A man has died after police approached his pickup truck on Tuckers Road, off Highway 28 north of Apsley. (Photo: Google Maps)
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 40-year-old man on Thursday (November 1) in Apsley, has provided some preliminary information about the incident.
According to the SIU, at around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, the Durham Regional Police Service received a call regarding a possible abduction that had occurred in Oshawa.
Shortly after 5 a.m., OPP officers identified a pickup truck on Highway 28 near Apsley believed to be involved in the abduction. Officers followed the truck, which turned west onto Tucker’s Road north of Apsley.
Officers exited their cruisers and exchanged words with the man in the vehicle. A short time later, as officers approached the vehicle, the man sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. The SIU has not indicated whether the gunshot wound was self-inflicted or caused by a police officer.
A female was also located in the vehicle and taken to hospital for treatment.
The SIU, which has assigned three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to this incident, is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529.
The SIU is a civilian law enforcement agency, independent of the police, that conducts criminal investigations into circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault.
Clocks move back an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2018 when Daylight Saving Time ends. The good news is that we regain that extra hour we lost in the spring; the bad news is that it will be dark by 5 p.m.
It’s that time of year again: Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th, when clocks move back an hour.
The good news is that we regain that extra hour we lost in the spring; the bad news is that it will be dark by 5 p.m.
It’s also “time” to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to check whether they need to be replaced (if they are more than 10 years old, they probably do).
Who invented DST and why?
If Daylight Saving Time bugs you, you can blame New Zealand entomologist George Hudson. He first proposed “saving daylight” in 1895 so he could have more daylight to collect insects.
Although it’s commonly believed Benjamin Franklin came up with the idea for DST, it was actually New Zealand entomologist George Hudson who, in 1895, proposed a two-hour shift in the clocks (he wanted more daylight to collect insects).
“The effect of this alteration would be to advance all the day’s operations in summer two hours compared with the present system,” Hudson wrote in 1898, explaining his original proposal. “In this way the early-morning daylight would be utilised, and a long period of daylight leisure would be made available in the evening for cricket, gardening, cycling, or any other outdoor pursuit desired.”
A few years later, English outdoorsman William Willett also proposed advancing the clocks during the summer months (he wanted more daylight to golf).
The first governments to implement DST were Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1916, as a way to conserve coal during World War I. Britain and most other European countries adopted it shortly after, with the United States and Canada adopting it in 1918.
DST used to end on the last Sunday of October (and begin on the first Sunday of April) but, in 2007, the U.S. decided to change it to the first Sunday of November (and the second Sunday in March) in an attempt to conserve energy.
To avoid issues with economic and social interaction with the U.S., the Canadian provinces that observe DST followed suit.
What are the health effects of DST?
While the evidence is mixed, some research has found that “falling back” results in more accidents involving pedestians, while “springing forward” increases the risk of heart attacks and traffic accidents.
In any case, moving clocks forward or backward changes our exposure to daylight and affects our circadian rhythm (the body’s natural internal clock).
In the fall, gaining an extra hour of sleep may sound like a good thing but it can actually make you feel “jet lagged”.
It can take up to a week to adjust your internal clock to the shift in daylight hours. Here are some suggestions for how you and your family can adapt more quickly to the time change:
Each night leading up to Sunday, try going to sleep 15 or 20 minutes later than normal (and waking up 15 or 20 minutes later than normal).
Don’t stay up extra late on Saturday night because you are gaining an hour of sleep. That’ll just mess up your sleep schedule even more.
Make sure you keep bedrooms dark in the morning (after DST ends, the mornings will be lighter earlier).
Eat a healthy breakfast when you first wake up, as food is one way to tell your body it’s the beginning of the day.
After the time change, expose yourself to daylight (or bright light indoors) during waking hours as much as possible, and avoid bright light when it’s dark outside.
Reduce screen time in the evening, especially an hour or two before bedtime.
Reduce your use of caffeine and alcohol during the day and increase your physical activity.
The Great Horned Owl is one of 11 species of owls known in Ontario. Owls are adapted for life in the dark, with a highly developed sense of sight and pinpoint hearing. As predators of mice, moles, and voles, owls have an important ecological niche. (Photo: Alex Galt / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
If you were out trick-or-treating on Halloween last night, among the carved pumpkins and front-yard decorations you may have seen symbolic creatures with spooky reputations. Bats, spiders, and owls are some of the most celebrated Halloween animals. Striking fear in our hearts, these animals have a long history of mystery and the supernatural.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Danica Jarvis, GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator.
Let’s shed some light on those creatures of the night!
A fear of the dark is a fear of what hides within it. Many of us may remember that as children we were afraid of the monsters under the bed or the skeletons in the closet. The hairs on the back of our necks would stand on end as we heard the floor creak in the night. There is something about darkness that scares us.
As human beings, we rely heavily on our sense of sight, which is blinded during darkness. Imagination makes up for our lack of ability to see in the shadows. Fear of the dark is part of an evolutionary impulse to stay safe. Early humans were genetically hardwired to avoid predators at night, a trait that sticks with us today.
Alternatively, many animals need the dark. Many species have evolved to be nocturnal, whether to escape the heat of the day or to hunt, mate, and avoid predators. To survive, these animals have developed a keen sense of hearing, smell, and night vision.
While they might seem frightening to us, these ‘haunted’ animals have an important role to play in our local ecosystems.
Bats
A bat house hangs in a birch tree at GreenUP Ecology Park. You can help to boost bat populations by hanging one in your yard. Bats have long been portrayed as spooky, animals of Halloween however they can benefit us by eating over 1,000 mosquitoes in only one hour. (Photo: GreenUP)
Bats have long been associated with the powers of darkness. As the only flying mammal, bats funnel out of caves, rooftops, and hollowed trees at twilight. Historically, they have been depicted as devils of the underworld, emerging from the darkness to feed on human blood. This misconception has tied bats to one of the iconic costumes of Halloween: the vampire!
In reality, out of the approximate 1,200 bat species found in the world, only three have been linked with drinking blood.
When walking through GreenUP Ecology Park in the Spring, bats can be found roosting in the top of the park’s gazebo. Once they are pointed out, it is surprising how many people immediately comment on how cute they are. They are not the large, scary, and ugly beasts that they are often portrayed as, but are actually small and furry, which makes them as relatable as any other mammal species.
Most of us are unaware of the service that bats provide to the human population. They play a huge role in regulating the mosquito population. One brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitos in an hour!
In Eastern Canada, most bat populations are at risk due to White Nose Syndrome. Large swathes of roosting bats have disappeared, especially the Little Brown Bat.
You can invite bats into your own yard by installing a bat house. Bat houses are flat, wooden, open-bottomed boxes containing several partitions for roosting bats to grasp onto. Although bat houses are relatviely small, they can house approximatley 200 bats, giving you some great mosquito control in your yard, while helping to boost bat population numbers.
