Showcasing businesses, clubs, and organizations in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Celebrate Havelock returns for its 11th year at the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Community Centre all day on Saturday, May 12, 2018. (Photo courtesy Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen)
Celebrate Havelock is making Mother’s Day easier for the whole family, with the annual event returning on Saturday, May 12th.
With more than 60 vendors, live music, kids’ activities and over $7,000 in prizes waiting to be won, this shop-local event is something your whole family can enjoy.
Now in its 11th year, the event takes a team of volunteers months to plan and organize.
The train logo of “Celebrate Havelock” recognizes the history of Havelock, an important freight depot from the 1880s to the 1960s. The railway is now run by Canadian Pacific as Kawartha Lakes Railway and its activity today consists of transporting nepheline syenite and crushed basalt rock from two mines north of Havelock operated by Unimin.
But with a focus on businesses, clubs, and organizations in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, the event is about more than shopping.
Brian Grattan is the Economic Development Officer for Havelock-Belmont-Methuen and Secretary of the Celebrate Havelock Committee. He says the full-day event just keeps growing.
“This is always a great day out,” Grattan says. “We’re hoping to catch the cottagers who are returning, and it’s a nice way to find out what’s happening in the community.”
Razberry the Clown (Jessica Jacobs) returns this year to entertain the kids with face-painting and balloons. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Jacobs)Belmont Lake Brewery, Havelock’s own microbrewery located by the shore of Belmont Lake, will be on site serving craft brew to adults at Celebrate Havelock. The brewery was opened in June 2016 by British expatriate Julie and Norrie Bearcroft. (Photo courtesy of Belmont Lake Brewery)
Grattan says that Razberry the Clown is returning thanks to the local Lion’s Club and, for the adults, the Belmont Lake Brewery will also be on site.
“Not everyone knows we have a craft brewery in the community,” Grattan says. “We’re happy to have them back for a second year.”
While shopping is certainly a focus for the day, there will also be live music running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Eastlink Event Tent. For families, the Guardian Pharmacy is sponsoring a Bouncy Castle and the Ranch Restaurant is sponsoring a Petting Zoo.
The $3 admission — there’s no charge for children 12 and under — gets you entered for a long list of prizes with draws happening throughout the day.
With a Samsung tablet from and golf gear up for grabs, you can get an extra chance at prizes by bringing a non-perishable food item for the local food bank.
Door prizes include tickets to the Greenbridge Celtic Folk Festival with Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, donated by Country 105. (Photo courtesy of Greenbridge Celtic Folk Festival)Unimin has donated the grand door prize, a 58-inch Panasonic smart television with a wireless Bose surround sound system valued at over $4,000.
Grattan says the event sponsors this year have been incredibly generous, with prizes like tickets from Country 105 to the Greenbridge Celtic Folk Festival with Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, and there’s also a 58-inch Panasonic smart television with a Bose surround sound system from Unimin.
And while event attendees are welcome to stay as long as they like at Celebrate Havelock, you do not have to be on-site to win a prize, Grattan says.
“Come out and enjoy the day,” Grattan says. “It’s important to support our local businesses because they support our local sports teams and community events all year.”
Celebrate Havelock runs on Saturday, May 12th — the day before Mother’s Day — from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Community Centre at 39 George Street East in Havelock.
Bring Mom and the whole family for a great day of shopping, visiting, and making memories.
The May 4, 2018 wind storm in southern Ontario caused significant damage including downed trees, damaged roofs, and broken or leaning hydro poles, including this one at Sherbrooke and Aylmer streets in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Wendy Gibson)
More than 150,000 people in southern Ontario — including thousands in the Kawarthas — experienced power outages as a result of the wind storm yesterday (May 4).
Two deaths in Hamilton and in Milton were also reported. A Hamilton man in his 50s was electrocuted after trying to clear downed hydro wires from a roadway. In Milton, a 28-year-old man died and an 18-year-old man experienced life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on them; the two worked for a tree servicing company that was clearing fallen branches from utility wires for Milton Hydro.
As a cold front moved through southern Ontario yesterday, Environment Canada recorded wind gusts up to 120 kilometres per hour. The strong winds caused significant damage including downed trees, damaged roofs, and broken or leaning hydro poles.
Municipal utility companies and Hydro One were kept extremely busy responding to reported power outages. Thousands of people remain without power while crews repair the damage.
Hydro One customers can check the status of outages at the Hydro One Storm Center website at www.hydroone.com/StormCenter3/.
