Premier Doug Ford's new Cabinet, with Ontario's new Minister of Labour, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott, in the front row, second from left. (Photo: Province of Ontario)
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott is Ontario’s new Minister of Labour.
Scott was sworn into the position at a public ceremony earlier today (June 29) at Queen’s Park in Toronto.
The Kinmount native was re-elected to Queen’s Park for the fifth time this year, having previously served as the official opposition critic for community safety and women’s issues.
Prior to entering politics, she worked as a registered nurse, including at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Her late father was a local federal MP for 28 years.
Scott is one of seven women in the 21-member Cabinet.
While not appointed to Cabinet, rookie Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini was named Parliamentary Assistant to Merrilee Fullerton, the new Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and the MPP for Kanata-Carleton.
Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini is the new Parliamentary Assistant to Merrilee Fullerton, the new Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
The other two MPPs for the Kawarthas — Hastings, Lennox and Addington MPP Daryl Kramp and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith — will be backbenchers.
This is a significant change for Peterborough-Kawartha, which has had an MPP in Cabinet for the past five years, with former Liberal MPP Jeff Leal serving most recently as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Minister Responsible for Small Business.
Premier Ford’s new leaner Cabinet means that several ministries have merged and changed names.
For example, the former Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is now Environment, Conservation, and Parks. It is unclear whether “Parks” refer to Ontario provincial parks and protected areas, which are currently the responsibility of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek was named the new Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, which has a large office located in downtown Peterborough.
Families enjoying Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)
Every Friday during swimming season, we post a weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the Kawarthas.
As of July 5, 2018, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Beavermead Park – Peterborough
Riverview Beach Park – Bobcaygeon Area
Hastings South – Campbellford Area
Bewdley Beach – Port Hope/Cobourg Area
Harwood Beach – Port Hope/Cobourg Area
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.
Juno-nominated The Jerry Cans (Steve Rigby, Nancy Mike, Andrew Morrison, Gina Burgess, and Brendan Doherty) bring a taste of Canada's Far North to Peterborough Musicfest for a free concert on Canada Day at Del Crary Park in Peterborough. The band combines roots rock with lyrics written in the Inuktitut language and Inuit throat singing. (Photo: Jennifer Squires)
If the weather forecast holds, Canada Day will be an absolute scorcher. So it’ll be a perfect Sunday evening at Del Crary Park to experience a taste of Canada’s Far North when The Jerry Cans perform a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest.
The roots-rock quintet, which hails from Iqaluit in Nunavut, received two nominations at this year’s Juno Awards and performed their song “Ukiuq” live at the televised ceremony. Combining traditional Inuit throat singing with folk, alt country, rock, and reggae music, the band’s repertoire including songs written in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit people.
Peterborough Musicfest presents The Jerry Cans
When: Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: free
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent for $4/chair). VIP seating available for Sponsors and Fest Friends. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted.
A Canada Day fireworks display will follow the concert, and portions of neighbourhood streets will be closed from 4 to 11 p.m. There is no parking at Del Crary Park, so you may wish to take public transit or walk.
Since forming in 2012, members Andrew Morrison (vocals/guitar), Gina Burgess (violin), Nancy Mike (accordion/throat singing), Brendan Doherty (bass), and Steve Rigby (drums) have been staunchly committed to helping preserve the Inuktitut language, as well as the uniquely Inuit musical tradition of throat singing.
Normally consisting of two women singing a duet in a close face-to-face formation with no instrumental accompaniment, The Jerry Cans have found a way to fuse Inuit throat singing into the contemporary music of settlers. The band has become known for their high-energy live performances
In a 2017 interview with Digital Drum, lead vocalist Andrew Morrison says that growing up “as a white dude in Nunavut” created an experience and perspective that differed from that of his Inuit friends.
VIDEO: “Ukiuq” (Inuktitut version) – The Jerry Cans
Still, he claims, that doesn’t make him any less qualified to understand and interpret their thoughts and feelings.
“Part of the challenge for (Inuit) youth is constantly being told that the southern ways of doing things are cooler and superior,” Morrison says. “Whether it’s how you speak, how you dress, or how you relate to each other, it often conflicts with more traditional values up here.
“Youth up here are constantly being told that they are insufficient, not good enough, and that they need to adopt the southern white ways of doing things to be successful. We try to challenge this big time.”
VIDEO: “Northern Lights” (English version of “Ukiuq”) – The Jerry Cans
Another goal of The Jerry Cans is to challenge common misconceptions about Canada’s North from the perspective of actually living there, says Morrison.
“We don’t claim to have solutions but I know living up here, being a part of the community and talking about these things, that raising our kids to speak Inuktitut, love their land and love themselves, is an important part of a very complex puzzle.
“There are lots of little revolutions taking place all the time up here. It’s important to remember that in this increasingly challenging world.”
VIDEO: “Paniarjuk” (Inuktitut version) – The Jerry Cans
Morrison and Mike formed the band with Doherty and Rigby, with Burgess coming on board after visiting Iqaluit as part of a cultural exchange program. That union resulted in The Jerry Can’s debut album Nunnavuttitut in 2012. After throat singer Tanya Tagaq won the 2014 Polaris Music Prize, more attention came The Jerry Cans’ way.
