This Sturgeon Lake sunset shot by Joe Yusiw was the top post on our Instagram for December 2018, with more than 7,000 impressions and 652 likes. (Photo: Joe Yusiw @kawartha_joe / Instagram)
Happy New Year to all of our Instagram photographers and followers! Although we’ve just recently posted our top 18 of 2018, it’s time to recap our top Insta photographers from December.
Over the holiday season we enjoyed seeing many cottagers and visitors spending time on the lakes. Our feed was filled with pond hockey, cottage Christmas celebrations, and more pink sunsets and sunrises than in July!
We reached another milestone on our account in December, when Santa brought us enough followers on Christmas Day to cross the 12,000 mark. We’re grateful for all of our followers and the local photographers who generously allow us to share their work.
Do you want to get on our top-nine monthly list? All you need is an Insta account and to tag us using our hashtag #kawarthanow when posting your photo.
We share photos from across our readership area, which is the five-county area surrounding Peterborough which includes Peterborough, Northumberland, City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings (we sneak in the occasional Algonquin Park picture as well, particularly if it’s by a Kawartha photographer).
To see our daily shares of photos, follow us on Instagram @kawarthanow and check out our feed’s monthly highlight reels for recaps of every month in 2018.
#1. Sturgeon Lake Sunday night sunset by Joe Yusiw @kawartha_joe
Posted December 16, 2018. 7,033 impressions, 652 likes
#3. Leaping white-tailed deer by Andy Holden @andy.holden
Posted December 22, 2018. 6,898 impressions, 603 likes
Our third most popular photo last month was posted to promote our editorial story about Kawartha Land Trust @kawarthalandtrust, which had announced its third protected property in less than two weeks: the new Cation Wildlife Preserve near Coboconk in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Andy Holden — one of our regularly shared photographers — took the photo as part of his volunteer work with Kawartha Land Trust.
Posted December 2, 2018. 6,098 impressions, 436 likes
Offically called the Doube’s Trestle Bridge, this 200-metre bridge suspended 29 metres above Buttermilk Valley halfway between Peterborough and Omemee on the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is always popular and Paul Chantler caught this great angle with snow on the bridge.
Peterborough Family Literacy Day 2017 brought hundreds of kids out to Peterborough Square where they were treated to entertainment, special performances and activities, all of which fostered a love of reading. The 2019 event will be held for the 20th year on Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to noon, again at the downtown mall. Admission is free and every child leaves with a book of their choosing. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
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Welcome to the daily reality of an estimated 15 per cent of Ontarians aged 16 to 65 who struggle to make sense of the words before them, in whatever form they are presented.
In his capacity as the executive director of Peterborough-based Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS), Michael Andrews is well aware of the immense challenges faced by those who not only can’t read the most basic of text but, in many cases, also have difficulty accomplishing the most simple of numeracy tasks. An estimated 22 percent of Ontarians in the same age bracket deal with that obstacle.
“Research shows that households where the adults have better literacy skills tend to be households where children grow up with better literacy skills,” says Andrews, whose job involves promoting and supporting adult education skills development and associated community programs in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Hastings counties as well as the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Harpist Tanah Haney performed music to read by at Peterborough Family Literacy Day 2017 as hundreds of kids converged on Peterborough Square for the annual free event. On Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at the downtown mall, the 2019 event will be held for a 20th year, featuring musical performances by Glen Caradus and Phil Stephenson as well as authors Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg reading from their book “The Big Book of Nature Activities”. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
“When we talk about family literacy we should be talking about the whole family, not just the children. For adults to be able to read to their children is really important. If they don’t have the confidence or skill set to do that, it will impact on their kids. It’s so much easier to get kids involved with books or to even make math fun at that age. It’s about getting creative.”
For 20 years now, a group of like-minded individuals, most of them representing organizations mandated to improve literacy rates, has come together to promote literacy in the family home in an entertaining and educational way. The result of that effort — Peterborough Family Literacy Day — sees hundreds of kids, with their parents and other guardians, flock to Peterborough Square each January for the event.
This year, Peterborough Family Literacy Day will be held Saturday, January 26th from 9 a.m. to noon at the downtown mall. The free not-for-profit event, which will again see every child take home a book of their choosing, will feature music storytelling entertainment by Glen Caradus and Phil Stephenson as well as authors Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg reading from their book The Big Book of Nature Activities.
Jungle Cat World brought some very interesting critters to Peterborough Family Literacy Day 2017, allowing kids to interact with the animals. The 2019 free event, which promotes a love of reading by children, happens Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at the downtown mall. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
In addition, local ‘celebrities’ will come together to read Jeremy Tankard’s picture book The Grumpy Bird, and popular characters such as Clifford and Dora will mingle in the crowd.