Spiders
Spiders are often considered creepy and crawly, as most of them prefer to hide during the day and spin their webs in dark corners or forgotten places. Many species are nocturnal, hiding away during the day to avoid predation.
“I love spiders,” says Drew Monkman, local author and naturalist, “They’re so interesting, and important. They’ve been around since well before the dinosaurs and actually evolved from crab-like ancestors. Looking at a spider is like peering into the deep past.”
Similar to our fear of the dark, it is believed that our adverse reaction to arachnids is an evolved trait. We may fear spiders, but they are important to the food web.
“Spiders provide nutrient-rich meals for countless kinds of birds,” Monkman says. “Hummingbirds love them!”
Owls
Hayley Rodman captured this photo of a Great Grey Owl in Lindsay. (Photo: Hayley Rodman)
Owls are great predators of the night, who were once believed to be able to transform into witches.
Owls have exceptional night vision, with eyes that are half the volume of their head. They are also able to turn their head 270 degrees to see prey in almost every direction. The screech of an owl was once considered to be an omen of doom, which has linked owls to hauntings and as a spooky addition to your Halloween decor.
A “flying monster”?
In West Virginia folklore, the Mothman is a supernatural creature reportedly seen in the 1960s, described as a “flying monster” with glowing eyes, a “funny face”, and a squeaky cry.
Researchers who have investigated the claims have concluded that what people were actually seeing was one or more species of a large owl.
Owls consume mice, moles, and voles, making them important pest controllers. Owls are also experts in camouflage, making them difficult to see during the day.
For this reason, you may not actually see an owl on your next walk through Burnham Woods, Jackson Park, or Trent Nature Areas, but you can look for evidence of their presence.
Look for whitewash, which is the equivalent of urine in mammals. It builds up at the base of trees under owl roosting spots.
You may also find an owl pellet, which is the regurgitated indigestible remains of an owl’s meal, containing mainly fur and bones from mice and other prey.
It may become harder to view some animals that are traditionally active during the day. New research suggests that diurnal, or daytime animals, are switching over to be active during the night. Human encroachment may be driving animals into the dark 1.36 times more, when compared to their counterparts that live in areas with low human disturbance rates.
For example, in Canada, Grizzly Bears have been shown to avoid hikers by switching to being active during the night. We don’t know yet how the switch from dirunal behaviour to nocturnal will affect predator-prey relationships and the ecosystem at large, but it may add to the number of spooky creatures that we fear are lurking in the night.
Folk Under The Clock presents Newfoundland folk trio The Once (Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale, and Geraldine Hollet) at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on November 21, 2018. (Photo: Tom Cochrane)
November is often considered one of Canada’s bleakest months. Sunset comes earlier and earlier. and the days and nights are usually cool and filled with rain or snow or both. So why not improve your mood by heading out to see some live music in Peterborough and the Kawarthas?
There are lots of shows happening this month, but here are the ones I’m most excited about. Enjoy!
Lonesome Ace Stringband at the Gordon Best in Peterborough on November 2
One of Canada’s best string bands, The Lonesome Ace Stringband takes the stage at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884) on Friday, November 2nd.
Featuring Chris Coole on banjo, John Showman on fiddle, and Max Heineman on bass, these guys can straight out fly on their instruments, but they can also unleash layers of emotion and tearjerkers as well.
I don’t have much else to say about this one … just go!
Tickets are $20 and you can get them at the door or at The Only Cafe. Show time is 8:30 p.m.
VIDEO: “O’Grady Rd” – Lonsome Ace Stringband
Charles Spearin and Tamara Williamson with Sarah Fazackerley at the Gordon Best in Peterborough on November 4
There will be a resounding double bill on Sunday, November 4th at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884) when two artists who paved their way in the ’90s come to town. The show, being called “Audio Book”, will feature two distinct artists.
Toronto’s Charles Spearin is a founding member of Do Make Say Think, KC Accidental, and Broken Social Scene. His work “discovers and plays with the musicality of every day life.” Spearin uses spoken word and instrumentation to create a stirring show. He will also be playing the nickelharpa, a traditional Swedish instrument that combines the fiddle and the hurdy gurdy.
Also on the bill is the excellent Tamara Williamson. Her tunes are haunting achievements of songwriting. Tamara will be joined by her band Mrs. Torrance.
Opening the show will be Toronto-based songwriter Sarah Fazackerley. The cost to get in is $20 and tickets are available at the show, which takes place from 6 to 9 p.m..
VIDEO: “Who’s Next” – Tamara Williamson
Tribute to the late Jan Schoute at the Red Dog in Peterborough on November 6
Peterborough celebrates the memory of one of its hometown musicians on Tuesday, November 6th at The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710).
Jan Schoute passed away suddenly this time last year and a bunch of friends and Peterborough musicians will be playing tunes in his memory and looking to raise money for a memorial bench and plaque.
Musical acts include The Weber Brothers, Terry Guiel with Jan’s old band Jericho’s Wall, and the Rick and Gailie Band.
Admission is free but donations can be made for the bench and plaque. Music begins at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: “Mull Of Kintyre” performed by Getting Better featuring Jan Schoute
Broken Harmony at The Garnet in Peterborough on November 12
Broken Harmony brings a high-energy show full of originals and well-crafted covers to The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Monday, November 12th at 9 p.m.
There’ll be slick guitar, active bass, rocking drums, and tunes that will have you moving.
Tickets are available at the door.
Rachel Beck at The Garnet in Peterborough on November 20
Rachel Beck is a big-time talent from PEI and she performs at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Tuesday, November 20th.
Rachel has been in the top 20 on CBC Radio 2 recently and had her songs used in some TV shows, including Anne with an E on CBC. Her music is ethereal yet grounded, featuring catchy melodies, and her lovely voice with a ride range.
Tickets are available at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: “Hearts On Fire” – Rachel Beck
Irish Mythen with Jory Nash at the Market Hall in Peterborough on November 21
If you’re into powerful vocal performances and songs that give you goose bumps, then you have to go see Irish Mythen at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) on Wednesday, November 21st at 8 p.m.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Irish now resides on PEI. She has become an acclaimed artist throughout Canada and beyond. Did I mention that she has an amazing voice?
Opening the show is clever storyteller and weaver of tunes Jory Nash.
Tickets are $23 for a general admission and $28 for an assigned cabaret table seat. Tickets are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
AUDIO: “Sister Station” – Jory Nash
VIDEO: “Tullamore Blues” – Irish Mythen
The Once with Megan Bonnell at the Market Hall in Peterborough on November 22
It’s two great shows in a row at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) as Newfoundland’s sweethearts The Once return to Peterborough on Thursday, November 22nd.
The Once is made up of lead vocalist Geraldine Hollet, Phil Churchill with backup vocals, guitar and kick drum, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Dale with vocals, mandolin, banjo, and bouzouki.
Folk Under the Clock is presenting this excellent trio, who are promoting and showcasing their latest album Time Enough. Their sound is rooted in familiar territory, yet it soars into its own creative space with beautiful harmonies and full instrumentation. Lovely lush layers and gorgeous tunes will make for a great night out.
