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Comedian Deborah Kimmett takes on aging in her hilarious new show

By Sam Tweedle -
Comedian Deborah Kimmett explores aging and ageism and explains how to survive ghosting and mansplaining in her latest show "Downward Facing Broad". She performs in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on June 6, 2019. Musician Kim Pollard will open and provide musical accompaniment throughout the show. (Publicity photo)

On Thursday, June 6th, comedian and writer Deborah Kimmett brings her latest show Downward Facing Broad to Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough.

Deborah Kimmett presents
Downward Facing Broad

When: Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough)
How much: $29.50 SOLD OUT

Written and performed by Deborah Kimmett. Directed by Christian Smith. With special musical guest Kim Pollard. Tickets are available in person at the Showplace box office (290 George St. N., Peterborough), by phone at 705-742-7469, or online at www.showplace.org.

In this comedy show about the eternal battle with aging, Deborah takes on topics ranging from the generation gap, to aging ‘disgracefully’, to living as a modern woman in her sixties.

“People say that sixty is the new forty, but I say ‘Is it?,” Deborah tells me via a telephone interview. “It isn’t, because you don’t hear any forty year olds saying that. Sixty is really sixty. What’s wrong with our wisdom and how we age?”

One of Canada’s favourite comedians, Deborah has been working in comedy for more than 40 years. Fellow comedian Colin Mochrie has described her as “one of the funniest comics out there.”

A former instructor at Second City in Toronto, Deborah has been teaching writing workshops for over a decade, has published three books and numerous plays, and is a regular featured performer on CBC Radio’s long-running program The Debaters.

Always welcomed with a big response when she performs in Peterborough, her brand of comedy is frank but relatable, making her popular with audiences.

Now in her sixties, Deborah is unique by being a woman of her generation still actively working on the comedy circuit.

“There are not very many women at my age still doing comedy,” she says. “But I’m at the age that I don’t care. I’m saying the things that I really want to say and I’m not censoring myself as much.”

VIDEO: An excerpt from Deborah Kimmett’s “Downward Facing Broad”

One of the subjects she talks about in her new show is dealing with ageism, which she had a head-on collision with during the early days of preparing the show.

“I went to a young producer once and I told him about the idea for this show,” Deborah recalls. “He said to me ‘We can’t do any more old curmudgeon humour anymore.’

“In what sector can you say something like this? He’d never say ‘We can’t do any gay humour.’ There is no other sector you can say something like that. So we are supposed to live longer and have more fun, but also be put out to pasture in some way.”

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Another subject about aging that Deborah explores is suddenly becoming what she calls ‘the invisible woman’.

“There is a moment in every woman’s life where you become the invisible woman,” Deborah explains. “I remember this one time when I was in the grocery store and I was balancing about five lemons (in my hands). There were two men, one about 25 and one about 50, and I didn’t want to drop the lemons but they didn’t seem to notice.

“But then this young woman came up and said ‘Do you know where the pots and pans are’ and they tripped over their feet to help her.”

But, according to Deb, there are some benefits to becoming invisible.

“You can take extra samples at Costco, you can steal, you can become a thief.”

Comedian Deborah Kimmett, who recently entered her sixties, has been working in comedy for more than 40 years. As well as being a comedian, she is a writer, actress, and inspirational speaker. (Publicity photo)
Comedian Deborah Kimmett, who recently entered her sixties, has been working in comedy for more than 40 years. As well as being a comedian, she is a writer, actress, and inspirational speaker. (Publicity photo)

Deborah believes that in our modern era, being 60 today isn’t at all what it was like for the women from generations before her.

“As I get older. I look back and recognize the wisdom of my grandmothers and how different it was when they aged. At 60 they were done and worn out, but I’m still supposed to be living forever.

“They had lots of kids, but they also had no role after they got to such an age. If they were lucky, they went to Florida once and then died. Today at sixty, you’re supposed to have a bucket list. I think ‘Do I really need that, on top of everything else?'”

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“The show is also about how older women in my life have meant a lot to me,” Deb adds. “So if I like older women, then why don’t I want to own that quality in myself? Why can’t we own being over sixty?”

Directed by Christian Smith, Downward Facing Broad also features the music of Kingston-based singer Kim Pollard, who will be appearing as Deb’s special guest performing a set prior to the show, as well as providing musical accompaniment throughout the performance.

“Kim is a blues singer who I’ve played with for about ten years,” Deborah says. “She plays off of me, does great music at the beginning, and weaves it throughout the show. It becomes a great evening of comedy and song.”

VIDEO: Kim Pollard performing with her band

Although Downward Facing Broad is about women and aging, Deborah says audiences of all ages and genders have come to her after the show to tell her how they found the material relatable.

That’s what makes Deb’s brand of comedy so appealing. Long established in her career as a comedian, she faces little fear in bringing a blunt sense of wit and wisdom to the audience, which is always devilishly funny.

We see can ourselves and our friends and family members in her observations of life, allowing us to laugh at our own similar experiences and foibles.

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Deborah’s Peterborough shows are always a sell-out, so get your tickets for Downward Facing Broad now. She will be performing on Thursday, June 6th in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $29.25 and are available in person at the Showplace box office (290 George St. N., Peterborough), by phone at 705-742-7469, or online at www.showplace.org.

Protests against the Ford government are taking place in 26 cities across Ontario on Wednesday

By kawarthaNOW -
A "general strike" will take place on May 1, 2019 in cities across Ontario to protest the policies and recent funding cuts announced by the Ford government. The protests have largely been organized using social media. (Graphic: May 1st General Strike Against Ford @StopDoug / Facebook)

Protests against the Ford government’s policies are taking place in at least 26 cities across Ontario this Wednesday (May 1), including Peterborough and Lindsay.

While the protests are being called a “general strike” and are taking place on International Workers’ Day, they aren’t being organized by the labour movement.

Instead, two women — Florence “Flo” O’Connell, who operates a housekeeping business in Toronto, and Dakota “Daxy” Lanktree, a documentary filmmaker from Hamilton — created a Facebook page @StopDoug last Monday (April 22) calling for a general strike against the Ontario government.

