Peterborough Indigenous singer-songwriter Missy Knott is the afternoon drive host at the new ELMNT 95.7 FM urban radio station in Ottawa devoted to Indigenous peoples. (Photo: Missy Knott / Facebook)
Peterborough singer-songwriter Missy Knott has just embarked on a new radio career in Ottawa at one of Ontario’s two new Indigenous radio stations.
On Wednesday (October 24), First Peoples Radio Inc. — a non-profit subsidiary of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network — launched ELMNT FM, urban radio entirely devoted to Indigenous peoples.
Pronounced “element”, ELMNT FM broadcasts on 95.7 FM in Ottawa and at 106.5 FM in Toronto.
Peterborough’s Missy Knott (centre), pictured with fellow hosts Cody Coyote and Kayla Whiteduck, at the launch of ELMNT 95.7 FM in Ottawa. (Photo: Cody Coyote / Facebook)
Knott is one of four hosts on 95.7 ELMNT FM “The Spirit of Ottawa”, along with Aiden Wolf, Kayla Whiteduck, and Cody Coyote.
Knott will hold down the afternoon drive slot Monday to Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., providing traffic updates along with a variety of music. The morning slot will be hosted by voice-over artist Aiden Wolf, followed by Kayla Whiteduck mid-day, and hip-hop musician and DJ Cody Coyote on weeknights and Saturday nights.
First Peoples Radio announced its plans to launch ELMNT FM in 2017, with the intention of filling the gap for Indigenous peoples who feel that existing urban radio stations do not reflect their presence in the community. The Ottawa and Toronto stations offer listeners English and Indigenous-language spoken-word and musical programming.
Today history was made and we are now live on the air! 95.7 ELMNT FM is now live in Ottawa and 106.5 ELMNT FM is now live in Toronto!
The local and national news and current affairs segments feature content generated by APTN National News and The Canadian Press while musical programming blends rock (including classic rock, alt-rock, and new rock) and pop (hip-hop, R&B, soul, rap, and crossover country).
Twenty-five per cent of all music aired is devoted to Indigenous talent, and 60 per cent of airtime goes to local programming.
Knott, who is 29, was born in Peterborough to her Anishnaabe mother and her German-Canadian father and was raised in the city of Peterborough with her two sisters, with her extended family living in Curve Lake First Nation. A fixture on Peterborough stages, she released her debut album For No Reason At All in 2009 and went on to win the Peterborough Folk Festival’s Emerging Artist Award.
If you want to congratulate Knott on her new radio career, make sure to attend the Peterborough-Kawartha Women’s Leadership Awards Gala on Saturday, October 27th at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. She will be performing her music from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Erica Cherney Theatre.
With the firing of Kevin Spacey due to sexual assault allegations, Netflix has Robin Wright taking the spotlight as new President of the United States Claire Underwood in Season 6 of the award-winning Netflix original House of Cards, arriving on Netflix Canada on November 2nd. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
With the colder weather now here, we’re heading into binging season and the offerings on Netflix Canada in November are heavy on original Netflix content and light on everything else.
There are 17 Netflix-produced films coming this month, including Angela’s Christmas (Nov. 1), the documentary ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black (Nov. 2), the completed 1970s Orson Welles’ film The Other Side of the Wind (Nov. 2), Outlaw King (Nov. 9), the historical action drama about the renowned King of Scots Robert the Bruce, and many more.
Then there are 44 Netflix original new and returning series. New series include The Judgement (Nov. 1), Patriot Act with Hasan Minjag (Nov. 4), Westside (Nov. 9), Narcos: Mexico (Nov. 16), The Final Table (Nov. 20), Sick Note (Nov. 23), and more.
Chris Pine stars as the renowned King of Scots Robert the Bruce in the Netflix film Outlaw King, coming to Netflix Canada on November 9th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Returning series include season 6 of House of Cards (Nov. 2), season two of Dynasty (Nov. 3), season two of Black Lightning (Nov. 6), season three of Riverdale (Nov. 8), season three of The Last Kingdom (Nov. 19), and more.
There’s a mix of older and newer Hollywood movies (but no recent blockbusters) coming in November, including 21 (Nov. 1), The Da Vinci Code (Nov. 1), Jason Bourne (Nov. 1), Robin Hood (Nov. 7), Love Actually (Nov. 7), Smokin’ Aces (Nov. 7), I Feel Pretty (Nov. 17), Sing Street (Nov. 23), Bad Santa (Nov. 26), and Passengers (Nov. 28).
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in November, along with what’s leaving.
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in November
November 1st
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Angela’s Christmas (Netflix Original) – A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
Beverly Hills Ninja
Children of Men
Disobedience
Ethel & Ernest
Follow This: Part 3 (Netflix Original) – BuzzFeed reporters research sexbots, superbug snipers, and more in the third installment of this documentary series.
Jason Bourne
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1
Look Who’s Talking Too
Lowriders
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Schitt’s Creek: Season 4
Star: Season 3 – streaming every Thursday
The Da Vinci Code
The Judgement (Netflix Original) – After a traumatic incident at a party makes her a target of gossip and derision, a young college student tries to change her school’s toxic culture.
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
November 2nd
Brainchild (Netflix Original) – From germs and emotions to social media and more, it’s the science of your world explained in a way that’s refreshingly relatable.
House of Cards: Season 6 (Netflix Original)
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black (Netflix Original) – This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash’s 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash’s shifting ideals clashed with Richard Nixon’s policies.
The Holiday Calendar (Netflix Film) – A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future — and pointing her toward love.
The Other Side of the Wind (Netflix Film) – A completion and restoration of Orson Welles’s unfinished film, this satire follows the final days of a legendary director striving for a comeback.
They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead (Netflix Original) – This engaging documentary explores Orson Welles’s unfinished film, “The Other Side of the Wind,” which he worked on for a decade before his death.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 4 (Netflix Original) – With her sunny attitude, Poppy leads her friends in rescuing Mr. Dinkles, supporting Guy Diamond’s new invention and teaching Smidge to be helpful.
November 3rd
A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities (Netflix Original, streaming every Saturday) – Two brainy beauty queens — same heritage, on separate coasts — and one fateful decision that soon links their paths.