Toronto singer-songwriter Megan Bonnell, a two-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, will be opening the show.
Tickets are $40.50 general admission or $45 for an assigned cabaret table seat and are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
VIDEO: “Any Other Way” – The Once
Foley’s East Coast Pub at Showplace in Peterborough on November 25
Get ready for some more East Coast vibes at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469) when Foley’s East Coast Pub show returns on Sunday, November 25th.
This year’s show is raising funds for the United Way of Peterborough & District.
In between fun and historic stories told by Hugh Foley, you can expect to hear nine local musicians performing tunes from some of Canada’s most renowned Maritime and Newfoundland artists, including Ron Hynes, The Bara MacNeils, Lenny Gallant, Rita MacNeil, Great Big Sea, and more.
Music will be performed by 4 Front (Terry Finn, Theresa Foley, Sheila Prophet and Norma Curtis) with special guests Fiddlin’ Jay Edmunds (fiddle, mandolin, guitar and vocals), Ian Anderson (flute, tin whistle, mandolin, guitar), Ron Kervin (bodhran, percussion), Mark Terry (stand up bass), and Bridget Foley (French vocals).
The show begins at 2 p.m. and will certainly be a hoot!
Tickets are only $20 and are available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
Jimmy Bowskill and The Hometown Beauts at The Ganny in Port Hope on November 29
Jimmy Bowskill has been blowing audiences away with his musicianship since before he was a teenager. These days, he’s a member of Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs and he sits in with Blue Rodeo whenever he can, but he still loves to play his own shows too.
On Thursday, November 29th and and Friday, November 30th, Jimmy fronts his new string band The Hometown Beauts at The Ganaraska Hotel (30 Ontario St., Port Hope, 905-885-9254). Expect to hear some new songs slated for release next year, some old classics, and more.
There are tickets available for the Thursday show, but the Friday show is already sold out. Tickets are available at The Ganaraska Hotel and Ganarascals 53 Walton St, Port Hope, 905-885-1888) and cost $15.
Garry Douglas, project manager at Kawartha Lakes Construction and a director of the board of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2018.
A message from Tonya Kraan, Chamber Board President
We are sad to share the news that Garry Douglas, Chamber Board Director, has suddenly passed.
Garry put his heart and soul into the Chamber, advocating for small businesses throughout this region, and especially in North Kawartha.
Garry has been a Chamber member with his own business, North Kawartha Design, since 2010. We have been so fortunate to have had him on our Board since 2014. Garry was a knowledgeable and respected voice around the Board table, and extremely supportive of Chamber initiatives.
He had also chaired our Nominating Committee and Resource Committee. As the Chair of our Nominating Committee, Garry was directly responsible for putting together one of the most respected business advocacy groups in the Kawarthas.
He helped put in place a young, diverse group of like-minded champions for small business and stewards of our membership dues.
We will deeply miss Garry’s expertise, gentle nature, and friendly smile. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the Kawartha Lakes Construction team at this difficult time.
— Tonya Kraan, Board President
There will be a visitation at Hendren Funeral Home in Lakefield on Thursday, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a service. A visitation will follow at Kawartha Lakes Construction (3359 Lakefield Rd).
Last Call for Tickets For The Awards of Excellence & Social Gala
Ticket sales for the 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala end this week.
Tickets are only $40 this year, so bring along your staff to celebrate local businesses! Your ticket includes one complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
There will be silent and live auctions, a cash bar and music from Rhythm & Grace. Please note: if you plan to purchase additional drinks from the cash bar, there is not an ATM on site. Auction items can be purchased with a credit card. Dress is business attire.
The Chamber thanks its Social Gala Sponsor, Shorelines Casino Peterborough.
Invitation To Bush Country Sign Owners
Last winter, the Chamber and the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Home Builders Association advocated to delay the decision on banning Bush Country Signs in Peterborough County until further discussion could take place. County Council agreed to do so and developed the Terms of Reference for a Sign By-law Working Committee to provide input.
Now that the Municipal elections have been completed, they are ready to move forward. The Chamber will be represented on the Committee by either a Board or staff member.
The County of Peterborough has issued an invitation to owners of a Bush Country Sign to apply for a position on the Committee. Residents of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha and Municipality of Trent Lakes (Bush Country) are also invited to apply. Details for the residents’ positions are available on the County’s website.
Sneak Peek At Live Auction Items For Chamber Awards Of Excellence & Social Gala
The Chamber has five amazing packages up for grabs for its live auction at the Awards of Excellence and Social Gala this year! See them all.
If you are unable to attend the Gala, but would like to submit a bid for one of these packages, please email generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca with your maximum bid, and include “Auction Bid” in the subject line. Please include a name and phone number. A proxy bidder will be assigned to bid on your behalf in increments no higher than your maximum bid.
Private Chef Package
Enjoy a dinner party for four in your home with the Chamber’s Private Chef Package. The package includes:
Swanky Events will come to your home to prepare, serve and clean up a dinner party for four. Includes everything, even the wine!
Sushi-Go Game donated by Sweet Competition
The Chamber thanks its donors Swanky Events & Sweet Competition.
Rapid Policy Update: Bill 47
Article By The Ontario Chamber Of Commerce (OCC)
On October 23, the Government of Ontario announced Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 which includes a near-full repeal of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, and improvements to Ontario’s apprenticeship system.
The OCC applauds the government for taking swift action to introduce many critical reforms that we have persistently advocated for on behalf of Ontario business.
This includes a near full repeal of Bill 148, which implemented imbalanced labour reforms too quickly, at too high a cost to both employers and employees. This will restore fairness and reduce a significant financial and administrative burden on business.
In addition, modernizing Ontario’s apprenticeship system will make strides towards closing the skills gap, provide more opportunities to young people, and help drive economic growth.
Strexer Harrop and Associates has moved locations!
Their new office space is at 819 Ward Street – Suite 1B in downtown Bridgenorth.
It is only 15 minutes from Peterborough and Lakefield and 30 minutes from Lindsay and Bobcaygeon. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Congratulations To The Women’s Leadership Award Recipients
Fifty-four women were presented with Leadership Awards by MPP Maryam Monsef this past weekend at the Inaugural Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards Gala.
Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their Leadership Awards:
Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW.com
Audrey von Bogen, Buckhorn District Tourist Association
Mary Smith, Selwyn Township
Pat Peeling, Community Futures Peterborough
Judy McWhirter, Buckhorn Community Centre
Rhonda Keenan, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development
Savino Human Resources Partners’ Public Launch Of HRLive
Join Savino Human Resources Partners this Thursday, 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 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. RSVP by emailing info@savinohrp.ca or by calling 705-400-7145.
Dinner Theatre At Buckhorn Community Centre
Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting their autumn dinner theatre from November 2nd to 4th and November 9th to 11th.
This year’s presentation is Bob’s Your Elf by Norm Foster, directed by Deb Crossen.
