The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents about a new scam circulating in the area that targets international post-secondary students into paying a fake “Welcome to Canada” tax.
In late September, an international student living in Peterborough received an automated phone call advising he needed to pay a “Welcome to Canada Tax.” A person then came onto the call and told the student there is a Canadian law saying he had to pay a $2,500 tax for coming into the county and, if he did not pay the tax, he would be arrested.
The student then received a second call from someone impersonating a Peterborough police officer who told the student he had two hours to pay the tax or be arrested. The student provided the fake officer with his Social Insurance Number.
The student then withdrew the $2,500 from his bank account and went to a local bitcoin machine in Peterborough where he entered the QR code he was given and transferred the money to the scammers.
The phony officer told the student he would call back, but the student did not receive any further phone calls.
Police are reminding international students that this phone call is a scam, and not to respond to the caller or transfer any money to persons they do not know.
It is also important not to provide any personal or banking information over the phone without first verifying the caller’s identity.
When in doubt, hang up and call a trusted family member, friend, staff at your school, or call the police.
The Peterborough Police Service continues to partner with both post-secondary institutions and local school boards in Peterborough, along with the New Canadians Centre, to provide education and awareness to students and new residents.
If you have been the victim of a scam (meaning you have handed over money), report the incident to the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or online at crimereporting.peterboroughpolice.ca.
Vern Bastable, Manager of GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough, helps a customer at the Ecology Park Garden Market select the right tree for her yard. Fall is the best time to plant a tree, when the soil conditions become perfect for tree routes to establish themselves. (Photo: Karen Halley)
When typical autumn conditions arrive, the weather turns cool and with lots of rain the soil conditions become perfect for tree roots to establish themselves; this makes Fall the best time to plant a tree.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.
These conditions are just in time for the GreenUP Ecology Park’s Annual Autumn Tree Sale. The sale will be one day only — on Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with trees, shrubs, and plants that will be lowered to the lowest prices of the year. Now is the time to choose the right tree for your yard.
Trees are well known for improving air quality, providing wildlife habitat, growing food, and increasing property value. Their ability to combat climate change, reduce energy needs, and improve our physical and psychological health is clear.
Many of us have a favourite tree species that we’d like to see in our yard; however, it is best to understand the planting location before choosing a species to plant there. The more you know about your yard, the easier it will be to select a species that will thrive there.
Just like people, trees are particular about their living conditions. It is best to find a good match between the tree’s requirements and the conditions present in your yard. Soil type, moisture, sun, and exposure are all important factors that will affect tree growth.
You can start by understanding the soil so that you are are able to plant species that will grow healthy roots. Is the soil heavy and wet? Is it dry and gritty?
If you don’t know much about your soil, you can look for some clues about its consistency. For example, when you water plants in your yard, does the water soak in quickly? If so, it is likely to be a sandy or gravelly soil whereas, on clay, water will sit longer and soak in after some time.
VIDEO: How to properly plant a tree with Ecology Park’s Vern Bastable
You can gain more information by digging up a small sample. Clay feels lumpy and sticky when it is wet; sandy soil feels gritty; silty soil feels soapy; and loamy soil is spongy. A handful of soil with a high clay consistency will form a shape in your hand when you squeeze it in your fist, whereas sandier soil will break apart.
When choosing a planting location, you will want to consider the tree from its roots, all the way up to the canopy. If the planting location is in a low lying area that remains moist, you will want to plant a species that will thrive with ‘wet feet’ as it’s roots will be moist for extended periods of time. Up to the canopy: how much sun will the tree receive? Some trees are tolerant of shady conditions while others are not and need full sun to prosper.
Backyards are ideal areas for planting a tree. They are often are isolated from streets, have greater space for the canopy to grow, and have deep soils to grow into. There are a variety of trees that will grow well in these tree-friendly sites; Dogwoods, Pines, and Tamarack are species to consider.
The stresses of city life on urban trees can lead to shorter lifespans. The average life expectancy of an urban tree is only ten to fifteen years but with attentive planning and ongoing care, trees can live longer.
GreenUP Ecology Park’s annual Autumn Tree Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Trees planted in the city are subject to built features: overhead wires, pavement, underground wires, and fences. Your planting location should consider all these factors, which can reduce the growing-space both above and below ground and can affect the long term health of the tree.
Avoid planting larger trees below wires, plant as far away from the road and sidewalks as possible, leave at least twenty feet between other trees, and be sure to request locates for underground services well in advance of planting.
With all these considerations, perhaps you’re now picturing your yard and wondering how a tree will ever grow there! If you wish to plant near a road, have limited space near a sidewalk, or live in a new subdivision with only compacted soil to work with, you can choose a hearty species that is more likely to grow under difficult conditions.
If this is the case, Honeylocust, Ironwood, or Bur Oak may be species to add to your shortlist.
Consider choosing a species that is native to our region. They have developed complex evolutionary relationships with other native species, grow well in local soil conditions, and have adapted to the area’s unique climate.
It is always beneficial to plant a diverse range of species. With a changing climate, we are able to consider planting a broader range of trees and shrubs that are now able to thrive in the Peterborough area. For example, planting Carolinian forest species, which typically thrive in more southern regions, allows even greater biodiversity of our urban forest; Hoptree, Kentucky Coffee Tree, and Tulip Tree are unique trees that are able to grow in sites that are protected from bitter winter winds.
A water bag allows a newly planted tree to receive a slow release of water, providing it with a continuous supply so that roots can establish themselves. Without a tree bag, a newly planted tree should be watered thoroughly twice per week for the first year.
A newly planted tree needs a good thorough watering twice per week. Thanks to funding from the Peterborough Utilities Group, when you spend $100 on trees, you will receive a complimentary water bag to get your tree started right! A water bag allows the tree to receive a slow release of water and provides a continuous supply for a new tree while it establishes itself. Limited numbers are available at Ecology Park.
Whether you are planting a tree to increase shade, attract birds, beautify your yard, grow food, or reduce flooding, there is a lot to consider. Mark you calendar and visit GreenUP Ecology Park’s Autumn Tree Sale on Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to choose the right tree for the job.
Sale species and prices will be available at Ecology Park (1899 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough) on sale day only. Staff will be on hand to help and answer your questions. Parking is available in the Beavermead Park parking lot accessible via Marsdale Drive.
Anwen O'Driscoll as Catherine Llewellyn, Anthony Jackson as Robert Llewellyn, and David Draper as Harold Dobbs in Lindsay Little Theatre's production of David Auburn's award-winning drama "Proof". Directed by Altaire Gural, the play also starts Ellen Giddings as Claire Llewellyn. It runs October 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Lindsay Little Theatre in Lindsay. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
On October 12th, Lindsay Little Theatre opens its 2018-2019 season with a production of David Auburn’s award-winning drama Proof. Directed by Altaire Gurai and featuring a powerhouse cast consisting of Anwen O’Driscoll, Anthony Jackson, David Draper, and Ellen Giddings, Proof is also Lindsay Little Theatre’s entry into the Eastern Ontario Drama League festival.
First performed by the Manhattan Theater Club, Proof made its Broadway debut in 2000 where it was an instant hit, winning three Tony Awards and featuring high profile performers such as Mary-Louise Parker, Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Anne Hesche among its cast. Considered a modern classic by critics, Proof won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001 and was turned into a 2005 film starring Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Lindsay Little Theatre presents Proof
When: Friday, October 12 & Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Lindsay Little Theatre (55 George St., Lindsay) How much: $20
Written by David Auburn. Directed by Altaire Gural. Starring Anwen O’Driscoll, Ellen Giddings, Anthony Jackson, and David Draper. Tickets available in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at academytheatre.ca, or at the door the night of each performance.