“We aren’t outright members of political organizations, but are both caring and political people,” they write on Facebook. “We aren’t members of unions, but both stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters that are. We consider this to be deeply important, and look at it as a beginning of a change.”

Dakota Lanktree of Hamilton and Florence O'Connell of Toronto organized the first protest at Queen's Park in Toronto. Since then, 18 more protests have been organized across Ontario. (Photos: May 1st General Strike Against Ford @StopDoug / Facebook)
Dakota Lanktree of Hamilton and Florence O’Connell of Toronto organized the first protest at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Since then, 18 more protests have been organized across Ontario. (Photos: May 1st General Strike Against Ford @StopDoug / Facebook)

Word spread on Facebook about the first event, to be held at 12 p.m. at Queen’s Park in Toronto, with more than 3,700 people responding that they would be participating and another 15,000 indicating their interest.

Since then, an additional 25 protests have been organized in Cornwall, Gravenhurst, Guelph, Hamilton, Huntsville, Kemptville, Kingston, Kitchener, Lindsay, London, Ottawa, Midland, Mississauga, Orangeville, Oshawa, Perth, Peterborough, Ridgeway, St. Catharines, Stratford, Sudbury, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Trenton, and Windsor.

The Peterborough protest will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st at Confederation Park in downtown Peterborough.

The Lindsay protest will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14 Lindsay Street North — the provincial constituency office of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour Laurie Scott.

A "general strike" is being planned in cities across Ontario for May 1, 2019 to protest funding cuts announced by the Ontario government. (Graphic: May 1st General Strike Against Ford @StopDoug / Facebook)
A “general strike” is being planned in cities across Ontario for May 1, 2019 to protest funding cuts announced by the Ontario government. (Graphic: May 1st General Strike Against Ford @StopDoug / Facebook)

Protesters will be demonstrating against a wide range of policy changes and funding cuts announced by the Ford government, many arising from the 2019 Ontario budget.

These include funding cuts to education, public health programs, public libraries, conservation authorities, autism services, the Ontario Music Fund, and OHIP. They also include environmental cuts such as the elimination of the Environmental Commissioner and Ontario’s 50 Million Trees Program, and changes to the Endangered Species Act that will reduce protections for species at risk.

According to the May 1st General Strike Against Ford page on Facebook:

  1. This event will tell the Ontario government that we, the people of Ontario, are willing to grind this province to a halt to make these ill-informed cuts stop. It will show the unions that the people of Ontario will stand in solidarity with them. It has no other political agenda, outside of stopping the current agenda being played out in Ontario and reminding Doug Ford who he works for.
  2. We encourage the people of Ontario to take an hour on May 1st and not contribute to the work done in Ontario that collectively makes us healthy and wealthy. After that, go back to the ‘business’ of being awesome. It would be a phenomenal thing if you were to spend that hour educating yourself on the power of General Strikes and the power of people acting collectively.
  3. If you want to take that hour standing in solidarity with other good folks, we encourage you to gather in public squares at noon and break bread together (BYObread, or maybe something to share). We are a community, and we are powerful.
  4. Do this with joy, all of our hearts have felt enough distress. Change is needed, and all of the power is in our hands.
  5. This event has been pulled together by two women, Daxy and Flo, (yes those are our real names), who share the common goal of a better Ontario for all. It was not sparked by any politician, nor will it be co-opted by anyone. We are keeping it simple, and ask only for your support of this single idea, and your friendly participation.

For a list of all the planned protests and updates, visit the May 1st General Strike Against Ford page on Facebook.

Warsaw Caves and Beavermead campgrounds open for 2019 season on May 10

By kawarthaNOW -
Kids enjoying camping at Beavermead Campground in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

While we’ve only had a few nice days so far this spring, camping season is just around the corner.

Otonabee Conservation will be opening the gates at the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground and Beavermead Campground for the 2019 camping and recreational season on Friday, May 10th.

The two campgrounds offer family-friendly camping in two very different settings, with the Warsaw Caves campground is nestled in the Indian River valley while the Beavermead Campground is located a short walk from Little Lake in the heart of Peterborough.

The Warsaw Caves campground is nestled in the Indian River valley. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)
The Warsaw Caves campground is nestled in the Indian River valley. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Both campgrounds offer recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and — at Warsaw Caves — spelunking.

In 2019, families will enjoy new events and activities — in celebration of Otonabee Conservation’s 60th anniversary — with “Step into Nature ~ Watershed Explorations” including the new watershed map app, photo contest, 60 Fun Things To Do guide, Discovery Days, and more.

For details of all the events and activities, as well as the map app, visit otonabeeconservation.com/connect-with-us/celebrate-60-years-otonabee-conservation/.

Beavermead Campground in Peterborough offers 95 camp sites, most with hydro and water hook-up. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)
Beavermead Campground in Peterborough offers 95 camp sites, most with hydro and water hook-up. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Otonabee Conservation owns and operates the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, which first opened its gates to the public in 1964.

Beavermead Campground is owned by the City of Peterborough and has been operated by Otonabee Conservation since 2013.

Campsite reservation requests can be made online for both campgrounds on Otonabee Conservation’s website at www.otonabeeconservation.com.

Spelunking (cave exploring) is a unique activity available at the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)
Spelunking (cave exploring) is a unique activity available at the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Two women’s organizations in the Kawarthas receive $492,000 in federal funding

By kawarthaNOW -
Staff and board members of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough pose with Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Peterborough—Kawartha MP, on April 26, 2019 following an announcement of federal funding.. The organization is one of six women's oroganizations in Ontario that are receiving funding under the Government of Canada's Capacity-building Fund. From left to right: board chair Frances Wilbur, Minister Maryam Monsef, board member Marlis Lindsay, board treasurer Mary Goddard, executive director Debbie Carriere, and board member Emily Rashotte with Clive. (Photo: Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough / Facebook)

The federal government has announced a total of $492,000 for two women’s organizations in the Kawarthas: the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough and Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes in Lindsay.

Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Peterborough—Kawartha MP, made the announcement on Friday (April 26) at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough.