“We know that if kids see their parents or adults in their lives reading they’re going to be more apt to pick up a book … that’s research-proven,” notes Nancy Doherty, Child and Family Educator with the Peterborough Child and Family Centre (201 Antrim Street, Peterborough, 705-748-9144).
“Are there books in the house? Are there things for them to read? I watched a video recently that showed a mom with a young child reading a book on her phone. The child took the phone and turned away from the mother. They were sitting beside each other but there was no interaction going on. The child was like ‘I want to do this by myself.’
“Then it showed the same mom and child with a book. The child was snuggled right up with the mom; she was helping to turn the pages. It was a totally different experience. That makes you want to recreate that experience. You have a good feeling about reading.”
One of the most popular draws of the annual Peterborough Family Literacy Day event is the free book giveaway. That will be the case again on Saturday, January 26, 2019, 9 a.m. to noon, at Peterborough Square as the event is staged for a 20th year, organized by a number of community literacy-related organizations in conjunction with the two local school boards. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
According to ABC Life Literacy Canada, making reading a regular part of a child’s day has long-term benefits. Hearing a variety of words helps prepare children for reading later in life and builds their vocabulary. And kids who see their parents reading tend to become avid readers.
“We know they (children who read) are better at problem solving because they can figure things out more easily because they have the ability to read and listen to others or find out where to look for information,” says Doherty.
“I don’t know that I can say they’re better adjusted but we know they have a better start in life if they’re reading early on. They get into school and they build on that. They’re more able to communicate with others and be more successful in their lives in general.”
Teacher Teresa Kingston has been a member of the Peterborough Family Literacy Day organizing committee since 2013, involved in her capacity as a literacy and numeracy skills consultant with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. That involves staying on top of literacy-related initiatives as they’re rolled out at the board’s 65 elementary schools. She says all students in grades 1 to 8 have a minimum of 100 minutes of literacy learning each school day.
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef was a among a number of local celebrities who read Jack and the Beanstalk to children gathered for Peterborough Family Literacy Day 2017. This year’s event, set for Saturday, January 26, 2019, 9 a.m. to noon, at Peterborough Square will see celebrities read “The Grumpy Bird”. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
“We know that there’s a critical window from age of four to seven for reading and writing, so it demands our attention,” Kingston says.
“We want to empower our students, whatever age they are, to be democratic citizens. In order to do that, we need to offer them opportunities for their voice to be heard and for them to have rich and meaningful opportunities to engage in reading and writing; listening and really thinking critically about certain ideas.
“When I think about literacy learning, at the core it’s about how we send and receive messages. It’s best developed in the context of real and every day situations. We want little books in little hands, and lots of opportunities for students to read and write real messages, recognizing that literacy learning is everywhere.
“It’s the basis for all other areas of learning. An event like Family Literacy Day allows us to share with families our support but also offer tips and resources to help support them with their children as they continue to grow as literacy learners.”
While Andrews lauds the work of educators in the promotion of literacy and the provision of helpful tools to enhance related skills — “We’re way better at it than we used to be” — he points to statistics that show adults with higher literacy levels tend to have more income. As such, the opposite is true as well.
“As a poverty reduction strategy, literacy is incredibly important,” says Andrews, noting most jobs require at least a minimum of literacy skills. He adds that while the schools are vital in the children getting off to a strong start in those skills, reinforcement of that at home is key.
“There’s still a lot of work to do on the transition from the kindergarten to Grade 12 system into adult life. When we say that someone has graduated, meaning they have their high school diploma, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have the skills they need to be successful in the workplace. People learn differently. You’re required to fit into certain boxes and if you don’t, you kind of get shuffled off to the side.”
Nancy Doherty (left) and Maria Castiglione are among the volunteer members of the organizing committee for the Peterborough Family Literacy Day event. The committee starts meeting in the fall, working towards putting together an activity-packed educational event held each January at Peterborough Square. This year’s 20th event will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)
Like Kingston, Andrews lauds Peterborough Family Literacy Day for its ‘get to them while they’re young’ approach. The promotion of the benefits of children reading, and the subsequent practice of that within the family unit, can only have benefits for the child moving forward.
“There’s an amazing spark that happens in a child’s eyes when they look at you and say ‘I’m a reader’ and, for the earliest readers, it’s magical,” says Kingston.
“What they’re really saying in that moment, and what we’re really empowering them to do, is ‘I’m starting to figure this out for myself. I’m becoming more independent, figuring out what the message is.’ It’s powerful and I see it in every classroom I’m in.”