Dynasty: Season 2 (Netflix Original, streaming every Saturday) – In the wake of a calamitous fire that set their family home ablaze, the Carringtons sift through the rubble to rebuild their dynasty — and rise again.
November 4th
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix Original, streaming every Sunday) – In this weekly show, Hasan Minhaj brings his unique comedic voice and storytelling skill to explore the larger trends shaping our fragmented world.
November 5th
Homecoming: Season 1
John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons (Netflix Original) – Colombian-American actor John Leguizamo’s one-man Broadway show examines 3,000 years of Latino history,from a satirical recap of Aztec and Incan history to stories of Latin patriots in the American Civil War, revealing how whitewashed history truly is.
November 6th
Black Lightning: Season 2) (Netflix Original, streaming every Tuesday) – Black Lightning may have survived, but his superpowers did not. Now, he must help his daughters harness their special abilities to continue the fight for good.
Happy!: Season 1
November 7th
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Live by Night
Love Actually
Robin Hood
Scent of a Woman
Smokin’ Aces
The Break-Up
November 8th
Riverdale: Season 3 (Netflix Original, streaming every Thursday) – After a riot and a season of high-stakes political warfare, the Riverdale gang continues to navigate high drama of surreal small town life.
November 9th
Beat Bugs: Season 3 (Netflix Original) – Music keeps the Beat Bugs going and points the way to problem-solving solutions in another season of fun and adventure.
Medal of Honor (Netflix Original) – This emotional docudrama tells the stories of Medal of Honor recipients from U.S. military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam and more.
Outlaw King (Netflix Film) – This period drama follows Robert the Bruce’s battle to regain control after being made an outlaw by the King of England for taking the Scottish Crown.
Spirit Riding Free: Season 7 (Netflix Original) – Seasons change, and so do Lucky’s adventures, whether she’s racing through the snow, outsmarting villains or soaring high in the sky!
Super Drags (Netflix Original) – Three gay friends, working by day at a department store, lead double lives as crime-fighting superhero drag queens.
Treehouse Detectives: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Brother-and-sister detectives Toby and Teri are back on the case, helping others, being brave — and asking big questions about the world around them.
Westside (Netflix Original) – Westside offers an unscripted and deeply personal glimpse into the journeys of nine young L.A.-based musicians as they follow their dreams. Each episode sheds light on their creative processes and personal struggles, interspersing cinema verité-style documentary footage with beautifully produced music videos featuring original songs.
November 10th
American Ultra
Shaun the Sheep Movie
November 12th
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season 8
November 13th
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (Netflix Original) – Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects on the close but complicated relationships between fathers and sons in this intimate evening of music and storytelling, from executive producer Judd Apatow, director Christopher Guest and produced by Funny Or Die.
Oh My Ghost (Netflix Original) – When a skilled but timid chef is possessed by a sassy spirit, her newfound confidence catches the eye of her longtime crush, a culinary hotshot.
Warrior (Netflix Original) – A war veteran plagued by guilt over his final mission teams up with his best friend’s widow to infiltrate a dangerous Copenhagen biker gang.
November 14th
The Flash: Season 5
November 15th
May The Devil Take You (Netflix Film) – When her estranged father falls into a mysterious coma, a young woman seeks answers at his old villa, where she and her stepsister uncover dark truths.
The Crew (Netflix Film) – Work-life balance breaks down for Paris’s most gifted armed robbers when a grave mistake forces them to work for a crime boss in a high-stakes heist.
November 16th
Cam (Netflix Film) – Her online life’s been stolen. Her real life’s unraveling. There’s only one way out: beat the impersonator at her own game.
Narcos: Mexico (Netflix Original) – See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in Mexico.
Ponysitters Club: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Skye and the Rescue Ranch gang return for another round of action-packed adventure, incredible friendship and adorable animals.
Prince of Peoria (Netflix Original) – When an easygoing 13-year-old prince goes incognito as a U.S. exchange student, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fastidious overachiever.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix Original) – In this reboot of the ’80s series, a magic sword transforms an orphan girl into warrior She-Ra, who unites a rebellion to fight against evil.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netflix Film) – Saddle up for six tales about the American frontier from the unique minds of Joel and Ethan Coen, who wrote and directed this anthology.
The Kominsky Method (Netflix Original) – Michael Douglas stars as a briefly successful actor turned revered Hollywood acting coach. A Chuck Lorre comedy series also featuring Alan Arkin.
The Princess Switch (Netflix Film) – When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.
November 17th
I Feel Pretty
November 19th
Donald Glover: Weirdo
The Last Kingdom: Season 3 (Netflix Original) – As Alfred’s health weakens — and with it his dream of a united England — Uhtred must take command and confront a new threat, Danish warlord Sigrid.
November 20th
Kulipari: Dream Walker (Netflix Original) – Now the Blue Sky King, Darel must lead a rescue mission to save a Dream Walker — leaving the village under the protection of the Kulipari youth.
Motown Magic (Netflix Original) – Imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colorful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush — and the classic sounds of Motown.
Sabrina (Netflix Film) – A toymaker and his wife are terrorized by a demonized doll after their adopted child tries to summon her late mother’s spirit using a spooky ritual.
The Final Table (Netflix Original) – A global culinary competition show featuring the world’s most talented chefs fighting for a spot at the elite Final Table, the series features 12 teams of two chefs from around the world cooking the national dishes of Mexico, Spain, England, Brazil, France, Japan, the U.S., India and Italy.
Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia (Netflix Original) – Trevor Noah gets out from behind the “Daily Show” desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.
November 21st
The Tribe (Netflix Film) – An executive-turned-viral sensation loses his reputation and his memory, but finds a new life with his biological mother and her empowered dance group.
November 22nd
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Gauntlet (Netflix Original) – This season, Kinga subjects Jonah and the bots to a devious new experiment: a back-to-back marathon of six hilariously cheesy — and riffworthy — films.
The Christmas Chronicles (Netflix Film) – Two siblings team up with Santa Claus for a high-flying holiday adventure. A new Christmas classic from the makers of “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone.”
November 23th
Fugitiva (Netflix Original) – A woman organizes a escape plan camouflaged as a kidnapping to protect her children from her husband’s enemies.
