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businessNOW – August 27, 2018

Young entrepreneur Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical (right) spent his summer in The Cube at the Innovation Cluster in the Slingshot program developing his business plan for an on-demand mobile eye examination clinic. He won $1,000 after pitching his idea to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

This week’s round-up of regional business news includes the winner of the pitch competition for the Innovation Custer’s Slingshot summer incubation program, the grand opening of a new skateboard and snowboard shop in downtown Peterborough, the launch of Amusé Coffee Co.’s second location in downtown Peterborough, approval of the City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan, and a delay in construction of the new urban park in downtown Peterborough.

Regional business events added this week include the Peterborough Chamber’s monthly breakfast meeting on September 11th, a seminar on a University of Toronto internship program for startups at Venture13 in Cobourg September 18th, the Peterborough Chamber’s seminar on business relationships in the era of machine intelligence on September 19th, and the Port Hope Chamber’s seminar on marijuana in the workplace on September 19th and community economic development workshop on September 20th.

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Young entrepreneur’s idea for a mobile eye exam business lands him $1,000

Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical makes his successful pitch to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical makes his successful pitch to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Young entrepreneur Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical has won $1,000 to grow his business, an on-demand mobile eye examination clinic for students, seniors, and others.

The Fleming College graduate participated in this year’s Slingshot, a summer incubation program from the Innovation Cluster and FastStart Peterborough for local entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 29.

Trepanier was one of the program participants who convinced a panel of judges with a 10-minute pitch of his business plan last Friday (August 24).

Last year, the Innovation Cluster and FastStart Peterborough launched Slingshot, the first summer incubation program of its kind in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Under the program, successful applicants receive coworking space in The Cube in downtown Peterborough from May to August, along with tools and resources to help them develop their businesses. At the end of the summer, program participants pitch their businesses for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize along with other prizes.

Trepanier was inspired to start Alexander Optical when he got his first eye exam at 16, after years of his vision impacting his education and extracurricular activities. Realizing there could be a better solution for access to eye care, he began a business plan.

“Alexander Optical provides a solution so students don’t have to go without getting their eyes tested or having professional eye care,” Trepanier says.

Through the summer, Trepanier grew his team, networked with other startups, and gained knowledge from workshops and specialists at the Innovation Cluster. For the next step in his business, Trepanier plans to involve eye care professionals and get local businesses to host pop-up clinics.

Trepanier made his successful pitch to judges Robert Gauvreau of Gauvreau & Associates, Maxine Mann of Fleming College, Le Nguyen of LLF Lawyers, Marcelo Sarkis Konig of Prima IP, and Helen Smith of Part Time CFO Services.

Runners up of the Slingshot pitch challenge were The Council of Indigenous Students, Wurk Connect, and Socialize.

 

Skateboard and snowboard shop in downtown Peterborough hosta a grand opening in September

Skateboarders hang out at the No Comply Boardshop in downtown Peterborough, which sells skateboards, longboards, snowboards, streetwear, shoes, and more. (Photo: No Comply Boardshop)
Skateboarders hang out at the No Comply Boardshop in downtown Peterborough, which sells skateboards, longboards, snowboards, streetwear, shoes, and more. (Photo: No Comply Boardshop)

No Comply Boardshop, a store in downtown Peterborough specializing in skateboarding, longboarding, snowboarding, and streetwear, will host a grand opening on Saturday, September 8th.

Owned by Adam Howe, himself a skateboarder and snowboarder, the store at 442 George Street has been open during the summer and offers skateboards, longboards, snowboards, streetwear, shoes, espresso drinks, and a selection of Peterborough local brands.

Adam says his intention with No Comply Boardshop is to create a local hub for skateboarders and snowboarders to get the goods they need, or to “just hang out and watch a skateboard or snowboard video”.

The September 8th grand opening will feature demonstrations by local skateboarders, food and beverages, and sales on select items.

No Comply Board Shop is open daily except Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (7 p.m. on Friday). For more information, visit nocomplyboardshop.com.

 

Amusé Coffee Co. launches The Edison at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough

Lindsay Brock, owner of Amusé Coffee Co., at The Edison, her second permanent location in the lobby of the VentureNorth building in downtown Peterborough.  (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Lindsay Brock, owner of Amusé Coffee Co., at The Edison, her second permanent location in the lobby of the VentureNorth building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Lindsay Brock, owner of Amusé Coffee Co. (641 George St. N., Peterborough), officially launched a second permanent location called The Edison last Thursday (August 23) in the lobby of the VentureNorth building at 270 George Street North in downtown Peterborough.

Since March 2018, Brock had piloted a pop-up cafe at the location two days a week, offering fair trade organic whole bean coffee and baked goods. Successful sales at VentureNorth prompted Brock to open a permanent location there.

“The past five months serving at the VentureNorth building has been a great experience for Amusé’s business,” Brock says. “Being able to cover two locations downtown has allowed us to provide our specialty products on either sides of the downtown core, and with the new permanent location, we will now be providing more meal options.”

The Edison is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday.

 

City of Kawartha Lakes strategic community improvement plan approved by city council

 The City of Kawartha Lakes' Strategic Community Improvement Plan will provide financial incentives for aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial, mixed-use, and designated residential properties in communities within the city, including Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Strategic Community Improvement Plan will provide financial incentives for aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial, mixed-use, and designated residential properties in communities within the city, including Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — which provides a range of financial incentives for aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial, mixed-use, and designated residential properties within the city — was approved by city council at its August 14th Council meeting.

The plan will grants, loans, and tax relief available to eligible property and business owners in the city to encourage repairs and improvements, enable restoration of heritage buildings, create or retrofit affordable rental housing in mixed-use buildings, and support downtown main street revitalization.

City council will determine the specific financial incentives for this year at a later date, and the first intake of CIP applications is expected to begin this fall.

“The CIP is an important commitment and investment into our downtowns as our community hubs,” says Mayor Andy Letham. “Council recognizes the importance of vibrant and prosperous downtowns to our economy and the quality of life of our residents.”

Funding for the CIP financial programs was provided by the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Interested applicants should contact the Economic Development division at 705-324-9411 extension 1395 for help and more information on the application process. For more information about the CIP, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca.

 

Construction of new Louis Street urban park in downtown Peterborough delayed until spring

Concept illustration showing the Charlotte Street entrance to the planned Charlotte Street Urban Park.  (Illustration: AECOM)
Concept illustration showing the Charlotte Street entrance to the planned Charlotte Street Urban Park. (Illustration: AECOM)

Construction of the new urban park in the former Louis Street parking at Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough, originally expected to begin in the fall, has been delayed until spring 2019.

The delay is required to meet requirements from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for proposed residential use of the property that was not part of the original plan for a park with space for community activities, an outdoor skating rink in the winter, and water features in the summer.

The City of Peterborough decided to explore a public-private partnership on a section of the property, that could result in a private sector partner building a public washroom, office, and storage space in exchange for acquiring property for potential commercial and residential space next to the urban park.

Residential uses on the property would be a change of use, leading to additional requirements from the Ministry of the Environment. Soil testing is currently underway.

“Encouraging the construction of new residential units next to the urban park would increase the activity in the park and help create new units in our housing market,” says Jeffrey Humble, Director of Planning and Development Services. “As part of the agreement, the private sector partner would provide public facilities — washroom and storage space, for example — to support the operation of the park.”

The city will issue a request for proposals from parties interested in a public-private partnership that adds a residential development next to the urban park.

 

Peterborough Chamber PBX at Innovation Cluster on September 4

Peterborough Chamber PBX at Innovation Cluster on September 4

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next PBX (Peterborough Business Exchange) event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th at the Innovation Cluster (270 George St. N., 3rd Floor, Peterborough).

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.

For more information, peterboroughchamber.ca.

 

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough Season Kick-off Meeting on September 5

The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) launches its 2018-19 season with a kick-off meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5th at the Holiday Inn Waterfront (150 George St., Peterborough).

The meeting will feature three WBN members — 2018 Member of the Year Tracey Ormond of That’s A Wrap Catering, Monika Carmichael of Trent Valley Honda, and photographer Heather Doughty — sharing their stories with other members.

Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the speakers at 7:30 p.m.

The event is free for WBN members but anyone can register online for $50 and come as a guest (space permitting). For more information and to register as a guest, visit www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.

 

Peterborough Chamber hosts breakfast meeting with Ashley Lamothe on September 11

Peterborough Chamber hosts breakfast meeting with Ashley Lamothe on September 11

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s next “Chamber AM” breakfast meeting takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11th at the Carousel Restaurant & Tavern (116 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough)

Ashley Lamothe of Creative Kwe Coaching will be the guest speaker, on the topic “Empowerment in the Workplace”.

Coffee and breakfast is served from 7 to 8 a.m. followed by the guest speaker.

Admission is free (you just pay for what you order for breakfast).

 

Port Hope Chamber 17th Annual Golf Tournament on September 13

The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 17th Annual Golf Tournament beginning at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.) on Thursday, September 13th at the Ash Brook Golf Club (7215 Dale Rd., Port Hope).

The event includes lunch, 18 holes of golf (cart included), and a steak dinner. There will be a best ball fun tournament and prizes.

Tickets are $110. For more information and to register, visit www.porthopechamber.com.

 

Exploring New Ventures Closer to Home: Helping your Startup grow with top talent from UofT

Venture13 in Cobourg hosts seminar on University of Toronto internship program for startups on September 18

The Impact Centre in partnership with Northumberland CFDC and Venture13 is presenting a lunch and learn seminar on course-based internship program for early-stage startups offered by the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto.

“Exploring New Ventures Closer to Home: Helping your Startup grow with top talent from UofT” takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18th in the seminar room at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg).

