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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for all of the Kawarthas

By kawarthaNOW -

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today (August 6) for all of the Kawarthas, including the City of Kawartha Lakes and the counties of Peterborough, Hastings, Haliburton, and Northumberland.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon over portions of southern Ontario. Some of these thunderstorms will have the potential to produce significant rainfall amounts as well as wind gusts to 90 km/h. Some hail is possible as well.

Additional thunderstorms may affect the area this evening and tonight as well.

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Heat warning in effect for the Kawarthas until Tuesday

By kawarthaNOW -

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Kawarthas for today (August 5) through Monday, August 6th.

This follows a heat warning issued by Peterborough Public Health for the City and County of Peterborough last Friday (August 3).

Daytime maximum values of 31°C or higher are expected today and on Monday, with humidex values reaching 40°C.

Overnight minimum temperatures will only fall to near 20°C, providing little relief from the heat.

A cold front is expected to to move through the area Tuesday bringing an end to this event.

Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Environment Canada issues heat warnings when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Kirkfield is losing its only family doctor

By kawarthaNOW -

Kirkfield’s only family doctor will be relocating her practice to Orillia as of November 1, 2018.

Dr. Kinga Koprowicz has been operating her family practice out of the Kirkfield Medical Centre, which is owned by the City of Kawartha Lakes.

According to a media release from the city issued today (August 3), Dr. Koprowicz has had use of the building at no cost for several years and, to date, has not been willing to enter into a lease agreement with the city.

The media release states that the city proposed a lease agreement at “fair market value” to Dr. Koprowicz with a timeline of January 2019.

“Unfortunately, Dr. Koprowicz has chosen to relocate to Orillia,” the release states. “The City regrets the decision made by Dr. Koprowicz and recognizes the loss of a family doctor in the area and the resulting disruption this causes current patients.”

Orillia is located about 44 kilometres from Kirkfield. The city states that patients who chose not to remain under Dr. Koprowicz’s care at her new practice in Orillia can register with Health Care Connect to find another family doctor. More information is available at www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner.

In addition to her family practice in Kirkfield, Dr. Koprowicz also specializes in medical cosmetic services. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website, she also practices at the Canadian Centre For Integrative Medicine in Markham and the City Centre Medical Clinic in Barrie.

Also according to the website, in 2017, the college conducted an investigation into whether Dr. Koprowicz “failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession and/or was incompetent in her prescribing of controlled substances, including narcotics.” As a result of the investigation, the college imposed a number of practice restrictions on Dr. Koprowicz as of August 26, 2017, including a 12-month period of clinical supervision and professional education in the prescribing of controlled substances.

The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), with support from the City of Kawartha Lakes, is pursuing the recruitment of a replacement doctor in Kirkfield.

“Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative is continuing to recruit new doctors for the city,” says Cindy Snider, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, KLHCI. “There is potential for other doctors to take in new patients to fill the need in Kirkfield.”

The village of Kirkfield, located in the City of Kawartha Lakes between Balsam Lake and Lake Simcoe, is home to Lock 36 of the Trent-Severn Waterway and is the birthplace of Canadian railway, transit, and electrical entrepreneur William Mackenzie.

The Beach Report for August 3 – 9, 2018

By kawarthaNOW -

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

As of August 3, 2018, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:

  • Squirrel Creek Conservation Area, Peterborough County
  • Omemee Beach, City of Kawartha Lakes

Here are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.

Peterborough City/County
City of Kawartha Lakes
Haliburton County
Northumberland County

In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.

Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Important note

The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.

You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.

While we strive to update this story with the current conditions, you should confirm the most recent test results by visiting the local health unit websites at Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. As noted above, the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead are tested every business day so the results listed below may not be current.

 

Peterborough City/County

City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)

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

Beavermead (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) – SAFE

Peterborough County Beaches (sampled weekly)

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

Buckhorn (John Street, Buckhorn) – SAFE

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

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

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

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

Ennismore (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore) – SAFE

Hiawatha (1 Lakeshore Rd, Hiawatha) – SAFE

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

Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) – SAFE

Norwood (12 Belmont St, Norwood) – SAFE

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

Selwyn (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn) – SAFE

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

Warsaw Caves (289 Caves Rd, Warsaw) – SAFE

Peterborough County Beaches (sampled monthly)

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

Chandos Beach (Hwy 620, North Kawartha) – SAFE

Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Methune) – SAFE

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

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

 

City of Kawartha Lakes

Bexley Township Area

Blanchard’s Road Beach – OPEN

Bobcaygeon Area

Beach Park – OPEN

Riverview Beach Park – OPEN

Eldon Township Area

Centennial Park West – OPEN

Emily/Omemee Area

Omemee Beach – POSTED

Fenelon Falls Area

Birch Point – OPEN

Bond Street – OPEN

Sturgeon Point Beach – OPEN

Laxton Township Area

Head Lake – OPEN

Norland Bathing Area – OPEN

Mariposa Township Area

Valentia Beach (aka Sandbar Beach) – OPEN

Somerville Township Area

Burnt River Beach – Somerville – OPEN

Burnt River Four Mile Lake – OPEN

Verulam Township Area

Centennial Beach – OPEN

Verulam Recreational Park – OPEN

 

Haliburton County

Algonquin Highlands Area

Dorset Parkette – OPEN

Elvin Johnson Park (aka Stanhope Beach) – OPEN

Dysart et al Area

Eagle Lake Beach – OPEN

Haliburton Lake South Bay – OPEN

Sand Point (aka Indian Point) – OPEN

Pine Lake Beach – OPEN

Sandy Cove Beach – OPEN

Silver Lake (aka Kashawigamog Lake) – OPEN

Highlands East Area

Gooderham Beach – OPEN

Paudash Lake Beach – OPEN

Lake Wilbermere Beach – OPEN

Glamour Lake Beach – OPEN

Minden Hills Area

Bissett Beach – OPEN

Little Horseshoe Lake Beach – OPEN

Minden Rotary Lagoon Beach – OPEN

Minden Rotary Main Beach – OPEN

Twelve Mile Lake Beach – OPEN

 

Northumberland County

Brighton Area

Cedardale – OPEN

Little Lake – OPEN

Campbellford Area

Crowe Bay Fun Park – OPEN

Hastings North – OPEN

Hastings South – OPEN

Seymour Conservation Area – OPEN

Port Hope/Cobourg Area

Bewdley Beach – OPEN

Harwood Beach – OPEN

Port Hope Beach East – OPEN

Port Hope Beach West – OPEN

Sandy Bay Park – OPEN

Victoria Beach (Cobourg) – OPEN

Wicklow Beach – OPEN

Party like its 1999 this long weekend with The Funk Frequency

By Paul Rellinger -
Chris Rouse as Prince with special guest guitarist Sean Alexander in tribute band The Funk Frequency, which performs a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest at Del Crary Park on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Publicity photo)

In the tribute band universe, substantial are the rewards for those acts that dare to present the music and style of artists who are incomparable — and do so exceedingly well.

Peterborough Musicfest presents
The Funk Frequency

When: Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough)
How much: free

Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent for $4/chair). VIP seating available for Sponsors and Fest Friends. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighborhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.