Meanwhile, Doherty, like all the Peterborough Family Literacy Day committee members, is looking very much forward to the one-day celebration of the benefits of kids reading.
“There’s an energy to being there and seeing all the families. Sitting back and watching the children and adults interacting. Kids are learning and taking part but it’s fun and you feel that too.”
Parent information sesssions
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is hosting kindergarten parent information sessions. These evening sessions will welcome families as partners in their child’s learning while sharing tips and resources to support literacy learning at home.
January 29 – Brighton Public School
January 30 – C.R. Gummow Public School, Cobourg
February 5 – Harold Longworth Public School, Bowmanville
February 7 – Duke of Cambridge Public School, Bowmanville
February 12 – Roger Neilson Public School, Peterborough
Along with Doherty, Andrews and Kingston, organizing committee members are Alyssa Watson of Trent Students For Literacy, Helen Casmey of the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Reem Ali of the New Canadians’ Centre, Constable Shawna McCurdy of the Peterborough Police Service, Jenny Duley of Compass Early Learning and Care, Kate Jarrett of the Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough Square property manager Cheryl McQueen, and community members Lois Thompson and Maria Castiglione.
Family Literacy Day was created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and is celebrated nationally on January 27th to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service is applauding an alert citizen who notified them of a crime in progress in Lindsay.
On Thursday evening (January 10), a resident of the Sweetnam Drive neighbourhood in Lindsay reported to police that a man and women were entering unlocked vehicles in the neighbourhood.
Officers arrived to find a man between two vehicles in the driveway of a residence on Laurent Boulevard.
After further investigation, both the man and women were found to be in possession of property stolen from unlocked vehicles in the area.
Police arrested the man and woman and investigating officers were able to return a number of power tools and other items to the rightful owner.
Charged with theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 are 37-year-old Melissa Maria Perry and 36-year-old Raymond Albert Smoke, both of Lindsay.
The two accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 14, 2019.
Police say this is a great example of how watchful neighbours can assist each other and police to stop criminal activity. If you see something suspicious taking place, call 911.
Marilyn Reid has operated her convenience store and gas bar on County Road 6 at Hull's Rd on Upper Stony Lake in North Kawartha since 1968. Her husband passed away in 2002. The 87-year-old has run out of cash and supporters are raising funds to keep the store going. (Photo: Google Maps)
Although she insists she doesn’t want any help, it looks like 87-year-old Marilyn Reid of Nephton is going to get some anyway.
Supporters have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help the long-time owner of Reid’s Log Cabin Snack Bar, located on County Road 6 at Hull’s Rd on Upper Stoney Lake in North Kawartha.
According to a report by Global News Peterborough yesterday (January 10), Reid has run out of funds to operate her convenience store and gas bar, and is unable to stock the shelves or fill the gas tanks.
Reid and her husband Bill began operating the convenience store in 1968, which has become a mainstay for both permanent and seasonal residents in the area over the past 50 years. Her husband passed away in 2002, and Reid has no family.
Reid — who has limited mobility and uses a walker to get around — is known to locals for her generosity, including allowing someone to pay later if they can’t afford something in her store.
In 2015, the community came together to raise $3,400 to help Reid purchase a new car. She lives behind the store and needs to drive to Lakefield for supplies.
“Mrs. Reid is a gem,” writes Stuart Harrison on the Stoney Lake Facebook page. “After a number of her neighbours got together to provide her with a car a few years ago, she made a habit of leaving a $5 bill every Sunday at the checkout at Lakefield Foodland as her way of paying it forward.”
While Reid tells Global News that she doesn’t want people to help, her neighbours and supporters are already rallying to raise funds.
In fact, the crowdfunding campaign at gofundme.com/helping-reids-store has set a ambitious goal, attempting to raise $250,000 to support Reid and her business. As of the date and time of this story, more than $2,000 had already been raised in less than 24 hours.
The organizer of the GoFundMe campaign is also encouraging local businesses or contractors to help support Reid and her “vital community business”.
Folk Under the Clock presents Harry Manx, with special guest Steve Marriner of MonkeyJunk, at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. (Publicity photo)
Happy New Year everyone! Although most of us (including musicians) need some time to recover after the holidays, there are still some excellent concerts coming up this month in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Below are a few of the shows happening in January, so get out and support live music — it not only supports local and travelling artists but it’s also good for the soul.