Proof is an unlikely drama that crosses mathematics with grief, genius, and madness. It tells the story of Catherine Llewellyn (Anwen O’Driscoll), who is mourning the death of her father Robert (Anthony Jackson), a celebrated mathematics professor at the University of Chicago.
Having taken care of her father for years after he succumbed to an unnamed mental disorder, Catherine is left at a crossroads in her life upon his death, feeling she has watched herself crumble under the isolation of tending to her father’s well-being.
Considered a legend among the sub-culture of mathematicians, Robert’s death prompts one overzealous professor, Harold Dobbs (David Draper), to start scouring the dead mathematician’s notes for the “proof” of an unpublished theorem.
As Catherine deals with her own depression, her older sister Claire (Ellen Giddings) arrives from New York to try to take care of matters and make the hard decisions Catherine seems to be unable or unwilling to make. While Catherine’s resentment towards Claire grows, Harold uncovers a notebook that will turn the world of mathematics on its head. Just what does it mean for Catherine and Claire, what does it prove, and who was responsible for it?
When director Altaire Guari told me last summer that she was putting on Proof, I initially questioned her about her choice in show. Up to this point, my experience with the play had been underwhelming. Altaire told me that my perception of Proof as a “dull math play” was wrong and that she would change my mind. As someone whose knowledge in everything theatre I completely respect, Altaire’s challenge intrigued me. If she says that Proof has more to it than I previously believed, then I was will to give it another chance.
Director Altraire Gurai (centre) breaks down a scene with Anwen O’Driscoll and David Draper in the award-winning drama “Proof”. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
An intense director with a no-compromise ability to push her performers to the dramatic heights that she wants, Altaire has assembled an exciting cast of individuals to bring Proof to the Lindsay Little Theatre stage. If I didn’t believe in the show before, Altaire and her company have shown me that the secret to creating a great show is the combination of an experienced director and a fantastic cast.
It’s a great treat to see Anwen O’Driscoll again on the local stage. One of the most impressive young actresses that has crossed my radar in the past year, Anwen just finished wrapping up filming on the second season of CBC Television’s hit series Burden of Truth where she plays Taylor Matheson.
Anwen puts an interesting spin on Catherine by giving her a sense of poise despite dealing with her own remorse and devastating grief. An exciting actress to watch, Anwen is a stand-out on stage, and this is a chance to see a rising young actress before local stages become too small for her.
What makes Anwen such a good actress is the way she takes a role and gives a fully believable performance by becoming that character. As Catherine, Anwen becomes a vessel of emotions overflowing to the point that she cannot contain herself. When she explodes, she screams with true fury; when she hurts, she cries genuine tears. Her emotional performances are raw and real, making her a dynamic actress to watch. I can in full confidence say that Anwen O’Driscoll is a very big deal.
David Auburn’s “Proof” debuted on Broadway in 2000. It won three Tony Awards, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was made into a 2005 film starring Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jake Gyllenhaal. The Lindsay Little Theatre production runs October 12, 13, 19 and 20 and is also the theatre company’s entry into the Eastern Ontario Drama League festival.
In the role of Harold Dobbs, Altaire has cast another exciting young actor, David Draper. Winning the Best Actor Award last year for the Easter Ontario Drama League Festival, David is another performer who has big potential in moving far beyond the local stage.
With a likeable personality and marquee idol good looks, David has the perfect amount of charm and modesty to make Harold a likeable foil to Anwen’s Catherine. But David keeps Harold interesting by allowing other aspects of the character come through in the piece, including an awkward goofiness as well as a good deal of intellectual elitism.
As the senior member of the cast, Anthony Jackson gives a commanding performance as Robert by creating a character who is warm, brilliant, endearing, and imposing. Seen in a series of flashbacks, with the exception of one key scene where he is possibly a “pink elephant”, Anthony is put in the position of creating a character who already has a mythology early on in the show.
Although it is quickly established in the play how difficult life became with him, Robert must have qualities that allowed Catherine to stay loyal to him, and to have his students worship him. In every version of his mental state, Anthony is able to give a performance that showcases his greatness, but has moments of sensitivity that allow the audience to understand why the people who cared about him loved him so much.
But while the seasoned cast of Proof each gives remarkable performances, it is Ellen Giddings as Claire who made the biggest impression on me. I was astonished to learn that Proof is Claire’s first acting experience. Filled with a strong sense of assurance and a misdirected emotional maturity, Claire is a well-meaning character, but not necessarily a nice person. With perfectly timed delivery and tons of real emotion, Ellen can deliver lines with a sugar sweetness, or with so much toxin that the audience can choke on her words.
Anwen O’Driscoll, who stars in CBC Television’s hit series “Burden of Truth”, performs as Catherine Llewellyn with newcomer Ellen Giddings, as Catherine’s sister Claire, delivering a tremendous debut performance. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
Ellen and Anwen’s chemistry together on stage is explosive, and they play off each other in scenes so real you forget you’re watching a stage show and at times feel that you are observing a real-life awkward reunion between two sisters who can barely stay in a room together.
Ellen is an extremely talented young actress and one that I hope to see again and again on stage. I am completely spellbound to know that she has never acted before, prompting me to ask just where she has been hiding. You are not going to want to miss this wonderful actresses’ acting debut. Ellen Gidding’s performance is going to blow your mind.
Although I have seen Proof before, while watching the Little Lindsay Theatre’s production of the show I began to understand just what makes the show so special. With the combination of the dynamic cast and passionate direction, I realized that Proof isn’t really about mathematics at all. Filled with humanity, it’s a show about finding dignity in mental illness, and how family dynamics are more complicated than the most complex math theorem. In the hands of the right people, Proof is a beautiful show.
Over the next two weekends, you should be putting the Lindsay Little Theatre on your map. Proof is a show worth seeing, if not for the story then for the incredible performers featured in this show. These are actors that you need to see.
Proof will be performed at 8 p.m. on October 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at the Lindsay Little Theatre. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at academytheatre.ca, or at the door the night of each performance.
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy is one of the first three businesses in Ontario to become a Hallmark Gold Crown store in a store location. (Photo: Lakefield IDA Pharmacy / Facebook)
The Chamber’s All-Candidates Meetings for Selwyn Township and Douro-Dummer Township are taking place this week.
Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting
Wednesday, October 10th at Bridgenorth United Church (new location)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Bridgenorth Business Association, Lakefield Herald, and the Kawartha Chamber.
Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting
Thursday, October 11th at Douro-Dummer Community Centre (2893 Hwy. 28, Douro-Dummer)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by Dummer News and the Kawartha Chamber.
All-Candidates Meetings are a great way for voters to meet and get to know the candidates.
Awards Of Excellence & Social Gala One Month Away
The Chamber’s 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala is officially one month away. Join the Chamber in celebrating local businesses in the area.
This year’s event is taking place on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School, and is a hor d’oeuvres-style social event.
Tickets this year are only $40 so bring along your staff to celebrate.
There will be silent and live auctions, a cash bar, and music from Rhythm & Grace. Please note: if you plan to purchase from the cash bar, there is not an ATM on site.
There will be time to socialize and network before the Awards of Excellence are presented.
The Chamber held its Business Owners Sharing Solutions: Team Building session last week at Camp Kawartha, and had a great time taking part in a variety of team building and problem-solving activities.
The Chamber extends a big thank you to the wonderful hosts at Camp Kawartha as well as the Chamber’s Professional Development Sponsor, Lynn Woodcroft, Sales Rep at Royal LePage Frank Real Estate.
