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Lindsay lawyer Chantel Lawton provides separating couples with an alternative to litigation

By Barb Shaw -
Lindsay lawyer Chantel Lawton has been practicing for almost 18 years, primarily in the area of family law. The focus of her practice is in the area of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative process. She supports her clients each step of the way, as they work through the important issues of custody, access, income sharing or support, and property division. (Supplied photo)

After years litigating matters and watching clients be stressed and frustrated by the legal process, Lindsay lawyer Chantel Lawton decided to change her focus so she could offer support in a different way.

Her evolution of change started in 2012 when she trained in collaborative process. After hours of study and learning, she is now also an accredited mediator — using a whole new approach when it comes to helping clients navigate the challenges of relationship break-ups.

Chantel is accredited through the Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM). OAFM requires the completion of several hours of course attendance in person to learn mediation skills and, in addition to this, Chantel completed 100 hours of an internship with experienced mediators to provide hands-on training.

She now uses every bit of that learning to support her clients during a difficult time in their lives.

Mediation starts with an intake where Chantel meets with both parties to make sure the process is going to benefit their situation. Then the work begins to move both parties out of what can be an uncomfortable limbo that starts when couples decide to split, but don’t know what steps to take next.

“This can be the difficult part,” Chantel says. “A couple might have decided to separate, but they are still living in the same house and don’t know what’s next. This is often where we start.”

Chantel explains that mediation is about helping both parties understand where the other person is coming from and their goals.

“I don’t decide anything,” she says. “I’m focusing on what’s important to both parties and finding consensus. People feel heard more because we’re taking the time to understand and listen. Litigation does not always provide that time.”

What litigation can do is keep both sides stuck in a position, without conversation, with lawyers going back and forth between the couple and judges making decisions that may or may not fit each unique situation.

It can be a long, slow process that can makes a tough situation even tougher for regular people who just want to figure out what happens next with newly changing relationships.

Through the mediation process, Chantel works with both parties to develop a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that can cover anything from living arrangements and financial responsibilities to parenting roles.

Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public Chantel Lawton, is accredited through the Ontario Association of Family Mediators. (Supplied photo)
Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public Chantel Lawton, is accredited through the Ontario Association of Family Mediators. (Supplied photo)

Once the draft is ready, her clients take the MOU for a review by their own lawyers — because when she’s acting as a mediator, Chantel is not representing either client as a lawyer.

She likes the process because it’s faster than litigation and can help build relationships through listening and understanding.

“Mediation teaches us to not get stuck in the battle,” Chantel explains.

While Chantel admits that mediation is not always the best way forward for everyone, she also recommends the collaborative process when she thinks it would be more suitable for the separating family. In these cases, Chantel only supports one client and joins other specially trained lawyers to help to resolve the situation.

“Collaborative process looks and feels different than litigation, because lawyers trained in collaborative process focus on resolutions rather than on advocating positions,” she says. “We provide legal advice and information, but our goal is to help the family have a resolution.”

The collaborative process can also include professionals such as financial professionals who help give the family financial advice and planning, and family professionals who provide communication support, help with managing emotions, and assist with parenting supports — all in a neutral way.

“We’re focused on providing support and creating workable solutions,” Chantel says. “At the end of the process, we have a separation agreement for all to sign together.”

Chantel recalls she was moved when seeing her child clients, through her work with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer in the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, get stuck in their parents’ court battles for long periods of time. She was convinced there were better ways to deal with family matters.

“You know your family best,” she says. “Courts make people be on guard and they don’t help mend, build trust, or encourage communication.”

Chantel agrees that stress and challenging emotional times may make people behave badly but, through collaborative process or mediation, she believes that there are better ways to resolve disputes.

“You can’t make good decisions when you’re in a highly emotional state,” she notes. “But with the right supports and in an environment focused on resolution, such as the collaborative process or mediation, you can. Mediation and collaborative process can be a better process for your family in the long term.”

Chantel’s goal to make sure that families are okay when they move through difficult change is supported by her own commitment to self-care.

She makes time in her busy schedule to support and nurture herself through her love of music and a strong connection to her family, including spending quality time with her standard poodle, Kaya. She also plays the clarinet with the Kawartha Lakes Concert Band and says it is a great stress reliever — which keeps her prepared to provide support for those she guides through mediation or collaborative law processes.

Chantel M. Lawton, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public, is located at 189 Kent Street West (Kent Place Mall), Suite 200, in Lindsay. You can contact her office at 705-878-9949 or info@chantellawton.com. You can also connect with Chantel on LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

This story was created in partnership with Chantel M. Lawton.

Justice For Soli vigil in Peterborough on December 15 one of seven held across Canada

By Paul Rellinger -
Nation-wide vigils will be held in seven Canadian cities, including Peterborough, on December 15, 2019 on the third anniversary of the death of Soleiman Faqiri, a 30-year-old Afghan-Canadian with mental health issues who died while in custody at Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay following an interaction with prison guards. This is the first year the annual community vigil has broadened into a national event. Soleiman's brother, Yusuf Faqiri, will speak at the Peterborough vigil, which takes place at 1 p.m. near the main entrance of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Justice for Soli)

“The greatest measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable.”

As he continues his determined bid to secure justice in the late 2016 death of his brother, Yusuf Faqiri has quoted these words time and time again, never giving up hope that the end goal will be achieved.

This Sunday (December 15) at 1 p.m., Faqiri will speak at a vigil near the main entrance of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), calling for accountability and transparency in the death of Soleiman “Soli” Faqiri, 30, who died three years ago to the day at Lindsay’s Central East Correctional Facility following an interaction with prison guards.

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A subsequent post-mortem report deemed the cause of the Afghanistan native’s death as uncertain while a Kawartha Lakes Police Service investigation found no grounds for criminal charges to be laid in connection with his death.

The matter is now in the hands of the Ontario Provincial Police following an ordered re-opening of the case by Ontario’s chief coroner — a step furthered by his family’s relentless call for answers combined with a extensive January 2019 investigative report by CBC’s The Fifth Estate into the circumstances surrounding Soleiman’s incarceration and death.

“The immediate mandate (of Justice For Soli) is we want criminal charges brought against the guards involved so we can get our accountability,” says Faqiri, noting Sunday’s vigil is one of seven being held across Canada under the Justice For Soli banner, the others being in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.

When 30-year-old Soleiman Faqiri died on December 15, 2016 at Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay after an interaction with prison guards, he was suffering from schizophrenia and was being held in custody while waiting for a mental health assessment. (Photo courtesy of Faqiri family)
When 30-year-old Soleiman Faqiri died on December 15, 2016 at Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay after an interaction with prison guards, he was suffering from schizophrenia and was being held in custody while waiting for a mental health assessment. (Photo courtesy of Faqiri family)

“My brother had 50 bruises, his legs and hands were tied, he was pepper sprayed twice, there was an eyewitness to his killing,” Faquiri says. “We’re not asking for something beyond reason. This is what my family deserves. Accountability for Soleiman’s death will be an important step on the road to fixing a broken system.”

According to Faqiri, what happened to his brother while he was under the care of correctional staff provides the central focus for a larger issue that continues to torment and haunt families across Canada: the vulnerability of those with mental health challenges and the all-too-often tragic outcomes that result from a lack of empathy for their condition and associated struggles.

“The goal of the vigils is to raise awareness of Soleiman’s story and the fact that people will mental illness are dying in prison,” says Faqiri.

