4th Line Theatre stages as many as 42 outdoor performances every summer at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. The theatre company is concerned that a proposed ATV route along Zion Lion will disrupt live performances and also create traffic and safety issues. (Photo: 4th Line Theatre / Facebook)
Outdoor theatre company 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook is urging the Township of Cavan Monaghan not to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to use Zion Line as a travel route.
It’s one of two route options in a staff report that township council will be considering at a meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, following a delegation made by the Kawartha ATV Association at the May 6th council meeting to help develop an ATV route that would link trails in Kawartha Lakes to the Ganaraska trail system.
At the May 6th meeting, council directed staff to meet with the Kawartha ATV Association advisory group and report back to council. As well as proposed ATV travel routes, the advisory group has also requested that riders be allowed to drive on the streets of Millbrook every day from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., so they can purchase fuel, eat in restaurants, and shop in stores.
4th Line Theatre has two issues with the proposed ATV route on Zion Line.
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One issue is with the noise. The engines of ATVs generally lack sound insulation as well as effective mufflers. This “race car sound” is a feature that many ATV riders enjoy, but makes the machines very noisy for others, even at a distance.
Riding ATVs is a popular pasttime in rural Ontario both with residents and tourists, and generates benefits for the local economy. However, the machines can be very noisy.
For 4th Line Theatre, the sound from ATVs using Zion Line “will have a devastating effect” on the theatre’s ability to stage plays at Winslow Farm, according to a recent email sent by the theatre organization.
“The noise caused by ATVs on Zion Line would cause us to have to stop a performance,” the email states, and would “drastically affect” the experience of audience members.
For the past 27 years, 4th Line Theatre has been presenting as many as 42 outdoor performances to more than 15,000 people every summer.
The other issue 4th Line Theatre has with the Zion Line route option is traffic and safety. According to the organization, traffic on Zion Line increases significantly during the summer months due to the operations of the theatre, with more than 200 theatre staff and volunteers frequently travelling on Zion Line, along with vendors and service vehicles as well as the vehicles of audience members.
4th Line Theatre is also concerned with safety, as Zion Line is very windy and has blind corners.
“We are concerned that ATV traffic on Zion Line would cause travel on the road to become highly dangerous for ATV operators as well as drivers,” the theatre writes.
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4th Line Theatre has sent a letter to the council of the Township of Cavan Monaghan pointing out that, if a decision is made to allow ATVs to travel along Zion Line, the theatre’s future is in doubt.
“If ATVs are permitted to travel on Zion Line, 4th Line’s operations at the Winslow farm may have to cease due to the aforementioned affects of ATV traffic.”
A map of proposed ATV routes, including one along Zion Line, to be discussed at the July 2, 2019 Township of Cavan Monaghan council meeting. (Map: Township of Cavan Monaghan)
The Zion Line route is one of two route options being presented to council (possible route options are shown on the map above; kawarthaNOW has added the 4th Line Theatre marker to show the proximity of the Zion Line route to the Winslow Farm).
The staff report to be discussed on July 2nd recommends that council provide direction on the future development of off-road motorized vehicle trails in the municipality and that a public meeting be scheduled for the August 6th council meeting to allow for public consultation.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)
Every Friday during swimming season, we post The Beach Report™, our weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the Kawarthas, and update it throughout the week as conditions change.
As of July 2, 2019, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield)
Harwood Beach – Port Hope/Cobourg Area
Here are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Important note
The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.
You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.
While we strive to update this story with the current conditions, you should confirm the most recent test results by visiting the local health unit websites at Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. As noted above, the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead are tested every business day so the results listed below may not be current.
