The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)
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.
This is the final Beach Report of the 2018 summer season, as local health units have completed water quality testing at area beaches.
As of August 31, 2018, no beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming.
Here are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
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)
Toronto-based Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes (lead vocalist and bass player Raha Javanfar, lead guitarist Fraser Melvin, saxophonist Andrew Moljgun, and drummer Jonathan Hyde) perform blues and R&B tunes inspired by female singers of the mid 20th century like Big Maybelle, Little Sylvia, Etta James, and more at Marley's in Buckhorn on Saturday, September 1st. (Publicity photo)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 5.
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.
Thursday, September 20 9pm - Frosh Jam 18 featuring Hydee, Itek, Lukav, Disco Godfathers, Kurrent, Tropical Dust, $lim $ahdlyn, Yody, Chandler F ($30 in advance at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=198380)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, September 1
9:30pm - Nhapitapi
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 30
8pm - Karaoke night
Saturday, September 1
8-11pm - Downbeat
Sunday, September 2
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Madman's Window
Monday, September 3
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, September 4
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, September 5
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7 8-11pm - DC Guitarman
Saturday, September 8 8-11pm - Brian Ruddy
Sunday, September 9 4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with with Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 31
8:30pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party ($10)
Saturday, September 1
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
Friday, September 28 8:30pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 22 2-5pm - A Devil's Din
Sunday, September 23 2-5pm - Acoustic Jam
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 30
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 31
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Cadillacs
Saturday, September 1
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Sunday, September 2
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, September 3
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 4
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, September 5
7pm - Drew Phillips
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 6 7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, September 7 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Saturday, September 8 5pm - Hillary Dumoulin & Shane Davey; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, September 9 3pm - Wylie Harold
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, August 31
7-9pm - James Higgins
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, August 31
7pm - Cheryl Casselman 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 30
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, August 31
7-11pm - The Donny Woods Band
Wednesday, September 5
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, September 5
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, September 1
10pm - Side Street
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, August 31
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, September 1
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, September 5
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, September 1
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Chadmire & Taylor
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7 8:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, September 8 1-4:30pm - Chris Smith
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, August 30
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, September 5
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, August 31
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Little Lake; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, September 5
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 8 8pm - The Project with Johnny Sweet ; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, August 31
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, September 1
2pm & 10pm - Bax Little Rock Band
Wednesday, September 5
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7 10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, September 8 2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, August 30
5pm - Pints N Politics; 10pm - Radiation Risks, Gashes, & more TBA ($10)
Friday, August 31
The Slit
Sunday, September 2
8pm - Avery Florence
Tuesday, September 4
9pm - Rob Dickson, Merival, Graven
Wednesday, September 5
Rutherford & Rose
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 6 5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Atelier Ciseaux
Friday, September 7 5pm - Forselli Friday
Saturday, September 8 7pm - Evangeline Gentle and Sam Weber
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 12 7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Thursday, September 13 7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
10pm - Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers ($10)
Tuesday, September 4
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 30 7pm - Bywater Blues & Wendy's B-day Bash ft Mumbo Jumbo Combo, Kerry Jayne, jane e. gray, Cate Morgan, & many more ($5 or donation at the door. $10 reserved table seating available. Call/text Wendy Fischer at 705-808-5175 to reserve a table)
Saturday, September 1 9pm - Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers
Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough is a group of local organizations addressing health and environmental issues related to school travel. The group has a vision for all students to have the opportunity to walk, roll, or bus to and from school as a part of their daily school experience. This vision was born because we know that walking, rolling, or busing benefits students, makes school zones safer, and is good for the environment. (Supplied photo)
Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough (ASRTS) is a group of local organizations addressing health and environmental issues related to school travel.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP Transportation & Urban Design Programs Coordinator.
GreenUP, Peterborough Public Health, City of Peterborough, STSCO, Peterborough Police, Crossing Guards of Peterborough, and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board all come together to provide resources in the community to encourage active transportation and help youth become familiar with and educated about active and sustainable transportation options.
ASRTS has a vision for all students to have the opportunity to walk, roll, or bus to and from school as a part of their daily school experience. This vision was born because we know that walking, rolling, or busing benefits students, makes school zones safer, and is good for the environment.
ASRTS wants to help students, but we can’t do it alone! It will take schools, parents, caregivers, and the community working together to get kids to and from school in an active way — it’s worth it!
ParticipACTION has released a new report card on physical activity for children and youth; it might not surprise you to see that our youth are once again failing to reach their daily recommended physical activity levels.
Planning ahead for the weather means that a walk, bike, or scooter ride to school can be fun for kids! Students who use active means to get to school report that they feel good after their trip to school, that they enjoy meeting up with friends along the way, and engaging in the community. (Supplied photo)
Only 35 per cent of five to 17 year olds get enough physical activity. Interestingly, ParticipACTION suggests that adding more physical activity into kids’ daily routines will help them to be more successful in the classroom, on the field, and with their friends. A routine of walking, rolling, or busing to school can be a great way to keep kids’ bodies moving during the school day.
ASRTS Peterborough frequently hears about the positive impact that walking, rolling, and busing has on students. Teachers often report that active students are able to focus better in class. Active students communicate that they feel good after their trip to school and have fun walking or rolling, often meeting friends and engaging in the community during their trip, while parents and caregivers enjoy the time spent outside being active with their children.
In their recent report, ParticipACTION reaffirms what teachers are saying, reporting that “Kids’ bodies have to move to get the wheels in their brains turning.”
As more children walk, roll or bus to school, the school zones become safer with less cars clogging up the school zone. There are a growing number of studies identifying that pollution levels are rising around schools due to increased car use. When kids walk, roll, or bus to school they are more active and ready to learn, the school zone is safer, and it helps the environment.