“This is not a Lindsay story. This is not a Toronto story. This is a Canadian problem. This is a national issue. Every city has a Soleiman. Every city that the movement is going to has a loved one with mental illness die as a result of the justice system in prison. That’s why his story resonates — because this could happen to anyone.”

That said, accountability for Soleiman’s death is front of mind for Faqiri, his family, and the movement’s supporters.

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“We want criminal charges against those who killed Soleiman. My brother didn’t just roll over and die. He was given to my family in a body bag. There has to be accountability and transparency. At the end of the day, the decision lies with the Ontario Provincial Police. We’re waiting for them to make the decision. It’s been which them for almost a year now.”

Faqiri adds it’s his understanding that a decision on the matter by the OPP is “imminent.”

“It was very disappointing the way the Kawartha Lakes Police Service handled the investigation,” says Faqiri, alleging an eyewitness to the his brother’s death was never interviewed.

Yusef Faqiri, who has pursued justice for his mentally ill brother Soleiman since his death on December 15, 2016 while in custody at Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay, speaks to reporters at a 2017 vigil. (Photo: Justice for Soli)
Yusef Faqiri, who has pursued justice for his mentally ill brother Soleiman since his death on December 15, 2016 while in custody at Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay, speaks to reporters at a 2017 vigil. (Photo: Justice for Soli)

“A year into your investigation, you send an email to the lawyers saying there are no grounds for charges?,” adds Faqiri, referring to the police investigation.

“I was shocked by the way they handled it. I believe that our justice system can do good. It just needs to be fixed. It is a closed system that lacks accountability and transparency. This movement hopes to knock on doors and break those barriers. We all deserve accountability; we all deserve transparency.”

On December 4, 2016, Soleiman, who had long struggled with schizophrenia, was apprehended by police officers acting under the authority of the Ontario Mental Health Act, following a dispute between him and a neighbour during which he allegedly stabbed her in the stomach with an edged weapon.

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The following day he was remanded into custody at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay. He was placed in segregation (solitary confinement) while awaiting a mental health assessment.

Ten days later, according to a police report, Soleiman became quite agitated while taking a shower. Eventually agreeing to be handcuffed, he was escorted by guards back to his cell where his agitation heightened as he resisted entry to his cell.

After being pepper sprayed twice in his cell to negate his behaviour, Soleiman continued to resist. After he appeared to settle down, he was left handcuffed in his cell. Shortly after, he was discovered not breathing. Despite CPR and resuscitation with a defibrillator, Soleiman was pronounced dead by paramedics on December 15, 2016.

The second oldest of five children, Soleiman Faqiri came to Canada as an eight-year-old child with his family from Afghanistan. A straight-A student in high school, Soleiman spoke three languages (English, Farsi, and Arabic) and was in his first year of studying environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Over the next 11 years, he was arrested multiple times by police under the Ontario Mental Health Act, often as a result of not taking his medication. (Photo courtesy of Faqiri family)
The second oldest of five children, Soleiman Faqiri came to Canada as an eight-year-old child with his family from Afghanistan. A straight-A student in high school, Soleiman spoke three languages (English, Farsi, and Arabic) and was in his first year of studying environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Over the next 11 years, he was arrested multiple times by police under the Ontario Mental Health Act, often as a result of not taking his medication. (Photo courtesy of Faqiri family)

The post-mortem report listed more than 50 indicators of blunt force trauma, ligature marks on Soleiman’s wrists and ankles, and bruising on his neck. Internal injuries were also discovered during his autopsy.

“This is my family’s humble effort to see something good come out of a tragedy that I don’t wish for any family to go through,” says Faqiri.

“The way people with mental illness are treated in Canada is a black mark on our beautiful country. We’re a society that should be commended for a lot amazing things but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. We still have family members that receive their loved ones in a body bag and are not given any answers.”

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Terming himself “an accidental advocate”, Faqiri says “I didn’t choose this journey. After Solieman’s death, I was compelled to make a decision. I chose standing up and fighting. I never saw where this was going to go. I am just another Canadian, raised in Ajax-Pickering. I needed to do this to honour my late brother.”

“Soleiman’s life mattered. He had hopes and dreams like everyone else. He had a family. He had a mother. He had a father. He had brothers. He had a sister. He had nephews and nieces. All of that was cut short in the very institution that was supposed to take care of him. We want to make sure that doesn’t get lost.”

“I love my brother. I was very close to him. I hope he’s watching and knows we miss him. I hope he knows people are thinking about him. I hope he knows he is being honoured every day.”

VIDEO: “A Brother’s Story” – The Fifth Estate (warning: contains graphic content)

The full version of “A Brother’s Story” is available for streaming on CBC Gem.

At Sunday’s rally outside PRHC, Faqiri will speak along with Aisha Francis, the founder and executive director of Project Restore FIBI (Families Impacted by Incarceration). Faqiri will also speak at the Toronto vigil scheduled for 6 p.m. later in the day at Dundas Square in the heart of the city.

“I believe we can do good from this,” says Faqiri. “I believe we can bring about change when it’s look at from a communal perspective, not an individual perspective. Our organization is made up of volunteers across Canada that are inspired by Soleiman’s tragedy.”

“The whole point is to give other families a voice. In our bid to get accountability, there’s an opportunity to give other families hope.”

For more information on Justice For Soli, including the opportunity to donate to the organization’s efforts, visit www.justiceforsoli.com.

Significant snowfall possible on Saturday for most of the Kawarthas

By kawarthaNOW -

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for possible significant snowfall during the day on Saturday (December 14) and into Saturday night.

UPDATE Fri Dec 13 4:15pm

Environment Canada has ended the special weather statement for all areas of the Kawarthas except for Haliburton and Hastings counties, where it remains in effect.

The special weather statement applies to all of the Kawarthas except for Northumberland County.

A developing east coast storm will bring heavy snow and the risk of freezing rain to the area on Friday night (December 13) into early Saturday morning.

Any freezing rain is not expected to last long, but will transition over to snow during the day on Saturday.

The snow will then continue, heavy at times, into Saturday night with significant accumulations possible by Sunday morning.

The heavy snow, in combination with strong and gusty winds and falling temperatures, will result in difficult travel conditions on Saturday night.

Choose local and spoil your loved ones with the gift of beauty and wellness at Euphoria Wellness Spa

By kawarthaNOW -
Give the gift of beauty and wellness to your loved ones this holiday season by purchasing gift cards from Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. The full-service spa is one of Canada's top 50 spas and the only accredited 5-Star Spa of Canada in the Kawarthas. (Supplied photo)

When we choose to support locally owned independent businesses, it’s good for us because it’s good for our community. Choosing local first means more of the money we spend stays in our community, resulting in higher-paying jobs and contributing more to the local tax base.

Choosing local first also nurtures the unique character of our community, while reducing our impact of the environment. And local business owners are also residents of our community, supporting local charitable causes as well as other local businesses — creating a domino effect throughout the local economy.

 

Euphoria Wellness Spa

Your gift of beauty and wellness will be fondly remembered and appreciated when the recipient is enjoying one of the many services and products available from Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. Instant gift cards are available in any denomination, starting at $10. Euphoria is also offering a special gift card package where you can spoil your loved ones (or even yourself) with complimentary services. (Supplied photo)
Your gift of beauty and wellness will be fondly remembered and appreciated when the recipient is enjoying one of the many services and products available from Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. Instant gift cards are available in any denomination, starting at $10. Euphoria is also offering a special gift card package where you can spoil your loved ones (or even yourself) with complimentary services. (Supplied photo)

Euphoria Wellness Spa is a locally owned medical and wellness spa at 290 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. Owned and operated by Peterborough resident Simone Dobson, the full-service spa — now in its 13th year of operation and employing more than 50 people — is one of Canada’s top 50 spas and the only accredited 5-Star Spa of Canada in the Kawarthas.