Find out more. If you have any questions, please call the BCC at 705-657-8833.
Cuddles For Cancer Drop In Centre Is Celebrating Their One Year Anniversary
Cuddles for Cancer is celebrating the One Year Anniversary of their Drop In Centre.
Celebrate with them this upcoming Saturday, November 3rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 15 Queen Street in Lakefield.
There will be refreshments and door prizes.
Come out and meet their brand new Youth Council!
2019 Classy Chassis & Cycles Calendar Photo Call
Send in your best riding photos for a spot in the 2019 Classy Chassis & Cycles calendar! They are looking for motorcycle photos in the Kawarthas.
Email your photo to info@usedhd.ca, and include your name, the names of any additional people in the photo, your phone number, email address, the location of photo, and a description.
Gallery On The Lake’s Barb McGuey Exhibit Opening
The Gallery on the Lake is opening “Wanderings”, its Barb McGuey exhibit, this Friday, November 2nd.
You can meet the artist on Saturday, November 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m.
The exhibit runs until December 31st.
Crawford Building Consultants Celebrated 30 Years Of Business Last Week
Crawford Building Consultants celebrated 30 years of business last week.
There were fellow business people and invited dignitaries of Lakefield, Peterborough, and the province in attendance.
The Chamber is proud to have had Crawford as a member since 1998.
Congratulations to Dick Crawford and his team!
Opioid Epidemic: Second Information Session Announced
Selwyn Outreach Centre is hosting a second Opioid Information Session next week on Wednesday, November 7th at 7 p.m. at Selwyn Outreach Centre.
Speakers include: Tim Farquharson, Deputy Police Chief; Magdy Kamar and Dr. Samier Kamar, pharmacists; and Daryl Ralph, Clinical Counsellor for drug addiction.
The event is free, and may help save the life of someone you care about.
Upcoming Events
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore” or “Witch’s Curse” Concert at Lakefield United Church – November 3rd
Buckhorn Remembrance Day Ceremony – November 6th
Bridgenorth Remembrance Day Ceremony – November 7th
Awards of Excellence and Social Gala – November 8th
Performing Arts Lakefield Concert Series: ViVA – November 9th
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.
A record-breaking pumpkin grown by Cameron farmers Phil and Jane Hunt is now a record-breaking jack-o’-lantern.
The 1,959-pound pumpkin — the largest in Canada — is on display in the couple’s front yard, on Highway 35 north of Lindsay.
The Hunts had their neighbour, chef-turned-carver Andrew Munro, turn the pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween.
Chef-turned-carver Andrew Munro working on turning the monster pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween. (Photo: Fred Thornhill Photography)
The Hunt family has been growing giant pumpkins since 1992, and also held the Canadian record in 2009 for a 1,678-pound pumpkin.
They entered their latest pumpkin, which was grown from a seed planted in April, at the Woodbridge Fall Fair over the Thanksgiving weekend. It captured the record from the aptly named Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario.
The Holy Grail of giant pumpkin growers in Canada is to reach 2,000 pounds. While a 2,225-pound pumpkin was grown this year in Calgary, Alberta, it was disqualified from official competition because it contained a hole.
Long-time pumpkin growers Jane and Phil Hunt with their record-breaking pumpkin. (Photo: Fred Thornhill Photography)
The largest pumpkin ever recorded in North America, grown by Steve Geddes in New Hampshire, weighed 2,528 pounds. The largest pumpkin ever recorded in the world was grown by Mathias Willemijns in Belgium in 2016, and weighed in at 2,624 pounds.
As for Canada’s record-breaking pumpkin, the Hunts encourage people to stop by their home on Highway 35 near Cameron and take their picture with the jack-o’-lantern.
It will remain on display for a couple of weeks, before being cut up and fed to a neighbour’s sheep.
The giant jack-o’-lantern is on display in the front yard of the Hunts, located on Highway 35 near Cameron, north of Lindsay. The Hunts encourage people to stop by and take a picture with the pumpkin, which will be on display until mid November. (Photo: Fred Thornhill Photography)
Detail of 'Hopscotch', one of a series of abstract paintings by Andrew Cripps on display this November at Coeur Nouveau in downtown Peterborough. The show opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd, in conjunction with the First Friday Art Crawl. (Photo courtesy of Coeur Nouveau)
This November, Melissa General’s multimedia installation ‘Cause I work so hard to make it every day’ is on display at Artspace in Peterborough, applications are now open for Artspace’s annual Book & Zine Fest, Alex Jack is showing at the Art Gallery of Bancroft, and the Art School of Peterborough is celebrating 25 years in operation with a group show and display of new work by Lisa Martini-Dunk and students from her scratchboard class.
Music and visual art come together in ‘The Joe Show’ at Acme Art & Sailboat Co. in Peterborough as Joe Hall plays songs from his new album alongside portraits by Joe Stable, works by Evans Contemporary founder and director Paolo Fortin will be featured at the Peterborough gallery, a two-person show featuring Mara Eagle and Sarah Gibeault opens at Star X in Peterborough, and abstract paintings by Andrew Cripps are on display at Coeur Nouveau in Peterborough.
And don’t forget the First Friday Art Crawl takes place on November 2nd in downtown Peterborough!
Artspace presents ‘Cause I work so hard to make it every day’ by Melissa General
‘Cause I work so hard to make it every day’ is a multimedia exhibition of new work by acclaimed Mohawk artist Melissa General. (Photo courtesy of Artspace)
This large-scale multimedia exhibition of new work by acclaimed Mohawk artist Melissa General deals with experiences of belonging and not belonging, as she moves between Toronto and her childhood home in Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
Layered soundscapes and video present us with multimedia installations that reflect these places, and conjure feelings and sounds the artist associates with them. Drawing on subjective experiences and memories, Melissa allows us a glimpse into her world and immediate history as a contemporary Mohawk woman.
Artspace is releasing a new limited edition publication in conjunction with this show. The publication focuses on Melissa’s work, with writing by by Erin Sutherland and Lisa Myers. The limited edition of 150 copies will be for sale through Artspace and online as of November 2nd.
The opening reception for ‘Cause I work so hard to make it every day’ will be held from 7 to 10 p.m on Friday, November 2nd in conjunction with the First Friday Art Crawl.
Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough and offers barrier-free access (to all but Gallery 2, formerly known as the Mudroom) 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.
Applications are now open for Artspace’s 2019 Book & Zine Fest
The fourth annual Book & Zine Fest is on the horizon at Artspace, coming up on February 23rd from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The event features zines, graphic novels, comics, cards letterpress prints, woodcuts, screenprints, and all manner of book and paper arts. If you are a maker of any of the above, you can apply for a table. The fee for a full table is $50, or $35 for a half table.
The Art School of Peterborough presents ‘Considering Home’ and celebrates 25 year milestone
‘Considering Home’ at the Art School of Peterborough’s Launch Gallery focuses on notions of home as interpreted by various local artists.