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Peterborough City/County
City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)
Roger’s Cove (131 Maria St, Peterborough) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Beavermead (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled weekly)
Back Dam Beach (902 Rock Rd., Warsaw, Township of Douro-Dummer) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Buckhorn (John Street, Buckhorn) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Crowe’s Line Beach (240 Crowe’s Line Rd, Harvey) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Curve Lake Lance Woods Park (Chemong St S, Curve Lake) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Curve Lake Henry’s Gumming (Whetung St E, Curve Lake) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Douro (205 Douro Second Line, Douro-Dummer) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Ennismore (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Hiawatha (1 Lakeshore Rd, Hiawatha) – sample date June 26 – SAFE
Jones Beach (908 Jones Beach Road, Bridgenorth) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) – sample date July 02 – UNSAFE
Norwood (12 Belmont St, Norwood) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Sandy Lake (1239 Lakehurst Road, Municipality of Trent Lakes) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Selwyn (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Squirrel Creek Conservation Area (2445 Wallace Point Rd, South Monaghan) – sample date June 26 – SAFE
Warsaw Caves (289 Caves Rd, Warsaw) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled monthly)
Belmont Lake (376 Miles of Memories Road, Belmont) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Chandos Beach (Hwy 620, North Kawartha) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Methune) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Quarry Bay (1986 Northey’s Bay Rd, Woodview) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
White’s Beach (Clearview Drive, Galway) – sample date June 18 – SAFE
Kawartha Coffee Company in Bobcaygeon has one of the largest patios in the Kawarthas, with space for 140 to eat, drink, and enjoy a summer's day or night. (Photo: Fred Thornhill)
It’s summertime: the living is easy, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to sit on a patio and enjoy some of the best food and drink that the Kawarthas have to offer.
With so many lakes and rivers, there are plenty of waterfront destinations to sit and sip. Prefer something a little more urban? Soak up the sun and people watch on a street-side patio.
And if you enjoy music, many restaurants also offer live bands on their patios — making for a perfect summer evening out.
And don’t compromise on taste: these include some of the top restaurants and craft breweries in the region. Cheers!
Kettle Drums (224 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-1500)
Kettle Drums (Photo: Kettle Drums / Facebook)
Sangria lovers will want to head to Kettle Drums, where you can pick from a red, white or rose sangria. The white sangria has peach schnapps, fresh fruit and mint leaves, the red kicks things up a notch with a nip of cherry brandy, and the rose features strawberry puree and basil. Chin chin!
La Hacienda (190 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-742-1559)
La Hacienda (Photo: La Hacienda / Facebook)
Come in the morning for chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and mimosas. Come in the evening for sopa azteca, and enchiladas. La Hacienda’s patio is a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, or simply to cool off with an outstanding margarita.
Black Honey (217 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-750-0014)
Black Honey (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
If it’s brunch time on the weekend head to Black Honey, where you can get a really great cup of coffee and a nice meal on the patio. Be sure to save room for dessert, and take some time admire the murals in the area painted by local artist and kawarthaNOW columnist Shannon Taylor.
Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio (201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-5078)
Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio (Photo: Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio / Facebook)
Spanky’s patio is a great destination for evening drinks, and with this street-side view it’s a great place to people watch. Feeling the heat? Grab something icy from the slushie machine.
One Eighty Sports Pub (180 Hunter St., Peterborough, 705-874-0989)
One Eighty Sports Pub (Photo: One Eighty Sports Pub / Facebook)
Caesar lovers need look no further. One Eighty Sports Pub’s build your own Caesar menu features kielbasa, pepperettes, pickles, smoked bacon, brie, jalapeno havarti and more. You can enjoy your snack and drink in one on their street-side patio in the heart of the Hunter Street Cafe district.
The Only Cafe (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-743-7591)
The Only Cafe (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
The Only Cafe patio is one of the most beloved patios in the downtown core. It’s a good pick day and night: stop by late in the morning for one of their famous breakfasts. Stop late in the evening for last call overlooking Jackson’s creek.
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Peterborough Downtown
Silver Bean Cafe (130 King St., Peterborough, 705-749-0535)
The Silver Bean Cafe (Photo: The Silver Bean Cafe / Facebook)
The Silver Bean’s patio is nestled in Millennium Park, and it’s one of the most scenic in downtown Peterborough. Come to the Silver Bean for beautiful river views, lots of trees for shade, great coffee and a locally focused menu.
Fresh Dreams’ patio is a little slice of Europe, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy their Spanish cuisine. Tapas include Spanish artichoke hearts, oyster mushrooms, patatas bravas and a mini cheese fondue. Paella is served on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Riley’s Pub (251 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-750-0375)
Riley’s Pub (photo: Riley’s Pub / Facebook)
Get ready to shout it from the rooftops: Riley’s rooftop patio is a great place for a beer and some crowd-pleasing pub food overlooking the downtown and the river.