Reported power outages to Hydro One as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018. (Map: Hydro One)
One of the most serious incidents in Peterborough was near the intersection of Lansdowne St. and Monaghan Rd., when a large tree fell on hydro lines, taking out power to around 2,500 customers in Peterborough’s west end and backing up traffic.
I've been meaning to take this old tree down, but the wind just now did it for me. Just wish it didn't come down on the driveway! It was rotten to the core.
and people living on local lakes reported high waves. The Gannon’s Narrows bridge and causeway in Ennismore wasn reduced to a single lane, after waves washed out one side of the road.
Stormy winds and double rainbow #pigeonlake by @andrea_mcclure #kawarthalakes #thekawarthas #onstorm
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)
You can visit one of the nicest (and most private) beaches in the Kawarthas for free this year.
Otonabee Conservation has removed the day use entrance fee for the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area, which is now open for the 2018 season.
Stay tuned for The Beach Report
Every summer, kawarthaNOW publishes The Beach Report, a weekly summary of water quality testing results at beaches across the Kawarthas.
The Beach Report is published and updated every week during the summer once local health units begin testing water quality, usually in mid June.
The conservation area is located on the northeast shore of Chemong Lake at 2251 Birch Island Road, just north of Peterborough.
Selwyn Beach is best known for its excellent swimming, provided by a gently sloping sandy beach on Chemong Lake. The shallowness of the swimming area makes it ideal for families with young children.
Parents should note that the beach and swimming area is unsupervised, and dogs are not allowed on the beach (all dogs must be leashed at all times). Washrooms and change houses are located near the beach area.
“Visitors will have access to the sandy beach for swimming, the boat launch and docking area, hiking trails and open greenspace,” says Jessie James, Conservation Lands Program Manager for Otonabee Conservation.
“The area is also popular for organized group camping and picnics as well as special events, for which a permit and fee will continue to be required.”
The picnic shelter includes a central barbecue and tables, and can be rented for $30 per day for family or other organized functions.
A map of the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area.
Camping is available for $6 per person per night for organized groups, and $9.50 per person per night for unorganized groups.
Free boat launching and docking facilities provide access to Chemong Lake and the Kawartha Lakes system, for recreational boating and fishing.
Marked hiking trails are also free to use by visitors.
The Selwyn Beach Conservation Area is one of the largest properties of undeveloped waterfront in the area.
Otonabee Conservation acquired the property in 1973 from the family that owned it to ensure that the waterfront would remain available for public use and to ensure the protection of the natural features and flora and fauna of the area.
The day use admission fee was previously $12 per vehicle, or $4.50 per adult and $2.75 per child for walk-in visitors. Otonabee Conservation discontinued the admission fees as the cost to collect the fees at a staffed gatehouse exceeded the revenue from the fees.
To reserve the picnic shelter or for camping and permits for special events, call 705-652-3161.
Brendan Wedley, the new Manager of Communication Services with the City of Peterborough, with his family. (Photo: Brendan Wedley / Facebook)
The City of Peterborough has hired Brendan Wedley as Manager of Communication Services effective Monday, May 7th.
Wedley, who has an Honours BA from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the print journalism program at Loyalist College, has almost 15 years of experience in media and governance positions. From 2005 to 2013, he was a reporter with The Peterborough Examiner, including as the newspaper’s designated municipal government reporter.
In 2013, he accepted a position as communications manager with the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area. In March 2015, he assumed his current position as the assistant to Mayor Daryl Bennett, where he assists with communications, research, and administrative support for the mayor and council.
“Brendan’s experience with local media and strong relationships with community organizations will be a valuable resource as we continue to improve how we engage with residents,” says Sandra Clancy, the city’s chief administrative officer.
Wedley assumes a new position in the Corporation of the City of Peterborough, created in the city’s 2018 draft operating budget as part of a new communication services division to better communicate and engage with the public when it comes to city and council news and decisions, as well as to better manage the city’s website and social media channels.
The city has allocated $131,800 for annual salary and benefits for the position. The city’s existing customer services coordinator and related positions, as well as the city’s existing corporate sponsorship coordinator, will report to Wedley.
Wedley was selected as the successful applicant after a panel of senior city staff held interviews with candidates for the position.
“I look forward to working with the team from across the corporation as we continue to enhance how we communicate and engage with residents,” Wedley says.
Hang onto your umbrellas today (May 4), as strong and gusty southwest winds are forecast for this afternoon into this evening as well as the potential for severe thunderstorms.