This holiday season, you can spoil your loved one with the gift of beauty and wellness at Euphoria by purchasing a special gift card package that also includes complimentary services.

Purchase a $200 gift card and receive a free wash, cut, and style or a Revive manicure. Purchase a $300 gift card and receive both a free wash, cut, and style and a Revive manicure. Purchase a $500 gift card and receive a free wash, cut, and style and a Revive pedicure. For more information and to reserve your package, visit mailchi.mp/spa-euphoria.com/giftcards.

Gift cards from Euphoria Wellness Spa, which never expire and can be used for all services and products at the award-winning full-service spa in downtown Peterborough, are the perfect present for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. (Supplied photo)
Gift cards from Euphoria Wellness Spa, which never expire and can be used for all services and products at the award-winning full-service spa in downtown Peterborough, are the perfect present for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. (Supplied photo)

Not only do Euphoria Wellness Spa gift cards never expire, but they can be used for any of the services and products the award-winning spa has to offer — and there’s a lot to choose from, making a Euphoria gift card the ideal present for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

Spa services include a complete range of registered massage therapy (classic Swedish, therapeutic, hot stone, couples, and more), facials and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, sugaring and waxing, St. Tropez sunless spray tanning, steam room, infrared, and dry sauna — always complimentary with massage, facials, and body treatments.

There’s also the recently renovated and expanded Aveda® Hair Salon — where Euphoria’s hair stylists, colour technicians, and beauty and grooming experts will make your visit truly special with “everyday luxury” — and the Beauty Boutique, which features exceptional makeup and skin care products, making for perfect stocking stuffers to go along with your gift card.

Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough recently renovated and expanded its "everyday luxury" Aveda® Hair Salon (left). The only full-service spa in the Kawarthas with five medical doctors on staff, Euphoria offers the largest and only centre for CoolSculpting in the region (centre). Euphoria also has Peterborough's only fully licensed Starbucks and Gelato Caffe (right). (Supplied photos)
Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough recently renovated and expanded its “everyday luxury” Aveda® Hair Salon (left). The only full-service spa in the Kawarthas with five medical doctors on staff, Euphoria offers the largest and only centre for CoolSculpting in the region (centre). Euphoria also has Peterborough’s only fully licensed Starbucks and Gelato Caffe (right). (Supplied photos)

Euphoria is also the only full-service spa in the Kawarthas with five medical doctors on staff, including a dermatologist, MD Code trained physicians, and two gynecologists. Euphoria offers medical esthetic treatments including permanent laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, Latisse® eyelash enhancement, microdermabrasion, photo facial treatments, pixel laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening and overall skin rejuvenation, Botox, and Juvederm — and the largest (and only) centre for CoolSculpting in the region.

And last but not least, Euphoria has Peterborough’s only fully licensed Starbucks and Gelato Caffe.

In addition to special gift card packages, you can also purchase gift cards of any denomination, starting at $10, either in store or online. For more information and to purchase an instant e-gift card, visit euphoriawellnessspa.com/choose-gift-card/.

Along with gift cards, you can get stocking stuffers for that special someone at Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. Euphoria carries products for both women and men. (Supplied photos_
Along with gift cards, you can get stocking stuffers for that special someone at Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. Euphoria carries products for both women and men. (Supplied photos_

When dropping in to Euphoria to purchase a gift card and some stocking stuffers (or whenever you receive spa services or treatments), you can park for free for one hour in the commercial parking lot located beside the spa. Just show your parking voucher to the Euphoria concierge when cashing out.

And, if you need a break from the stress of the holidays, you can indulge yourself with Euphoria’s special “Spoiled Pretty” holiday offer.

Euphoria will be including a Mimosa with all salon services every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 11 a.m. until December 21st (you must be of legal drinking age, non-alcoholic option available).

VIDEO: Make her wishes come true this holiday season

Euphoria Wellness Spa is located at 290 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. Extended hours until Christmas Eve (December 24) are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On Christmas Eve, hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day). After Boxing Day, Euphoria will be open as usual until New Year’s Eve, when it is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed New Year’s Day).

To book an appointment, call 705-741-4772. For more information and to purchase gift cards online, visit euphoriawellnessspa.com. You can also follow Euphoria on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


 

Do you own a local independent business? If you’d like to be featured in our “choose local” promotion, contact kawarthaNOW Publisher Jeannine Taylor at 705-742-6404 or jt@kawarthanow.com.

nightlifeNOW – December 12 to 18

By kawarthaNOW -
Peterborough singer-songwriter Lindsay Barr, who recently released her new single and video "I Don't Dance", is performing in downtown Peterborough at Next Door on Thursday, December 12th and at The Social on Saturday, December 14th. (Photo: Samantha Moss)

Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, December 12 to Wednesday, December 18.

If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.


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Arthur's Pub
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
Black Horse Pub
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
Canoe & Paddle
Champs Sports Bar
Chemong Lodge
Coach & Horses Pub
The Cow & Sow Eatery
Dominion Hotel
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
Ganarascals Restaurant
Ganaraska Hotel
The Garnet
Golden Wheel Restaurant
Gordon Best Theatre
Junction Nightclub
Keene Centre for the Arts
Local No90
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
McThirsty's Pint
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
Moody's Bar & Grill
Next Door
Oasis Bar & Grill
Pappas Billiards
Publican House Brewery
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
Red Dog Tavern
Sideways Bar & Grill
The Social
Southside Pizzeria
Sticks Sports Pub
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
The Thirsty Goose
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
The Twisted Wheel
The Venue
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

Arthur's Pub

930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105

Thursday, December 12

8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs

Friday, December 13

9pm - Cale Crowe

Saturday, December 14

9pm - Brian Ruddy

Sunday, December 15

4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Bill Craig

Monday, December 16

7pm - Christmas sing-along w/ Don & Tom

Tuesday, December 17

7:30pm - Hits of '60s, '70s, '80s w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman

Wednesday, December 18

8pm - Open mic

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs

Friday, December 20
9pm - Shawn Nelson

Saturday, December 21
9pm - Two For The Show

Sunday, December 22
2pm - Closed for staff Christmas party

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 21
9pm - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party ft Emily Burgess and Marcus Browne

Black Horse Pub

452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633

Thursday, December 12

7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, December 13

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Brother Sweet Brother

Saturday, December 14

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Jackets

Sunday, December 15

3-6pm - Jacques Russell Trio; 6:30-9:30pm - Mark Beatty

Monday, December 16

7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn

Tuesday, December 17

7-9pm - Wylie Harold

Wednesday, December 18

7-10pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, December 20
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine

Saturday, December 21
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Courtney Bowles Band

Sunday, December 22
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Morgan Rider

Boiling Over's Coffee Vault

148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884

Friday, December 13

7-9pm - Darren Bailey

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren

Canoe & Paddle

18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111

Saturdays

8pm - Live music

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve Party ft. Ace & The Kid ($90 for three-course dinner, drink of choice and midnight champagne)

