Choir! Choir! Choir! co-founders Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman on stage at Massey Hall in Toronto. Adilman and Goldman will lead an audience at Market Hall in Peterborough in a performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (and more) on October 5, 2018. (Photo: Joseph Fuda)
When the architect of what has become an undisputed success is asked to reflect on the idea that sparked his or her journey, ‘simple’ is rarely part of the answer.
Market Hall presents Choir! Choir! Choir!
When: Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $35 general admission
Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
That’s certainly the case when Daveed Goldman recounts the origins of Choir! Choir! Choir!, an interactive community choir experience that he and co-founder Nobu Adilman have brought to audiences around the globe, both live and via YouTube in the form of some 15,000 subscribers and more than 10 million views.
On Friday, October 5th, Choir! Choir! Choir! will make its Peterborough debut at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, 705-749-1146). Tickets to the 8 p.m. show cost $35 at the box office or order online at markethall.org.
“Nobu and I got a bunch of people together in the winter of 2011 to sing but we had no real idea; we didn’t know what we were doing and, in some ways, we still feel like we don’t know what we’re doing,” says Goldman.
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen (featuring Rufus Rainwright)
“We had done something for a mutual friend’s birthday. Our friend was a musician and had a lot of friends who were musical, so a sort of makeshift choir was put together at this birthday. That was when Nobu and I first got involved doing something. After that we kind of wanted to do it again, but it took about two and a half years before we did.
“We did the first night and people were very interested in continuing to do this. So we did and just never stopped. We had no intention of doing it beyond even once or twice. There was no plan but it was clear early on that there was something there.”
There was, and still is, something there.
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman founded Choir! Choir! Choir! in 2011 when they assembled a makeshift choir to help celebrate a friend’s birthday. Since then, Choir! Choir! Choir! has amassed a passionate community of singers as well as a large fan base on YouTube. (Photo: Choir! Choir! Choir!)
Along with touring — Choir! Choir! Choir! will depart Peterborough for October stops in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston to name a few destinations — Goldman and Adilman host a twice-weekly drop-in singing event at Clinton’s Tavern in Toronto.
Past stages graced include Massey Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Juno Awards while guest singers have Rufus Wainwright, Patti Smith, Bruce Cockburn, and Sarah Harmer.
How Choir! Choir! Choir! works is brilliantly simple.
Each show attendee receives a song lyric sheet — “the template for the night” as Goldman terms it. For the Market Hall show, Leonard Cohen’s 1984 song ‘Hallelujah’ will be “the centerpiece of the night.”
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “Zombie” by The Cranberries
The audience will also sing other Canadian classic songs, led by Goldman and Adilman, but a vocal arrangement for ‘Hallelujah’ will be taught and performed.
“We introduce ourselves, we try to connect with the audience, we warm them up … anything can happen,” says Goldman.
“Then we’ll start working on the song. But even within that process there are so many tangents. We’re always trying to mess with it. I’m always trying to throw Nobu off and he’s trying to throw me off. It’s part of the fun of the night. We get to the point where we sing, but how we get there I don’t think people expect. The audience thinks it’s going to be one way and it’s nothing like that.”
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman leading an audience in song. “It’s just a lot of fun. We keep it really light and fun and silly.” (Photo: Choir! Choir! Choir!)
“The performance of the song is very special but it’s fun to look at how we got there. We were totally not learning but all of sudden we sang this song. We just sort of nudge them along. It’s just a lot of fun. We keep it really light and fun and silly.”
As leaders of corporate team-building sessions during which they share their story and their core message that being made vulnerable often leads to great things, both Goldman and Adilman know a thing or two about empowering others to realize their potential.
Choir! Choir! Choir!, says Goldman, has a therapeutic benefit for those who allow themselves to be open to the experience.
“The community aspect is huge,” says Goldman. “That’s something we didn’t really see going into it. Whether people go once a week, once a month or twice a week, they see familiar faces and they celebrate musical memories from points in their lives. It’s like ‘I’m not the only one who this song mattered to.’
“It empowers people to feel like they’re not alone; to feel strong and be part of something bigger than themselves but it also makes them feel good.”
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & the Papas
For both Goldman and Adilman, the joy lies in being on stage, although Goldman readily admits “the grind” wears them down.
“We’ll look at each other and sometimes we’ll say ‘I just so don’t want to go on stage. I want to be at home. Anything else but this right now.’ Then the night finishes and we’ll look at each other and say ‘Okay, that was awesome.'”
“Being on stage is the best. I’m a singer. This is a perfect combination of all these things for me, and for Nobu as well, so I think the performance side of it is huge for us. The fact that we get to create something for people is the icing in many ways. I get to sing these songs and I get to arrange them and celebrate them every week. That gives me a lot of satisfaction.
“It’s a pretty fun job. When you see how much people are enjoying it, it’s hard to not appreciate that people want to do this with us. We go to all these different places and work with all these different people. It’s a bit of a dream. We feel very fortunate.”
VIDEO: “Bobcaygeon” at Choir! Choir! Choir! tribute to Gord Downie in Toronto
Eight years and hundreds of live shows since the Choir! Choir! Choir! formula was first tried, Goldman says there isn’t a set end date.
That said, he acknowledges “everything has a life cycle. Like anything else, it could be over tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, two years from now. We don’t know.
“I do know people will always want to sing with other people. I don’t see that ever going away.”
Off stage, Choir! Choir! Choir! has been very busy as well. In 2016, the Choir! Choir! Choir! Foundation was launched to formalize the founders’ commitment to fundraising activities. The resulting 2015 C!C!C! Sings For Syria campaign raised $70,000 and sponsored two families to come to Toronto.
And in 2016, the 25 Days of Charity! Charity! Charity! campaign raised $50,000 for 25 local, national and international organizations.
For more information about Choir! Choir! Choir!, visit www.choirchoirchoir.com. A complete listing of the songs rehearsed and performed by show audiences is available on Google Docs.
People gather around a display at Love Local Expo, the region's largest business trade show, in 2016. For the first time ever, this year's Love Local Expo takes place at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough. Featuring more than 90 local businesses, Love Local Expo runs from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The event is free, there's lots of free parking, and there will be prizes including a notebook computer. (Photo: Peterborough Chamber of Commerce)
This week’s round-up of business news features the Love Local Expo in Peterborough this week (Wednesday, October 3), the cast of IT dropping by Kettle Drums restaurant, Hunter County Cuisine’s relaunch as Hunter Street Tavern, Nateures Plate vegan restaurant coming to downtown Peterborough, the Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students, and the unveiling and lighting of the restored Fenelon Theatre marquee in Fenelon Falls.
Also featured is the soft launch of the Innovation Cluster’s partnership with Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Lakefield’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch being named Canada’s most disruptive start-up, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board announcing its new superintendent of business services, and Peterborough startup GMI Canada launching its DoNoodle occupational health and safety management app.
New events added this week include FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect features Kelli and Tony Grady of Grady’s Feet Essentials on October 9th, a Small Business Week seminar on mental health and business in Fenelon Falls on October 15th, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Peterborough on October 17th, and a multimedia channel workshop featuring five speakers from radio, television, newspaper, and digital (including kawarthaNOW’s publisher Jeannine Taylor) on October 18th.
