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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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.
A stock photo of a black and white Siberian husky. The Siberian Husky Assistance & Rescue Program (SHARP) in Peterborough has removed 20 huskies from a property in Highlands East, about halfway between Apsley and Bancroft, after OPP officers noticed the poor condition of the dogs. The dogs are currently in foster homes and will be put up for adoption.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that 20 huskies have been rescued from a property located on Dyno Road in Highlands East, about halfway between Apsley and Bancroft.
Last Saturday (February 23), Bancroft OPP received a complaint from the property owner that people had been trespassing on his property. When officers from Bancroft OPP arrived at the property, they spoke with officers from the Haliburton Highlands OPP, who had been on the property the day before to serve a court process on an unrelated matter.
At the time, the Haliburton officers had noticed multiple dogs in poor condition. One of the officers took photographs of the condition of the dogs. Officers then returned to the property the following day, when they found 20 huskies tied up to dog houses.
Officers spoke with the owner, who was getting assistance from the Siberian Husky Assistance & Rescue Program (SHARP), a non-profit volunteer-run organization located in Peterborough.
The Haliburton Echo reports that members of SHARP have since removed the dogs and placed them in foster locations. According to SHARP, the dogs are doing well and are being inspected by a veterinarian.
Police also contacted the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). The OSPCA is assisting police in the investigation, which is ongoing. No charges have yet been laid.
According to a media release from the Bancroft OPP, the dogs will be put up for adoption.
For more information about SHARP and to make a donation, visit sharprescue.ca.
Below is a public Facebook post providing background information on this story.
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Peterborough Public Health has signed on with Commute Ontario, a province-wide initiative to encourage people to use active and sustainable forms of transportation such as walking and cycling and carpooling and taking transit. Organizations that sign up for the initiative get access to programs and tools including Carpool Ontario, an online service that connects drivers with riders. (Graphic: Commute Ontario)
Peterborough is again leading the way when it comes to promoting active and sustainable transportation for healthier residents and a healthier community.
Last fall, Trent University became the first post-secondary school to sign on with Commute Ontario and now Peterborough Public Health has followed suit — becoming the first health unit in Ontario to partner with the province-wide program promoting active and sustainable means of transportation.
Commute Ontario encourages commuters to leave their cars at home and walk or cycle to work or school where possible, or to let someone else do the driving by carpooling or taking public transit.
Peterborough Public Health shares Commute Ontario’s goal of promoting active transportation, resulting in better air quality and reduced commuter stress — both key factors to improved overall health.
“Peterborough Public Health is happy to partner with Commute Ontario to support employees in choosing sustainable and active transportation options,” says public health nurse Kate Dunford. “Local data shows that 40 per cent of people are inactive, so incorporating active transportation into our daily lives is a great way to increase physical activity which then reduces the risk of chronic diseases.”
Along with Trent University, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough GreenUP were among the first organizations to sign on with Commute Ontario when it launched in 2018. Commute Ontario provides programs and tools that promote active and sustainable transportation to Ontario municipalities, post secondary institutions, and workplaces such as Peterborough Public Health.
The program is completely free of charge because the non-profit social enterprise behind the program, SustainMobility, received a three-year grant of $710,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Commute Ontario’s goal is to eliminate 20 million kilometres of vehicle travel over three years, by encouraging more Ontarians to walk, cycle, take public transit and carpool to and from work rather than driving alone each day. (Graphic: Commute Ontario)
“We hear it all the time that Ontarians are fed up with their commutes,” says SustainMobility executive director Glenn Gumulka. “Feeling stressed out at the beginning and the end of each day is not a healthy place to be.”
Once they’ve signed up with Commute Ontario, organizations gain immediate access to a host of programs, campaigns, and promotional materials all promoting active and sustainable transportation options such as carpooling, walking, cycling, and taking transit.
This includes an online carpool matching tool at carpoolontario.ca where users can participate in ride-matching.
As well as Peterborough, other municipalities that have signed on with Commute Ontario include London, Thunder Bay, Barrie, Orangeville, Shelburne, Grey Highlands, and Dufferin and Perth Counties.