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Hastings County, as well as a severe thunderstorm watch for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County.
Wind warning
Wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are likely across much of the region after a cold front moves through from early to late afternoon.
Thunderstorms are possible along the cold front and a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Southern Ontario.
Winds will diminish this evening as a high pressure ridge moves in.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Severe thunderstorm watch
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon as a cold front blasts through.
The main threat is damaging wind gusts to 110 km/h.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
City councillor Diane Therrien announced Thursday (May 3) that she is seeking election as Peterborough's mayor. The Town Ward representative made the announcement before a large and very receptive crowd of supporters gathered at Artspace on Aylmer Street. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)
City councillor Diane Therrien ended weeks of speculation Thursday (May 3), announcing before a large Artspace gathering that she is seeking election as Peterborough’s mayor.
“I am running for mayor because I have seen firsthand that we can, and must, expect more from local decision makers,” said Therrien. “Tonight I pledge to each and every one of you that I will work hard every day to live up to that expectation.
“You may disagree with your neighbour down your street. They may cheer for the Habs, you for the Leafs. You may put different-coloured lawn signs out each election. But you and that person both want this city to succeed. Just because you differ on politics, it doesn’t mean that either of you is any less caring. Just because you have different maps, it doesn’t mean you aren’t trying to get to the same destination.
“Let’s move forward in the spirit of good neighbours. Let’s end this idea that city building is a zero sum game in which some have to lose if others are to win. We are all so fortunate to live here in this place in this time. Peterborough is a great city and it can be even better. We can expect more. Our best and boldest years are right ahead of us.”
A large crowd gathered at Artspace Thursday (May 3) to hear city councillor Diane Therrien announce she is seeking election as Peterborough’s mayor. The municipal election is scheduled for Monday, October 22. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)
A native of Mississauga, the 32-year-old Therrien came to Peterborough to attend Trent University, graduating with her Masters in Canadian Indigenous Studies. On graduation, she took a contract job with the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in Toronto but before long returned to Peterborough and a contract role with the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network.
In January 2014, Therrien filed to run for a city council seat, seeking election in Town Ward. On October 27 of that same year, she was elected, coming up just 161 votes shy of incumbent Dean Pappas but an impressive 1,174 votes ahead of third-place finisher Jason Stabler.
“I expected more from city council after I first got elected,” said Therrien. “I thought that I would be collaborating with all of my fellow councillors. That through give-and-take and listening to each other, we would have an opportunity to make a real difference.
“Gradually, I realized this wasn’t going to happen. Too many of my peers were locked in a pattern, and often a voting bloc, that actively resisted collaboration and was even, at times, hostile to emerging voices, and resistant to acknowledging and managing the rapid changes occurring all over our city.
“When this reality became evident, I had a choice — I could have lowered my expectations, reconciled that that is business as usual, settled into my job as Town Ward councillor and made sure that I did just enough to get re-elected. But that’s not how I’m built. That’s not the community I know and that’s not the Peterborough we want. I am choosing to make a difference.”
Peterborough mayoralty candidate Dianne Therrien was all smiles as she mingled with supporters following her election campaign announcement Thursday (May 3) at Artspace on Aylmer Street. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)
Saying “We need to start focusing on basics … we need to make sure we get them right,” Therrien is framing her campaign around “three fundamentals of building a strong community” — jobs, taxes and infrastructure.
“We must recognize that our future employment growth will come from small and medium-sized businesses in emerging sectors,” she said.
“We are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this new economy but we need leadership that understands this new economy. We need to focus on establishing Peterborough as a regional economic centre. We need to leverage our educated workforce, our natural environment, and our proximity to the GTA.”
As for taxes, Therrien noted municipal taxes have risen by 30 per cent over the last seven years while City debt has risen by 50 per cent.
“What do we have to show for it? If you’re asked to pay more, it is reasonable for you to expect more. When it comes to how we spend your money, we must expect more.”
Dianne Therrien supporters were anxious to meet with the Peterborough mayoralty candidate following her election campaign announcement Thursday (May 3) at Artspace. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)
And regarding infrastructure, Therrien jumped on council for spending millions of dollars “on chasing vanity projects and paying endless fees to consultants” while roads and sewers fall into disrepair.
“We are overdue on upgrading some of our most essential assets like our storm water system, fixing our roads and making our streets safer … the longer we delay these upgrades, the more expensive it will become.” she said.
“We could begin immediately on building better roads and creating safer residential streets for families, particularly if we stop trying to fight an ongoing, expensive, and hopeless battle to build a bridge (The Parkway extension) over a park.”