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Visit more than 90 Peterborough businesses at the Love Local Expo on October 3
Don’t forget to drop by Love Local Expo, the region’s largest business trade show event of the year, from noon to 7 p.m. this Wednesday (October 3) at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough).
Presented by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, the trade show features more than 90 Peterborough businesses with interactive booths and displays. The event is free, there’s lots of free parking, and the Evinrude Centre is an accessible facility with elevators.
Love Local Expo also features special zones featuring selected businesses and resources, including the “Wellness Zone” (sponsored by Dr. Brenda Tapp and her Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine), the “Green Zone” (sponsored by Peterborough Distribution Inc.), and the “Start & Grow Zone” (sponsored by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the Innovation Cluster). There’s also the Networking Café.
The event also features prizes, including a door prize of a HP Probook notebook computer from MicroAge Peterborough.
Young cast of IT drops into Kettle Drums in Peterborough
Kettle Drums owner Cam Green (third from right) with some of the cast from the 2017 IT film, which was partly shot in Port Hope in 2016. Filming on the IT sequel, where the young characters from the 2017 film are portrayed by adult actors, is wrapping up filming in Port Hope this month. (Photo: Cameron Green)
Some of the young actors from the 2017 IT film dropped into Kettle Drums restaurant in downtown Peterborough last Thursday (September 27).
The actors, who portrayed members of the film’s so-called “Losers’ Club” — including Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh), Chosen Jacobs (Mike Hanlon), Jeremy Ray Taylor (Ben Hanscom), Wyatt Oleff (Stanley Uris), and Jaeden Lieberher (Bill Denbrough) — came by for dinner.
“They were incredibly nice and very respectful,” says Kettle Drums owner Cameron Green, who posted a photo with the group on his Facebook page.
The 2017 IT film was partly shot in Port Hope, and filming on the IT sequel — where the young characters from the 2017 film are portrayed by adult actors — is wrapping up filming in Port Hope this month.
Hunter County Cuisine is now Hunter Street Tavern Bar and Grill
Hunter County Cuisine (211 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) recently relaunched as Hunter Street Tavern Bar and Grill, with a grand re-opening celebration last Friday (September 28).
The restaurant has changed its concept, decor, and menu. It now offers pub-style foods, a broader range of ales, new casual seating with the installation of booths, and new televisions so you can watch a game and stay current on scores.
Nateures Plate vegan restaurant coming to downtown Peterborough
Nate and Danielle White will be launching a new vegan restaurant in the current location of Brio Gusto in downtown Peterborough in December. (Photo: Nateures Plate / Instagram)
Nate and Danielle White are opening Nateures Plate in downtown Peterborough in December.
The new plant-based eatery and bar will be located in the current location of Brio Gusto (182 Charlotte St., Peterborough), which is closing this week (October 5) after 15 years in business.
“We’re all about the nature on the plate, as long as it’s vegan!” according to Nate and Danielle’s website. “We’re cooking up vegan food for the increasingly popular lifestyle all over. Nate’s meat alternatives will have you questioning… ‘is it vegan?’. If we can achieve the same taste, texture and satiation as classic omnivor meals using plant based ingredients, why wouldn’t you ditch the cholesterol and cruelty.”
Applications open for Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students
FastStart Peterborough is inviting students from Trent University and Fleming College students to submit their innovative business ideas for the fourth annual Pitch It! competition for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Up to five finalists will be invited to pitch their ideas before a panel of industry judges at Trent University’s Symons campus in a Dragons’ Den style competition. Participating students can win $500, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, and receive help to bring their innovative idea to market.
Applications close on Friday, October 19th. The top 10 finalists will be announced on November 8th, and the final pitch competition (which is open to the public) takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th,
Restored Fenelon Theatre marquee officially unveiled and lit up in Fenelon Falls
Lights, Camera, Action…………
Not necessarily in that order!
Congratulations
To all the hard working volunteers
Who made this happen!
Posted by Peter Witt on Saturday, September 29, 2018
The iconic marquee sign from the former Fenelon Theatre was officially lit up last Saturday (September 29) in Fenelon Falls.
The sign — which was saved when the theatre was demolished in November 2016 and restored by a group of volunters and Maryboro Lodge (The Fenelon Museum) over the past two years — is located at 15 Oak Street, across from Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio and next to the Fenelon Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Office.
The restoration and installation was made possible through donations from local residents and businesses, along with funding from the Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund, Powerlinks, the 50/50 Community Project Capital Funding Initiative and the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation’s (CFDC) / FedDev Ontario’s Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP).
Soft launch of Innovation Cluster partnership with Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Representatives and clients of the Innovation Cluster and the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster)
Last Monday (September 24), the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) hosted a soft launch in partnership with the Innovation Cluster at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough to promote Canada — and specifically Peterborough — to Brazilian companies looking to expand to North America.
Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett provided the opening address at the event, followed by a presentation and a tour of the incubator by Michael Skinner, President and CEO of the Innovation Cluster as well as Startup Chair of the BCCC.
“This launch has provided a great opportunity for Brazil startups to experience the quality of life Canada has, especially in a community like Peterborough,” said Carolina Mangabeira Albernaz, Director Business Development of BCCC. “With Michael Skinner being the Startup Chair for BCCC, the access to innovation becomes much easier for Brazil startups to connect to this region.”
At the event, clients of the Innovation Cluster — including Ribitt co-founder Ribat Chowdhury, Transit One founder Husayn Dharshi, and Kavtek co-founder Sanu Somaweera — spoke about growing their companies in the Peterborough region.
The Workforce Development Board and New Canadians Centre also spoke later in the day, speaking on the available resources including immigration and labour market support.
“Creating a connection between Brazil and Peterborough’s startup community allows for rapid economic growth and innovation,” says Skinner. “Startups in Brazil and Peterborough gain an abundance of new connection opportunities while growing their business.”
Lakefield’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch named Canada’s most disruptive start-up
Loch’s flagship collection features wood frames crafted from 500-year-old timbers from the depths of the Great Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Loch)
At the 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards gala on September 20th, Peterborough’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch was named the most disruptive start-up.
Loch’s flagship collection features wood frames crafted from 500-year-old timbers from the depths of the Great Lakes.
At the event, which featured brands such as Best Buy and Indigo, Loch came out on top in the small business category, winning $50,000 in free shipping credits and a $50,000 marketing prize package.
Loch Director Tim Waggoner calls it a “game-changing prize for a game-changing brand.” He says the prize will give Loch a buffer to roll out its new try-at-home program, which allows customers to try on three pairs of glasses at home without paying for shipping,
In addition to the Canada Post prize, Loch has also been selected as one of 15 Canadian designers to be featured in a curated collection in Canada House in London, UK as part of London Fashion Week.
Trillium Lakelands District School Board announces new superintendent of business services
Tim Ellis. (Photo courtesy of TLDSB)
Trillium Lakelands District School Board trustees have approved the appointment of Tim Ellis as the board’s new Superintendent of Business Services.
Ellis replaces Bob Kaye, who is retiring after 28 years with the board. He will be responsible for system fiscal management and accountability, as well as leadership of facility and transportation departments.