The Tim Hortons Lakefield and Tim Hortons Bridgenorth franchises were built and owned since October 2000 and January 2001 by Stuart and Roberta Hubble. Both locations are open 24 hours, seven days a week, with approximately 125 to 140 employees, with seasonal fluctuations.
The restaurants serve hot and cold beverages, breakfast and lunch items, sandwiches, soups, chili, and desserts. Drive thru and eat in at both locations.
A reminder that registration closes on October 10th for the first-ever Rural Business Summit hosted by Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development.
The summit is taking place from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club and on October 17th at Burleigh Falls Inn. You can choose to attend whichever day is more convenient for you.
There will be presentations as well as two round table discussions focusing on the challenges and opportunities for rural businesses.
Submission Deadline for the Chamber’s Weekly Newflash
The Chamber’s NewsFlash is scheduled to go out every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. In order to give staff adequate time to prepare the NewsFlash, submissions are due every Friday at noon.
If you have an event or announcement you would like us to post in the Chamber’s weekly Newsflash, email the details (date, time, location and info) to info@kawarthachamber.ca. If you would like to include a graphic or picture in your post, please attach them to the email as well.
Editor’s note: kawarthaNOW.com posts a version of the Newsflash email on its website every Wednesday.
Join Crawford Building Consultants In Celebrating 30 Years In Business
Crawford Building Consultants is celebrating 30 years of business this month!
Join them on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at 36 Concession Street in Lakefield to celebrate with fellow business people and invited dignitaries of Lakefield, Peterborough, and the Province.
Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be provided.
Save The Date For Savino Human Resources Partners’ Public Launch Of HRLive – November 1st
Join Savino Human Resources Partners on November 1st at 3:30 p.m. for their public launch of HRLive.
The event will be taking place in the Loomex Building at Peterborough Airport.
HRLive is a user friendly Human Resources system specifically designed for small-to-medium enterprises. The web-based platform is powered by the personalized HR support of SHRP’s team of experts. This “software with service” package is part of a fully managed program to help employers effectively manage their HR needs, and can enhance management of your organization’s most important resource: its people.
Learn how HRLive can automate, organize and digitize employee file information, compliance requirements, vacation/sick day accrual, H&S training, workflow, policies, performance appraisals, onboarding and other key HR practices.
There will be appetizers and a wine bar. You can RSVP by emailing info@savinohrp.ca or by calling 705-400-7145.
Join Lang Pioneer For A Folk Song History Of The Peterborough Region – October 12th & 13th
Lang Pioneer Village Museum is hosting their A Folk Song History of the Peterborough Region in Words & Music this Friday and Saturday, October 12th & 13th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The performance features local musicians Dr. Allan Kirby, Cheryl Cassleman, Howard Baer and Michael O’Toole.
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. The performance will be taking place in the Glen Alda Church located in the historic village and seating is limited.
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy Is A Hallmark Gold Crown Store
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy offers Hallmark Gold Crown Keepsake Ornaments and more. (Photo: Lakefield IDA Pharmacy / Facebook)
Congratulations to Lakefield IDA Pharmacy on becoming one of the first three businesses in Ontario to become a Hallmark Gold Crown store in a store location!
They were honoured when the invitation came to them in early March, and quickly said yes. IDA Pharmacy believes that becoming a Hallmark Gold Crown store will give a new, fresh look to the Lakefield community.
They are now offering the Hallmark Gold Crown Keepsake Ornaments as well as the Hallmark Keepsake Dream Book for 2018. Make sure to stop by and pick up your copy. While you are there, take a look around their gift area for Hallmark gifting ideas. New season items are on their way!
The Township is seeking a Financial Services Assistant to perform accounting duties as well as provide administrative support for the Finance Department.
Send your resume and cover letter to Kim Berry, HR Coordinator, at kberry@nexicom.net by 12 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
The BCC is looking for a director to lead and implement changes to the festival to increase attendance and sales, as well as strengthen the community engagement.
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your Member Information Centre account (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.
County Road 38 Reconstruction – Public Information Centre – October 11th
The County of Peterborough has finished its Detailed Design Study for the reconstruction of County Road 38 in Warsaw, and intends to start construction in 2019.
A Public Information Centre (PIC) is taking place Thursday, October 11th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Township of Douro Dummer Municipal Office (894 South Street) in Warsaw.
Staff from Peterborough County and Planmac Engineering Inc. will be in attendance to answer questions.
Indigenous Conference: Walking Together – October 19th & 20th
On October 19th and 20th, the Trent Valley Association of Baptist Churches is hosting their Indigenous Conference: Walking Together at Selwyn Outreach Church.
Listen to Indigenous scholars, leaders, residential school and Sixties Scoop survivors, learn about the history of Indigenous-Settler relations, take part in interactive exercises, and consider how to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Speakers include:
Jonathan Maracle, Broken Walls Ministry
Terry Leblanc, Indigenous Pathways
Cheryl Bear, CBM Indigenous Liaison
Shari Russell, Salvation Army Indigenous Liaison
Marcia Brown Martell, Sixties Scoop Survivor
James Peters, Sixties Scoop Survivor
Sarah Beardy, Trent University Indigenous Studies Graduate
Freddie Taylor – Local Artist
Lakefield District Public School, Pow Wow Club
Wendy Peterson, Professor, Member of NAIiTS
Anne Taylor, Cultural Activist
Representatives from Curve Lake, Scugog, Hiawatha, Tyendinaga, and Alderville
Musicians, artists, poets and more.
The cost to attend the conference is $75 for two days (includes 2 lunches and 2 dinners) or $40 for one day (includes 1 lunch and 1 dinner). Register at eventbrite.com.
Summit On Aging: Dementia Dialogues – October 25th
The Summit on Aging: Dementia Dialogues is two weeks away. The summit is happening on Thursday, October 25th at Trent University from 8am-4:30pm.
Panelists include:
Dr. Peter Lin (keynote speaker) – Director of Primary Care Initiatives at the Canadian Heart Research Centre and health columnist for CBC Radio.
Karin Wells (special guest) – CBC Radio documentary maker.
If you would like to attend this event but are providing care for a person with dementia, there will be a free VON Adult Day Program on-site. Call 705-745-9155 (ext 6423) to pre-register.
Parking at event is free. If you are taking public transit, print your ticket and display it to Peterborough Transit for a free ride to and from the summit.
Tickets are $20 for seniors and students and $50 for adults. Register at eventbrite.ca.
Upcoming Events
McLean’s Buckhorn Pumpkin Fest – Every Saturday & Sunday until October 28th
Business Fundamentals: Marketing and Sales – October 17th
Community Care Flu Shot Clinic – October 24th
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today (October 9) for much of the Kawarthas, including the City and County of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Hastings Highlands, and Haliburton County.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms have the potential to become severe late this afternoon into early evening.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For most municipalities in the Kawarthas, the 2018 municipal election will be conducted electronically through internet and telephone voting only.
Internet voting begins today (October 9) in Peterborough for the 2018 municipal election and continues until Election Day on Monday, October 22nd. If you prefer to cast a traditional ballot on Election Day, you can also do so in Peterborough at one of 17 voting locations.
This isn’t the case in many other municipalities in the Kawarthas, which have switched entirely to paperless voting (by telephone or internet).
All eight townships with the County of Peterborough are offering internet and telephone voting, which begins today.
In Port Hope and Hastings Highlands, internet and telephone voting also begins today. In the City of Kawartha Lakes, it begins on Friday, October 12th. In Cobourg and Trent Hills, voting begins on Monday, October 15th.
In all cases, internet and telephone voting continues until Election Day (October 22).