Later, after receiving congratulations from supporters, Therrien talked on what she sees as the winds of change blowing hard come election day.
“There’s a lot of great people coming out to run in this election and I think that speaks to the fact that people want to see change and some new faces around the table,” she said.
Oblivious to all the excitement at Diane Therrien’s mayoralty campaign kickoff Thursday (May 3) at Artspace was her nephew Tristan. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)
As for her relative youthfulness, Therrien said much the same as she did on the campaign trail four years ago — it simply doesn’t matter. What does matter, she added, is her commitment to the betterment of Peterborough and her wanting to lead that conversation.
“I’m passionate about this community. I understand the realities of the new economy and the need to focus on jobs, taxes and infrastructure. I want to work together with council toward common goals.”
At this point, Therrien is the only declared candidate for mayor.
Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett has indicated he will make an announcement before month’s end regarding his plans.
Those interested in running for council or a school board trustee position have until July 27 to file nomination papers at the City clerk’s office.
This week, we are featuring The Twisted Wheel, Jonathan Hall and Mike Judson's new joint venture in downtown Peterborough which opened at the end of April featuring DJs almost every night along with the occasional live music event, and Beard Free Brewing, Peterborough's latest micro-brewery located on The Parkway which is hosting live music on Saturday afternoons beginning May 5th with Randy Hill. (Photo: Mike Judson / Twitter)
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, May 3 to Wednesday, May 9.
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.
6:30pm - Thursday Night Jazz with the Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, May 5
9pm - Lonesome Ace Stringband ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 12 9pm - Emily Burgess ($10)
Saturday, May 19 9pm - Dub Trinity ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, May 3
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, May 4
8pm - Shaun Savoy
Saturday, May 5
8pm - Bill Craig
Sunday, May 6
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Madman's Window
Monday, May 7
6pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, May 8
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, May 9
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, May 11 8pm - Two For The Show (music and comedy by Rob Tyler and Allan Mackay)
Saturday, May 12 8pm - Brian Bracken
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, May 3
8pm - Jam Session w/ Wino Blues Band and Open Mic Night (bring your own instruments)
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Beard Free Brewing, Peterborough's latest micro-brewery located on The Parkway, will be hosting live music at on Saturday afternoons. (Photo: Beard Free Brewing)
Saturday, May 5
2-5pm - Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 12 2-5pm - Strung Out
Saturday, May 19 2-5pm - Reckless Minstrel Buskers
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 3
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, May 4
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Al Black and The Steady Band
Saturday, May 5
5-8pm - Rick and Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, May 6
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, May 7
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, May 8
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, May 9
7pm - Nicholas Campbell
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 10 7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, May 11 5-8pm - Sean Hully; 8:30pm - The Emily Burgess Band
Saturday, May 12 5-8pm - Steve Water/Cartwright Boundary
Sunday, May 13 3-6pm - The Bucklebusters
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, May 5
6-9pm - Shaun Savoy
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, May 4
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, May 18 6-8pm - Open Mic Night fundraiser for Machik Tibetan school
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, May 4
8pm - Madman's Window
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 Live music on the outdoor patio
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 3
8pm - Open mic
Friday, May 4
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, May 5
11am-6pm - Church-key Spring Revival w/ 10 live bands including Madman's Window, The Rodgers Boys, and more (proceeds to support local school music programs); 9pm - Jonny and Jane
Monday, May 7
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, May 8
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, May 9
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
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, May 4
9pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, May 5
9pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Wednesday, May 9
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 19 6-10pm - Summer Kickoff Party with Gord Kidd and Rockin Country (no cover)
Friday, May 11 9pm - Wolverines Fundraiser ft The Water's Edge Band and silent auction ($20, 2 for $35, 3 for $45, 4 for $60)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, May 4
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, May 5
7pm - Madman's Window; 11:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Wednesday, May 9
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 12 8pm - The Breezeway Band; 11:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Saturday, May 19 8pm - Nurse Joy; 11:30pm - DJ C. Martell
Saturday, May 26 8pm - The Quickshifters; 11:30pm - DJ Mocha