“We used to play lots of English rock/punk rock music but decided to start writing music in Inuktitut, about things we saw in our communities,” Morrison says. “it was really a game changer for us.”
A second album, Aakuluk, followed in 2014, along with more tour dates.
VIDEO: “Iqaluit” (Inuktitut version) – The Jerry Cans
“The first time we sang in Inuktitut was hilarious,” Morrison recalls. “I was so nervous and tentative, and the crowd was also super tentative, but by the end of the song both the crowd and the band had a moment of figuring out how to react before bursting out in laughter and applause. I don’t think any of us knew how to react right away.”
That early apprehension aside, subsequent music industry recognition has cemented The Jerry Cans’ place on the Canadian music landscape.
Two years after Mike won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Songwriter of the Year, the band garnered two nominations at the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Then, just this past March, two Juno Award nominations came the band’s way in the categories Breakthrough Group of the Year and Contemporary Roots Album of the Year for the band’s 2017 album Inuusiq/Life.
VIDEO: “Ahead by A Century” – The Tragically Hip (performed in Inuktitut by The Jerry Cans)
Also in 2017, The Jerry Cans’ Inuttitut language cover of The Tragically Hip’s “Ahead By A Century” received plenty of attention, bringing The Jerry Cans a new wave of fans.
“We will continue to push to prove that there’s a market for Inuktitut music and the stories behind the music,” Morrison says. “”We want to reflect life in Nunavut, but also want to challenge some of the stereotypes associated with the North.”
A Canada Day fireworks display will follow the concert. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, and the following streets will be closed from 4 to 11 p.m. on Sunday: Lock Street, Perry Street and Lake Street (from the east side of George to the west side of Crescent), and Crescent Street (from the north side of Romaine to the south side of Perry). If driving, you may wish to park at a municipal lot in downtown Peterborough and walk to Del Crary Park, or else take public transit. A free trolley service will also run from downtown Peterborough to Del Crary Park before the concert, but space is limited and priority will be given to people with mobility issues, seniors, and expectant mothers or parents with young children.
Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 18 free-admission concerts featuring a total of 20 acts during its 32nd season — each staged on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2018 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
'Meeting of the Minds, Vesica Pisces Series' by Stan Olthius, whose new work will be featured in July at the Star X gallery in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
This July, there are new exhibits at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, featuring sculptor Rod Mireau, painter and sculptor Ivan Eyre from the permanent collection, and a selection of work representing the 33 artists participating in the upcoming Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour.
Works by the late Moses “Beaver” Amik will be featured at the Art Gallery of Bancroft, Artspace is gearing up for an evening of mural viewing and fine dining on July 19th, and a series of new shows will be on display during the First Friday Art Crawl.
There will also be video by Simon Benedict at Evans Contemporary, Stan Olthius at Star X, Ann Jaeger’s ‘Majorette’ at Coeur Nouveau, and works by Wayne Eardley and Joe Stable at Acme Art and Sailboat Company.
Art Gallery of Bancroft presents ‘Above Looking Down’ by Moses “Beaver” Amik
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is showing a retrospective of work by the late Indigenous artist Moses “Beaver” Amik during July. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Bancroft)
This retrospective exhibition features a selection of work by the late Indigenous artist Moses “Beaver” Amik. An artist since childhood, Beaver was encouraged to explore his creativity and used his painting to represent his personal experiences and culture.
During the course of his career, cut short by his untimely and tragic death in 2017 at the age of 56, he directed his energy towards art and education, providing workshops in many schools in northern communities as well as here in southern Ontario. He taught students about Indigenous culture and spirituality though his art and encouraged them to be creative.
Beaver also illustrated a couple of books with his paintings, An Aboriginal Carol as well as Whispers of the Ancients: Native Tales for Teaching and Healing in Our Time.
The retrospective will be on display from Wednesday, July 4th until Sunday, July 29th, with the opening reception to be held on Friday, July 6th at 7:30 p.m.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint Avenue in Bancroft. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday (the gallery is also open on Mondays from mid-May through mid-October). For more information, visit www.artgallerybancroft.ca.
Art Gallery of Peterborough presents ‘Signs of Life’ by Rod Mireau
‘Burnt Sun’ by Rod Mireau (2015, charred wood). (Photo: by Priam Thomas, courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)
In this recent series of beautiful sculptures, sculptor Rod Mireau looks to the industrial and the natural for inspiration. Constructions of wood and metal present us with interesting organic and geometric forms that play with scale and gravity.
Drop by the opening reception Friday, June 29th at 7 p.m. to see the show and meet Rod Mireau in person. The show will be on display until Wednesday, October 3rd.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
Art Gallery of Peterborough presents ‘Peeling’, a selection of work by Ivan Eyre
Detail from ‘White Water Light-Riding Mountain’ (1985, serigraph on paper) by Ivan Eyre. (Photo: Lesli Michaelis Onusko, courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)
Ivan Eyre is known for his paintings and sculptures that contain complex spatial structures and fragmentations. The Art Gallery of Peterborough houses a number of pieces of Eyre’s work in its permanent collection, and has made a selection from this collection to display for this exhibition.