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo (150 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-740-6564)
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo (Photo: Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront)
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo has a lot going for it: perfect views of the Otonabee River and Little Lake, regular live music nights, a locally focused menu and lots of space for you and your friends. If the weather takes a sudden turn, head inside: the large picture windows still offer a great view, and the dining room menu is exceptional.
The Ashburnham Ale House (128 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, 705-874-0333)
Ashburnham Ale House (Photo: The Ashburnham Ale House / Facebook)
This small but mighty patio is a great place to try a new craft beer in the sunshine (there is also outside seating for small groups along the side of the building facing the Rotary trail). Not feeling the beer? (Absurd!) Their weekend brunch menu is outstanding.
The Publican House (300 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-874-5743)
The Publican House (Photo: Maryam Monsef)
With a variety of outstanding beers made on the premise and a kitchen overseen by Chef Brad Watt, the patio of the Publican House is a great place to relax outside while enjoying some truly outstanding food and drink.
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Buckhorn, Woodview, and Young’s Point
Main Street Landing (1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, 705-657-9094)
Main Street Landing (Photo: Main Street Landing / Facebook)
Watch the boat traffic at Buckhorn’s Lock 31 and enjoy a meal at Main Street Landing, known for its large patio by the water. The menu offers a good selection of pub grub and lots of tasty breakfasts.
The Boathouse at Viamede Resort (595 Mount Julian Viamede Road, Woodview, 705-654-3344)
The Boathouse at Viamede Resort (photo: Viamede Resort)
Overlook the water in a former boathouse at Viamede Resort. The kitchen sources locally, with some items foraged or farmed from Viamede’s own grounds. The Boathouse is open only in the high season: from the Canada Day weekend to the Labour Day weekend.
Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant (2824 River Ave, Young’s Point, 705-652-6000)
Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant (Photo: Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant / Facebook)
With an outstanding view of Clear Lake and lots of daily specials, Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant is a great place to soak up the sun by the water. The beverage menu includes refreshing cocktails and local craft beer.
After a day spent at Bridgenorth’s Jones Beach, head to the Sippin Dip, where you can enjoy a pickerel dinner by the water under the shade of a thatch umbrella.
The Canoe and Paddle (18 Bridge St, Lakefield, 705-651-1111)
The Canoe and Paddle (Photo: The Canoe and Paddle)
The Canoe and Paddle patio is a great place to soak up the sun and listen to the Otonabee River rush by. Their menu of pub food truly has something for everyone. You’ll want to stop by on the weekend: they have live music on Saturdays and $5 Caesars on Sundays.
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Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon
The Grand Experience (171 Kent St. W., Lindsay, 705-324-9444)
The Grand Experience (Photo: The Grand Experience / Facebook)
Spanning half a city block, The Grand Experience has been around since the 1980s. Their street-side patio is a great spot to grab a few beverages and do some people watching in Lindsay’s beautiful downtown.
The Pie Eyed Monk (8 Cambridge St N, Lindsay, 705-212-2200)
The Pie Eyed Monk (Photo: The Pie Eyed Monk)
The Pie Eyed Monk patio is a great place to sit and enjoy the architecture of the historic C.L. Baker Building, but with house made craft beer options like the Laughing Troll, the Angry Viking and Blasphemous Rumours, you won’t just be enjoying the architecture for long. The menu includes a variety of wood fired pizzas and fish and chips breaded with spent brewing grains, among others.
Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio (3 May St., Fenelon Falls, 705-879-1100)
Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio (Photo: Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio / Facebook)
Located close to Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls, Murphy’s Lakeside Pub and Patio is the perfect spot to watch the boat traffic. Opt for a refreshing mojito or a mint julep, or try something from their craft beer fridge.
That Place on Cameron (16 Oriole Rd, Fenelon Falls, 705-887-7690)
That Place on Cameron (Photo: That Place on Cameron / Facebook)
The patio at That Place on Cameron has a beautiful view of Cameron Lake. You can travel there by car or boat, but be sure to come with an appetite. Portions here are generous.
The Kawartha Coffee Company (58 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon, 705-738-1500)
The Kawartha Coffee Company (Photo: Fred Thornhill)
The largest patio in the Kawartha Lakes region doesn’t just serve coffee: there’s a full beverage menu, and a menu featuring Mexican cuisine. On the patio there’s a food truck, plenty of space to lounge, and a mural painted by artist Penni Holdham to honour the local nature and wildlife, Bobcaygeon’s Indigenous heritage and the famous song by the Tragically Hip. Looking for some fun? Come for live music or karaoke night.