Kids show off their Car Free Wednesday buttons that were handed out last year at all schools participating in the program. Car Free Wednesdays encourages students to walk, bike, scoot or bus to school each Wednesday of the school year. (Supplied photo)
This all sounds great, but in Peterborough approximately 33 per cent of students are still getting a drive to school. ASRTS Peterborough wants to decrease this number so that all students can experience the benefits of walking, rolling, or busing to school, but we need help from families, caregivers, schools, and the community, to do so.
How can ASRTS Peterborough help?
Each year, ASRTS works with local schools to implement programs that educate and encourage students to walk, roll, or bus to school. Our programs and supports include:
Car Free Wednesdays is a yearlong school-wide campaign, that includes incentives, prizes, and support for schools to encourage walking, rolling, or busing to school.
On The Bus is a fun and interactive introduction to Peterborough Transit provided to Grade 3 classes in the City of Peterborough.
Grade 8 Transit Quest encourages grade 8 students to use Peterborough Transit by providing them with a FREE transit pass for March Break.
School Trip by Transit encourages the use of Peterborough Transit for school trips, providing support to teachers to educate students about how to use transit.
Teacher Resources are available at peterboroughmoves.com, including lesson plans, route to school planners, and more.
How can the school community help?
Open your school to the student’s efforts: Does your school have bike racks? Is there a place for students to store their scooters? Is there a bike pump available for students to use?
Encourage the school to engage in an Active & Safe Routes to School program; take advantage of the support and resources offered through ASRTS.
Integrate active transportation into a variety of curriculum areas. Lesson plans and support activities are available through Physical and Health Education Canada, Ontario Active School Travel, and Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough.
Consider organizing an event for the whole school. For example, International Walk to School day (first Wednesday in October) or Winter Walk Day (first Wednesday in February) are great days to promote active transportation and ASRTS can help!
Be an EcoSchool, check out Ontario EcoSchools Environmental Stewardship, Active Transportation Campaign Kit at www.ontarioecoschools.org.
Investigate the Ontario Active School Travel website at www.ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca to tap into their knowledge and resources.
How can families and caregivers help?
Plan ahead! Explore the route to school, test to see how long the trip takes, and plan your morning accordingly. Plan for the weather and dress to enjoy the trip.
Model the behavior and walk or roll with the kids.
Make it fun. Plan to meet up with friends or explore fun places along the route.
Park and stride. If it is too far to walk to school, park a few blocks from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Start small. Pick one day a week to commit to walking or rolling.
Group up. Coordinate with friends and neighbours for the walk, or set up a walking school bus.
For more information on Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough’s programs and resources visit peterboroughmoves.com or email jaime.akiyama@greenup.on.ca. Together we can help to have fewer cars in the school zones and more active students.
Any business, organization, or individual in Peterborough County or the City of Peterborough can be nominated (self nominations are encouraged!). Awards will be presented Thursday, November 8th at the Chamber’s Awards of Excellence & Social Gala.
The Chamber has 10 nomination categories to choose from this year. Visit kawarthachamber.ca/nominations/ for a full description of each Award, and to make a nomination. You can make as many nominations as you like.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 10th.
Register now for Bridgenorth Hop on September 19th
Bridgenorth Deli.
The Business After Hours: Bridgenorth Hop is fast approaching. Save the date for Wednesday, September 19th.
The Chamber will be visiting member businesses in the community of Bridgenorth including the Bridgenorth Deli, Style Boutique and TCB Office Furniture and Supplies.
Save the date: Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting on October 10th
In partnership with the Lakefield Herald and Bridgenorth Business Association, an all-candidates meeting for Selwyn Township will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th at Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles St, Bridgenorth).
The Chamber is currently in the process of planning a Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting. Stay tuned to the Chamber NewsFlash for more details in the near future.
Fundraising For Curve Lake Habitat Build
The Kawartha Chamber is putting together a team for the Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build in Curve Lake First Nation, coming up September 12th.
A big thank-you to Jen & John Sherrard (& Bear!) of Accelerated Technologies who donated at Rock the Locks this past weekend.
Each dollar donated will buy a ‘square foot’ on the house floor plan, where you can write your name or the name of your company. The Chamber will include an update of the floor plan here each week. The fundraising goal is $1,000.
The Chamber accepts online and in-person donations. Make an online donation and show the family how the community supports them.
The Kawartha Chamber offers an affinity program with First Data Merchant Services, offering Chamber members discounted rates on Visa, Mastercard, and Interac?
Basic rates are Visa 1.44%, MasterCard 1.46% and Interac $0.05 (additional fees apply.) First Data guarantees to lower your overall cost of credit card payment processing Also available through First Data – SMART Point of Sale Terminals.
For more information on this and other great Chamber offers, visit the Chamber’s Member Discounts Page.
A One-Stop Shop For Businesses For Federal Government Services
Find out how the Innovation Canada Digital Platform can help you.
The Government of Canada is introducing its new Innovation Canada Digital Platform.
This new online application helps business owners find out what government services they may be eligible for, from funding to tax credits, loans and capital investments, wage subsidies and interns, expert advice and partnering and collaboration. This new service will increase collaboration, help Canadian businesses innovate, create jobs and help to grow Canada’s economy.
The Innovation Digital Platform is the place to go to get a tailored list of everything that government can do for your business, all through one online application.
Survey: The Impact Of Bill 148 On Ontario Business
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is looking for feedback from Ontario businesses on Bill 148.
The 10-question survey will gauge how the amendments to Ontario’s employment standards, labour relations, and occupational health and safety legislation have impacted businesses since January 1st.
If you wish to share your experience, you can find the survey through this link.
Elmhirst’s Celebrates A Successful Partnership This Summer With Lang Pioneer Village
Tuned-Up Tuesdays were held all summer at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene.
Elmhirst’s Resort partnered with Lang Pioneer Village for Tuned-Up Tuesdays this summer to add a historical element to their event series.