Posted December 22, 2018. 6,898 impressions, 603 likes
Our third most popular photo last month was posted to promote our editorial story about Kawartha Land Trust @kawarthalandtrust, which had announced its third protected property in less than two weeks: the new Cation Wildlife Preserve near Coboconk in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Andy Holden — one of our regularly shared photographers — took the photo as part of his volunteer work with Kawartha Land Trust.
Mudmen at the Market Hall in Peterborough on January 12
I’ve written about before them in this space, and I’m sure I’ll tout them again down the road: go check out Mudmen at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) on Saturday, January 12th.
These guys have been combining bagpipes and rock music for a long time now (since the early 90s). It’s a high-energy show with a big blast of everything that makes Celtic music special.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $25 for cabaret seating, available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
Oh, and don’t forget to wear your plaid shirt …
VIDEO: “The Mason’s Apron” – Mudmen
OKAN at Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School on January 18
Although it’s freezing outside, it’ll be hot at Lakefield College School when Performing Arts Lakefield brings the women-led Afro-Cuban group OKAN to the intimate stage at Bryan Jones Theatre (4391 County Rd. 29., Lakefield, 705-652-3324) on Friday, January 18th.
Taking its name from the word for “heart” or “soul” in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk, and classical forms. The band is led by multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne, who seek to embraces genres that have been typically dominated by males.
Tickets are $35 ($10 for students) and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. For more details and to buy tickets, head to performingartslakefield.org.
VIDEO: “Bésame Mucho” – OKAN
The Arrogant Worms at the Market Hall in Peterborough on January 18
Also on Friday, January 18th just down the road in Peterborough is something very different: Canadian musical comedy veterans The Arrogant Worms will be performing at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146).
The comedy troupe (with current members Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson, and Trevor Strong) uses wit and satire and songs to make fun of “a big dumb world.” The family-friendly show is not to be missed, with classics like “Trees and Rocks”, “Carrot Juice is Murder”, “When Canada Rules the World”, and many more.
Growing up listening to CBC I remember hearing many a great performance by them.
Tickets are $28 for general admission and $33 for a cabaret seat. The show begins at 8 p.m. and you can get tickets now at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
VIDEO: “When Canada Rules the World” – The Arrogant Worms
Sandro Perri with Saskia Crescentia at Sadleir House in Peterborough on January 19
Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-3686) continues to host interesting and unique live music events, including Toronto-based artist and producer Sandro Perri who comes to town on Saturday, January 19th.
Perri plays with sound and on his new record he experiments with the idea of “infinite” songwriting; for him this takes form in a pop mantra entitled “In Another Life”. The track features sequenced synth, piano, guitar, and voice. The flip side of the record is a track called “Everybody’s Paris”, a song cycle designed to accept any lyrical variation that’s fed into it. Pretty cool stuff.
The imitable and completely original Saskia Crescentia of Gore’s Landing opens the show with accordion, piano, and voice.
Tickets are $15 (only $5 for students) and are available at the door, which opens at 8 p.m. The concert begins at 9 p.m.
This show is the third of four concerts in the Navigable Straits series at Sadleir House (the final one is Mark Ribot with Kee Avil on Saturday, March 2nd).
VIDEO: “In Another Life” – Sandro Perri
Harry Manx with special guest Steve Marriner at the Market Hall in Peterborough on January 20th
There’s a lot of music happening on the weekend of January 18th to 20th, which wraps up when Folk Under the Clock presents Harry Manx on Sunday, January 20th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) for a matinee show at 4 p.m.
Manx merges blues with East Indian drones and scales and resonance. It’s a beautiful combination. He has won numerous international awards and his shows are full of unique styling and great musicianship.
Speaking of blues, the special guest at this concert is Steve Marriner, the lead vocalist and harmonica and guitar player for the Juno award-winning rock blues band MonkeyJunk.
Manx and Marriner have just recorded a blues and gospel album called Hell Bound For Heaven and they’ll be be playing songs from the new record.
Tickets are $48, available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
Tip: kawarthaNOW.com will be giving away a pair of complimentary tickets for this concert. For your chance to win, sign up for our weekly e-news.
VIDEO: “Death Have Mercy” – Harry Manx
VIDEO: “Tijuana” by JJ Cale performed by Harry Manx and Steve Marriner
Lotus Wight at The Garnet in Peterborough on January 25
Get a dose of old-time music on Friday, January 25th when Lotus Wight of Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son performs at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107).
With music steeped in vibes from the 1920s and ’30s, Wight is known for his soulful singing and inimitable playing of guitar and banjo. His live shows also always include something musically unusual, such as a jaw harp or a bass harmonica on a chest-rack.
Tickets are $10 or pay what you can and are available at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show beginning shortly after.