Ellis will be leaving his position at York Region District School Board, where he has been the senior manager of finance since 2012. His previous positions included comptroller of finance at Toronto District School Board, senior manager at Toronto Catholic District School Board, and budget analyst at Durham District School Board.
He will begin his new position on November 1st.
Peterborough startup GMI Canada launches DoNoodle occupational health and safety management app
Introducing DoNoodle, an Occupational Health and Safety app that will help employees to remain safe while saving the company money. It provides the infrastructure to integrate OHS into everyday tasks by reminding them of the risks, hazards and required PPE's. #healthandsafety #OHS #mobileapp #WSIB #MOL
Peterborough startup GMI Canada, which provides occupational health and safety management services, has launched DoNoodle, an mobile app that provides the infrastructure to integrate occupational health and safety into employees’ everyday tasks.
Through the app, employers will no longer have to chase down inspection checklists, ensuring that they are completed and signed. DoNoodle provides notifications that follow up to supervisors, and reports can be customized to employers needs resulting in 88% reduction in claims. By reminding employees of the risks, hazards and how to safeguard against risks can reduce claims substantially.
DoNoodle has been designed for any industry to use. It can be used to support ISO requirements, COR, quality, preventive maintenance in manufacturing, municipalities, construction, oil and gas, and pipeline construction.
GMI Canada is looking to do on-site implementation and training with new companies that sign up. Early adopters of the technology will receive a discounted rate.
Businesses interested in testing the app can contact GMI Canada through www.gmicanada.ca.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre hosts business fundamentals workshop in Peterborough on October 2
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is hosting “Business Fundamentals: Business Planning” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
Part of the organization’s Business Fundamentals Workshop series, this session is designed to give you a strong foundation in business planning, and the importance of a comprehensive business plan. The organization will share tools available for creating a business plan and its top tips for creating a plan ready to share with banks and funding agencies to secure financing.
You will leave the section with a completed Business Model Canvas covering customer segments, value proposition, channels to market, customer relationships, revenue streams, key activities + resources, key partnerships, and cost structures.
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.
Scotia Wealth Management Town Hall in Peterborough on October 2
Scotia Wealth Management is hosting a town hall informative session from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough).
The company hopes the evening will provide unique insights and benefits to business owners and members of the community. This is the first event of its kind hosted by Scotia Wealth Management and ScotiaMcLeod, and will feature its internal partners and advisors shareing the stage to talk about their specialities and to take questions from the audience.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect features Kelli and Tony Grady of Grady’s Feet Essentials on October 9
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect — a monthly forum connecting Peterborough’s entrepreneurs and start-ups with our region’s most accomplished advisors, experts and investors — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
This month’s E-Connect features speakers Tony Grady and Kelli Grady, co-owners of Grady’s Feet Essentials.
Free appetizers will be served and drinks are available.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts New Venture Session in Peterborough on October 10
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting New Venture Session from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The New Venture Session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. The session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, the business model canvas exercise, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and getting started on the “Startup Checklist”.
Small Business Week Mental Health and Business Seminar in Fenelon Falls on October 15
The Bancroft, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton Highlands, and Lindsay Chambers of Commerce are hosting a Mental Health and Business seminar for Small Business Week, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club (41 Bond St. W., Fenelon Falls).
Sponsored by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and WSIB, a panel of experts will discuss mental health in the workplace, including the impact on business, current trends, and tools for business owners.
Rural Business Summit 2018 in Fraserville on October 16 and in Burleigh Falls on October 17
Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development are hosting a Rural Business Summit in two locations this October.
The Rural Business Summit is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and movers and shakers who have big aspirations for their small communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. It will include “Marketing your Small Town Business” with WorkCabin.ca Founder Gregg McLachlan, and a Succession Planning Panel Discussion with local experts Darryl Wade from Farm Life Financial, Matthew Savino from Savino HR Professionals, and Nicole Truman of Fox Law.
The summit will also feature the opportunity for round table discussion with other rural business leaders from Peterborough & the Kawarthas, to explore challenges being faced by rural businesses, followed by a discussion of opportunities and objectives moving forward.
The Rural Business Summit in Fraseville takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club (1702 Cedar Valley Rd, Fraserville), and in Burleigh Falls from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at the Burleigh Falls Inn (4791 Ontario 28, Lakefield).
Both events are free and include lunch, but seating is limited. Register in advance on Eventbrite (Fraserville or Burleigh Falls).
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Peterborough on October 17
Tickets are selling quickly for the Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, which takes place on Wednesday, October 17th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough), with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Awards will be presented for Business Citizen of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Skilled Trades, Tourism, Retail, Professional Services, Customer First, Local Focus, Innovation / Research & Development, Commercial Development or Renovation, Marketing & Promotion, Environmental Practices, Health & Wellness, Not-for-Profit, Employer of the Year, Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year, Micro Business – Less than 5 employees, and Hospitality. Business Student Leadership Prizes and 4-under-40 Profiles will also be recognized.
Tickets are $40+HST and include one complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
Five speakers at multimedia channel workshop in Peterborough on October 18
Sofie Andreou & Associates is hosting “Peterborough’s Multimedia Channel Workshop” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th in the boardroom at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
The workshop — which covers radio, television, newspaper, and digital — features five speakers: Janet Di Bello, Broadcast and Digital Account Executive; Jeffery Jones, Peterborough Examiner Account Manager; Jeannine Taylor, Founder and Publisher of kawarthaNOW.com; Brenda O’Brien, General Sales Manager, Global News; and host Sofie Andreou.
Peter Adams (left) in the late '80s when he was MPP for Peterborough, with community activist John Taylor (the late father of kawarthaNOW publisher Jeannine Taylor), former Peterborough Mayor Jack Doris, and the late community activist Bruce Knapp, during a fundraiser for McKellar Hamilton Park, now known as the John Taylor Memorial Park. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor)
Peter Adams, who served as both a federal and provincial politician in the riding of Peterborough, died Friday night (September 28) at the age of 82.
Born William Peter Adams in the United Kingdom, he studied at the University of Sheffield in Yorkshire where he earned his B.A. He moved to Canada at the age of 23, where he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. at McGill University.
He subsequently was appointed director of the McGill Sub-Arctic Research Laboratory in Schefferville, Quebec, where he studied and taught students for three years.
In 1968, he came to Trent University in Peterborough where he founded the university’s geography department. He was chair in the department from 1968 to 1977, and remained a professor while also serving as dean of Graduate Studies, associate dean of Science, and associate vice-president from 1977 to 1987. He was also the executive director of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies.
Adams served as Liberal MPP for Peterborough from 1987 until 1990, when the Ontario Liberal government led by former Premier David Peterson called an early summer election and was defeated by the NDP.
He returned to Trent University before being elected federal Liberal MP from 1993 until his retirement from politics in 2006. Although Adams never served in the federal Cabinet, he was active on many committees and served as parliamentary secretary to three ministers.
Adams authored many books and articles, and co-edited the regional history Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
In 1981, he was named as Peterborough’s Citizen of the Year. In 2012, he was made a member of the Order of Ontario.
In 2014, Adams was diagnosed with bladder cancer. After undergoing surgery to remove his bladder, he was cancer free.
Adams leaves behind his wife Jill and four adult children.
Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough—Kawartha, made the following statement today (September 29) after learning of Adams’ death:
“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Peter Adams. To me, Peter has been an inspiration, mentor, and above all else, a dear friend. We have shared many conversations and I am truly appreciative for all of the time and guidance he shared with me.
“Peter served Peterborough admirably, not only as an elected official, but as a contributing community member and neighbour to us all. He loved Peterborough, and worked tirelessly to represent the interests of the people who live here. Peterborough was his favourite word. Anyone who met him would know his willingness to speak openly and honestly was matched only by his intelligence, humour, and kindness.
“I want to extend my deepest condolences to Peter’s wife, Jill, his family and friends, and to all of Peterborough as we come together to mourn at this time.”
This story will be updated as more details become available.
Addison "Addi" Beauclerc requires brain surgery to remove a tumour causing daily seizures. A benefit concert and silent auction at the Red Dog in downtown Peterborough on September 23, 2018 will raise funds to help the Beauclerc with related expenses and to cover the cost of unpaid time off work. (Photo courtesy of the Beauclerc family)
Peterborough musicians and businesses are coming together on Sunday (September 30) to help the family of a five-year-old Lakefield boy who is undergoing brain surgery in October.
The “Helping Addi Concert & Silent Auction” takes place from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough).
Addison “Addi” Beauclerc has been suffering from seizures ever day since he was three, caused by a tumour deep in the left side of his brain.
As medications haven’t helped, he will be undergoing brain surgery at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital on Tuesday, October 16th to remove the tumour and hopefully stop the seizures.
Addi Beauclerc is schedule to undergo invasive brain surgery at SickKids Hospital in Toronto on October 16, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Beauclerc family)
The musicians who are donating their time and talent to play at the concert are True Confessions (at 2 p.m.), Bridget Foley and the Gospel Girls (at 3 p.m.), Ken Tizzard (at 4 p.m.), Canuck Rocks (at 5 p.m.), Al Black and the Steady Band (at 6 p.m.), Bowie Lives (at 7 p.m.), Bailien with Terry Guiel (at 8 p.m.), and Broken Harmony (at 9 p.m.). An open jam will follow at 10 p.m.
Items for the silent auction have been donated by Long & McQuade, Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Taylor’s Country Store, Zap Records, 6IX MMA, Gotta Havva Pizza, Fandango, Rocky Ridge, The Wire, The Avant-Garden Shop, and other businesses.
All proceeds raised from the concert and silent auction will be used to help Addi’s parents with travel costs and expenses while in Toronto, as well as with unpaid time off work before and after Addi’s surgery, which will involve a long recovery.
Cannabis plants at Tweed, a medical marijuana company based in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Owned by Canopy Growth Corporation, the company is one of the approved wholesale suppliers for the online Ontario Cannabis Store, the only legal place you can purchase weed Ontario when it is legalized on October 17, 2018, until private retail stores arrive in April 2019. (Photo: Barb Shaw)
If you’re planning to skip work on October 17, 2018 to celebrate Canada’s first Cannabis Day with a dime bag of legal green — don’t bother.
That’s not how things are going to roll.
Your local cannabis expert
A resident of Hastings County, Barb Shaw is kawarthaNOW’s local cannabis expert. After covering a joint RCMP/OPP raid at a local med pot physician’s clinic in 2012, she was hooked. Barb has worked as an advocate for medpot users, and has written about cannabis for both QMI and Toronto’s NOW Magazine. This is the first in a series of articles about cannabis Barb will be writing for kawarthaNOW.com.
First, there’ll be no retail stores until next April 2019, so you have to order online from the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), the only legal dealer in Ontario for now. The OCS website — which will be at ocs.ca once it launches — will offer dried and fresh cannabis, cannabis oil, and a selection of cannabis accessories … but no edibles.
And the website’s retail services don’t launch until Wednesday, October 17th. There are no pre-sales.
So party plans might need to be delayed for as long as it takes to set up an online account, place an order, and wait for your product to ship and deliver.
How do I order legal weed online?
The online Ontario Cannabis Store will be the only legal supplier of recreational cannabis in Ontario once it is legalized on October 17, 2018. Retail stores are coming in April 2019.
Assuming the OCS website can handle the rush of Ontario residents creating accounts when it launches on October 17th, you’ll need to verify you are at least 19 years old when you create your account — the minimum age to legally purchase weed.
The age-verification process will likely involve some initial extra time and effort. And, when your stash finally arrives, you’ll need to sign for it and verify your identity.
You will be able to purchase up to 30 grams at one time for personal use. This is about one ounce, or enough for around 30 slim joints. It’s also the legal carry limit.
While legalization will bring with it a downer of rules and regulations, at least consumers will have verified details and quality assurance from OCS for the product that they will be vaping, smoking, or dumping in their morning smoothies.
Daffyd Roderick is the Director of Communications for OCS and he says consumers will be able to read a description of the product on the OCS website that includes price, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) content, plant type and terpenes (flavour and aroma).
Seriously — bud can taste like lemons!
Customers will also be able to browse the OCS cannabis product category using these filtering options.
This is great news for consumers who want to for sure know whether they are going to chill with an indica or get some problems solved with a sativa.
Having access to product with guaranteed amounts of cannabidiol (CBD) is also something to get excited about. While CBD does not get you high, it’s the ingredient that the medical community is excited about when it comes to its ability to reduce pain, inflammation and help with anxiety — to name a few of its unique selling features.
Roderick also confirms that Health Canada regulated packaging, including the company name and brand name, will be available at OCS so that consumers will be aware of which one of the 32 licensed producers of marijuana has supplied the product.
Where can I legally smoke legal weed?
In Ontario, you are allowed to smoke or vape legal weed in the same places where you are allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes (except in operational vehicles and boats). As with cigarette smoking, additional restrictions may apply if you are renting or leasing and municipal by-laws may prevent use in some public locations such as parks.
Once you make your purchase and your weed finally arrives, you can smoke and vape your legal green in the same places where you are allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes.
This is a big change from what the previous Ontario Liberal government proposed: that pot smoking would be restricted to private residences only — something the current Progressive Conservative government also supported only a couple of months ago.
Now, under new legislation just proposed by the Ontario government, you will also be able to smoke legal weed in the same public places where cigarette smoking is allowed.
This means you can light up a joint while you are walking down the sidewalk or in a public park (unless municipal bylaws prohibit smoking). Or if a hotel or a motel provides designated smoking rooms, you can pack your bong in your suitcase.
As before, you can smoke weed inside your home or outside your home on your property, or in your unit or on your balcony if you live in a multi-unit building like an apartment or condo (keep in mind, all of this could depend on your building’s rules or your lease agreement).
But you can’t smoke weed in enclosed workplaces (including bars and restaurants), enclosed public spaces, outdoor patios, or near places with children (like school grounds or playgrounds). See the Smoke-Free Ontario Act for a complete list of smoking restrictions.
And, unlike cigarettes, you can’t spark one up in a vehicle or a boat that’s going to be operated. If you’re caught enjoying a spliff while in either one, you will face a $1,000 to $5,000 fine if convicted.
But maybe you might not feel the need to go anywhere for a few days. Just grab some chips, your fav kombucha, and get ready to chill — now without the paranoia of having the cops knocking on the door of your hot-boxed home.
What do I need to know as a first-time pot smoker?