Every Tuesday night of the summer starting in June, Elmhirst’s hosts Tuned-Up Tuesdays on their boardwalk, including live music, a Texas-style BBQ and local brews. The Lang volunteers kicked off each evening with a demonstration or historical talk.
The partnership turned out to be a huge success, giving a great boost to attendance. The last Tuned Up Tuesday was on August 28th. Elmhirst’s hopes to partner with Lang again for next year.
Gallery On The Lake New Exhibit Opening
The Gallery on the Lake’s new exhibit “Visions of my Reflections” opens this Saturday, September 1st.
This exhibit will feature Edouard Gurevich’s works and visitors will get the chance to meet the artist on September 8th from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, email info@galleryonthelake.com or call 705-657-1108. You can visit Gallery on the Lake at 65 Gallery on the Lake Road, 3 kilometres east of Buckhorn.
BEL Rotary Bike For Your Hospital – September 15th
The Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield is hosting a Bike for your Hospital cycling fundraiser on Saturday, September 15th in support of the Rotary Club and the PRHC Foundation.
There will be five different routes to choose from with lengths varying from 106 km to 25 km. All routes start from Isabel Morris Park at different times in the morning.
The entry fee for adults is $75 ($65 if before September 1st) and participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 for their ride.
Youth participants (under 18) can enter for $40, participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry fees include food and drink, and craft beer will be available for purchase at the start/finish from 11 a.m. onward.
The Township of Selwyn will be using internet and telephone voting for the first time this municipal election.
To help teach voters how to use this new voting technology, the Township is hosting three ‘How-To” workshops, where you will be able to check if you are registered and learn how to vote online.
Workshops will be held at the following times and locations:
Thursday, September 20th at 1 p.m. at Bridgenorth Library
Monday, September 24th at 10 a.m. at Ennismore Library
Wednesday, September 26th at 10 a.m. Lakefield Library
Are you hiring?
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.
Douro Doings This Labour Day
The 90th Annual Douro Doings is coming up this Labour Day, Monday, September 3rd.
Events at the Douro Park start at 9 a.m. and include an antique car show, a 10K run, children’s events and frog jump, tug-of-wars, and more. Events at St. Joseph Parish Hall events begin at 3 p.m. with live music entertainment and a roast beef dinner.
There will also be a baseball tournament at the park all weekend.
Info Session: Understanding The Opioid Crisis – September 26th
An opioid information session is being held at the Selwyn Outreach Centre on Wednesday, September 26th beginning at 7 p.m.
Attendees will hear from a panel of experts on the growing issue of opioid abuse in the Peterborough area. Experts include Dr. Rosana Salvaterra (Peterborough Medical Officer of Health), Dan Farrow (paramedic supervisor and firefighter), and Jim Carson (retired police officer).
The Selwyn Outreach Centre is located at 2686 Lakefield Road, approximately two kilometres north of Trent University. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call 705-657-9425 or 705-742-9258.
Lakefield Singers New Season on September 26th
The Lakefield Singers start their season on Wednesday, September 26th.
The group meets on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Lakefield United Church (47 Regent St., Lakefield). They welcome singers of all ages, talents and musical experience, and sing a variety of musical genres. Cost is $70 the 10 week session.
Ensure Your Voter Information Is Up-To-Date With Voter Lookup
Ontario’s Municipal and School Board Elections are coming up on October 22nd. It is important that all residents ensure their voter information is up to date before October.
Be election-ready this October by visiting voterlookup.ca to confirm and update electoral information, add an elector name to your address, and change which school you support.
Upcoming Events
Quilting at the Lake at the Buckhorn Community Centre – September 7th – 9th
Warsaw Cruise Night – Last one Wednesday, August 29th
Lakefield Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday Until October 4th
Cruise Night at Craftworks – Every Thursday Until September 13th
Farmers’ Market at Craftworks at the Barn – Every Sunday until Thanksgiving
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.
You can enjoy produce, prepared foods, and more from the Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market all winter long, as the market has secured a location in Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough from November to April. (Photo: Jenn Austin-Driver)
The new Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will be running throughout the winter, from November to April, in the lower level of Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough.
“The owners of the mall are totally committed to welcoming the farmers’ market to their building,” says Cheryl McQueen, Peterborough Square manager. “They see it is a return to the roots of the Farmers’ Market in Peterborough.”
Peterborough’s first farmers’ market operated from the building that is currently the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, which first opened in 1890.
“The location is perfect for a market,” says Julie Fleming from Circle Organic Community Farm.
“It’s central, accessible and familiar to everyone. I have taken my kids to movies at Galaxy Cinema and you use the same parking lot. Take the blue Galaxy Cinema doors upstairs from the parking garage, exit at the first level doors, and you’re right at the new farmers’ market.”
The winter farmers’ market will build on the success of the summer market, with all farmers verified as selling only what they have grown, raised, or produced. Craft and prepared food vendors will also be in the new space at Peterborough Square, and an expanded kids’ area with also be available.
“I am thrilled to have the farmers’ market become a downtown four-season adventure,” says Terry Guiel, executive director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area. “Farmers’ markets belong in the downtown of every city and should be year round.”
The new Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market logo represents the four seasons of the market: spring, summer, fall, and winter. (Graphic: Hatch Creative)
A local award-winning design studio, Hatch Creative, has created a new four-season logo for the Peterborough Regional Farmers Market.
“We choose the beet as the market’s mascot as it reflects a resilient, un-commercialized and honest vegetable,” says Logan Brazeau, owner and creative director of Hatch Creative. “Combined with the hand, it tells the story of the hand-picked, farm-to-community involvement.”
Erin McLean, owner of McLean Berry Farm, also announced that “Taste the region in every season” is the new tagline.
“As soon as we announced the summer market, we started to work on winter location,” McLean says. “As part of that process, we developed our logo with Hatch Creative and they proposed the new tagline. We love it!”