Bobcaygeon Inn (31 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, 705-738-5433)
Bobcaygeon Inn (photo: Bobcaygeon Inn / Facebook)
Unwind by the river at the Bobcaygeon Inn: their expansive patio has plenty of space to sit and enjoy the views.
Rice Lake, Bewdley, and Keene
The Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio (1045 Settler’s Line, Keene, 705-295-4591)
The Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio (Photo: Elmhirst Resort)
Head to the Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio at Elmhirst Resort for angus burgers from cattle raised on Elmhirst’s own farm, local craft beer, and an outstanding Tuesday night music lineup.
Muddy’s Pit BBQ (3247 Country Rd. 2, Keene, 705-295-1255)
Southern BBQ is best enjoyed outside, and Muddy’s offers a covered patio where you can do just that. Their Sunday afternoon music lineup is outstanding, as are their regular specials. Pulled pork, bacon and brisket on an apple fritter bun? Only at Muddy’s.
Rhino’s Roadhouse (5078 Rice Lake Drive, Bewdley, 905-797-2744)
Rhino’s Roadhouse (Photo: Rhino’s Roadhouse)
Open since 1988, Rhino’s Roadhouse is a Bewdley institution. Grab some of their famous wings and a beverage and enjoy the view of Rice Lake.
There are so many great patios in the Kawarthas, we couldn’t get to them all! Did we miss your favourite? Feel free to comment below to let us (and our readers) know!
Kawartha Lakes husband-and-wife indie folk duo Sly Violet (Violet Clarke and Sly Boston) are performing an afternoon show on Canada Day at The Cow & Sow Eatery in Fenelon Falls. (Photo: Sly Violet)
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, June 27 to Wednesday, July 3.
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.
Cambium president and CEO John Desbiens (left) speaks at Community Futures Peterborough's annual general meeting on June 27, 2019, where it was announced that the Peterborough-based consulting and engineering company Cambium has won the inaugural ignite100 enterpreneurial competition. The prize is a $100,000 loan, interest-free for the first three years with no payments for the first year. (Photo: Mike Skinner / Twitter)
Peterborough-based consulting and engineering company Cambium has won the inaugural ignite100 entrepreneurial competition.
Economic development organization Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), which organized the competition, made the announcement at its annual general meeting on Thursday (June 27) at the Peterborough Rugby Club.
“We are overjoyed to learn of our success in the ignite100 competition,” says Cambium president and CEO John Desbiens. “Thank you to Community Futures Peterborough for the encouragement and belief in the concept.”
The ignite100 program allowed local businesses to compete for a $100,000 loan, interest-free for the first three years with no payments for the first year.
Cambium’s business model includes the development of a system to broker the transfer of excess soil from one construction site to another.
“The positive impact of this made-in-Peterborough initiative will be far reaching, further enhanced by guidance from our regional public and private development partners,” adds Desbiens.
While Cambium was awarded the grand prize, the other two finalists — Cottage Toys and Goodwin Metals Products — will also benefit from their participation in the competition. They will be working with CFP to obtain flexible financing options for their new business ventures.
“The ignite100 program was launched by our board of directors earlier this year to propel a local business idea that was innovative and able to create local, sustainable jobs in the region,” say CFP board chair Peter Gaffney. “We are thrilled to support Cambium on their business venture and congratulate all participants.”
Amanda McCavour's installation 'Memento' features a hanging array of poppies created by machine sewing onto fabric that dissolves in water. The exhibit is on display at Tte Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth this July. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
This July, you can visit an open air art show at the Miskwaa Art Studio & Outdoor Gallery on the banks of the Miskwaa riverm see a museum of dolls at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington that children are invited to loot and plunder, take in an exhibit by Christian Morrisseau at The Gallery on the Lake, see Amanda McCavour’s installation at the Arts and Heritage Centre in Warkworth, view an abstract show by Holly Edwards at the Art Gallery of Bancroft, and explore a stellar two-person show of work by Henry Melissa Gordon and Rocky Lawrence Green at the Wildewood Gallery in Maynooth.
Of course, the First Friday art crawl returns to downtown Peterborough on July 5th, and throughout the summer there will be activities and workshops at Artspace related to William Kingfisher’s ‘Enawendewin/Relationship’.