You’ll want to bundle up and plug in your block heaters over the next few days, with temperatures set to plunge overnight tonight (January 10) to -19°C in Peterborough.
But with the wind chill, it’ll feel more like -29°C. Temperatures and wind chill values will be even lower in northern parts of the Kawarthas, such as Bancroft and Haliburton.
Temperatures during the day on Friday will be more moderate at -9°C in Peterborough but, with the wind chill, it will feel like -29°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
The frigid overnight temperatures and wind chill values will result in a risk of frostbite.
The cold overnight temperatures are forecast to continue over the weekend, with milder temperatures during the day.
Toronto’s medical officer of health issued an extreme cold weather alert for that city today, so we might expect local health units to do the same here.
ignite100 is a new annual innovation competition from Community Futures Peterborough, where the winner will receive a repayable loan of $100,000 with no payments in the first year and no interest for the first three years. (Graphic: Community Futures Peterborough)
Applications are now open for ignite100, a new annual innovation competition that was officially launched this afternoon (January 10) by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) at The Venue in downtown Peterborough.
The winner of the competition will receive a repayable loan of $100,000 with no payments in the first year and no interest for the first three years (CFP will pay the interest for the first 36 months).
Entrants must apply at ignite100.ca by 5 p.m. on March 15, 2019. Eight semi-finalists will be selected by March 30th and will make their pitch to a panel at a live competition on May 2nd. Three finalists will then make a private presentation to the Board of Directors at CFP on June 18th, with the winner announced at the CFP’s annual general meeting on June 27th.
“This program is about giving area businesses another avenue to gain a competitive advantage,” says CFP board chair Peter Gaffney. “We wanted to develop something specific for our community and allow as many businesses as possible participate in the competition.”
The competition is open to all organizations within the city or county of Peterborough that have been in business for more than two years, as well as organizations willing to relocate to the region. All industry sectors are encouraged to participate.
As well as the three-year loan, the winner will also have access to up to one million dollars as a repayable loan or equity position through Community Futures Peterborough partnerships.
“The Greater Peterborough community has done an amazing job supporting our youth and startups, and Community Futures Peterborough is a major partner of both the Bear’s Lair and Win this Space programs,” says CFP executive director Gail Moorhouse.
“We believe that now is the time to focus on business expansion and provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to catapult their business forward. ignite100 is the catalyst to do just that.”
For more information and to apply, visit ignite100.ca.
Siblings 14-year-old Amanda and 12-year-old John of Port Hope have only been playing and singing for a year, but are performing their first official gig at Ganarascals Restaurant in Port Hope on Saturday, January 12th. (Photo: Amanda and John / Facebook)
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, January 10 to Wednesday, January 16.
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.
10pm - Frost Week 2019 ft Kamil from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise and DJ Rithem ($5 weekend pass)
Saturday, January 12
10pm - Frost Week 2019 ft Unimerce w/ The Muddler ($5 weekend pass)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Coming Soon
Friday, January 18 Open mic hosted by Carrie Cooper and Albert Saxby
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, January 10
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, January 11
8-11pm - DownBeat
Sunday, January 13
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon
Monday, January 14
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, January 15
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, January 16
8pm - Open mic
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 10
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 11
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, January 12
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Tenth Cloud
Sunday, January 13
3pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters
Monday, January 14
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, January 15
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ Ty Wilson
Wednesday, January 16
9pm - MJ & The Beetus
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 17 7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 18 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Game of Tones
Saturday, January 19 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Sunday, January 20 3pm - Wolfgang Brothers; 6:30pm - Joe Bulger
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, January 11
7-9pm - Douglas MacKenzie
Coming Soon
Friday, January 18 6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteran
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, January 10
9pm - Open Mic
Friday, January 11
8-11pm - Joel Parkes
Wednesday, January 16
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
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 9 8pm - Kevin Foster
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 19 1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Tonemasters (donations accepted for Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, January 10
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25 9pm - Goth Girl, Low Insight Company, Rob Hailman
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, January 11
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, January 12
10pm - DJ McPimpin'
Wednesday, January 16
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 26 8pm - High Waters Band
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Saturday, January 12
6pm - Amanda and John (no cover)
VIDEO: "Fever" performed by Amanda and John
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25 7pm - Dave Mowat Blues Band
Saturday, February 2 7pm - Mayhemingways
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, January 11