When The Funk Frequency was formed in 2015, the subject of their tribute band — singer, songwriter and guitarist Prince — was very much alive.

Less than a year later, when the Minneapolis native died suddenly at age 57 as the result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, The Funk Frequency’s tribute to the iconic artist took on much greater significance and poignancy for the many still looking to party like it was 1999.

On Saturday, August 4th at Del Crary Park, Peterborough Musicfest welcomes The Funk Frequency to the Fred Anderson Stage, fronted by lead singer Chris Rouse. Admission is free to the 8 p.m. show.

“You have Beatles tributes, you have Journey tributes, you have Motown tributes, you have all types of different tributes, but you don’t have anyone that’s really focusing on the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, which is Prince, but also what Prince did with a lot of other artists, like Sheila E., Vanity 6, The Time, Sheena Easton and The Bangles.

“So we decided we wanted to focus on that period, because it was a golden era and it meant so much to a lot of people. There was only one person I felt we could do this with. We couldn’t do it without Chris (Rouse) accepting it. I prayed and did a little rain dance — a Purple Rain dance — and he said he was free and we started. It’s important to note this concept started long before the unfortunate demise (of Prince). It’s not like we jumped on some sort of bandwagon.”

In bringing Rouse on board, Alexander and Roscetti had the perfect frontman for The Funk Frequency. Embodying Prince’s unique essence, sound, and vocal styling, he also bears a striking physical similarity to Prince. When decked out in the singer’s signature purple duds, the transformation is complete.

VIDEO: “1999” by Prince performed by The Funk Frequency

“Gratitude and humility,” says Rouse of the experience of performing as Prince in The Funk Frequency. “I’m trying to fill some huge, huge shoes. It’s always a challenge in a real healthy, positive, exciting way. It pushes me forward. It pushes me to be a better artist and a better person. I’ve been learning so much being a part of this group — how to be my best in a group scenario and really honour that sense of team energy that Prince was all about.”

With album sales in excess of 100 million worldwide, Prince’s huge popularity over five decades — he released his debut album For You in 1978 at age 20 — remains a testament to his music’s message and relevancy to multi generations of fans.

Fuelled by a long list of hit songs such as “Little Red Corvette”, “Kiss”, “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, and “1999”, to name but a few, Prince remains one of the most awarded music figures of his generation with eight Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Oscar for Best Original Song Score for the 1984 film Purple Rain, in which he also starred. In addition, in 2004, he was inducted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

VIDEO: “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince performed by The Funk Frequency

“Sometimes it brings me tears, it gets emotional,” says Rouse of replicating Prince’s flamboyant stage presence, his extravagant fashion sense and use of makeup, and his wide vocal range.

“When we’re all performing, we get moved at the same time. We look around at each other and it’s like ‘What’s going on? Is Prince here with us.’ I think he is. That’s what it feels like for me.”

Besides bringing Prince’s extensive music catalogue to the masses, The Funk Frequency also performs the music of noted Prince collaborators such as Morris Day and The Time (“Jungle Love” and “The Bird”) and Sheila E. (“The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre”).

VIDEO: “Raspberry Beret” by Prince performed by The Funk Frequency

“There are things we all do as individuals on our own and we respect that for each other,” Rouse says.

“We do this because we love to do it. We do it for the passion, for the music. We love Prince, not just for what he did for his own career but for the careers of so many different artists, and for what he did for the music industry.”

 

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

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

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

What’s open and closed on the 2018 Civic Holiday

By kawarthaNOW -
Kick back and relax this Civic Holiday long weekend instead of rushing around to get your shopping done. All grocery stores, malls, and big box stores and many beer and liquor stores are open on the holiday Monday.

The Civic Holiday is called Peter Robinson Day in Peterborough, James Cockburn Day in Cobourg, Simcoe Day in Toronto, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, George Hamilton Day in Hamilton, Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, Founders’ Day in Brantford, McLaughlin Day in Oshawa, Alexander Mackenzie Day in Sarnia, John Galt Day in Guelph, and numerous other names in smaller municipalities. Whatever you call it, the holiday is always celebrated on the first Monday in August.

Since the Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday in Ontario and is not listed in Ontario’s Employment Standards Act or Retail Business Holidays Act, most businesses are open on Monday — although some have reduced hours. All grocery stores, malls, and big box stores are open on Monday, as are many liquor and beer stores. Government offices are closed and many government-operated services are unavailable.

For your convenience, we provide this list of holiday hours for 263 selected businesses, services, and organizations across the Kawarthas. This information comes from their websites and social media accounts, which may or may not be up to date, so please always call them first to confirm their hours (we’ve included phone numbers), especially if you are travelling any distance. If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form.

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Beer & Liquor Stores

MON AUG 6
Beard Free Brewing
649 The Parkway, Peterborough
705-775-2337		 CLOSED
Black's Distillery
99 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-745-1500		 10:00am-10:00pm
LCBO - Apsley
3 Burleigh St., Apsley
705-656-4492		 11:00am-5:00pm
LCBO - Bancroft
16B Station St., Bancroft
613-332-2660		 11:00am-5:00pm
LCBO - Bewdley
5087 Rice Lake Dr. N., Bewdley
905-797-2077		 CLOSED
LCBO - Bobycaygeon
37 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2591		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Bridgenorth
861 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-9801		 CLOSED
LCBO - Buckhorn
1976 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn
705-657-3211		 11:00am-5:00pm
LCBO - Campbellford
37 Front St. St., Campbellford
705-653-3000		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Coboconk
13 Albert ST., Coboconk
705-454-3992		 12:00pm-4:00pm
LCBO - Cobourg
63 Albert St., Cobourg
905-372-7932		 CLOSED
LCBO - Cobourg (Elgin)
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5283		 11:00am-8:00pm
LCBO - Coe Hill
8 Centre St., Coe Hill
613-337-1100		 CLOSED
LCBO - Fenelon Falls
27 Francis St. W., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3220		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Gooderham
1007 Gooderham St., Gooderham
705-447-2557		 CLOSED
LCBO - Haliburton
230 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-2631		 11:00am-6:00pm
LCBO - Hastings
18 Front St. W., Hastings
705-696-2291		 CLOSED
LCBO - Havelock
30 Ottawa St., Havelock
705-778-2141		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Kinmount
4094 County Rd 121, Kinmount
705-488-2341		 CLOSED
LCBO - Lakefield
2 Nichols St., Lakefield
705-652-7031		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Lindsay
449 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-5511		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Maynooth
33004 Hwy 62 N., Maynooth
613-338-2243		 CLOSED
LCBO - Millbrook
4 Centre St., Millbrook
705-652-7400		 CLOSED
LCBO - Minden
18 Water St., Minden
705-286-1311		 11:00am-5:00pm
LCBO - Norwood
426 Hwy. #7, Norwood
705-639-5251		 CLOSED
LCBO - Omemee
4 King St., Omemee
705-799-5212		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Peterborough (Chemong)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-3302		 11:00am-6:00pm
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne East)
400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-745-0372		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne West)
879 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-743-3582		 10:00am-9:00pm
LCBO - Peterborough (Sherbrooke)
196 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough
705-745-1333		 CLOSED
LCBO - Port Hope
15 Ontario St., Port Hope
905-885-5668		 12:00pm-5:00pm
LCBO - Warkworth
44 Church St., Warkworth
705-924-2161		 CLOSED
LCBO - Warsaw
Water St., Warsaw
705-652-7400		 CLOSED
LCBO - Wilberforce
2763 Essonville Rd., Wilberforce
705-448-2721		 12:00pm-4:00pm
LCBO/The Beer Store (Keene General Store)
1111 Heritage Line, Keene
705-295-4418
LCBO/The Beer Store (Young's Point General Store)
2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point
705-652-3731		 9:00am-5:00pm
Smithavens Brewing Company
687 Rye St. Unit 6, Peterborough
705-743-4747		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bancroft
1 Madawaska St., Bancroft
613-332-1785		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bobcaygeon
25 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-3596		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Bridgenorth
882 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-7126		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Campbellford
80 Centre St., Campbellford
705-653-1220		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Coboconk
6716 Hwy 35, Coboconk
705-454-8983		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Cobourg
476 Division St., Cobourg
905-372-3142		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Fenelon Falls
125 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3222		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Haliburton
15 Hops Dr., Haliburton
705-457-2023		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Hastings
23 Front St. E., Hastings
705-696-2871		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Havelock
Ottawa St., Havelock
705-778-3078		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lakefield
102 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3031		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lindsay
370 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-3541		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Minden
20 Water St., Minden
705-286-1480		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne Place)
570 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-742-0458		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne West)
1900 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-745-0366		 CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Market Plaza)
139 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-8171		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Portage Place)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-743-5462		 11:00am-6:00pm
The Beer Store - Port Hope
55 Peter St., Port Hope
905-885-4641		 CLOSED
The Publican House Brewery & Restaurant
B-300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-874-5743		 11:00am-11:00pm (retail store); 11:00am-10:00pm (brew pub)