The Peterborough Regional Farmers Market will continue at its summer home at Citi Centre until the end of October, and then move to Peterborough Square for its winter location.
Juno Award nominee and multiple award winner Amanda Rheaume performs her unique and soulful blend of Americana roots pop at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay on September 22, 2018. (Photo: Jen Squires)
The unofficial end of summer comes with the turning of the calendar from August to September. Schedules begin to normalize for most people, but there are still lots of live performances to get out to. The weather remains beautiful and the music in Peterborough and area is as ever-present as the summer time.
Here are just a few of the great things happening in the city this month.
Rob Dickson, Merival, and Graven at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 4
Three great folk/roots acts hit the stage at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Tuesday, September 4th.
Rob Dickson is a Yukon-based artist who is about to release a brand new full-length record called Looking Through Your Window. His music has a rare sensitivity that brings the listener into his world almost instantly.
Also on the bill is Toronto artist Merival, a songwriter who brings the personal to the stage with a beautiful voice and well written tunes. Her latest recording is called Lovers and features five songs about her coming to grips with lost loves from before she was 20 years old.
Last but not least on the bill is Ottawa’s Graven, aka Matty McKechnie. His tunes can be whimsical or heartbreaking, and are always genuine.
Tickets are available at the door and music will begin around 9 p.m.
VIDEO: “Driven to Odds” – Rob Dickson
Fin De Fiesta Flamenco at the Gordon Best in Peterborough on September 6
It will be a red hot evening of flamenco dance and music on Thursday, September 6th at Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884).
Acclaimed Spanish group Fin De Fiesta Flamenco presents “Salvaje”, a new production that “explores the wild, untamed and passionate nature of flamenco.”
Lovely vocals, scintillating guitar arpeggios, flute melodies, and cajón combine to bring the music to life for dancer Lia Grainger and guest dancer Deborah “La Caramelita.”
Tickets are $25 at the door and $22 in advance and can be purchased at the Only Cafe or on Eventbrite.
The show begins at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: Fin de Fiesta Flamenco
Creekside Music Festival debuts in Apsley on September 8
Festival season is not fully over as the first annual Creekside Music Festival takes place in Apsley on Saturday, September 8th.
This is a cozy festival with only 300 tickets being sold. Musical entertainment includes Montana Sky, The Ireland Brothers, Ace & The Kid, and Dauncey.
Tickets for the festival are only $25, and camping is available (but limited) with prices of $25 for trailers or $15 for tents. If you plan on camping, phone 705-559-3111 to make arrangements.
You get tickets in Apsley at Kemp’s Garage, Hunter’s General Store, or phone Mike and Sandy Del Mastro at 705-872-7589.
VIDEO: “Midnight Special” performed by Ace and the Kid
Dewey Via in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace in Peterborough on September 11
Heartfelt tunes will be the order of the evening on Tuesday, September 11th as American singer Dewey Via takes the stage at the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469).
Via’s shows traverse a few genres, from rock to blues to folk to country, and his voice has a golden tone that’s immediately likable.
The show begins at 8 p.m. and is $30. Get your tickets at the Showplace Box Office, by phone at 705-742-7469, or online at www.showplace.org.
VIDEO: “Small Town” – Dewey Via
Kira Sheppard and Jake and Ilia Nicoll with Mike Duguay at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 12
On Wednesday, September 12th, Kira Sheppard, Jake Nicoll and Ilia Nicoll from Newfoundland will be at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) along with opener Mike Duguay.
I cannot recommend this show enough. The evening will feature the harp, fiddle, and much more. Ethereal tunes full of meaning and charm. You will be transported somewhere else for an evening and that can be the magic work of music. This is one of those nights.
Tickets will be available at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.
VIDEO: “That Time” – Kira Sheppard & Jake Nicoll
Petunia with Minimalist Jug Band at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 13
Speaking of being transported somewhere, on Thursday, September 13th at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107), throwback country/folk savant Petunia will be bringing his one-of-a-kind show to Peterborough.
His music could be described as the love child of Tom Waits and Jimmie Rogers. Artfully crafted tunes that are highlighted by his excellent and wide-ranging voice.
Opening the show will be the Minimalist Jug Band, a one-man project by Al Mader that is poetic and theatrical on top of being innately musical.
This is another can’t miss show. Tickets will be available at the door. Show begins around 9 p.m.
VIDEO: “Inside of You” – Petunia
Lindsay Barr at The Black Horse in Peterborough on September 21
After her amazing performance at The Hootenanny on Hunter Street in August, you get another chance to see Lindsay Barr perform with her band on Friday, September 21st at The Black Horse Pub (452 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-0633).
Lindsay is a powerhouse vocalist with a great band behind her. Her music is based in rock and roll but other influences and genres come to the surface during her show.
There is no cover and the show begins at 9:30 p.m.
VIDEO: Lindsay Barr at Hootenanny on Hunter Street
Amanda Rheaume at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay on September 22
Juno Award nominee and multiple award winner Amanda Rheaume will perform at the lovely Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-9111) on Saturday, September 22nd.
Her music is immediately likable. It’s centered around a pop/folk sound that is driven forward by her powerful voice. Rheaume has opened for such acts as Emmylou Harris, Ani Difranco, Lucinda Williams and many more. Once you catch her shows you’ll be able to tell why she is such a lauded artist.
Tickets are $30 and are available at the Academy Theatre Box Office, by phone at 705-324-9111, or online at www.academytheatre.ca.
VIDEO: “Wolf of Time” – Amanda Rheaume
Union City at The Red Dog in Peterborough on September 29
On Saturday, September 29th, Peterborough rockers Union City return to The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710) for their first show in the city in what seems like a long time.
Their sound is atmospheric and seems to be influenced by certain elements of British rock/pop circa the 1990s.
Tickets will be available at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.