Students in the Exploring New Ventures Closer to Home (ENV-C2H) program will work with your company (unpaid) for either 100 or 200 hours, learn about entrepreneurship, and earn an academic credit.

The seminar is free and lunch will be provided. Register at Eventbrite.

 

Peterborough Chamber hosts lunch-time seminar on business relationships in the era of machine intelligence on September 19

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s next Lunch Box Learning seminar takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th in the Chamber boardroom at 175 George Street North in Peterborough.

The topic will be “Business Relationships in the Age of Machine Intelligence and Automation” presented by Paul Teleki, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Lunch Box Learning is a noon-hour seminar series that’s open to Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN).

The seminar is free to attend, but please bring your own lunch.

For more information, visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca

 

Port Hope Chamber hosts lunchtime seminar on marijuana in the workplace on September 19

The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Marijuana in the Workplace: Is Your Workplace Ready?” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th at the Port Hope Council Chambers (56 Queen St., Port Hope).

The seminar will provide information on the rights and responsibilities of employers regarding the upcoming legalization of marijuana. Jason Schmidt of Schmidt Law Legal Services will be leading the discussion, along with Peter Treacy, Field Consultant from Peninsula Canada – Human Resources & Employer Advice.

Bring your own lunch (beverages will be provided). The event is free, but please RSVP by emailing admin@porthopechamber.com or calling 905-885-5519.

 

Kawartha Chamber presents Business After Hours in Bridgenorth on September 19

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next Business After Hours event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th.

During the “Bridgenorth Hop”, the Chamber will visit members in Bridgenorth, including Bridgenorth Deli, Style Boutique, and TCB Office Furniture & Supplies.

More details will be announced as the date nears.

 

Port Hope Chamber hosts community economic development workshop on September 20

The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Community Economic Development 101” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, September 20th at the Port Hope Lions Recreation Centre (29 Thomas St., Port Hope).

The interactive workshop, intended for municipal candidates, staff, community volunteers, and business professionals, will teach the basics of economic development and provide practical tools to help your municipality attract jobs, investment, and tackle economic development barriers.

The workshop is free, but advance registration is required by emailing admin@porthopechamber.com or calling 905-885-5519.

 

Lindsay Chamber Fall Golf Classic Tournament on September 20

The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Fall Golf Classic Tournament from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20th at the Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay).

The event fee of $141.25 includes a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf (cart included), and dinner. There will be prizes for women’s and men’s closest and longest drive, most honest and winning teams, and putting and chipping contests.

For more information and to register, visit www.lindsaychamber.com.

 

New Venture Workshop in Buckhorn on September 26

New Venture Session on September 26, 2018 is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. (Photo: Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development)
New Venture Session on September 26, 2018 is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. (Photo: Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development)

Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting a workshop for entrepreneurs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26th at St. Matthew – St. Aidans Church (1946 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn).

The “New Venture Session” is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. The session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, the business model canvas exercise, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and getting started on the “Startup Checklist”.

Presented in partnership with Selwyn Township, Trent Lakes, and Curve Lake First Nation, the workshop is free and you can register at www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-venture-workshop-tickets-48692197674.

 

Next Kawartha Chamber B.O.S.S. session takes place on October 2

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next B.O.S.S. (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) session is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at Camp Kawartha (1010 Birchview Rd., Douro-Dummer).

The session will explore team building programs, practices, and activities, and discuss the importance of establishing trust, setting goals, and honouring the goals of others. Refreshments will be provided.

More details will be coming soon. For more information, email events@kawarthachamber.ca.

 

Love Local Ptbo Business Expo on October 3

Love Local Expo 2018

The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Love Local Business Expo will take place this year from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3rd.

The region’s largest business showcase, in previous years the Expo took place at the Morrow Building during September. While spacious, the location was also somewhat uncomfortable during the heat of late summer and required a lot of carpets to cover up the concrete floor.

This year’s Expo is taking place at the Envinrude Centre, which features air conditioning and hardwood floors.

Watch for more details as the date gets closer, but you can register for a booth now at peterboroughchamber.ca.

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band returns to Peterborough’s Market Hall on September 25

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band, featuring the long-time lead guitarist from the iconic British progressive rock band, is performing at Market Hall in Peterborough on September 25, 2018. (Publicity photo)

Long-time Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is returning to Peterborough for a concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) on Tuesday, September 25th.

Barre has been touring with his own band for some time, and last performed at the Market Hall in April 2017 to rave reviews. He delivers blues-infused hard rock originals along with selections from the Jethro Tull catalogue — classic tunes like “A Song for Jeffrey”, “Aqualung”, “Locomotive Breath” and “Thick as a Brick”, but re-imagined with guitar front and centre.

The 72-year-old Barre was the guitarist in Jethro Tull from 1969 until 2012, making him the the longest-standing member of the band aside from founder Ian Anderson. He appeared on every Jethro Tull album except the band’s debut This Was (1968) and is particularly known for his guitar work on Aqualung (1971).

VIDEO: “Aqualung” – Jethro Tull

His instrumental for the title track of Aqualung was voted the 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK. Many virtuoso guitarists — including Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, and Jo Satriani — have credited Barre as an important influence on their playing.

Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Barre began his musical career in the early 1960s playing saxophone with Birmingham band The Moonrakers, and then joined The Noblemen (later renamed The Motivation).

Martin Barre played guitar with Jethro Tull from 1969 to 2012, making him the the longest-standing member of the band aside from founder Ian Anderson. (Photo: Jethro Tull)
Martin Barre played guitar with Jethro Tull from 1969 to 2012, making him the the longest-standing member of the band aside from founder Ian Anderson. (Photo: Jethro Tull)

In 1968, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull — which had formed in 1967 as a blues-rock band before later morphing into a progressive rock outfit — was having conflicts with the band’s guitarist Mick Abrahams and was holding auditions for a new guitarist.

Barre showed up for an audition but was so nervous he barely played. He returned for a second audition and, despite arriving without his own amplifier or guitar cord, he got the green light from Anderson.

For the next four decades, Barre performed as Jethro Tull’s guitarist (he sometimes played flute and mandolin). In addition to his role in Jethro Tull, he has worked with other musicians including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Jo Bonamassa, and Chris Thompson and has shared a stage with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.

In 1988, his playing on Jethro Tull’s 16th studio album Crest of a Knave earned him a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. The Grammy win was a controversial upset, as many did not consider the album — which beat out records by both Metallica and Jane’s Addiction — to be either hard rock or heavy metal. In fact, no one from the band was at the awards ceremony to accept the award, as they has been told they had zero chance of winning.

VIDEO: “Locomotive Breath” – The Martin Barre Band

In all, Jethro Tull has sold an estimated 60 million albums worldwide, with 11 gold and five platinum albums among them, and has been described by Rolling Stone as “one of the most commercially successful progressive rock bands”. The band continues to tour under Ian Anderson’s name, while Barre also performs songs from the band’s catalogue with his own band.

In the 1990s, while still with Jethro Tull, Barre began performing as a solo artist. He has since released six studio albums — A Summer Band (1992), A Trick of Memory (1994), The Meeting (1996), Stage Left (2003), Away With Words (2013), and Back To Steel (2015) — with his newest record Roads Less Travelled dropping at the end of August.

On Roads Less Travelled, Barre performs on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin.

VIDEO: “Rock Me Baby” – The Martin Barre Band

“I’ve concentrated on improving my songwriting over the last few years and as a result, I am really pleased with this new CD,” Barre says about Roads Less Travelled. “Although my playing has a lot of space in the music, I’ve worked a lot harder on the arrangements and lyrics. My goal is to have a CD that keeps the listener from beginning to end.”

At his Market Hall concert, he’ll be performing tracks from the new record — along with his other original tunes and, of course, some Jethro Tull songs — backed by members of his touring band: vocalist Dan Crisp, bassist Alan Thompson, and drummer Darby Todd.

Tickets for Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band are $38 for assigned regular seating and $48 for assigned table seating, or $78 for VIP table seats which include a pre-show meet and greet with Barre, a signed poster, and complimentary refreshments.

Tickets are available now in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

Guitarist Martin Barre. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)
Guitarist Martin Barre. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)
The other members of the Martin Barre Band: bassist Alan Thompson, vocalist Dan Crisp, and drummer Darby Todd. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)
The other members of the Martin Barre Band: bassist Alan Thompson, vocalist Dan Crisp, and drummer Darby Todd. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)

‘Sugar Road’ is sweet summer theatre

James Barrett as Ray, Sarah Quick as Caroline, Tara Koehier as Hannah, and Jake Simons as Jesse Emberley in the Globus Theatre production of "Sugar Road" as the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon until September 1, 2018. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)

With the summer theatre season rapidly coming to a close, Globus Theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon presents the final show of its summer season with Kristen Da Silva’s new romantic comedy Sugar Road.

Directed by Globus’ artistic director Sarah Quick, Sugar Road is a lovely little show filled with laughs, heart, and romance that defied all my expectations. In many ways, Sugar Road is the type of show made for summer theatre and is a perfect way to cap off the season.

Written by Oakville based playwright Kristen Da Silva, Sugar Road made its debut in October 2017 at Theatre Orangeville to positive reviews.

Globus’ Sugar Road is somewhat of a revival of that production, with Sarah Quick reprising her supporting role of brash country music fan Caroline Dawn, and actor Jake Simons returning to take on the romantic lead as country music heart throb Jesse Emberley.

Globus Theatre also obtained the elaborate set, special lighting, and spectacular artwork from the original production, all beautifully designed by Theatre Orangeville’s production designer Beckie Morris.

The result is a very different-looking show, making Globus’ presentation of Sugar Road something special.

Sugar Road follows Hannah Taylor (Tara Koehier) who, along with her lovable handyman Ray (James Barrett), struggles to keep her decaying amusement park Sugar Road open for business.