The opening reception will be held on Friday Junr 29th at 7 p.m., and the show will run until Monday, October 8th.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
Art Gallery of Peterborough presents ‘Selections: Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour’
A detail from ‘Looking Up’ (2017, oil on canvas) by Peter Rotter. (Photo courtesy of The Art Gallery of Peterborough)
The Kawartha Autumn Studio tour is coming up on the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the workspaces and work of 33 regional artists in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Brochures are now available at the Gallery and participating arts organisations.
A show sampling the work of participating artists will open along with the other exhibitions this Friday, June 29th and will remain on display until Monday, October 8th.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
Evans Contemporary presents video by Simon Benedict
A still from one of Simon Benedict’s latest videos. (Photo courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
This month, Evans Contemporary will be showing video by Simon Benedict from his latest series. This series explores the relationship between humans and technology.
The opening reception will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 6th, as part of the First Friday Art Crawl.
‘Power of two, Vesica Pisces Series’ by Stan Olthius. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
The work of Stan Olthius showing at Star X is brightly coloured and full of texture. Inspired by weathered city surfaces, Stan works with paint, gesso and found objects (such as remnants of billboard posters) and a variety of scrapers and power tools to create his work.
This mixed-media method creates interesting effects and visceral textures. Drop in and see his work for yourself on July 6th, during the First Friday Art Crawl, from 6 to 11 p.m.
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.
Coeur Nouveau presents ‘Majorette’ by Ann Jaeger
A detail from one of the works in Ann Jaeger’s ‘Majorette’ exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Cœur Nouveau)
Couur Nouveau will feature a new series of pieces by Ann Jaeger entitled ‘Majorette’.
This body of work consists of colourful abstracted paintings and sculptures, visually interesting and full of texture and movement.
Drop in and see this new exhibit as part of the First Friday Art Crawl on July 6th from 6 to 11 p.m.
Coeur Nouveau is located on the 2nd floor of the Commerce Building at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough.
Acme Art & Sailboat Co. features photos of Egypt by Wayne Eardley and work by Joe Stable
In June at ZimArt on Rice Lake, photographer Wayne Eardley (centre) exhibited a selection of portraits from his Relative Project of people he met in Zimbabwe in 2002. He donated the proceeds of sales after expenses to ZimKids. He will be showing photos of Egypt at his Acme Art & Sailboat Co. exhibit. (Photo: Wayne Eardley / Facebook)
This month drop into Acme Art & Sailboat Co. for a look at the photography of Wayne Eardley, who will be showing photos of Egypt, as well as the latest works by Joe Stable.
The exhibit will open during the First Friday Art Craw on July 6th from 6 to 11 p.m.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough.
Artspace hosts Al Fresco: an Outdoor Dining Experience
Artspace’s Al Fresco event takes place under the mural-covered arches of Hunter Street Bridge. (Graphic: Artspace / Photo: City of Peterborough)
Join in the fun on Thursday, July 19th at 6 p.m. as Artspace puts on an outdoor dining experience under the Hunter Street Bridge in Peterborough. You can dine in style, listening to music from the DJ booth while viewing the bright and colourful large-scale murals that now adorn the underside of the historic bridge.
A three-course meal will be served, featuring a roasted heirloom tomato soup followed by coffee-rubbed, 12-hour-slow-smoked beef brisket served with a horseradish crema, roasted fingerling potatoes, and summer squash. For dessert, there will be make-your-own ice cream sandwiches and sundaes!
This sounds like a wonderful summer evening. Tickets are $100 each will be for sale soon online (check artspace-arc.org), or to reserve ahead of time you can email bec@artspace-arc.org.