'Would Be' (graphite, pastel and watercolour on paper, 28" x 22") by Jay Dart, whose work will be on display as part of his show 'Welcome to Yawnder' at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden through September. (Image courtesy of the artist)
After taking a break for August, the First Friday Art Crawl returns on September 7th, representing a number of artists this month, with a show on at Acme Art & Sailboat Co. featuring seven prominent artists from the area. Michael Green will be showing at Evans Contemporary, Wayne Eardley at Star X Gallery, and Russell Banx at Coeur Nouveau. There will be local shops with doors open on the same evening, so if you are in the neighbourhood, check it out!
Also this month, the Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio presents the five-person show ‘Serving up Colour’. Farther afield, we have Jay Dart’s ‘Wecome to Yawnder’ at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden, Gerald Banting’s ‘If You Go Down To The Woods Today’ at the Visual arts Centre of Clarington, and the paintings of lifelong Warkworth resident Mary Hutchinson at the Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth.
Agnes Jamieson Gallery presents ‘Welcome to Yawnder’ by Jay Dart
‘The Reckoning’ by Jay Dart. (Image courtesy of the artist)
Drawist Jay Dart brings the colourful magical world of “Yawnder” to us through his detailed drawings. The world of Yawnder, as seen through the eyes of his alter ego Jiggs, is full of colourful characters and dreamy surreal situations. The images are part of a larger narrative involving a series of interesting characters, and a plot which is forever unfolding as Jiggs explores more and more of Yawnder.
As you can see from the title, there is often a play on words which gives new meaning. For instance, ‘Would Be’ is based on the colloquial term ‘wood bee’ which is used to signify a gang of loggers. Jay has recently begun to create three-dimensional installations bringing Yawnder into the third dimension!
Find out more about Jay’s work at his website www.thedart.ca and, if you can make it, stop into the opening of his exhibit at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery on Saturday, September 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will be on display there until Saturday, October 6th.
The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road in Minden. For more information, call 705-286-3763 or visit mindenhills.ca/art-gallery/.
Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth presents ‘Mary Hutchinson: Life on Main Street’
A sample of Warkworth artist Mary Hutchinson’s work. (Image courtesy of the Arts and Heritage Centre)
Opening on Saturday, September 15th from 2 until 5 p.m., this series of paintings is a piece of Warkworth history. Born and raised on the main street, Mary Hutchinson eventually became a nurse in Campbellford, while helping to run the drugstore in Warkworth with her husband.
She never forgot her love of painting, though her busy life led her to put her brush down for a few years. In 1994, she got back to painting. Her work represents the community and surrounding area, reflections of a place and time from the brush of a lifelong Warkworth resident.
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth is located at 35 Church Street in downtown Warkworth. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, visit ahcentre.ca.
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington presents Gerald Banting ‘If You Go Down To The Woods Today’
A detail from ‘A Fool’s Gold’ (2002, oil on canvas) by Gerald Banting. (Image courtesy of Visual Arts Centre of Clarington)
On now until Sunday, September 23rd, this show by Bowmanville-born and Brighton-based artist Gerald Banting is comprised of painting and installation. Combining elements of abstraction with observational painting, these pieces reflect Banting’s regard for nature and the environment.
The paintings are supplemented by an installation in the Loft Gallery made from found materials — namely garbage — that he picked up in the Bowmanville Valley Conservation Area. Using this method, he is helping the environment through his art-making process.
There will be an artist walking tour and closing reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 23rd.
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is located at 143 Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville. Hours of operation are 9 a.m to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission to exhibits and artist talks is free. For more information, visit www.vac.ca.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio presents ‘Serving up Colour’
Works by Theresa Morris, Ann Talbot, Marilyn Simpson, Randy Woods, and Margaret Tough will be display during September at the Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio in Peterborough. (Images courtesy of Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio)
On Sunday, September 16th, drop by the Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio between 1 and 4 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy the opening reception for ‘Serving up Colour’.
The show features the work of five artists from the area: Theresa Morris, Ann Talbot, Marilyn Simpson, Randy Woods, and Margaret Tough.
Otherwise, drop in during gallery hours to see the show.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio is a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative, located at 420 O’Connell Road in Peterborough. Hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.kawarthaartists.org.
Acme Art & Sailboat Co. presents ‘Not So Up and Coming’
Seven artists are featured in a new show at Acme Art & Sailboat Co. in September. (Image courtesy of Acme Art & Sailboat Co.)
This September, Acme features not one, not two, but seven stellar artists! The show includes work by Dorothy Caldwell, John B. Boyle, Michael Poulton, Peter Barron, Ann Jaeger, John Moffat, and Joe Stable.
Together, they amass over 350 years of art making!
The show opens as part of the First Friday Art Crawl from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Hours of operation are variable, please check Acme’s Facebook page.
Evans Contemporary presents Michael Green: ‘(Echo)incidence and the Observer’
Work by Michael Green is on display at Evans Contemporary in September. (Image courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
Opening night for this new exhibition of work by Michael Green falls on Friday, September 7th as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. Beginning at 6 p.m., festivities will continue until 11.
If you are in the Peterborough area, drop in and enjoy the art crawl for a taste of arts and culture.
Coeur Nouveau presents ‘Russell Banx: New Paintings’
A detail from a work by Russell Banx. (Image courtesy of Coeur Nouveau)
The latest series of striking paintings by multidisciplinary experimental artist Russell Banx will be on display at Coeur Nouveau this September.
Opening as part of the First Friday Art Crawl, a reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.
Coeur Nouveau is located on the 2nd floor of the Commerce Building at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough.
Star X presents ‘Wayne Eardley: Portraits’
Details of six of Wayne Eardley’s black and white photographs from his ‘The Relative Project’. (Photos: Wayne Eardley)
Peterborough photographer Wayne Eardley has been shooting black and white portraits as part of his ongoing “The Relative Project” over a number of years.