Champs Sports Bar

203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431

Thursdays

7pm - Open mic

Chemong Lodge

764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435

Thursdays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

Wednesdays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

Coach & Horses Pub

16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006

Thursdays

10pm - Open Mic

Fridays

9:30pm - Karaoke Night

Wednesdays

7-11pm - Live music

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The Cow & Sow Eatery

38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111

Thursday, December 12

8pm - Karaoke

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 31
6pm - New Year's Eve Party ft U Jimmy ($10)

Dominion Hotel

113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954

Saturday, December 14

7:30pm - Hellfire Hal and the Hot Tub Hussies

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
4-7pm - Customer Appreciation Event w/ Jeff Moulton

Saturday, December 21
7:30pm - Albert Saxby

Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 21
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Bywater Call (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need)

Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub

34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440

Saturday, December 14

9pm - U Jimmy

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 22
1-5pm - Randy Reid

Ganarascals Restaurant

53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 21
6-8pm - Cairdeas (Saskia Tomkins, Steáfán Hannigan, and Marsala Lukianchuk) ($20, with $5 going to Sounds of the Next Generation)

Tuesday, December 31
5-9pm - New Year's Eve with Hailiah & Friends ($10)

Ganaraska Hotel

30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254

Saturday, December 14

2pm & 10pm - Tamin' Thunder

Sunday, December 15

2-6pm - Country Christmas ft Ginny McIllmoyle, John Noonan, Larry Adams, Stephen Francis, Darrin Johnson, Marty Hepburn, Mike and Sigrid McGiverin, & more

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
8pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes ($20)

Friday, December 20
8pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Dave Mowatt and Curbside Shuffle ($20)

Saturday, December 21
2pm & 10pm - Blue Print

Sunday, December 22
3pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Emily Burgess and The Emburys ($20)

The Garnet

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107

Thursday, December 12

9pm - Out By Lucy w/ guests

Friday, December 13

10:30pm - The Kents ($10 at door)

Sunday, December 15

8pm - Looking for Heather w/ guests

Monday, December 16

8pm - Joel Parkes

Tuesday, December 17

8pm - Human Music Team w/ guests

Wednesday, December 18

7-10pm - Open Stage Night hosted by Dixie Que and Ále Suárez (7-9pm open stage, 9-10pm music and art jam, sign up at 7pm)

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
8pm - Lotus Wight & Luke Mercier

Friday, December 20
9pm - RockBitur Metal Xmas

Saturday, December 21
9pm - Pays D'en Haut

Sunday, December 22
8pm - Mark Wood

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Saturday, December 14

8pm - Classic Collective

Gordon Best Theatre

216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884

Friday, December 13

9pm - Oberge w/ Peachykine ($10 at door or PWYC)

Saturday, December 14

7:30-11pm - Odd Man Rush ($10 at door, silent auction, all proceeds go to One Roof)

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 31
9pm - The Starry Night New Year's Eve 2020 ft Death By Art School, All Girl Band, Belly Flop, Mary-Kate Edwards, Dixie Que, DJ Pete (19+, $5)

Wednesday, March 4
8pm - Royal Tusk w/ Brkn Love and Ready The Prince ($15 available in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/royal-tusk-brkn-love-ready-the-prince-tickets-84798078335, $20 at door)

Saturday, March 7
David James Allen

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Junction Nightclub

253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550

Friday, December 13

10pm - Nothing But the 90s hosted by DJ Bill Porter (no cover)

Keene Centre for the Arts

12 1st St., Keene
(519) 993-0079

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 31
7pm - New Year's Eve Dinner Party ft folk music by Shane Eyers & Maylen (Scott M. Somerville) w/ gourmet dinner by Natalie McNeil ($10 show, $10 dinner, $10 shuttle bus, available at www.eventbrite.com/e/shane-eyers-maylen-and-friends-nye-tickets-83982524993)

Local No90

90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373

Thursday, December 12

6-8pm - Port Hope Young Professionals Holiday Social

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600

Friday, December 13

8pm - Ugly Sweater Christmas Party ft Gunslingers

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
8pm - Shawn Savoy

Friday, December 27
8pm - Eric Widzinki

McThirsty's Pint

166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220

Thursdays

9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven

Fridays

10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey

Saturdays

10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey

Sundays

8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon

Mondays

9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green

Wednesdays

9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177

Thursday, December 12

7pm - Mulligan Tyme

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
7pm - Rag Wax Duo

Moody's Bar & Grill

3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663

Saturday, December 14

2-5pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys (no cover, donations for band accepted)

Next Door

197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609

Thursday, December 12

9pm - The Musician Next Door ft Lindsay Barr

VIDEO: "Inside Out" - Lindsay Barr

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 19
8:30-11pm - Lauryn Macfarlane w/ Jayde and Hunter Sheridan

Oasis Bar & Grill

31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Pappas Billiards

407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 772-9010

Thursday, December 12

7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
10pm - Joel Parkes

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Publican House Brewery

300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743

Friday, December 13

7-9pm - Doug Horner

Saturday, December 14

7-9pm - House Brand

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078

Friday, December 13

7:30-11pm - One Hip Dog

Red Dog Tavern

189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400

Saturday, December 14

8pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas ($20, portion of proceeds go to Brock Mission)

Tuesday, December 17

9pm - Open mic

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
8pm - Christmas Bash ft Tamarack and the Roy Boys ($5 with all proceeds going to Kawartha Food Share)

Thursday, February 13
10pm - Jeremie Albino ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27619/)

Sideways Bar & Grill

18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333

Saturday, December 14

8pm - James Higgins

The Social

295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724

Saturday, December 14

9pm - Lindsay Barr Band

VIDEO: "I Don't Dance" - Lindsay Barr

Southside Pizzeria

25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
9:3pm - Punks On Pizza presents Shockwire, Dream Sculptor, Nebraska, Hangtime (all ages, $10 or PWYC)

Sticks Sports Pub

500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve ft. Maxwell McWilliams

That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)

26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001

Thursday, December 12

8pm - Open mic

Friday, December 13

9pm - Blindsided Blues Band

Wednesday, December 18

8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Thursday, December 12

7pm - Live music (TBA)

Friday, December 13

8pm - Live music (TBA)

Saturday, December 14

8pm - Live music (TBA)

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 28
9:30pm - Hip Hop ft DJ Spinmart & Luck Force, Cotter & Evan The Human

The Twisted Wheel

379 Water St., Peterborough

Thursday, December 12

8-11pm - Women's Quarterly ft. Little Fire, Hardwood Cat, Hillary Dumoulin, The Watched Pots, Little Rapids, Jill Stavely. ($10 at door)

Sunday, December 15

8pm - Movie Night ft "Die Hard" (1988)

Wednesday, December 18

10pm - Twisted Karaoke w/ Cheyenne & friends

Coming Soon

Friday, December 27
9pm - Chic'n Pot Pi

The Venue

286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008

Coming Soon

Friday, December 20
8pm - PTBO Strong presents First Responders Christmas Party ft High Waters and Ambulance Driver ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/first-responders-christmas-party-tickets-81414987419)

Wednesday, January 29
7pm - Tebey - The Good Ones Tour w/ Matt Lang ($30, tickets on sale Oct 4 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/tebey-the-good-ones-tour-tickets-73886132411)

Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 28
3pm - Mayhemingways

Monday, December 30
3pm - Melissa Payne

Tuesday, December 31
7pm - New Year's Eve Party ft Fred Stillman and Keene Country Band ($75 incl. dinner and entertainment)

Peterborough firefighters donate $2,000 to The Toy Shop for annual Salvation Army Toy Drive

By kawarthaNOW -
The Peterborough Professional Firefighters are donating $2,000 to The Toy Shop in downtown Peterborough so owner Jean Grant can use the funds to n to leverage deals for more than $6,000 worth of toys from her suppliers, who help with the initiative. The toys will be donated to the annual Salvation Army Toy Drive. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

For the 12th year in a row, the Peterborough Professional Firefighters are donating funds to purchase toys from The Toy Shop at 176 Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough for the annual Salvation Army Toy Drive.