Sick Note (Netflix Original) – This black comedy series follows a slacker misdiagnosed with cancer whose lies lead him into an absurd web of secrets, blackmail and suspicion.
Sick Note: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Rupert Grint, Nick Frost and Lindsay Lohan star in the second dose of the brilliantly dark comedy. And the lies just keep on coming…
Sing Street
To Build or Not to Build: Season 2
November 24th
Forever My Girl
Hostiles
November 25th
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story
November 26th
Bad Santa
November 27th
Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross & Dave Attel (Netflix Original) – Veteran comedians Jeff Ross and Dave Attell roast each other, the audience and special guests.
Operation Red Sea
November 28th
Bleed for This
November 29th
Passengers
Soltera codiciada (Netflix Film) – A heartbroken ad copywriter living in Lima, Peru, is inspired to write a blog about life as a single woman and is surprised by her website’s success.
November 30th
1983 (Netflix Original) – In a totalitarian Poland, law student Kajetan Skowron and detective Anatol Janów unravel a terrible conspiracy stretching to the country’s foundations.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (Netflix Film) – A year after helping Richard secure the crown, Amber’s getting ready to walk down the aisle with him. But she’s not so sure she’s cut out to be queen.
Baby (Netflix Original) – By day, Chiara is a promising student at one of Rome’s most elite private high schools. But by night, she leads a scandalous secret life.
Death by Magic (Netflix Original) – British magician Drummond Money-Coutts, or DMC for short, is on a mission to uncover the stories of magicians who died performing the most dangerous stunts ever attempted. He travels the world to track down where the fatal performances took place and to work out exactly what went wrong, sharing his magic with the people he meets along the way.
F is for Family: Season 3 (Netflix Original) – When Frank befriends a handsome young fighter pilot — voiced by Vince Vaughn — the family embarks on a whole new set of adventures.
Happy as Lazzaro (Netflix Film) – Ordinary teen Lazzaro is content with life as a sharecropper in rural Italy, but a visit from the aristocrat landowner’s son changes everything.
Nicky Jam: El Ganador (Netflix Original) – Based on the life of Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam, this series follows his ups and downs, from early drug use and prison to his rise to global success.
Rajma Chawal (Netflix Film) – An internet-rookie father attempts to use social media to enhance his faltering relationship with his millennial son.
Spy Kids: Mission Critical: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Finally feeling like a real team, the Mission Critical kids face their toughest test as they set out to destroy Golden Brain’s lair once and for all.
The World Is Yours (Netflix Film) – To escape his life of crime, a small-time mobster in Paris accepts one last job involving Spain, drugs, the Illuminati and his overbearing mother.
Tiempo compartido (Netflix Film) – Two men join forces to rescue their families from a tropical paradise, convinced a U.S. timeshare conglomerate has a sinister plan to take them away.
Vandals spray painted "Attack Workers We Fight Back $15" on a wall outside of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott's constituency office in downtown Lindsay near midnight on October 23, 2018. The vandals also smashed the glass in the office's door and front window, entered the office and overturned furniture and caused other damage. (Photo: Office of the Premier)
The downtown Lindsay constituency office of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott was vandalized during a break-in on Tuesday night (October 23).
Vandals smashed the glass in the front door and a large plate glass window, overturned furniture, and used a fire extinguisher to damage items inside the office.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service was notified of the vandalism at around 11:30 p.m., but the suspects had fled before police arrived.
Vandals smashed the front plate glass window of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott’s constituency office in downtown Lindsay near midnight on October 23, 2018. Total damage is estimated at $15,000. (Photo: Office of the Premier)
The vandals also spray painted a message an outside wall, which reads “Attack Workers We Fight Back $15.”
The vandalism, which is estimated at $15,000, occurred on the same day the Ford government introduced legislation to freeze the minimum wage at $14 an hour, and to roll back several other labour reforms announced the previous Liberal government.
Speaking to reporters in Toronto earlier today (October 24) in a media scrum alongside Scott, Government House Leader Todd Smith said “We all know there are going to be sensitive times ahead, but this crossed the line.”
Last night in Kawartha Lakes, the constituency office of Minister of Labour Laurie Scott was broken into and vandalized. These actions have no place in our democracy. Thank you to the local police officers and the OPP, who are now investigating this very serious incident.
Smith then accused the minimum wage advocacy group $15 & Fairness of being behind the attack, without providing any evidence.
“What we want to see now Fifteen and Fairness and some of these other radical groups to acknowledge the fact that a line has been crossed here, that they’ve gone too far, that this will not be acceptable,” he said.
Vandals smashed the glass of the front door of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott’s constituency office in downtown Lindsay near midnight on October 23, 2018. The vandals also entered the office, overturned furniture, and used a fire extinguisher to damage items in the office. (Photo: Office of the Premier)
“This is obviously tied into the piece of legislation that we introduced yesterday,” Scott added, referring to the graffiti on the wall of her office.
“This type of vandalism, crossing the line, is not going to be accepted by anyone. I need to protect the workers in our office from this intimidation and bullying. I believe in democratic and peaceful protest and debate, but we will not tolerate vandalism, intimidation, or bullying.”
After Scott pointed out she doesn’t know who is behind the vandalism, but police are investigating, Smith again referred to the $15 & Fairness group, which held a protest at Queen’s Park on Tuesday. He implied the act was related to a union leader who called Ford “an enemy of workers” and then said “Wait and see” when asked what further steps the group would take.
Smith also said Premier Doug Ford and Economic Development Minister Jim Wilson have each received death threats after the legislation was introduced.
The Ford government announced Tuesday it would repeal portions of the previous government’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. Under the changes introduced on Tuesday, the current minimum wage will remain at $14 an hour until 2020, and will eliminate the guaranteed two paid sick days for Ontario workers.
Many business organizations welcomed the changes, arguing the original provisions would have forced them to raise prices and reduce staff. Labour groups said the changes are “mean-spirited and reckless” and are unfair to workers.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the vandalism and asks that anyone with information about the incident contact Detective Sergeant Kirk Robertson at krobertson@klps.ca or 705-324-5252, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.khcs.ca.