Along with Trent University, other post-secondary institutions that have signed on include Kings College, Georgian College Orillia, and Midland and Owen Sound Campuses.
Environmental organizations to sign on so far include Peterborough GreenUP and EcoSuperior in Thunder Bay.
For more information and to sign on with Commute Ontario, visit commuteontario.ca.
A detail from 'Climbing out into the Light', a piece from Anne Renouf's new series 'Unearthed' that will be on display at the Art Gallery of Bancroft this March. An opening reception takes place at 7:30 p.m. on International Women's Day on March 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
March kicks off with the popular First Friday art crawl on March 1st. There will be art and festivities around Peterborough on that evening, including ‘dis INTEGRATION’ by Brian Nichols at Atelier Ludmila, Steven Vero showing his recent paintings at Acme Art & Sailboat Co., and Charlie Earle and Nikoiya Wile showing their work at the Red Dog Lounge as part of the ‘Celebrating Black Arts Vol II’ special event closing out Black History Month.
For all the art crawl happenings on March 1st, visit First Friday Peterborough on Facebook and Instagram.
Later in March, the Art Gallery of Bancroft presents Anne Renouf’s ‘Unearthed’, Arnold Zageris speaks about his Antarctica series at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and a new show of multimedia installation work by Krista Belle Stewart opens at Artspace, with an artist talk the following afternoon. The Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents a member’s show ‘Awakenings’, and if you are looking for some inspiration, every Tuesday morning until March 19th there is a drop-in art making program happening at The Mount Community Centre.
Atelier Ludmila presents ‘dis INTEGRATION’ by Brian Nichols
A recent work by renowned therapist and artist Brian Nichols. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
Atelier Ludmila Gallery is pleased to present ‘dis INTEGRATION’, a new body of work by renowned therapist and artist Brian Nichols.
A truly creative soul, Brian’s work is surprising, visually interesting ,and experimental. An artist who seems to dabble in all methods of creative expression, his work gives the viewer a peek into a world of creative freedom and expression.
Stop in during the First Friday festivities between 6 and 10 p.m. on March 1st, or alternately from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following four Saturdays (March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd). If these times do not suit you, you can book a time to view the show by emailing Brian at bnichols@cogeco.ca.
If you’re there on First Friday, make sure to check out The Drawing Room for “Poetrick!”, a live and interactive poetry happening with local poet Justin Million and local entrepreneur Sam Sayer. Sam will ask you a few questions at the doorway to the poet’s lair, and Justin will create a unique improvisational poem based on your answers.
Operated by artistic director Laurel Paluck, the Atelier Ludmila Gallery and The Drawing Room are located on the second floor of the Commerce Building (129 1/2 Hunter St. W., Peterborough). For more information, visit atelierludmila.com.
Acme Art & Sailboat Co presents new paintings by Steven Vero
A detail from one of Steven Vero’s recent paintings that will be on display at Acme Art & Sailboat Co this March. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
Steven Vero is a prolific and seasoned painter, working in both representational and abstract styles. He captures the subtle nuances of the natural world and creates striking abstract paintings.
Some of his most recent pieces will be exhibited this March at the Acme Art & Sailboat Co. A series of new work by Joe Stable will also be displayed in the Copper Closet.
The opening reception will be held as part of the First Friday Art crawl from 6 to 11 p.m. on March 1st. There will be light refreshments and the artists will be in attendance.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Hours of operation are variable, please check Acme’s Facebook page.
Art works by Nikoiya Wile and Charlie Earle at ‘Celebrating Black Arts Vol II’ with spoken word and music at the Red Dog
‘Celebrating Black Arts Vol II’, a ticketed spoken word and music event at the Red Dog, also features a free art show by Nikoiya Wile and Charlie Earle. (Poster courtesy of Wendy Fischer)
Black History Month comes to a close on First Friday as Black Lives Matter Nogojiwanong-Peterborough and the Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough present ‘Celebrating Black Arts Vol II’ from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Historic Red Dog Tavern.