This year, the firefighters are donating $2,000. The Toy Shop owner Jean Grant uses the donation to leverage deals for more than $6,000 worth of toys from her suppliers, who help with the initiative.

The firefighters will arrive at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday (December 14) with their firetruck and a crew of firefighters to pick up the toys and deliver them to the Salvation Army. “Sparky” the mascot will also be there to help lift the bags full of toys.

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The donation coincides with the annual Pure Country 105 and Energy 99.7 Christmas Miracle Broadcast for the Salvation Army Toy Drive, which takes place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lansdowne Place Mall on the upper level.

“Local 169 feels it’s important to participate in events and organizations like the Miracle Broadcast,” says firefighter and executive board member Mike O’Brien. “It’s a great way to give back and to support those in need in the community, especially the young ones.”

Grant selects high-quality toys that don’t require batteries and toys that can teach the children while they play.

“It’s all about the partnership with the firefighters, one we have had for over a decade,” says Grant. “I believe no child should go without a present.”

Terry Guiel, executive director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, thanks the firefighters for brightening Christmas for local children and supporting the downtown.

“I certainly love that they also appreciate the importance of shopping local and supporting the downtown and our local toy shop,” Guiel says.

Choose local and give the gift of live music at Market Hall this holiday season

By kawarthaNOW -
Choose local and give the gift of live music this holiday season. Tickets are available for the following shows presented by Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in January and February: Celtic rock warriors Mudmen, Cuban singer-songwriter Alex Cuba, legendary folk artist Valdy, blues-soul band Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff, and the interactive choir group Choir! Choir! Choir! (Publicity photos)

When we choose to support locally owned independent businesses (including not-for-profit organizations), it’s good for us because it’s good for our community. Choosing local first means more of the money we spend stays in our community, resulting in higher-paying jobs and contributing more to the local tax base.

Choosing local first also nurtures the unique character of our community, while reducing our impact of the environment. And local business owners are also residents of our community, supporting local charitable causes as well as other local businesses — creating a domino effect throughout the local economy.

 

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, featuring Peterborough's iconic clock tower, is located at 140 Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bradley Boyle)
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, featuring Peterborough’s iconic clock tower, is located at 140 Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bradley Boyle)

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough is a not-for-profit charitable organization that presents a wide variety of national and international performers you may never otherwise see in Peterborough.

This January and February, Market Hall is presenting Celtic rock warriors Mudmen, Cuban singer-songwriter Alex Cuba, legendary folk artist Valdy, blues-soul band Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff, and the interactive choir group Choir! Choir! Choir!

Box office holiday hours

The Market Hall box office will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd, and will resume regular hours on January 3rd.

When you give the gift of live music by purchasing tickets for these shows (details, ticket links, and videos below), you are directly helping Market Hall continue in its mission to nurture and sustain the creative arts in Peterborough.

You can also show your support for Market Hall by becoming a member.

Memberships, which start at $25 a year, offer privileges including advance notification and ticket sales for some events and special promotional offers. For more information on becoming a member, visit markethall.org/get-involved/membership-information/.

 

Mudmen – Saturday, January 11th at 8 p.m.

Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered in 1993 as “The Campbell Brothers”, the band signed a deal with EMI Records and changed their name to “Mudmen” in 1998. Their music has been featured in video games, on television, and more. With more than 2,500 shows to date, Mudmen (Robby Campbell, Sandy Campbell, Jeremy Burton, Mike Meacher, and Dan Westenenk) believe that nice guys can finish first.

Tickets (all fees included) are $20 general admission or $25 for assigned cabaret table seats, available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO:”Old Plaid Shirt” – Mudmen

 

Alex Cuba – Saturday January 18th at 8 p.m.

Though raised in Cuba, Alex Cuba’s artistry is as far-flung as the place he has settled and lived for over 15 years: Smithers, British Columbia. Having collaborated with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Ron Sexsmith and Nelly Furtado, his music at once incorporates his roots and is a unique amalgam of musical genres, bringing together melodies, pop-soul hooks, and rock chords in songs that may seem to bear little resemblance to traditional Cuban form. Cuba has amassed a steadily growing following among both fans and critics, with over 20 awards and nominations including two Juno Awards, four Latin Grammys, and three Grammy nominations.

Tickets are $33 for general admission or for assigned cabaret table seats (all fees included), available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org. Tickets at the door are $38 (including fees).

VIDEO:”Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)” – Alex Cuba

 

Valdy: Celebrating 50 Years of Touring – Tuesday, January 21st at 8 p.m.

A contemporary of Gordon Lightfoot, Valdy is a Canadian folk music legend. As well as winning two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year as well as seven more Juno nominations, Valdy’s 18 albums have achieved total sales of over half a million units, four of which are certified gold. Valdy’s appearance at Market Hall is part of the Artist Life Stories series hosted by Brantford’s Cameron Smillie, which feature an in-depth conversation with the artist along with music or videos, followed by a question-and-answer session and a personal meet and greet with the artist.

Tickets (all fees included) are $30 for general admission, available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO:”A Good Song” – Valdy

 

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar – Sunday, February 1st at 8 p.m.

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar are an 11-piece blues/soul band from Toronto. Martin — the lead singer, songwriter, and focal point of the group — possseses a stunning voice that, in combination with her co-vocalists Sherie Marshall and Mwansa Mwansa, is capable of summoning up tidal waves of spine-tingling emotion. The group’ latest recording, 2018’s Run to Me, was nominated for four Maple Blues Awards and a Juno Award. The album has topped Stingray, Roots Music Report, and Earshot charts as well as breaking the Top 40 blues radio charts in the U.K.

Tickets are $33 for general admission or for assigned cabaret table seats (all fees included), available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO:”All Night Long” – Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar

 

Craig Cardiff’s Valentines Concert – Friday, February 7th at 8 p.m.

Ontario singer-songwriter and guitarist Craig Cardiff can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today’s production-heavy climate. A modern troubadour, Craig builds landscapes of sound using live digital loops, bringing the room to a hush. One song breaks your heart, and the next one puts it back together. Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is.

Tickets are $23 for general admission or for assigned cabaret table seats (all fees included), available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org. Tickets at the door are $25.50 (including fees).

VIDEO:”To be Safe, Loved & Home” – Craig Cardiff

 

Choir! Choir! Choir! Mamma Mia: Epic ABBA Sing Along – Wednesday, February 12th at 8 p.m.

With Choir! Choir! Choir!, a Toronto-based singing group led by creative directors Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, the audience becomes the choir. Just show up and they’ll teach you an original arrangement to a song you love. Founded in 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! has performed with renowned artists such as Patti Smith, David Byrne, Rick Astley, Tegan and Sara, and Rufus Wainwright, and has amassed a thriving international fan base on YouTube who have viewed their videos tens of millions of times.

Tickets (all fees included) are $35 for general admission, available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org. Tickets at the door are $38 (including fees).