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween at the family-friendly Historic All Hallows Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2018. (Photo: Dawn Knudsen)
Get Your TIckets For The 19th Annual Awards of Excellence & Social Gala
The 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala is just two weeks away! Join the Chamber on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School.
Tickets are only $40 this year, so bring along your staff to celebrate local businesses! Your ticket includes one complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
There are only a limited number of tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at kawarthachamber.ca or by calling 705-652-6963.
There will be silent and live auctions, a cash bar and music from Rhythm & Grace. Please note: if you plan to purchase additional drinks from the cash bar, there is not an ATM on site. Auction items can be purchased with a credit card. Dress is business attire.
The Chamber thanks its Social Gala Sponsor, Shorelines Casino Peterborough.
Sponsor Spotlight: ISL Insurance Brokers
The Chamber is excited to announce that it has added a Special Recognition award to the Awards of Excellence roster, as it was requested by the judging panel due to the high number of nominations and challenging decisions they faced this year.
The Chamber thanks ISL Insurance Brokers for sponsoring the award.
“ISL Insurance Brokers is a full service general insurance brokerage that provides auto, home, business, farm and cottage insurance coverage. Our team of insurance professionals deal with a wide array of insurance providers to secure the best possible protection for our clients at the best price. The slogan ‘Serving People Is What We Do Best’ demonstrates our commitment to clients, staff and community and we’re proud to serve the people of Peterborough, Lakefield and the Kawarthas. Visit islinsurance.ca.”
Sneak Peek At Live Auction Items For Chamber Awards Of Excellence & Social Gala
The Chamber has five amazing packages up for grabs for its live auction at the Awards of Excellence and Social Gala this year! See them all here.
If you are unable to attend the Gala, but would like to submit a bid for one of these packages, please email generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca with your maximum bid, and include “Auction Bid” in the subject line. Please include a name and phone number. A proxy bidder will be assigned to bid on your behalf in increments no higher than your maximum bid.
Pizza Making Package
If you’re a big fan of pizza, you’ll love this Pizza Making Package. The package includes:
Making your own pizza at Electric City Bread Company for four (with wine!); and,
A copy of the book Elements of Pizza from Happenstance Books & Yarns.
The Chamber thanks donors Electric City Bread Company and Happenstance Books & Yarns.
The Chamber Took Part In The Habitat For Humanity’s Curve Lake Build
Left to right: Sherry Boyce-Found, Kawartha Chamber; Michele Kennedy, Kenwood Drafting & Design; Penny Wilson, The Cozy Home; Tonya Kraan, Strexer Harrop & Associates; Tiffany Alton-Froggatt, Peterborough Appliances; Cindy Windover, Windover Plumbing; Kim Whynot, CIBC Bridgenorth; Stacey Sullivan, Kawartha Chamber; Lynn Woodcroft, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate; Jenis Kempt & Kim Armstrong, Whelan’s Flooring Centre; Sam Carmichael, Kawartha Chamber
The Chamber took part in the Habitat for Humanity build in Curve Lake First Nation on Monday, October 22nd. Take a look at our Women’s Build Team in action.
The Chamber thanks everyone who took part in the build day, and would also like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who supported the fundraising efforts.
10 Ways To Build A Canada That Wins: 2019 Election Edition Survey
A strong and prosperous Canada depends on business growth.
For the past seven years, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has published its 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins, which articulates a series of clear priorities and objectives that, if addressed, will give Canada a competitive edge, improve productivity and grow the economy.
By providing your input, you will be shaping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 message to the federal government and other stakeholders, and telling chambers of commerce at the national, provincial, territorial and local levels about the priorities that are important to you, both as a Canadian and a business person.
The deadline to complete the survey is November 13th.
Community Care Flu Shot Clinic On October 24th
Community Care is hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 24th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 40 Rabbit Street in Lakefield.
“First come, first shot.” Bring your health card.
Call 705-652-8655 for more information.
New Venture Session on October 25th
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre is hosting their free New Venture Session on Thursday, October 25th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at VentureNorth (270 George Street N., Peterborough).
The session will provide an overview of:
The foundations of starting and running a business;
The resources and programs available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas;
How to access support from the Business Advisory Centre; and,
Historic All Hallows Eve at Lang Pioneer Village on October 26th and 27th
Join Lang Pioneer Village Museum for their Historic All Hallows Eve this Friday and Saturday (October 26th and 27th) from 6 to 9 p.m. each night to discover the origins and traditions of Halloween.
The event features:
“Floss & Tann’s Cabinet of Curiosity for the Incurable Curious!” Show
Presentation by the Paranormal Seekers (Friday only)
Treat bags for kids, tractor & wagon rides, fortune telling, face painting & colouring contests
Dance Away MS at Buckhorn Community Centre on October 27th
Dance Away MS this Saturday, October 27th at Buckhorn Community Centre from 8 to 11:45 p.m..
There will be live music by the “Indian River Band”, Silent & Country Auction, a late lunch, cash bar & dancing!
Doors open at 7 p.m.and the dance starts at 8 p.m.
This is an Age of Majority event, costumes are optional, and tickets are $20.
To buy tickets for the event, contact the BCC at 705-657-8833, or reach out to the MS Society at 705-748-4221 or pat.stockdale@bell.net.
All proceeds in support of MS Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton Chapter.
Opioid Epidemic: Second Information Session Announced
Due to overwhelming interest in the Opioid Information Session held on September 26th (over 500 people attended), Selwyn Outreach Centre has decided to host a second event discussing the issue.
The second session will be held on Wednesday, November 7th at 7 p.m. at Selwyn Outreach Centre.
Join them to hear three more perspectives on the topic. Speakers include: Tim Farquharson, Deputy Police Chief; Magdy Kamar and Dr. Samier Kamar, pharmacists; and Daryl Ralph, Clinical Counsellor for drug addiction.
The event is free, and may help save the life of someone you care about.
Selwyn Outreach Centre is also planning on hosting a special First Aid Class on how to deal with an overdose and the administration of Narcan. Stay tuned.