If you live in Highlands East, where voting takes place by mail only, you have until Thursday, October 11th to mail in your vote (but you can drop it off in person if you miss the deadline).
Below are details on the voting methods available in the Kawarthas (if your municipality is not listed below, check your local municipal website for more information).
Internet voting for the City of Peterborough runs from Tuesday, October 9th until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day on October 22nd (registration for internet voting closes at 7 p.m.).
To vote online, visit www.peterboroughvotes.ca and complete the two-step verification process. You will need to register using your Voter ID found on your Voter Information Card. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to your PIN, which you can then use to vote online.
All registered electors should have received a Voter Information Card in the mail last week. If you have not received yours, check to see if you are on the Voters’ List online at www.peterboroughvotes.ca or by calling the Election Hotline at 705-742-7777 ext.1022.
If your name is not on the Voters’ List, you can have it added by visiting the Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N., Peterborough) or by completing the online registration at the link above.
County of Peterborough
In the County of Peterborough, the municipal election is held at the township level.
All eight townships with the County of Peterborough are offering internet and telephone voting. With the exception of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, which will also offer a traditional paper ballot voting option at the municipal office on October 22nd, there will be no paper ballots.
The voting period for all townships in the County of Peterborough begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd. Eligible voters will need the voter information letter they received in the mail.
For details about voting in each township, including what to do if you haven’t received your voter information letter, visit the links below:
There are no paper ballots for the municipal and school board election in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Electors can vote online or by phone anywhere they have an internet or telephone connection.
You will need your Voting PIN Letter to log in to the internet election site or to access the telephone election platform.
Voting begins on Friday, October 12th at 9 a.m. and closes on Monday, October 22nd at 8 p.m.
During the voting period, Voter Help Centres will be set-up at City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and select Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries for those who would like to receive assistance in casting their electronic ballot. A list of locations is available on the Voter Information section on the City’s website www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-services/voter-information.aspx.
City Hall will be open for two Saturdays during the voting period (Saturday, October 13th and Saturday, October 20th) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. City election staff will be available to respond to calls Monday to Friday until 8 p.m. during the voting period.
If you did not receive your Voting PIN Letter, visit City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay) or any Municipal Service Centre and a new PIN can be issued. Remember to bring a valid piece of ID that confirms your identity and residency in Kawartha Lakes. Note that Voting PIN Letters cannot be issued at any Kawartha Lakes Public Library.
For assistance, contact the Municipal Elections Office by calling 705-324-9411 ext. 1888 or email election@kawarthalakes.ca.
The Town of Cobourg is using telephone and internet voting — there will be no paper ballots.
Voting begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 15th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
All eligible Cobourg electors can vote from home or any location by telephone or through any device that has internet access. To vote, qualified voters enter their personal identification number (PIN) and their date of birth as voting credentials.
If you did not receive your Voter Information Letter in the mail, call the Voter Help Centre at 905-372-4301 or email votecobourg2018@cobourg.ca.
The Municipality of Port Hope is running a paperless election. Residents can cast their votes online or by telephone anytime during the voting period, which begins on Tuesday, October 9th and ends on Monday, October 22nd.
Voting Assistance Centres will also be available throughout the voting period. The Help Centre at Town Hall (56 Queen St., Port Hope) will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the voting period.
The Help Centre at the Former Canton Municipal Office (5325 County Road 10) will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the voting period.
If you have not received your Voter Information Letter in the mail, if you have a voting question, or need if you need clarification about the election process, municipal staff will be available at Town Hall on October 11th and 18th from 4 to 8 p.m., to make any additions, deletions, or corrections to the voters’ list. You can also call or visit the Corporate Services department at Town Hall anytime during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
The 2018 municipal election in the Municipality of Trent Hills will be conducted through internet and telephone voting; there will not be traditional paper ballots.
The voting period beings at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 15th and ends at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
You will need your Voter Information Letter to vote. If you have not received your letter, contact the Clerk’s Office at 705-653-1900 ext. 240.
The municipal election in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands will be conducted through internet and telephone voting; there will be no paper ballots.
The voting period begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd. You will need your Voter Information Letter, which contains a secure PIN, in order to vote.
If members of the public wish to come into the municipal office (33011 Hwy. 62 North, Maynooth) to use a laptop or a device that is set up for electronic voting, they may bring their Voter Instruction Letter with them on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, October 9th from 10 a,n, to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10th to Friday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16th to Friday, October 19th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 22nd from 9 a.m. to- 8 p.m.
If you have not received your Voter Instruction Letter, call 613-338-2811 ext 201 to reach an Elections Assistant or email election@hastingshighlands.ca.
In the Municipality of Highlands East, voting in the 2018 municipal election will take place by mail only.
Eligible electors should have received their voter kits during the last week of September.
The last day to mail in your voter kit is on Thursday, October 11th. After that, you must drop off your voter kit at the Municipal Office in Wilberforce at 2249 Loop Road between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on Election Day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Sandra Arciniega, owner of La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, has opened the Mexican marketplace Mercado La Hacienda, which features fresh gluten-free tortillas made with innovative and beautiful ingredients. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
This month, food writer Eva Fisher profiles a new Mexican marketplace in Peterborough, veges out at upcoming vegan restaurant Nateure’s Plate, tastes traditional corn with the Seasoned Spoon, and samples the soup at YES Shelter for Youth and Families’ annual Soup Stock.
Mercado La Hacienda, Mexican Marketplace opens on Hunter Street
In addition to tortillas, Mercado La Hacienda offers a variety of spices, sauces, and artisan goods. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
Fresh corn tortillas and salsas, dried guajillo, ancho and arbol peppers, tomatillos and real Mexican oregano: Mercado La Hacienda (188 Hunter St. W., 705-742-1559) offers hard to find ingredients for authentic Mexican cooking at home.
The new shop, located just around the corner from La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, is currently stocked with a small but tempting array of Mexican food and gifts, but owner Sandra Arciniega has exciting plans for the space.
“We’re going to do cooking lessons,” Sandra explains. “Basics of Mexican food, and how to make salsas.”
VIDEO: Gluten-free corn tortillas at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
This is how we make our gluten-free corn tortillas! For here or to go ??????
Sandra also plans to install a large tortilla machine in the market in November, so people can watch their tortillas as they are prepared.
And yes, we should talk about the tortillas she makes. Gluten-free corn tortillas made fresh without any preservatives and in a variety of flavours.
Sandra teamed up with chef Kevin McKenna to make tortillas with activated charcoal, which are strikingly black and the perfect, slightly chewy texture. In addition to activated charcoal, Mercado La Hacienda sells bright yellow tortillas made with turmeric and spicy habanero tortillas.
“I’m very inspired by the tortillas,” Sandra says.
You can also purchase pico de gallo and guacamole, or cactus salad. These are all made within three hours of being sold, so they are very fresh.
Mercado La Hacienda is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A vegan restaurant for everyone: Nateure’s Plate to open in December
Vegan ribs! Upcoming vegan restaurant Nateure’s Plate will elevate mock meat beyond your wildest expectations. (Photo: Elizabeth Smith)
Siblings Danielle and Nate White are opening a new restaurant in the space previously occupied by Brio Gusto (182 Charlotte St., Peterborough). Nateure’s Plate will feature satisfying vegan comfort food, made for vegans and non-vegans alike.
“We really want to show people what veganism can be,” Danielle explains. “It can be raw health food or it can be that comfort food that you crave. We want it to be where people of any diet can come and enjoy a meal and be satisfied, and we want to show that it’s not limiting.”
Although the menu hasn’t been set, Nate has been experimenting at home, creating vegan ribs, chicken wings, mozzarella, and more.
