Volunteers remove pavement at the corner of Brock St. and Park St. in Peterborough, where a busy walkway in front of The Wine Shoppe on Park was transformed in 2016 from asphalt into a beautiful garden to divert 200 cubic meters of stormwater. GreenUP's fourth and largest Depave Paradise project will take place at the new Downtown Vibrancy Project site at the south end of Millennium Park, behind the No Frills parking lot, on October 11 and 12, 2018. (Photo: GreenUP)
The Downtown Vibrancy Project, led by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), is a collaboration that is breathing life back into several neglected areas of the downtown core.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Dawn Pond, GreenUP Depave Paradise and Downtown Vibrancy Coordinator.
The goal of this project is to demonstrate the potential for beautification in our downtown through citizen action and to create functional, valued, and ecologically friendly public gathering spaces. Each year, for the next three years, the Downtown Vibrancy Project will transform a site in downtown Peterborough with public feedback shaping our future projects.
“We are striving to take underused areas of the downtown to repurpose and transform them into vibrant, interactive, and lively public spaces,” explains Terry Guiel, executive director of the DBIA. “For a vibrant downtown, it is critical to create spaces that are attractive to visitors, residents, employees, and businesses, that also provide places to relax, interact with, and enjoy open space exhibits or entertainment.”
The GreenUP Depave Paradise program has partnered with the Downtown Vibrancy Project to help create this year’s vibrant vision. Depave Paradise is a national initiative of Green Communities Canada that encourages community groups, schools and businesses to transform neglected paved areas into healthy gardens. Depave Paradise demonstration projects encourage people to act together to make permanent positive changes in their neighbourhoods.
This site at 100 Water Street, behind No Frills and alongside the trail at Millennium Park in Peterborough, is the location of the next GreenUP Depave Paradise project, set to commence on October 11th. Volunteers will help to remove a section of asphalt from the road and replace it with a garden. (Photo: Dawn Pond)
This will be GreenUP’s fourth Depave project in Peterborough. It will take place at the new Downtown Vibrancy Project site at the south end of Millennium Park, behind the No Frills parking lot. On Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th, community volunteers will transform this unused section of Water Street located south of the No Frills entrance.
Previous Depave Paradise projects in Peterborough have all enjoyed success, receiving a great deal of interest from local residents, with the volunteer turn-out making light work of the asphalt removal. We are hoping to achieve the same success with the downtown project, as Peterborough’s largest Depave Paradise project yet.
At a staggering 787 square metres, it is almost four times larger than the next largest site, which is a beautiful rain garden that was planted in 2015 after the removal of 205 square metres of asphalt at the corner of Lansdowne Street and Brealey Drive.
Before and after photos of the Depave Paradise location at the corner of Brealey Drive and Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough shows the transformation that can happen when impermeable asphalt is replaced by greenspace, allowing water infiltration, reducing flooding and runoff, and creating a much more inviting space. (Photos: GreenUP)
Depave Paradise received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to conduct 36 depave projects by 2020. Peterborough is one of many communities across Canada delivering Depave Paradise to transform sites through community events that allow volunteers to pick up a pry bar or shovel and reclaim the soil in their community.
These transformations create resilient areas that offer real benefits for water quality.
“Green spaces filter polluted water into the ground, keeping contaminants away from our creeks, rivers, and lakes,” says Rose Bergeron from Green Communities Canada.
The Depave Paradise gardens are built with the urban water cycle in mind and help mitigate urban water run-off issues that are a result of the plethora of pavement and lack of green spaces typically found in cities. Once areas are transformed, these areas capture some of the urban run-off water and filter it naturally through the soil.
Depave Paradise has been successful across Canada since its inception in 2012 and continues to inspire projects across the country.
“Since 2012, Depave Paradise has removed nearly 5,000 square metres of pavement in 30 locations across Canada,” Bergeron explains. “This means close to 5,000 cubic meters of storm water and 873 kilograms of pollution are kept out of our waterways annually and these results are thanks to more than 8,500 work hours contributed by volunteers.”
In 2018, Depave Paradise projects are happening in Gatineau and Valleyfield, Quebec, Peterborough, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Hamilton, Ontario, and in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia.
“Let’s get dirty!” on October 11th and 12th. To sign up as a volunteer, or to get more information, visit greenup.on.ca/vibrancy. You can sign up as an individual or as a team of five to seven people. This is a great opportunity to get work colleagues and friends out to work together in a Depave Paradise team.
Envision the most vibrant downtown … what do you see? Want to get involved in future projects and have your say? Fill out our quick online survey and you are also welcome to phone or email us at 705-745-3238 ext. 200 or at dawn.pond@greenup.on.ca.
The Downtown Vibrancy Project is supported by many wonderful, local partners, without whom this large initiative would not be possible. These include, but are not limited to, Basterfield & Associates Inc., LETT Architects, Three Sisters Natural Landscapes, Jackson Creek Press, Mortlock Construction, City of Peterborough, GreenUP, and the DBIA. The project welcomes new partners!
Peterborough native Kathryn Durst is supplying the illustrations for Sir Paul McCartney's new children's book "Hey Grandude!", which will be published worldwide in September 2019. (Photo: Penguin Random House)
Penguin Random House has announced that former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has written a new children’s book — and it will feature illustrations by Peterborough native Kathryn Durst.
“It’s called Hey Grandude!,” McCartney says in a video announcing the book. “I wanted to write it for grandparents everywhere, so it gives them something to read to the grandkids at bedtime.”
Durst, who now lives in Toronto, grew up in Peterborough and graduated in animation from Sheridan College. In her third year, she completed an internship at Pixar Animation Studios. In addition to her animation work and illustrations for children’s books such as Vlad, the World’s Worst Vampire and Float, Flutter and the forthcoming Life with My Family, Durst also plays the accordian and is a puppeteer.