With pot being legal as of October 17th — as long as you buy it from OCS — there are going to be some law-loving folks who might be tempted to toke.
But, if you’re not a career chronic, or if it’s been forever since you “didn’t inhale,” it’s tough to know where to start.
So here’s a bit of weed wisdom to make your new recreational pursuit a pleasant one.
First, there are four terms you need to know: indica, sativa, THC, and CBD.
Indica and sativa are plant types, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the chemical components found within cannabis that interact with your body and mind.
What’s the difference between indica and sativa?
Cannabis indica plants are fast-growing short bushy plants with wide leaves and have higher CBD and lower THC counts, the two psychoactive ingredients in cannabis. Sativa plants are slower-growing tall and thin plants with narrow leaves and have lower CBD and higher THC counts. Indica strains give you a full body buzz and are ideal for night time use, while sativa strains increase focus and creativity and are ideal for day time use. When weed is legal, you will be able to buy pure sativa strains, pure indica strains, and hybrid strains consisting of both indica and sativa. (Photo: Barb Shaw)
Let’s start with indica and sativa — the plant types. They look different and they do different things.
Basically, indica gets you stoned and sativa gets you high.
Indica strains of weed tend to be associated with a full-body feeling of heaviness or relaxation. They might make you feel tired, or you might feel like chilling out with some great music or food. Physical sensations will be heightened, but you’re not really going to be excited about it — you’ll be more, like — cool, right?
Sativas deliver the cerebral experience that is associated with creativity, problem solving, and having the greatest ideas all the time. So, keep a notebook handy and grab some friends because sativas make you feel more social and chatty. You’re less likely to feel sleepy with a sativa and sometimes the experience can be psychedelic.
To make it more complicated, there are also hybrid strains — mixes of indica and sativa that produce both effects in different measures. You’ll likely want to try different strains to find the ones that work best for you.
What’s the difference between THC and CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid constituent of cannabis. CBD does not result in the intoxicating effects of THC, and is used to relieve chronic pain, anxiety, and inflammation.
The amount of each sensation is determined by the THC content which, according to Health Canada, it’s the most researched cannabinoid. In basic terms, it is responsible for the way your brain and body respond to cannabis, including the high and the feeling of intoxication.
When you buy legal weed it will have the potency listed as a percentage, which is often shown as a percentage of THC by weight (or by volume of an oil).
Back in the 70s and 80s, THC potency was sitting around 3 per cent. These days, it can get as crazy as 30 per cent. So, when you’re choosing your weed, think about this like you would think of alcohol content. Start low and go slow. But we’ll come back to this.
Quick side note: cannabis that contains very low amounts of THC in its flowers and leaves (less than 0.3 per cent) is classified as hemp. So please stop sucking on the sleeve of your hemp hoodie — it’s not going to work for your wake and bake.
Cannabidiol (CBD) counts will also be listed. CBD does not get you high but it’s what more and more people are using for chronic pain, to ease anxiety, and to reduce inflammation. With street weed, much of the CBD was bred out of the plants over the years in exchange for higher THC counts. With the increase in medical users and those who want to plant benefits without being impaired, CBD has made a comeback.
To be clear, CBD will not get you high but it’s like making chocolate pudding with avocados (yes, you should do this, especially if you are high). It tastes great and it’s got health benefits — so why not?
How should I choose what to buy?
Cannabis plants at marijuana company Tweed’s location in the former Hershey’s chocolate factory in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Tweed is owned by Canopy Growth Corporation, the world’s largest cannabis company. It trades publicly as WEED on the Toronto Stock Exchange. (Photo: Barb Shaw)
From the OCS website, you will be able to choose your dried bud or oil based on the plant type, THC and CBD count as well as terpene profile — which is a way of describing the aroma and flavour of the plant. And this can get just as fancy as what you hear at wine tastings.
If this is something new for you, stay away from really high THC products. Look for something in the single digits. And if you’re smoking or vaping, take a hit or two and wait.
Seriously — start low and go slow.
The same is true for oils. Take your time. Oils take much longer to notice. You want to have fun — you don’t want to be melting into your floor freaking out about everything you’ve ever freaked out about. That just gives weed a bad name.
If you’re trying pot for the first time, plan a night in. Stock up on some chips, don’t try to drive (just like with alcohol, it’s illegal), stay away from power tools and — if you don’t want to have to explain yourself later — probably stay off social media and turn off your phone.
If you do get paranoid or feel crappy (THC can do that for some people), don’t worry — it will pass, and you’ll have a great story to laugh about the next time you get high.
Toronto-based roots singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Noah Zacharin performs at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, September 29th. (Publicity photo)
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, September 27 to Wednesday, October 3.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Friday, October 12 8pm - Peace Sand Rest Album Release w/ Hungry Lake, Martian Broadcloack, Velvet Bison, Deathsticks ($8 at door, $15 includes CD)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 14 1-4pm - Jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, September 28
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, September 28
7-10pm - Kayla Howran
Saturday, September 29
8-10pm - Midnight Vesta ($25)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, September 27
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
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, September 27
7pm - Down Beat
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4 7pm - Andy Earle
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4 8pm - Open mic
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Thursday, September 27
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, September 29
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Friday, September 28
8-10pm - Home Routes presents Meredith Axelrod ($20 at door)
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Friday, September 28
7pm - Robert Atyeo ($20)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, September 28
7:30-9:30pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, September 29
8-10pm - Mike Graham Duo
Sunday, September 30
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, October 5 8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, October 6 8-10pm - Mike Graham Duo
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Tuesdays
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, September 28
Metal Show
Saturday, September 29
10pm - Union City w/ The Bowtie Killers ($5 at door)
Sunday, September 30
2pm - "Helping Addi" benefit concert & silent auction ft True Confessions, Ken Tizzard, Bridget Foley & Gospel Girls, & more (PWYC at door, donations welcomed, more info at www.helpingaddi.ca)
Tuesday, October 2
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 5 7:30pm - David Player Memorial Show ft Devil$ Cross, Colt Harley, Century Stylez, Shane & Sean, Death by Art School ($10)
Friday, October 12 The Crooked, Say Ritual, Tijuana Jesus
Saturday, November 10 7:30pm - Cold Creek County charity concert w/ Big City Lights & Rob Donaldson Band ($25-$50 in advance at https://cabinmedia.ca/coldcreekcounty)
Saturday, November 17 8:30pm - Sebastian Bach (SOLD OUT)
Port Hope merchants and residents have welcomed the cast and crew for the filming of the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster horror film IT based on the book by Stephen King. Local artist Brenda Sullivan of Dragon Clay Productions created this Pennywise teapot, an homage to the film's villainous clown. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
As one of the primary filming locations for the sequel to 2017’s blockbuster IT, Port Hope has been bustling with filming-related activity all summer.
Fortunately, filming has been a pleasant experience for downtown businesses with an influx of cast, crew, and tourists looking to catch a glimpse of everyone’s favourite nightmare clown.
Gould’s Shoes transformed into the Quality Meats butcher shop for the filming of the “IT” sequel. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Known as one of the best small towns in the province, Port Hope is typically a pretty quiet place. Tourists visit to take in a show at the local theatre or experience the annual salmon migration up the Ganaraska River. While tourists are still coming for the former, during filming, visitors from all over are also coming to star-gaze, take a selfie with Paul Bunyan, or photograph a shop dressed for the film.