Handed down through three generations, Sugar Road is Hannah’s family’s legacy but, as beloved as the park is to her, it comes with its own share of bleak memories and personal heartbreak.

In an attempt to gain financial security to keep the park running, Hannah reluctantly decides to bring back the once-popular Spurs and Hearts Country Music Festival which at one time put Sugar Road on the map, but which Hannah ended when she took over the park upon the death of her mother.

To the great delight of Hannah’s best friend Caroline (Sarah Quick), the headliner of the festival is country music superstar Jesse Emberley (Jake Simons), who appeared at the final Spurs and Hearts festival 12 years before, when he was just starting out in the industry.

In "Sugar Road", Jesse Emberley (Jake Simons) is a country superstar headlining a resurrected music festival at Sugar Road, a failing amusement park owned by Hannah Taylor (Tara Koehier), who had a whirlwhind romance with Jake when he played at the final festival 12 years before.  (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
In “Sugar Road”, Jesse Emberley (Jake Simons) is a country superstar headlining a resurrected music festival at Sugar Road, a failing amusement park owned by Hannah Taylor (Tara Koehier), who had a whirlwhind romance with Jake when he played at the final festival 12 years before. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)

Caroline doesn’t understand Hannah’s disinterest in Jesse Emberley, but what Hannah isn’t telling anyone is that she and Jesse met the last time he rode through town in a magical night that conjured up emotions that hit to close to home. Now, with the crowds clamoring for Jesse Emberley, and a handsome singer sneaking around the amusement park on his own emotional mission, all roads are leading to a place and time that was left behind long ago.

For some people, country music is an acquired taste and I’ll admit that, with some notable exceptions, it’s a taste I haven’t acquired. Although Sugar Road features a country singer as the romantic lead, a lot of rural humour, and a country music festival as the backdrop of the show, it’s not about country music. It’s a wonderful show about magical summer nights, young love, generational loyalty, family secrets, and the cult of celebrity.

Anyone who has ever been a fan of someone or something, or who has had a brush with fame, will find something they can relate to in Sugar Road. But most of all, it’s a show that pulls on the heartstrings, much like a Hallmark TV movie — but with a lot more depth and much better acting.

If you don’t like country music, don’t let that dissuade you from seeing Sugar Road.. Of course, if you are a fan of country and everything that goes along with it, then why haven’t you bought your ticket yet? This show was written just for you!

Toronto-based actress Tara Koehler makes her Globus Theatre debut in the leading role of Hannah Taylor and gives a beautiful performance as a woman with a tender heart who has hardened it to protect her from the past. Tara creates a character who drifts between conflicting emotions while struggling to keep the wall around her heart standing. Due to the excitement of her friend Caroline, cracks in the wall begin to appear as Caroline continues to prattle on about Jesse Emberley.

What is interesting is how the show features different levels of generational drama, and how each generation’s story has created the wall around Caroline’s heart. This gives the character a certain emotional complexity that Tara is able to play with, and as a result gives the audience a character they come to care about deeply.

Meanwhile, there is something very special about Jake Simons and his portrayal of Jesse Emberley. Jake has this impressive presence as an actor that carries over to the character. Throughout the opening act, the character of Jesse is built up almost as an enigma, creating a mythical figure of the celebrity as being more than human. The great thing about Jesse is that he really is just a good guy with a big heart.

Jake Simons as Jesse Emberley on the set of "Sugar Road". Both Jake and the set (along with Sarah Quick) appeared in the original production last year at Theatre Orangeville.  (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
Jake Simons as Jesse Emberley on the set of “Sugar Road”. Both Jake and the set (along with Sarah Quick) appeared in the original production last year at Theatre Orangeville. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)

Jake has a natural star power that gives the character the larger-than-life presence it needs, but his easygoing charm also gives the character the heart that makes Jesse so real to the audience. It’s a great performance by an incredibly charismatic actor.

James Barrett transforms handyman Ray Bishop into the kind of character he plays so well. Big hearted, not too bright, protective, and harboring secrets of his own, often Ray is played as comic relief, but he also finds himself entangled in the drama of the past.

It’s a funny but tender role for James, who gives a solid supporting performance.

But it’s Sarah Quick who often gives the biggest performances as the brash and overzealous Caroline, who paints a fantasy picture of Jesse Emberley that collides with Hannah’s reality. With humour that’s often over the top, Sarah gives one of the funniest performances I’ve ever seen from her.

One of the many special posters for "Sugar Road" designed by Theatre Orangeville's Beckie Morris.  (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
One of the many special posters for “Sugar Road” designed by Theatre Orangeville’s Beckie Morris. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)

The highlight of the show is Sarah’s monologue at the end of the first act as she battles with a sleeping bag that has turned her into a human burrito. It may be the funniest thing I’ve seen on the stage so far in 2018.

Her scenes with Jake Simons are also hysterical, as she becomes the human embodiment of the crazed fan that lives in all of us.

I cannot express enough how much I fell in love with Sugar Road. I didn’t expect the show to capture my sometimes cynical heart as much as it did.

I also found it interesting how the show played with fandom and celebrity worship, and explored how celebrities are just people with their own stories to tell.

It made me reflect on the interactions I’ve had with famous people in the past — how real I found many of them, but also how I have romanticized some of those encounters over the years as well.

But mainly I couldn’t help but get caught up in the sweet love story, and find that special magic that exists at Sugar Road.

The summer theatre in the Kawarthas has been extraordinarily good this year, and I’ve seen winner after winner over the past few months. If you’ve been waiting for a show with a perfect combination of laughter, romance, and heart, then Sugar Road is the one for you. Make the Lakeview Arts Barn your destination for a memorable night of theatre that you don’t want to miss.

Sugar Road runs until Saturday, September 1st at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon. Shows start at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, August 25th and Thursday, August 30th. A three-course table d’hôte menu is available at 6 p.m. prior to every evening performance. Tickets are $34.50 for the show only, or $71 if you want the dinner and the show. For tickets, visit the box office at Lakeview Arts Barn or call 1-800-304-7897 or 705-738-2037.

The Beach Report for August 24 – 30, 2018

A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

Every Friday during swimming season, we post a weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the Kawarthas and update it throughout the week.

As of August 25, 2018, the following beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming:

  • Wicklow 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)
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.

 

Peterborough City/County

City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)

Roger’s Cove (131 Maria St, Peterborough) – SAFE

Beavermead (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) – SAFE

Peterborough County Beaches (sampled weekly)

Back Dam Beach (902 Rock Rd., Warsaw, Township of Douro-Dummer) – SAFE

Buckhorn (John Street, Buckhorn) – SAFE

Crowe’s Line Beach (240 Crowe’s Line Rd, Harvey) – SAFE

Curve Lake Lance Woods Park (Chemong St S, Curve Lake) – SAFE

Curve Lake Henry’s Gumming (Whetung St E, Curve Lake) – SAFE

Douro (205 Douro Second Line, Douro-Dummer) – SAFE

Ennismore (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore) – SAFE

Hiawatha (1 Lakeshore Rd, Hiawatha) – SAFE

Jones Beach (908 Jones Beach Road, Bridgenorth) – SAFE

Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) – SAFE

Norwood (12 Belmont St, Norwood) – SAFE

Sandy Lake (1239 Lakehurst Road, Municipality of Trent Lakes) – SAFE

Selwyn (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn) – SAFE

Squirrel Creek Conservation Area (2445 Wallace Point Rd, South Monaghan) – SAFE

Warsaw Caves (289 Caves Rd, Warsaw) – SAFE

Peterborough County Beaches (sampled monthly)

Belmont Lake (376 Miles of Memories Road, Belmont) – SAFE

Chandos Beach (Hwy 620, North Kawartha) – SAFE

Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Methune) – SAFE

Quarry Bay (1986 Northey’s Bay Rd, Woodview) – SAFE

White’s Beach (Clearview Drive, Galway) – SAFE

 

City of Kawartha Lakes

Bexley Township Area

Blanchard’s Road Beach – OPEN

Bobcaygeon Area

Beach Park – OPEN

Riverview Beach Park – OPEN

Eldon Township Area

Centennial Park West – OPEN

Emily/Omemee Area

Omemee Beach – OPEN

Fenelon Falls Area

Birch Point – OPEN

Bond Street – OPEN

Sturgeon Point Beach – OPEN

Laxton Township Area

Head Lake – OPEN

Norland Bathing Area – OPEN

Mariposa Township Area

Valentia Beach (aka Sandbar Beach) – OPEN

Somerville Township Area

Burnt River Beach – Somerville – OPEN

Burnt River Four Mile Lake – Unavailable

Verulam Township Area

Centennial Beach – OPEN

Verulam Recreational Park – OPEN

 

Haliburton County

Algonquin Highlands Area

Dorset Parkette – OPEN

Elvin Johnson Park (aka Stanhope Beach) – OPEN

Dysart et al Area

Eagle Lake Beach – OPEN

Haliburton Lake South Bay – OPEN

Sand Point (aka Indian Point) – OPEN

Pine Lake Beach – OPEN

Sandy Cove Beach – OPEN

Silver Lake (aka Kashawigamog Lake) – OPEN

Highlands East Area

Gooderham Beach – OPEN

Paudash Lake Beach – OPEN

Lake Wilbermere Beach – OPEN

Glamour Lake Beach – OPEN

Minden Hills Area

Bissett Beach – OPEN

Little Horseshoe Lake Beach – OPEN

Minden Rotary Lagoon Beach – OPEN

Minden Rotary Main Beach – OPEN

Twelve Mile Lake Beach – OPEN

 

Northumberland County

Brighton Area

Cedardale – OPEN

Little Lake – OPEN

Campbellford Area

Crowe Bay Fun Park – OPEN

Hastings North – OPEN

Hastings South – OPEN

Seymour Conservation Area – OPEN

Port Hope/Cobourg Area

Bewdley Beach – OPEN

Harwood Beach – OPEN

Port Hope Beach East – OPEN

Port Hope Beach West – OPEN

Sandy Bay Park – OPEN

Victoria Beach (Cobourg) – OPEN

Wicklow Beach – POSTED

nightlifeNOW – August 23 to 29

London Ontario pop-rocker Sarah Smith performs a free concert at the Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort in Roseneath on the shores of Rice Lake on Saturday, August 25. (Photo: Lani Sanders)

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, August 23 to Wednesday, August 29.