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Thursday, May 3
6:30pm - Elvis Presley Show ft Elvis impersonator Al Ross
Friday, May 4
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, May 5
2pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Coming Soon
Friday, May 11 10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, May 12 2pm & 10pm - The Quickshifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, May 3
8:30pm - The Kents w/ special guests ($10 at door)
Friday, May 4
8pm - Nick Procyshyn and the Bad Milk, Wired To The Sky, Peachykine ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, May 5
5-7pm - Little Fire with Softie ($10 or PWYC); 9pm - The Boo Radley Project w/ Niall ($10 at door)
Sunday, May 6
9pm - Rap Club VI: Ceschi, Garbageface, Lee Reed ($8)
Monday, May 7
9pm - Property//, Cold Eye, Olias ($7 or PWYC)
Tuesday, May 8
8pm - Kele Fleming, Sarah Greene and Will Gillespie ($10 at door)
Wednesday, May 9
Mary-Kate Edwards, Greg Smit
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 10 The Steves, PSR, MJ and The Beetus
Friday, May 11 9pm - Paper Shakers w/ Amos the Transparent and Rum Fit Mosey
Saturday, May 12 9pm - Borderless presents Copper Crown, No Pussyfooting, Luceo ($8)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, May 3
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Wednesday, May 9
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 26 2-5pm - Spring Social/Dance hosted by Marlene Maskell and Tina O'Rourke (no cover)
Saturday, June 2 Jade Eagleson fundraiser for Centreville Presbyterian Church Youth Mission Trip ($15)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, May 25 7pm - Peterborough LIVE Music Festival - Mic Drop ft Forest Gumption, NSY, Laugh Peterborough, Dave Cave, Richelle Nantais, Charmaine Magumbe, Peterborough Poetry Slam Collective, EJ, Chatell Motherboard, Swervey, QdaSauce, Gibb, Luqman ($10 show or $15 festival pass at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21126/)
Saturday, May 26 9pm - Peterborough LIVE Music Festival - Punk and Morty ($10 show or $15 festival pass at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21058/)
Sunday, May 27 8pm - Peterborough LIVE Music Festival - Eleanor Shore, Brandon Humphrey Experience, Puppet, LIVE Open Jam ($10 show or $15 festival pass at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21130/)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, May 3
8pm - Quickshifters (PWYC)
Coming Soon
Sunday, May 20 1-4pm - Monthly Jazz Jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, May 4
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, May 3
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, May 4
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, May 9
7-10:30pm - Open mic
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with Tony Silvestri / Greg Cave
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music with Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, May 3
7pm - Ragwax
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 10 7pm - Wendy Meadows Trio
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 13 2-5pm - Charlie Glasspool, Wyatt Burton,and Trevor Davis of the Silverhearts
Thursday, May 24 8pm - Peterborough LIVE presents Rockafellas w/ Broken Harmony, The Heartless Romantics, M.J. & The Beetus, Goombas, Rhys Climenhage ($15 for all-access festival pass or $10 per show, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21027/)
Saturday, May 26 8pm - Peterborough LIVE presents Mayhem w/ The Divided Line, Odd Ones, Jagged, My Affected Reality, Outshined, Present Tense ($15 for all-access festival pass or $10 per show, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21057/)
Mayhem at the Memorial Official After Party w/ live band and DJ ($5)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 2 10pm - Ivory Hours w/ Paper Shakers
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, May 4
6-10pm - High Waters Trio
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 19 7-10pm - Open Mic
Turtle John's Bar & Grill
4620 County Road 45, Cobourg
(905) 377-9113
Coming Soon
Sunday, May 13 12pm - Grand Opening ft dance performances by #M Dance works, DJ Chris, face painting and jumping castle (fundraiser for The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
(123) 123-1234
Thursday, May 3
'60s Night ft Vinyl DJ
Friday, May 4
7-10pm - DJ Mike Judson; 10pm - 'All Around The World' Vinyl Dance w DJ Willy Joel
Saturday, May 5
'80s Night ft DJ Jonny Trash
Monday, May 7
Movie Night
Tuesday, May 8
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night w/ Jonny Trash
Wednesday, May 9
Liszomania w/ DJ Willy Joel
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 10 7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Weekly Live Music Backroom Bazaar w/ special guest Catfish Willy (no cover); 10pm - DJ Jonny Trash's Outlaw Country/Rockabilly Vinyl Twist
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, May 5
5:30-11:30pm - The Isaac Foundation presents Gala for a Cure ft Danny Michel (tickets no longer available)
Coming Soon
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Jewel is one of four dogs from northern Ontario available for adoption at the Peterborough Humane Society. Back in April, 21 dogs were transferred from a remote community near the Manitoba border under the Ontario SPCA's The Year of the Northern Dog initiative, which aims to address the issue of the overpopulation of dogs in northern Canada. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)
Back in March, the Ontario SPCA declared 2018 The Year of the Northern Dog, an initiative aimed at bringing awareness, attention, and action to a serious animal welfare issue in Canada — the overpopulation of dogs in northern Canada.