“A Canadian girl,” McCartney says in the video, referring to Durst as he displays one of her illustrations. “As you can see, she’s brilliant.”
In the video, McCartney explains that his grandchildren started calling him “Grandude”, a riff on the Beatles song “Hey Jude” that McCartney wrote for Julian Lennon when his father John was divorcing Cynthia.
“Meet Grandude, an intrepid explorer grandfather, and his four grandkids,” reads the description of the book on the Penguin Random House UK website.
“With his magical colourful postcards, Grandude whisks his grandchildren off on incredible adventures. Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches… It’s a wild rollercoaster ride with a twist of magic, and a heartwarming family story, inspired by Paul’s own experiences of being a grandfather.”
VIDEO: Paul McCartney announces his picture book
In 2005, McCartney co-wrote the children’s book High in the Clouds, about a squirrel in search of a tropical animal sanctuary, with Geoff Dunbar and Philip Ardagh.
For her part, Durst says she is “thrilled” to create the illustrations for Hey Grandude!.
“I just love adventure stories with a touch of magic,” Durst explains. “This story especially resonated with me because I have wonderful childhood memories of my dad taking my siblings and me on exciting adventures, just like Grandude does in the book.”
Some of Peterborough native Kathryn Durst’s illustrations for Sir Paul McCartney’s new children’s book “Hey Grandude!”, which will be published by Penguin Random House Canada on September 5, 2019. The book is available for pre-order now from amazon.ca. (Photos: Penguin Random House)
“I am very excited to be able to work with Paul McCartney on this project,” she says. “It has been such a treat to collaborate with such an inspiring and accomplished artist. We both want to make an exciting and beautiful book that kids will want to read again and again!”
The book will be available in Canada on September 5, 2019, published by Penguin Random House Canada, and can pre-ordered now (in hardcover or as an e-book) on amazon.ca.
The annual McLean Pumpkinfest is opening this Thanksgiving weekend in Buckhorn, and will be taking place every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) until Sunday, October 28th. (Photo: McLean Berry Farm)
Upcoming Municipal All-Candidates Meetings: Selwyn And Douro-Dummer
Voting day for the municipal and school board elections is just three weeks away!
The Kawartha Chamber is proud to be a partner on the following municipal All Candidates Meetings.
Township of Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting
Wednesday, October 10th at Bridgenorth United Church (new location)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Bridgenorth Business Association, Lakefield Herald, and the Kawartha Chamber.
Township of Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting
Thursday, October 11th at Douro-Dummer Community Centre (2893 Hwy. 28, Douro-Dummer)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by Dummer News and the Kawartha Chamber.
If you have a question for a candidate, email it to info@kawarthachamber.ca. Please include the subject line “All Candidates Question: [Insert Township Name Here]” and specify if the question is for a specific candidate or all candidates.
Support the Chamber’s Women’s Build Team for the Curve Lake Habitat Build
The Kawartha Chamber has formed a Women’s Build Team for the Habitat for Humanity build in Curve Lake First Nation. The Women’s Build Team is comprised of Chamber staff, volunteers, and members.
The Chamber is currently fundraising to help raise money for the build. For each dollar you donate, your name/business will be written on a ‘square foot’ of our house blueprint.
The Chamber would like to extend a big thank you to its recent donor, Beachwood Resort and Frederick’s Restaurant, for their generous donation.
The Chamber’s build day is Monday, October 22nd. If you would like to join the Chamber’s Women’s Build team, reach out to Stacey at membership@kawarthachamber.ca.
Tickets Available For The Chamber’s 19th Annual Awards Of Excellence & Social Gala
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Chamber’s 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala. It is taking place on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School.
Tickets are only $40 this year and include an appetizer and drink. Celebrate local businesses in the area with the Chamber!
There will be live and silent auctions, a cash bar, and music from Rhythm & Grace.
ServiceOntario And Kawartha Chamber Thanksgiving Hours
Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend on October 8th.
Please note that both the ServiceOntario office in Lakefield and the Kawartha Chamber office will be closed on Monday, October 8th.
The Chamber wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
NAFTA Agreement Reached
After more than a year of negotiations, NAFTA was renewed between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
The trade agreement will now be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Below are some sections of the renegotiated trade pact that may impact Canadian businesses.
Canada’s dairy market will be opened up to American farmers. In particular, Canada has agreed to allow U.S. dairy farmers 3.5% access to Canada’s dairy market without tariffs.
Canadian consumers will be able to purchase five times more international merchandise online without paying import duty.
Canada failed to reach a deal that would lift steel and aluminium tariffs.
Unlike steel and aluminum, there will be no auto tariffs on Canadian vehicles under the new trade pact. In particular, the US agreed to provide Canada with an “accommodation” to protect Canada’s auto industry in case the US decides to impose tariffs on auto imports.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is currently reviewing the details of USMCA before making their final assessment on its impact on Canadian businesses. Stay tuned.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Fall Policy Survey
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) launched its Fall Policy Survey last week.
Take the survey and let your voice be heard on the following topics:
The impact of government policy on your business
The overall state of the Ontario economy
Your confidence in their your own organization’s success.
The OCC is committed to ensuring that the new government understands the issues impacting business in this province. Help them express the voice of business loud and clear at Queen’s Park.
This survey is securely hosted by Navigator, an independent consulting firm. All responses are confidential.
Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development are hosting their first ever Rural Business Summit for entrepreneurs and business leaders in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
They are offering the Summit on two days, so you can choose to attend the day that is most convenient for you:
October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club in Fraserville
October 17th at Burleigh Falls Inn in Burleigh Falls
Both summits will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature the following presentations:
‘Building Opportunities in Rural Communities’ by Danielle Rocheleau of Laridae Consulting (Fraserville)
‘The Blank Slate Effect: How to Use an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Win in Business’ by Erin Bury, Marketing Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 (Burleigh Falls)
‘Succession Planning’ by Darryl Wade of Farm Life Financial, Matthew Savino of Savino HR Professionals, and Nicole Truman of Fox Law (Fraserville and Burleigh Falls)
There will also be two round table discussions focusing on the challenges and opportunities for rural businesses.
Registration is required for this free event as seating is limited. Please register by October 10 through Eventbrite for the date most convenient for you to attend:
Congratulations to Trinkets and Treasures on winning the Peterborough Examiner’s People’s Choice Award.
In celebration, Trinkets and Treasures and Tragically Hipp are throwing a party on Thursday, October 4th from 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be door prizes, draws and discounts.
The event is taking place at Trinkets and Treasures storefront at 46 Queen Street in Lakefield as well as at Tragically Hipp’s storefront. Stop by either location to join in the celebrations.
Timberline Custom Homes Wins Ontario Builders’ Association Award
Timberline Custom Homes won an Ontario Builders’ Association Award for their Stoney Cove Lake House. (Photo: Timberline Custom Homes)
Congratulations are in order for Timberline Custom Homes.
Timberline won an Ontario Builders’ Association Award for their Stoney Cove Lake House – Stoney Lake under the category Custom Home 5,000 to 10,000 square feet (architectural design by William Hicks of Hicks Design Studio).
There were lots of local Peterborough and Kawarthas trades and talent involved in this exceptional build.Timberline celebrates this win with all of them as well as Hicks Design Studio
Timberline was also a finalist (within the top three) on two other projects: Sky House – Stoney Lake (Finalist – Custom Home 3,001 to- 5,000 square feet) and Belmont Dreaming – Belmont Lake (Finalist – Custom Home 5,000 to 10,000 square feet).
Lakefield Farmers’ Market Ending The Season This Thursday
After an amazing 2018 season, this week marks the final week for the Lakefield Farmers’ Market until the 2019 season.
Stop by the Lakefield Farmers’ Market this Thursday (October 4) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre parking lot, next to Isabel Morris Park.
You will find a great selection of local vendors and artisans.
Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show This Weekend
Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting its Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend from October 6th to 8th.
There are going to be over 100 vendors exhibiting handmade crafts. You will find woodworking, clothing, home decor, jewelry and more.
The craft show is taking place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Admission to the show is $5. Children under 12 years old are free.
There will be free parking at the event.
Last Cottage Country Farmers’ Market At The Barn This Sunday
This upcoming Sunday (October 7) marks the final day for the Cottage Country Farmers’ Market at the Barn. The market was held every Sunday this summer.
Check out the market at Craftworks at the Barn (124 Lindsay Road) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday before it closes for the season.
Vendors are comprised of local small businesses selling fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and more.
McLean Pumpkinfest Opens This Weekend In Buckhorn
The pumpkin cannon at McLean Pumpkinfest, which runs every weekend until October 28th. (Photo: McLean Berry Farm)
The annual McLean Pumpkinfest is opening this Thanksgiving weekend in Buckhorn, and will be taking place every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from Saturday, October 8th until Sunday, October 28th.
The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. It is not open on Thanksgiving Monday.
Enjoy wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch (where you can pick your own pumpkin), corn mazes, a pumpkin cannon, straw bales to play on, entertainment by Tim Holland (daily at 1 and 3 p.m.), barnyard animals, pumpkin bowling, a bouncy castle, a haunted forest and much more.
The Township of Selwyn is hosting its free public skating events starting this month. Below is a list of the upcoming free public skate dates as well as the generous businesses sponsoring the skate that day.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre – Saturdays from 12 to 1 p.m.
October 6th, sponsored by Baker & Cole
October 13th, sponsored by Savage Arms
October 20th, sponsored by Lakefield IDA
October 27th, sponsored by Village Pet Food and Supply
Ennismore Community Centre – Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m.
October 7th, sponsored by John Young Trucking
October 14th, sponsored by Shaun Milne Signs
October 21st, sponsored by Kawartha Clean Air
October 28th, sponsored by Swish
Ladies Night Out In Lakefield – Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for Ladies Night Out in Lakefield are on sale now!
Ladies Night Out in Lakefield is taking place every Tuesday and Wednesday in November, starting November 6th until November 28th.
Enjoy an evening of shopping exclusive deals and socializing with wonderful ladies.
Evenings begin at 6 p.m. at The Village Inn where you can enjoy coffee, tea, and delicious baked goods. Then you are free to shop exclusive sales and discounts at all participating businesses. Finish the evening at the Thirsty Loon at 9:30 p.m. where you can enjoy a cocktail with your friends and take part in draws for prizes.
Tickets are just $16 and are available online or at Trinkets and Treasures in Lakefield.
Chamber Members Are Hiring
Sunshrine Day Spa and Salon – Guest Services
Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon is hiring for their Guest Services team.
They are looking for someone with a dynamic personality, killer organizational skills, and a stellar smile.
For more information or to apply, email your cover letter and resume to careers@sunshrine.com.
The Township is seeking a Financial Services Assistant to perform accounting duties as well as provide administrative support for the Finance Department.
Send your resume and cover letter to Kim Berry, HR Coordinator, at kberry@nexicom.net by 12 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
Otonabee Conservation is looking to hire a Watershed Biologist who is responsible for leading the development and delivery of science based monitoring programs related to water quality, water quantity and watershed health, including the development of data collection and management standards and protocols.
The BCC is looking for a director to lead and implement changes to the festival to increase attendance and sales, as well as strengthen the community engagement.
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your Member Information Centre account (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.
Dam Construction On The Trent Severn Waterway Starting This Fall
Parks Canada is investing more than $3 billion over the next five years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada.