Miskwaa Art Studio & Outdoor Gallery in Trent Lakes hosts an open air art show in July and August
A work by Robert McAffee, on display outside at the Miskwaa Art Studio and Outdoor Gallery in Trent Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Miskwaa Studio & Outdoor Art Gallery)
If you are in the Bobcaygeon or Buckhorn area this summer, make a point of stopping in to see the open air art show and sale at the Miskwaa Studio & Outdoor Art Gallery.
The gallery will display the work of a number of area artists from on the beautiful property surrounding the studio. Owner and artist Daniel Marlatt invites everyone to come, see the art, and enjoy the outdoors on the banks of the Miskwaa Ziibi river (an Anishnaabe word meaning ‘Red River’).
Admission is free and all are welcome to drop by and enjoy the art and the scenery throughout July and August, weather permitting.
The Miskwaa Art Studio & Outdoor Gallery is located at 250 Edwina Drive in Trent Lakes, between Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Art is hung outdoors weather permitting. For more information, call the gallery at 416-889-0096.
Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth presents ‘Memento’ by Amanda McCavour
‘Memento’, an exhibit by Amanda McCavour, is on display now at Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
McCavour, whose work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, creates large-scale installations by machine sewing onto fabric that dissolves in water. Once the design is stitched onto the fabric, it is then dissolved leaving only the threads — creating delicate-looking yet surprisingly sturdy structures. In this installation, she has created a hanging array of poppies.
This is a great opportunity to see the work of this acclaimed textile artist! The show will be on display until Sunday, July 28th.
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth is located at 35 Church Street in downtown Warkworth. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit ahcentre.ca.
Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn presents ‘Aadasookaanag’ (Traditional Stories) by Christian Morrisseau
‘Woodland Bear & Bird’ (acrylic on canvas, 31 x 67″) by Christian Morrisseau. (Photo courtesy of Gallery on the Lake)
Christian Morrisseau, son of iconic Canadian painter Norval Morrisseau, carries on the tradition of creating beautiful colourful canvasses imbued with cultural meaning. In English, Aadasookaanag translates to ‘traditional stories’. which are depicted in bright colours and compelling compositions in this series of paintings.
Come to The Gallery on the Lake for the opening reception, and meet the artist in person, on Saturday, June 29th from 1 to 4 p.m. If you can’t make it, the show will be on display until Friday, August 2nd.
The Gallery on the Lake is located at 65 Gallery on the Lake Road in Buckhorn. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 705-657-1108 or visit www.galleryonthelake.com.
Art Gallery of Bancroft presents ‘I’ve Used up all My Courage’ by Holly Edwards
Work by Holly Edwards is on display during July at the Art Gallery of Bancroft. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
Holly Edwards works intuitively, each mark leading to the next as she creates her abstract pieces. Working with many different methods and mediums, Holly allows her paintings, sculptures, and mixed media work to evolve in an organic way, revealing themselves to her as she explores the processes of mark-making and sculpting.
‘I’ve Used Up All My Courage’, the title of Edwards’ exhibit at the Art Gallery of Bancroft, relates to the experience deciding to focus on art as a main occupation and jumping into the world of abstraction.
This show will be on display at the Art Gallery of Bancroft from Wednesday, July 3rd until Saturday, July 27th. An opening reception will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5th. Holly will be in attendance and will also be giving a talk describing her work and process.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint Avenue in Bancroft. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday. For more information, visit www.artgallerybancroft.ca.
Wildewood Gallery in Maynooth presents ‘Two Solitudes’ by Henry Melissa Gordon and Rocky Lawrence Green
Detail of portraits by Henry Melissa Gordon (left) and Rocky Green (right). ‘Two Solitudes’ at the Wildewood Gallery in Maynooth will feature work by both artists. (Photos courtesy of the artists)
‘Two Solitudes’ at the Wildewood Gallery in Maynooth features the latest painted portraits by Henry Melissa Gordon alongside new work by Rocky Lawrence Green.
This promises to be a wonderful exhibit with the work of these two talented local painters. Not to be missed! An opening reception will be held at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30th.
Wildewood Gallery is located at 33012 Highway 62 North in Maynooth. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 613-338-3134 or visit them on Facebook.