As part of a partnership under the Ontario SPCA initiative, the Peterborough Humane Society has recently received four dogs from northern Ontario, named Braveheart, Ichabod, Morey, and Jewel.
“Our role in the community is to help animals find their forever homes,” says Shawn Morey, Executive Director of the Peterborough Humane Society. “One aspect of this mission is assisting our animal welfare partners in collaboration with communities in the North.”
Braveheart, Ichabod, and Morey are three of the four dogs from northern Ontario available for adoption at the Peterborough Humane Society. (Photos courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)
As part of the Northern Dog initiative, 21 dogs were transferred from a remote community near the Manitoba border that wanted to find homes for its community dogs. North Star Air Ltd. flew the dogs to Thunder Bay on April 29th, which then made the trip to the North Bay & District Humane Society. From there, they were transferred to the Peterborough Humane Society, Quinte Humane Society, Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre, and the Northumberland Humane Society to find their forever homes.
This transfer was made possible by volunteers in Thunder Bay from various groups such as Northern Reach and Finding Them Homes – James Bay Pawsitive Rescue, as well as the North Bay and District Humane Society, the Peterborough Humane Society, North Star Air Ltd., Quinte Humane Society, Northumberland Humane Society, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
“We are beyond excited to have been part of this initiative with the Ontario SPCA and look forward to a continued partnership with them and future initiatives,” Morey says.
Susan Dunkley, Manager of Development and Outreach with the Peterborough Human Society, tells kawarthaNOW that Braveheart will be available for adoption on Friday (May 4), and Morey and Jewel will be available for adoption on Wednesday, May 9th. Ichabod is available on a foster-to-adopt program; he cannot be officially adopted until after he is neutered on Friday, May 11th.
To find out more about the Year of the Northern Dog initiative, visit northerndog.com.
The Peterborough Farmers' Market at Morrow Park in June 2015. Originally accused of aggressive conduct towards other market vendors in 2017, seven local farmers and food producers say they received notices of their eviction from the Saturday market for the 2018 season. (Photo: Linda Howes / Google)
Seven local farmers and food producers are “stunned” they are no longer welcome at the Saturday Peterborough Farmers’ Market.
The board of the Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association (PDFMA) has since confirmed five vendors’ applications for market space were not renewed for 2018, but will not comment on the reasons why.
After launching a public campaign to protest their proposed eviction from the market following allegations they were aggressive towards other market vendors, the seven vendors claim the PDFMA board has evicted them for “vague allegations of harm to the market’s reputation” as a result of their anti-eviction campaign.
On Tuesday (May 1), representatives from the so-called “Group of Seven” — McLean Berry Farm, Circle Organic, Otonabee Apiary, Ashburnham Farms Gaelic Garlic, Finest Gourmet Fudge, Chef Marshal, and Necessitea Elixir — issued a statement to media advising the board of the Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association (PDFMA), which operates the Saturday market, handed the seven vendors “pink slips”.
On Wednesday night (May 2), three of the vendors — Erin McLean of McLean Berry Farm, Julie Fleming of Circle Organic, and Astrid Manske of Otonabee Apiary — issued a media release with further details (published in its entirety below).
kawarthaNOW reached out to the PDFMA board and offered to publish a rebuttal or other statement of equal length from the board. The board has provided a statement (also published in its entirety below).
“The Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association (PDFMA) confirms that five vendors’ applications for market space were not renewed for the forthcoming year,” the statement reads in part.
“The PDFMA is not a in a position to comment on the specific reasons why individual members’ applications were not renewed, as that is a private matter between each of those vendors and the market.”
In December 2017, the PDFMA board issued a special notice to its members that a meeting would be held in January 2018 proposing a motion to terminate the membership of the Group of Seven, on which all members would vote. The notice claims the seven vendors have exhibited “behaviour that is detrimental to the corporation” including “disruptive behaviour at the market”, “inappropriate and aggressive conduct towards individual vendors at the market”, and making “false and disparaging statements about the market and its operations, governance and members”.
The Group of Seven have been vocal about the issue of resellers — vendors who purchase wholesale fruits and vegetables from places such as the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto and then resell it at the market for a profit — and have criticized the market board for how it has handled the issue.