This special event features an art show by illustrator Nikoiya Wile and singer-songwriter and artist Charlie Earle in the Red Dog Lounge from 6 to 11 p.m. There is no cost to view the show.
On the Red Dog stage from 6 to 10 p.m., there will a series of performances, including: spoken word by Niambi Tree, Elizabeth “EJ” Jenkins, and Beth “Bethlehem” Bekele; drag by Said “Dixie Q” Jiddawy; hip hop by Anane, Tokoni, Azubike (Zubby), and TMGxKOD; and soul-jazz by Brandon “Don Soul” Kwakye-Longdon and Azalyne. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children or pay what you can.
VIDEO: Celebrate Black Arts Vol II at the Historic Red Dog
After the event, the Trent African Caribbean Student Union’s “Rep Your Flag” event hosted by DJ KingBizzy runs until the wee hours.
The Red Dog is located at 189 Hunter St. W. in downtown Peterborough.
Arnold Zageris speaks about his ‘Antarctica’ series at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
‘Iceberg, Variation #9’ (2014, archival inkjet print) by Arnold Zageris. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Peterborough)
‘Antarctica’, a series of photographs by accomplished photographer and author Arnold Zageris, continues on display at the Art Gallery of Peterborough until Sunday, March 31st.
On Saturday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m., Arnold Zageris will be at the gallery to give a talk about his process. He is an engaging speaker full of fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes about his travels and the landscapes he has photographed.
Drop by the gallery on March 2nd to view these stunning photographs and learn about the mysterious land of Antarctica and the many journeys it took to produce this body of work.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft presents Anne Renouf’s ‘Unearthed’
‘Aureola Light’ (24″x24″) by Anne Renouf. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Bancroft)
Closed during February, the Art Gallery of Bancroft reopens in March with ‘Unearthed’, the latest series by local artist Anne Renouf.
Drawing inspiration from the 90 acres of cedar and maple woods, wetlands, and fields that surround her studio in Peterborough County, Renouf’s work is both simple and visually stunning. Themes of spirituality and nature are explored and artfully represented through her mixed media technique. Accordingly, imbued with a feeling of light and space, the images somehow speak to us of transcendence.
This show will be on display from Wednesday, March 6th until Sunday, March 31st. An opening reception will be held at 7:30 p.m. on International Women’s Day (Friday, March 8th).
Also in March, the Art Gallery of Bancroft will be hosting a series of workshops on Mondays with artist Anita Murphy. There will be one series of four mixed media workshops on Monday monrings and another of four painting workshops on Monday afternoons. The cost for each series is $160.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint Avenue in Bancroft. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, visit www.artgallerybancroft.ca.
Artspace presents ‘A Guest a Host a Ghost’, new work by Krista Belle Stewart
Work by Krista Belle Stewart. (Photo courtesy of Artspace)
‘A Guest a Host a Ghost’, a show of recent multimedia work by Krista Belle Stewart at Artspace in March, was developed during her current residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin.
Krista is a member of the Syilx Nation, currently based on unceded Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and S k_wx_wu´7mesh territories (Vancouver, BC). The show features installation and video work dealing with personal and political narratives, and questioning their representation in institutional histories.
The opening reception will be held on from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 8th, with a talk by the artist at 1 p.m. on the following day (Saturday, March 9th). The exhibition runs until April 18th.
Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough and offers barrier-free access (to all but Gallery 2) and free admission during regular open hours: Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George. For more information, call 705-748-3883 or visit artspace-arc.org.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio presents ‘Awakenings’
‘Awakenings’ runs until March 24, 2019.
On now until Saturday, March 24th at the Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio, ‘Awakenings’ is a members’ show and sale featuring a variety of pieces by local artists.
Drop by the opening reception on Sunday, March 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m., with many of the artists in attendance.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio is a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative, located at 420 O’Connell Road in Peterborough. Hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is free.
Three more Tuesday community art-making sessions at The Mount
The Community Art Making Project at The Mount Community Centre. (Graphic courtesy of Brian Nichols)
Every Tuesday morning since January 15th, community art making has been taking place at The Mount Community Centre in Peterborough. There are three more sessions happening on Tuesdays in March, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. until March 19th.