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: The Blind Pig Speakeasy Night ft Maple Leaf ChampionsJug Band (PWYC)
Saturday, January 12
2pm & 10pm - Ice
Wednesday, January 16
8-11pm - Open Mic Night w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, January 18 8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: Funk Dance Party ft The Soul Motivators
Saturday, January 19 2pm & 10pm - Gator James Band
Friday, January 25 8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: Ode to Tom Petty ft Mike Woods, Kim Doolittle, Kate Suhr, Sean Carthew & more
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, January 11
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Mr Not Much Fun; 9pm - Janetville Dug w/ GT Harris (PWYC)
Saturday, January 12
7pm - Ciara Leah
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 17 WLMRT, Hobby
Friday, January 18 5pm - Forselli Friday w/ DJ Gray Matter; 9pm - Northern Hearts w/ Hailiah ($10 at door at PWYC)
Saturday, January 19 8pm - Steelburner, Little Fire ($10 at door at PWYC)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, January 10
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Tina O'Rourke ($7)
Wednesday, January 16
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 9 9pm - Dinner and dance ft Close Enuff ($20 includes dinner)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, January 10
8pm - The Quickshifters
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, January 11
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, January 12
7pm - Disco Fever ($10, portion of proceeds to Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, January 11
8pm - Cale Crowe
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, January 10
7pm - DownBeat
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, January 10
7:30pm - 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, January 10
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, January 12
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25 7-11pm - Open Mic hosted by John Foreman
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25 5:30pm & 7:45pm - Music Dinner Night ft Brookfield ($45 per person)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, January 11
8-10pm - Reg Corey
Saturday, January 12
8-10pm - Chris McLeod
Coming Soon
Friday, January 18 8-10pm - Andy Du Rego
Saturday, January 19 8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, January 11
8pm - Shea Bailey, Andy McDonald, and Mike MacCurdy
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, January 10
8pm - Paper Shakers w/ Basic White, Huttch, Niall ($5 before 9pm, $10 after)
Saturday, January 12
9pm - Rainbow Romp w/ DJ Mike Lee ($5 at door with proceeds to Rainbow Service Organization)
Coming Soon
Friday, January 18 Express and Co.
Saturday, January 19 8:30pm - Kerry Jayne "Romance of Many Dimensions" CD Release Party ($10 at door)
Thursday, January 24 9pm - Hydee ($10 in advance, $20 at door)
Saturday, January 26 10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Hillary Dumoulin & Mary-Kate Edwards w/ Blue Hazel ($10 at door)
Since the 19th century, local boards of health have played a critical role in improving the health of local residents, such as municipal bylaws to prohibit the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products. Pictured is the sale of "unsanitary" ice cream circa 1905. On February 9, 2019, Peterborough Public Health and the Peterborough Historical Society are hosting a one-day conference called "Back to the Future: 130 years of Public Health in the Kawarthas". (Photo: Archives of Ontario)
Celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2019, Peterborough Public Health — in partnership with the Peterborough Historical Society — is hosting a one-day conference called “Back to the Future: 130 years of Public Health in the Kawarthas” on Saturday, February 9th.
The conference, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Peterborough Public Health’s offices at 185 King Street in downtown Peterborough, includes speakers from across Ontario presenting on a range of topics including polio and local vaccination programs, diabetes among Indigenous populations, milk pasteurization, public health nursing, drinking water protection, and the history of sanitation efforts.
“We really want to show residents how public health shapes our lives every day, where it started 130 years ago, and how a population health approach can help address some of the biggest issues we face today in our community,” says Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Peterborough’s Medical Officer of Health.
First established in 1889, Peterborough Public Health is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2019. (Graphic: Peterborough Public Health)
“With speakers representing various expertise, such as infectious diseases, Indigenous medicine, local history, nursing and the contributions of rural Women’s Institutes, we believe this event will leave participants better informed and inspired about what can happen when communities work together to improve health for all,” Salvaterra explains.
The keynote speaker will be Professor Kenton Kroker from Department of Science and Technology Studies at York University, who will present the topic “Inventing a Public for Ontario’s Public Health: 1882-85”. Other speakers include Indigenous elders, university professors, and public health leaders from across Ontario. See the full conference program below.
Early bird tickets are available now for $55 ($35 for students). After February 1st, tickets will be $60 ($40 for students). You can register online at eventbrite.ca or by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 264. The ticket price includes lunch, break refreshments, and access to all presentations.
A caricature (circa 1910) of Charles Hastings, Toronto’s Medical Health Officer, with commentary on his attempts to make Toronto cleaner and healthier: “I had no idea you needed cleaning up so badly”. (Photo: Archives of Ontario)
In Ontario, public health rose to prominence prior to Confederation as the sanitary reform movement gained traction in the 1800s. Driven by scientific discoveries that infectious diseases were caused by microbes, an increasing number of individuals and volunteer organizations began promoting hygiene. Typhoid (for example) was widely believed to develop spontaneously, but there was growing evidence it was actually caused by exposure to contaminated water or milk.