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.

ARIA

331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333

Saturday, August 25

10pm - Ender Bender

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 13
10pm - ARIA Frosh Week ft Loud Luxury

Thursday, September 20
9pm - Frosh Jam 18 (featuring Hydee, Itek, Lukav, Disco Godfathers, Kurrent, Tropical Dust, $lim $ahdlyn, Yody, Chandler F)

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Friday, August 24

9pm - Maqueque ft Jane Bunnett ($25)

Saturday, August 25

9pm - Maqueque ft Jane Bunnett ($25)

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
9:30pm - Nhapitapi

Arthur's Pub

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

Thursday, August 23

8pm - Karaoke night

Friday, August 24

8-11pm - Kassy Gray And Jesse Orser

Saturday, August 25

8-11pm - Brian Ferris

Sunday, August 26

4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Ugly Horse

Monday, August 27

7-9pm - Rob Phillips

Tuesday, August 28

7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman

Wednesday, August 29

8pm - Open mic

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
8-11pm - Downbeat

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

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

Friday, August 24

8:30pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party ($10)

Saturday, August 25

9pm - Karoake

Beard Free Brewing

649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337

Sunday, August 26

2-5pm - Acoustic Jam hosted by Jim Murdoch & Joe Mathieu

Black Horse Pub

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

Thursday, August 23

7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio

Friday, August 24

5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Broken Harmony

Saturday, August 25

5pm - 3/4 House Brand; 8:30pm - Flashback

Sunday, August 26

3pm - Joe Bulger

Monday, August 27

7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie

Tuesday, August 28

7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill

Wednesday, August 29

7pm - Sean Hully

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 30
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio

Friday, August 31
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Cadillacs

Saturday, September 1
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective

Sunday, September 2
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie

Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort

7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366

Saturday, August 25

7pm - Sarah Smith

VIDEO: "Trust The Ride" - Sarah Smith

Boiling Over's Coffee Vault

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

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
7-9pm - James Higgins

Canoe & Paddle

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

Friday, August 24

5-8pm - Avery Florence (Racing Awareness for Mental Health fundraiser)

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029

Friday, August 24

7pm - Cindy and Scott

Champs Sports Bar

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

Thursdays

7pm - Open mic

Chemong Lodge

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

Thursday, August 23

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

Friday, August 24

7-11pm - Paul Hickey and Special Guests

Saturday, August 25

7-11pm - Youth performers (patio)

Sunday, August 26

2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)

Wednesday, August 29

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

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
7-11pm - The Donny Woods Band

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

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

Saturday, August 25

9pm - Jonny and Jane

Wednesday, August 29

8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard

Coach & Horses Pub

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

Thursdays

10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren

Fridays

9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross

Wednesdays

7-11pm - Live music

Dobro Restaurant & Bar

287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645

Friday, August 24

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Saturday, August 25

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Wednesday, August 29

Open stage

Dominion Hotel

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

Saturday, August 25

1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Suzie Vinnick

Sunday, August 26

12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Chadmire & Taylor

Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

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

Saturday, August 25

1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Alan Black & The Steady Band (donations appreciated)

Dreams of Beans

138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406

Thursday, August 23

8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline

Wednesday, August 29

8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports

Frank's Pasta and Grill

426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727

Friday, August 24

9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ

Saturday, August 25

8pm - The StageCoach Riders; 11:30pm - DJ

Wednesday, August 29

8-11pm - Open Mic

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
8pm - Little Lake; 11:30pm - DJ

Ganaraska Hotel

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

Friday, August 24

10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe

Saturday, August 25

2pm & 10pm - 2pm & 10pm - Straight Shooter

Wednesday, August 29

8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe

Saturday, September 1
2pm & 10pm - Bax Little Rock Band

The Garnet

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

Thursday, August 23

5pm - Pints N Politics; 8:30pm - The Hypochondriacs and Blue Hazel

Friday, August 24

Tyler Del Pino

Saturday, August 25

Anonymous Dysco

Sunday, August 26

8pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series presents A Keyboards! Farewell w/ Justin Million

Tuesday, August 28

Jazzmania

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 30
5pm - Pints N Politics; 10pm - Radiation Risks, Gashes, & more TBA ($10)

Friday, August 31
The Slit

Sunday, September 2
8pm - Avery Florence

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Saturday, August 25

8pm - Benefit Dance for Dale & Cindy Price ft Blue Mood and Relativity ($15 for 2 in advance, $10 per person at door)

Coming Soon

Wednesday, September 12
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)

Thursday, September 13
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)

Gordon Best Theatre

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

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
8-11pm - FIn de Fiesta presents "Salvaje" ($25 in avance at The Only or www.eventbrite.ca/e/fin-de-fiesta-flamenco-presents-salvaje-at-gordon-best-theatre-in-peterborough-tickets-46725918480, $25 at door)

Saturday, September 15
9pm - Snak The Ripper w/ special guests D-Rec & Known ($25, in advance at www.showpass.com/snakpeterborough/)

Hastings House Restaurant & Bar

27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301

Friday, August 24

8:30-11:30pm - Patrick Maloney

Saturday, August 25

9-11:30pm - Broken Harmony

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
9pm - Muddy Hack

Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront

150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144

Friday, August 24

6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Cheryl Lescom (($10)

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Jack de Keyzer (($10)

Hot Belly Mama's

378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544

Thursday, August 23

6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Dave Mowat Blues Band

Coming Soon

Sunday, September 16
1-4pm - Monthly jazz jam

Marley's Bar & Grill

17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545

Friday, August 24

7-10pm - Washboard Hank

Saturday, August 25

7-10pm - Sonny and Cloudy

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
7-10pm - Kayla Howran

Saturday, September 1
7-10pm - Bad Luck Woman

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

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

Thursday, August 23

7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger

Friday, August 24

8pm - Cale Crowe

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
8pm - Gunslingers

McThirsty's Pint

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

Thursdays

9pm - Live music with JJ Thompson

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

Tuesdays

9pm - Vintage Tuesdays ft Brendan Lawless

Wednesdays

9pm - Live music

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

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

Thursday, August 23

7pm - Greg Hannah

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 30
7pm - Garage Dog

Moody's Bar & Grill

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

Saturday, August 25

2-5pm - Michael C. Duguay (no cover, donations appreciated)

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 5
8:30pm - Open mic

Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio

3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100

Sunday, August 26

3pm - Brennen Wilson

Tuesday, August 28

7-9pm - North Country Express

Oasis Bar & Grill

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

Thursdays

6:30pm - Live music

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Wednesdays

6:30pm - Live music

Pappas Billiards

407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010

Thursday, August 23

7-10pm - Open Mic

Saturday, August 25

1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest

Partista Café

23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063

Friday, August 24

4-6pm - Matt Vanschaik

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
4-6pm - Paul Lobe

Pastry Peddler

17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333

Coming Soon

Friday, September 28
7pm - Robert Atyeo ($20)

Publican House Brewery

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

Friday, August 24

6-9pm - Shai Peer

Saturday, August 25

7-10pm - Mike Graham

Sunday, August 26

3-6pm - Ace and the Kid

Coming Soon

Friday, August 31
6-9pm - Cale Crowe

Saturday, September 1
7-10pm - Shai Peer

Sunday, September 2
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

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

Friday, August 24

8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald

Tuesday, August 28

8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson

Red Dog Tavern

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

Thursday, August 23

Connect the Dot

Friday, August 24

Paper Shakers

Saturday, August 25

10pm - Noise Grinder and Mudlifter ($10)

Tuesday, August 28

9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 30
7pm - Bywater Blues & Wendy's B-day Bash ft Mumbo Jumbo Combo, Kerry Jayne, jane e. gray, Cate Morgan, Lucas Mullins, Larry Saidman, Anane and Muno, Bywater Blues, Charlie Earle, Johann Burkhardt, The Deadcats, Kate Kelly, Mike Roger, Meg O'Sullivan & Caitlin O'Connor, Ethan Wyatt & Alli Stanbury, Michaela Hetherington, Hillary Dumoulin, Billy Marks and Taktikill, ravioli and DJ Thibault (Latin dance music), Jacques Graveline ($5 or donation at the door. $10 reserved table seating available. Call/text Wendy Fischer at 705 808 5175 to reserve a table.