Upcoming Events
McLean’s Buckhorn Pumpkin Fest – Every Saturday & Sunday until October 28th
Try Curling at Ennismore Curling Club – October 27th
Tek Savvy Seniors – October 31st
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
Susan Kingfisher models wearable art by Kerri Niemi at last year's Runway Challenge. Max's Cabaret presents the 2018 Runway Challenge and Wearable Art Musical Revue, a fundraiser for Public Energy, at The Mount Community Centre in Peterborough on Saturday, October 27th. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)
On Saturday, October 27th, many of Peterborough’s finest musical, visual, and performing artists are coming together for a fundraiser for Public Energy.
Max’s Cabaret presents The Runway Challenge & Wearable Art Musical Revue
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: The Mount Community Centre (1545 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough) How much: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
A fundraiser for Public Energy. Advance tickets are available by calling 705-745-1788 or online at Eventbrite.
Presented by Max’s Cabaret, the Runway Challenge and Wearable Art Musical Revue takes place on Sunday, October 27th at The Mount Community Centre in Peterborough.
Max’s Cabaret is the brainchild of local dancer and raconteur Max Price who, every year, creates a showcase of the Peterborough’s most entertaining musical and performing artists benefit a local cause. For the second year in a row, the cause will be Public Energy, a charitable organization that produces the adventurous performing arts season in Peterborough.
Like last year, Max has invited artists to contribute original works of wearable art to be paraded down the runway, in the tradition of Public Energy’s Wearable Art Shows that have happened annually since 2011.
At the 2011 Wearable Art Show, artist (and kawarthaNOW art columnist) Shannon Taylor created this piece modelled by Public Energy Administrator and Marketing Director (and kawarthaNOW food columnist) Eva Fisher. (Photo: Public Energy)
The highlight of every Wearable Art Show is the Runway Challenge, which this year introduces a new format: the 48-Hour Runway Challenge.
Just 48 hours before the event, four artists — Dreda Blow, Bruno Merz, Mel McCall, and Bradly Boyle — will be presented with a pile of objects, materials, and used goods from which they must create an original work of wearable art.
Joining the Runway Challengers are six artists who have created their own wearable art fashions especially for Max’s Cabaret: Dawna Greenham, Berlynn Ellis, Kathryn Bahun, Hartley Stephenson, Marilyn O’Connor, and Max Price himself.
Pictured here at the 2017 Max’s Cabaret, emcee Laurel Paluck, along with singer Cheyenee Buck and dancer Sarah Rudnicki, will return to be part of the 2018 event, as well as other musical, dance, and spoken word artists. (Photos: Public Energy)
The event will again be hosted by emcee Laurel Paluck, and a range of musical, dance, and spoken word artists will provide non-stop entertainment.
These include: dancers Nicole Malbeuf, Sarah Rudnicki, Lindsay Haacke, Heather Kenny, and Corrine Maynard; spoken word artist Katherine Heigh; live music with Chester Babcock, Justin Hiscox, Judy Jordan, Matt Allen, and Rutherford & Rose; singers Carolyn Kay and Cheyenne Buck; and burlesque performer Naomi Duvall.
Bridgenorth filmmaker Adriano Ferreri's daughter Rosa in her first lead role as Niamh in Adriano's debut feature film "E.M.P. 333 Days", a thriller about what happens after an electromagnetic pulse sends North America into anarchy. Almost three years in the making, the film screens at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 25, 2018 before heading down to a couple of film festivals in the U.S. (Photo: Ferreri Films)
If you missed the premiere in June, you have another chance to catch Adriano Ferreri’s debut feature film E.M.P. 333 Days when it screens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough.
Adriano will then be taking his film to the United States, where it will screen at the 12th annual Rockport Film Festival (in Rockport, on the east coast of Texas near San Antonio) on Saturday, November 3rd and then at the SNOB (Somewhat North of Boston) Film Festival in Concord, New Hampshire, on Saturday, November 10th.
A barber by day in Bridgenorth, Adriano spent three years making the film, which was shot entirely in the Kawarthas and features local actors.
The lead role of Niamh is played by Adriano’s teenaged daughter Rosa Ferreri, in her first feature film role. Other local actors appearing in the film include Liam Davidson (best known for his work at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook) as William, Martin Saunders as John, Derek Bell as Craig, Cheryl Jan Ellis as Grandma, and Dan Smith as Zain.
E.M.P. 333 Days is an 83-minute thriller about what happens to introverted 11-year-old Niamh (Rosa Ferreri) after an electromagnetic pulse (E.M.P.) weapon fries all electrical devices, returning North America to pre-industrial conditions and sending it into anarchy. Niamh must fend and fight for herself while trying to find her father John (Martin Saunders).
Tickets for the Market Hall screening are $13 general admission, and are available in person at the box office at 140 Charlotte Street, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
“E.M.P. 333 Days” producer and director Adriano Ferreri at the premiere of “E.M.P. 333 Days” at Galaxy Cinemas in Peterborough on June 28, 2018. The film will screen in November at the Rockport Film Festival in Texas and the SNOB Film Festival in New Hampshire. (Photo: Ferreri Films / Facebook)
32-year-old Diane Therrien is the new Mayor-elect of Peterborough. (Photo: Diane Therrien / Facebook)
Diane Therrien has been elected as Mayor of Peterborough, defeating incumbent Daryl Bennett who was seeking his third term.
The 32-year-old Therrien, who has been City Councillor for Ward 3 (Town Ward) since 2014, took an early lead in the results and, as more polls reported, continued to widen the gap.
By the time all polls had reported, she had garnered 19,254 votes (69%) to Bennett’s 8,659 (31%).
She ran a change campaign, with policy commitments including immediate action on transportation and mobility, housing affordability, responsible financial leadership and oversight, safe residential streets, a vibrant and healthy downtown, transparency and public engagement at City Hall, improved parking, and protecting the local environment.
Born in Mississauga, Therrien attended McMaster University in Hamilton for an undergraduate degree in history and peace studies. She moved to Peterborough to attend Trent University for a postgraduate degree and graduated with her Master’s Degree in Canadian and Indigenous Studies in 2012.
After working for the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in Toronto, Therrien returned to Peterborough to work as facilitator of community education and engagement with the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network.
She ran for Peterborough City Council in Town Ward for the first time in 2014 and was subsequently elected. She has sat on a number of city committees and boards including the Affordable Housing Action Committee, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
Here are the unofficial 2018 municipal election results in the Kawarthas, including the City and County of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings County.