You're sure to hear at least one Tragically Hip cover when you head to The Social in downtown Peterborough on Canada Day for "Canuck Rocks - A Tribute to Canadian Rock". The day begins right after the Canada Day parade with an singer showcase of Canadian classics from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring Taylor Merrick, Rick & Gailie, Sonny & Cloudy, Miles Twins, Michaela Hetherington, Joe Mahony, Jane Archer, and Jericho Mcrobbie and picks up again in the evening at 8:30 p.m. with performances by Michael Bell, Missy Knott, Michael Beauclerc, Dawson McManus, Devin Christopher, and Sandor Schwisberg. (Photo: CBC)
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, June 28 to Wednesday, July 4.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Friday, July 6 6-9pm - Impact 32 presents Bloom Town Bash ft food, karaoke, henna artist, and more. Themed attire encouraged, all proceeds to support Vibrant Village initiatives ($25 til June 25, $30 after, available at www.visitbobcaygeon.com, Kawartha Coffee Co., Impact 32 Welcome Centre at the locks)
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, June 29
7-10pm - Lotus Wight
Saturday, June 30
7-10pm - Ace and The Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, July 6 7-10pm - Melissa Payne
Saturday, July 7 7-10pm -Blue Hazel
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, June 28
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, June 29
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, July 4
7-10:30pm - Open mic
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with JJ Thompson
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
SatSaturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Tuesdays
9pm - Vintage Tuesdays ft Brendan Lawless
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, June 28
7pm - Mulligan Tyme
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 5 7pm - Invisible Sideman
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 5 8pm - Open Mic
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, July 3
7-9pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 19 8:30pm - The Kents Acoustic Show ($25 in advance at Murphy's)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursdays
6:30pm - Live music
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Saturday, June 30
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Friday, June 29
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Night ft Tanya Wills Jazz Trio ($45 per person)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, June 29
6-9pm - Lauryn Macfarlane
Saturday, June 30
7-10pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, July 1
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, July 6 6-8pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, July 7 6-8pm - Joe Bulger
Sunday, July 8 3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, June 29
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Friday, July 6 8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Friday, July 13 8pm - Thunderkatz
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, June 29
9pm - Paper Shakers, Nathan Miller, Peace Sand Rest, Double Magnum ($10)
Saturday, June 30
9pm - Emily Burgess and the Browne Brothers w/ Melissa Payne ($10)
Sunday, July 1
4-11pm - Sonic Sundays ft DJ Tempo Moderato
Tuesday, July 3
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 5 10pm - Hip Hop show ft Locksmith and Junk ($20 in advance, $25 at door)
Friday, July 6 10pm - Ian K. with Present Tense
Saturday, July 7 8:30pm - Ready The Prince w/ Onionface and Heartless Romantics ($10)
Sunday, July 8 5-10pm - Oppressed Logic w/ Dirty Bird and Knifehammer ($10)
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring JW Jones ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 6 6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Chuck Jackson (Downchild lead vocalist) ($10)
Friday, July 6 6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Johnny Max ($10)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, June 29
4-7pm - Live music on the patio (TBA); 8:30pm - Nashville Night ft live music
Saturday, June 30
2-5pm - Gunslingers; 8:30pm - Saturday Night Live ft live music
Sunday, July 1
2-6pm - Taylor Merrick, Rick & Gailie, Sonny & Cloudy, Miles Twins, Michaela Hetherington, Joe Mahony, Jane Archer, Jericho Mcrobbie; 8:30pm - Michael Bell, Missy Knott, Michael Beauclerc, & more
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, June 29
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2)
Saturday, June 30
7:30pm - The Lost Agency presents Pizza Slam Vol. ft Twin Rivals, Marion Cinder, The Ocian Cure, Carried Away, Worlds Like Wildfire, Communal Darts ($10 at door or $15 for two)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, June 28
5-7pm - KWIC/JSH presents Book Launch ft Abena Beloved Green, Maureen St. Clair w/ Nan Peacocke, Roy Williams; 7:30pm - Back Room Bazaar w/ Washboard Hank ft Steelburner; 10:30pm - Vinyl DJs
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Community Futures Peterborough provided funding to support Peterborough County in the development of the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene, pictured here at the official opening on September 24, 2017. The funding from Community Futures Peterborough allowed the County to dedicate a project manager position to the project, and was also instrumental in helping the County secure additional partnerships and community support. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
Peterborough County now offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural history. The newly erected Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village celebrates rural life and the history of families, farms, and agricultural advancements in the area.
The project, which culminated in the construction of a 1910-style barn with the capacity to hold 175 people, was funded in part by Community Futures Peterborough.
Community Futures Peterborough is a local organization that has been helping to develop sustainable employment opportunities in the City and County of Peterborough since 1985 and supports small businesses through flexible financing and business services. Community Futures Peterborough is the local branch of the Community Futures Program supporting similar organizations in 61 communities across the province.
Located in downtown Peterborough, Community Futures Peterborough provides flexible financing options and a wide variety of services to help businesses thrive. Governed by a volunteer board of directors, the not-for-profit organization’s staff include (from left to right): Bookkeeper Anne Sloggett, Marketing Coordinator Danielle Dickenson, Project Researcher Stephanie Kraus, Business & Loans Officer Ryan Plumpton, Executive Director Gail Moorhouse, EODP Program Administrator Pat Peeling, Office & Loan Administrator Michelle Foster. (Photo: Rick Dolishny)
For the Agricultural Heritage Building, the County of Peterborough accessed funding for a Project Manager employment position through the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP), a program that supports rural eastern Ontario to pursue the creation of a competitive and diversified regional economy.
Across Eastern Ontario more than $80 million has been invested through the EODP on more than 7,600 business and community development projects to date. The EODP provides funding to applicants for two streams: community innovation and business development. The County was granted funding for the Agricultural Heritage Building through the community innovation stream, allowing the museum to open the newly added facility’s doors to the public in April of 2017.
While the venture is one of Community Future Peterborough’s latest projects, the organization has been active in the community for decades.
The Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building is a multi-functional facility. Not only will the 1910-style barn serve as an agricultural museum, but it will generate additional revenue as a rental venue for conferences and events, producing a significant economic spin-off for the community in line with objectives of Community Futures Peterborough, which provided financing for a project manager. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
Gail Moorhouse, Executive Director of Community Futures Peterborough, says it is rewarding to “drive through the neighbourhoods and see the impact Community Futures Peterborough has had on the local business community.”
The impact the organization has had on the region is wide-reaching.
“Last year we assisted close to 400 businesses and organizations,” Moorhouse says. The County of Peterborough is one of those many organizations.