VIDEO: “Dancing Queen” by ABBA – Choir! Choir! Choir! in Ottawa

 

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is located at 140 Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough. Box office hours are 12 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, call 705-749-1146, email boxoffice@markethall.org, or visit markethall.org. You can also follow Market Hall on Facebook and Twitter.


 

Do you own a local independent business? If you’d like to be featured in our “choose local” promotion, contact kawarthaNOW Publisher Jeannine Taylor at 705-742-6404 or jt@kawarthanow.com.

History can teach us important lessons about urban nature in an era of climate change

By GreenUP -
According to York University historian Jennifer Bonnell, mid-century urban planners were more interested in overcoming nature than incorporating it into urban planning. In the era of climate change, these planning decisions have ultimately resulted in issues such as flooding. GreenUP's Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods (SUN) Program seeks to avoid such issues in the future by cultivating a more sustainable relationship with urban nature. This creative rendering of a potential pocket park is part of the East City-Curtis Neighbourhood Action Plan developed through the SUN program. (Illustration: Nic Cooper / BrushPoint Art)
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Hayley Goodchild, Coordinator of GreenUP’s Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods Program (SUN).

Through GreenUP’s Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods program (SUN), I work with residents, municipal staff, and other partners to re-imagine how future neighbourhoods can be more sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Given SUN’s focus on the future, you might be surprised how often I think about the past.

As a historian, I know history can teach us important lessons about urban planning in an era of climate change.

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“Environmental history asks us to consider how the natural systems around us came to be the way they are today,” explains Jennifer Bonnell, assistant professor of history at York University and author of Reclaiming the Don: An Environmental History of Toronto’s Don River Valley. “(Environmental history) encourages us to ‘read’ familiar landscapes as the outcome of a series of decisions and developments made in particular times.”

How we shape environments, from forests to cities to wetlands, reflects the dominant values and priorities of the time. According to Bonnell, “there was very little thought among mid-century planners for the integrity and sustainability of urban nature in itself. Instead, nature was something to overcome, to minimize, and in some cases, to facilitate the major infrastructure developments of the period.”

In Toronto, this meant treating the Don River Valley as a transportation corridor and resource for urban and economic growth. Similar values have shaped the landscape in Peterborough.

Move the centre line left and right to compare how the Kawartha Heights neighbourhood was transformed from farmlands into urban subdivisions between 1959 and 2018. (Image created using Juxtapose by Knight Lab at Northwestern University)

Consider Kawartha Heights, one of GreenUP’s SUN neighbourhoods. In the 1950s, this west end neighbourhood consisted of farms and small businesses on the edge of town — already a radical departure from the forests and wetlands protected and shaped by the Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg for thousands of years.

Beginning in the 1960s, planners and developers carved winding streets and cul-de-sacs out of farm fields, building hundreds of single-family homes by the late 1980s. Like many subdivisions at the time, wide roads and limited sidewalks reflected urban society’s prioritization of personal cars for daily transportation. In just a few decades, the landscape had been radically transformed again.

Despite our power to alter environments dramatically, we don’t control nature nearly as well as we think we do. Environmental historians often tell stories about the ability of the natural world to shape and constrain human activity.

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In cities, flooding is a prime example. East City-Curtis Creek residents know this story well. Flooding in this neighbourhood is largely a consequence of how it was developed.

After the Second World War, developers filled in the area between Armour Road and the Trent-Severn Waterway with modest houses that catered to working families. Many of these homes were built close to or even on top of Curtis Creek. Engineers corralled the creek using culverts and hard edges.

Engineers also built storm sewers to divert rainwater away from homes, schools, and businesses. Rainwater was no longer absorbed into the ground. Instead, it was directed to local waterways.

Today, many households in the neighbourhood are vulnerable to overland and riverine flooding. The stormwater network was not built to handle the volume of rain that enters the system. As climate change brings more intense rainfall events, and urban development continues to expand, the pressure on this system increases.

Armour Hill in Peterborough with the developing East City-Curtis Creek neighbourhood in the background, circa 1950. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Museum and Archives, Parks Studio fonds, P-12-665-1)
Armour Hill in Peterborough with the developing East City-Curtis Creek neighbourhood in the background, circa 1950. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Museum and Archives, Parks Studio fonds, P-12-665-1)

GreenUP’s Neighbourhood Action Plans remind residents and partners that cities are dynamic, ecological systems that can look and operate differently than they do now, especially if we work together.

As Bonnell explains, “past decisions that transformed the landscapes around us were not inevitable, nor are they always irreversible. We can build hope for different decisions, informed by different knowledge and a different relationship with urban nature in the future.”

The collaborative visions outlined in the Neighbourhood Action Plans cultivate a hopeful and more sustainable relationship with urban nature. Each plan outlines how a re-imagined neighbourhood might look, feel, and function by 2030:

The year is 2030. The impact of the changes are evident everywhere you look: native plants and wildlife abound near Curtis Creek, the urban forest is thriving, flood damage is rare, and residents have built a strong community around food gardens and local outdoor events. This small but mighty community is living together in nature.

The Neighbourhood Action Plans offer concrete actions to achieve these goals, while acknowledging there’s no silver bullet when it comes to climate change adaptation. We will need to continuously adapt to the unpredictable impacts of climate change.

Visit www.greenup.on.ca/sun/ to access the Kawartha Heights and East City-Curtis Creek Neighbourhood Action Plans and other resources to support climate change action at home and in your community.

Snow squall watch in effect for northern Kawarthas for Wednesday night

By kawarthaNOW -

Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for the northern Kawarthas, including Fenelon Falls and northern Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

Snow squalls are expected to develop on Wednesday evening (December 11).

Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.

Between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow is possible by Thursday morning.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

What’s new on Netflix Canada in January 2020

By kawarthaNOW -
In the new Netflix original series "Messiah", which premieres on January 1, 2020, a mysterious man (Mehdi Dehbi) appears in the Middle East claiming to be Jesus, and soon gains a global cult following, A CIA officer goes undercover to investigate if the man claiming to be the Messiah is a divine entity or a talented con artist. (Photo: Netflix)

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada.

Coming to Netflix Canada in January is the first season of the original series Messiah, a thriller about a charismatic man (Mehdi Dehbi) who mysteriously appears in the Middle East and claims to be the second coming of Christ.

His alleged miracles gain him a cult following, but not everyone is convinced he is as holy as he says. As doubts around him increase, CIA officer Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) becomes dedicated to discovering the truth behind this enigmatic figure.

VIDEO: Messiah (Season 1) Trailer

Other new original Netflix series in January include Dracula (no date specified), Spinning Out and The Circle (both on Jan. 1), Thieves of the Wood (Jan. 10), Medical Police (Jan. 10), Next In Fashion (Jan. 29), and The Stranger (Jan. 30).

Returning series include season two of Vikings, season five of Line of Duty (Jan. 1), season five of Gotham (Jan. 3), season six of Grace and Frankie (Jan. 15), season four of Hip-Hop Evolution and season two of Sex Education (both on Jan. 17), and The Ranch: The Final Season and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 3 (both on Jan. 24).

Documentaries include Sex, Explained: Limited Series (Jan. 2), Cheer (Jan 8.), Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Jan. 22), Night on Earth (Jan. 29), and season two of I Am A Killer (Jan. 31).

VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in January

Note: Although “Anne With An E: The Final Season” and “Zumbo’s Just Desserts: Season 2” are shown in the above video, these two shows were not included in the supplied list of what is coming to Netflix Canada in January 2020.
Original Netflix films include Ghost Stories (Jan. 1), All the Freckles in the World (Jan. 3), Tyler Perry’s A Fall from Grace (Jan. 17), A Sun (Jan. 24), and 37 Seconds and Uncut Gems (both on Jan. 31).