Beginning this fall, you will notice that dams at Otonabee Lock 23 and Douro Lock 24 are under construction as part of this investment. Work is expected to be completed in early 2021.
Parks Canada is replacing the dams in order to improve water management capability for the Otonabee River section of the Trent Severn Waterway as well as replace aging infrastructure.
If you have questions about these projects, email ont.trentsevern@pc.gc.ca with “Otonabee River Dams” in the subject heading.
Upcoming Events
Ennismore Scarecrow Contest – October 1 – 22nd
Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting – October 10th
Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting – October 11th
Bucktoberfest – October 12th
Lang Pioneer: A Folk Song History of Peterborough Region – October 12 & 13th
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
Peterborough actress Kelaiah Guiel in a scene from a new promotional video for Big White Wall, an online website where you can anonymously seek support from others and find professional resources. (Photo: Ontario Telemedicine Network)
Peterborough actress Kelaiah Guiel has the lead role in a new promotional video for an online mental health support service in Ontario.
The video is part of a campaign to raise awareness of www.bigwhitewall.ca, a digital mental health support service that launched this past June.
Available 24/7, the website is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly.
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long Term Care commissioned Big White Wall — a UK company founded in 2007 by social entrepreneur Jen Hyatt — to offer its service to Ontario residents.
In the video, the 19-year-old Guiel portrays an art student or an artist who, while walking down a city street, notices a large white brick wall with a single message written in black marker: “Its scary what a smile can hide” (sic).
Using her own red marker, she writes “You don’t have to hide how you feel” beside it, and then leaves.
Either intentionally or accidentally, she leaves her kit of art supplies behind.
Other people then notice the messages on the wall and, using the markers and chalk from the kit she left behind, add their own messages to the wall.
Days or weeks later, she walks by the wall again and notices all the messages that people have added to the wall.
Her initial shock turns to tears of happiness, and the final scene shows the wall covered with messages with “You’re not alone” the largest message of all.
Guiel — who is the daughter of Terry Guiel, the executive director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area — began her acting career in 2015 at the age of 16, when she starred in an international BMW advertisement.
She has since worked on I’m On It (2015), Degrassi: The Next Class (2016), and has starred in leading roles including Rhiannon in Paranormal Witness (2016) and Jen in The Day Grunge Died (2017).
As for the video, it’s very effective at communicating the concept behind Big White Wall: a community where you can anonymously share your feelings and thoughts without stigma and receive the support of other members of the community.
VIDEO: Big White Wall starring Kelaiah Guiel
The Big White Wall website is intended for any Ontario resident over the age of 16 who is experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, stress, feeling low, depression, feeling out of control, trauma, and more.
All of these may be triggered by life events such as the loss of a loved one, relationship breakdowns, employment related issues, financial crisis, sexuality, isolation, or alcohol- or drug-related problems.
Features of the website include “Talkabouts”, a forum where you can interact with a supportive community, and “Bricks”, a virtual canvas for you to creatively express yourself with words and images and then share them on “The Wall” for other members.
The Wall is moderated by clinically trained mental health professionals 24/7. The “Wall Guides” also provide additional support for members to ensure safety and anonymity, and monitor the website for members who express ideas of self-harm.
But Big White Wall is more than just a website to express your innermost feelings and read those of others.
19-year-old Peterborough native Kelaiah Guiel has the lead role in the Big White Wall promotional video. She has been acting since she was 16 years old. (Photo: Kelaiah Guiel)
Guided support is also available, including multi-week interactive group courses to help your manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, manage anger and negative thinking, and more. Each course is based on current evidence and guided by a team of health professionals.
There are also other resources, including assessment tests where you can measure things such as your depression and anxiety level.
The website is currently only available in English.
It’s free to register and use, but you have to re-confirm your membership every six months.
According to the company behind Big White Wall, which has been available in the U.K. since its launch and in the U.S. since 2016, 67 per cent of members report improved well-being from using the service, such as reduced isolation, improving coping skills, and improved emotional health.
For almost half of the members, Big White Wall was their first step in accessing mental health support outside of professional intervention, and was where they shared an issue for the very first time.
Folk Under the Clock opens its 32nd season with a concert by The Young'uns (Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes, and David Eagle), one of Britain's best loved folk trio, at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 14, 2018. (Publicity photo)
October is a perfect month for getting out to live music. It’s not yet winter, but the weather is just cool enough to cozy up with your favourite beverage while listening to some tunes.
This month, there’s a lot of great music happening in Peterborough and the Kawarthas — in particular at the Market Hall in Peterborough. Enjoy!
Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 5
Choir! Choir! Choir! is not your average show, and definitely not your average choir. It’s a community choir established in 2011 in Toronto by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman and, on Friday, October 5th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146), it can include you!
Audience members arrive and are taught to sing parts of original arrangements of some beloved tunes. “It’s interacive theatre. It’s stand up comedy. It’s a concert like you’ve never seen before.” Choir! Choir! Choir! has performed with artists such as Patti Smith, David Byrne, Joel Plaskett, and much more.
Tickets are $35 at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org. The show begins at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
Steve Hill at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 6
There are one-man bands, and then there are really impressive one-man bands. Steve Hill is definitely in the second category. His music is driving electric-based blues and he does it well. On Saturday, October 6th, he will bring his show to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146).
Hill delivers excellent guitar chops and strong vocals, while he also provides some great drumming. He won the Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year in 2015 and multiple Maple Blues Awards this year.
Tickets for the show are $45 and are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
VIDEO: “Rollin’ & Tumblin / Stop Breaking Down / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” – Steve Hill
Mock Deer at The Garnet in Peterborough on October 7
Alt-folk artist Mock Deer (Ricky Damiani) from the UK is performing at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Sunday, October 7th.