The roots of the Agricultural Heritage Building go back 12 years, when the International Plowing Match was held in 2006 in Mathers Corners. During the event, organizers received many inquiries related to agriculture in the area.
“As a society, we’ve become so far removed from agriculture,” says Karen Jopling, Project Manager of the Agricultural Heritage Building. “We realized there was a need to educate people on the importance of agriculture and the role that it plays, both from a community perspective but also from an economic impact perspective.”
Modelled after an early 20th century barn, the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building is a unique space that blends in well with the historical setting at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
Joplin points out that the common perception of farmers as simple labourers is a misguided understanding of their important role in society.
“Farmers are actually quite innovative and forward-thinking people,” she explains, emphasizing that communities exist because of the adaptability of the agricultural industry. “Farmers aren’t simply labourers. They are instrumental in developing communities and successfully respond to change. We wouldn’t be here without them.”
Sheridan Graham, Director of Corporate Projects & Services at Peterborough County, met with Pat Peeling, EODP Program Administrator at Community Futures Peterborough, to develop a funding application to present to the Community Futures Peterborough Board of Directors.
“We are fortunate the Board saw the County’s vision and invested in it,” Graham says. “They have been incredibly supportive throughout the whole process.”
The funding that Peterborough County received from Community Futures Peterborough went towards creating a Project Manager employment position.
Jopling filled this role and brought with her a wealth of knowledge and partnerships in the agricultural community from her farming background. Jopling grew up on a dairy farm and has strong emotional ties to the project, which she has worked on for the last four years.
Peterborough County’s “Raise the Barn” campaign won a 2017 marking award of excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario. Pictured are: Matt Stimpson, We Design; Peterborough County Warden Joe Taylor; David Jonkers, We Design; Sheridan Graham, Director of Corporate Projects & Services, Peterborough County; Karen Jopling, Manager of Partnership Development & Fundraising, Peterborough County; Jim Glenn, Chair of Build Committee; Melissa Butler, XXIV Social; and Mike Melnik, Impact Communications. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
The funding from Community Futures Peterborough not only helped with securing a position dedicated to the project, it was also instrumental in securing additional partnerships and community support. The remainder of funding for the project came from local organizations and community members, as well as the provincial government.
“When you ask community members to invest in a project, they wonder how many of their dollars are actually going to the project versus how many are going to administration,” Jopling says. “Having the position covered by Community Futures Peterborough was a strength and a benefit to the project. We were able to tell potential donors that 100 per cent of their dollars were going to the build.”
The finished building is a unique space that blends in well with the historical setting at Lang Pioneer Village while offering modern amenities, including accessible washrooms and a commercial kitchen.
The building was designed to be a multi-functional revenue generator. The County will run various educational programs year-round, such as cooking classes that focus on sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table practices. The County will also rent the space for weddings, conferences, meetings, and outdoor music events.
This is expected to result in significant economic spin-off for the community — in line with the mission of Community Futures Peterborough to generate and assist in the creation and maintenance of sustainable employment opportunities in the City and County of Peterborough.
The crowd in the Great Hall of the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building for the 3rd annual Sustainable Peterborough Partnership Recognition Awards on April 18, 2018. This was the first event to be hosted in the new building, which is available for rent for weddings, conferences, meetings, music events, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
Other attractions at the building include the Peter Hamilton Agricultural Collection, and ongoing development will see the installment of a Wall of Fame Gallery, displays of agricultural equipment and operations demonstrations, a large restoration workshop housing a steam engine, thrasher, and tractors, and a conservation lab with viewing window.
In 2017, 23,000 people visited Lang Pioneer Village, which has five full-time and four part-time staff members. During the busier months of the summer, they employ an additional 25 people.
With the opening of the museum, Graham and Jopling are expecting the number of visitors to increase, and with that, a greater economic impact on the local community — including additional jobs.
The Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building can accommodate up to 175 people and offers modern amenities, including a commercial kitchen, which make it an ideal venue for weddings, conferences, meetings, music events, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)
Peterborough County is well-positioned for tourism and offers an authentic experience of rural life. Jopling says more people are traveling for that authentic experience.
“People want to experience the history and culture of an area. That’s what Lang is. When you walk through the village and you see the Ayotte cabin, or the Milburn and Fitzpatrick houses, there are descendants of those families that are actually dressed in period costumes and talking to visitors about the history of the region. It is truly local and authentic.”
The Agricultural Heritage Building will offer visitors a new and unique experience. Jopling emphasizes that the barn, while it is a new build, is continuing with and maintaining the authenticity of the village, even in its construction process.
VIDEO: Barn Raising in 2017
In April of 2017, the County hosted an old-fashioned barn raising ceremony. Over 400 people attended, including many who had been involved from the beginning, showing the degree to which the community became invested in the project.
“As we raised the walls, everyone was counting down together,” Jopling recalls. “That is a cool moment to reflect on.”
Graham agrees, referring to the project as a community builder with local people involved at every step of the way.
“Local people were on the fundraising and building committee … we had a local architect, a local builder, Trent University students wrote the background of the agricultural implements, and we partnered with Fleming College and their skilled trades program who built the external walls for the building,” Graham says, noting that Fleming students were present for the barn raising ceremony.