Drug Stores, Pharmacies & Health Services

MON AUG 6
Bridgenorth Guardian Pharmacy
871 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-7200		 Call
Fadhil Pharmasave
6-184 Marina Boulevard, Peterborough
705-743-1004		 Call
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9100		 CLOSED
Kashyap's Pharmasave
1040 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-742-2461		 Call
Lakefield IDA
32 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-8184		 CLOSED
Mather & Bell Pharmacy (IDA)
769 Park Street S., Peterborough
705-745-4770		 Call
Medical Centre Clinic
707 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-6222		 CLOSED
Medical Centre Pharmacy
707 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-3484		 CLOSED
Medicine Shoppe
860 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-743-8443		 Call
Millbrook IDA
8 King St., Millbrook
705-932-3131		 CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic
26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
705-743-2040		 CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic Pharmacy (Pharmasave)
26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
705-743-2040		 CLOSED
Peterborough Public Health
185 King St., Peterborough
705-743-1000		 CLOSED
Port Hope Pharmasave
60 Ontario St., Port Hope
905-885-1294		 Call
PRHC Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic
1 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
705-743-2121 x2235		 10:00am-1:00pm
Rexall - Brighton
1 Main St., Brighton
613-475-3294		 9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Haliburton
224 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-1112		 9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Lindsay (Heritage Acres)
65 Angeline St. N., Lindsay
705-328-0080		 CLOSED
Rexall - Lindsay Medical
86 Angeline St. S., Lindsay
705-878-4700		 CLOSED
Rexall - Lindsay Square
401 Kent St. W. Unit 57, Lindsay
705-324-6904		 9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (George St.)
85 George St. N., Peterborough
705-748-9733		 8:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (Portage Place)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-742-7616		 9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (Simcoe St.)
191 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-745-0516		 9:00am-12:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bancroft
118 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-4846		 8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bobcaygeon
85 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-4433		 9:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Cobourg
270 Spring St., Cobourg
905-372-3333		 8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Haliburton
186 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-5020		 9:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Downtown)
74 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-7400		 10:00am-5:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Kent Street)
341-343 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-8981		 8:00am-12:00am
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Charlotte)
250 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-3541		 8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Chemong)
971 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-2401		 8:00am-12:00am
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Dobbin)
1875 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-749-6547		 8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (High)
741 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-6141		 Open 24 hours
Shoppers Home Health Care - Peterborough
745 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-743-5100		 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy - Peterborough
361-365 George St., Peterborough
705-742-3002		 CLOSED
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy - Port Hope
249 Ontario St., Port Hope
905-885-8740		 CLOSED
Sullivan's Pharmacy
71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-742-3469		 CLOSED
Westmount Pharmacy
1293 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough
705-741-5008		 7:00am-10:00pm