In 1834, the Legislature of Upper Canada passed legislation allowing local municipalities to establish boards of health “to guard against the introduction of malignant, contagious and infectious diseases.” Some cities and towns established local health boards, usually after a serious epidemic of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, or smallpox.
In 1873, six years after Confederation, Ontario passed its first Public Health Act. By 1886, 400 boards of health were operating across the province. In 1889, the Town of Peterborough passed a by-law on February 18, 1889 to create the first permanent Board of Health.
Part of a 1918 poster from the Ontario Provincial Board of Health issuing a warning to local health authorities about influenza. (Photo: Archives of Ontario)
Over the next 75 years, local boards of health were primarily responsible for improving the health of local residents. They identified that unpasteurized milk was killing children, and recommended the establishment of local bylaws mandating the pasteurization of milk. They also worked with municipalities to provide safe drinking water, treat sewage, make food safer, immunize school children, and control outbreaks.
On January 22, 1965, the City and County of Peterborough signed an agreement to establish a joint board of health and organization, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit, which was renamed Peterborough Public Health in 2016 (coinciding with the move from Hospital Drive to the current downtown Peterborough location).
The cover of the 1931 Health Almanac from the Public Health Nursing Branch of the Department of Health of Ontario. (Photo: Archives of Ontario)
Conference Program – Back to the Future
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Land Acknowledgement: Dr. Rosana Salvaterra (Medical Officer of Health, Peterborough Public Health) Welcome to Treaty 20: Kathryn Wilson (Chair, Board of Health, Hiawatha First Nation) Opening remarks
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Presentations: Moderator Professor Kristi Buccieri (Trent University)
9:20 – 10:00 a.m.
“Building Public Health in Peterborough 1850-1920.” Dale Standen (Professor Emeritus Trent University)
10:00 – 10:40 a.m.
“Indigenous Healing and Medicine: the Case of Diabetes.” Edna Manitowabi (Elder Odawa/Ojibway from Wikwemikong; Head Woman, Eastern Doorway of the Three Fires Midewewin Lodge; Professor Emeritus, Indigenous Studies, Trent University)
10:40 – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 – 11:40 a.m.
“The Role of Vaccines in the Eradication of Polio.” Dr. Garry Humphreys (Past Medical Officer of Health, Peterborough City and County)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 1:40 p.m.
Keynote Speaker; “Inventing a Public for Ontario’s Public Health, 1882-85.” Professor Kenton Kroker (Department of Science and Technology Studies, York University) Introduction by Professor Kevin Siena, Trent University.
1:40 – 4:00 p.m.
Presentations: Moderator Brittany Cadence (Manager, Communications a IT Services, Peterborough Public Health)
1:50 – 2:30 p.m.
“Great Lakes Governance, Environmental Protection and Public Health.” Professor Jamie Benidickson (Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa).
2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
Break
2:40 – 3:20 p.m.
“The Contribution of Nursing to Public Health.” Dr. Kirsten Woodend (Dean, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing)
3:20 – 4:00 p.m.
“The Role of Women in Health Protection: Pasteurization of Milk and the Women’s Institute.” Dr. Rosana Salvaterra (Medical Officer of Health) in conversation with Beryl Harris (Selwyn Women’s Institute)
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Closing Address: “The Future of Local Public Health.” Dr. Peter Donnelly (Public Health Ontario).
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies and Reception (Atrium)
Part of a 1986 flyer from the Ontario Ministry of Health warning about drinking unpasteurized milk. (Photo: Archives of Ontario)
Feeding chickadees is a favourite winter activity of GreenUP's Dawn Pond. Here one feeds from seeds placed on her toque. Watching and feeding birds is just one of several activities you can enjoy during the winter even if there's little or no snow on the ground. (Photo: Dylan Pond)
We are now officially more than two weeks into winter. Those who enjoy the snow may be disappointed with what this season has brought forth so far, while others may be relieved with the absence of shoveling, salting, and de-icing that are usual this time of year.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.
Whether you love or loathe the snow, it’s always a good idea to get outside for some fresh air, exercise, and vitamin N (for Nature)!
The benefits of being in nature are widely known with stress reduction being at the top of the list.
The Peterborough area is full of outdoor locations and activities that are free and fun for everyone. Here are some ideas to get you planning your winter weekends, with or without the snow.