An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd as part of the First Friday Art Crawl, and the show will be on display until November 30th.
The Art School is also featuring the work of Lisa Martini-Dunk and students from her scratchboard class in the Launch Gallery as they celebrate their instructors and students and reaching the milestone of 25 years in operation!
Get out there and congratulate them on Friday, November 2nd.
The Launch Gallery is located at the Art School of Peterborough (174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough). Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit artschoolptbo.org/launch/ or call 705-742-3221,
The Art Gallery of Bancroft presents ‘From Outside’ by painter Alex Jack
‘Marsh and Forest, Late October’ by Alex Jack. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Bancroft)
Alex Jack has been drawing and painting for over 30 years. When working outdoors, he draws inspiration from the experience of being in nature and interprets his surroundings as he goes. The resulting paintings are abstracted landscapes, rich in colour and texture.
Drop by and see his latest series at the opening reception to be held on Friday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The show will be on display until December 1st.
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.
Acme Art & Sailboat Co presents ‘The Joe Show’
On Friday, November 2nd, Acme will be hosting live music by musician Joe Hall while featuring portraits of Joe Hall by artist Joe Stable!
It will truly be ‘The Joe Show’, with half of the proceeds going towards producing Joe Hall’s new album. Musicians Tony Quarrington and JP Hovercraft will be accompanying him.
Doors will be open from 6 to 11 p.m., with the music beginning at 8 p.m.
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.
Evans Contemporary presents Paolo Fortin
‘NO. 2’ by Paolo Fortin. (Photo courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
Artist Paolo Fortin, who happens to also be the founder and director of both Evans Contemporary and Star X gallery, will be showing his latest body of work at Evans Contemporary this November.
Come out and see this series of pieces inspired by the ephemera of life, fleeting moments of ambiguity, and half-seen things on the periphery of vision.
The show opens on Friday, November 2nd from 6 to 11 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Crawl.
Star X presents Mara Eagle’s ‘Mutant Happy, Mutant Sad’ and new work by Sarah Gibeault
Untitled by Sarah Gibeault. (Photo courtesy of Star X)
Star X features two interesting multidisciplinary artists in November: Mara Eagle and Sarah Gibeault.
Video still from ‘Mutant Happy, Mutant Sad’ by Mara Eagle. (Photo courtesy of Star X)
Mara Eagle is an American artist based in Montreal who works in video, sound, sculpture performance and collage.
Riffing on the worlds of pop-culture and technology, she creates work that is both humorous and enigmatic. Pictured is a still from one of the videos that will be on display in the gallery.
Sarah Gibeault’s mediums of choice are drawing, painting, sculpture, sound, and performance. Her work draws on forms and colours that are then abstracted from reality in interesting and playful ways. This process imbues her pieces with a refreshing feeling of exploration and discovery.
Drop in for the opening reception on Friday, November 2nd from 6 to 11 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Crawl.
Star X is located at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Regular hours of operation are Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Coeur Nouveau presents Andrew Cripps
‘Hopscotch’ by Andrew Cripps. (Photo courtesy of Coeur Nouveau)
Work by Andrew Cripps will be on display at Coeur Nouveau in November.
Cripps takes us on a journey through colour, shape, and space as he interprets his personal experiences in this series of abstract paintings.
Thoughtfully titled to reveal something of his original inspiration, these paintings invite the viewer to react to the forms and colours and take away a feeling or impression.
Drop by the opening reception to meet the artist and view his latest serieson Friday, November 2nd from 6 to 11 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Crawl.
Coeur Nouveau is located on the 2nd floor of the Commerce Building at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough.
If Peterborough is any indication, the people behind the Canada Revenue Agency scam continue to rake in millions of dollars from unsuspecting Canadians — and it’s not just elderly people who are falling victim to the scam.
The Peterborough Police Service reports that a 24-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old man, all Peterborough residents, were collectively defrauded out $15,000 after falling victim to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam.
“These scammers are extremely aggressive and relentless,” says Detective Constable Keith Calderwood of the Peterborough Police Service Fraud Unit. “They are targeting everyone and anyone regardless of gender or age.”
On October 29th, the24-year-old woman received a voice message on her cell phone stating she owed the CRA approximately $8,000 from two years ago and there is currently an ongoing investigation into her debt. The message further stated that if she didn’t repay the outstanding debt, she would be arrested.
The victim called the number provided and spoke with a man pretending to be a police officer. The fake officer told the woman she could repay the money using the online platform BitCoin and instructed her to use a BitCoin machine located on George Street in Peterborough.
The victim advised the fake officer she only had $4,000, but could repay the full amount later. The fake officer reiterated that if she didn’t pay the full amount that day she would be arrested.
The victim then attended a local MoneyMart where she withdrew a $4,000 loan. The victim then went to the BitCoin machine on George Street and purchased $8,000 in BitCoins and sent a QR code to the fake officer to complete the transaction. The victim later spoke with a family member who advised she had been defrauded and urged her to contact police.
Also on October 29th, a 27-year-old Peterborough woman received a phone call from a person who said that if she did not send them $5,000, a warrant would be issued for her arrest. Scared by the threat, the victim sent the unknown person $5,000 through BitCoin, using a supplied barcode to transfer the money. The victim later called police to report the incident after realizing she had been scammed.
In late October, a 57-year-old Peterborough man received a phone call from an unknown male claiming to be a police officer investigating on behalf of the CRA. As a result of the phone call, the victim purchased $2,000 in Google Play gift cards and sent the fake officer the serial numbers on the cards in order to pay the fake debt.
According to information from the Better Business Bureau, the CRA tax scam has bilked Canadians out of more than $10 million since 2015, with the amount of the fraud increasing by $1 million each year. A recent CBC Marketplace investigation traced some of the tax scam calls to Mumbai in India.
The tax scam is commonly conducted over the telephone, although you may also receive a scam email. In the telephone version, the scammers use a computer-generated voice to make their demands.
In general, if you receive a telephone call or email purporting to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, do not respond; instead, contact the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 or check your online CRA account for notifications.
“If you get a call from someone you don’t know stating you owe money and threatening your arrest, stop, pause, and think,” explains Detective Calderwood. “Hang up, call a trusted friend or family member and call your bank. The CRA will not ask for payment in the form of BitCoins, gift cards, or prepaid credit cards. They will not threaten arrest or send a police officer to your home.”
If you have been the victim of a scam — meaning you have handed over money to a scammer — report the incident to the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or via the online reporting system at www.peterboroughpolice.com/report/a-crime/.
If you would like to report receiving a scam phone call or message,e call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or make an online report via the centre’s website.
"Art For Awareness Does Broadway", a musical fundraiser for the local arts collective, takes place on November 3, 2018 at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. (Graphic: Art for Awareness)
On Saturday, November 3rd, local arts collective Art for Awareness (AFA) brings together an exciting group of Peterborough’s most beloved musical performers for a one-night salute to Broadway.