Government Services

MON AUG 6
Anstruther Lake Transfer Station
400 Anstruther Lake Rd., Aplsey
705-656-4361		 12:00pm-8:00pm
Bensfort Road Peterborough City/County Landfill Site
1260 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2150		 CLOSED
Bewdley Transfer Station
7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton
905-342-2514		 CLOSED
Brighton Landfill
1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton
613-475-1946		 CLOSED
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices (Note: post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business No collection or delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices
26 Francis St., Lindsay
705-324-9411		 CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools
Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411		 CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries
Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 x1291		 CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Waste and Recycling Collection
26 Francis St., Lindsay
1-888-822-2225		 Mon Aug 6 moves to Tue Aug 7, Aug 7 to 8, Aug 8 to 9, Aug 9 to 10
City of Peterborough Day Cares
Peterborough
705-748-8830		 CLOSED
City of Peterborough Garbage Pickup
Peterborough
705-745-1386		 No change
City of Peterborough Green Waste Pickup
Peterborough
705-876-1600		 No change
City of Peterborough Recycling Pickup
Peterborough
705-876-1600		 No change
City of Peterborough Social Services
Peterborough
705-748-8830		 CLOSED
County of Haliburton Administration Offices
11 Newcastle St., Minden
705-286-4085		 CLOSED
County of Northumberland Waste and Recycling Collection
555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg
1-866-293-8379		 Mon Aug 6 moves to Tue Aug 7, Aug 7 to 8, Aug 8 to 9, Aug 9 to 10
County of Peterborough Administration Offices
470 Water St., Peterborough
705-743-0380		 CLOSED
County of Peterborough Garbage Pickup
Peterborough
705-745-1386		 Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install My Waste App
County of Peterborough Recycling Pickup
Peterborough
705-775-2737		 No change
Eldon Landfill
311 Rockview Rd., Kirkfield
1-888-822-2225		 11:00am-5:00pm
Fenelon Landfill
314 Mark Rd., Fenelon Falls
1-888-822-2225		 9:00am-5:00pm
GO Transit (Peterborough Bus Terminal)
190 Simcoe St., Peterborough
1-888-438-6646		 Saturday schedule
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9100		 CLOSED
Haultain Transfer Station
6879 Highway 28, Woodview
705-656-4361		 12:00pm-8:00pm
Hope Transfer Station
4775 5th Line, Port Hope
905-753-2030		 CLOSED
Laxton Landfill
3225 Monck Rd., Norland
1-888-822-2225		 11:00am-5:00pm
Lindsay Library
90 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9411 x1291		 CLOSED
Lindsay Ops Landfill
51 Wilson Rd., Lindsay
1-888-822-2225		 CLOSED
Lindsay Social Services
322 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9870		 CLOSED
Lindsay Transit / LIMO Specialized Transit
180 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9411		 NO SERVICE
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre
1400 Crawford Dr., Peterborough
705-742-2201		 9:00am-5:00pm
Peterborough Airport
925 Airport Rd., Peterborough
705-743-6708		 Open
Peterborough City Hall
500 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-7777		 CLOSED
Peterborough County Court House
470 Water St., Peterborough
705-876-3815		 CLOSED
Peterborough County Public Works/Environmental Services
310 Armour Rd., Peterborough
705-775-2737		 CLOSED
Peterborough Hazardous Household Waste Facility
400 Pido Rd., Peterborough
705-876-0461		 Open
Peterborough Public Health
185 King St., Peterborough
705-743-1000		 CLOSED
Peterborough Public Library
345 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough
705-745-5382		 CLOSED  (BOOK DROP UNAVAILABLE)
Peterborough Public Library - DelaFosse Branch
727 Park St. S., Peterborough
705-745-8653		 CLOSED  (BOOK DROP UNAVAILABLE)
Peterborough Public Works Office (when closed, contact staff on duty)
500 George St. N., Peterborough
705-745-1386		 CLOSED
Peterborough Recycling Drop-Off Depot
390 Pido Rs., Peterborough
705-742-7777		 Open
Peterborough Transit Services - Office
190 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2895		 10:00am-12:45pm, 1:15pm-4:00pm
Peterborough Transit Services (bus and handi-van)
190 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2895		 8:00am-7:20pm
Provincial Offences Office - Lindsay
440 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-3962		 CLOSED
Provincial Offences Office - Peterborough
99 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2099		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bancroft
50 Monck St., Bancroft
1-800-267-8097		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bobcaygeon
21 Canal St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2202		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Brighton
140 Prince Edward St., Birighton
613-475-2641		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Campbellford
51 Grand Rd., Campbellford
705-653-1579		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Cobourg
Unit 105, 1005 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
1-800-267-8097		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Fenelon Falls
41 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3030		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Haliburton
Unit 3, 50 York St., Haliburton
705-457-2911		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lakefield
133 Water St., Lakefield
705-652-3141		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lindsay
322 Kent St. W., Lindsay
1-800-267-8097		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Millbrook
8 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2323		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Minden
12698 Hwy 35, Minden
1-800-267-8097		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Norwood
2373B County Rd 45, Norwood
705-639-2007		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Peterborough
Main Floor, 300 Water St., Peterborough
1-800-267-8097		 CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Port Hope
58 Queen St., Port Hope
905-885-7400		 CLOSED
Seymour Transfer Station
344 5th Line W., Campbellford
705-653-4757		 CLOSED
Somerville Landfill
381 Ledge Hill Rd., Burnt River
1-888-822-2225		 11:00am-5:00pm

Grocery Stores

MON AUG 6
Bowles Valu-Mart
871 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-7093		 8:00am-8:00pm
Charlotte Pantry
348 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-745-9068		 Open
Chub & Nikki’s nofrills
1866 Lansdowne St. W,, Peterborough
866-987-6453		 8:00am-8:00pm
David's nofrills
500 Division St., Cobourg
905-372-6979		 9:00am-6:00pm
Davis Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
20 Jocelyn Rd., Port Hope
905-885-1867		 8:00am-9:00pm
Easton's Valu-mart
South Water St. & Hwy #35, Minden
705-286-3388		 8:00am-8:00pm
Farmboy
754 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-745-2811		 Call
Fisher's nofrills
15 Canrobert St., Campbellford
705-653-3002		 8:00am-9:00pm
Foodland Bancroft
337 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-6664		 7:00am-12:00am
Foodland Bobcaygeon
62 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2282		 7:00am-9:00pm
Foodland Buckhorn
3329 Buckhorn Rd., Buckhorn
705-657-3311		 8:00am-8:00pm
Foodland Cobourg (open 24 hours)
990 Division St. , Cobourg
905-373-1511		 Open 24 hours
Foodland Ennismore
470 Robinson Rd., Peterborough
705-292-6719		 8:00am-6:00pm
Foodland Haliburton
188 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-2242		 6:00am-12:00am
Foodland Havelock (open 24 hours)
4 County Road #40, Havelock
705-778-3881		 Open 24 hours
Foodland Lakefield (open 24 hours)
1 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3202		 Open 24 hours
Foodland Millbrook (Calhoun's)
6 Centre St., Millbrook
705-932-2139		 9:00am-5:00pm
Foodland Omemee
31 King St. E., Omemee
705-799-5211		 9:00am-5:00pm
Foodland Peterborough - East City
142 Hunter St. E (Liftlock), Peterborough
705-743-8253		 7:00am-10:00pm
Foodland Peterborough - Sherbrooke (open 24 hours)
760 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough
705-742-3321		 7:00am-12:00am
Franz's Butchershop & Catering
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-742-8888		 10:00am-5:00pm
FreshCo Peterborough - Brock
167 Brock St., Peterborough
705-745-1113		 8:00am-8:00pm
FreshCo Peterborough - Lansdowne
950 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-742-3836		 8:00am-10:00pm
Greg's nofrills
230 George St. N., Peterborough
866-987-6453		 10:00am-5:00pm
Loblaws - Lindsay
400 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-4605		 7:00am-11:00pm
Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore
769 Borden Av., Peterborough
705-749-6962		 7:00am-8:00pm
M&M Food Market - Bancroft
2 Snow Rd., Bancroft
613-332-8251		 10:00am-6:00pm
M&M Food Market - Campbellford
25 Doxsee Avenue South, Unit 8, Campbellford
705-653-3709		 9:00am-7:00pm
M&M Food Market - Cobourg
975 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-3116		 9:00am-8:00pm
M&M Food Market - Lakefield
140 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3221		 9:30am-7:00pm
M&M Food Market - Lindsay
370 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-3656		 9:30am-7:00pm
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Chemong)
1091 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-748-2944		 9:00am-8:00pm
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1080 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-9684		 9:00am-9:00pm
M&M Food Market - Port Hope
121 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9445		 10:00am-7:00pm
Metro - Cobourg
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-9799		 8:00am-10:00pm
Metro - Peterborough
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-3381		 8:00am-10:00pm
Metro - Port Hope
125 Hope St. S., Port Hope
905-885-8194		 9:00am-5:00pm
Mike & Lori's nofrills
155 Elizabeth St., Brighton
866-987-6453		 8:00am-9:00pm
Morello's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-740-9365		 8:00am-9:00pm
NG Cash and Carry - Lindsay
55 Angeline St., Lindsay
705-324-7198		 10:00am-5:00pm
Pepin's nofrills
127 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-8209		 8:00am-9:00pm
Reids Valu-Mart
42 Russell St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0622		 7:30am-9:00pm
Sayers Foods
132 Burleigh St. (Hwy 28), Apsley
705-656-4531		 8:00am-7:00pm
Sobeys - Brighton
14 Main St., Brighton
613-475-0200		 8:00am-9:00pm
Sobeys - Fenelon Falls
15 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3611		 7:00am-10:00pm
Sobeys - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1200 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-5655		 7:00am-11:00pm
Sobeys - Peterborough (Towerhill)
501 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough
705-740-9026		 7:00am-11:00pm
Strangs Valu-Mart
101 East St. S., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6651		 7:00am-9:00pm
Todd's Valu-mart
52 Bridge St., Hastings
705-696-3504		 8:00am-8:00pm
Todd's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
5121 Country Road #21, Haliburton
705-455-9775		 7:00am-9:00pm