The announcement also included funding for Community YWCA of Muskoka in Bracebridge, Huronia Transition Homes in Midland, Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children in Oshawa, and Couchiching Jubilee House in Orillia.

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These organizations are six of the more than 250 women’s organizations and indigenous organizations serving women across Canada receiving funding under the Government of Canada’s Capacity-building Fund, part of the 2018 federal budget announcing $100 million over five years to support a viable and sustainable women’s movement across Canada.

“With this historic investment, we recognize the women and women’s organizations breaking through barriers and we express our gratitude to those who have been doing this work for decades on little more than a shoestring budget,” Monsef states in a media release. “With this stable and flexible funding, we are helping organizations across Ontario, including in Peterborough–Kawartha, to grow and endure, because we know that investing in women’s organizations is the most effective way to advance gender equality.”

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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough is receiving $246,000 to develop a community hub for women living with complex trauma. In partnership with the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Peterborough Community Legal Centre, the charitable organization will build capacity to respond to community issues and incidents of gender-based violence.

“Women who need our support rarely have the financial means to cope with multiple barriers to recovery after incarceration,” says executive director Debbie Carriere. “For some, even the attempt to avoid incarceration can create social and administrative obstacles that form a whole other kind of cage.

“Thanks to the Government of Canada’s new way of funding women’s organizations over a multi-year term, our plan to create a community hub for women with complex trauma can proceed and rely on funding for the life of the project. We are grateful for this chance to build capacity and bring hope to women in Peterborough who need our expertise and assistance.”

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Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is receiving $246,984 to build its capacity for the future. The funding will support ongoing planning and expert analysis, including training staff to incorporate gender-based analysis into all aspects of the organization. This will help the charitable organization advance gender quality by meeting it human resources goals to become more competitive and diverse in both leadership and in program staff.

“The needs of abused women and children have become much more complex and require specialized counselling skills to meet their needs,” says executive director Lori Watson. “We work very hard to maintain our position as a competitive employer attracting well-qualified shelter workers and counsellors.

“This funding will help us to provide the ongoing training and development our staff need to respond effectively to the changing needs of women in our community, and to strengthen our organization and the services we provide for years to come.”

For more information about the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, visit www.efryptbo.org. For more information about Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, visit womensresources.ca.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development aims to grow region’s high-tech industry

By Amy Bowen -
Dana Empey, chair of the board of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED), in a screenshot from the economic development organization's "2018 year in review" video. Empey was one of the speakers at PKED's annual gneeral meeting, held on April 25, 2019 in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Representatives of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) shared some of the economic development organization’s 2018 achievements at its annual general meeting, held on Thursday (April 25) in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough.

The event included updates from Dana Empey, chair of PKED’s board of directors, and from PKED president and CEO Rhonda Keenan, as well as a keynote address from economic development industry thought-leader Eric Canada.

As the lead regional economic development agency for Peterborough City and County, PKED is pivotal in supporting the local community, according to Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien, who also spoke at the event.

Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones welcomes attendees to the 2019 annual general meeting of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED), held April 25 in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, as PKED board chair Dana Empey looks on. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones welcomes attendees to the 2019 annual general meeting of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED), held April 25 in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, as PKED board chair Dana Empey looks on. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
“We are united in our goal of making Peterborough a great place to live, work, and play,” Therrien said. “PKED plays a key role in helping our community develop and grow.”

‘Advancing Prosperity’ was PKED’s mandate for 2018, and the organization demonstrated how it did that through its support of six key sectors: agriculture and rural development, aerospace, small business, advanced manufacturing, cleantech, and tourism.

“2018 was an exciting year,” said board chair Dana Empey, who noted that last year more than three million people visited the region and spent over $300 million. She emphasized that the Peterborough area is a great place to visit for what it offers recreationally, but added that it’s also a great place to do business.

VIDEO: 2018 A Year In Review – Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development

As part of a five-year strategic plan, one of PKED’s goals is to create a culture of startups and entrepreneurship within the local community.

“We want to see startups and entrepreneurs thrive and expand, and we offer support through our Business Advisory Centre,” said Empey, pointing out the city and county of Peterborough is the fastest-growing region in Canada. “This region is well-equipped to support businesses with their diverse needs, and our partnerships help us make this a reality.”

Empey’s sentiments were shared by PKED president and CEO Rhonda Keenan, who said the organization continuously works towards developing a high-performing economy for the local community.

“In 2018, businesses were started and expanded, and new businesses were brought into the area,” Keenan explained.

Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien addresses the crowd at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's 2019 annual general meeting in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on April 25. "PKED plays a key role in helping our community develop and grow." (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien addresses the crowd at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s 2019 annual general meeting in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on April 25. “PKED plays a key role in helping our community develop and grow.” (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
A prominent theme of the meeting was that industry changes on a day-to-day basis, largely due to advancements in technology.

“Technology is changing how we work, what we buy, how we live, and PKED needs to keep pace with these changes that are happening on a global scale,” said Keenan, noting that a high-performing economy is one that anticipates where business is headed.

As a post-industrial community, Peterborough faces unique industry challenges, according to Keenan. PKED’s focus on aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and cleantech aims to develop a high-tech industry to replace the loss of traditional manufacturing in the area.

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The success of this industry in the local region depends on a strong, skilled workforce, Keenan explained, which is why PKED’s focus for 2019 is on workforce development.

“We want to work with Trent University and Fleming college to show students that Peterborough is a great place to do business,” Keenan said. “There is opportunity for them here and organizations that will support them.”

Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien (right) with Susan Quinlan, tourism partnerships and development officer at Pterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, which held its annual general meeting on April 25, 2019 in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien (right) with Susan Quinlan, tourism partnerships and development officer at Pterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, which held its annual general meeting on April 25, 2019 in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

In addition to workforce development, Keenan said PKED is focused on securing available lands and buildings in the area to ensure new and existing businesses have the space to grow.

Economic development industry thought-leader Eric Canada wrapped up the event with his keynote address, describing how the global business environment is changing and what communities can do to ensure they aren’t left behind.