Art For Awareness presents Art For Awareness Does Broadway
When: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) How much: $25
A musical fundraiser for Art For Awareness with songs from Broadway performed by Beau Dixon, Kate Suhr, Paul Crough, Pam Birrell, Marsala Lukianchuk, Jenn Moher, Keevin Carter, Melody Thomas, Brian MacDonald, Meg O’Sullivan, Caitlin Currie, Geoff Bemrose, Kyle Nurse, Ian Jack, Jeff Schissler, Sean Veecock, TJ Collina-Ashton, and more. Tickets are available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
Directed by Brian MacDonald and hosted by Michelle Ferreri, “Art for Awareness Does Broadway” is a musical fundraiser to support AFA’s upcoming projects in 2019.
Formed in 2013, AFA has been creating some of the most engaging and inventive arts projects with some of the area’s most talented performers.
Their mandate is to create art that centres on important social issues, while partnering with and raising awareness and funds for important local organizations within the Peterborough community.
An important part of our artistic community, AFA productions are always special, and the AFA Does Broadway show is intended to be a fun-filled night that celebrates the music of Broadway and highlights the talented performers living in our community, as well as those who have gone forth and had wider success.
“It’s going to be a fantastic night,” says director Brian MacDonald, who sits as the acting chairman of AFA’s board of directors.
“It’s a plethora and abundance of talent that we have and we are looking forward to connecting with the audience to have a great time.”
Actor and musician Beau Dixon performing in the 2017 rock musical “Passing Strange” at The Opera House in Toronto, for which he received a Toronto Theatre Critics Award. (Photo: Adam Rankin)
Headlining the night are Beau Dixon and Kate Suhr, two of Peterborough’s most beloved performers who have both gone on to great success outside of Peterborough.
Winner of the 2015 Dora Award for Best New Play and Best Performance for his one-man play Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story, Beau Dixon is a multi-talented musician, playwright, composer, and actor. Most recently, Beau performed at the 2018 Stratford Festival in Guys and Dolls and Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore.
Actor and singer-songwriter Kate Suhr left the confines of Peterborough, where she was already a star, to secure headline roles in the Toronto productions of The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins in 2016, and released her debut full-length album Selkie Bride in September 2017.
Actor and musician Kate Suhr has had a successful theatre career in Toronto, with lead roles in “The Little Mermaid” and “Mary Poppins”. (Photo courtesy of Kate Suhr)
Although both Beau and Kate currently reside in Toronto, their connection to Peterborough remains strong and both are still considered treasures of the local theatre community.
“Kate and Beau are two people who are near and dear to our hearts, so we asked them, and there was zero hesitation from both of them to come back and perform,” Brian says.
“They got their start in the Peterborough community and they said they’d love to volunteer their time for this. It blows my mind that people who have had their success still want to be part of the community where they started.”
Joining Kate and Beau are performers who all have individual fan followings of their own, including Paul Crough, Pam Birrell, Marsala Lukianchuk, Jenn Moher, Keevin Carter, Melody Thomas, Brian MacDonald, Meg O’Sullivan, Caitlin Currie, Geoff Bemrose, Kyle Nurse, Ian Jack, Jeff Schissler, Sean Veecock, TJ Collina-Ashton, and more.
Jazz singer Marsala Lukianchuk is well known to Peterborough residents for her Thursday night residency at the Black Horse Pub. (Photo: Bryan Reid)
All of them will be performing numbers from a wide variety of Broadway favourites, including Chicago, Les Misérables, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Showboat, James and the Giant Peach, The Little Mermaid, and Yentl.
AFA Does Broadway will also include a special revival of sorts when they welcome back Jeffrey Schissler as Hedwig, and Ian Jack, Kyle Nurse, Sean Veecock, and TJ Collina Aston as The Angry Inch, reprising their performances from AFA’s spectacular 2014 production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
“We did Headwig at the Gordon Best in 2014, and we have the whole band plus Jeff Schissler returning to do a set from that show,” Brian says. “Jeff, like Beau and Kate, is a performer from our community who has done big things. We got the whole band back together and they are going to end the show with a big bang. We are really happy to see them come back.”
Along with other members of the cast, Jeffrey Schissler will reprise his role as Hedwig from AFA’s spectacular 2014 production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”. (Photo: Devon Poole)
Funds raised from this blockbuster night of music will be used to help fund some of AFA’s continuing youth-oriented projects that were started this year, such as the Peterborough Youth Arts Festival that was held this past May.
AFA is dedicated to make the Peterborough Youth Arts Festival, conceived by local teenager and performer Lydia Etherington, a yearly event where local young artists and performers can use as a platform to display their work in a safe and accepting environment.
“We introduced the youth festival this year and we are going to do it again next year,” Brian explains.
“We want to expand on what we saw this year. It was a bit of an experiment to see how the community would react to a youth festival that allowed kids to create their own vision of what art means to them. Now we are able to expand that into what art means to Peterborough.”
A teacher by day and an actor and singer in his spare time, Keevin Carter recently performed in Showplace’s ABBA fundraiser and has performed in local productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Producers”. (Photo: Keevin Carter / Facebook)
“It’s not only music, theatre, and dancing, but also visual arts and photography,” Brian adds. “We are raising funds to be able to expand that and allow kids to have something outside of school where they can have a platform to experiment with and have an audience to share their work with as well.”
Funds will also be used to help continue AFA’s dance intensive, “One Earth”, which was introduced last July. Conceived by Rachel Bemrose and Blake Richardson, One Earth intertwined art, dance, music and spoken word into nature.
“Rachel Bemrose and the dance community, and Blake with his art, were able to combine their voices and really take on the environmental aspect of their performance,” Brian says. “Dance and visual art was created in a way that it was able to really connect with the environment while in the environment, and really try to impart to people that we live in a community and that we have so much to say in what we can do to impact the earth.”
Among other things, Pam Birrell is director of vocal music at Lakefield College School and a member of the Peterborough Singers. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Singers)
Brian says AFA is always looking for new ideas from people who want to get involved with AFA. Their projects, as well as all the other phenomenal performances AFA has created over the years, begin with an idea and AFA has the professionals and the resources to make those ideas a reality.
“We are always looking for outside interests that want to produce their art in a meaningful way, and then reconnect it with a community involvement,” Brian says.
“We have (done this) in the past with the LYNX Early Psychosis Prevention Project, CMHA, The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, PARN, the Youth Emergency Shelter, and Hospice. We like to link our projects with them to raise awareness of what they’re doing.”
“Art For Awareness Does Broadway” will feature numbers from a wide variety of Broadway favourites, including “Chicago”, “Les Misérables”, “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, “Showboat”, “James and the Giant Peach”, “The Little Mermaid”, and “Yentl”. (Photo: CC-BY-SA-3.0/Matt H. Wade at Wikipedia)
Art For Awareness Does Broadway will be a night of music where everyone wins. It isn’t every day that you get this many show-stopping performers together, and the names on the bill make this a must-see show.