His tunes are meaningful and expressive, and his selt-taught guitar style adds lush layers to his songwriting. Get out and suport an artist who has travelled a long way from hom to bring his tunes to us.
Tickets are $7 and are available at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting close to 8 p.m.
VIDEO: “Pork Chop Suites” – Mock Deer
The Music of ABBA at Showplace in Peterborough on October 12, 13, and 14
A special fundraiser for Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469) this month features a made-in-Peterborough show featuring your favourite tunes from Swedish pop music icons ABBA.
Showplace Celebrates The Music of ABBA includes 12 local singers (Bill Crane, Rosemarie Barnes, Roy Braun, Karen Ruth Brown, Kevin Carter, Christie Freeman, Gillian Harknett, Tim Jeffries, Heather Knetchel, Theresa McMullen, Darcy Mullen, and Kristin Taylor) and six dancers (Susie Cox, Heather Boyd, Madie Earle, Jake Roberts, and Melissa Earle).
You can expect to hear (and sing along to) famous tunes like “Dancing Queen”, “S.O.S.”, “Mamma Mia”, “The Name of the Game”, “Super Trouper”, “Fernando”, “Take a Chance on Me”, “The Winner Takes It All”, and many more.
There are three performances, at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 14th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $34, with proceeds going to the not-for-profit organization’s campaign to raise funds to purchase new seating for the main theatre.
You can get tickets at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
VIDEO: The ABBA Top 40: Their Greatest Hits
A Folk Song History at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene on October 12 and 13
Lang Pioneer Village (104 Lang Rd., Keene, 705-295-6694) plays host to two evenings of local music history and performance on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th, with both performances at 7:30 p.m.
A Folk Song History of the Peterborough Region in Words & Music will highlight the huge number of folk songs originating and coming through the area during the 20th century. These tunes were orally transmitted over the years and music scholar Edith Fowke is accredited with being an important figure in documenting these tunes.
The performers will be Dr. Allan Kirby, Cheryl Casslemand, Howard Baer, and Michael O’Toole. This should be a very interesting show for music lovers as well as those with an interest in local history.
VIDEO: “By the Hush, Me Boys” sung by 0. J. Abbott, Hull, Quebec, 1957
The Young’uns at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 14
Folk Under the Clock opens its 32nd season with a fantastic matinee show featuring English trio The Young’uns at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) on Sunday, October 14th.
Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes, and David Eagle hail from the Teeside area in northeast England. Their music is primarily acapella with great three-part harmonies and their show is a mix of quick-fire banter and social commentary along with those excellent harmonies.
They have played some pretty big festivals in Canada over the past couple years including Vancouver, Mariposa, Canmore. and Calgary Folk Fest.
The concert begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 are available the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
VIDEO: “John Hill” – The Young’uns
Rick Fines at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 19
Rick Fines is a homegrown Peterborough artist who has been performing in Canada and world-wide for several decades now. On Friday, October 19th, Rick brings his blues and folk and beyond sound to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) for a hometown show.
This show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rick’s most popular album Riley Wants His Life Back. He will also be performing some brand new tunes from his upcoming record. The band will feature Rob Phillips on keys, Richard Simpkins on bass, and John Crown on drums.
Tickets are $35 for general admission seats and $43 for assigned cabaret seating. Tickets are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
VIDEO: “Riley Wants His Life Back” – Rick Fines
Moon vs Sun (Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida) at Showplace in Peterborough on October 23
Two voices of the 1990s (and beyond) combine on Tuesday, October 23rd at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469).
Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) are partners off stage and they have endeavoured upon a project together on stage. Moon vs Sun is a combination of new originals, and pre-existing Our Lady Peace and Kreviazuk tunes.
Tickets are $53 and are available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
VIDEO: “I Love It When You Make Me Beg” – Moon vs Sun
Oysters 3 at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 27
Folk Under the Clock presents a second show in October, with a performance by Oysters 3 will perform on Saturday, October 27th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146).
The trio (John Jones, Alan Prosser, and Ian Telfer) is made up of the founding members of Oysterband, a critically acclaimed British folk rock and folk punk band that has been touring since 1976. Their tune “When I’m Up I Can’t Get Down” was famously coverd by Canada’s Great Big Sea.
Tickets are $45 and the show begins at 8 p.m. Get your tickets at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
A detail from Jordan Dunlop's painting 'On a Thread to Connect All Others'. This piece will be on display alongside a selection of Jordan's recent work at the Star X Gallery, opening on Friday, October 5th at 6 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Star X)
This October, we have new exhibits at the Art Gallery of Peterborough: ‘Glimmer of the Radiant real’ featuring the work of nine selected artists, and ‘Wonder Land’ by Connie Van Rijn.
A First Friday Art Crawl is on the horizon featuring Jamie Macaulay at Evans Contemporary, Jordan Dunlop at Star X, Justine Bauer at Coeur Nouveau, and ‘New Faces’, a group show at Acme Art & Sailboat Co including new paintings by Joe Stable.
The Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio is currently showing a series of abstract works by members, and later this month will host a show of work by the Outdoor Painters Group.
Artspace is currently showing an installation ‘Tensions’ by Amy Malbeuf, and will have a curator’s talk about the exhibit at Artspace on October 10th beginning at 7 p.m.
Art Gallery of Peterborough presents ‘Glimmers of the Radiant Real’
Sanaz Mazinani’s piece ‘Threshold’; video, mirrored acrylic, wood and silicone, 2015. (Photo courtesy of the artist and Stephen Bulger Gallery)
This group show features work by nine different creators: Katie Bethune-Leamen, the Broadbent Sisters, Daniel Griffin Hunt, Sanaz Mazinani, Sandy Plotnikoff, Mary Pratt, Cole Swanson, Catherine Telford-Keogh and Xiaojing Yan.