The PDFMA board has said the January 2018 meeting was required under the board’s by-laws after 16 vendors filed complaints about the aggressive behaviour and conduct of the Group of Seven at the market. No details of the allegations have been made public.
The four-hour meeting in January 2018 was closed to the public and media. According to the media release below, only one of the Group of Seven — Astrid Manske of Otonabee Apiary — heard the allegations against her and was allowed to defend herself. According to the media release, members voted not to evict her from the market, and the meeting was adjourned with no other allegations discussed or voting held.
The Peterborough Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays at Morrow Park (beside the Peterborough Memorial Centre). There is an unrelated farmers’ market, the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market, which is held on Wednesdays on Charlotte St. in downtown Peterborough. Some people have said they will visit the Wednesday market instead of the Saturday market to protest the eviction of the Group of Seven.
Local Farmers Removed from Local Farmers’ Market
May 2, 2018
Peterborough, ON
Stunned local farmers are wondering how they’ve been kicked out of the Peterborough Saturday Market after combined decades of providing their community with fresh local food.
In December, just days before Christmas, seven local vendors were given notice of a special meeting to determine whether or not they should be removed from the market.
The board claimed that 16 unnamed vendors had demanded this meeting. On January 8th the membership heard charges against one vendor, Astrid Manske of OtonaBee Apiary. She was allowed to defend herself, and after her defence, the market members voted to keep Astrid at the market.
The other accused vendors were not given an opportunity to defend themselves. The meeting was adjourned and all complaints from the anonymous 16 vendors against the remaining accused were withdrawn. With the complaints withdrawn, the remaining vendors felt a sense of relief that this battle was over and they could all get back to work.
So if the membership voted to keep the market whole, and the public spoke out against eviction of local farmers from farmers’ markets, why have “pink slips” actually been issued?
The answer can only rest with the PDMFA Board who have gone rogue over the wishes of the farmers’ market members. The eviction order was issued by the PDMFA Board.
The board of the PDMFA are Cindy Hope (Cross Wind Farms), President, Mark Jones (T&R Jones) Marketing Manager, Jill Staples (Staples Maple Syrup) and Jan Laurie (The Sprout house).
In the eviction notices issued by the PDFMA Board and delivered on Tuesday, the five remaining vendors all received the same letter citing vague allegations of harm to the market’s reputation generated through their “pink slip” campaign of last December. These were precisely the same bald (and unjustified) allegations that were put forward as the basis for the special meeting last December.
These local farmers never wanted this fight. They wanted a fairly-organized venue to sell their food. The market wasn’t organized fairly and they spoke up inside the organization. They spoke up for fairness, transparency and proper governance. They joined the board, they wrote letters, they shared their concerns. They followed the “proper channels”, but in doing this they were ostracized and targeted as trouble makers. The proper channels at the Saturday Peterborough Farmers’ Market are broken. There was no need to toss anyone off the market. The evicted vendors feel that there is room for re-sellers and a wide variety of local farmers at the Saturday market, but transparency and honesty are non-negotiable.
More information on how the public can help to save local farmers at farmers’ markets will be forthcoming.
Media release from Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association Board of Directors
May 2, 2018
The Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association (PDFMA) confirms that five vendors’ applications for market space were not renewed for the forthcoming year. The PDFMA is not a in a position to comment on the specific reasons why individual members’ applications were not renewed, as that is a private matter between each of those vendors and the market.
The PDFMA is committed to its mission, which is to ensure that vendors can maintain a smoothly run market in a spirit of mutual respect, all for the purpose of providing superior customer service and fostering a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
The opportunity to sells goods or produce at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market is a privilege. Every year, the PDFMA reviews the renewal applications for each vendor and assesses, among other factors, whether a vendor is in good standing with the market, as well as whether the applicant vendor understands, supports and promotes the market’s mission statement. To achieve its mission, it is of paramount importance that vendors work as a team and treat each other with respect, courtesy and fairness.
The decision not to renew a vendor’s application is a difficult one to make. The PDFMA understands that such a decision can have consequences for individual vendors, as it may have an impact on shoppers. For this reason, the PDFMA has taken the time to carefully review each application and to weigh each of them individually, so as to come to a decision that is in the best interest of the market community.”
Board of Directors
Peterborough District Farmers’ Market Association
This story has been updated to include a statement from the board of the Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market Association.
This year, with a winter that seemed to last until the very last day of April, we have certainly earned a warm, green May! Grasses are starting to turn to a lush green colour, fresh bright green buds are swelling on tree branches, and wildflowers of all sorts are peeking their new green stems from the soil.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.