Theatrical films coming in January include American Graffiti, Mamma Mia!, The Imitation Game, and The Post (all on Jan. 1), Captain America: The First Avenger (Jan. 25), and Star Trek Beyond (Jan. 31).

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in January, along with what’s leaving.

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Coming in January (no release date specified)

  • Dracula (Netflix original) – From the makers of Sherlock, Claes Bang stars as Dracula in this series inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
  • What the Love! with Karan Johar (Netflix original) – Multihyphenate celebrity Karan Johar guides perennially lonely singletons through physical and emotional makeovers to set them up for dating success.

 

Wednesday, January 1st

  • Ghost Stories (Netflix film) – From the directors of “Bombay Talkies” and “Lust Stories” come four new short films taking a twisted turn into the spine-chilling realm of horror.
  • Messiah (Netflix original) – When CIA officer Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) uncovers information about a man (Mehdi Dehbi) gaining international attention through acts of public disruption, she begins an investigation into his origins. As he continues to cultivate followers who allege he’s performing miracles, the global media become increasingly beguiled by this charismatic figure. Geller must race to unravel the mystery of whether he really is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist capable of dismantling the world’s geopolitical order. As the story unfolds, multiple perspectives are interwoven including that of an Israeli intelligence officer (Tomer Sisley), a Texas preacher (John Ortiz) and his daughter (Stefania LaVie Owen), a Palestinian refugee (Sayyid El Alami) and the journalist (Jane Adams) who covers the story. The series also stars Melinda Page Hamilton, Wil Traval, Fares Landoulsi, Dermot Mulroney and Beau Bridges. Created by Michael Petroni (The Book Thief), directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and Kate Woods (Rectify), and executive produced by Petroni, McTeigue, Andrew Deane (The Double), Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (The Bible Series, Ben Hur), the Netflix original series Messiah is a provocative and suspenseful thriller that explores the power of influence and belief in the social media age.
  • Nisman: Death of a Prosecutor (Netflix documentary) – This series follows a prosecutor who investigated the biggest attack against a Jewish community outside Israel since World War II — and met a violent and mysterious death.
  • Spinning Out (Netflix original) – After choking during an important performance, a competitive skater dealing with family issues and her own inner demons struggles to revive her career.
  • The Circle (Netflix original) – Welcome to the ultimate popularity contest. To win the cash prize, would you be yourself, a better version of yourself — or someone else altogether?
  • American Graffiti
  • Curious George
  • Definitely, Maybe
  • Drugs, Inc.: Season 6
  • Line of Duty: Season 5
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery
  • Maze Runner: Death Cure
  • Saint Seiya: Season 4-5
  • The 15:17 to Paris
  • The Imitation Game
  • The Post
  • Vikings: Season 1-2

 

Thursday, January 2nd

  • Sex, Explained: Limited Series (Netflix documentary) – Attraction. Fantasies. Fertility. Discover the ins and outs of sex in this fun and informative series, narrated by singer-actress Janelle Monáe.
  • Thieves of the Wood (Netflix original) – In this historical drama series, infamous Flemish highwayman Jan de Lichte becomes a local hero during the Austrian occupation of 18th-century Belgium.

 

Friday, January 3rd

  • All the Freckles in the World (Netflix film) – In Mexico City, a 13-year-old falls for the most beautiful girl in school. With some help from his friends, he will try everything in order to win her heart.
  • Gotham: Season 5

 

Saturday, January 4th

  • Game Night
  • Go! Go! Cory Carson (Netflix family) – Join kid car Cory Carson on his adventures around the winding roads of childhood in Bumperton Hills! Based on the hit toy line Go! Go! Smart Wheels.

 

Tuesday, January 7th

  • Rust Valley Restorers: Season 1

 

Wednesday, January 8th

  • Cheer (Netflix documentary) – From the team behind Last Chance U, Netflix’s documentary series Cheer follows the competitive cheerleaders of Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. Led by Monica Aldama, the small junior college has won 14 National Championships since 2000. The stakes on the mat are high, but for these athletes, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the team members themselves. Over the course of six episodes, viewers will join the Navarro College cheerleaders as they face injuries, sacrifice, personal setbacks and triumphs, all leading up to one nail-biting and adrenaline pumping final competition at the National Championship.

 

Friday, January 10th

  • AJ and the Queen (Netflix original) – RuPaul stars in this outrageous series as a down-on-her-luck drag queen traveling across America in a van with a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.
  • Giri / Haji (Netflix original) – Family duty sends a lawman to London to look for his mob-assassin brother as a yakuza war threatens to engulf Tokyo. Trust is even tougher to find.
  • Harvey Girls Forever!: Season 4 (Netflix family) – A robot band, a pirate adventure … and a run-in with a friendly ghost? Just another season on Harvey Street, where every day’s out of the ordinary.
  • The Inbestigators: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Who? When? Where? These school-age sleuths ask smart questions — and they always solve the case! When crime strikes, call the Inbestigators.
  • Medical Police (Netflix original) – Two American doctors who discover a deadly virus in Brazil are recruited as government agents in a race to find a cure and uncover a dark conspiracy.
  • Scissor Seven (Netflix anime) – With a trusted pair of hairdressing scissors and the ability to disguise himself, Seven offers contract killing on the cheap. The only problem? He often has trouble completing assignments.
  • Titans: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Things have changed. Robin and the Titans aren’t the same group of outcasts they used to be, and neither are their enemies.
  • Until Dawn (Netflix original) – France’s funniest comics carry out ghastly tasks as they try to outlast — and outwit — one another while overnighting in famously haunted locations.

 

Monday, January 13th

  • The Healing Powers of Dude (Netflix family) – When an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder has to start middle school, he finds strength in a lovable comfort mutt named Dude.
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Tuesday, January 14th

  • Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Netflix family) – “Burrow girl” Kipo’s life turns upside down when she surfaces in a wild world of mutant creatures. She’ll need all the help she can get to go home.

 

Wednesday, January 15th

  • Grace and Frankie: Season 6 (Netflix original) – Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are two women reinventing their lives in this funny and honest series, now returning for Season 6.
  • Quien a hierro mata (Netflix film) – A cartel boss is released from prison and put in the care of nurse Mario (Luis Tosar), who questions his duty and reconnects with his traumatic past.

 

Thursday, January 16th

  • NiNoKuni (Netflix anime) – High school colleagues Yuu and Haru travel between the real world and a parallel fantasy universe to help their friend Kotona, whose life is in danger.