Their collective works play on our desire for transcendence, utilising surfaces that sparkle, shine and glimmer. We are drawn in by the play of light across and through these surfaces, and brought to uncertain places as we experience and muse on these creations. Presenting Partner: Partners in Art. Media Sponsor: Akimbo.
Drop by the opening reception and experience the show for yourselves on Saturday, October 13th at 2 p.m.. The exhibition will be on display until January 6th, 2019.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
Art Gallery of Peterborough presents ‘Wonder Land’ by Connie Van Rijn
‘Conflagration Oil’ (oil stick on Mylar, 2018) by Connie van Rijn. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Peterborough)
In this exhibit of nine new pieces by Connie Van Rijn, the artist works with layers of abstraction and representation to create rich, emotive compositions.
Colour and texture reveal themselves as light travels across these layered surfaces.
There will be an opening reception for this show, as well as ‘Glimmers of the Radiant Real’ on Saturday, October 13th at 2 p.m. The exhibition will be on display until January 6th, 2019.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located at 250 Crescent Street in downtown Peterborough and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. It offers free admission, barrier-free access, and a gallery shop. Parking is available in the Del Crary lot. For more information, call 705-743-9179 or visit agp.on.ca.
Artspace features ‘Tensions’ by Amy Malbeuf and a curator’s talk
‘Tensions’ by Amy Malbeuf, on display at Artspace. (Photo courtesy of Artspace)
‘Tensions’ is a body of work conceptually centred around various notions of tension. Using utilitarian materials such as tarp, Amy Malbeuf creates symbolic objects which connote her culture and historic connection to the land.
The installations ultimately represent tensions that arise, both physical and mental, in connection to her Métis heritage and cultural identity.
The exhibit will be on display until Saturday, October 20th, with a curator’s talk coming up on Wednesday, October 10th at 7 p.m., at Artspace. This talk is free of charge, and open to the public.
Please drop in and find out more about the work of this acclaimed artist.
Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough and offers barrier-free access (to all but Gallery 2, formerly known as the Mudroom) and free admission during regular open hours: Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George. For more information, call 705-748-3883 or visit artspace-arc.org.
Evans Contemporary presents ‘Notes on Plot’ by Jamie Macaulay
‘An Unreliable Year’ (2018, oil on panel, 12×9″) by Jamie Macaulay. (Photo courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
The work of Jamie Macaulay is rooted in an interest in architecture, topography and landscape.
‘Notes on Plot’ presents us with a series of visually poetic reflections and interpretations in the form of abstracted drawings and paintings.
The exhibit will be on display from Friday, October 5th until Saturday, October 27th, with an opening reception as part of the First Friday Art Crawl on October 5th from 6 to 11 p.m.
‘Gaudi’s Requiem’ by Jordan Dunlop. (Photo courtesy of Star X Gallery)
The recent paintings of artist Jordan Dunlop are explorations in gestural abstraction.
Jordan’s work is imbued with a sense of freedom and immediacy. Bright shapes and free-flowing forms radiate energy as one views these colourful pieces.
An opening reception will be held on Friday October 5th, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Crawl.
The show will be on display until October 27th.
Star X is located at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Regular hours of operation are Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Coeur Nouveau presents new work by Justine Bauer
A still from one of Justine Bauer’s new videos. (Photo courtesy of Coeur Nouveau)
Experimental filmmaker and photographer Justine Bauer has just finished a summer residency at Coeur Nouveau.
Drop by the gallery this October to see what new videos and photographs have developed over the course of her stay.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 5th from 6 to 11 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. Her work will be on display until Saturday, October 27th.
Coeur Nouveau is located on the 2nd floor of the Commerce Building at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company presents ‘New Faces’ and new paintings by Joe Stable
One of Joe Stable’s new paintings. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
This October, Acme will host a show of new work by Jaqueline Quinn, Donna Ireland, and Kerri Niemi.
The opening reception for ‘New Faces’ will be held in conjunction with the first Friday Art Crawl and a show of new paintings by Joe Stable (pictured above) will also be on display.
Drop by on opening night on October 5th from 6 to 11 p.m. to meet the artists and have a few refreshments.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Hours of operation are variable, please check Acme’s Facebook page.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio features ‘Driven to Abstraction’ followed by ‘Nature’s Splendour’
A detail from ‘Curiosity Satisfied’ by Barbara Reeves, one of the works on display until October 21st at the Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio as part of the “Driven to Abstraction” members’ group show. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio)
‘Driven to Abstraction’, a members’ group show of abstract art, is currently on display at Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio until Sunday, October 21st.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 24th, there will be another exhibit entitled ‘Nature’s Splendour’ . This will be comprised of nature scenes painted by the Outdoor Painters Group. The opening reception for this next exhibit will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 28th.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio is a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative, located at 420 O’Connell Road in Peterborough. Hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.kawarthaartists.org.
Victoria Hall in the Town of Cobourg is the location for several events taking place during Armistice 18, the largest commemoration in Canada of the 1918 armistice that ended the First World War, which runs until Remembrance Day. One of the events at Victorial Hall includes the play "Last Day, Last Hour" by Hugh Brewster, which is staged in the actual courtroom where the 1928 Currie libel trial took place. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
On Sunday, September 30th, Cobourg’s Victoria Hall hosted a VIP launch gala for Armistice 18 — a two-month commemoration by the Town of Cobourg of the signing on November 11, 1918 of the armistice that ended fighting in World War I (WWI) between the Allies and Germany.
Historian and featured playwright Hugh Brewster was among the many people to address the crowd regarding the exciting things Armistice 18 has planned for the community.
Event attendees included Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd, Cobourg Deputy Mayor John Henderson, and Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson.
Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson at the opening ceremony of Armistice 18 on Sunday, September 30, 2018, with a copy of “They Fought In Colour”, a new photographic exploration from The Vimy Foundation of Canada’s First World War experience presented for the first time in full, vibrant colour, with commentary from some of Canada’s leading public figures, including Paul Gross, Peter Mansbridge, Margaret Atwood, Tim Cook, and many others. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Guests were given a preview of scenes from two Armistice 18 theatrical productions (including the unique drama Last Day, Last Hour, set in the very room where it will be performed), an introduction to the exhibit of artist Charles Pachter (currently on display at the Art Gallery of Northumberland), and a general overview of everything else the Town of Cobourg has planned for visitors in the coming weeks.
“My goal is to get school kids to come here [to Armistice 18 events] they need to experience this,” says Last Day, Last Hour playwright Hugh Brewster.
Education and awareness are at the forefront of the initiative. A major goal of the program is to help new generations understand and appreciate the significance of Canada’s WWI soldiers and what was sacrificed in the name of freedom as we ramp up to November 11th, Remembrance Day 2018.
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“You have to understand how the world totally shifted during 1914 to 1918,” Brewster explains.
“The modern age was jumpstarted by this horrible war and at a huge cost. Canada became a nation — there were many sacrifices including from Cobourg. Before we bid the 100th anniversary farewell, we’re doing the biggest thing in Canada for the commemoration of the Armistice.”
A Town Steeped In History, United In Remembrance
Cobourg is rightfully proud of the program its developed for the centennial and, with a rich historical connection to the Great War, it’s the perfect town to honour the lives of fallen Canadian soldiers.
“What began as something much smaller, quickly grew to become the largest armistice event in the country,” says Deputy Mayor John Henderson, referring to Armistice 18.
“Our council did not hesitate to put up $50,000 towards this. When you allow innovation in terms of the arts, culture and history, it’s amazing what can be done. It’s okay to make your community important with cultural events.
“I hope that people from other communities will come and experience Armistice 18 with the hope that they may also decide to focus on the unique historical aspects of their own towns.”
Theatre: Last Day, Last Hour – Canada’s Great War on Trial
Hugh Brewster’s play “Last Day, Last Hour – Canada’s Great War on Trial” tells the story of the libel suit brought forward against a Port Hope newspaper in 1928 by Canada’s most illustrious WWI general, Sir Arthur Currie. The play is being staged in the same courtroom where the trial actually took place. (Photo: Canadian War Museum)
One of the most unique experiences included in Armistice 18 will be Hugh Brewster’s play, Last Day, Last Hour – Canada’s Great War on Trial, about the 1928 libel suit brought forward by Sir Arthur Currie, Canada’s most illustrious general of WWI.
After a front-page editorial in the Port Hope Evening Guide in 1927 charged that Currie needlessly wasted lives by sending troops into battle on November 11, 1918, the last day of the great war, Currie sued the newspaper for libel.
Not only is this a newly penned play, but you can experience this historical exploration of the trial in the very courtroom where it all took place: the drama is staged in the Old Bailey Court Room at Victoria Hall where the Currie libel trial actually took place 90 years ago.
Historian and playwright Hugh Brewster, who wrote the play “Last Day, Last Hour – Canada’s Great War on Trial” which will be performed during Armistice 18, signs a book during the opening ceremony on Sunday, September 30, 2018. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Dean Hustwick, Director of Community Services for the Town of Cobourg, explains how Brewster’s play was the launching point from which Armistice 18 grew:
“It all started with a discussion with Hugh Brewster about his play Last Day, Last Hour. Hugh was originally going to stage the play in Whitby, but the thought of having a reenactment of the trial that actually occurred in this building was very profound. It was one of Hugh’s dreams to see his play performed in this building.
“We also realized that we wanted to build a much bigger commemoration for Armistice so we brought in the Northumberland Players, council members, and we began creating opportunities and adding experiences more in line with the idea of a theatre festival.”
Art: Works by Charles Pachter at the Art Gallery of Northumberland
A detail from “Airborne” by Charles Pachter, one of the paintings by the leading contemporary Canadian artist on display at “We Forget: Commemorating the First World War” at the Art Gallery of Northumberland. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Gallery Director Olinda Casimiro will be showcasing the work of one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter, at the Art Gallery of Northumberland (AGN).
“The exhibit is called Lest We Forget: Commemorating the First World War,” Casimiro says. “The exhibition consists of 12 works of art and the gallery was thrilled to invite Charles Pachter to display his works here.”
Vibrant and colourful, Pachter uses flat colours to create bold, simplified images with his paintbrush — without infusing his war-themed paintings with the violence of war itself.
Artist Charles Pachter with his painting “Tank Top” at the opening ceremony of Armstice 18 in Cobourg on Sunday, September 30, 2018. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
“I’m most interested in my work to reduce an idea to its simplest pure form,” Pachter says. “I’m into clarity, even an image that seems so simple can be very difficult to paint.”
Pachter, a historian himself, wanted to capture the First World War without focusing on the obvious violence of war itself. In one painting, a simple aircraft is flying high up in the sky on a field of blue — emblematic of the war, but very far from the trenches.
Paintings such as “The Healers”, “Tank Top” and “Cortege” will be on display at the AGN during Armistice 18. Pachter will be leading a discussion on his work at the gallery on Saturday, October 20th at 2 p.m.
Historical Exhibits: War Photographs and More
One of the centrepieces of Armistice 18 is the display of 40 panoramic photographs taken by Canada’s most prominent war photographer William Rider-Rider that haven’t been displayed since 1989. Pictured is one of Rider-Rider’s panoramic photographs from Library and Archives Canada, showing Canadian soldiers entering the Square in Cambrai, France in October 1918. The retreating Germans set fire to the town, but the rapid occupation allowed much of the city to be saved from the flames.