“Local champions came together to help make this happen. The commitment has been phenomenal,” says Graham, indicating that a donor wall is being constructed at the museum to identify everyone who has contributed to the project.
For other organizations looking to access Community Futures Peterborough financing, Graham says not to be afraid to ask.
Financial Fridays return this fall
This fall, Community Futures Peterborough will continue hosting its bi-monthly Financial Fridays financial seminars.
Upcoming presenters include: Grace Reynolds of My Mortgage Master, who will be speaking on the ins and outs of entrepreneurs getting a mortgage for purchasing their homes; wyneth James of Cody & James, who will be speaking on payroll and Bill 141; Dan Callaghan of Scotiabank, who will be speaking on credit scores and various types of bank accounts; and Christina Teixeira of Accountability Financial, who will be teaching entrepreneurs how to conquer their fear of small business bookkeeping.
Community Futures Peterborough is also organizing a conference in November 2018 with speakers who will present on various financial topics. Details about this event and upcoming Financial Friday event will be available in the coming months.
“You might read online about a program, but when you actually meet with them and talk through your idea and receive input, they might have other ideas or know of other funding streams that you didn’t even know about.”
Jopling agrees.
“Sometimes people think they are going to say no, but they are in a position where they want to say yes. They want to see the positive impact on the community. It’s a benefit to both sides.”
There are many ways Community Futures Peterborough helps local organizations. Sometimes they simply share financial knowledge or refer people to community partners.
“Other times our conversations lead to financial assistance on some level,” Moorhouse adds.
“Last year, we helped 19 new startup businesses and 12 local businesses expand with loans as small as $2,500 to more than $150,000. The results are more than 200 jobs created and maintained in the City and County of Peterborough.”
The GreenUP Ecology Park is one of Peterborough's hidden gems. Located beside Beavermead Park, the five-acre park offers display gardens and naturalized areas, a native plant nursery, children's programs, a garden market, skills-building workshops, hands-on displays, and more. (Photo: GreenUP)
When approached by new visitors to GreenUP Ecology Park, staff members often hear “I never knew this place existed!”
Whether you have lived in the Peterborough area for one year or 20, GreenUP Ecology Park remains a hidden gem.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Vern Bastable, GreenUP Ecology Park and Landscape Programs Manager.
Our five-acre park, located beside Beavermead Campground, is a showcase of sustainable landscape ideas and resources. We host display gardens and naturalized areas, a native plant nursery, children’s programs, a garden market, skills-building workshops, hands-on displays, and more! The park has everything you need to be a good, local steward.
GreenUP Ecology Park has been in its current location for 25 years. Although it is a public park, it is managed by the many efforts of GreenUP staff and volunteers, not city workers. Ecology Park is part of GreenUP and is a non-profit registered charity.
Shoppers select from a huge variety of native plants from the GreenUP Ecology Park Garden Market, on opening day this spring. The Garden Market remains open all season long Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or you can walk through and enjoy the gardens any time. (Photo: Karen Halley / GreenUP)
Each individual involved in the park over 25 years has contributed to the beautiful landscape that exists today.
While visiting Ecology Park, you can view many varieties of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, with growth spanning nearly a quarter century — and then you can purchase plants there, too.
Many furry and feathered creatures call the park home. Early morning visitors that arrive at Ecology Park are able to greet and observe the many bird species that either live in or pass through our little sanctuary.
Many native and wild plants make beautiful additions to your garden and are also an important part of local ecosystems, providing habitat for wildlife and pollinators like Monarch Butterflies, as seen here at GreenUP Ecology Park. The Ecology Park Garden Market features over 150 species of native and edible plants, shrubs, and trees to select from. (Photo: Samantha Stephens)
Chipmunks, squirrels, bats, foxes, raccoon, toads, frogs, turtles, beaver, muskrat, and even the occasional weasel can be found within the park, especially during quieter times of the day.
Many species at risk can also be found at the park. Over the past several years, the Little Brown Bat, Monarch Butterfly, and the Wood-poppy plant have been found within Ecology Park.
These observations suggest that the park is an important corridor for migrant and local species.
A child matches pollinators with their host plants at the GreenUp Ecology Park Children’s Garden. The Children’s Garden is full of fun activities for kids to learn about nature; the famous play log, willow tunnel, and cedar maze, are always open for play time. (Photo: Karen Halley / GreenUP)
The Peterborough community is well known for its willingness to get involved. For those looking to expand a garden or to start one from scratch, the GreenUP Ecology Park has you covered. We offer a large, and local, selection of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers.
Additionally, we have cedar mulch, wood chips, and your own City of Peterborough ‘black gold’ compost for sale. Take a stroll through our gardens for ideas and examples of how to use native plants for a variety of different gardening styles.
Starting June 28th, our friends The Peterborough Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. Visit them on Thursdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. for the next six weeks to ask all your gardening questions such as: Which plant goes where? How do I properly prune a tree? Can you help me identify this species? These experts will be there for all your gardening needs.