 

Friday, January 17th

  • Ares (Netflix original) – When her friend suffers a bizarre accident, Rosa realizes the secret student society they’ve just joined is built on demonic secrets from Dutch history.
  • Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 4 (Netflix original) – Season 4 of the music series follows hip-hop in the U.S., showcasing the stories and sounds that shaped its history and culture.
  • Sex Education: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Sex Education is about Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother, Jean. In season 1 Otis and his friend Maeve Wiley set-up a sex clinic at school to capitalise on his intuitive talent for sex advice. In season 2, as a late bloomer Otis must master his newly discovered sexual urges in order to progress with his girlfriend Ola whilst also dealing with his now strained relationship with Maeve. Meanwhile, Moordale Secondary is in the throes of a Chlamydia outbreak, highlighting the need for better sex education at the school and new kids come to town who will challenge the status quo.
  • Tiny House Nation: Volume 2
  • Tyler Perry’s A Fall from Grace (Netflix film) – Grace Waters (Crystal Fox), a longtime pillar of her Virginia community, stays composed when her ex weds his mistress and her son moves away. With convincing from her best friend Sarah (Phylicia Rashad), she tries putting herself first, and a handsome stranger (Mehcad Brooks) becomes her surprise second love. Yet any woman can snap, and Grace’s new husband soon ravages her life, her work and — many say — her sanity. Shuttered in a cell awaiting trial for his murder, Grace’s only hope for vindication lies with Jasmine Bryant (Bresha Webb), a public defender who has never tried a case. Co-starring Oscar nominee Cicely Tyson and writer/director Tyler Perry, A FALL FROM GRACE is a mesmerizing thriller built from unthinkable secrets.
  • Vivir dos veces (Netflix film) – Emilio searches for the great love of his youth, with the help of his daughter and granddaughter. Will he be able to reconnect with this lost love before his memory fails?
  • Wer kann, der kann! (Netflix original) – “Nailed It!” takes its cakes to Germany, where amateurs try to re-create fantastic sweets. Model Angelina Kirsch hosts alongside chef Bernd Siefert.

 

Monday, January 20th

  • Family Reunion: Part 2 (Netflix family) – This sitcom about a Seattle family who must readjust to simple living in Georgia returns for its second season.
  • Good Time

 

Tuesday, January 21st

  • Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty (Netflix original) – Southern-born comedian, writer and actress Fortune Feimster is back with her first hour-long Netflix original comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty. The comedian recalls her childhood misadventures as a former Girl Scout, debutante and (disqualified) swim meet champion; her family’s complicated relationship with Hooters; and how a movie helped her realize she was a lesbian.
  • God’s Own Country
  • Word Party: Season 4 (Netflix family) – Cue the music: It’s time for a party! Join animal babies Franny, Bailey, Kip, Lulu and their new friend, Tilly, for more learning and language fun.

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

  • Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Netflix documentary) – The six episode docuseries explores the ways influenza evolves and how prepared humans are — or aren’t — for the next devastating global outbreak.

 

Thursday, January 23rd

  • The Ghost Bride (Netflix original) – In 1890s Malacca, a young woman finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a murder mystery connected to the deceased son of a wealthy family.
  • October Faction (Netflix original) – Monster hunters Fred (J.C. Mackenzie) and Deloris Allen (Tamara Taylor) hide their identities as members of a covert syndicate while their teenage kids, Geoff (Gabriel Darku) and Viv (Aurora Burghart), are forced to live in a town trapped in the past. From the comics by Steve Niles and Damien Worm.
  • The Queen
  • SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac: Season 1 / Part 2 (Netflix anime) – Hard work and training have paid off for Seiya, who is now one of Athena’s Saints. But it doesn’t end here. What new adventures await the heroes of this epic saga in Part II?
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Friday, January 24th

  • A Sun (Netflix film) – A family reckons with the aftermath of their younger son’s incarceration and a greater misfortune that follows.
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 3 (Netflix original) – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Part Three finds Sabrina reeling from the harrowing events of Part Two. Though she defeated her father Lucifer, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison of her beloved boyfriend, Nicholas Scratch. Sabrina can’t live with herself, knowing that Nick made the ultimate sacrifice and is suffering, burning in Hell under Madam Satan’s watchful eye. So with an assist from her mortal friends, “The Fright Club” (consisting of Harvey, Rosalind, and Theo), Sabrina makes it her mission to free him from eternal damnation and bring him back into her arms. However, the Dark Lord’s unseating has sent shockwaves through the realms—and, with no on the throne, Sabrina must assume the title of “Queen” to defend it against a challenger, the handsome Prince of Hell Caliban. Meanwhile, in Greendale, a mysterious carnival rolls into town, bringing with it a threat to the Spellmans and the coven: A tribe of pagans looking to resurrect an ancient evil …
  • The Ranch: The Final Season (Netflix original) – This comedy series set on a ranch and starring Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott returns for its final season.
  • Rise of Empires: Ottoman (Netflix original) – With a mix of scripted and documentary elements, this series examines the history of the Ottoman Empire.
  • You Cannot Hide (No te puedes esconder) (Netflix original) – This thriller follows a nurse who’s rebuilding her life, an ex-cop turned hit man, a photographer obsessed with death, a corrupt politician and a group of idealist friends — all linked by darkness and danger.

 

Saturday, January 25th

  • Captain America: The First Avenger

 

Sunday, January 26th

  • Vir Das: For India (Netflix original) – Vir Das takes his audience on a celebratory journey through the history of India, from its people and traditions to modern culture and famous films.

 

Tuesday, January 28th

  • Alex Fernández: El mejor comediante del mundo (Netflix original) – A new stand-up special from Mexican comedian Alex Fernández.
  • Legend

 

Wednesday, January 29th

  • Frères Ennemis (Netflix film) – A cop and a drug dealer who grew up in the same neighborhood reluctantly join forces to solve a murder. Matthias Schoenaerts and Reda Kateb star.
  • Next In Fashion (Netflix original) – Next In Fashion is a high-stakes competition series featuring some of the world’s best and quietly innovative designers who compete for a chance to become the next big name in fashion. The series is hosted by fashion designer and TV personality Tan France (Queer Eye) and designer, model and global style icon Alexa Chung.
  • Night on Earth (Netflix documentary) – From the award-winning producers of “Planet Earth II,” “Life” and “Blue Planet,” this stunning natural history series reveals the wonders of the nocturnal world.
  • Omniscient (Netflix original) – In a future where each citizen is monitored 24/7 by a drone, a woman discovers a murder unaccounted by this surveillance system, and investigates why.

 

Thursday, January 30th

  • Ainori Love Wagon: African Journey (Netflix original) – To find love, seven strangers leave Japan and embark on a journey through the continent of Africa together. Challenges, adventure and romance await!
  • The Stranger (Netflix original) – Secrets, violence and a conspiracy send family man Adam Price on a desperate quest to uncover the truth about the people closest to him.

 

Friday, January 31st

  • 37 Seconds (Netflix film) – A young woman with cerebral palsy is torn between family obligations and her dream to become a successful manga artist.
  • Bojack Horseman: Season 6 (Part B) (Netflix original) – BoJack inches his way toward redemption as a stint in rehab forces him to confront his mistakes and start making amends.
  • Diablero: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Demons walk among everyday citizens, and the angels took off long ago. Who’s left to save humanity? Diablero returns for Season 2.
  • I Am A Killer: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Season 2 of the documentary series features death row inmates convicted of capital murder giving a firsthand account of their crimes.
  • Luna Nera (Netflix original) – In 17th-century Italy, a teenage midwife accused of witchcraft must choose between a star-crossed love and fulfilling her powerful destiny.
  • Ragnarok (Netflix original) – A small Norwegian town experiencing warm winters and violent downpours seems to be headed for another Ragnarok — unless someone intervenes in time.
  • Star Trek Beyond
  • Uncut Gems (Netflix film) – With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hopes of staying afloat and alive.
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Leaving Netflix Canada in January

Wednesday, January 15th

  • Helix: Season 1-2

Friday, January 17th

  • Short Term 12

Friday, January 31st

  • Little Women
  • Spartacus: Blood and Sand
  • Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
  • Spartacus: Vengeance
  • Spartacus: War of the Damned
  • Horrible Bosses

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.

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