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According to Canada, forces currently changing the business landscape include new forms of communication, global workers, independent workers, artificial intelligence, and increased speed of production.

Like Empey and Keenan, Canada’s keynote reiterated the importance of anticipating where business is going in order to create meaningful growth in our community for future generations.

“It’s not just about us,” said Canada. “It’s about our children’s children as well.”

Economic development industry thought-leader Eric Canada wrapped up the event with his keynote address, describing how the global business environment is changing and what communities can do to ensure they aren't left behind. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)
Economic development industry thought-leader Eric Canada wrapped up the event with his keynote address, describing how the global business environment is changing and what communities can do to ensure they aren’t left behind. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

nightlifeNOW – April 25 to May 1

By kawarthaNOW -
Hamilton-based folk-roots duo Piper & Carson (Piper Hayes and Carson Ritcey-Thorpe) perform at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, May 1st, with guest opener Alé Suárez. (Publicity photo)

Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 1.

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.

Amandala's
Arlington Pub
Arthur's Pub
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
Black Horse Pub
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
Champs Sports Bar
Chemong Lodge
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
Coach & Horses Pub
The Cow & Sow Eatery
Dominion Hotel
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
Dreams of Beans
Frank's Pasta and Grill
Ganarascals Restaurant
Ganaraska Hotel
The Garnet
Golden Wheel Restaurant
Gordon Best Theatre
Hot Belly Mama's
Junction Nightclub
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
Mckecks Tap & Grill
McThirsty's Pint
Next Door
Oasis Bar & Grill
Pappas Billiards
Pastry Peddler
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
Publican House Brewery
Red Dog Tavern
Riley's
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
Simcoe Ptbo
The Social
Southside Pizzeria
The Thirsty Goose
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
The Twisted Wheel
The Venue
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Amandala's

375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090

Saturday, April 27

5-8pm - International Jazz Day presents "Dine with Jazz" ft Carrie Chesnutt and Mike Graham (reservations recommended)

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Saturday, April 27

8pm - Anything Goes Café ($5, half of proceeds to Home Again animal rescue)

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 4
4-10pm - Sonny Cook's 90th Birthday Party ft open mic hosted by John Foreman (bring an ingredient-labelled dish to share for the potluck dinner)

Arthur's Pub

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

Thursday, April 25

8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs

Friday, April 26

9pm - Shawn Nelson

Saturday, April 27

9pm - Shawn Nelson

Sunday, April 28

4:30-8pm - Brian Ruddy

Monday, April 29

4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday ft Madman's Window

Tuesday, April 30

7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman

Wednesday, May 1

8pm - Open mic hosted by Bruce Longman

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

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

Friday, April 26

9pm - David Byrski and Riley Towns

Coming Soon

Friday, May 31
9pm - Steve Stacey & The Stump Splitters

Black Horse Pub

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

Thursday, April 25

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

Friday, April 26

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine

Saturday, April 27

5-8pm - Oscar Donald Trio; 8:30pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band

Sunday, April 28

3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Cellar Door

Monday, April 29

7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn

Tuesday, April 30

7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Ty Wilson

Coming Soon

Thursday, May 2
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Charlie Earle

Friday, May 3
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - High Waters Band

Saturday, May 4
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand

Sunday, May 5
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Richie Young

Boiling Over's Coffee Vault

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

Friday, April 26

6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren

Friday, May 10
7-9pm - Amanda & John

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

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

Friday, April 26

7pm - Shaun Savoy

The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay

49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 25
6pm - Cancer Awareness Fundraiser ft dinner, The Harry Peterson Band (8pm), silent auction, door prizes ($10, reservations required)

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)

Wednesdays

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

Coming Soon

Friday, May 17
6-10pm - The Donny Woods Band (patio)

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001

Friday, April 26

5-7pm - David Papple & Suzan Johnson

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 4
11am-7pm - Spring Revival ft Sinful Flirt, Janet Jeffery Band, Bad Tractor, Ball & Jane, Jonny & Jane, Queen & Song, Hayley and The Pirate Queens, Blindsided, Madman's Window, Jana Ried, Randy Rodgers, Boys, Dave Papple, Ken Tizzard, Tuborg, Dave Papple; 9pm - Revival After Party w/ Jonny & Jane

Coach & Horses Pub

16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006

Thursdays

10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren

Fridays

9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross

Wednesdays

7-11pm - Live music

The Cow & Sow Eatery

38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111

Saturday, April 27

9pm - The Harry Peterson Band

Dominion Hotel

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

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
8pm - Valdy w/ Doris Mason ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/valdy-in-concert-with-doris-mason-tickets-56596015205)

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Canadian Blues Legend Series ft Chris Antonik Band ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-antonik-band-canadian-blues-legend-series-tickets-57945124427)

Sunday, May 18
6:30-9:30pm - Summer Kick-Off Dance with Gord Kidd and Friends

Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Doc Yates w/ Greg Williams & Kansas Stone ($20, available at www.docyates.com)

Dreams of Beans

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

Thursday, April 25

8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline

Frank's Pasta and Grill

426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720

Friday, April 26

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

Saturday, April 27

8pm - The Breezeway Band w/ Griffin McGill; 11pm - DJ

Wednesday, May 1

8-11pm - Open Mic

Ganarascals Restaurant

53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888

Saturday, April 27

7pm - Kim Doolittle w/ Ted Staunton and Tom Leighton
($15)

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 11
7pm - Steve Marriner

Ganaraska Hotel

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

Friday, April 26

8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Union Duke ($20)

Saturday, April 27

2pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Bon Jovi Forever ($20)

Friday, May 10
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Ode to Bob Seger ft 10 performers ($20)

The Garnet

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

Thursday, April 25

8-10pm - BanjoGoBoom! (Bob Birnie, Kate Murphy, John Glover, Dave Harvey, Neil Affleck) w/ Robert Atyeo

Friday, April 26

5-7pm - Forselli Fridays w/ McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet; 8pm - Nathan Truax ($5 at door or PWYC)