Most municipalities are listed below, in alphabetical order. Note that this listing does not include school board trustees (check with your municipality).
Amy Simpson, owner of information technology solutions firm MicroAge Peterborough (which is celebrating 35 years in business), launched a new offering for micro-businesses at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce's Love Local Trade Show on October 3, 2018. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
This week’s round-up of business news features MicroAge Peterborough celebrating 35 years in business and offering an IT department for micro-businesses, Flying Colours Corp. expanding its Peterborough headquarters, the recipients of this year’s Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, Belair Mechatronics of Omemee winning the grand prize at the 2018 Innovation Awards, the opening of nominations for the 2019 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, a national award for Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron, and Union Gas donating to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority.
Every week, our managing editor collects business news and events from across the Kawarthas. If you’d like us to promote your business news or event in businessNOW, please email business@kawarthanow.com.
New regional business events added this week include: a WordPress meetup in Peterborough on October 24th; Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development offering a New Venture Session in Peterborough on October 25th; Northumberland CFDC presenting open discussion on making, coding, STE(AM), and computing in Cobourg on October 25th; the annual TD Economic Outlook Luncheon in Peterborough on October 30th; and the official grand opening of Peterborough Business Hub on November 15th.
MicroAge Peterborough celebrates 35 years and offers micro-businesses an IT department
MicroAge Peterborough is located at 267 Stewart Street in downtown Peterborough. (Image: MicroAge Peterborough)
Information technology solutions firm MicroAge Peterborough (267 Stewart St., Peterborough) is celebrating its 35th year of business, and has launched a new service to bring enterprise-level support to micro-businesses.
Locally owned and operated by Amy Simpson, MicroAge Peterborough is best known for providing solutions for small and medium-sized business and enterprise clients.
“In recent months we have worked with a number of micro-businesses and found that there is a requirement for an offering to assist this market,” Simpson says.
The new service, designed for businesses with one to five computers, provides a single point of contract for security options, procurement, and more.
It includes a help desk for immediate response for a user’s day-to-day technology issues, and a managed security solution (including anti-virus and managed updates and patches) for the Microsoft platform.
The cost is $35 per month per computer, and you can find out more and sign up at www.mynewitdepartment.ca.
Flying Colours Corp. expanding with new 100,000-square-foot hanger at Peterborough Airport
Designed for large jets, the new 100,000-square-foot hanger will include a 40,000-square-foot paint shop and 40,000 square feet for maintenance and interior work. (Rendering: Flying Colours Corp.)
To meet increased customer demand in the business aviation sector, aviation services company Flying Colours Corp. has announced its largest expansion in North America, including a new 100,000-square-foot hanger at its Peterborough headquarters at the Peterborough Airport.
“We were literally running out of space to deliver all the services that our clients were requesting,” says Flying Colours Corp. Executive VP Sean Gillespie.
The new hanger, the fourth at its Peterborough location, will be used for work on large jet airframes. It will include a 40,000-square-foot paint shop, 40,000 square feet for maintenance and interior work, and 20,000 square feet on two upper levels for customer offices, a design centre, and general office space.
The new hanger will also include 20,000 square feet on two upper levels for customer offices, a design centre, and general office space. (Rendering: Flying Colours Corp.)
Ground breaking is planned for this fall, with completion in mid 2019.
Flying Colours Corp. is also completing a new hanger at its U.S. facility in Chesterfield, St. Louis. It includes 30,000 square feet for large-jet maintenance, avionics upgrades, and interior projects, and 18,000 square feet on a second floor for customer lounges, office space, and a storage area.
When the two buildings are complete, the company will be hiring 100 additional staff — including 60 in Peterborough — with a focus on maintenance, interiors, and paint expertise.
The new hanger will help Flying Colours Corp. meet increased customer demand in business aviation sector. A Bombadier Authorized Service Facility, the company recently completed its third heavy maintenance check on a Bombardier Global airframe. (Photo: Flying Colours Corp.)
Flying Colours Corp., a Bombadier Authorized Service Facility (ASF), recently completed its third heavy maintenance check in the airframe of a Bombardier Global Express, a large cabin business jet. The work required the privately owned aircraft to be stripped back to the airframe to enable a full structural inspection. The work also included a full landing gear overhaul, replacement of the cabin seats with new seats, new exterior paint, and interior soft-goods refurbishment and cabinetry refinishing.
The company also delivered its one hundredth major retrofit of a Bombardier Challenger model in October, which underwent a major overhaul of the cabin, avionics, connectivity. and fuselage.
“The business aviation sector is more buoyant than it has been for some time,” Gillespie says. “With our Bombardier ASF status, our breadth of experience working on numerous different aircraft types, and the fact that we can offer a multitude of skills under one roof, so reducing aircraft downtime, is making us very attractive to a wider range of customers.”
2018 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards recipients honoured
The annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards publicly recognize and honour local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence. (Photo: Peterborough Chamber of Commerce)
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce handed out the 15th annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards last Wednesday night (October 17) at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough.
Belair Mechatronics of Omemee is grand prize winner of 2018 Innovation Awards
The 2018 Innovation Awards were handed out on October 19, 2018 to Belair Mechatronics, Netmechanics, and The Lindsay Advocate. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes CFDC / Twitter)
Omemee’s Belair Mechatronics is the grand prize winner of the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC) 20th annual Innovation Awards.
The awards were presented last Friday (October 19) at the Lindsay Golf Club, part of the KLCFDC’s Innovation Day event wrapping up Small Business Week.
Belair Mechatronics won for its “predictive machining” software, which uses big data to monitor and optimize a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine’s performance.
Two other businesses were also finalists for the awards.
Netmechanics, a new cyber security consulting firm based in Dunsford, won second place for its focus on protecting small and medium-sized enterprises from cyber threats.
The Lindsay Advocate won third place for its “multimedia news experience”, which includes a news website, a glossy monthly magazine, and an active Facebook and Twitter presence.
2019 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the Junior Achievement – Peterborough, Lakefield, Muskoka (JA-PLM) 2018 Business Hall of Fame.
Each year, JA-PLM recognizes individuals who, through their business endeavours over a lifetime, have demonstrated dedication to enhancing the economic prosperity of the community.