Artspace in Peterborough presents ‘Enawendewin/Relationship’
A garden being planted in the Anishinaabe tradition at Artspace in Peterborough, part of the ‘Enawendewin/Relationship’ project where four visiting artists will use the garden, along with two planted at The Mount Community Centre and in Curve Lake, as a site of learning and creation, considering what the garden can mean in today’s world. (Photo: Artspace / Facebook)
‘Enawendewin/Relationship’ looks at the Anishinaabe practice of planting gardens in such a way that each plant is positioned in such a way as to promote the health of the whole garden. The garden can then thrive without much care. In the past, this allowed the Anishinaabe to go off travelling and return later to harvest their gardens and gather supplies for the winter ahead.
Curated by William Kingfisher, this project explores Enawendewin in the wider context of community and our relationships with each other and the world around us. Three gardens have been planted at Artspace, The Mount Community Centre, and in Curve Lake, and four visiting artists — Lisa Meyers, Ron Benner, David Deleary, and Anong Migwans Beam — will use these gardens as sites of learning and creation, considering what the garden can mean in today’s world.
The artists will also conducting workshops and community activities throughout the summer, culminating in a group show at Artspace in November.
Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough and offers barrier-free access (to all but Gallery 2) and free admission during regular open hours: Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George. For more information, call 705-748-3883 or visit artspace-arc.org.
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington features ‘BOOP Museum’ by Sameer Farooq, and a corn roast with artist Ron Benner
On the final day of Sameer Farooq’s BOOP Museum exhibit, young children will be invited to “loot” the dolls in the museum, an ironic observation of the history of museums appropriating artifacts from various cultures. (Photo courtesy of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington)
This exhibit by Sameer Farooq, curated by Sandy Saad, is a fictional museum made up of dolls of all shapes and sizes. Built to be accessible to children, this ‘museum’ encourages participation and questions the way the function of objects can change in the museum setting.
Museums have a history of taking cultural artifacts from various cultures, which has been referred to as looting. In the spirit of looting, Farooq invites children from the community to come and “loot” his BOOP Museum at the closing of the show!
Farooq is a Canadian artist of Pakistani and Ugandan Indian descent, whose work has been featured at galleries and museums around the world.
The BOOP Museum exhibit will be on display until Friday, July 5th and, on this final day of the exhibit (for one hour from 4 to 5 p.m.), children between the ages of 4 and 10 are invited to plunder the exhibit and take whatever dolls they choose. This could be a fun time for young children looking for something to do (you’ll need to sign up your child to participate).
Artist Ron Benner, whose multimedia installation ‘Trans/mission: Barley-Corn-Maize’ is on display all year in the Loft Gallery at Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, will be serving up free freshly roasted corn and barley soup on July 19th. (Photo courtesy of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington)
Later in July, there will be another fun free event! On Friday, July 19th from 5 to 7:30 p.m., all are welcome to visit the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington for some freshly roasted corn and barley soup made by artist Ron Benner himself! Singer-songwriter Frank Ridsdaler from London, Ontario, will also be performing live music during the event.
This corn roast is in conjunction with Benner’s commissioned project in the Loft Gallery. A year-long site-specific installation, Benner created ‘Trans/mission: Barley-Corn-Maize’ in response to the history of the building housing the centre, which was an operating barley mill in the early 20th century.
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is located at 143 Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville. Hours of operation are 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Friday to Sunday. Admission to exhibits and artist talks is free. For more information, visit www.vac.ca.
Candace Shaw was elected at the NDP candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha at a nomination meeting on June 26, 2019. The former executive director of the Peterborough Folk Festival recently moved back to Peterborough after working in the cultural industry in Toronto for the past six years. (Photo via canadaceshawptbo.com)
Candace Shaw has been nominated as the NDP candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha in the fall federal election.
NDP members chose Shaw over David Tough and Mallory MacDonald at a nomination meeting on Wednesday night (June 26) at the Peterborough Public Library.
A Keene native, Shaw graduated from Trent University with a B.A. Honours in English Literature in 2005. The following year, she began working with the Peterborough Folk Festival where she was artistic director as well as executive director until 2013, when she moved to Toronto.
While in Toronto, she helped plan and manage cultural and music events for Harbourfront Centre, the Toronto Christmas Market, and Dreams Unlimited.