And it is good to know that proceeds from the night will be going back into our community to continue supporting local artistic vision and community groups and causes.
Art For Awareness Does Broadway will be presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough). Tickets are $25 and are available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
Alf Curtis Home Improvements Inc. has invested $15,000 into Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka (JA-PLM). Pictured are Alf Curtis president Brent Perry (second from right) with JA-PLN Executive Assistant Cody McIntyre, Innovation Cluster president and CEO Michael Skinner, and JA-PLM president and CEO John McNutt. (Photo courtesy of JA-PLM)
This week’s round-up of business news features a $15,000 investment by Alf Curtis Home Improvements into skilled trades through Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka, the winding up of not-for-profit social enterprise Kawartha Local Marketplace at the end of October, and Stewart Aviation taking over fixed base operations at Peterborough Airport.
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.
Also featured is the opening of Gauvreau & Associates CPA new offices in downtown Peterborough, the retirement of Kathy Belanger from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors, Jason Stabler joining Community Counselling and Resource Centre Peterborough, the IGNITE Kawarthas Northumberland tourism best practices retreat in January, and the 2019 board of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
New regional business events added this week include: the first anniversary celebration of Sunset Grill Peterborough (with a United Way fundraiser) on October 30th, a Trent Hills Chamber members-only breakfast meeting with MPP David Piccini on November 2nd in Warkworth, a Haliburton Chamber breakfast meeting with Louie DiPalma on November 6th in Minden, a Northumberland Chamber networking event on November 13th in Cobourg, FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect with Nancy Nickle and Tracey Ormond in on November 13th in Peterborough, the Pitch It! competition at Fleming College on November 15th in Peterborough, and the Cubs’ Lair entrepreneurship competition final pitch on November 22nd in Peterborough.
Alf Curtis invests $15,000 in the skilled trades through Junior Achievement
Michael Skinner, chancellor of the 2019 Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka Business Hall of Fame, thanks Brent Perry, president of Alf Curtis Home Improvements Inc., for the investment of $15,000. (Photo courtesy of JA-PLM)
Local building supply company Alf Curtis Home Improvements Inc. has invested $15,000 into Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka (JA-PLM).
The investment in the JA-PLM Legacy Fund will fund six programs over the next year, with an emphasis on skilled trades.
Brent Perry, president of Alf Curtis Home Improvements, presented the cheque to JA-PLM last Thursday (October 25). He said he sees the shortage of skilled quality tradespeople every day.
“Investing in the trades at the start through Junior Achievement is an investment in the future of my building products supply business,” Perry said. “It only makes good business sense to me. Plus, on top of that is the satisfaction I get from helping the students, Junior Achievement and the schools in the Peterborough community.”
Innovation Cluster president and CEO Michael Skinner, who is also chancellor of the 2019 JA-PLM Business Hall of Fame, recognized the significance of the contribution.
“Alf Curtis Home Improvements has set a leadership role in making this investment,” Skinner said, “and has shown how important it is to invest in our next generation of leaders and the skilled trades community.”
Alf Curtis Home Improvements Inc. founders Alf and June Curtis were inducted into the 2018 JA-PLM Business Hall of Fame this past May.
Kawartha Local closes up its downtown Peterborough storefront at the end of October
Rob Howard is closing his Kawartha Local Marketplace in downtown Peterborough storefront at the end of October 2018. (Photo: Kawartha Local / Facebook)
Rob Howard is winding down his not-for-profit social enterprise Kawartha Local Marketplace (KLM) at the end of October.
He’s currently selling off the remaining inventory, fixtures, and equipment for the KLM storefront, located at 165 King Street in Peterborough.
Howard made the announcement on the KLM Facebook page in early September that he was closing the business.
“I started KLM as a 2 year experiment in all-local retail and while changing personal priorities and new opportunities mean that we will be wrapping up early, I am still very proud of our accomplishments,” he writes.
Howard, who was a winner in the 2016 Bears’ Lair entrepreneurship contest winner for his Kawartha Local business, opened the King Street storefront in August 2017.
During its run, Howard says KLM offered products from more than 100 local artisans, farmers, and makers. It also acted as a storefront host for not-for-profit fundraisers, supplied gift boxes for silent auctions, and funded makers to create original products (such as 3D-printed key chains featuring the City of Peterborough’s “water bacon” logo).
“My sincere hope is to see another locally oriented retailer start up in our location,” Howard writes on Facebook. “We will certainly do our best to help make that happen.”
Stewart Aviation takes over aviation services at Peterborough Airport
Stewart Aviation is now providing fixed base operations at the Peterborough Airport.
This includes aircraft support services (fuelling, freight and baggage handling, ground traffic coordination), de-icing services, and pilot and visitor support services (including the airport restaurant).
Stewart Aviation is owned by brother-and-sister team Scott Stewart and Dana Empey, who also own G. Stewart Travel Services Ltd, with retail operations under Carlson Wagonlit Travel and wholesale operations under Stewart Tours.
The company is replacing Complete Aviation Services, which was the fixed base operator since 1987, and has taken on most of the Complete Aviation Services staff.
Stewart Tours has already been offering charters from the Peterborough Airport to destinations such as Nashville, New York City, the Bahamas via Florida, and more.
“With Stewart Travel’s 40-plus years of experience, they are a natural fit and a real asset to the Peterborough Airport,” says Trent Gervais, General Manager at the Peterborough Airport. “I am confident in Stewart Aviation’s ability to positively contribute to the safe operations and reputation of our airport.”
Stewart Aviation is also planning to expand the available services and encourage more air travel to and from the Peterborough area.
Gauvreau & Associates CPA moving to new downtown Peterborough offices on November 5th
Gauvreau & Associates CPA is relocating to new offices on King Street in downtown Peterborough on November 5, 2018. (Illustration: Gauvreau & Associates CPA)
Gauvreau & Associates CPA is moving to its new offices at 150 King Street in downtown Peterborough on Monday, November 5th.
Currently located at 70 Hunter Street West, the company’s new offices will be located in Suite 100 West at building on the northwest corner of George and King Streets.
The new space includes an accessible entrance for clients and staff, additional client meeting rooms, and improved office space. There’s also street parking for delivery and drop off and one-hour free parking at the adjacent King Street parking garage.
CEO Robert Gavreau says the 70 Hunter Street West location will be closed on Friday, November 2nd for the move, with the business reopening in the new offices on Monday, November 5th.
Kathy Belanger retiring after 41 years with Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors
Kathy Belanger. (Photo courtesy of PKAR)
Kathy Belanger, executive officer of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR), will be retiring on Friday, November 16th after 41 years with the organization.
Belanger began working at PKAR, which promotes the value of realtors in the region and provides them with resources and tools, in November 1977. She later served as bookkeeper and member liaison, and then assistant executive officer, before being promoted to the position of executive officer in 2016.