The deadline for nominations is by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 30th. The list of 2019 inductees will be announced on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron receives national award
Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron commander Nick Cliteur (left) accepts the 2018 Squadron of the Year award. (Photo: Don Butt)
The Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron was named the 2018 Squadron of the Year award at the national conference and annual general meeting of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons in Ottawa on Saturday (October 20).
Since 1959, the local unit of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons has trained thousands of recreational boaters in safe practices and knowledge of area waterways,
Union Gas donates to Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
Brian Alexander, Utility Services Manager with Union Gas in Cobourg, presents a $1,000 cheque to Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. (Supplied photo)
Union Gas has donated $1,000 to Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) to support the organization’s programs and services.
“Union Gas is proud to support the GRCA and the important environmental conservation work that they are doing across the watershed,” says Brian Alexander, Utility Services Manager with Union Gas in Cobourg.
This is the latest donation by Union Gas, which has donated funds to GRCA over the past six years for various stewardship projects.
In addition, local Union Gas employees have assisted with many initiatives, including tree planting, the development of a native flower garden, and the installation and extension of accessible pathways at the GRCA head office and Corbett’s Dam.
One of the oldest conservation authorities in Ontario, te watersheds of the GRCA covers an area of 361 square miles from Wilmot Creek in Clarington to east of Cobourg from the south shore of Rice Lake down to Lake Ontario. This area includes seven municipalities in whole or in part: Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Town of Cobourg, Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Municipality of Clarington.
For more information on the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority’s programs and services, visit www.grca.on.ca.
Women’s Expo Peterborough on October 24
The first-ever Women’s Expo Peterborough, a business-to-business trade show and networking event, takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24th at the Peterborough Naval Association (24 Whitlaw St., Peterborough).
The expo will include 25 booth vendors representing all types of women business owners including lawyers, naturopathic practitioner, social media specialists, massage therapists, retail, financial, psychologists, farmers, and more.
There will also be two stations where people can be seated to view a presentation from the exhibitors and ask questions about the products and strategies discussed.
Admission is free with a donation to the YWCA Crossroads Shelter.
WordPress meetup in Peterborough on October 24
If you’re a WordPress enthusiast or professional, you’ll want to attend the Peterborough WordPress Meetup from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24th at The Cube at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H1).
There will be networking, a chance to talk about the WordPress platform and share ideas and approaches, and a brief presentation followed by more networking and Q&A.
CANCELLED – Scotiabank presents Business Boot Camp on October 24
Note: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date.
Scotiabank is presenting a business boot camp from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24th at its office at 111 Hunter St. W., Peterborough.
The event will feature accountant Robert Gauvreau, lawyer John Mesec, and experts from Scotia Wealth Management.
Attendees are encouraged to bring in questions to ask during one-on-one sessions.
Innovation Cluster presents exit strategies workshop in Peterborough on October 25
The Innovation Cluster’s next “Hands-ON” workshop will be on exit strategies and takes place from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
Nicole Stephenson, partner with Stikeman Keeley Spiegel LLP, will talk about exit strategies for entrepreneurs, including initial public offerings, mergers or acquisitions, and reverse takeovers. Stephenson, a corporate and securities lawyer in Toronto, has extensive experience working with emerging growth companies across North America to implement their exit strategies.
Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development presents New Venture Session in Peterborough on October 25
Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development presents New Venture Session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The New Venture Session is intended for aspiring entrepreneurs or new startups looking for support in the business community. The session includes an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and and getting started on the Startup Checklist.
Northumberland CFDC hosts open discussion on making, coding, STE(AM), and computing in Cobourg on October 25
The discussion on making, coding, robotics, and more is ideal for parents who want to understand how these opportunities fit into their children’s careers and vocational futures. (Photo: Northumberland CFDC)
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation is hosting a “fireside chat” and open discussion on the importance of Making, Coding, Robotics, STE(A)M and Computational Thinking from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg).
The discussion will be led by Kelly Bergeron (Canada Learning Code and Executive Director – Cornwall Innovation Centre), Mina Tawadrous (COO – Hatch Canada), Luc Lalande (Mentor, Venture for Canada), Catherine Kerr (Northumberland Makers). and Mary Gillis (Founder, Port Hope Robotics Club).
Along with the panel discussion, there will be an audience Q&A, and a reception with light refreshments following the fireside.
The event is free, but limited to 80 participants. To reserve your space, register on Eventbrite.
Innovation Cluster hosts “Power Breakfast: Gen Y – How Millennials Are Shaping The Future” on October 26
The Innovation Cluster is hosting “Power Breakfast: Gen Y – How Millennials Are Shaping The Future” from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 26th in the Garden Court at the Holiday Inn Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough).
Presented by Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), the breakfast will feature Dr. Kate Withers, Business Development Manager for Central Ontario from Ontario Centres of Excellence, and three local entrepreneurs: Dylan Trepanier (Alexander Optical), Bianca Nucaro (NV Media Productions), and Mercedez Nucaro-Viteri (NV Media Productions).
Application deadline for Cubs’ Lair Entrepreneurship Competition is October 27
Young entrepreneurs in Peterborough and the Kawarthas will pitch their business to a panel of judges at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on November 22, 2018 during the fourth annual Cubs’ Lair entrepreneurship competition, with a prize package valued up to $10,000. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
The application deadline for the 2018 Cubs’ Lair Entrepreneurship Competition is Saturday, October 27th.
An initiative of FastStart Peterborough, the Innovation Cluster, and the Trent Youth Entrepreneurship Society, Cubs’ Lair gives entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 29 the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes, including office space and equipment, coaching and mentoring, social media promotion, and more.
After applying online, participants will attend a series of three mandatory workshops at the Innovation Cluster that will help them build skills in creating a business model canvas, financing, marketing, and preparing their pitch to a panel of judges.
The top five finalists will be announced on Friday, November 9th, with the final pitch event taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 22nd at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough. A panel of established business professionals will test competitors’ knowledge of how they will grow the business and judge the best pitch.