In 2014, Shaw founded Canadian Women Working in Music (now Secret Frequency), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and fair pay in the music industry. The organization issues a “Canadian Festival Report Card” to encourage gender parity at music festivals across Canada, a report that has received coverage in national media. In 2018, the report graded 113 festivals in every province and territory — including the Peterborough Music Festival (which got a B) and Peterborough Musicfest (which got a D).
The 42-year-old Shaw moved back to Peterborough in the spring of this year and, in June, declared her intention to run for the nomination as the federal Peterborough-Kawartha NDP candidate.
“As a lifelong culture worker, I am familiar with precarious work and the stresses of the ‘gig economy,’ and I am eager to fight for workers’ rights, equal pay and pay transparency, affordable childcare and a strong education system for families, and affordable housing,” Shaw wrote on her candidate website.
“I am an ardent advocate for safe, legal, barrier-free abortion. And I know that the path to economic stability is through sustainability, investing in our citizens, and facing the threats of climate change head-on.”
The other two nominees were 48-year-old David Tough, a scholar, historian, educator, author, writer, and musician (he wrote some of the songs for the upcoming Beau Dixon play at 4th Line Theatre), and 33-year-old Mallory MacDonald, a former personal support worker and a local actress and costume maker.
In the October 21st federal election, Shaw will be up against Liberal incumbent Maryam Monsef, Conservative candidate Mike Skinner, and Green Party candidate Brock Grills.
Periwinkle is frequently found at garden centres and sold as ornamental ground cover, but this non-native plant is extremely invasive in Ontario. Native plant alternatives include wild ginger, wild strawberry, or mayapple. (Photo: James Miller)
With growing season upon us, many of us are eagerly planting vegetables, annuals, and perennials in our yards.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jenn McCallum, GreenUP Coordinator of Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods (SUN) Program.
However, before heading to a nearby nursery or taking a cutting from an attractive plant, consider that some plants are more suitable for our local environment than others.
You may have heard plants being referred to as native, aggressive, or invasive. These terms are important to know when it comes to selecting your plants, but the choices can be difficult to navigate.
“Native species are plants that have been here for such a long time that other plants and animals have evolved, and sometimes adapted, around the existence of the native plant,” explains Vern Bastable, manager of Greenup Ecology Park.
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Ecology Park carries a wide selection of native plants, including bee balm, purple coneflower, and wild strawberry. In addition to providing excellent habitat for pollinators, each of these plants has edible and medicinal properties for humans. These plants are perennials, meaning that as long as they are planted properly and regularly watered, they should come back year after year.
Dozens of varieties of native plants such as wildflowers, ferns, trees, and shrubs are available at the GreenUP Ecology Park Garden Market, open all summer long, Thursday through Sunday. (Photo: GreenUP)
Aggressive plants can spread quickly, moving into unintended areas of a garden. But this does not mean they are necessarily affecting the environment in a negative way. For example, the aforementioned wild strawberry is known to spread aggressively through its trailing root system, but its native status and fruit bearing ability make it favourable.
In addition to all the native plants and some not-so-bad aggressive plants in the province, there are plants that are invasive in Ontario. This means they have been brought here from elsewhere in the world, commonly Europe or Asia, and have a known tendency to spread — and even outcompete native species.
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“When invasive plants are allowed to establish, they will take over the ecosystem, altering it irreversibly to the detriment of the environment, economy, and social enjoyment,” says Belinda Junkin, executive director of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council. “If invasive plants are allowed to spread uncontrollably, they will become a costly and difficult issue to resolve in the future.”
Invasive species outcompete native plants by growing earlier and faster, and by taking in more nutrients and sunlight than native species. The Invading Species Awareness Program and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council have more information about which plants and animals are considered invasive in the province.
Some invasive species have been intentionally introduced in Ontario for food, or because they are attractive and self-sustaining in garden plots. For example, European buckthorn was planted in fencerows and windbreaks on North American farms in the 1880s. Buckthorn produces bluish black berries. When birds eat the berries, the seeds are quickly and widely distributed through their fecal matter, allowing this plant to proliferate and outcompete shrubs that are native to this area.