Saturday, September 1
9pm - Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers

Friday, September 7
9pm - Anvil ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21759/)

Saturday, September 8
9pm - BA Johnston, Deathsticks, Peace Sand Rest ($4 before 10pm, $8 after)

Saturday, September 15
Pride Romp

Saturday, September 29
Union City

Saturday, October 13
10pm - Classified ($30 or $89 VIP, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21742/)

Thursday, November 8
10pm - Jesse Roper ($10, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21861/)

Thursday, November 8
10pm - Ria Mae ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21846/)

Riley's

257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

The Social

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

Saturday, August 25

10pm - Austin Carson Band w/ Niamh & Jason, Electric Catfish, Dean James, Missy Knott

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 1
9pm - Molly's Chamber

Southside Pizzeria

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

Fridays

9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Jim Russel

Tuesdays

9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Art Lajambe

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

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

Saturday, August 25

9:30pm - Comedy Show hosted by Melo and ft JJ Lieberman, Dave Macinnis, Airel Kagan, Nathan Texeira, Kelly Zemnickis, Kevin Ze, Mike Mitchell (no cover)

The Twisted Wheel

379 Water St., Peterborough

Thursday, August 23

7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank with special guest Robert Atyeo

The Venue

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

Coming Soon

Tuesday, October 16
8pm - Merkules w/ Caspian, Evil Ebenezer, Lil Windex ($35 or $100 VIP, in advance at www.ephin.com/products/merkules-peterborough-on-oct-16th-19?variant=12409371918416)

Saturday, November 17
8:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($40, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21740/)

White House Hotel

173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444

Friday, August 24

5-9pm - High Waters Band

Saturday, August 25

5-9pm - High Waters Band

Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591

Tuesday, August 28

7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Fred Stillman (no cover)

Peterborough Musicfest closes out 2018 season with ’60s swamp-rock classics

Creedence Clearwater Revival (Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and John Fogerty) at the height of their success in 1968. Classic Albums Live will perform a note-for-note recreation of the band's greatest hits album "Chronicle, Vol. 1" at a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday, August 25th, the final concert of the 2018 season. (Photo: public domain)

Back in 2003, Craig Martin had an epiphany — and thousands upon thousands of classic rock fans remain so grateful it did.

Making the trek home to Toronto from Montreal with his cover band, the radio dial hit upon a station playing the first two tracks of The Rolling Stones’ album Exile On Main Street back to back.

Inspired, Martin suggested to his band that they play the entire side of the album during their set.

A few weeks later, as he relates in a January 2018 interview with Eric Volmers of The Calgary Herald, Martin found himself in the audience for a Beatles’ tribute act show.

“It was horrendous,” he reaclls. “I was thinking ‘This is so stupid (with) the costumes. It’s so restricting. “Where are the flutes? Oh, it’s a tape of an organ they are playing too?’ These guys looked like they should have been working at Burger King.

“I was really upset with the whole vibe of tribute shows.”

Those two experiences led to Martin producing and presenting his first Classic Albums Live concert just two months later.

Craig Martin, musician and founder of Classic Albums Live, plays rhythm guitar for the CCR Chronicle, Vol. 1 concerts. (Photo: Classic Albums Live)
Craig Martin, musician and founder of Classic Albums Live, plays rhythm guitar for the CCR Chronicle, Vol. 1 concerts. (Photo: Classic Albums Live)

Since then, with its mission to recreate the most influential and revered classic rock albums of our time, “note for note, cut for cut”, performed by the world’s best musicians, Classic Albums Live has covered music from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Boston, Supertramp, The Band, Neil Young, David Bowie, The Police, U2, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and many more.

And, on Saturday, August 25th at Del Crary Park, Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), as Peterborough Musicfest close out its 32nd season with Classic Albums Live performing CCR Chronicle, Vol 1. Admission is free to the 8 p.m. show.

VIDEO: “Long As I Can See The Light” – Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by Classic Albums Live

The Toronto-based concert series features a group of core musicians, with several others brought into the mix as needed for the record being presented. For example, for a 2006 presentation of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in Florida, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra was on board. Along the way, members of bands from Moist, Honeymoon Suite, and The Headstones have chipped in.

“I didn’t care about the way the people looked or how many people it took to recreate the album, as long as they could step up on stage and hit it,” Martin says.

The success of Classic Albums Live, says Martin, is clearly rooted in nostalgia, harkening back to a time when we did listen to entire albums in one sitting. Toss in the choosing of the right albums to cover — the albums that still matter to those old enough to remember — and the Baby Boomer flashback is complete.

VIDEO: “Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival

To maintain the desired effect, there is minimal, if any, onstage chit-chat or audience interaction between songs. Each show is a representation of how we heard the album featured.

In choosing to feature CCR’s Chronicle, Vol. 1, Classic Albums Live presents the band’s best-selling album, a greatest hits compilation of tracks from Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968), Bayou Country (1969), Green River (1969), Willy and the Poor Boys (1969), Cosmo’s Factory (1970), Pendulum (1970), and Mardi Gras (1972).

Released in January 1976, it features 20 tracks comprising 67 minutes of classic CCR tunes including “Susie Q”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “Lodi”, “Green River”, “Down on the Corner”, “Fortunate Son”, “Up Around The Bend”, “Long as I Can See the Light”, and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?”.

VIDEO: “Travelin’ Band” – Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by Classic Albums Live

Ranked at #59 in Rolling Stone’s updated version of its list of the 500 Greatest Albums, Chronicle, Vol. 1 has sold close to 6.4 million copies since 1991 when Neilsen SoundScan began tracking sales for Billboard — an achievement boosted in 2014 when it was re-released on vinyl as a limited edition.

For the older generation, Creedence Clearwater Revival needs no introduction. For others, the seminal rock quartet achieved four years of chart-topping success during the late ’60s and early ’70s. Fronted by lead singer and guitarist John Fogerty, the band also featured his older brother Tom on rhythm guitar, Stu Cook on bass, and Doug Clifford on drums.

Although the members originated from the San Francisco Bay area, their roots-rock music referenced the southern U.S. with lyrics about bayous, catfish, the Mississippi River, and more — coining the phrase “swamp rock” to describe their style of music.

VIDEO: Lookin’ Out My Back Door – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Despite their outstanding success, the band broke up in late 1972. John Fogerty, the band’s primary songwriter, had taken complete control of the group in both artistic direction and business matters, placing him at odds with the other members of the band (John’s brother Tom resigned from the band in 1970) and, later, the band’s record label.

Year of acrimony and lawsuits followed and, while John Fogerty went on to a solo career, he refused to perform any CCR songs in concert. He finally did so at a concert in 1987 in Los Angeles, after Bob Dylan and George Harrison joined him on stage and told him “if you don’t, the whole world’s gonna think ‘Proud Mary’ is Tina Turner’s song.”

With all the heat and humidity this summer, a little “swamp rock” courtesy of Classic Albums Live is a fitting finale to the 2018 Peterborough Musicfest season.

VIDEO: “I Put A Spell On You” (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins) – Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by Classic Albums Live

 

Peterborough Musicfest presented 18 free-admission concerts featuring a total of 20 acts during its 32nd season — each staged on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park.

Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”

For more information on this concert or the entire 2018 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 22, 2018

Rock The Locks takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 25th in Buckhorn. The main event will be on Lock 31, featuring vendors, live music, special events from local organizations and businesses, and more, but there will also be activities happening throughout Buckhorn.


Make A Nomination For the Chamber’s Upcoming Awards Of Excellence

Kawartha Chamber Awards of Excellence

Have you been given a great experience this year by a business in the Kawarthas? Why not nominate them for an Award of Excellence?

Any business, organization, or individual in Peterborough County or the City of Peterborough can be nominated (you can even nominate your own business). Awards will be presented Thursday, November 8th at the Chamber’s Awards of Excellence & Social Gala.

The Chamber has 10 nomination categories to choose from this year. Visit kawarthachamber.ca/nominations/ for a full description of each Award, and to make a nomination. You can make as many nominations as you like.

 

Welcome New Members

Leguano Inc.
55 Queen Street, Lakefield, 705-652-3338 (FEET), www.leguanoshoes.com

Leguano Inc.

“Leguano Inc. is the exclusive Canadian and USA distributor of Leguano barefoot shoes. Our shoes are hand crafted and made in Germany, where there are currently over 80 Leguano stores. Our first exclusive corporate store is now open in Lakefield. We will be opening new stores throughout Canada.”

Triple T Holdings Ltd.
235 Queen Street, Lakefield, 705-742-3338 | www.tttholdings.com

Triple T Holdings Ltd.

“Triple T is a development community based out of Peterborough, now in Lakefield. We buy land, rezone, get site plan approved, service properties and sell homes.”

 

Fundraising For Curve Lake Habitat Build

Fundraising For Curve Lake Habitat Build

The Kawartha Chamber is putting together a team for the Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build in Curve Lake First Nation.

As part of the team’s efforts towards the build, the Chamber is doing a “buy a square foot” fundraiser. Each dollar donated will buy a square foot on the house floor plan, where you can write your name or the name of your company. The Chamber’s fundraising goal is $1000.

The Chamber accepts online and in-person donations. Make an online donation and show the family how the community supports them.

If you are interested in joining the Chamber’s team for the Women’s Build, email membership@kawarthachamber.ca.

 

Did You Know?

Standard and Select Chamber members can choose to pay their membership monthly rather than annually using recurring billing.

With monthly payments as low as $26.58 (+HST), this option saves business owners the hassle of writing cheques or calling in to renew their membership, as well as having to remember your annual renewal date. It’s one less thing you have to think about in your busy business life!

If you are interested in switching to monthly billing, call the Chamber at 705-652-6963, or email membership@kawarthachamber.ca to get set up (a credit card is required for monthly billing).

 

North Kawartha Municipal All-Candidates Meeting – August 25th

This Saturday, August 25th, the North Kawartha Lakes Association is hosting an All-Candidates Meeting for the Township of North Kawartha.

The meeting will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road.

Everyone is welcome to attend and hear from their local municipal candidates.

 

Ensure Your Voter Information Is Up-To-Date With Voter Lookup

Ontario’s Municipal and School Board Elections are coming up on October 22nd. It is important that all residents ensure their voter information is up to date before October.

Be election-ready this October by visiting voterlookup.ca to confirm and update electoral information, add an elector name to your address, and change which school you support.

 

Rock The Locks This Weekend In Buckhorn

Rock The Locks

This Saturday, August 25th is Rock the Locks at Lock 31 in Buckhorn.

Come out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the Trent Severn Canal and all things that happen outside.

Enjoy vendors, live music, special events from local organizations & businesses, and much more. The main event will be on Lock 31, but different activities will be happening throughout Buckhorn.