The menu at Nateure’s Plate is still being developed, but is planned to emphasize hearty comfort food that defies “traditional” vegan food. (Photo: Elizabeth Smith)
Nate went vegan four and a half years ago. He became interested in mock meat because he thought that the options available fell short.
“I just wanted my brother to be able to eat the meat and not really be able to notice a difference, and I felt like if I could accomplish that it would be a much easier transition for the people who were kind of on the fence about going vegan.”
To make his imitation meat and cheese, Nate starts by looking at the makeup of real animal products.
“When you look at what makes meat meat, and animal products like cheese, you have to look at the fat, the lipids, and the amino acid profiles. So what you’re doing when you want to create a meat or a cheese is just having the right balance and then from there you try to create the right texture.”
The result? Hearty food that breaks the mold of what you might expect from a vegan restaurant.
The soft opening of Nateure’s Plate is planned for December, with a grand opening in January. You can find Nateure’s Plate on Instagram @nateuresplate or at www.nateuresplate.com.
Traditional food and teachings at a free community feast at the Seasoned Spoon
The Seasoned Spoon’s upcoming community meal will feature flint corn, a traditional variety of corn that was historically eaten in local Indigenous communities.
The Seasoned Spoon in Champlain College at Trent University (1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, 705-748-1011) in partnership with the Flint Corn Community Project and the Trent Vegetable Gardens, is presenting a community feast on Wednesday, October 10th from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Following the meal, Nikki Auten, manager of the Flint Corn Community Project, will share traditional teachings about Haudenosaunee Corn and its importance in Indigenous food systems.
Community meals are offered twice a semester at Trent University. They are open to everyone on a pay what you can basis.
Caitlin Bragg, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Seasoned Spoon, says that these meals are offered to build community.
“They’re an opportunity for communities to get together and share healthy food together, and a big priority of that is that it’s accessible to everybody.”
VIDEO: Squash and sweet potatoes from Trent Vegetable Gardens
The greenhouse is looking very full these days! Here's how we cure our squash and sweet potatoes every year
Wednesday’s meal will feature corn, beans, and squash grown in traditional three sisters mounds in the Trent Vegetable Gardens. Caitlin says that the three sisters is a traditional polyculture planting system.
“It’s actually been used in North America for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. It started in South America and worked its way up.”
The feast will also feature corn from the Flint Corn Community Project. Flint corn is a traditional variety of corn that was historically eaten in local Indigenous communities. The Flint Corn Community Project grows and preserves old varieties of corn, educates people about traditional foods, and tries to reintegrate them into the community.
Flint corn can’t be prepared like the modern hybrids that we are accustomed to. It must be boiled for a long time, traditionally over an open fire.
To learn more about the Flint Corn Community Project, attend the community meal, or find them on Facebook.
Enjoy a warming meal at the YES Shelter for Youth and Families
The food available at food banks can be limiting. Soup offers a way to unify ingredients into a hearty, healthy dish. (Photo: YES Shelter for Youth and Families)
Once a year, the YES Shelter for Youth and Families (196 Brock St, Peterborough, 705-748-3851) opens its doors for the community at large to visit and enjoy a bowl of soup.
The Soup Stock Lunch is an annual fundraiser for the United Way. This year it will take place on Friday, October 19th with seatings taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is only $7, but you must reserve in advance with Kait Richard of YES by calling 705-748-3841 ext. 204.
Generally the shelter doesn’t offer tours, so this is your one annual chance to see how the shelter operates.
“Because it’s a space where people are living, obviously it’s kind of disruptive to have strangers coming through,” explains Executive Director Meagan La Plante.
The annual Soup Stock is a fundraiser for the United Way.
Meagan says that soup was chosen for the meal because it is often featured in their in house cooking lessons.
“Staff are regularly teaching young people how to make creative soup with different ingredients that they have, and so we thought it would a nice type of meal to share with the community given the context of our work.”
Soup offers a delicious way to use ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t work together.
“Soup is a well-loved style of food to teach young people and families to make, because you can make almost anything that you have into a soup. Also a lot of our clients rely very heavily on the food banks in the community and YES’s food bank in particular, and we tend to have a lot of non perishable goods: canned vegetables and broths.”
Making a soup can turn these disparate ingredients into a healthy, warming meal.
This year, prior to the Soup Stock, a new mural will be unveiled on the side of the YES Shelter. The site was selected by the Peterborough Public Arts program.
An early make-up test of Rowan Lamoureux as Shrek and Lindsay Barr as Donkey in the St. James Players' production of "Shrek: The Musical", which runs from November 9 to 17 at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough. (Photo: St. James Players)
Whenever I’m invited to visit St. James Players for a sneak peek of their yearly musical, I know I can expect to see something special. But when entering the downstairs auditorium of the old church on a Sunday night, I didn’t quite expect the spectacle I arrived to see. I thought I was coming to a preview of Shrek: The Musical, and instead it looked like a scene out of Ray Harryhausen’s Jason and the Argonauts.
St. James Players presents Shrek: The Musical
When: Friday, November 9 & Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m; Saturday, November 10 & Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, November 14 – Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: $29 ($26 for students or seniors and $23 for children under 13)
Based on the animated film. Music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Nate Axcell and Drew Mills. Starring Rowan Lamoureaux as Shrek, Lindsay Barr as Donkey, Elizabeth Moody as Princess Fiona, Taylor Beatty as Lord Farquaad, and many more. Tickets available at the Showplace Box Office, by phone at 705-742-7469, or online at www.showplace.org.
A horde of performers in skeleton costumes were amassed together in a bizarre dance battle sequence. Was this some Halloween production I hadn’t heard about? But before I could check my emails for location changes, I saw a familiar face in the midst of the skeleton battle. Actor Rowan Lamoureux came bursting through the sea of skeletons with a laugh, flipping and swinging them aside. Yes. I arrived in the right place. I don’t remember skeletons in the Shrek movie, but I can get behind this.
Continuing its tradition of producing quality theatre for the entire family, St. James Players presents Shrek: The Musical from November 9th to 17th at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. Presented by the directing team of Nate Axcell and Drew Mills, Shrek features Rowan Lamoureaux as Shrek, Lindsay Barr as Donkey, Elizabeth Moody as Princess Fiona, and Taylor Beatty as Lord Farquaad.
Filled with all the familiar characters from the popular Shrek films, Shrek: The Musical is an ambitious theatrical spectacle filled with big laughs and even bigger performances.
Based on the 2001 Academy Award winning animated film (which itself was based on the 1990 picture book by American cartoonist William Steig), Shrek: The Musical tells of the unlikely friendship between a misunderstood ogre and a zany donkey, and their journey to ‘save’ a princess. One of the most successful animated film series of modern times, the characters from Shrek are familiar and beloved characters to a generation of fans.
“Shrek: The Musical” is co-directed by Drew Mills and Nate Axcell. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
“I was a little old for the movie when it came out, but it didn’t stop me from watching it a lot,” says director Nate Axcell. “I was always very fond of the movie, and I liked the jokes in it. I think it’s an appropriate show for St. James to put on. It’s family friendly, but still has a little adult humor where kids don’t understand it but adults can laugh.
“There is also an initiative to get some newer shows. The old shows are great, but there is also a demographic that would very much enjoy theatre, but doesn’t know it yet. We’re hoping that we can attract new people who know the movie, and then come out to see Shrek; The Musical.”
“You see Mary Poppins and you see Wizard of Oz, and you know what those shows are,” adds co-director Drew Mills. “But Shrek is something different. It’s also a huge technical marvel and there is so much that goes into it.”