Annual TD Economic Outlook Luncheon in Peterborough on October 30
The TD Economic Outlook Luncheon is your chance to explore trends, opportunities, and challenges both within our local communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas and across the globe. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)
The TD Economic Outlook Luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
The annual event explores trends, opportunities, and challenges both within local communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas and across the globe. It features a discussion led by Derek Burleton, TD Bank Group Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, and an update from Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
This luncheon is presented by TD Bank Group, Collins Barrow, Kawartha Manufacturers’ Association, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
Kawartha Chamber Awards of Excellence and Social Gala in Lakefield on November 8
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting its 2018 Awards of Excellence and Social Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield).
Unlike previous years, the format for this year’s presentation will be a social gala format, with a reception taking place at Upper Hadden Hall followed by the awards presentation in the Bryan Jones Theatre.
There will be both silent and live auction items, light hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, music from Rhythm & Grace, and time for socialization and networking before the awards.
Tickets are $40 per person, which includes the hor d’oeuvres and one drink ticket.
Peterborough Business Hub hosts its official grand opening on November 15
Located at 398 McDonnel Street, Peterborough Business Hub offers office rentals and coworking space. (Photo: Peterborough Business Hub)
Peterborough Business Hub, which offers office rentals and coworking space, is hosting its official grand opening celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th at its location at 398 McDonnel Street in Peterborough.
While the business has been open for a few months, the official celebration provides a chance to see the offices, meet the staff, and get to know existing clients and their businesses.
Application deadline for Win This Space 2019 entrepreneurial competition is November 16
The Win This Space entrepreneurial competition is returning for its third year in 2019. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)
Entrepreneurs have until Friday, November 16th to put together a video application and submit it to the 2019 Win This Space competition, an initiative of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, Community Futures Peterborough, and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs.
The top 10 finalists will take several workshops to fine-tune their business plans before a winner is chosen on March 5th by a panel of judges.
The winner will then have their choice of available participating downtown locations free for one year. To cover rent payments, several sponsors are adopting a month and contributing $2,000 toward each month’s lease.
Visit winthisspace.com for the rules and regulations and application instructions.
Peterborough residents Carlotta James and Rodney Fuentes are part of a team planning the Monarch Ultra, a 4,300-kilometre relay run through Canada, the United States, and Mexico to raise awareness of the decline of the monarch butterfly, which makes the same journey every fall. The project will also include a documentary film about the run, and the group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support an initial trip to ensure the planned route is safe. (Photo: Rodney Fuentes)
Forty-two runners, each running a 100-kilometre ultra-marathon, all the way from Peterborough in Canada to the Sierra Madre mountains in central Mexico — the same 4,300-kilometre journey monarch butterflies make each fall.
That’s the dream of Peterborough residents Carlotta James and Rodney Fuentes who, along with Elmira’s Clay Williams and Toronto’s Galen Brown, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the first stage of what they are calling the Monarch Ultra relay.
Planned for the fall of 2019, the Monarch Ultra would be the first attempt to run the length of North America (Canada, the United States, and Mexico), with the objective being to raise awareness of the monarch butterflies who make the same journey and the threats to these resilient insects as well as other pollinators.
Carlotta James, Rodney Fuentes, and Clay Williams are on a mission to build a 4,300-kilometre relay run through three countries, make a documentary about it, and save the monarch butterfly from extinction along the way. (Photo: Rodney Fuentes)
“Their populations are in steep decline,” says Carlotta James, who is a life-long runner and a pollinator advocate. “In the 1980s, their numbers were in the billions and now they’re in the millions. There’s many reasons for that: pesticide use, climate change, habitat loss, disease.”
James is co-founder of the Peterborough Pollinators, a grassroots citizen-led group working together to meet the challenge of declining pollinator populations. Peterborough Pollinators works in the community to raise awareness of pollinators so crucial to food security and biodiversity and to the well being of our ecosystems.
“I’ve had this dream for a while, to run beside the flight of the monarchs,” James says, explaining the idea behind the run. “I want people to understand the strength and beauty of the monarchs through this project, to understand our connection to the land.”
But the Monarch Ultra project not only involves organizing and executing the relay run — a feat all of its own — but also creating a documentary film about the run. That’s where filmmaker Rodney Fuentes comes in, along with producer Galen Brown, founder of Toronto’s 3004 Studios.
“We are looking for support to start filming the first stage of this documentary,” Fuentes says, “which is a road trip that we need to do from Peterborough Ontario all the way down to the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico.”
The purpose of the trip is to review the intended route of the Monarch Ultra, a route designed by Clay Williams, an avid runner from Elmira who created and ran the Canal Pursuit for Mental Health, a 780-kilometre route from Georgian Bay to Ottawa.
The Monarch Ultra is a relay race featuring at least 42 ultra-marathoners who will run 4,300 kilometres from Peterborough, Canada to Michoacán, Mexico, emulating the same journey that monarch butterflies take each fall. (Photo: Clay Williams)
“My role as the mapping expert is to make sure that the entire course of 4,300 kilometres is safe for runners to run on,” explains Williams, who is also the ultra-race director.
“That’s a primary concern. I also have to check out each of the stop points and make sure it’s a safe place to park a car and have a little crew on the side of the road.
“We’ll be talking to interested parties along the route as well: running groups and conservation groups, as many people as we can along the way to spread the word.”
The Monarch Ultra documentary will be produced by Galen Brown, founder of 3004 Studios in Toronto. (Photo via Kickstarter)
The team is seeking to raise $30,000 through Kickstarter to support video camera rentals, lodging and meals for the crew during the trip, car rental and gas, travel insurance and permits, and crew fees.
Any extra funds raised through the campaign will go towards production costs, additional filming opportunities with monarch butterfly experts, and marketing to promote the project across North America.
Of course, an ultra-marathon relay run requires runners, and the team is also seeking ultra-runners who could each cover 50 to 100 kilometres along the route — running across a diversity of landscapes including mountain paths, forests, meadows, deserts, and cities.
“For the runners that participate in this project, to be able to feel a little bit of the pain, the struggle, but also the complete resilience of the monarch butterfly and what they have to go through every fall,” James says.
“It’ll be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those involved and I also believe it’s going to be transformational for the ultra-runners.”
VIDEO: The Monarch Ultra
Ultra-runners who are interested in participating should email Williams at 100mileclay@gmail.com. He will add your name to the list of participants and advise when registration for the race is available next year.
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