“This project started out years ago with the idea that we are all genetically related, if not in recent millennium then certainly before and beyond,” Eardley writes on www.wayneeardley.com.
“We all share a humanity that is easier seen when context is taken away. Thus, I travel with a white sheet and set up where I can, in parks, on streets, in backyards, on soccer-pitches. Having the pleasure and honour of photographing all these people gives me a sense of our shared global community.
“When I need to feel alive I need only to visit my Relatives and have them show me hope, bravery, strength, vulnerability, joy and beauty. They are like brothers and sisters to me.”
These striking images of everyday people will be on display at Star X for the month of September. Drop in and meet the artist at the opening reception during the First Friday Art Crawl from 6 t0 9 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.
Star X is located at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Regular hours of operation are Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m.
At 8 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018, Environment Canada has also issued a tornado warning for northern Kawartha Lakes (including Fenelon Falls) and northern Peterborough County (including Apsley).
Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of the Kawarthas, including the city and county of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the counties of Haliburton and Hastings.
An area of thunderstorms is developing over the region this evening. Some of these thunderstorms may be able to produce strong wind gusts, small- to medium-sized hail, and local heavy downpours.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. 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 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.
Young entrepreneur Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical (right) spent his summer in The Cube at the Innovation Cluster in the Slingshot program developing his business plan for an on-demand mobile eye examination clinic. He won $1,000 after pitching his idea to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
This week’s round-up of regional business news includes the winner of the pitch competition for the Innovation Custer’s Slingshot summer incubation program, the grand opening of a new skateboard and snowboard shop in downtown Peterborough, the launch of Amusé Coffee Co.’s second location in downtown Peterborough, approval of the City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan, and a delay in construction of the new urban park in downtown Peterborough.
Regional business events added this week include the Peterborough Chamber’s monthly breakfast meeting on September 11th, a seminar on a University of Toronto internship program for startups at Venture13 in Cobourg September 18th, the Peterborough Chamber’s seminar on business relationships in the era of machine intelligence on September 19th, and the Port Hope Chamber’s seminar on marijuana in the workplace on September 19th and community economic development workshop on September 20th.
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Young entrepreneur’s idea for a mobile eye exam business lands him $1,000
Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical makes his successful pitch to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Young entrepreneur Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical has won $1,000 to grow his business, an on-demand mobile eye examination clinic for students, seniors, and others.
The Fleming College graduate participated in this year’s Slingshot, a summer incubation program from the Innovation Cluster and FastStart Peterborough for local entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 29.
Trepanier was one of the program participants who convinced a panel of judges with a 10-minute pitch of his business plan last Friday (August 24).
Last year, the Innovation Cluster and FastStart Peterborough launched Slingshot, the first summer incubation program of its kind in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Under the program, successful applicants receive coworking space in The Cube in downtown Peterborough from May to August, along with tools and resources to help them develop their businesses. At the end of the summer, program participants pitch their businesses for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize along with other prizes.
Trepanier was inspired to start Alexander Optical when he got his first eye exam at 16, after years of his vision impacting his education and extracurricular activities. Realizing there could be a better solution for access to eye care, he began a business plan.
“Alexander Optical provides a solution so students don’t have to go without getting their eyes tested or having professional eye care,” Trepanier says.
Through the summer, Trepanier grew his team, networked with other startups, and gained knowledge from workshops and specialists at the Innovation Cluster. For the next step in his business, Trepanier plans to involve eye care professionals and get local businesses to host pop-up clinics.
Trepanier made his successful pitch to judges Robert Gauvreau of Gauvreau & Associates, Maxine Mann of Fleming College, Le Nguyen of LLF Lawyers, Marcelo Sarkis Konig of Prima IP, and Helen Smith of Part Time CFO Services.
Runners up of the Slingshot pitch challenge were The Council of Indigenous Students, Wurk Connect, and Socialize.
Skateboard and snowboard shop in downtown Peterborough hosta a grand opening in September
Skateboarders hang out at the No Comply Boardshop in downtown Peterborough, which sells skateboards, longboards, snowboards, streetwear, shoes, and more. (Photo: No Comply Boardshop)
No Comply Boardshop, a store in downtown Peterborough specializing in skateboarding, longboarding, snowboarding, and streetwear, will host a grand opening on Saturday, September 8th.
Owned by Adam Howe, himself a skateboarder and snowboarder, the store at 442 George Street has been open during the summer and offers skateboards, longboards, snowboards, streetwear, shoes, espresso drinks, and a selection of Peterborough local brands.
Adam says his intention with No Comply Boardshop is to create a local hub for skateboarders and snowboarders to get the goods they need, or to “just hang out and watch a skateboard or snowboard video”.
The September 8th grand opening will feature demonstrations by local skateboarders, food and beverages, and sales on select items.
No Comply Board Shop is open daily except Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (7 p.m. on Friday). For more information, visit nocomplyboardshop.com.
Amusé Coffee Co. launches The Edison at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough
Lindsay Brock, owner of Amusé Coffee Co., at The Edison, her second permanent location in the lobby of the VentureNorth building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Lindsay Brock, owner of Amusé Coffee Co. (641 George St. N., Peterborough), officially launched a second permanent location called The Edison last Thursday (August 23) in the lobby of the VentureNorth building at 270 George Street North in downtown Peterborough.
Since March 2018, Brock had piloted a pop-up cafe at the location two days a week, offering fair trade organic whole bean coffee and baked goods. Successful sales at VentureNorth prompted Brock to open a permanent location there.
“The past five months serving at the VentureNorth building has been a great experience for Amusé’s business,” Brock says. “Being able to cover two locations downtown has allowed us to provide our specialty products on either sides of the downtown core, and with the new permanent location, we will now be providing more meal options.”
The Edison is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday.