Saturday, April 27

9pm - The Party Favours

Tuesday, April 30

8pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series presents National Poetry Month - Group Type ft Justin Million, Scott Cecchin, Hannah Collins, Jon Hedderwick, Katherine Heigh & 8 more poets (donations accepted)

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Wednesday, May 1

7:30pm - Piper & Carson w/ Alé Suárez ($10 or PWYC)

VIDEO: "Big Red" - Piper & Carson

VIDEO: "For All We Know" - Piper & Carson

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Coming Soon

Thursday, May 2
7-9pm - Peterborough launch of "Lands and Forests" short story collection by Andrew Forbes w/ Dorothy Cheng & Erin Funnell-Kononuk (no cover)

Friday, May 3
8pm - David Essig ($20)

Saturday, May 4
10pm - Yitzy and Izzy Heltai

Sunday, May 5
8pm - Excuses Excuses w/ Niall and Paper Shakers (19+, $8 or PWYC)

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Wednesday, May 1

6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)

Gordon Best Theatre

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

Friday, April 26

7:30pm - International Jazz Day Peterborough Committee presents Jazz Film - Finding Carleton

Tuesday, April 30

7pm - Peterborough Swing presents Adult Swing Dance Lessons ($15 drop-in, $120 for 10 classes, beginners and singles welcome)

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 4
9pm - Lucky Monkey w/ The Classic 45s ($10 at door)

Tuesday, May 7
8pm - Jordan Foisy in: The I'm Back On My Anti-Depressants Comedy Tour ($15, tickets at http://bit.ly/FoisyPtbo)

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Limestone ($10 at the door, or $15 for two)

Friday, May 17
8pm - Mokomokai w/ Ian Blurton's Future Now and garbageface ($10)

Friday, May 24
9pm - The Kents and Basement Revolver w/ Rhys Climenhage Band ($10)

Hot Belly Mama's

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

Thursday, April 25

6-8pm - Live music w/ The Quickshifters (no cover)

Junction Nightclub

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

Friday, April 26

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

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

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

Friday, April 26

8pm - Geordy Craig

Mckecks Tap & Grill

207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443

Friday, April 26

7-9pm - The Swingin' Blackjacks (no cover, reservations recommended)

McThirsty's Pint

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

Thursdays

9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven

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

Wednesdays

9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster

Next Door

197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609

Friday, April 26

9-11pm - The Flying Heads (no cover)

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
9-11pm - Hunter Sheridan (no cover)

Friday, May 17
9-11pm - Lauryn Macfarlane (no cover)

Oasis Bar & Grill

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

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Pappas Billiards

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

Thursday, April 25

7-10pm - Open Mic

Saturday, April 27

1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline

Pastry Peddler

17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333

Friday, April 26

5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Lenni Stewart, Michael Monis, Howard Baer ($50 per person

Pie Eyed Monk Brewery

8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200

Coming Soon

Thursday, May 2
7-11pm - Two For The Show (no cover, reservations recommended)

Saturday, May 4
8pm - The Seven Man Trio ($15 in advance, $20 at door)

Publican House Brewery

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

Friday, April 26

7-9pm - Shai Peer

Saturday, April 27

7-7:30-10pm - International Jazz Day presents "Dine Later With Jazz" ft Rob Phillips Trio

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
7-9pm - Doug Horner

Saturday, May 4
7-9pm - Mike Graham Duo

Red Dog Tavern

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

Friday, April 26

8pm - Death by Art School album release w/ St. Homer and Bellyflop ($10 or PWYC)

Saturday, April 27

9pm - MJ & The Beetus w/ The Bandicoots

Monday, April 29

8-11pm - Sean and Chris Conway w/ guest Hillary Dumoulin

Tuesday, April 30

9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac

Coming Soon

Thursday, May 9
9pm - Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace and Saint Asonia acoustic show ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24136/, $20 at door)

Friday, May 10
Kasadors

Saturday, May 11
9pm - Demolishit Fest ft Gag Order, Hotel Murder, High Anxiety, ELE ($10 at door)

Riley's

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

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge

161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333

Saturday, April 27

12-9pm - Helping BJ Rebuild benefit ft David Papple, Cheryl Casselman, Fiddling Jay, Mark Sepic, Marsala Lukianchuk, Rob Phillips, Saskia Tomkins, Steafan Hannigan, Al Lerman, Jane Archer & many more

Simcoe Ptbo

172 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-874-3825

Friday, April 26

8pm - Onionface, Bowtie Killers, Antixx, Latest V

Saturday, April 27

9pm - The Castor Troys and Hot Lips w/ The Crooked and One In The Chamber ($10)

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
9pm - Lobersterfest 2019 Fundraiser Party ft Deviants and The Odd Man Out, The Bayside Dropouts, Basement Dweller & more ($10 at door)

Saturday, May 4
9pm - Throne to the Wolves w/ Heir To The Throne, Dragged In, and Autumna ($5 in advance, $10 at door)

Thursday, May 9
9pm - Moon Tan w/ Goodnight Sunrise, Antixx, and Merin ($10 at door)

The Social

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

Friday, April 26

10pm - Greg Williams

Saturday, April 27

9pm - The Spirits

Southside Pizzeria

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

Friday, April 26

8pm - Punks On Pizza presents It's A Little Metal But A Whole Lotta Punk ft Hurricane Charlie, Puppet, Outer Rooms, Strange, Copper Crown ($5)

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Thursday, April 25

7pm - Conor Gains

Friday, April 26

8pm - Brian Bracken

Saturday, April 27

8pm - Ty Wilson

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

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

Saturday, April 27

10pm - Jackson Fox Band

The Twisted Wheel

379 Water St., Peterborough

Thursday, April 25

7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Backroom Bazaar w/ Tami J. Wilde and Jimmy Deck

Friday, April 26

7-10pm - People with AIDS Foundation fundraiser ft Nick Procyshyn and the Bad Milk, Lance Isaacs, Niall, Conner Clarkin ($10)

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 11
7-10pm - Future History w/ Say Ritual and Tijuana Jesus