Malls & Box Stores

MON AUG 6
Best Buy
1101 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-741-2081		 10:00am-6:00pm
Canadian Tire - Peterborough (Chemong)
1050 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-1388		 8:00am-5:00pm
Canadian Tire - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1200 Lansdowne St. W.., Peterborough
705-742-0406		 9:00am-5:00pm
Costco - Peterborough
485 The Parkway, Peterborough
705-750-2600		 10:00am-8:30pm
Giant Tiger - Campbellford
547 Grand Rd., Campbellford
705-632-1377		 10:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Lakefield
2657 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield
705-876-7715		 10:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Lindsay
55 Angeline St. N., Lindsay
705-328-9572		 10:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Port Hope
145 Peter St., Port Hope
905-885-6923		 9:00am-6:00pm
Home Depot - Cobourg
1050 De Palma Dr., Cobourg
905-377-7600		 7:00am-6:00pm
Home Depot - Peterborough
500 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-876-4560		 7:00am-6:00pm
Lansdowne Place
645 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-2961		 10:00am-5:00pm
Lindsay Square
401 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-1524		 9:30am-5:00pm
Northumberland Mall
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
906-373-4567		 9:30am-5:00pm
Peterborough Square
340 George Street N., Peterborough
705-742-0493		 Open
PetSmart
898 Monaghan Rd. Unit 2, Peterborough
705-740-9852		 9:00am-6:00pm
Portage Place
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-749-0212		 Open
Staples - Cobourg
1025 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-377-0458		 10:00am-6:00pm
Staples - Lindsay
363 Kent St. W. Unit 600, Lindsay
705-328-3427		 8:00am-9:00pm
Staples - Peterborough
109 Park St. S., Peterborough
705-741-1130		 10:00am-6:00pm
Walmart - Cobourg
73 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
905-373-1239		 7:00am-10:00pm
Walmart - Peterborough (Chemong)
1002 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-742-5090		 7:00am-11:00pm
Walmart - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
950 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-876-9617		 7:00am-11:00pm

Other Stores

MON AUG 6
Brant Basics
292 George St. N., Peterborough
705-748-2291		 8:30am-5:00pm
Chasing the Cheese
330 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-775-0525		 10:00am-6:00pm
Enticing Cakes Inc.
72 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-775-2253		 9:30am-6:00pm
Kawartha TV & Stereo
188 Park St. S., Peterborough
705-740-0000		 9:30am-6:00pm
Keene General Store
1111 Heritage Line, Keene
705-295-4418		 Call
Lockside Trading Company (Haliburton)
183 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-5280		 9:00am-6:00pm
Lockside Trading Company (Young's Point)
2805 River Av., Young's Point
705-652-3940		 9:00am-6:00pm
Silver Bean Café (Millennium Park)
1 King St., Peterborough
705-749-0535		 9:00am-9:00pm
Young's Point General Store
2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point
705-652-3731		 9:00am-5:00pm

Recreation & Leisure

MON AUG 6
Art Gallery of Peterborough
2 Crescent St., Peterborough
705-743-9179		 CLOSED
Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
705-748-3265		 10:00am-5:00pm
Forbert Memorial Pool
6 River Park Rd., Bobcaygeon
705-738-5858		 CLOSED
Galaxy Cinemas
320 Water St., Peterborough
705-749-2000		 Open
Hutchison House
270 Brock St., Peterborough
705-743-9710		 CLOSED
Kawartha Settlers' Village
85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6163		 10:00am-4:00pm
Lakeview Bowl
109 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-4461		 9:00am-10:00pm
Lang Pioneer Village
104 Lang Rd., Keene
705-295-6694		 10:00am-4:00pm
Lindsay Recreation Complex
133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay
705-324-9112		 CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Evinrude Centre
911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
705-876-8121		 7:00am-11:00pm
Peterborough Arenas - Kinsmen Civic Centre
1 Kinsmen Way, Peterborough
705-742-5454		 CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Memorial Centre
151 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-743-3561		 CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Memorial Centre Box Office (ticket sales available online 24/7)
151 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-743-3561		 CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Northcrest Arena
100 Marina Blvd., Peterborough
705-745-0042		 CLOSED
Peterborough Museum & Archives
300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-743-5180		 12:00pm-5:00pm
Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre
775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough
705-742-0050		 7:00am-3:00pm (no fitness classes or personal training)
Peterborough YMCA
123 Aylmer St. S., Peterborough
705-748-9622		 7:00am-5:15pm
Trent Athletics Centre
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
705-748-1257		 8:00am-3:00pm (no group fitness classes)

Veterinary Clinics

MON AUG 6
Burnham Mansion Veterinary Services
2235 Keene Rd., Peterborough
705-749-6767		 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm)
Cavan Hills Veterinary Services
303 Hwy 7A, Cavan
705-944-5776		 Open 24 hours
Jackson Creek Veterinary Services
1140 Parkhill Rd. W., Peterborough
705-741-5588		 Open 24 hours
Kawartha Veterinary After Hours Emergency Clinic
1840 Lansdowne St. W. Unit 1B, Peterborough
705-741-5832		 6:00pm-8:00am
Otonabee Animal Hospital
3881 Wallace Point Rd., Otonabee
705-743-4936		 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm)
Parkhill Animal Hospital
1535 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-4605		 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm)
Peterborough Pet Hospital
379 Lansdowne St. E, Peterborough
705-742-8837		 8:00am-7:00pm (call to confirm)
Peterborough West Animal Hospital
2605 Stewart Line, Cavan
705-745-4800		 CLOSED  (ALSO CLOSED AUGUST 4 AND 5)
Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital
1625 Sherbrooke St. Unit 3, Peterborough
705-745-5550		 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm)

nightlifeNOW – August 2 to 8

By kawarthaNOW -
Hamilton folk singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola performs two shows this week: on Sunday, August 5th at Kawartha Coffee Co. in Bobcaygeon and on Tuesday, August 7th at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Lisa MacIntosh)

Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, August 2 to Wednesday, August 8.