City of Kawartha Lakes strategic community improvement plan approved by city council
The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Strategic Community Improvement Plan will provide financial incentives for aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial, mixed-use, and designated residential properties in communities within the city, including Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)
The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — which provides a range of financial incentives for aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial, mixed-use, and designated residential properties within the city — was approved by city council at its August 14th Council meeting.
The plan will grants, loans, and tax relief available to eligible property and business owners in the city to encourage repairs and improvements, enable restoration of heritage buildings, create or retrofit affordable rental housing in mixed-use buildings, and support downtown main street revitalization.
City council will determine the specific financial incentives for this year at a later date, and the first intake of CIP applications is expected to begin this fall.
“The CIP is an important commitment and investment into our downtowns as our community hubs,” says Mayor Andy Letham. “Council recognizes the importance of vibrant and prosperous downtowns to our economy and the quality of life of our residents.”
Funding for the CIP financial programs was provided by the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Interested applicants should contact the Economic Development division at 705-324-9411 extension 1395 for help and more information on the application process. For more information about the CIP, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca.
Construction of new Louis Street urban park in downtown Peterborough delayed until spring
Concept illustration showing the Charlotte Street entrance to the planned Charlotte Street Urban Park. (Illustration: AECOM)
Construction of the new urban park in the former Louis Street parking at Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough, originally expected to begin in the fall, has been delayed until spring 2019.
The delay is required to meet requirements from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for proposed residential use of the property that was not part of the original plan for a park with space for community activities, an outdoor skating rink in the winter, and water features in the summer.
The City of Peterborough decided to explore a public-private partnership on a section of the property, that could result in a private sector partner building a public washroom, office, and storage space in exchange for acquiring property for potential commercial and residential space next to the urban park.
Residential uses on the property would be a change of use, leading to additional requirements from the Ministry of the Environment. Soil testing is currently underway.
“Encouraging the construction of new residential units next to the urban park would increase the activity in the park and help create new units in our housing market,” says Jeffrey Humble, Director of Planning and Development Services. “As part of the agreement, the private sector partner would provide public facilities — washroom and storage space, for example — to support the operation of the park.”
The city will issue a request for proposals from parties interested in a public-private partnership that adds a residential development next to the urban park.
Peterborough Chamber PBX at Innovation Cluster on September 4
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next PBX (Peterborough Business Exchange) event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th at the Innovation Cluster (270 George St. N., 3rd Floor, Peterborough).
Women’s Business Network of Peterborough Season Kick-off Meeting on September 5
The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) launches its 2018-19 season with a kick-off meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5th at the Holiday Inn Waterfront (150 George St., Peterborough).
The meeting will feature three WBN members — 2018 Member of the Year Tracey Ormond of That’s A Wrap Catering, Monika Carmichael of Trent Valley Honda, and photographer Heather Doughty — sharing their stories with other members.
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the speakers at 7:30 p.m.
The event is free for WBN members but anyone can register online for $50 and come as a guest (space permitting). For more information and to register as a guest, visit www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.
Peterborough Chamber hosts breakfast meeting with Ashley Lamothe on September 11
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s next “Chamber AM” breakfast meeting takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11th at the Carousel Restaurant & Tavern (116 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough)
Ashley Lamothe of Creative Kwe Coaching will be the guest speaker, on the topic “Empowerment in the Workplace”.
Coffee and breakfast is served from 7 to 8 a.m. followed by the guest speaker.
Admission is free (you just pay for what you order for breakfast).
Port Hope Chamber 17th Annual Golf Tournament on September 13
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 17th Annual Golf Tournament beginning at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.) on Thursday, September 13th at the Ash Brook Golf Club (7215 Dale Rd., Port Hope).
The event includes lunch, 18 holes of golf (cart included), and a steak dinner. There will be a best ball fun tournament and prizes.
Venture13 in Cobourg hosts seminar on University of Toronto internship program for startups on September 18
The Impact Centre in partnership with Northumberland CFDC and Venture13 is presenting a lunch and learn seminar on course-based internship program for early-stage startups offered by the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto.
“Exploring New Ventures Closer to Home: Helping your Startup grow with top talent from UofT” takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18th in the seminar room at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg).
Students in the Exploring New Ventures Closer to Home (ENV-C2H) program will work with your company (unpaid) for either 100 or 200 hours, learn about entrepreneurship, and earn an academic credit.
The seminar is free and lunch will be provided. Register at Eventbrite.
Peterborough Chamber hosts lunch-time seminar on business relationships in the era of machine intelligence on September 19
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s next Lunch Box Learning seminar takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th in the Chamber boardroom at 175 George Street North in Peterborough.
The topic will be “Business Relationships in the Age of Machine Intelligence and Automation” presented by Paul Teleki, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Lunch Box Learning is a noon-hour seminar series that’s open to Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN).
The seminar is free to attend, but please bring your own lunch.
Port Hope Chamber hosts lunchtime seminar on marijuana in the workplace on September 19
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Marijuana in the Workplace: Is Your Workplace Ready?” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th at the Port Hope Council Chambers (56 Queen St., Port Hope).
The seminar will provide information on the rights and responsibilities of employers regarding the upcoming legalization of marijuana. Jason Schmidt of Schmidt Law Legal Services will be leading the discussion, along with Peter Treacy, Field Consultant from Peninsula Canada – Human Resources & Employer Advice.
Bring your own lunch (beverages will be provided). The event is free, but please RSVP by emailing admin@porthopechamber.com or calling 905-885-5519.
Kawartha Chamber presents Business After Hours in Bridgenorth on September 19
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next Business After Hours event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th.
During the “Bridgenorth Hop”, the Chamber will visit members in Bridgenorth, including Bridgenorth Deli, Style Boutique, and TCB Office Furniture & Supplies.
More details will be announced as the date nears.
Port Hope Chamber hosts community economic development workshop on September 20
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Community Economic Development 101” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, September 20th at the Port Hope Lions Recreation Centre (29 Thomas St., Port Hope).