The Venue

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

Coming Soon

Sunday, May 18
7pm - The Beaches ($25+fees, available Mar 1 at https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/the-beaches-peterborough-ontario-05-18-2019/event/10005659DDEE3F62)

Wednesday, August 7
7-10pm - Buckcherry w/ Joyous Wolf, Ian K. & more ($34.99 - $39.99 on sale Fri Apr 5 at 10am at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23864/)

Flood warning remains in effect for Peterborough as water levels continue to rise

By kawarthaNOW -
In 2017, Little Lake rose above the retaining walls and flooded the parking lot at Ashburnham Lock 20 at Beavermead Park in Peterborough. While water levels are not yet this high, the City of Peterborough remains under a flood warning as water levels will continue to rise along the Kawartha Lakes and Otonabee River and 25 to 45 millimetres of rain is forecast for Friday. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

A flood warning remains in effect for the City of Peterborough, as water levels will continue to rise along the Kawartha Lakes and Otonabee River over the next several days.

Water levels will rise further as a result of significant rainfall expected overnight Thursday (April 25) and into Friday. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 millimetres are expected by Friday night. These amounts may exceed 50 millimetres in some areas.

The city is closely monitoring the situation in consultation with Trent-Severn Waterway, Otonabee Conservation, and local dam operators, and is prepared to respond as required.

The city encourages residents in low-lying areas along the Otonabee River to monitor water level changes on their properties and to take necessary precautions for their safety and their property. Docks and structures close to the water should be secured or moved, and other personal items such as lawn furniture should be moved to higher ground.

Residents should have sufficient and appropriate emergency supplies at the ready. Sump pumps and backflow preventers should be checked to ensure that they are functioning properly.

Residents who have properties that are susceptible to flooding should consider getting supplies such as pumps and generators from local rental companies and hardware stores.

Residents should stay away from riverbanks due to fast moving water and the potential for unstable ground.

Current water level data and information regarding lakes and rivers on the Trent-Severn Waterway is available online.

To report a flood in your area, call the Otonabee Conservation Flood Watch Hotline at 705-745-5791 ext. 228 (available on a 24-hour basis). Anyone who feels that they are in immediate danger by rising water should call 9-1-1.

Wastewater treatment plant

Rising water levels of the Otonabee River and rainfall amounts could also potentially affect operations at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The city advises the facility is taking proactive and preventative emergency measures in an attempt to mitigate all adverse effects from this potential situation.

Currently the wastewater treatment plant is operating normally and there is no concern for public health. In the event there is a change to this status, the city will notify the public.

Sandbags

City residents in imminent danger of flooding on their property can get sandbags from the City of Peterborough, which will have limited supplies available at several locations on Thursday (April 25) and Friday (April 26) in preparation for potential flooding in low-lying areas along the Otonabee River.

City-supplied sandbags are intended for lower-entry points on foundations, such as doorways and window wells. Residents will be required to personally fill, transport, place, and remove the sandbags. Residents wishing to place sandbags along the riverbank should access supplies from hardware stores or landscape suppliers.

Sandbag supplies are available on April 25th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: Riverside Drive at Cameron Street, Riverside Drive at Spruce Avenue, and Sherin Avenue at Collison Park. Sandbag supplies will also be available on April 26th between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the same locations.

Enjoy culinary delights while celebrating entrepreneurial success at Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame

By Marie Miller -
Culinary entrepreneurs will be serving up tantalizing food and beverage at the Junior Achievement Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony on May 23, 2019 at The Venue in downtown Peterborougu. Electric City Bread Company will serve house made crostini with a smoked salmon mousse, garnished with red onion, fresh dill, fried capers and chili oil. (Photo: Electric City Bread Company)

The community is invited to take part in this year’s Junior Achievement Peterborough Lakeland Muskoka (JA-PLM) Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Culinary Showcase, which takes place the evening of Thursday, May 23rd at The Venue in downtown Peterborough.

Junior Achievement PLM presents
2019 Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Culinary Showcase

When: Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough)
How much: $100

Tickets available online at eventbrite.ca or in person at the JA-PLM office (270 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-0024).

Tickets are now available for the fundraising event that recognizes local entrepreneurs for their contribution to the community, as well as the role they play in modelling entrepreneurial and business acumen for youth.

The 2019 Business Hall of Fame inductees include John Gillis (Measuremax), Michael Konopaski (Inclusive Advisory), Dr. Ramesh Makhiji (R and R Laboratories), Janet McLeod (East City Flower Shop), Dave Smith (DNS Realty), Dana Empey & Scott Stewart (Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel), Glenn Stuart (Kawartha TV & Stereo), Mike and Shelby Watt (Flavour Fashion, S.O.S. and Providence), Robert Winslow (4th Line Theatre), and Scott Wood (Ashburnham Ale House).

In addition to celebrating these esteemed members of the business community, attendees will enjoy an evening of conversation and delectable food and drink as part of the Culinary Showcase.

Junior Achievement is a non-profit youth business organization that supports youth in developing skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace readiness. Funds raised at this event help Junior Achievement provide these educational programs for children and youth.

Attendees at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event enjoying food and beverages supplied by Peterborough restaurants. Food vendors at this year's Culinary Showcase include Amuse Café, BE Catering, Central Smith Creamery, Curry Village, Electric City Bread Company, Fresh Dreams, Imperial Tandoor, La Mesita Restaurante, SKH Events and Catering Company, and more. (Photo: Heather Doughty)
Attendees at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event enjoying food and beverages supplied by Peterborough restaurants. Food vendors at this year’s Culinary Showcase include Amuse Café, BE Catering, Central Smith Creamery, Curry Village, Electric City Bread Company, Fresh Dreams, Imperial Tandoor, La Mesita Restaurante, SKH Events and Catering Company, and more. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

John McNutt, president and CEO of JA-PLM, has witnessed the positive impact that their programs have on youth.

“Junior Achievement programs transforms students and gives them the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in school, business, and life,” he explains, “Junior Achievement prepares students to succeed in tomorrow’s careers, solve tomorrow’s challenges, and launch businesses that create tomorrow’s jobs.”