“Getting all the little details and getting all the tiny little jokes in there is extra important in this, because you want to keep people entertained every time,” Nate says. “If someone were to come and see the show twice, they would see something new that they hadn’t seen the last time. So we want to make sure those type of details are put into it as much as possible.”
“Shrek: The Musical” is based on the Oscar-winning 2001 animated film with Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. In the St. James Players’ producton of the musical version, Rowan Lamoureaux performs as Shrek, Lindsay Barr as Donkey, and Elizabeth Moody as Princess Fiona. (Photo: DreamWorks)
With over one hundred people attending the auditions for Shrek back in the spring, Nate and Drew had to whittle down their options to a cast of 30 performers. Nate and Drew selected Rowan Lameroux and Lindsay Barr as the show’s heroes, Shrek and Donkey. Although both performers are very familiar to local audiences, they are also as unique as the parts that they play, and are not the usual suspects when it comes to being leads in musical productions.
Long before I even visited the set, I had already heard of the infectious and high-energy chemistry between stars Rowan and Lindsay. Perfectly playing off of one another both on and off stage, the pair are an incredible force together.
“We just connected on the audition day,” Rowan says of his partnership with Lindsay. “We both walked in and we auditioned at the same time and Lindsay informed me that we were friends. We didn’t talk about it. We just sat down and she told me we were friends now.”
“He had no choice,” Lindsay adds. “Rowan has a lot more theatre experience than I do, and he’s a great leader in that way and in showing me how to try to do things differently. That really helps me. But we have a natural jovial nature with each other.”
“As productivity goes, we are a bad influence on each other,” Rowan notes. “We’re making jokes while other people are taking directions, and are running around backstage stealing pizza that isn’t ours. But it translates to a lot of fun. This is the most fun I’ve had in a theatre experience in a long time, and I think that’s what this is. It’s really fun every single time.”
Rowan Lamoureux and Lindsay Barr, who perform in “Shrek: The Musical” as Shrek and Donkey, have an infectious and high-energy chemistry both on and off the stage. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
With Shrek being one of the iconic animated creations of the current century, audiences know what to expect when coming into the show. That creates a challenge for an actor to put his own stamp on a character that’s already so familiar to the public, but Rowan explains that there are more elements to Shrek in the play than there are to the character in the movie.
“I was just a little baby when Shrek came out in theatres,” Rowan explains. “I remember a lot of the jokes, but I try to take this from the script first, and try to find out who Shrek is from reading it as much as possible, and trying to avoid the cast recording, to bring my own voice to it.
“Shrek, in the movie, is very curmudgeonly and angry. But in the musical they’ve added a layer of abandonment and that he’s angry at people because he doesn’t expect them to like him. It’s a reverse to Donkey who believes everybody should like him immediately. Shrek assumes that since people won’t like him, that he shouldn’t talk to them, so that he doesn’t start to like someone and then they hurt him. He’s shy because he’s been hurt so many times.”
Meanwhile, Lindsay Barr embraces the zany persona of Donkey. Voiced in the film by comedian Eddie Murphy, Lindsay harnesses that loud and comedic performance and creates a voice for Donkey that is all her own and hilarious to listen to.
“Donkey, to me, is just an absolute over-the-top ridiculous character who doesn’t believe that anybody couldn’t like him,” Lindsay says. “That doesn’t exist to him. I think my character is over the top, loud, kind of annoying but loveable.
“I was listening to the cast recording and found myself naturally copying it, and I was constantly over the top. But Rowan graciously told me ‘You don’t have to be over the top all the time. You’ve got to have somewhere to go. If you’re up here all the time, you’re hitting the roof. So give yourself some room, and then you can hit the roof when it’s appropriate.’
“That resonated with me. I also had to develop this voice, where I am a man and most likely from the Bronx. I was emulating Eddie Murphy at first, but I was able to pull it back and eventually put my own spin on it.”
An early make-up test of Lindsay Barr as Donkey and Elizabeth Moody as Princess Fiona. This is Elizabeth’s first lead role in a musical. (Photo: St. James Players)
Although she is one of my favourite people in the Peterborough theatre community, I was surprised to find out this is the first time that Elizabeth Moody, who takes the role of Princess Fiona, has had a lead in a musical. But as it was explained to me, due to her 20-plus years of dance, she has always played character roles or been in the chorus.
“I never thought I’d get Fiona because there was some steep competition for the role,” Liz tells me. “But I thought it would be a fun role. She’s such a vibrant princess of the Disney/Pixar world. To me that’s a much more appealing princess. I owe it to Nate and Drew for taking a risk on someone who hasn’t been a leading lady.
“Fiona has a mind of her own. She’s not the typical princess because life isn’t handed to her. I feel like other Disney princesses have help. They have magic and fairies and mice and talking tea pots and little cups. They have guidance and Fiona doesn’t. She means business. She wants things done her way and wants them done now, and she’s not afraid to say it.
“Other princesses follow the breadcrumb trail to find out where they are supposed to go, but Fiona is tough. She’s resilient. She’s lived alone in a tower for twenty years and she’s had enough.”
To recreate the bold but memorable look of the animated film, great attention has gone to the costuming by Rebecca Smith and make-up design created under the supervision of Christie Read. With a few make-up tests leaking online, some of the most ambitious make-up creations I’ve ever seen are being created for Shrek.
“The make-up and costumes have to relate to what people come to expect from Shrek,” says Drew. “Half the people will say ‘I saw Shrek once ten years ago,’ but then you have the people who say ‘I love Shrek’ and the make-up has to look perfect so those people can look at the performers and go ‘Yes, that’s Shrek.'”
Lindsay Barr as Donkey in “Shrek: The Musical”. The well-known musician turned actor also performed as Captain Hook in St. James Players’ production of “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” in April 2018. Rebecca Smith created the costumes for “Shrek: The Musical” with make-up design by Christie Read. (Photo: St. James Players)
An ambitious show with some very big personalities, there are many things that make me excited for the St. James Players production of Shrek: The Musical.
The first is to watch some actors I have come to love over the years take centere stage. The entire principal cast of Shrek are seasoned performers, but have always taken character roles. This is a show where the character roles become the leads, which will make for a very different theatrical experience.
Another is the fact that, while some audience members might be familiar with Shrek as a franchise, it’s one that I just don’t know as well. I’m looking forward to seeing something completely new on the Showplace stage and entering an unfamiliar world featuring familiar characters.
“It’s a really funny show,” Rowan says. “If you remember the movie being funny, this show is funnier.”
“I think people should come see the show not for only the absolute hilarity of it, but because it is actually a complex show,” Lindsay adds. “There are a lot of characters and costume changes. If you love the theatre, this is one that you’re going to come to see because you are going to leave uplifted and light-hearted.”
Shrek: The Musical opens on November 9th and runs until November 17th at the Showplace Performance Centere ((290 George St. N., Peterborough). Tickets are $29 ($26 for students or seniors and $23 for children under 13) and available in person at the Showplace Box Office, by phone at 705-742-7469, or online at www.showplace.org.
The 2018 Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards take place on Wednesday, October 17th at Showplace Performance Centre, one of many events across the Kawarthas during Small Business Week, which takes place this year from October 14th to 20th. (Photo: Peterborough Chamber of Commerce)
This week’s round-up of business news features the upcoming Small Business Week, the Peterborough Axe Club expanding to Lindsay, the inaugural Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards, and an special distinction for a local mortgage specialist.
Every week, our managing editor collects business 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.
Upcoming regional business events include various award ceremonies, workshops, seminars, and more taking place during Small Business Week, including the 2018 Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on October 17th at Showplace Performance Centre and the Kawartha Lakes 2018 Innovation Day and Innovation Awards in Lindsay on October 19th.