European Common Reed (phragmites australis) is an invasive plant that can make it difficult for slow-moving turtles to access wetlands or waterways where they live. The plant emits toxins from its roots that inhibit the growth of other plant species near it. (Photo: Wasyl Bakowsky)
By contrast, other invasive species have arrived unintentionally, such as European Common Reed (phragmites australis). It is unknown how this species arrived in North America from Eurasia. Phragmites is often seen growing along highway ditches or wetland shorelines, and can grow up to six metres (20 feet) tall. This invasive grass is able to spread quickly by seed and through underground shoots.
Densely packed phragmite stems can make it difficult for slow-moving turtles to access wetlands or waterways where they live. Further, this plant emits toxins from its roots that inhibit the growth of other plant species near it, allowing it to proliferate further.
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With all of this in mind, you may be wondering what you can do to prevent the spread of invasive plants in Ontario.
First, you can learn which plants are invasive, and be sure to research plants before you take a cutting or purchase them for your yard. The Ontario Invading Species Awareness Program and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council are great resources for learning about these species, which you may not have known are invasive.
For example, periwinkle, goutweed, and English ivy are frequently found at garden centres and sold as ornamental ground covers, but are actually native to Europe and Asia and are extremely invasive here in Ontario.
Grade 6 students at Kawartha Heights Public School in Peterborough pose with bags full of invasive garlic mustard, after pulling the plants from their schoolyard last year. (Photo: GreenUP)
You can also learn what kind of soil and light conditions you have on your property, and consult the Grow Me Instead: Beautiful Non-Invasive Plants for Your Garden guide for selecting native plants that can beautifully replace the invasive options.
For example, replace invasive periwinkle with native wild ginger, wild strawberry, or mayapple. The guide provides a great list of native swap-outs for the invasive counterparts.
Researchers are monitoring the spread of invasive species. You can help by reporting them online at the EDDMapS (Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System) website.
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This reporting app includes images, descriptions, and distribution maps to help you identify invasive species. You can also take your own pictures and use the built-in GPS to quickly report invasive species, right from your location.
You can also get involved in invasive species removal programs through the Invading Species Awareness Program or Ontario Invasive Plant Council.
And consider making a donation to the Ontario Invasive Plant Council. The provincial government has recently cut all of its funding to the council, which is the province’s primary source of information and the coordinating body for invasive plant management and control.
Two young children show off their new native plants they selected at the 2019 GreenUP Ecology Park plant sale in May. (Photo: GreenUP)
If you’re removing invasive species from your yard, be sure to dispose of them properly. They should not be composted but rather put in the garbage, or used as fuel for your next campfire.
You can also learn to make use of some invasive plants. If you’re pulling garlic mustard plants, you may later add the leaves to salads because this plant is edible. Another great use of an invasive is to make solitary bee houses from invasive phragmites; the stems are hollow and can be bundled to make perfect nesting areas for native bees to lay their eggs.
Enjoy your garden this summer by planting native, locally adapted species that will not only look beautiful but will also showcase our natural heritage.
To purchase a wide selection of native wildflowers, shrubs and trees, visit Greenup Ecology Park at 1899 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough. The Garden Market is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Peterborough—Kawartha MPP Dave Smith presents a certificate to GreenUP executive director Brianna Salmon at an event held at Ecology Park on June 25, 2019, recognizing a $24,900 capital grant provided to GreenUP by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to install a low-water irrigation system at the park. Smith has been appointed parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs. (Photo: GreenUP)
Peterborough—Kawartha MPP Dave Smith has received a promotion.
On Wednesday (June 26), Premier Doug Ford announced the parliamentary assistants who hold special responsibilities as part of the Ontario Government. The naming of new parliamentary assistants is a result of the Ford government’s Cabinet shuffle announced last week.
Smith has been appointed as parliamentary assistant to Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs. Rickford’s ministerial role was not affected by the Cabinet shuffle.
Northumberland—Peterborough South MPP David Piccini remains parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, a position he was appointed to after the Ford government was elected. However, he is now supporting a new minister, Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano, who was previously a backbencher.
The other MPP for the Kawarthas, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock MPP Laurie Scott, is now Minister of Infrastructure, having been moved from the Minister of Labour portfolio as a result of the Cabinet shuffle.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of the Kawarthas, including Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Hastings, and Northumberland.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms are forecast to develop Wednesday afternoon (June 26) and persist into this evening.
The main threats are wind gusts up to 100 km/h and 2 cm hail. There is also the threat of an isolated tornado.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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