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McNutt believes that there’s no better way to celebrate entrepreneurship than with the wide variety of culinary experiences and vendors as part of the Culinary Showcase.

“These restaurants are true examples and role models for the students we serve,” he says. “The culinary vendors are proof that if you have an idea, put in a little hard work, and have a passion for what you love, you can become a successful entrepreneur — whether it be in the restaurant industry or not.”

The food vendors at this year’s Culinary Showcase include Amuse Café, BE Catering, Central Smith Creamery, Curry Village, Electric City Bread Company, Fresh Dreams, Imperial Tandoor, La Mesita Restaurante, SKH Events and Catering Company, and more.

Taste the difference that local makes with a scoop of delicious Central Smith Creamery ice cream. This is just one of the sweet treats attendees will get to try during the culinary showcase. (Photo: Central Smith Creamery)
Taste the difference that local makes with a scoop of delicious Central Smith Creamery ice cream. This is just one of the sweet treats attendees will get to try during the culinary showcase. (Photo: Central Smith Creamery)

Central Smith Creamery (739 Lindsay Rd, Peterborough, 705-742-5867) will be providing a cool treat for dessert: ice cream!

Vice President Jennifer Scates can personally attest to the work of Junior Achievement. As a youth in junior high school, she participated in Junior Achievement programs and believes that it sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and interest in business.

“Youth of today have so many great ideas and knowledge,” Jenn says. “It’s important to support and encourage their development. Junior Achievement’s programs help them understand what is available in the community and plants the seed for future success.”

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SKH Events and Catering Company (Peterborough, 705-768-0377) will be serving chicken souvlaki wrapped with a corn tortilla (gluten free), served with tzatziki, hot peppers and feta, and tomatoes and lettuce.

Owner Don Vassiliadis applauds Junior Achievement for the importance they place on giving back to the community.

“Junior Achievement prepares youth not only to be productive business members, but also productive community members,” Don says. “At the Business Hall of Fame event they recognize those who have been successful in business and also the community at large.”

Fair trade coffee, tea, and a signature baked treat from Amuse Café and The Edison will be served at the Business Hall of Fame. (Photo: Amuse Café)
Fair trade coffee, tea, and a signature baked treat from Amuse Café and The Edison will be served at the Business Hall of Fame. (Photo: Amuse Café)

Lindsay Brock, Founding Ambassador of Amuse Café (641 George St N, Peterborough, 705-874-7640) and The Edison (270 George St. N., Peterborough), will be serving fair trade organic coffee, tea, and a surprise signature baked good.

Lindsay is thrilled to support Junior Achievement and to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of such incredible local business people at the Business Hall of Fame for the third year in a row. She believes their programming is invaluable for youth.

“Junior Achievement is such an amazing resource that I wish I’d known about when I was younger, and wish I had been able take advantage of then,” Lindsay says. “Early access to business fundamentals and financial literacy is so important but not offered in school otherwise at the elementary level.”

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Owner and co-founder Nitin Grover and owner and head chef Manish Choudhry of Imperial Tandoor (554 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-5111) will be serving a yellow lentil-based vegetable curry, tadka dal, which is vegan and gluten free.

Nitin says that he and his business partner feel privileged to be a part of this event for a second year, and plan to do so for years to come.

“We are proud to take part in Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame because we support what Junior Achievement stands for,” Nitin says. “We support their vision and mission, and all of the great programs they provide for youth and the community.”

La Mesita will be serving authentic Mexican cuisine. This popular Peterborough Farmers' Market vendor recently expanded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2017. (Photo: La Mesita Restaurante)
La Mesita will be serving authentic Mexican cuisine. This popular Peterborough Farmers’ Market vendor recently expanded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2017. (Photo: La Mesita Restaurante)

La Mesita Restaurante (229 Hunter St W, Peterborough, 705-304-2415) will be serving cochinita pibil. This is a slow-roasted pulled pork dish in a Mayan sauce, and is served with spicy habanero pickled onions and cilantro.

Co-owner and chef Martin Carbajal believes it is important to educate youth on the realities of business ownership.

“Entrepreneurship is hard,” Martin affirms. “When you have an organization that is there to support youth and help them navigate the intricacies of the system, that is very helpful.”

Attendees will also enjoy fresh and delicious dishes from BE Catering and more.

Hor d'oeuvres by BE Catering at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event. BE Catering will be returning to the culinary showcase again this year. (Photo: Heather Doughty)
Hor d’oeuvres by BE Catering at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event. BE Catering will be returning to the culinary showcase again this year. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Junior Achievement relies on its dedicated partners and investors, along with fundraising efforts such as the Business Hall of Fame event, to deliver on its mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.

This includes providing programs to both students and educators at no cost to them. The organization’s programs are based on three pillars: financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

For example, Junior Achievement’s financial literacy programs teach students how to create and manage wealth. They develop real-world skills that they can apply to their lives immediately — such as budgeting, investing, and aligning their financial choices with their goals. In a time of steadily increasing consumer debt, financial literacy is a critical skill for youth, and Junior Achievement reports that graduates from their programs save more and borrow less than the average Canadian.

Some of Curry Village's offerings at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event. This year, they will be serving authentic Indian appetizers, cauliflower pakoras, and onion bhajis. (Photo: Heather Doughty)
Some of Curry Village’s offerings at the 2018 Business Hall of Fame event. This year, they will be serving authentic Indian appetizers, cauliflower pakoras, and onion bhajis. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

You can do your part to support Junior Achievement and their programs by attending the Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony. Not only will you get the opportunity to mingle with business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs, you will get to feast on some of the region’s finest culinary offerings.

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The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-876-0008). Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at eventbrite.ca or in person at the JA-PLM office (270 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-0024).

For more information on Junior Achievement visit their website at www.jacanada.org/plm, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

If you are a culinary entrepreneur who would like more information on participating in Junior Achievement events, please contact Caitlin Roe at 705-748-0024 or croe@ja-plm.ca.

Heavy rain on Friday likely to worsen flooding conditions in the Kawarthas

By kawarthaNOW -

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the entire Kawarthas region, with a forecast of significant rain on Friday (April 26).