Special events include:

  • Music by Ace and the Kid from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the island at the Locks
  • Kids Zone with Pirate Ship Bouncer and giant bubbles
  • Antique cars on display in the park and across the road at Lockstop Cafe
  • Trent Lakes Fire Department BBQ in the church parking lot
  • Free pontoon boat rides
  • Horse drawn wagon rides at Pizza Alloro
  • ARTivity zone at the Church Hall
  • Petting zoo by the lock
  • and much more!

In the evening, come to line up along Lock 31 to watch the boat parade make their way over from the other side of the lake, You can even decorate your boat with lights and join the parade. Contact the Buckhorn Community Centre for more information on the parade.

The Chamber looks forward to celebrating with you on August 25th! Find more event details at rockthelocks.ca, and visit the Facebook event page for updates.

 

Community Care Walk-A-Thon – August 25th

Community Care Walk-A-Thon

Community Care is hosting a Walk-a-thon on August 25th. Help empower Lakefield and area seniors and adults with physical challenges to live at home. Collect pledges and enjoy a 5-km walk along the river starting at the Lakefield Legion and ending at Lock 25.

The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. There will be a BBQ, entertainment, and prizes upon the walkers’ return at Lock 25.

To register for the walk, call 705-652-8655 for registration and pledge forms. Read more about the Community Care Walk-A-Thon.

 

BEL Rotary Bike For Your Hospital – September 15th

BEL Rotary Bike For Your Hospital

The Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield is hosting a Bike for your Hospital cycling fundraiser on Saturday, September 15th in support of the Rotary Club and the PRHC Foundation.

There will be five different routes to choose from with lengths varying from 106 km to 25 km. All routes start from Isabel Morris Park at different times in the morning.

The entry fee for adults is $75 ($65 if before Sept. 1st) and participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 for their ride.

Youth participants (under 18) can enter for $40, participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry fees include food and drink, and craft beer will be available for purchase at the start/finish from 11 a.m. onward.

For more details and to register for the ride, visit www.bikeforyourhospital.ca.

 

Otonabee Conservation Requests Kawartha Residents Conserve Water

Otonabee Conservation

Due to persistent high temperatures, precipitation deficits and poor stream flow, the Otonabee Region Water Response Team has kept in place their Level 1 low water status for the Otonabee watershed.

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority is asking residents to reduce water consumption by 10% while the Level 1 status is in effect.

For more information on the conditions and what you can do to reduce your water usage, visit www.otonabeeconservation.com.

 

Chamber Members Are Hiring

If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.

 

Selwyn Township Septic System Re-Inspection Program Request For Comments

The Township of Selwyn is in the process of establishing a municipal septic system re-inspection program for systems that are 10 years old or older.

In cooperation with Peterborough Public Health, the township will arrange to have property owners’ septic systems inspected once every 10 years.

An open house was held on the subject on August 2nd. If you missed the open house and would like to submit comments or concerns regarding the program, you can fill out the Discretionary Septic Inspection Program Comment sheet before Tuesday, September 4th at 4:30 p.m.

The comment sheets are available at the Selwyn Township office at 1310 Centre Line or online.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Church-Key Summer Concert Series: Al Lerman – August 25th
  • Sunny Saturday BBQ at Classy Chassis – August 25th
  • Discovery Days at Warsaw Conservation Area – August 25th
  • Discovery Days at Hope Mill – August 26th
  • Entertainment on the Porch – Mike Graham at Burleigh Falls Inn – August 26th
  • Artist Showcase & Sale at Burleigh Falls Inn – August 25th & 26th
  • Warsaw Cruise Night – Every Wednesday
  • Lakefield Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday
  • Cruise Night at Craftworks – Every Thursday
  • Farmers’ Market at Craftworks at the Barn – Every Sunday
  • Bridgenorth Cruise Night – Every Monday
  • Buckhorn Farmers’ & Craft Market – Every Tuesday

 

For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.

All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.

What’s new on Netflix Canada in September 2018

The 2018 superhero film Black Panther, which tells the tale of the heir of the technologically advanced secret African nation of Wakanda, arrives on Netflix Canada on September 4th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

September means back to school …. and back to Netflix binging.

That seems to be what Netflix is expecting, judging from the glut of returning series in September, which include season 16 of Family Guy (Sep. 1), seasons 1 to 4 of The Flash (Sep. 1), season 3 of Quantico (Sep. 2), season 7 of Once Upon a Time (Sep. 6), season 3 of Cable Girls (Sep. 7), season 2 of Marvel’s Iron Fist (Sep. 7), season 2 of Wynonna Earp (Sep. 9), season 2 of American Vandal (Sep. 14), season 5 of BoJack Horsman (Sep. 14), season 2 of The Good Place (Sep. 20), season 4 of Gotham (Sep. 21), season 8 of The Walking Dead (Sep. 23), season 2 of Lethal Weapon (Sep. 26), season 2 of Norsemen (Sep. 26), season 2 of This Is Us (Sep. 26), season 14 of Grey’s Anatomy (Sep 27), and season 2 of The Exorcist (Sep. 29).

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Recent Hollywood movies coming to Netflix in September include Marvel Studios’ Black Panther (Sep. 4), Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time (Sep. 25), Annihilation (Sep. 30), and Sherlock Gnomes (Sep. 30). There are also some older favourites including Hancock (Sep. 1), Kramer vs. Kramer (Sep. 1), Labyrinth (Sep. 1), The Adjustment Bureau (Sep. 5), Bridesmaids (Sep. 5), National Lampoon’s Animal House (Sep. 5), and Iron Man 2 (Sep. 25).

As usual, there are also lots of Netflix originals, including La Catedral del Mar (Sep. 1), Monkey Twins (Sep. 1), Mr. Sunshine (Sep. 1), Sisters (Sep. 1), City of Joy (Sep. 7), Next Gen (Sep. 7), Sierra Burgess Is A Loser (Sep. 7), The Resistance Banker (Sep. 11), On My Skin (Sep. 12), The Dragon Prince (Sep. 14), LAST HOPE (Sep. 14), Norm Macdonald has a Show (Sep. 14), The Good Cop (Sep. 21), Hilda (Sep. 21), Nappily Ever After (Sep. 21), Quincy (Sep. 21), Forest of Piano (Sep. 28), Hold the Dark (Sep. 28), Made in Mexico (Sep. 28), and The 3rd Eye (Sep. 28).

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in September (along with what’s leaving Netflix).


September 1st

Black Panther was heralded by critics and audiences alike as the first superhero film to feature a cast almost entirely made up of black actors. It comes to Netflix Canada on September 4th.  (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Black Panther was heralded by critics and audiences alike as the first superhero film to feature a cast almost entirely made up of black actors. It comes to Netflix Canada on September 4th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
  • Bad Neighbors 2 (available for download) – When a sorority with a progressive agenda moves in next door, parents Mac and Kelly must keep them at bay before closing the deal on their house sale.
  • Death at a Funeral (available for download) – When a Los Angeles family’s patriarch dies, his dutiful eldest son plans the funeral — which becomes a fiasco thanks to a colorful cast of attendees.
  • Family Guy: Season 16 (available for download) – In Seth MacFarlane’s no-holds-barred animated show, buffoonish Peter Griffin and his dysfunctional family experience wacky misadventures.
  • The Flash: Season 1-4 (available for download) – A forensics expert who wakes from a coma with amazing new powers squares off against forces threatening the city in this live-action superhero romp.
  • Hancock (available for download) – Will Smith stars as Hancock, a down-and-out superhero who’s forced to employ a public relations expert to help repair his image.
  • The Hollars (available for download) – A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery.
  • Kramer vs. Kramer (available for download) – Ted is a career-driven yuppie whose wife leaves him and their 6-year-old son. As he adjusts to life as a full-time dad, she comes to reclaim the boy.
  • La Catedral del Mar – Netflix Original (available for download) – In 14th-century Barcelona, a serf’s determined climb to wealth and freedom incurs the disdain of the noble class and the suspicion of the Inquisition.
  • Labyrinth (available for download) – In Jim Henson’s fantasy, teen Sarah embarks on a life-altering quest to rescue her little brother from the clutches of a treacherous goblin.
  • Legend (available for download) – Identical twins and notorious gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray elude the authorities in 1960s London while transfixing and terrifying the public.
  • Monkey Twins – Netflix Original (available for download) – Inspired by Khon dance drama and Thai martial arts, a fighter scarred by the past joins forces with a determined cop to battle an organized crime ring.
  • Mr. Sunshine – Netflix Original (available for download) – A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.
  • Sisters – Netflix Original (available for download) – Her dad’s deathbed confession leads Julia to discover she has more than 100 brothers and two sisters: troubled TV star Roxy and uptight lawyer Edie.

 

Disney's A Wrinkle in Time comes to Netflix Canada on September 25th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time comes to Netflix Canada on September 25th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

September 2nd

  • Quantico: Season 3 – When evidence in a deadly terrorist attack implicates FBI trainee Alex Parrish, she must discover which one of her classmates framed her.