GreenUP Ecology Park connects to the 24,000-kilometre Trans-Canada Trail system. You can get there on foot, by bicycle, or by taking public transit. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the Beavermead parking lot. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
The GreenUP Ecology Park is not just for those with green thumbs. If gardening is not your thing, perhaps a stroll or run along our trails is more your speed. The park connects to the 24,000-kilometre Trans-Canada Trail system.
If you are looking to relax and read a book, the gazebo near the pond might just be your destination. Maybe you need a place to let the little ones burn off some energy, or to spend some quality time with their grandparents?
Our children’s play area contains a willow tunnel, cedar maze, and the famous play log. Bring a picnic basket, enjoy a meal under the shade of a tree, or just “Zen” out while listening to the leaves blow in the wind.
Kids visiting Ecology Park can enjoy the willow tunnel, the cedar maze, and the famous play log. (Photo: GreenUP)
GreenUP Ecology Park is a four-season destination worthy of a place on your 2018 summer bucket list. The park is open to the public 365 days a year. Market hours are Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walk, bike, bus or drive on down (parking available in Beavermead parking lot) and check out what 25 years of environmental stewardship and community involvement looks like. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
One of the beautiful natural vistas you will experience when entering GreenUP Ecology Park. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
A heat wave begins today (June 28) in southern Ontario including the Kawarthas — just in time for the real beginning of summer for kids, with today being the final day of classes for elementary school students and of exams for high school students.
Environment Canada has already issued a special weather statement to advise of an “extreme heat event” beginning on Saturday (June 30) and continuing through the Canada Day long weekend.
And today, Peterborough Public Health issued its first heat warning for the season.
Daytime highs this weekend are expected to reach the low to mid thirties with humidex values into the mid forties. Overnight low temperatures will only fall to the low twenties, providing little or no relief from the heat.
VIDEO: “School’s Out for Summer” by Alice Cooper from the film Dazed and Confused
Beginning Saturday and continuing through the Canada Day long weekend, daytime highs are expected to reach the low to mid thirties with humidex values into the mid forties.
Overnight low temperatures will only fall to the low twenties, providing little or no relief from the heat.
It will start to heat up today and by Friday, when sunny skies return, temperatures will tip over 30°C. The heat will continue to climb on Saturday and Sunday.
The long-range forecast predicts the heat wave will continue for most if not all of next week, with temperatures remaining in the low thirties every day.
The Town Trolley, owned and operated by Michael Bryant of Dromoland out of Little Britain, will be used to provide free service from downtown Peterborough to Del Crary Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays between June 30 and August 25, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)
A new free trolley service is starting in downtown Peterborough this summer.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is launching the trolley service from downtown to Del Crary Park for the free Peterborough Musicfest concerts, which take place every Wednesday and Saturday night during the summer.
Free trolley rides will begin on Saturday, June 30th and run through Saturday, August 25th.
“We wanted to support Musicfest in a way that also helps our downtown,” says DBIA executive director Terry Guiel. “The San Francisco-style trolley car really takes people back in time and that is the charm we wanted to capture.”
Guiel and Councillor Dean Pappas looked at ways to get Musicfest patrons parking, shopping, and dining downtown before and after the concerts. The trolley caught their eye during Doors Open Peterborough in May, when there was a lot of positive reaction from the community.
“The trolley is an engaging way to link two amazing things about this city, downtown Peterborough and Musicfest,” says Pappas. “This is going to be good for local businesses, good for people with accessibility challenges, and good for all of us who are heading to Del Crary Park this summer for an amazing lineup of entertainment at this year’s Musicfest.”
The trolley is owned and operated by Michael Bryant of Dromoland out of Little Britain. It is actually a converted bus made to look like a trolley. Bryant will bring in a trolley load of visitors with him from Kawartha Lakes each concert night and take them home after. The trolley will be driven by the City of Peterborough’s own transit drivers from Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1320.
According to local historian Elwood Jones, real trolleys used to run in downtown Peterborough between 1904 and 1928, with a much earlier version in the 1890s.
“Peterborough Musicfest is excited to announce our new partnership with DBIA!” says Tracey Randall, General Manager of Peterborough Musicfest. “Thank you for providing free shuttle service to our visitors and fans who will be shopping and eating out downtown every Wednesday and Saturday all summer long. We appreciate connecting our community together with live music at the park and a unique experience to get you there.”
All stops will occur on the right side of George Street. Trolley pickups will begin at Confederation Square (across from City Hall) and continue at the intersections with Brock, Hunter, Simcoe, Charlotte and King from 6 to 10 p.m.. The trolley will finish at Del Crary Park where it will swing around and loop back to City Hall.
The trolley is accessible and can hold 30 people seated and 15 standing.
The DBIA notes the trolley is not intended as a substitute for Peterborough Transit, and expects the demand for this free trolley will exceed its capacity, especially when the concerts end. Priority will be given to those with mobility issues, seniors, and expectant mothers or parents with young children.
The trolley service is being sponsored by the DBIA, Aon Inc., Cogeco Your TV, James “Mighty” Fallen, Ontario Carpet Supermart, and Gerti’s.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Canada Day in the Kawarthas on Sunday, July 1st, including enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides through the historic Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the annual Historic Dominion Day. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)
Kawartha Chamber Members Invited To Summer Social PBX next Tuesday – July 3rd
Members of the Kawartha Chamber have been invited to the Peterborough Chamber’s county fair-themed Summer Social Peterborough Business Exchange at Kawartha Lakes Construction.