“It’s been pretty exciting for Port Hope and has had a positive impact to our town,” says Olympus Burger owner Giorgos Kallonakis.
Port Hope was also a main shooting location for the first IT film but, as the sequel features the main characters as adults this time, the actors and actresses are more established and recognized celebrities such as Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Heder.
With even bigger names in town this time (including author Stephen King at one point), people have flocked to Port Hope for the filming of the sequel.
Not the Port Hope Fair: an amusement park set on Queen Street for the “IT” sequel. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Olympus Burger
Giorgos Kallonakis, owner of the popular Port Hope resaturant Olympus Burger, makes a Pennywise Float. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Crew vehicles are often parked in a big lot located directly across from Port Hope’s favourite burger joint Olympus Burger. Of course, cast and crew have visited the restaurant to grab a taste of the local fare.
“Thankfully, we’ve been having a positive experience with crew members,” says Giorgos, when asked about the crew.
“The crew usually has different food trucks that follow them around, but after a few weeks of the same thing they’re looking for a change so they come here to check out our local burger.”
Naturally, crew members have been enjoying Olympus Burger on their own time. However, the restaurant was also called upon to cater a large order when shooting went overtime and a “second meal” for the working crew was required.
“We were approached to prepare 80 burgers for them,” Giorgos says.
The crew aren’t the only ones checking out Olympus Burger during their downtime — talent has taken an interest as well.
“Isaiah Mustafa came in last night,” Giorgos explains. “He’s on a strict diet during the week so he ordered two large Spartan salads. He said he’ll be coming back with his wife to try a burger for his weekend ‘cheat’ meal.”
Olympus Burger has created a special menu item to pay homage to the film.
The new Black Raspberry Cheesecake with 7Up and Strawberry Syrup Float, and Orange Crush with Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Syrup Float are available now. Ask for the “Pennywise” or the “Georgie” float when ordering.
Dreamers Café
Author Stephen King dropped into Dreamers Café for a cup of coffee and one of owner Roger Bernard’s popular Crazy Cookies. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Dreamers Café on Walton has also seen an influx of crew members and served cast members as well.
“They’re great, they’re all so polite … they’re aware that they’re sort of in the way a little bit, but that we’re okay with it,” says café owner Roger Bernard.
“The crew ran a tab here for a couple of days, they love their milkshakes let me tell you — espresso flake with a double shot of espresso. They also love the lobster menu items here.
“And Stephen King came here for a cup of coffee and a crazy cookie. I also met his parents. They were here a couple of months ago to have lunch and she [King’s mother] made a point of telling me that they were Stephen King’s parents. Super nice people.”
When asked if filming had caused any interruption to his business, Roger adds, “We all want to go to the movies, so let them do their job — and I think they really do their best to accommodate us. It’s been good for Port Hope.”
Kenneth Bell and Purpose Thrift Shop
Some of the film crew have purchased crazy clown socks from Kenneth Bell on Walton Street. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
“The crew always wants to make sure we’re okay,” says downtown Port Hope’s “King of Glitz” Ken Bell, owner of Kenneth Bell on Walton Street. “They are the nicest people I have dealt with and they go out of their way to make sure we’re comfortable.”
Ken points out the filming has been great for business.
“I’m telling you my sales have gone up, I’ve had a tremendous September,” he says.
“Some of the crew have been in to buy my crazy clown socks. Overall, I think it’s a positive for our town, it puts our town on the map — not that Port Hope needs to be!”
The shop is tipping its hat to filming with two styles of “crazy clown socks” that can be purchased for $17 each or two pairs for $30.
While some people spotted or even met Stephen King while he was visiting Port Hope, nobody was able to get a photo with him … except Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson, who met King on September 11th. (Photo courtesy of Bob Sanderson)
A couple of doors over is Purpose Thrift Shop, a new shop since the film crew was in town for the first film. Purpose has had its window and sign changed to resemble the Engine Art Gallery that was once in its place.
Manager Leslie Fox is happy with how the crew has done their best not to disrupt her retail activity.
“They have been bending over backwards to make us happy,” Leslie explains. “Because our shop is new since the first film, a lot of people were confused when they changed our storefront. As soon as I mentioned it, the production company made a vinyl sign to go up so that people know we’re still here.”
Purpose has been at the heart of some of the filming activity, and because of this Leslie has had a front-row seat for some of the action and been able to take in the filming experience between serving customers.
Asked if she has had any personal brushes with fame, Leslie did have a couple of anecdotes to share. She did meet and chat with Jessica Chastain. However, it is her experience interrupting a take that will likely be her favourite filming story to tell for years to come.
“I was aware that they were filming out front, but a local woman came into my shop and was confused by the filming,” Leslie recalls. “She wanted to get over to Kenneth Bell’s store. I walked her to the door and offered to help her get to his shop. We step outside and then all of a sudden there’s dead silence.
“I look up and I see James McAvoy and then I hear “cut” — so we walked into a scene, and that was embarrassing,” Leslie chuckles at the memory.
Pennywise The Clown is everywhere
Local artist Brenda Sullivan of Dragon Clay Productions created this Pennywise teapot, an homage to the film’s villainous clown. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Downtown Port Hope has definitely gotten into the spirit of filming when it comes to the film’s villain.
Maggie Moose has created a custom “Pennywise” fudge. Merchants are beginning to stock custom items that pay tribute to Stephen King’s evil clown, and King’s books are front and centre in the local bookstore.
References to the film, art pieces, menu items, sidewalk chalk drawings, soaps, and much more can be found in retail shops around downtown Port Hope.
In essence, the town is having fun with its fortune at becoming a filming location for a major motion picture and now its sequel — paying homage to the film franchise that is making the town famous.
Paul Bunyan attends Cultivate
The giant Paul Bunyan statue set piece from the film was a big hit with Cultivate festivalgoers in Port Hope’s Memorial Park. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
The annual Cultivate Festival weekend ran from September 21st to 23rd this year. During the festival, a giant Paul Bunyan statue from the film towered over Port Hope’s Memorial Park.
Festival attendees snapped photos of the statue, excited to have an up-close opportunity to check out the giant set piece.
Festival organizers had fun with Paul, placing a sign in front of him declaring it a statue of Cultivate co-founder Jeffrey Bray — a man who also sports a dark beard.
Want to experience the filming location for yourself?
A stop along the “IT” walking tour in Port Hope featuring the wall from the butcher shop scene from the first film. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Many tourists are flocking to the area to check out filming — some even travelling from as far as overseas.
“A young couple from England came here on vacation,” says Dreamers Café owner Roger Bernard. “They are huge Stephen King fans and they sat here in the window watching filming for days.”
“I’ve noticed a lot of star-struck people, people coming from the states and sleeping over,” says Purpose Thrift Shop’s Leslie Fox. “I met a couple from Maine the other day, so as far as that part [tourists] goes it’s been really fun.”
The marquee of the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope is transported back to 1989 for a flashback scene to the first “IT” film. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
For adventurers bound for Port Hope, the tourism department has created a walking tour for visitors in pursuit of great selfie spots from the first film. Visit 20 Queen Street to get your free copy of the walking tour, and don’t forget to tag Port Hope Tourism @exploreporthope when you post your shots on Instagram.