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

ARIA
Arlington Pub
Arthur's Pub
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
Beard Free Brewing
Black Horse Pub
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
Champs Sports Bar
Chemong Lodge
Coach & Horses Pub
The Cow & Sow Eatery
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
Dominion Hotel
Dreams of Beans
Frank's Pasta and Grill
Ganaraska Hotel
The Garnet
Golden Wheel Restaurant
Gordon Best Theatre
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront
Hot Belly Mama's
Junction Nightclub
Kawartha Coffee Co.
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
McThirsty's Pint
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
Moody's Bar & Grill
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
Oasis Bar & Grill
Pappas Billiards
Partista Café
Publican House Brewery
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
Red Dog Tavern
Riley's
Sapphire Room
The Social
Southside Pizzeria
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
The Twisted Wheel
The Venue
White House Hotel
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

ARIA

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

Saturday, August 4

10pm - Fuego

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Saturday, August 4

9pm - Maynooth Pride ft f DJs Sean Cassidy & Kloudliner. ($5)

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 11
9pm - Steve Payne & Paul Hobday, ($10)

Arthur's Pub

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

Thursday, August 2

8pm - Karaoke night

Friday, August 3

8-11pm - Chris Devlin

Saturday, August 4

8-11pm - Cale Crowe

Sunday, August 5

4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Bill Craig

Tuesday, August 7

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

Wednesday, August 8

8pm - Open mic

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
8-11pm - DC Guitarman

Saturday, August 11
8-11pm - Madman's WIndow

Sunday, August 12
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Dan Clancy

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

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

Friday, August 3

9pm - Little Red Wagon

Saturday, August 4

9pm - Karoake

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
9pm - Steve Argent Band

Friday, August 17
9pm - Instant Replay

Friday, August 31
9pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party

Beard Free Brewing

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

Saturday, August 4

2-5pm - Cellar Door

Sunday, August 5

2-4pm - House Brand

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 11
2-5pm - Mr. Jr.

Sunday, August 12
2-4pm - Mr. Jr.

Black Horse Pub

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

Thursday, August 2

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

Friday, August 3

5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Emily Burgess

Saturday, August 4

5pm - Taylor Angus; 8:30pm - House Brand

Sunday, August 5

3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie

Monday, August 6

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

Tuesday, August 7

7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill

Wednesday, August 8

7pm - Drew Phillips

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 2
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio

Friday, August 3
5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Emily Burgess

Saturday, August 4
5pm - Taylor Angus; 8:30pm - House Brand

Sunday, August 5
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie

Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort

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

Wednesday, August 8

7pm - Derrick Zuber

Coming Soon

Wednesday, August 15
7pm - Stan Lampa

Boiling Over's Coffee Vault

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

Friday, August 3

7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
7-9pm - Rob Barg

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

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

Friday, August 3

7pm - Darrin Johnson Band

Champs Sports Bar

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

Thursdays

7pm - Open mic

Chemong Lodge

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

Thursday, August 2

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

Friday, August 3

7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde

Sunday, August 5

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

Wednesday, August 8

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

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
7-11pm - Ken DesChamp & Earl Wilfong

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

Friday, August 3

9pm - Shawn Kerrigan

Saturday, August 4

10pm - Live on The Line

Dobro Restaurant & Bar

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

Friday, August 3

10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)

Saturday, August 4

10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)

Wednesday, August 8

Open stage

Dominion Hotel

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

Friday, August 3

8:30pm - Open Mic

Saturday, August 4

1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Jim Love Band

Sunday, August 5

12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Rhythm and Grace

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 11
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Mike Glean

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

Dreams of Beans

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

Thursday, August 2

8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline

Wednesday, August 8

8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports

Frank's Pasta and Grill

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

Friday, August 3

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

Saturday, August 4

7-10pm - Social Night hosted by Gabia; 10:30pm - DJ

Wednesday, August 8

8-11pm - Open Mic

Ganaraska Hotel

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

Friday, August 3

10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe

Saturday, August 4

2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters

Wednesday, August 8

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

Coming Soon

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

Saturday, August 11
2pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder

The Garnet

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

Thursday, August 2

5pm - Pints N Politics

Friday, August 3

9pm - Sean Conway and the Postmodern Cowboys (Diamond Dave Russell, Matt Greco)

Saturday, August 4

5-7pm - Little Fire, Softie; 9pm - Daniel Romano w/ Charlotte Cornfield ($15 at door)

Sunday, August 5

7pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series ft Elisha Rubacha and Conyer Clayton (no cover)

Tuesday, August 7

9pm - Gillian Nicola, Paper Shakers, Mary-Kate Edwards ($10 or PWYC)

VIDEO: "Unconditionally" - Gillian Nicola

Wednesday, August 8

9pm - Punk show ft Disterror, Meowlinda, Gashes ($10 or PWYC)

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 9
5pm - Pints N Politics; 7pm - Trent NDP Pub Night

Friday, August 10
Faiyaz Shah

Saturday, August 11
8pm - Hot Knives w/ The Meringues, 37 Over ($10)

Sunday, August 12
Road Waves

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 25
8pm - Benefit Dance for Dale & Cindy Price ft Blue Mood and Relativity ($15 for 2 in advance, $10 per person at door)

Gordon Best Theatre

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

Saturday, August 4

9pm - Strange CD release party w/ Parsons Man and Last Call Cuties ($10 or PWYC)

Coming Soon

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

Hastings House Restaurant & Bar

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

Friday, August 3

8:30-11:30pm - Dylan Ireland

Saturday, August 4

9-11:30pm - Muddy Hack

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
8:30-11:30pm - Sue and Mike

Saturday, August 11
9-11:30pm - Sheldon and Graeme

Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront

150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144

Friday, August 3

6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Paul Reddick ($10)

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring David Gogo ($10)

Hot Belly Mama's

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

Thursday, August 2

6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters

Junction Nightclub

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

Friday, August 3

10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)

Sunday, August 5

10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)

Kawartha Coffee Co.

58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500

Sunday, August 5

1-3pm - Gillian Nicola

VIDEO: "Oh Marie" - Gillian Nicola

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

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

Thursday, August 2

7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger

Friday, August 3

8pm - Cindy & Scott

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
8pm - Cellar Door

McThirsty's Pint

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

Thursdays

9pm - Live music with JJ Thompson

Fridays

10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey

SatSaturdays

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

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 16
7pm - Down Beat

Moody's Bar & Grill

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

Thursday, August 2

CANCELLED - 9pm - Open Mic - Ladies Night Edition

Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio

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

Thursday, August 2

8pm - Open mic

Tuesday, August 7

7-9pm - North Country Express

Oasis Bar & Grill

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

Thursdays

6:30pm - Live music

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Wednesdays

6:30pm - Live music

Pappas Billiards

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

Thursday, August 2

7-10pm - Open Mic

Saturday, August 4

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

Partista Café

23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063

Friday, August 3

6-8pm - Mike Schell

Saturday, August 4

7-9pm - Crystal Journey ($25)

Publican House Brewery

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

Friday, August 3

6-9pm - JJ and Alyssa

Saturday, August 4

7-10pm - Jess and Tay

Sunday, August 5

3-6pm - Ace and The Kid

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
6-9pm - JJ and Alyssa

Saturday, August 11
7-10pm - Whitney Paget

Sunday, August 12
3-6pm - Tonya Bosch

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

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

Tuesday, August 7

8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson

Red Dog Tavern

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

Friday, August 3

9pm - Living Dead Girl w/ John Ellis & Villain ($10)