 

September 4th

  • Marvel Studios’ Black Panther – T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country’s past.
Season 8 of The Walking Dead arrives on Netflix Canada on September 23rd. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Season 8 of The Walking Dead arrives on Netflix Canada on September 23rd. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

 

September 5th

  • A Million Ways to Die in the West (available for download) – After backing out of a duel and losing his girlfriend, sheep farmer Albert slowly rebuilds his self-respect with the help of a married woman.
  • The Adjustment Bureau (available for download) – A successful new congressman finds himself entranced by a beautiful ballerina, but mysterious forces are conspiring to prevent their love affair.
  • Bridesmaids (available for download) – When an underemployed baker becomes her best friend’s maid-of-honor, she almost ruins the big day due to her competition with the other bridesmaids.
  • Drag Me to Hell (available for download) – Christine is convinced that she’s been cursed after crossing paths with a Gypsy. Now, she has only days to keep her soul from being dragged to hell.
  • Fear (available for download) – A 16-year-old “good girl” goes to a party with her best friend and meets a handsome, enigmatic guy from the wrong side of the tracks.
  • Land of the Lost (available for download) – After uncovering a portal to an alternate universe populated by strange creatures, Dr. Rick Marshall must navigate a dangerous new world.
  • National Lampoon’s Animal House (available for download) – Dean Wormer puts the titular frat on double-secret probation, and it’s up to Bluto, Flounder, Pinto and the rest of the brothers to get even.
  • Neighbors (available for download) – After a rowdy fraternity moves next door to a couple with a newborn and changes the block into party central, an epic battle ensues.
  • Paul (available for download) – Two sci-fi freaks on quest to discover what lies at the heart of Nevada’s infamous Area 51 cross paths with an alien on the run.

 

Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series This Is Us comes to Netflix Canada on September 26th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series This Is Us comes to Netflix Canada on September 26th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

September 6th

  • Once Upon a Time: Season 7 (available for download) – In this fantasy series, a young woman is drawn to a small Maine town and discovers that it’s filled with elements of the fairy tale world.

 

September 7th

  • Atypical: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – While Elsa and Doug face the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tries to adjust to her new school, Sam prepares for life after graduation.
  • Cable Girls: Season 3 – Netflix Original (available for download) – After a tragedy, Lidia fights passionately for her family, Carlota finds her voice, Ángeles goes undercover and Marga reveals a talent for accounting.
  • City of Joy – Netflix Original (available for download) – Women who’ve been sexually brutalized in war-torn Congo begin to heal at City of Joy, a center that helps them regain a sense of self and empowerment.
  • First and Last – Netflix Original (available for download) – Filmmakers go inside Georgia’s Gwinnett County Jail to capture two days that define an inmate’s experience: the first and last.
  • Marvel’s Iron Fist: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – With the defeat of the Hand, Chinatown is left vulnerable to turf wars, and Danny must protect the streets of New York.
  • The Most Assassinated Woman in the World – Netflix Film (available for download) – In 1930s Paris, an actress famous for her gory death scenes at the Grand Guignol Theater contends with a mysterious stalker and ghosts from her past.
  • Next Gen – Netflix Original (available for download) – A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl’s life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
  • Sierra Burgess Is A Loser – Netflix Film (available for download) – Smart high school girl Sierra teams up with a more popular girl hoping to win over her crush. Starring Shannon Purser (Barb on “Stranger Things”).
  • Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – Wrongly accused for the attack on Rook Tower, the Flex Fighters must protect their city as wanted men. Will Charter City ever trust them again?

 

September 9th

  • Wynonna Earp: Season 2 (available for download) – The outcast descendant of lawman Wyatt Earp teams up with an immortal Doc Holliday to rid the world of demonic revenants from the Wild West.

 

September 11th

  • Daniel Sloss: Live Shows – Netflix Original (available for download) – The dark mind of Daniel Sloss is back, and he’s ready to find the funny in some very taboo topics, from the deeply personal to the highly irreverent.
  • The Resistance Banker – Netflix Film (available for download) – Risking his family and future, a banker in occupied Amsterdam slows the Nazi war machine by creating an underground bank to fund the resistance.

 

September 12th

  • Jane – The life and work of the renowned primatology scientist, Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees.
  • On My Skin – Netflix Film (available for download) – Arrested for a drug-related offense, Stefano Cucchi suffers at the hands of Italy’s Carabinieri police and a broken legal system. Based on true events.

 

September 14th

  • American Vandal: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – In the wake of the first documentary’s success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
  • The Angel – Netflix Film (available for download) – While operating at the highest levels of Egypt’s government, Ashraf Marwan walks a dangerously thin line as a spy for Israel. Based on a true story.
  • Archer: Season 9 (available for download) – Suave, sophisticated spy Archer may have the coolest gadgets, but he still has issues when it comes to dealing with his boss, who is also his mother.
  • Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Season 1 (available for download) – Get to know Barbie and her BFFs — including next-door neighbor Ken — in this animated vlog of adventures filmed inside her family’s new dreamhouse.
  • Bleach – Netflix Film (available for download) – When high schooler Ichigo is suddenly given reaper abilities, he really wants to give the powers back. But he’ll have to reap some souls first.
  • BoJack Horseman: Season 5 – Netflix Original (available for download) – BoJack’s back on screen as the star of “Philbert,” a new detective series produced by Princess Carolyn. But his demons are out in full force.
  • Car Masters: Rust to Riches – Netflix Original (available for download) – The colorful crew at Gotham Garage overhauls an eclectic collection of cars, trading their way up to a showstopper they can sell for big bucks.
  • The Dragon Prince – Netflix Original (available for download) – Two human princes forge an unlikely bond with the elven assassin sent to kill them, embarking on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.
  • Ingobernable: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – Emilia takes on the leader of a drug trafficking empire in her fight to reunite her family and reduce corruption in her country.
  • The Land of Steady Habits – Netflix Film (available for download) – After leaving his wife and his job to find happiness, Anders begins a clumsy, heartbreaking quest to reassemble the pieces of his fractured life.
  • LAST HOPE – Netflix Original (available for download) – After causing the near extinction of mankind seven years ago, genius scientist Leon Lau must now fight the ecological disaster he unwittingly created.
  • Norm Macdonald has a Show – Netflix Original (available for download) – Comedian Norm Macdonald hosts this talk show with celebrity guests, unexpected conversation and a behind-the-scenes view into Norm’s world.
  • Super Monsters Monster Party: Songs – Netflix Original (available for download) – Sing along and move to this groovy collection of music videos featuring monster friends Katya, Lobo, Zoe, Drac, Cleo and Frankie!

 

September 17th

  • The Witch (available for download) – Believing that a witch has cursed their family, pilgrims homesteading on the edge of a primeval New England forest become increasingly paranoid.

 

September 18th

  • D.L. Hughley: Contrarian – Netflix Original (available for download) – Comedian D.L. Hughley riffs on politics, “Black Panther,” his upbringing and more in a rapid-fire stand-up show at Philadelphia’s Merriam Theater.

 

September 20th

  • The Good Place: Season 2 (available for download) – Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.

 

September 21st

  • Battlefish – Netflix Original (available for download) – Over the course of the fishing season, a group of fishing boats pursues the lucrative albacore tuna in the competitive waters off the Oregon coast.
  • DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan – Netflix Original (available for download) – Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.
  • The Good Cop – Netflix Original (available for download) – Honest cop Tony Jr. gets advice from his unscrupulous father, retired NYPD officer Tony Sr., about everything from his job to his love life.
  • Gotham: Season 4 (available for download) – Long before he was commissioner, rookie cop James Gordon takes on Gotham City crime and corruption to avenge the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents.
  • Hilda – Netflix Original (available for download) – Join Hilda as she travels from a wilderness full of elves and giants to Trolberg, a bustling city packed with new friends and mysterious creatures.
  • Maniac: Limited Series – Netflix Original (available for download) – Two strangers find themselves caught up in a mind-bending pharmaceutical trial gone awry. Starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill.
  • Nappily Ever After – Netflix Film (available for download) – Violet has it all: the perfect job, the perfect relationship and the perfect hair. Until she doesn’t. What happens when being perfect isn’t enough?
  • Quincy – Netflix Original (available for download) – The life and career of legendary music producer Quincy Jones are traced in this biographical documentary directed by his daughter, Rashida Jones.

 

September 23rd

  • The Walking Dead: Season 8 – In the wake of a zombie apocalypse, survivors hold on to the hope of humanity by branding together to wage a fight for their own survival.

 

September 25th

  • Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time – After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
  • Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2 – When an unscrupulous arms maker teams with a rogue Russian physicist, it’s up to Iron Man and his friend Lt. Col. James Rhodes to take them down.

 

September 26th

  • Lethal Weapon: Season 2 (available for download) – After losing his wife and unborn child, ex-Navy SEAL Riggs joins the LAPD, where his recklessness creates tensions with seasoned partner Murtaugh.
  • Norsemen: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – The sea road to the west has been found, but Norheim’s villagers must still cope with power struggles and the ever-present threat of Jarl Varg.
  • This Is Us: Season 2 (available for download) – A couple expecting triplets find themselves with a brood they weren’t anticipating, thanks to a twist of fate that shapes their future as a family.

 

September 27th

  • Grey’s Anatomy: Season 14 – Intern (and eventual resident) Meredith Grey finds herself caught up in personal and professional passions with fellow doctors at a Seattle hospital.

 

September 28th

  • Chef’s Table: Volume 5 – Netflix Original (available for download) – This season, meet four innovative chefs who are shaking up the food culture in Philadelphia, Istanbul, Bangkok and Barcelona.
  • Forest of Piano – Netflix Original (available for download) – Kai grows up playing an old piano discarded in the woods; Shuhei’s father is a famous pianist. Their chance meeting transforms their lives and music.
  • Hold the Dark – Netflix Film (available for download) – Summoned to a remote Alaskan village to search for wolves that took a local boy, a naturalist soon finds himself caught in a harrowing mystery.
  • Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 2 – Netflix Original (available for download) – This season, Jack and his not-so-adventurous dad, Michael, tackle Europe, including the Bavarian Alps, Istanbul, Budapest, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.
  • Lessons From A School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane – Netflix Original (available for download) – Devastated by the school shooting in his town, a priest from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, bonds with a Scottish priest who experienced a similar tragedy.
  • Lost Song – Netflix Original (available for download) – War looms over the kingdom of Neunatia, where two young women are both burdened and blessed by the power of song.
  • Made in Mexico – Netflix Original (available for download) – Get to know the opulent lifestyles and infamous dynasties of Mexico City’s socialites and the expats vying for a spot in their exclusive social order.
  • Skylanders Academy: Season 3 – Netflix Original (available for download) – Season 3 finds Spyro and the Skylanders forging unexpected alliances, taking on new adventures and even straddling the line between good and evil.
  • The 3rd Eye – Netflix Film (available for download) – After the death of their parents, two sisters move back to their childhood home, where one sibling claims to be able to see a dark presence.
  • Two Catalonias – Netflix Film (available for download) – The dark mind of Daniel Sloss is back, and he’s ready to find the funny in some very taboo topics, from the deeply personal to the highly irreverent.