“Kathy has dedicated much of her career to PKAR’s development, growth, and progress,” says Kirsti Doyle, PKAR Board President. “In doing so, she has made a significant impact on both the local industry and the community as a whole in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.”
PKAR invites members and friends to join the Board of Directors and staff at a retirement luncheon and open house at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16th at the PKAR office (273 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Christine Ball will assume the role of Executive Officer upon Belanger’s retirement.
Jason Stabler joins Community Counselling and Resource Centre Peterborough
Jason Stabler. (Supplied photo)
Jason Stabler has joined Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) in Peterborough as manager of fundraising and communications.
Most recently a business development with human resources outsourcing company WorkforceWins, Stabler was previously director of community development at New Canadians Centre in Peterborough.
“Jason’s past non-profit experience and knowledge of the community will be a great asset to CCRC,” says executive director Casey Ready. “We’re really happy to have him aboard.”
CCRC is a charitable, non-profit agency that provides credit and debit counselling, housing resources, professional counselling, and more.
Applications open for IGNITE Kawarthas Northumberland tourism best practices retreat in January 2019
The IGNITE Kawarthas Northumberland tourism best practices retreat takes place in January 2019 in at Northern Edge Algonquin. (Photo: RTO8)
Regional Tourism Organization 8 is hosting the IGNITE Kawarthas Northumberland tourism best practices retreat from January 21st to 24th at Northern Edge Algonquin.
The immersive three-night and four-day workshop combines elements of a best practice mission, community development, and experiential travel training. You will receive guidance, support and encouragement with inspiring new experiences and workshops elements.
You will also learn how to deliver a memorable experience by harnessing the unique assets of the community, how to work with tourism allies to achieve extra-ordinary experiences and opportunities, and how to engage and build connections with the right people and how to engage the community.
The cost for the retreat is $575, which includes motor coach transportation from Peterborough to Algonquin. Applications are due by December 14th, but if you submit before November 16th you have a chance to be one of two people who will pay half price for the retreat.
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce announces 2019 Board of Directors
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2019 Board of Directors.
The composition of the board is the same as 2018, with the exception of three new directors replacing the retiring Lorrie McMullen of The Venue, Neil Morton of StudioPtbo, and Morgan Smith of Signarama. Noah Crowley of Sun Life Financial, Susan Dunkley of Peterborough Humane Society, and Cody May of StudioPTBO were acclaimed to the board.
The 2019 board is Sofie Andreou of Sofie Andreou & Associates, Tim Barrie of Merit Precision Moulding, Chris Calbury of Emmatt Digital Solutions, Noah Crowley of Sun Life Financial, Susan Dunkley of Peterborough Humane Society, Joe Grant of LLF Lawyers LLP, Stuart Harrison (Secretary) of Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Dawn Hennessey of Business Development Bank of Canada, Jim Hill of James F. Hill Financial Management Services, Gwyneth James of Cody & James CPAs, Cody May of StudioPTBO, Mary McGee of Little Lake Cemetery Company, Allison Seiderer of Living Well Home Medical Equipment, Amy Simpson of MicroAge Technology Solutions, and Benjamin vanVeen of Team vanRahan Century 21,
Sunset Grill Peterborough celebrates its first anniversary with United Way fundraiser on October 30
The Peterborough franchise of breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain Sunset Grill is celebrating its first anniversary with a fundraiser for the United Way Peterborough & District.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30th, Sunset Grill Peterborough (1005 Lansdowne St., Peterborough) will be providing free coffee and selling pancakes for $1, with all proceeds going to the United Way.
Annual TD Economic Outlook Luncheon in Peterborough on October 30
The TD Economic Outlook Luncheon is your chance to explore trends, opportunities, and challenges both within our local communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas and across the globe. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)
The TD Economic Outlook Luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
The annual event explores trends, opportunities, and challenges both within local communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas and across the globe. It features a discussion led by Derek Burleton, TD Bank Group Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, and an update from Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
This luncheon is presented by TD Bank Group, Collins Barrow, Kawartha Manufacturers’ Association, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
Trent Hills Chamber members’ breakfast meeting with MPP David Piccini in Warkworth on November 2
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast meeting with MPP Northumberland Peterborough South David Piccini from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday, November 2nd at Glover’s Farm Market (14260 County Road 29, Warkworth).
The free event is open to Chamber members only. A continental breakfast will be served.
Registration is required by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th, by calling 705-653-1151 or emailing tourism@trenthillschamber.ca.
Haliburton Chamber hosts breakfast meeting with Louie DiPalma in Minden on November 6
Louie DiPalma. (Photo: Ontario Chamber of Commerce)
The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast meeting at 7:30 pm. on Tuesday, November 6th at Molly’s Bistro Bakery (170 Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden).
The guest speaker is Louie DiPalma, Vice President of Small Medium Enterprise Programs with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The topic is “Discover Ability” which reviews the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the advantages of developing an inclusive workforce, and promotes the business case for hiring persons with disabilities.
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 presentation 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 the hor d’oeuvres and one drink ticket.
Northumberland Chamber hosts networking event in Cobourg on November 13
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce’s next “Meet and Greet” business networking event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13th at Mann McCracken & Associates (1 Queen St., Unit 103, Cobourg).
In addition to networking with other local business people, you’ll have an opportunity to check out Northumberland’s most accessible legal service provider.
Peterborough Business Hub hosts its official grand opening on November 15
Located at 398 McDonnel Street, Peterborough Business Hub offers office rentals and coworking space. (Photo: Peterborough Business Hub)
Peterborough Business Hub, which offers office rentals and coworking space, is hosting its official grand opening celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th at its location at 398 McDonnel Street in Peterborough.
While the business has been open for a few months, the official celebration provides a chance to see the offices, meet the staff, and get to know existing clients and their businesses.
Pitch It! competition at Fleming College in Peterborough on November 15
FastStart Peterborough’s annual “Pitch It!” entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th in room B3250 at Fleming College (599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough).
Three contestants (from 10 finalists to be announced on November 8th) will pitch their business ideas before a panel of industry judges in a Dragons’ Den style competition in three categories: Clean & Agriculture Technology, Trades and Retail Business and Information Technology / Media & Gaming.
Participating students can win $500, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, and receive help to bring their innovative idea to market.
The November 15th event is free and open to the public.
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.
Cubs’ Lair entrepreneurship competition final pitch in Peterborough on November 22
Young entrepreneurs in Peterborough and the Kawarthas will pitch their business to a panel of judges at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on November 22, 2018 during the fourth annual Cubs’ Lair entrepreneurship competition, with a prize package valued up to $10,000. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
The final pitch event for the 2018 Cubs’ Lair entrepreneurship competition takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 22nd at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough).
An initiative of FastStart Peterborough, the Innovation Cluster, and the Trent Youth Entrepreneurship Society, Cubs’ Lair gives entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 29 the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes.
At the final pitch event, a panel of established business professionals will test the top five competitors’ knowledge of how they will grow the business and judge the best pitch.
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