Open to all, you can join this wonderful community building opportunity for everyone. Each session is only $5, or pay what you can, to cover the cost of materials.
This is a drop-in program with no registration necessary. Stop by on Tuesday, see what is happening, and perhaps meet a few new people.
For more information, call Mary Lou Green at 705-740-0078 or email Brian Nichols at bnichols@cogeco.ca.
The Mount Community Centre is located at 1545 Monaghan Road in Peterborough.
The Outside Track, featuring five musicians from Canada, Ireland, and Scotland, performs at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on February 27, 2019. (Publicity photo)
If you’re suffering from the winter doldrums, here’s a surefire cure: foot-tapping and emotionally moving world-class Celtic music from The Outside Track.
Market Hall presents The Outside Track
When: Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $25 general admission, $30 assigned cabaret table seat
Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
One of the top Celtic acts in the world, The Outside Track will be performing at Peterborough’s Market Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27th.
The band features five musicians from Canada, Ireland, and Scotland who are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music using this as a foundation.
Blending fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, whistle, step-dance and vocals with boundless energy and unmistakable joie de vivre, The Outside Track has won a large following around the globe.
VIDEO: “Canadee-i-o” – The Outside Track
They’ve been named “Best Group” in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards and were nominated as “Best Live Act” at the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards.
The Outside Track has released six records, with their self-titled debut in 2007, followed by Curious Things Given Wings in 2010, The Mountain Road in 2012, Flash Company in 2013 (which won the German Radio Critics Prize), Light up the Dark in 2015, and Rise Up in 2018.
The band’s current lineup is Ailie Robertson (harp, electro harp), Cillian O’Dalaigh (guitar, vocals), Fiona Black (accordion), Mairi Rankin (fiddle, vocals, step dance), and Teresa Horgan (vocals, flute).
VIDEO: “Dark Reels” – The Outside Track
The Outside Track is now touring the UK, the U.S., Canada, and Germany in support of Rise Up, which Folk Radio UK calls “a magnificent album that puts The Outside Track firmly back in the spotlight, as one of the most accomplished bands on the international folk scene.”
Tickets are $25 general admission or $30 for assigned cabaret table seats, and are available in person at the Market Hall box office (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough), by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
Lots of general admission tickets are still available for the show, and if you need another reason to cure your winter doldrums: Peterborough’s own singer-songwriter Melissa Payne will be opening the show.
Both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 115 have been closed between Porter Road and Tapley Quarter Line while police document the second multi-vehicle collision in two days on the same stretch of the highway. (Photo: OPP)
For the second time in two days, a serious multi-vehicle collision has closed Highway 115 between Tapley Quarter Line and Porter Road.
Four people were injured in the collision. One driver was flown by air ambulance to a Toronto-area hospital with life-threatening injuries, and remains in critical condition, while the other three were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
At around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning (February 26), a vehicle was travelling northbound on Highway 115 south Tapley Quarter Line when the driver lost control and went into the ditch.
TRAFFIC: All lanes of Highway 115 are shut down near Tapley 1/4 for a multi-vehicle collision involving several transport trucks, a garbage truck, a tanker trunk and several vehicles. One person has been airfield from the scene by @Ornge. Check back for updates #ptbonewspic.twitter.com/gdU9mEVEIT
Several other vehicles became involved in a collision when they attempted to avoid what had happened, including a jackknifed tractor trailer.
One of the tractor trailers was transporting potentially dangerous goods and the immediate area has been closed off until it can be deemed safe.
The truck carrying the dangerous goods is still being assessed. The products it is carrying are sodium nitrate, acetic acid, and emulsion. They are in three separate compartments on the truck and are used in the process of removing rock from quarries. Precaution is being taken to ensure the safest removal of the truck for the public and the emergency services personnel at the scene.
The northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 115 will remain closed for several hours.
A serious accident also closed the southbound lanes of Highway 115 in the same area on Monday (February 25), when more than 20 vehicles were involved in collisions during white-out conditions on the highway. No significant injuries were reported.
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