As the result of a Texas low pressure system that will track across southern Ontario on Friday, rain (heavy at times) will move into central and eastern Ontario overnight on Thursday and continue through Friday into Friday evening.

Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 millimetres are forecast by late Friday night. Local amounts exceeding 50 millimetres are possible.

The forecasted rainfall will likely worsen existing flooding conditions in the Kawarthas. On Wednesday (April 24), the Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency due to rising water levels.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Get a healthy dose of ‘Vitamin N’ by exploring Peterborough parks and waterways this spring

By GreenUP -
Exposure to nature is important for all of us, but especially for children. Children benefit from a higher dose of nature, as they experience a reduction in stress, an increase in creativity, building of self-esteem, and enhanced concentration skills. Spring is the perfect time to encourage kids to reduce screen time and head outside to explore local urban green space.

Many of us, myself included, have likely spent too much time binge-watching Netflix through the cold days of winter (no judgment). Now that spring has finally arrived, it is hard to ignore the desire to start spending more time outside. Popular spring activities such as getting an early start to the garden, cycling to work, or taking a brisk walk are all great ways to get us outside and moving.

Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Heather Ray, GreenUP Water Programs Manager.

While the physical health benefits of getting active may seem obvious, and while spending time on your bike or in your garden has known positive environmental benefits, a growing body of evidence shows that there is a connection between our exposure to greenspace and our health.

After spending time outside in nature, I often feel happier, calmer, and more satisfied — which is one reason why I love my local park.

Have you heard the popular term Vitamin N (N for nature), coined by author and journalist Richard Louv? Or perhaps you’ve heard the term Vitamin G (G for greenspace)? Another is biophila (our bond to other living things), made popular by biologist and naturalist Edward O. Wilson.

Whatever you want to call it, stress relief, increased cognitive function, and improved immune function are a few of the health benefits that are possible by increasing your exposure to nature.

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In particular, a report entitled Green City: Why Nature Matters to Health – An Evidence Review found a consistent relationship between mental health and exposure to greenspace. Research suggests that time spent in nature can decrease levels of anxiety and depression.

Attendees of the 2018 Ecology Park BioBlitz enjoy birdwatching for the first time. There's no need to head off into the wilderness to get your does of nature: it can happen in your own backyard or in a neighbourhood park. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Attendees of the 2018 Ecology Park BioBlitz enjoy birdwatching for the first time. There’s no need to head off into the wilderness to get your does of nature: it can happen in your own backyard or in a neighbourhood park. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

More good news is that you do not need to flee the city or immerse yourself in the wilderness for days to experience the positive health impacts from connecting with nature. Many studies suggest that having greenspace within one kilometre of your home provides the most health-related benefits, so you can feel good about exploring the parks that exists right within your neighbourhood.

Exposure to nature is important for all of us, but especially for children. Children benefit from a higher dose of nature, as they experience a reduction in stress, an increase in creativity, building of self-esteem, and enhanced concentration skills, as listed in the Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship Guide.

Children — and I would argue adults too — do not have enough opportunities to connect with nature, a phenomenon Richard Louv named ‘nature-deficit disorder’. It can be a struggle to get our kids off their tablets or video games.

Peterborough has many streams and creeks where you and your family can enjoy the sounds of flowing water or look for water insects or other creatures. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Peterborough has many streams and creeks where you and your family can enjoy the sounds of flowing water or look for water insects or other creatures. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Often when I think about spending time outside with the kids, I get stuck on doing the same activity, like going for a walk. Don’t get me wrong, a walk can be great, but lately I’ve been thinking about new opportunities for my family to slow down and interact on a deeper level with the greenspace around us.

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Here are a few ideas I’m trying out. Maybe these are some new ways you and your family can choose to enjoy the greenspace in your neighbourhood:

  • Get to know the trees. Locate a few of your favourite trees in the neighbourhood and spend some quality time with them. Try giving a tree a hug — seriously! Hold a branch or leaf in your hand, feel the textures on and around the tree, and look at the patterns in the bark. No need to worry about having to identify the tree, just spend some time slowly noticing things that you may not have otherwise noticed if you had dashed past.
  • Watch and talk to the water. Peterborough has a number of waterways flowing through its neighbourhoods. If you are lucky enough to have a local creek, river, or lake close to your home, try spending some time near the water. Hearing the sounds of water, enjoying the pattern on the water’s surface, and watching the way the light reflects on water can impact our health for the better. Spend some time by the water; you can tell the water how grateful you are for all it does such as quenching your thirst and keeping you clean. Take some time to skip stones, or try to find critters in the creek (with adult supervision, of course).
  • Notice the birds and bugs. Find a peaceful place in your neighbourhood to listen to the birds. This could be from the sidewalk, in your backyard, or in a local park. If you can see a bird, try to identify some nearby food sources, figure out which bird is singing, or try to follow a bird around. If birds are too fast-paced for you, then ants are slower and very enjoyable creatures to watch. Watch ants as they travel, see if you can follow their route, and discover how they are able to carry so much weight.
  • Watch a plant grow. Locate an interesting plant growing in your neighbourhood. I can be as simple as a dandelion in your front yard or a bulb you planted last fall. Grab your favourite journal and visit the plant each week. Spend some time observing the plant’s growth, the insects that are visiting it, other plants growing around it, the movement of the light, and how the plant shape and colour may change from week to week.
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If you’re looking for more ways to get outside and explore your neighbourhood this spring, consider attending a Jane’s Walk. Several Jane’s Walks have been arranged through the month of May. Visit www.greenup.on.ca/program/janes-walk-peterborough/ for more details.

If you’re looking for opportunities to get your hands dirty, you can volunteer with GreenUP programs. Check the GreenUP Calendar of Events at www.greenup.on.ca/events/ frequently as community planting projects will be posted throughout the planting season.

If you need an incentive to get active this May, Shifting Gears active transportation challenge runs from May 1st to 31st. Registration is now open at peterboroughmoves.com. New participants can register early to take advantage of New-to-Shifting workshops, which begin next week to get you ready in time to shift gears this May.

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