The interactive workshop, intended for municipal candidates, staff, community volunteers, and business professionals, will teach the basics of economic development and provide practical tools to help your municipality attract jobs, investment, and tackle economic development barriers.
The workshop is free, but advance registration is required by emailing admin@porthopechamber.com or calling 905-885-5519.
Lindsay Chamber Fall Golf Classic Tournament on September 20
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Fall Golf Classic Tournament from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20th at the Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay).
The event fee of $141.25 includes a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf (cart included), and dinner. There will be prizes for women’s and men’s closest and longest drive, most honest and winning teams, and putting and chipping contests.
New Venture Session on September 26, 2018 is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. (Photo: Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development)
Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting a workshop for entrepreneurs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26th at St. Matthew – St. Aidans Church (1946 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn).
The “New Venture Session” is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. The session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, the business model canvas exercise, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and getting started on the “Startup Checklist”.
Next Kawartha Chamber B.O.S.S. session takes place on October 2
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next B.O.S.S. (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) session is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at Camp Kawartha (1010 Birchview Rd., Douro-Dummer).
The session will explore team building programs, practices, and activities, and discuss the importance of establishing trust, setting goals, and honouring the goals of others. Refreshments will be provided.
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Love Local Business Expo will take place this year from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3rd.
The region’s largest business showcase, in previous years the Expo took place at the Morrow Building during September. While spacious, the location was also somewhat uncomfortable during the heat of late summer and required a lot of carpets to cover up the concrete floor.
This year’s Expo is taking place at the Envinrude Centre, which features air conditioning and hardwood floors.
Watch for more details as the date gets closer, but you can register for a booth now at peterboroughchamber.ca.
Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band, featuring the long-time lead guitarist from the iconic British progressive rock band, is performing at Market Hall in Peterborough on September 25, 2018. (Publicity photo)
Long-time Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is returning to Peterborough for a concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) on Tuesday, September 25th.
Market Hall presents Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $38 main seating, $48 table seating, $78 VIP table seating
Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org
Barre has been touring with his own band for some time, and last performed at the Market Hall in April 2017 to rave reviews. He delivers blues-infused hard rock originals along with selections from the Jethro Tull catalogue — classic tunes like “A Song for Jeffrey”, “Aqualung”, “Locomotive Breath” and “Thick as a Brick”, but re-imagined with guitar front and centre.
The 72-year-old Barre was the guitarist in Jethro Tull from 1969 until 2012, making him the the longest-standing member of the band aside from founder Ian Anderson. He appeared on every Jethro Tull album except the band’s debut This Was (1968) and is particularly known for his guitar work on Aqualung (1971).
VIDEO: “Aqualung” – Jethro Tull
His instrumental for the title track of Aqualung was voted the 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK. Many virtuoso guitarists — including Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, and Jo Satriani — have credited Barre as an important influence on their playing.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Barre began his musical career in the early 1960s playing saxophone with Birmingham band The Moonrakers, and then joined The Noblemen (later renamed The Motivation).
Martin Barre played guitar with Jethro Tull from 1969 to 2012, making him the the longest-standing member of the band aside from founder Ian Anderson. (Photo: Jethro Tull)
In 1968, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull — which had formed in 1967 as a blues-rock band before later morphing into a progressive rock outfit — was having conflicts with the band’s guitarist Mick Abrahams and was holding auditions for a new guitarist.
Barre showed up for an audition but was so nervous he barely played. He returned for a second audition and, despite arriving without his own amplifier or guitar cord, he got the green light from Anderson.
For the next four decades, Barre performed as Jethro Tull’s guitarist (he sometimes played flute and mandolin). In addition to his role in Jethro Tull, he has worked with other musicians including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Jo Bonamassa, and Chris Thompson and has shared a stage with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.
In 1988, his playing on Jethro Tull’s 16th studio album Crest of a Knave earned him a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. The Grammy win was a controversial upset, as many did not consider the album — which beat out records by both Metallica and Jane’s Addiction — to be either hard rock or heavy metal. In fact, no one from the band was at the awards ceremony to accept the award, as they has been told they had zero chance of winning.
VIDEO: “Locomotive Breath” – The Martin Barre Band
In all, Jethro Tull has sold an estimated 60 million albums worldwide, with 11 gold and five platinum albums among them, and has been described by Rolling Stone as “one of the most commercially successful progressive rock bands”. The band continues to tour under Ian Anderson’s name, while Barre also performs songs from the band’s catalogue with his own band.
In the 1990s, while still with Jethro Tull, Barre began performing as a solo artist. He has since released six studio albums — A Summer Band (1992), A Trick of Memory (1994), The Meeting (1996), Stage Left (2003), Away With Words (2013), and Back To Steel (2015) — with his newest record Roads Less Travelled dropping at the end of August.
On Roads Less Travelled, Barre performs on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin.
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“I’ve concentrated on improving my songwriting over the last few years and as a result, I am really pleased with this new CD,” Barre says about Roads Less Travelled. “Although my playing has a lot of space in the music, I’ve worked a lot harder on the arrangements and lyrics. My goal is to have a CD that keeps the listener from beginning to end.”
At his Market Hall concert, he’ll be performing tracks from the new record — along with his other original tunes and, of course, some Jethro Tull songs — backed by members of his touring band: vocalist Dan Crisp, bassist Alan Thompson, and drummer Darby Todd.
Tickets for Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band are $38 for assigned regular seating and $48 for assigned table seating, or $78 for VIP table seats which include a pre-show meet and greet with Barre, a signed poster, and complimentary refreshments.
Tickets are available now in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
Guitarist Martin Barre. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)The other members of the Martin Barre Band: bassist Alan Thompson, vocalist Dan Crisp, and drummer Darby Todd. (Photo: Martin Barre Band)
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