 

September 29th

  • The Exorcist: Season 2 (available for download) – Two priests put their lives on the line as they fight to free a possessed girl from a vicious demon that threatens to destroy her family.

 

September 30th

  • Annihilation (available for download) – A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply.
  • Sherlock Gnomes (available for download) – Garden gnomes, Gnomeo & Juliet, recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

 

Leaving Netflix in September

September 1st

  • 13 Going on 30
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
  • Pitch Perfect 2

September 17th

  • Disney’s Pete’s Dragon
  • Star Trek Beyond

September 30th

  • Jurassic World

All titles and dates are subject to change.

73-year-old Peterborough man charged with murder in shooting death of his wife

Paramedics treat a woman who was shot on August 22, 2018 in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough (enhanced from a photo posted by Joe Keating on Twitter).

A 73-year-old Peterborough area man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his 70-year-old wife earlier today (August 22) in the parking lot of the Home Depot store on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough.

Peterborough police held a media conference this afternoon where they announced that the woman, who had been airlifted by helicopter to a Toronto hospital, has died of her injuries.

Terrance Finn, 73, of the Peterborough area has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, Sandra Finn, 70, also of the Peterborough area.

He appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough this afternoon and remains in custody.

Shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, police and emergency services personnel responded to reports of multiple gun shots in the parking lot of the Home Depot, where they found a woman in a vehicle with life-threatening injuries. They also located a man near the vehicle, who they arrested.

Witnesses reported hearing three or four gun shots and that, after shooting the woman, the shooter had placed a handgun on the hood of the vehicle and then waited for police to arrive.

The woman who was shot was treated on scene by paramedics and then taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. She was then transported by helicopter to a trauma centre in Toronto, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Police had closed the parking lot while they investigated the shooting, but have since reopened it to the public.

The investigation is ongoing and police are seeking witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Update August 23, 2018 – Police have released the name of the victim following notification of the next of kin.

Friends helping FRIENDS Peterborough with benefit concert August 26 at Del Crary Park

Musician Washboard Hank, David Fisher, and musician Pete Gauthier in front of FRIENDS Peterborough at 283 George Street North in downtown Peterborough. The two musicians have organized a benefit concert on Sunday, August 26th at Del Crary Park to raise funds for FRIENDS Peterborough, a Christian-based agency that provides support and assistance for people who are homeless or marginalized. (Photo: Markus Maar)

A Peterborough agency that has assisted the downtrodden with a “hand up” since 2011 is now asking the community at large for the same, in the form of attendance at a fundraising concert this coming weekend.

The benefit for FRIENDS Peterborough, a humanitarian not-for-profit charitable organization run by former Toronto Blue Jays and Peterborough Petes chaplain David Fisher, takes place on Sunday, August 26th from 7 to 9 p.m. at Del Crary Park.

The fundraiser will feature musical entertainment by singer/guitarist Pete Gauthier, Washboard Hank and The Wringers, and the McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet (Dianne Latchford, Curtis Driedger, Sweet Mountain Muriel, and Colin MacAdam).

Admission is free but donations are highly encouraged.

“We did something like this a couple of years ago for a local ministry here in Peterborough,” says Gauthier, a Peterborough native who performs Christian music and has headlined at churches on both sides of the border.

Pete Gauthier and Washboard Hank (Fisher) have organized the August 26th concert to raise funds for FRIENDS Peterborough, run by Washboard's cousin David Fisher. (Photo: Markus Maar)
Pete Gauthier and Washboard Hank (Fisher) have organized the August 26th concert to raise funds for FRIENDS Peterborough, run by Washboard’s cousin David Fisher. (Photo: Markus Maar)

“If you can draw a crowd with music, but make it about something more than just the music, then you’re doing something for the greater good. This just fell into place.

“I met Washboard Hank at FRIENDS. I mentioned that David (Fisher) and I were talking about the idea to do this and Washboard was like ‘I’d love to be a part of something like that.’ He arranged for the McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet to take part. I can’t wait to hear what they’re going to bring to the table.”

Fisher has overseen FRIENDS Peterborough since it opened close to seven years ago at 283 George Street North. He explains the agency began at the prompting of the Selwyn Outreach Centre on the Lakefield highway just north of the city.

“It’s got Christian backing to it, but there’s nothing Christian when you walk in here other than the love and the help that you get,” explains Fisher, an East City native who served as chaplain for the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club for 29 years. He filled the same role for the Peterborough Petes for 14 seasons and, from 1971 to 1986, owned Ambassador Bible Bookstore on Water Street.

David Fisher of FRIENDS Peterborough was chaplain for the Toronto Blue Jays for 29 years, pictured here (seventh from left) in the weight room  at Exhibition Stadium (where chapel services were held) along with Tony Fernandez, David Wells, Fred McGriff, Lloyd Moseby, Kelly Gruber, and more. (Photo: David Fisher / Facebook)
David Fisher of FRIENDS Peterborough was chaplain for the Toronto Blue Jays for 29 years, pictured here (seventh from left) in the weight room at Exhibition Stadium (where chapel services were held) along with Tony Fernandez, David Wells, Fred McGriff, Lloyd Moseby, Kelly Gruber, and more. (Photo: David Fisher / Facebook)

“We don’t preach to people (at FRIENDS). If we did that we’d lose half of our clientele. Selwyn Outreach Centre was doing humanitarian work in other countries and they thought ‘We should be doing something in our own city’. So that was why they started this place.

“They were looking for someone to be the face of FRIENDS. The pastor out there knew me. I was kind of between jobs at the time, so he asked me if I’d like to get involved and I said ‘Sure, I’d love to do it.'”

Fisher notes he and Gauthier planned to mount a similar fundraiser last year “but things didn’t work out.” Still, the idea was never far from their minds.

An East City native, David Fisher has overseen FRIENDS Peterborough since it opened close to seven years ago. (Photo: Markus Maar)
An East City native, David Fisher has overseen FRIENDS Peterborough since it opened close to seven years ago. (Photo: Markus Maar)

Key to their friendship is they’re both on the same page when it comes to the importance of the work FRIENDS does.

“David reached out on social media for some help with his furnace,” recalls Gauthier of their first meeting. “At the time I was doing HVAC work, so I went over to his house and fixed his furnace and we became friends. Ever since then I’ve been a part of his life, hanging out a lot at FRIENDS Peterborough. We just hit it off.”

“He’s aware of what we do and, more importantly, believes in the importance of what we do,” says Fisher of Gauthier.

VIDEO: Pete Gauthier and Washboard Hank

Pete Gauthier's FRIENDS Benefit Concert Promo

Hi Friends of Gauthier Music, Downtown Peterborough & FRIENDS! Please save the date of Sunday, August 26th at 7:00pm, that's the night of our benefit concert to raise funds for a worthy cause (and to have a great time doing it). Also featuring the talents of Washboard Hank & the McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet.

Posted by Gauthier Music on Sunday, August 12, 2018

What FRIENDS Peterborough does is multi-faceted: helping anyone who walks in the door with the filling out of government assistance forms, accessing housing resources, and acquiring medical or counselling help. In addition, free income tax return assistance is available two days a week year-round.

And then there are individual acts of kindness extended by Fisher and his wife Carol that, while most often unheralded, really speak to FRIENDS Peterborough’s mission.

“I went home the other day and I said to Carol ‘There was a guy in today who didn’t have any shoes or a shirt. All he had on was an old dirty pair of track pants,'” recounts Fisher.

“Carol went out that night and bought some shoes, socks, shorts, a nice muscle shirt, and some underwear. I brought it in the next day. I see the same guy walking up the street. I called his name and said ‘I’ve got something for you.’ I start pulling the stuff out of the bag. He was just so appreciative. To see the satisfaction on people’s faces is really something.”

Gauthier concurs.

Pete Gauthier, Washboard Hank and The Wringers, and the McDonnel Street Gospel Choir will perfrom at the FREINDS Peterborough benefit concert on August 26, 2018.
Pete Gauthier, Washboard Hank and The Wringers, and the McDonnel Street Gospel Choir will perfrom at the FREINDS Peterborough benefit concert on August 26, 2018.

“Just the other day a homeless guy comes in and asked ‘Do you mind if I wash my hands?’ Something as simple as ‘I need a sink to wash my hands.’ It gets to you. The folks in the community know that FRIENDS is there, even if it’s just to wash their hands. They come in for water, they come in for snacks … it’s a stopover that they know is a safe haven.

“David and Carol have a heart for those folks. I could tell you story after story, but it’s more than getting free tax returns done and all the rest. It’s a welcoming place — a safe place where folks who are in a rough way are welcome.”

As a musician, Gauthier feels strongly that he has a responsibility to share his talent to the benefit of others.

“This isn’t about Washboard Hank or myself. Folks will come out to hear music, but it’s about diverting the attention away from the entertainment and putting it onto something that’s a worthy cause.”

Besides donating his time and talent, Gauthier will sell copies of his new CD River Bend at the benefit with proceeds going to FRIENDS Peterborough.

For his part, Fisher says that while raising a few dollars will go a long way, the value of the event lies in the raising of an awareness of what the agency does and why it’s a vital lifeline to so many.

“I just want people to know about FRIENDS. That’s what I’m looking for.”

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