But you don’t necessarily have to visit Port Hope to experience the filming for yourself if you live far away.
Check out Instagram user @theheartofderrymaine for photo updates from this filming location.
Em Glasspool performing in their new work "Wreck Wee Em", which explores the artist's personal experiences with mental illness, trauma, and addiction. The show runs for four performances from September 27 to 30, 2018 at Evans Contemporary in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
From Thursday, September 27th to Sunday, September 30th, Mysterious Entity presents writer and performer Em Glasspool’s new work Wreck Wee Em at Evans Contemporary in downtown Peterborough.
Directed by Linda Kash, Wreck Wee Em is a very personal show dealing with Em’s own battles with addiction, abuse, and mental illness. Performed by Em with a powerful sense of conviction, Wreck Wee Em is a chance to see a side of the artist few have seen before.
A recognized and respected member of Peterborough’s arts community, Em has earned a prominence through their well-received productions such as My Gender Assignment, Queen of the Kawarthas, and Cock on a Hot Convent Roof.
Em Glasspool’s highly personal “Wreck Wee Em” covers themes of addiction, mental illness, sexual abuse, institutionalization, alienation, and redemption. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Mysterious Entity presents Wreck Wee Em
When: Thursday, September 27 to Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. Where: Evans Contemporary (#2 Bankers Commons, Rear Unit at 383 Water St., Peterborough) How much: $15 at the door
A work exploring Em Glasspool’s own personal experiences with mental illness, trauma, and addiction. Written and performed by Em Glasspool. Directed by Linda Kash. Script development by Tomson Highway. Set design by Gabe Robinson. Sound Design by Jill Staveley. Stage Management by Esther Vincent and Wes Ryan. Relaxed (sensory friendly) performance on September 30th. Note: this show is rated as Restricted and is not recommended for anyone under 17 years of age due to graphic content and language. Mental health professionals will be on hand at each performance to speak to anyone affected by the work or who would like resources or information about any of show’s subject matter.
However, in Wreck Wee Em, Em peels back some very dark and personal layers, revealing to the audience the often hidden, and sometimes not so secret, realities of their life.
Themes of addiction, mental illness, sexual abuse, institutionalization, alienation, and redemption are explored in this fast-paced and fractured confessional in which Em reveals all to the audience in a no-holds-barred exploration of destructive behavior, mental scars, and emotional anguish.
The one word that best describes Em’s performance is “frenzied”. Em crashes through the narrative, which often risks becoming incoherent due to its rapid pace and quickly-changing displays of intense emotion. They present ideas, memories, and feelings so quickly that, before the audience can decipher what is happening, Em has moved on to the next disturbing vignette.
The result is a performance that brings the reality of psychosis to the stage, imparting to the audience what Em has themself experienced through their own battle with mental illness.
There is a special bravery when a person puts themselves into the public sphere by standing up in front of their community to reveal the dark moments of their past and bluntly discuss their history of mental illness.
Although society has become more understanding about mental illness, the stigma still remains, and those who reveal their past history — despite where they are in their present — still face the fear of rejection as well as discrimination.
In Wreck Wee Em, Em appears to have already hit rock bottom — and then falls even more. As a result, they become an artist with nothing left to lose, giving them the ability to share their personal story in a way that is brutally honest and often disturbing. This is the most compelling aspect of the show.
But after a frenetic performance, the real payoff is within the final moments of the show, when Em regains a sense of control and achieves self redemption. It’s an emotional payoff for a show that can often leave the audience numb.
Due to graphic content and language, Em Glasspool’s “Wreck Wee Em” is not recommmended for anyone under 17 years of age. Mental health professionals will be on hand at each performance to speak to anyone affected by the work or who would like resources or information about any of show’s subject matter. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Em has an incredible supportive company of friends and colleagues that has allowed them to create this brave and passionate show. Director Linda Kash assists Em with voice work for additional characters, and the production is also supported by Tomson Highway, Jill Stavely, Gabe Robinson, Esther Vincent, and Wes Ryan.
A lot of honesty, pain, and guts has gone into the creation and performance of Wreck Wee Em, and once again Em proves themself to be a highly original performance artist.
Audiences should be warned that the show contains disturbing subject matter dealing with abuse and violence as well as strong language, and is not recommended for anyone under 17 years old. Members of Four County Crisis will be on hand at every performance for audience members who want to talk after the show.
Wreck Wee Em runs at Evans Contemporary (#2 Bankers Common, Rear Unit of 383 Water St., Peterborough) from Thursday, September 27th to Saturday, September 29th at 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 30th at 2 p.m. Sunday’s matinee will be a relaxed (sensory-friendly) performance to accommodate neurodivergent people and others not comfortable with conventional theatre settings.
Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. For more information, visit Mysterious Entity at mysteriousentity.com.
Em Glasspool’s “Wreck Wee Em” runs for four performances from September 27 to 30, 2018 at Evans Contemporary in downtown Peterborough. (Poster: Mysterious Entity)
Brightly coloured Rudbeckia flowers bloom in front of the gazebo at GreenUP Ecology Park at 1899 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough. Enjoy a fall picnic, a stroll, or a bike ride through the trails and gardens at Ecology Park to take in the beauty of autumn. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
With the Autumn Equinox occurring this past weekend, the earth has tilted away from our hemisphere making our days shorter. We have officially moved into fall. For many of us, this is our favourite time of the year; fall colours, pumpkin-spiced drinks, and sweater weather is something to look forward to. It is also a great time to get outside and enjoy some ‘Vitamin N’!
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Danica Jarvis, GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator.
This past summer we saw many new visitors at GreenUP Ecology Park at at 1899 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough. Foxes were an exciting sight as they patrolled their territory in the early mornings. Giant Swallowtail butterflies returned, and we watched with excitement as they laid their eggs on our Hop trees. The landscape will change during this time of the year, but there are many sights to see!
Let’s take a walk through Ecology Park.
Monarch butterflies
A tagged monarch butterfly at GreenUP Ecology Park. (Photo: Samantha Stephens)
September through October marks the annual monarch butterfly migration. You may see one flutter by, about to embark on its long migration. It’s been a good year for monarch butterflies, a species considered as endangered in Canada. Collective data gathered by Journey North, a citizen science project spanning all of North America, shows their numbers rebounding.
The population is the largest we’ve seen in a decade, which is great news for all of us that are working to save them. We hope to see their numbers continue to grow through backyard conservation efforts like planting Milkweed, which is the Monarch host plant.
At Ecology Park you can look for monarchs fuelling up before their long migration of 3,000 miles to Mexico. The bright colours of the Zinnias, Rudbeckia and Tithonia some of the Monarchs’ favourites, and they are still in bloom at Ecology Park.
Squirrels
Squirrels are busy in the fall collecting and hiding caches of food for the winter. A single red squirrel, pictured here, can cache more than a bushel of food. (Photo: Robert Taylor / Flickr)
As you continue along the trail, take a moment to look up. You may see your favourite ‘nutkin’ building its winter home. We love to hate squirrels, but these animals are a sign of fall, busily running around and preparing for the cold months to come.
