in grade eight to use Peterborough Transit by providing them with a free transit pass over the March Break.
The Quest works to increase familiarity with the Peterborough Transit system just as city youth begin to get around more independently. Transit can become a mode of transportation that is both normal and accessible for kids at this age, when they increase their comfort levels.
Feedback from past participants in The Quest highlights the sense of independence that comes from using public transit and the feeling that the students’ community is expanding with the increased access to riding the bus. After last year’s program, numerous students reported that they were more active during March Break because they had the option to take transit.
VIDEO: How to Ride Peterborough Transit
Feedback from students that chose not to participate last year indicated that they did not know how to use public transit and were not comfortable, or because it was not considered an option when a car was available.
If you live in the City of Peterborough and have a child in grade eight, watch their backpack for their free bus pass and help them plan for some transit trips around town this March Break. Watch the “How to Ride Peterborough Transit” video at www.peterborough.ca/transit for great tips about using our bus system.
Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough also encourages teachers to consider travelling using Peterborough Transit for their class trips through the School Trip by Transit program. Peterborough Transit’s regular routes and schedule provide a transportation option that is inexpensive, convenient, and a valuable experience.
A class of students gets ready to board a Peterborough Transit bus after visiting GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough. Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough encourages teachers to consider travelling using Peterborough Transit for their class trips through the School Trip by Transit program. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Teachers that have used public transit with their classes have reported that the journey added an important learning opportunity beyond the field trip destination. This program often creates experiences that have direct benefit to the students such as becoming familiar with transit maps, meeting a bus driver, and signalling for a stop along the way. It also helps students develop a skill that they can use throughout their lives.
Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough also sees the benefits of public transportation as a contributor to better health. Short walks between transit stops and destinations adds needed physical activity to a person’s day and supports overall healthy habits. Using transit also helps you to avoid the stress associated with driving in congested areas.
A grade three student participating in the On The Bus program, a grade eight student traveling on Peterborough Transit during March Break, or a kindergarten class taking public transit to the market for their field trip, are all building experiences and skills that will increase children’s travel options.
Whether a person is choosing public transit for environmental, health, social, or economic reasons, Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough wants youth to be knowledgable and comfortable so that public transit is an easy and accessible option for them.
Parents can introduce their children to using public transit by regularly riding the bus together. Peterborough Transit offers a $8 day pass for up to two adults and up to four children to ride the bus all day. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
These school programs are only one way to gain experience and skills with public transit. Families are encouraged to introduce public transit to their children by regularly riding the bus together. Parents can teach children where to find transit information, how to plan a route, read a schedule, and model how to be prepared for fares and transfers.
A little known fact: a Peterborough Transit day pass costs only $8 and allows up to two adults and up to four children to ride all day. Are you new to transit? Check out www.peterborough.ca/transit for more information.
A heads-up to grade eight students within the City of Peterborough: your free Grade 8 Transit Quest bus pass will be delivered to your teacher the week prior to March Break. Don’t start your break without it!
These programs are made possible with the generous support from the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Transit, and the amazing bus drivers serving our community. For more information on Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough’s fleet of transit programs, visit peterboroughmoves.com or greenup.on.ca.
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