Tuesday, August 7

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

Coming Soon

Thursday, August 9
Red Dog Laughs

Saturday, August 11
8pm - Bend Sinister w/ Kristian Montano & Bowtie Killers ($10)

Saturday, August 18
11pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After-Party

Riley's

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

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

Sapphire Room

137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409

Coming Soon

Friday, August 10
9-11pm - Sam Speakz presents "A Word: Gratitude" ft music by Kerry McMaster and poets Niambi, Frasher Rish, Jon Hedderwick

The Social

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

Friday, August 3

4-7pm - Live music on the patio; 8:30pm - Live music (TBA)

Saturday, August 4

10pm - Live music (TBA)

Sunday, August 5

2-5pm - Live music on the patio ft James Higgins

Southside Pizzeria

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

Fridays

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

Tuesdays

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

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

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

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 25
9:30pm - Comedy Show hosted by Melo and ft JJ Lieberman, Dave Macinnis, Airel Kagan, Nathan Texeira, Kelly Zemnickis, Kevin Ze, Mike Mitchell (no cover)

The Twisted Wheel

379 Water St., Peterborough

Thursday, August 2

7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Sean Conway with guests Diamond Dave, The Hunter St Fire Brigade

Saturday, August 4

10pm - Swayze! 80's Party (dress up to win)

Coming Soon

Saturday, August 18
10pm - The Spades at Peterborough Folk Festival After Party

The Venue

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

Tuesday, August 7

8pm - Matt Mays w/ Modern Space ($12.99 - $22.50, in advance at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1678499)

Coming Soon

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

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

White House Hotel

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

Friday, August 3

4-8pm - Christine Atrill Band

Saturday, August 4

4-8pm - Christine Atrill Band

Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591

Tuesday, August 7

7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Gordon Leadfoot (no cover)

Coming Soon

Tuesday, August 14
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft High and Lonesome (no cover)

Top 10 environmental books for your summer reading list

By GreenUP -
GreenUP's top 10 list of green summer books provides you with a variety of reads that are sure to keep you relaxed, healthy, and informed this summer while you are cottaging, camping, beaching, or relaxing in your own backyard. Most are available for loan from the Peterborough Public Library. (Photo: Karen Halley)

We are about mid way through the summer. As you settle into the backyard hammock or a lounger on the dock, what books are you looking forward to reading?

Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.

GreenUP is here to help you fulfill all of your summer reading plans with suggested favourites from our staff members.

Whether you’ve already planned a couple of reads for the beach this year, or are still considering your options, put one or more of these green books on your summer reading roster.

Note: Most books on our list are available through the Peterborough Public Library.

1. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer draws on her experiences as a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, writing Braiding Sweetgrass as a collection of reflections that weave together the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers, offering us gifts and lessons.

“Braiding Sweetgrass is beautifully written,” says Laura Keresztesi, GreenUP NeighbourPLAN Program Coordinator. “The book shares so much information about natural systems and our connection to them in a very accessible way, and the story telling is excellent.”

This book is compelling and thoughtful, and does not shy away from the challenges facing our world, but offers helpful, gentle, and loving advice for healing ourselves, our community, and our planet.

“One of my favourite chapters was on her reflections on the Thanksgiving Address,” Keresztesi says. “Kimmerer asks how the world might be different if we all took time each day to be thankful for what we have rather than focusing on always wanting more.”

 

2. The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf

The Invention of Nature

The Invention of Nature follows the life of Alexander von Humboldt, a visionary German naturalist whose ideas changed the way we see nature.

This story takes place when the New World was new to explorers. At this time, Humboldt instead was exploring the natural world and discovering it as a complex and interconnected force — an idea that was revolutionary at this time.

“A great summer read for those lazy days when you don’t feel like doing much, but want to live vicariously through an amazing naturalist and adventurer,” says Matthew Walmsley, GreenUP Water Educations Coordinator.

“This book is a thrilling travel story and gives us insight into the world, through someone absolutely passionate about extending our knowledge of nature.”

Humboldt’s name is now very much forgotten in Canada and North America, but his ideas and discoveries are what inspired the work of Charles Darwin, David Thoreau, and John Muir.

 

3. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Prodigal Summer

Prodigal Summer is a fictional story that weaves together three stories along with the tapestry of lives inhabiting the forest, including a wildlife biologist, a young hunter, local farmers, and a den of coyotes.

“This is a great summer book because it is set during a humid summer in the Appalachian mountains and the narrative pays close attention to the local ecology and nature,” says Hayley Goodchild, GreenUP Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods Coordinator.

“It is also a beautifully woven story about the lives of unique characters — it’s one of my favourite books.”

 

4. The Sweetness of a Simple Life: Tips for healthier, happier and kinder living from a visionary Natural Scientist by Diana Beresford-Kroger

The Sweetness of a Simple Life

The Sweetness of the Simple Life mixes science with storytelling and myth. The author shares practical every day solutions for living well, mixing a back-to-basics mentality with modern science and aboriginal traditions.

“I picked up a copy of this book after hearing the author speak at the 2018 Fleming College Ecosystem Management EcoHealth Conference,” says Heather Ray, GreenUP Water Programs Manager. “I recently cracked open this book while enjoying a quick moment of lounging in the hammock. What I love about it is the short essay structure, which is a perfect format for when I don’t have a lot of time of nestle in for a longer read.”

The best location to take in this book is under a tree. The author takes readers on a journey of connection with nature, science, humour, truth, and one’s self.

“Diana’s essays are light, yet powerful and always come from a place of ecology, true heart, and inspiration,” Ray says.

 

5. The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson

The Triumph of Seeds

The Triumph of Seeds explores how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, and pips have conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history. Seeds support diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe.

“This is a great book to read in August as plants in our region are starting to turn to seed,” explains GreenUP Educator Danica Jarvis. “As you read about the history of how seeds and humans have grown and changed together, you can start to think about seed collection in your own yard.”

This book, a scientific journey that is told with charm and wonder, is an essential read for anyone who loves to watch a plant grow.

 

6. The Forest Unseen by David Haskell

The Forest Unseen

“The Forest Unseen is a perfect summer read because you can quickly pick it up and read a small passage and then put it down again,” says GreenUP Water Education Programs Coordinator, Matthew Walmsley.

Focusing on a single spot in the forest throughout the book, author Haskell creates a meditative place exploring the changes that happen in a year’s time.

While we often expect nature to be as exciting as an episode of Planet Earth, Haskell demonstrates how amazing and inspiring even the smallest lichen is.

After reading even a chapter of The Forest Unseen, you will be inspired to find a spot and spend a few moments enjoying the beauty and complexity of nature.

 

7. Nurdle the Turtle by Rochelle Archibald and Amanda Hashimoto

Nurdle the Turtle

Nurdle the Turtle is a children’s book based on the true story of a red-eared slider turtle whose foot was caught on a fishing hook, but who has now recovered after having her foot removed.

This is an illustrated storybook with an important environmental message: that our actions have impacts on the environment and on wildlife.