May is a month of green events, too! As the natural world renews and refreshes with new leaves and blooms, so do we, with new energy and vitality for a season of warmth, gardening, cycling, and outdoor fun.
GreenUP offers many resources, products, events, and workshops to support your month of green.
The GreenUP Ecology Park Annual Plant Sale runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 20th. This is our biggest sale of the year and, for many Peterborough-area residents, it is the official start of the gardening season.
The Ecology Park Garden Market officially opens that day, with quality veggies, seedlings, and a large variety of wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees available. We specialize in varieties and species that thrive in our region of Ontario and that also provide important habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Throughout the season, GreenUP Ecology Park features a host of display gardens and naturalized areas, a native plant nursery, children’s programs, a garden market, skill-building workshops, and hands-on displays that all benefit from the funds raised at the Annual Plant Sale. GreenUP can then continue to offer the community everything we need to be good stewards of the land in our care.
May is also the month when many of us dig our umbrellas out of the basement and our bicycles out of the shed.
Shifting Gears runs thought the entire month of May! Visit the Shifting Gears team each Wednesday at the downtown farmer’s market to get a bike tune up, receive some tips and tricks for making your trips around town more healthy and active, and to find out how to win great prizes. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
During the month of May you can track your bike, transit, and walking trips with Shifting Gears. Come out of hibernation and leave the car behind as you travel to work, school, the store, an appointment, or elsewhere in healthy and sustainable ways – and win amazing prizes while you’re at it!
Register and get tracking now at peterboroughmoves.com. The first 500 participants to log 15 sustainable trips this May will win a prize.
If a bicycle is your favourite form of travel, GreenUP and B!ke, Peterborough’s Community Cycling Hub have teamed up to offer Bike Night every Thursday throughout the cycling season, thanks to generous funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Join GreenUP and B!KE for Bike Nights, every Thursday starting in May. Topics include bike mechanics, family fun, skills and rides, and movies. (Photo courtesy of B!KE)
Bike Nights in May start on May 3rd with a Movie Night; join us to enjoy documentary or a feature film that highlights bicycles and bicycle culture.
On Thursday, May 10th, you can join Bike Night with your whole family for Ready to Ride for Families.
On May 17th, the focus will be on infrastructure with a group ride lead by City of Peterborough TDM Planner Susan Sauve, who can answer all your questions about how to use new bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure in town.
On May 24th, there will be a women’s-only bike tune-up night, and finally, on May 31st, Bike Night participants will focus in on shifter and derailleur maintenance.
Some Bike Nights require registration. For more details about Bike Night topics and registration, visit peterboroughmoves.com.
Kids on Bikes is a free fun event for families. Grab your bikes and join us at Millennium Park for bike decorating, skills prating, bike games, and the bike playground. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
And, little bike enthusiasts will want to join GreenUP and B!KE for Kids on Bikes Ptbo on Saturday, May 5th at 10 a.m. at The Silver Bean Café in Millennium Park. The kids will enjoy bike decorating, filling their tires with our pumping stations, practicing skills with bike games, and riding through the Bike Playground.
While May surely is a time for activity and rejuvenation, it can also be a time for rain, higher water levels, and addressing flooding. If you are looking for green solutions to flooding, join our Rain Garden Tour and Luncheon on Friday, May 25th to learn more about how to consider some green infrastructure options at your home.
Last year, the GreenUP Ready for Rain Peterborough program worked with residents to build eight rain gardens in The Avenues Neighbourhood. Take a tour on May 25th and learn about how to integrate green infrastructure in your yard. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Last year, the Ready For Rain Peterborough program, along with local residents, installed eight rain gardens in The Avenues neighbourhood in Peterborough.
The walking tour on May 25th will take you on a guided look of the rain gardens, highlighting the techniques, plant species, and structure of these unique gardens along with the reasons for installing these demo gardens in each location.
May is also the perfect time to collect rain to later use on your garden, saving you money on your water utility bill, while conserving water at the same time.
Pop into the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough to pick up a rain barrel.
Our rain barrels are sourced locally and are made from recycled olive barrels that have been retrofitted to collect and store rain water for personal use.
For extra incentive to save water, Peterborough Utilities Group customers will receive an instant $25 rebate on their purchase of a rain barrel at the GreenUP Store.
For more information about many more green events happening in May and beyond, check out the GreenUP website events calendar at greenup.on.ca
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