Small Business Week takes place this year from October 14th to 20th.
The annual nationwide event for Canadian small business owners was first launched by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in British Columbia in 1979. The initiative was quickly adopted by Canada’s business community.
The theme of BDC Small Business Week™ this year is “Digitize now: Transform your business,” which invites Canadian entrepreneurs to learn about the benefits of new technologies and to take rapid action to measure digital performance for commercial success.
Small Business Week events are taking place this year across the Kawarthas, in particular in the City of Kawartha Lakes, where the week culminates with the annual Innovation Awards on Friday, October 19th.
here’s still time to submit a nomination for this year’s awards, as the deadline has been extended until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th. You can submit your nomination at the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation offices in Kent Place Mail in Lindsay or online at www.smallbizweek.net.
We’ve included many of the upcoming Small Business Week events in this week’s businessNOW, and will add more next week.
Peterborough Axe Club expanding to Lindsay
Get ready Lindsay ON the Axe Club family is growing! The Lindsay Axe Club is coming to town this November. Book your parties, come in for walk-ins and get ready for January leagues…all in your own backyard! Visit www.lindsayaxe.com and stay tuned for more!
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Peterborough Axe Club has announced it’s expanding to Lindsay in November.
The Lindsay Axe Club will be located at 50 Mary Street (just down the street from the Crayola factory) and will be similar to the Peterborough Axe Club, with walk-ins, group bookings, and league play.
The official launch party and open hous — featuring free axe throwing, music, food, and more — will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Monday, November 5th.
Inaugural Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards to be presented on October 27
The inaugural Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards Gala takes place on October 27, 2018 at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough. (Photo: Office of MP Maryam Monsef)
Dozens of local women will be celebrated at the inaugural Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards Gala on Saturday, October 27th at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough.
The awards were first announced by Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef during the Rural Women’s Summit held in Buckhorn this past March.
A call for nominations resulted in women being nominated for volunteering, public service, professional achievements, advocacy, or being an outstanding friend or family member.
The list of nominees will be kept confidential until the night of the event, when the awards will be announced.
The celebration, which takes place during National Women’s History Month, will feature live music by Missy Knott along with the Red Path Singers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the awards presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Admission to the event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend and to bring a young person with them.
Local RBC mortgage specialist earns special distinction
RBC mortgage specialist Shaun Brown. (Photo: RBC)
Shaun Brown, a mortgage specialist with RBC in Lindsay and Peterborough for more than 10 years, received a special distinction at this year’s annual RBC convention.
As a top producer, Brown has attended the annual convention for each of the past four years. However, this year, he also earned the opportunity to attend the prestigious Chairman’s Roundtable.
This distinction recognizes the top one per cent of specialists — those who achieve the highest standards of service and advice.
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect features Kelli and Tony Grady of Grady’s Feet Essentials on October 9
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect — a monthly forum connecting Peterborough’s entrepreneurs and start-ups with our region’s most accomplished advisors, experts and investors — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
This month’s E-Connect features speakers Tony Grady and Kelli Grady, co-owners of Grady’s Feet Essentials.
Free appetizers will be served and drinks are available.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts New Venture Session in Peterborough on October 10
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting New Venture Session from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The New Venture Session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. The session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, the business model canvas exercise, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and getting started on the “Startup Checklist”.
Small Business Week Mental Health and Business Seminar in Fenelon Falls on October 15
The Bancroft, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton Highlands, and Lindsay Chambers of Commerce are hosting a Mental Health and Business seminar for Small Business Week, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club (41 Bond St. W., Fenelon Falls).
Sponsored by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and WSIB, a panel of experts will discuss mental health in the workplace, including the impact on business, current trends, and tools for business owners.
Northumberland CFDC hosts a financial literacy breakfast session in Cobourg on October 16
In partnership with Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) as part of Small Business Week, the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation is hosting a breakfast session on financial literacy from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16th at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St. Cobourg).
John O’Keefe, CPA, will present “Understanding Financial Statements”, an introductory session covering the terms and concepts of financial statements.
Breakfast will be included at this free session. Parking is available at the rear of building, with the entrance at the front (facing D’Arcy Street, across from the Cobourg Community Centre).
Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre hosts e-commerce seminar in Lindsay on October 16
As part of Small Business Week, the Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is hosting an e-commerce seminar from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Octboer 16th in the Community Room at Lindsay Recreation Complex (133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay).
“Plan for Success: Top Tips for Starting Up An Online Store” will explore the important considerations when planning for your online store’s success.
Rural Business Summit 2018 in Fraserville on October 16 and in Burleigh Falls on October 17
As part of Small Business Week, Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development are hosting a Rural Business Summit in two locations this October.
The Rural Business Summit is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and movers and shakers who have big aspirations for their small communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
The Rural Business Summit in Fraseville takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club (1702 Cedar Valley Rd, Fraserville), and in Burleigh Falls from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at the Burleigh Falls Inn (4791 Ontario 28, Lakefield).
On October 16th in Fraserville, the morning keynote speaker will be Danielle Rocheleau of Laridae Consulting with a presentation on “Building Opportunities in Rural Communities”. On October 17th in Burleigh Falls, the morning keynote speaker will be Erin Bury (named Marketing Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30) with a presentation on “The Blank Slate Effect: How to Use an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Win in Business”. (Note: due to unforeseen circumstances, Gregg McLachlan is no longer the morning keynote speaker at either summit).
Both summits will include an afternoon panel discussion on Succession Planning with local experts Darryl Wade from Farm Life Financial, Matthew Savino from Savino HR Professionals, and Nicole Truman of Fox Law, as well as an opportunity for round table discussion with other rural business leaders from Peterborough & the Kawarthas, to explore challenges being faced by rural businesses, followed by a discussion of opportunities and objectives moving forward.
Small Business Week Employee Retention and Engagement seminar in Haliburton on October 16
As part of Small Business Week, the Haliburton County Development Corporation and Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce are hosting a seminar called “Getting the Most Out of Your Employees” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16th at Haliburton County Development Corporation (235 Highland St., Haliburton).
Presented by management coach and consultant Greg Ostryhon, the seminar will provide participants with some innovative ideas to help owners and managers to increase productivity, reduce employee turnover, and increase profits for your business. Participants will leave with high-level tools and strategies they can apply to their businesses to allow for happier, more productive employees and a more smoothly run enterprise.
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce hosts Small Business Week Breakfast in Lindsay on October 17
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Week Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at Mackey’s Celebrations (35 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay).
The guest speaker will be Dr. Brett Goodwin, Dean/Principal at the School of Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences at Fleming College, who will speak on the topic “Connecting Frost Campus with Your Business Community’. Dr. Goodwin will provide information about the Frost campus, their students, programs, and the connection between the college and the local business community.
Peterborough DBIA Breakfast Network featuring John Kiru in Peterborough on October 17th
John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. (Photo: Tanja Tiziana)
This month’s Breakfast Network hosted by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) takes place at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), is the guest speaker.
Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. with the guest speaker at 8 a.m.
The event is open to everyone, and tickets are $5 at the door.
VCCS Employment Services hosts an employment law seminar in Lindsay on October 17
As part of Small Business Week, VCCS Employment Services is hosting an employment law seminar from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at their offices at 370 Kent St. W. in Lindsay.
Following networking and refreshments, Mark Marson (Barrister & Solicitor with Hicks Morley) will speak on several topics including what employers need to know about Bill 148, liability insurance versus WSIB, navigating Ministry of Labour complaints and lawsuits, cannabis/vaping in the workplace, and termination with cause and without cause.