The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd at 3359 Lakefield Road, Lakefield.
This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow community members. There will be tons of games, prizes, and delicious refreshments to go around to celebrate the season and our community.
Chamber members get preferred rates on merchant services with First Data.
First Data offers a variety of services to merchants including Ecommerce, wired and wireless terminals, gift card solutions and more. They will meet or beat your current provider’s offer, or pay you a $1000 pre-paid MasterCard.
Find out more about this and other great discount programs available to Chamber members on the Member Discounts page.
Tourism Industry Awards Nominations Open
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario has announced nominations for various tourism organization awards:
The Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence (TIAO)
Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence (Culinary Tourism Alliance)
Ontario’s Choice Awards (Attractions Ontario)
Tourism Marketing & Travel Media Awards of Excellence (Destination Ontario)
Happy Canada Day! Canada Day Celebrations Sunday, July 1st
Activities at Historic Dominion Day on Sunday, July 1st at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene include horse-drawn carriage rides, historical battle reenactments, educational pieces on confederation, schoolyard games, and live music. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)
No matter where you are celebrating, the Chamber has you covered for Canada Day with events across the region:
The Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting a Canada Day Celebration at their location, 1782 Lakehurst Road.
Daytime celebrations run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be a petting zoo, market place, beer garden, and much more
Evening Celebrations start at 8 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Organized by the Lakefield Agricultural Society, the 7th annual Lakefield Country Jamboree is happening this weekend from June 28th to July 1st.
The Jamboree is hosting a great lineup of musicians, including James Ryce, Percey Kinney, and John Milner, and featuring the Tim Sander Band as the Main Stage backup.
Enjoy or participate in an Open Mic on Thursday evening, or Friday and Saturday afternoon with Paul Wasson Burnt River Band. And come for Gospel Hour on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon.
The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival and Selwyn Township invite you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield’s scenic Otonabee River.
Enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, local food vendors, Black’s Distillery, and Publican House Brewery.
Arts and crafts exhibits open at 10 a.m. Musicians begin performing at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Lakefield Literary Festival 2018 To Offer Writing Craft Talk
Michael Redhill, whose most recent novel “Bellevue Square” won the 2017 Giller Prize, will be delivering a talk on the novel at the Lakefield Literary Festival.
The Lakefield Literary Festival is taking place July 13th to 15th.
This year, authors Barbara Mitchell, Michael Redhill, and Kyo Maclear will be offering Writing Craft Talks on non-fiction, fiction, and picture book writing respectively.
These 90-minute sessions will include talks and discussion of the craft of writing, as well as optional practice exercises. Tickets are $30 (not included in festival pass).
Tickets for the festival and these talks are available online or at Happenstance Books & Yarn.
Craftworks at the Barn is hosting a Cruise Night every Thursday this summer.
Featuring tons of unique vintage, retro, classic, sporty and many more different kinds of cars, each week you also have the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas and the 50/50 draw, Great food and crafts are also available.
Join Adventure Outfitters, Paluski Boats, The Lakefield Pantry, Lakefield Herald, and the Lakefield Trail Committee at Family Paddle day at the Lakefield Beach for an evening paddle on Katchewanooka Lake, in celebration of National Canoe Day.
Bring a canoe or kayak if you have one, Adventure Outfitters will have extra if you don’t.
The paddle starts at 5:30 p.m., there will be a beach bonfire afterwards. Read more.
Marlin Travel Early Booking Savings
Summer is here but its time to take advantage of the early booking savings for winter holidays.
Transat Holidays has extended their early booking specials to mid July. Low deposits of just $100 per person, free upgrades and price guarantees — it pays to book early with Marlin Travel. The group tour lineup for 2019 will see escorted tours go on the Douro River in Portugal, Scotland, Italy, Ireland and the Jewels of Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest. The 2020 Viking River cruise to Russia is now booking.
Located in store at Marlin Travel is the new Travel n Style Cruise and Leisure wear featuring Rapz. Colourful patterns and styles for everyone — and best of all its made in Canada. Check it out today. Call Marlin Travel to find out more about our private shopping parties.
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add them to the Chamber’s website through your Member Information Centre account (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share them in its next Newsflash.
Great Canadian Giving Challenge on Now until June 30th
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is on now until June 30th.
Give to any registered Canadian charity by the end of June and they will be automatically entered to win $10,000! Note that donations must be made through the charity’s donation challenge page.
This challenge makes it a great time to donate to a cause you believe in! Visit the Challenge website at givingchallenge.ca for more details and to donate.
Buckhorn Farmers’ & Craft Market Opens – June 26th
Tek Savvy Seniors Seminar – June 27th
Warsaw Cruise Night – June 27th
Lakefield Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday
Cottage Country Farmers’ Market at the Barn – Every Saturday
Gallery on the Lake Mark Berens Exhibit Opens – June 30th
Church-Key Summer Concert Series: Queen & Son – June 30th
Canada Day Celebrations – July 1st
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.
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