Squirrels build their nests, also known as dreys, high up in the trees. These winter homes are built of twigs and leaves, and are often mistaken for a bird’s nest. The inside of a drey is filled with feathers, moss, and human items (such as paper) for insulation. Squirrels usually have more than one drey to fool predators, or as a backup in case the other is damaged.
Right now, squirrels are also hiding caches of food, which they will eat during the winter. They can find this buried treasure under a foot of snow and know whether a nut has gone rancid, purely by smell.
According to Dylan Pond, a local squirrel enthusiast and former Ecology Park Nursery Assistant, red squirrels are much more like us then we realize.
“One in ten red squirrels are left handed, which is the same proportion of left handedness as humans,” he says. “We can tell by the hand they use to hold a spruce cone as they eat it.”
The next time you see a red squirrel, watch as it feeds. It will eat a cone similar to how we might eat a cob of corn, holding and spinning the cone in its dominant hand.
Honeybees
Honeybees at one of the hives at GreenUP Ecology Park. (Photo: Karen Halley)
As you walk by the meadow, follow the path to check in on our honeybee hives. During this time of year, beekeepers are preparing the hives for winter. As the flow of nectar comes to an end, beekeepers will provide fall feedings of sugar water for the bees. This gives the bees that extra push before the cold weather arrives.
You may notice some dead bees outside the hive. The hive will shrink from its size of around 60,000 bees in summer to only 10,000 over the winter. Worker bees will diligently remove the deceased from the hive to keep it clean.
At this time of year, it’s also possible to see a bee traffic jam near the entrance of the hive; beekeepers install reducers in the hive to minimize the use of the front door to the hive, which protects the bees from being robbed of their honey.
Humans are not the only ones with a taste for that delicious honey. Other animals such as mice, wasps, and other bees will take any opportunity to steal some of that liquid gold!
The queen bee has slowed down, laying very few eggs, and the colony will shrink.
Soon you will see our hives wrapped in their winter ‘cozy’ to protect them from freezing temperatures. The colony will then form a cluster to stay warm until next spring!
Flowers and trees
Volunteers plant a tree at GreenUP Ecology Park. The Ecology Park Little Autumn Tree Sale on Saturday, October 13th will feature many native and locally grown trees at the lowest prices of the year to make way for 2019 stock. Fall is the best time to plant a tree as the cool and wet autumn conditions provide optimum conditions for tree roots to establish themselves before winter. (Photo: GreenUP)
At this time of year, meadows are awash in the vibrant yellows and purples of goldenrod and asters. Take a close look at those bright yellow flowers while walking through Ecology Park. Beyond the goldenrod you will see tall sunflowers and grey-headed coneflowers, equally as bright.
The seeds of these flowers are a favourite for local birds such as the Black-capped Chickadees. If you are lucky, and quiet enough, you might find one feasting on these plants.
As you continue on your walk, admire the tree canopy. According to Vern Bastable, Manager of Ecology Park, “The landscape is truly brilliant at this time of year!” Painted with colours of copper and crimson, it’s a show that nature puts on annually.
Have you ever wondered where those fall colours come from? The short answer is they always exist! Each leaf has various pigments. Chlorophyll is green and is present for photosynthesis, the complex process by which trees make their food. During the summer months, the tree is busy gathering food, along with the sun, which is why leaves appear green. They are masking the other colours!
Near fall, when the days get shorter, trees begin to prepare for winter. They are no longer gathering energy in the way they did during the summer. This gives the other pigments, such as yellow, orange and red, a chance to finally show up.
This is a great time of year to plant a tree. Why not plant a tree in your own backyard and enjoy the benefits for years to come. Autumn Blaze and Black Gum are especially vibrant right now.
If you are unsure of how to plant a tree, or you want to buy one, Ecology Park is here to help. Join us on Saturday, October 13th for our annual Autumn Tree Sale! Knowledgeable staff will be available from 10am to 4pm at Ecology Park, 1899 Ashburnham Drive, to answer all of your tree questions. Parking is available at the Beavermead lot via Marsdale Drive.
For more information about Ecology Park, including our workshops and events, please contact Vern Bastable, Manager of Ecology Park at vern.bastable@greenup.on.ca.
Trinity College School in Port Hope has been named Canada's greenest school, along with a high school in Alberta, for its efforts at sustainability. One example is the school's "Farm Field Forest" initiative that enables students to build a greenhouse and shed and work on a half-acre farm that harvests vegetables for the school's dining room and the local community health centre. (Photo courtesy of Canada Green Building Council)
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools has named Trinity College School in Port Hope as the greenest school in Canada.
Trinity College School shares the title with Lacombe Composite High School in Lacombe, Alberta.
Launched in 2014, the Greenest School in Canada competition seeks to showcase kindergarten to Grade 12 schools across the country that exemplify how sustainability can be woven into the infrastructure, culture and curriculum of a school.
The competition’s jury, comprised of green building industry experts from across the country, were so impressed with the submissions that they were unable to choose just one winner. They determined that both Lacombe and Trinity College stood out from other submissions for their exemplary commitment to sustainability and impressive environmental awareness programs for students and staff.
Trinity College School has a five-year sustainability plan focused on reducing environmental footprint and the creation of a healthy, sustainable community, which provides opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills that foster sustainability literacy as part of academic and co-curricular activities. (Photo courtesy of Canada Green Building Council)
“On behalf of the students and staff of Trinity College School, I must say that we are thrilled to be recognized by the CaGBC with the awarding of the Greenest School in Canada 2018 award,” says Stuart Grainger, Headmaster of Trinity College School.
“We truly believe our success is due to our collective commitment to weaving sustainability initiatives into virtually every aspect of our learning community, including our curriculum, our campus and our school culture.”
Trinity College School was selected as a winner because of its efforts at sustainability, including physical building changes and upgrades and a comprehensive curriculum. Highlights include:
A five-year sustainability plan focused on reducing environmental footprint and the creation of a healthy, sustainable community, which provides opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills that foster sustainability literacy as part of academic and co-curricular activities.
A decrease in natural gas consumption by 23 per cent over five years, an achievement it attributes to window replacements and upgrades to its building automation systems and boilers.
Significant efforts to manage its annual energy consumption through: regular electricity audits, a major lighting retrofit, and a 220kW solar PV installation with another 180kW planned.
A “Farm Field Forest” initiative that runs three days a week, enabling students to build a greenhouse and shed and work on a half-acre farm that harvests vegetables for the school’s dining room and the local community health centre.
VIDEO: Trinity College School’s submission for Greenest School in Canada 2018
The school’s Trinity Environmental Action Club student leaders spearheaded the contest application by producing a short video of Trinity College School’s overall sustainability programs, with particular highlights of many student-led eco-actions and infrastructure improvements.
This video was submitted along with a lengthy written application detailing the specifics of the school’s various footprint reduction projects.
“I would like to congratulate Lacombe and Trinity College for being named the 2018 Greenest Schools in Canada,” says Thomas Mueller, President and CEO of the CaGBC.
“Both schools had impressive submissions that set them apart this year, incorporating both physical green building and curriculum changes. These schools set a great example for their peers and surrounding communities, and will positively impact the current cohort of students, as well as nurturing the next generation of green building leaders for years to come.”
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