The seminar costs $25 per person. To register, call 705-328-0180 or email dawn@vccs.work.
Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce host social media photography session in Coboconk on October 17
As part of Small Business Week, Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Make More Money: Increase your sales by taking better photos for social media” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at the Coboconk Train Station.
In this two-hour session, you will learn how to take and select the best photos for the greatest impact. No experience necessary to attend. Bring your phone, existing pictures, and enthusiasm.
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Peterborough on October 17
The 2018 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards takes place on Wednesday, October 17th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough), with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Awards will be presented for Business Citizen of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Skilled Trades, Tourism, Retail, Professional Services, Customer First, Local Focus, Innovation / Research & Development, Commercial Development or Renovation, Marketing & Promotion, Environmental Practices, Health & Wellness, Not-for-Profit, Employer of the Year, Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year, Micro Business – Less than 5 employees, and Hospitality. Business Student Leadership Prizes and 4-under-40 Profiles will also be recognized.
Tickets are $40+HST and include one complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre hosts seminar on cyber-security and small business in Lindsay on October 18
As part of Small Business Week, the Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is hosting a seminar on cyber-security and small business from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, October 18 in the lower level meeting room at Lindsay Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay).
Facilitated by Graeme Barrie of Netmechanics.ca, the seminar will explore best practices for keeping a small business safe, secure, and backed up. You will learn more about cyber-security risks, how to cost-effectively protect your business, and when it’s time to involve a a cyber-security professional.
Small Business Week financial success seminar in Haliburton on October 18
As part of Small Business Week, the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar called “Roadmap to Financial Success” from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th at the Chamber’s offices (195 Highland St., Haliburton).
Presented by Kyle Brewer of K. Brewer Financial, the workshop will provide participants with a review of the business cycles and an assessment of where they are at in the realm of the financial wellness. Participants will be given the opportunity to create their own customized roadmap to financial success that can be applied to their business operations.
Five speakers at multimedia channel workshop in Peterborough on October 18
Sofie Andreou & Associates is hosting “Peterborough’s Multimedia Channel Workshop” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th in the boardroom at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
The workshop — which covers radio, television, newspaper, and digital — features five speakers: Janet Di Bello, Broadcast and Digital Account Executive; Jeffery Jones, Peterborough Examiner Account Manager; Jeannine Taylor, Founder and Publisher of kawarthaNOW.com; Brenda O’Brien, General Sales Manager, Global News; and host Sofie Andreou.
Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce hosts Small Business Week Social in Bobcaygeon on October 18
The Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Week Social from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th at Kawartha Coffee Company (58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon).
The Chamber event will feature local business owners as guest speakers, light refreshments, and an opportunity to renew your Chamber membership for 2019.
The event is free for 2019 Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Kawartha Lakes 2018 Innovation Day and Innovation Awards in Lindsay on October 19
Culminating Small Business Week in the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and Kawartha Lakes Business and Community Development Corporation are hosting the 2018 Innovation Day and Innovation Awards from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 19th at Lindsay Golf and Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay).
The event begins with a presentation by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) on this year’s Small Business Week theme of “Digitize Now – Transform Your Business”. After a luncheon in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Lindsay, the annual Small Business Innovation Awards will be presented, followed by a keynote address by MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour Laurie Scott.
Small Business Week website accessibility seminar in Haliburton on October 19
As part of Small Business Week, the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is hosting a website accessibility seminar from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 19 at the Chamber’s offices (195 Highland St., Haliburton).
Presented by Loran Upton of Scotiabank, the workshop will provide participants with a holistic review of web accessibility issues, increase awareness of the need to be accessible online, and provide some assessment tests for participants to check their own websites.
Application deadline for Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students is October 19
The application deadline for the the fourth annual Pitch It! competition for aspiring entrepreneurs from Trent University and Fleming College students is midnight on Friday, October 19th.
Up to five finalists will be invited to pitch their ideas before a panel of industry judges at Trent University’s Symons campus in a Dragons’ Den style competition. Participating students can win $500, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, and receive help to bring their innovative idea to market.
The top 10 finalists will be announced on November 8th, and the final pitch competition (which is open to the public) takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th. The event will showcase three contestants from the following business categories pitching an idea: Clean & Agriculture Technology, Trades and Retail Business and Information Technology / Media & Gaming. FastStart has also added a new category allowing high school students to compete for a prize.
Kawartha Chamber Awards of Excellence and Social Gala in Lakefield on November 8
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting its 2018 Awards of Excellence and Social Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield).
Unlike previous years, the format for this year’s presentation will be a social gala format, with a reception taking place at Upper Hadden Hall followed by the awards presentatins in the Bryan Jones Theatre.
There will be both silent and live auction items, light hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, music from Rhythm & Grace, and time for socialization and networking before the awards.
Tickets are $40 per person, which includes hor d’oeuvres and one drink ticket.
Application deadline for Win This Space 2019 entrepreneurial competition is November 16
The Win This Space entrepreneurial competition is returning for its third year in 2019. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)
Entrepreneurs have until Friday, November 16th to put together a video application and submit it to the 2019 Win This Space competition, an initiative of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, Community Futures Peterborough, and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs.
The top 10 finalists will take several workshops to fine-tune their business plans before a winner is chosen on March 5th by a panel of judges.
The winner will then have their choice of available participating downtown locations free for one year. To cover rent payments, several sponsors are adopting a month and contributing $2,000 toward each month’s lease.
Visit winthisspace.com for the rules and regulations and application instructions.
Thanksgiving is an annual holiday to celebrate and give thanks at the close of the harvest season, which was part of the culture of Indigenous peoples for centuries before the arrival of European settlers in North America.
After the American Revolution, American refugees who remained loyal to Great Britain moved from the newly independent United States and came to Canada. They brought the customs and practices of the American Thanksgiving to Canada, such as the turkey, pumpkin, and squash. Thanksgiving days were observed sporadically in Canada beginning in 1799.
Today, Thanksgiving is always observed in Canada on the second Monday of October, which coincides with the U.S. observance of Columbus Day (American Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November).
Since Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in Ontario, all government offices, banks, and liquor and beer stores are closed. Most grocery stores, big box stores, and malls are also closed. Some tourist attractions and recreational services remain open.
For your convenience, we provide this list of holiday hours for 266 selected businesses, services, and organizations across the Kawarthas. This information comes from their websites and social media accounts, which may or may not be up to date, so please always call them first to confirm their hours (we’ve included phone numbers), especially if you are travelling any distance. If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form.
Bewdley Transfer Station 7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton 905-342-2514
CLOSED
Brighton Landfill 1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton 613-475-1946
CLOSED
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices (Note: post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business
No mail collection or delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices 26 Francis St., Lindsay 705-324-9411
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411 x1291
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Waste and Recycling Collection 26 Francis St., Lindsay 1-888-822-2225
Oct 8 collection moves to Oct 9, Oct 9 to 10, Oct 10 to 11, Oct 11 to 12
City of Peterborough Day Cares Peterborough 705-748-8830
CLOSED
City of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386
No change
City of Peterborough Green Waste Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600
No change
City of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600
No change
City of Peterborough Social Services Peterborough 705-748-8830
CLOSED
County of Haliburton Administration Offices 11 Newcastle St., Minden 705-286-4085
CLOSED
County of Northumberland Waste and Recycling Collection 555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg 1-866-293-8379
Oct 8 collection moves to Oct 9, Oct 9 to 10, Oct 10 to 11, Oct 11 to 12
County of Peterborough Administration Offices 470 Water St., Peterborough 705-743-0380
CLOSED
County of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386
Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install My Waste App
County of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-775-2737
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