Author Rochelle Archibald is the Executive Director of A Greener Future, a not-for-profit orgnaization that improves the environment through litter cleanups, education, and events.

Nurdle the Turtle is available for sale at the GreenUP Store and is a great read to inspire children (and adults) to care for the environment.

 

8. Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson

Zero Waste Home

Zero Waste Home shares the writer’s story of reducing waste at home and simplifying her family’s lifestyle in the process.

She shares tips, tricks, and tools for you to do the same to save money, time and improve your health in the meantime.

“Zero Waste Home offers room by room instruction on how to eliminate waste and change wasteful habits,” says GreenUP Store Coordinator Kristen LaRocque, “The author delivers her insights with humility and humour and emphasizes that making changes slowly is more sustainable and therefore impactful than a drastic overhaul.”

This book is both comprehensive and playful, making it a great cottage or staycation companion this summer.

 

9. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

Ishmael

“I think a great summer reading list would have to include Ishmael by Daniel Quinn,’ says GreenUP Store Associate Tabetha Graham.

“It has just enough whimsy balanced with deeper and more philosophical environmental ideas. It really begs you to look at the world in a different light.”

Ishmael is a beloved novel and bestseller that should be on every environmentalist’s book list. The book offers positive solutions to environmental problems while taking the reader on a spiritual adventure.

As a relatively short novel, this book is one to return to periodically so that we can ask, “how can we save the world from ourselves?”

 

10. The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg

The Big Book of Nature Activities

The Big Book of Nature Activities by local naturalist Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg is a GreenUP staff favourite and a local essential read for the whole family to enjoy. It is packed full of ideas and activities to get your family outdoors and connecting with nature. The fun continues all year long, as the authors take you on a journey through all of the seasons in the Kawarthas.

The Big Book of Nature Activities is available for sale at the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough. As well as the activities mentioned in the book, for even more local green events check out the GreenUP calendar of events for bike nights, workshops, and activities that get everyone outdoors and moving.

Watch this baby loon grow up

By Jeannine Taylor -
A young loon rides on its mother's back in this August 1, 2018 photo by wildlife and nature photographer Cliff Homewood, who has been documenting the bird since it was born in June. (Photo: Cliff Homewood / Instagram)

Wildlife and nature photographer Cliff Homewood has done it again: captured some amazing shots of a pair of loons raising their baby in Kawartha Lakes, which he has posted on his Instagram @kerrybrook.

Last year, we featured Cliff’s shots of a family of loons and we’re doing it again.

As we said last year, Cliff is an experienced wildlife photographer and he’s careful not to disturb the loons or their babies when taking his photos.

The common loon (Gavia immer) is close to the heart of cottagers and campers in Ontario, with the bird’s distinctive cries, wails, and yodels often echoing across lakes and rivers in the Kawarthas.

The official state bird of Minnesota since 1961, the loon was adopted in 1994 by Ontario as the province’s official bird. Every Canadian is also familiar with the loon on the “loonie”, the coin that replaced the $1 bill in 1987.

As you look at Cliff’s photos, it helps to know a bit about how loons are born and raised. After a pair of loons mate, they build their nest clost to water — on the edge a small island or a half-submerged log for example — and they’ll often use the same sites from year to year. Both the male and female help with nest building, using mud, grass, and other vegetation. The female will lay usually one or two eggs in late May or June, with the eggs incubating for almost a month.

In late June or early July, the eggs hatch and the chicks emerge, covered in brown and black down. They can swim right away, but will spend time riding on their parents’ backs to conserve energy and to avoid predators like large fish, birds, and snapping turtles. Their parents feed them minnows and insects during their first few weeks of life. After about two months, the chicks begin to dive for some of their own food. By three months, they are catching almost all of their own food and are able to fly. By early fall, the young loons are able to look after themselves completely.

Below are Cliff’s photos of the loons, from most to least recent. We’ll update this story with new photos as Cliff posts them on Instagram, or you can follow his Instagram feed yourself @kerrybrook (he shares a lot of wonderful photos of wildlife and nature). Cliff also owns and operates Kerrybrook Web Design at kerrybrookwebdesign.ca.

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Loon with her little chick snuggled up next to her.

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Peterborough’s own Sebastian Bach is playing a hometown concert in November

By Bruce Head -
Sebastian Bach performing in Moncton in July 2018. The Peterborough native will perform in his hometown for the first time in 28 years on November 17, 2018. (Photo: Stephen Murphy / YouTube)

Peterborough native Sebastian Bach is playing a hometown concert this November — his first show in Peterborough in 28 years.

Second show added!

The November 17th show is sold out, but a second show has been added at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19th.

Early bird tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 6th at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21940/.

Presented by The Wolf 101.5 and The Diamond Mine Agency, the former frontman for Skid Row will be performing at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough) on Saturday, November 17th.

Tickets for the show will cost $40, with early bird tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 3rd at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21740/. VIP meet & greet packages will be available soon via Bach’s website at www.sebastianbachlive.com.

Sebastian Bach with Skid Row opening for Mötley Crüe in 1989. (Photo: Wikipedia)
Sebastian Bach with Skid Row opening for Mötley Crüe in 1989. (Photo: Wikipedia)

The oldest son of the late local artist David Bierk, Bach (that’s his professional name) was born in The Bahamas and raised in Peterborough and area.

He achieved fame as the frontman of heavy metal band Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. He has since continued a solo career, has acted on Broadway, and has made appearances in film and television.

He’s currently working on a follow up to his 2014 solo album Give ‘Em Hell, with rumours that he is going to sign a deal with a U.S.-based heavy metal record label. He published his autobiography, 18 And Life On Skid Row, in December 2016.

Sebastian Bach in Cavan circa 1976. (Photo: Sebastian Bach / Facebook)
Sebastian Bach in Cavan circa 1976. (Photo: Sebastian Bach / Facebook)

On the Facebook event page announcing the concert, Bach writes:

Well what can I say about this show! I have lived a lot of places in my lifetime. But nowhere will ever hold a place in my heart like Peterborough Ontario Canada does.

This is truly where I spent my childhood. From Cavan to Peterborough to Lakefield, this is where my memories of innocence remain in my heart. You can read my book about growing up in Peterborough.

This is the 5th time (that I can remember) playing a real gig in my childhood home town.

1. Crary Park Battle of the Bands with Bloody Mary (we won) 1982 ?
2. Artspace with Kid Wikkid 1984 ?
3. Jokers with Kid Wiikkid 1985 ?
4. Memorial Center with Skid Row and special guest Pantera and the Killer Dwarfs 1992
5. The Venue 2018 !!!

To say I am excited is an understatement.

What I would love to do would be to ride my bike from Queen Mary to the sound check the afternoon of the gig. But I don’t know if I will have the energy for that on show day! We are gonna give you an amazing night that will include a ton of surprises! It’s gonna be kick ass rock’n roll concert and it’s going to be very emotional.

So come on out for a night I will never forget that is for sure. See you soon!!!

I’d rather be in Peterborough!!

Special musical guests joining Bach for his November 2018 show are still to be announced.

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