Skating on the Trent Canal at the Peterborough Lift Lock is a popular winter activity. City staff regularly flood the rink to ensure almost perfect conditions for skating and hockey so, as long as the temperature is low enough (a green flag indicated skating is permitted), you’ll be able to skate. (Photo: Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism)
There’s nothing more locally iconic than skating along the Trent Severn Canal in front of Lock 21, a National Historic Site, and the world’s largest lift lock when it opened in 1904.
Last week, the temperatures dipped low enough for the canal to be open, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to glide along this beautiful outdoor rink along Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough. City staff regularly flood the rink to ensure almost perfect conditions for skating and hockey so, as long as the temperature is low enough, you’ll be able to skate.
Ice conditions at the Lift Lock are posted with a green or a red flag, which is updated daily throughout the winter.
If you prefer to stay off the ice, consider a hike. For many Peterborians, a trail lies just beyond the doorstep. Peterborough has so many inner-city trails that going for a walk or hike is easy!
Check out Jackson Park, Armour Hill, or walk along one of our many paved trails such as The Great Trail (formerly The Trans Canada Trail), The Rotary Trail, or the Parkway Trail.
“Living close to so many green spaces and trails means that we have nature close by; this time of year you can see the beautiful red stems of Red Osier Dogwood and the stunning colours of songbirds like blue jays and cardinals,” says GreenUP’s Jenn McCallum.
“Bring your camera along and enjoy some nature photography! During winter, I particularly enjoy the lovely monochrome landscapes of snow falling in Birch forest stands.”
Feeding chickadees can be a magical winter experience. When you see or hear chickadees in your backyard or while on a hike, simply hold out a handful of seeds and wait patiently for one to land. (Photo: Dylan Pond)
Even on a gray day, so many colours really stand out this time of year. If you’re bringing the kids along, try and count how many colours you can see while on your hike. Along with McCallum’s suggestions above, you can watch for the purple-ish colour of Eastern Hemlock tree bark, the steel blue feathers of a nuthatch, or the sweeping yellow branches of a willow.
If there is snow on the ground, you’ll also have the opportunity to see many tracks left behind by critters that are active all winter long. Kids love to identify footprints or to simply follow tracks to see where animals are scurrying off to. You can point out the difference between the footprints of ducks, songbirds, and squirrels and if you’re lucky, you may see the prints of a red fox or a snowshoe hare.
“My favourite winter activity is hand-feeding the chickadees,” says GreenUP’s Dawn Pond, “I love standing with seeds on my toque and waiting quietly for them to land on my head.”
Feeding the chickadees by hand can be a magical experience. Simply take some birdseed along with you on your hike. When you hear the familiar chickadee-dee-dee sound, hold out a mittenful of seeds alongside a tree branch and wait patiently for one to land.
“Take a friend and get your camera ready,” suggests Pond. “It’s so nice to have a photo keepsake of this special moment, especially after waiting so patiently for one to land.”
A great place to try feeding chickadees is at GreenUP Ecology Park, where many birds frequent the feeders that are stocked for winter feeding. You’re also likely to see cardinals, juncos, and nuthatches — and if you’re lucky you may spot the pileated woodpecker that has been frequenting the area.
Have you ever considered a night hike? With the sun setting around 5 p.m., there’s ample time to take a stroll after dark and enjoy the calm and quiet of the evening. Dusk brings a variety of different animals out of hiding so listen for owls, and watch for deer, both of which can been seen in and around the city.
Just be sure to be safe and be seen while out after dark; wear reflective clothing and bring a flashlight or headlamp so that others are able to see you.
Take advantage of a sunny day and give winter cycling a try. Trails in Peterborough are well maintained in winter, giving plenty of opportunity to cycle all year long. (Photo: Jaime Akiyama)
Want to try something new and adventurous along the trails? GreenUP’s Lindsay Stroud suggests taking a sunny day to try out winter cycling.
The local trails are well maintained in winter, offering a great opportunity to bundle up and bring out your bicycle. Riding your bike in the winter adds physical activity into your day, decreases the number of cars on the road, helps build connections to your community, and is a lot of fun.
“Bring some maple syrup along,” suggests GreenUP’s Matthew Walmsley. “Making maple taffy on ice is a great way to use up last year’s maple syrup stocks before the new batches arrive in late winter, and it is a sweet treat no matter what outdoor activity you choose.”
If you’re unsure about identifying a species you see, or if you want to learn more about your nature sightings, download the iNaturalist App for access to resources from across the globe, all at your fingertips on your mobile device.
For more outdoor activity ideas, pick up a copy of The Big Book of Nature Activities by local naturalists Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg. It is brimming with fantastic nature-based activities, all laid out by season. It is available at the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough.
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