Canada’s Hundred Days is a remarkable exhibit of war photographs and one of the most interesting Armistice 18 anecdotes. The discovery of more than 40 panoramic photographs taken by Canada’s most prominent war photographer, William Rider-Rider, happened just months before Armistice 18 as set to kick off in late September.
“This exhibit is one of the centerpieces of Armistice 18,” says the Town of Cobourg’s Dean Hustwick.
“This photograph collection hasn’t been seen since the late eighties. Official war photographer William Rider-Rider’s photographs have been sealed up in a crate in the basement of this building since 1989 when they were last displayed. A month or two ago the crate was discovered and these remarkable photographs were found inside. All of these photos are from the National Archives.”
“Trench Art and Trench Life” showcases objects created and owned by WWI soldiers from the collection of Garnet Barber, the Royal Canadian Military Institute, and family archives. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
The Great War in Colour, sponsored by The Vimy Foundation, showcases colourized WWI photos that can be viewed at Victoria Hall or purchased as a book. If you find colourized war photos interesting, The Vimy Foundation is always looking for support to work with the National Film Board of Canada to create more colourized archival photos and film. If you would like to donate and support the Vimy Foundation, please visit www.vimyfoundation.ca.
Trench Art and Trench Life is a fascinating exhibit that showcases objects created and owned by WWI soldiers from the collection of Garnet Barber, the Royal Canadian Military Institute, and family archives.
How Can You Experience Armistice 18?
During the months of October and November, there are many events scheduled in Cobourg. Whether you are interested in seeing a play, hearing a speaker, or taking a self-guided walking tour, Armistice 18 has something that should appeal to everyone.
If you’re looking for something to do that is free and can be done at your own leisure, the Poppy Trail is a self-guided WWI walking tour in historic downtown Cobourg. You can obtain your free printed guide at Victoria Hall on weekends between October 14th and November 4th.
History and art exhibitions at Victoria Hall are ongoing from now until November 11th, and are open to the public Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on weekends from noon to 4pm. You can also attend a talk with Charles Pachter on Saturday, October 20th at 2 p.m. at the AGN.
Armistice 18, which runs until Remembrance Day in the Town of Cobourg, features music, art, speakers, film, exhibits, and theatre, all commemorating the centennial of the 1918 armistice between the Allies and Germany ending the First World War. (Graphic: Town of Cobourg)
The Armistice 18 Speakers Series includes esteemed war historian Jack Grandstein on October 14th, Canadian War Museum historian Tim Cook on October 21st, and popular historical writer Charlotte Gray on November 4th.
Theatrical productions include Mary’s Wedding at the Firehall Theatre, The Stars On Her Shoulders at Victoria Hall, and Last Day, Last Hour, also at Victoria Hall.
For dates and ticket availability, please contact the Victoria Hall box office by phone 1-855-372-2210 or online at www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com. The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall is located at 55 King Street West in the heart of downtown Cobourg. Ask the box office about theatre/speaker packages while booking your theatre tickets.
Armistice 18 runs in Cobourg from now until November 11th. To learn more and plan your itinerary, please visit www.armistice18.ca.
The "Little Station House", Port Hope's first railway station, was relocated this past summer to Lent Lane. Not-for-profit arts organization Critical Mass is leasing the building from Architectural Conservancy Ontario Port Hope and transforming it into a creative hub for the community. (Photo courtesy of Critical Mass)
Port Hope’s first railway station is on its way to becoming a creative hub for the community.
Critical Mass, the not-for-profit arts organization in Port Hope that’s leading the transformation of the “Little Station House”, invited VIA Rail employees to paint the interior of the former railway station during Ontario Culture Days this past weekend (September 29 and 30).
VIA Rail employees and their families volunteered to paint the interior of the Little Station House. Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, VIA Rail has launched its “40 sustainable actions in 40 Canadian communities” initiative. (Photo courtesy of Critical Mass)
Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, VIA Rail has launched its “40 sustainable actions in 40 Canadian communities” initiative, where employees work closely with members of communities from coast to coast.
In addition to the volunteer painters, local businesses — including Kingsmill Kitchens and Baths, Benjamin Moore, and Olympus Burger — donated supplies and food for the volunteer painting effort.
Critical Mass is partnering with the building’s current owner, Architectural Conservancy Ontario Port Hope (ACO), to lease the former railway station and transform it into a creative community art space for exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Although the early history of the Little Station House is unknown, the small one-story building was built in the mid 1850s, with its frame construction, diagonal match board cladding, and low-pitched gable roof typical of a 19th-century railway station.
One theory is that the station was originally a whistle stop for the Port Hope, Lindsay and Beaverton Railway Company. Another theory holds that it was the original railway station for the Grand Trunk Railway in Port Hope.
When the former Grand Trunk Railway Station was built in 1856, the building was moved east and became a baggage shed. After it was no longer needed, the building was donated to a railroad employee and moved to his private property.
The municipality of Port Hope recognized the building for its heritage value in 1980.
A “before” photo: volunteers have a lot of work to do to transform the interior of the former railway station, which is estimated to be around 160 years old, into a community art space. (Photo courtesy of Critical Mass)
Later acquired by ACO, the building needed to be moved or else it would be demolished as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative to relocate historic low-level radioactive waste. ACO approached the municipality to approve permanently relocating the Little Station House to Lent Lane, the original location of the Port Hope, Lindsay and Beaverton Railway’s waiting room for passengers from the downtown hotels to board the train.
The building was moved in June 2018, with the cost of relocation and a new foundation funded by ACO, the Port Hope Area Initiative, and the municipality.
For Critical Mass, the moving of the Little Station House has sparked an interesting and timely reflection around the idea of migration, and how the theme of migration has played a role, both past and present, in the shaping of Port Hope’s identity.
A “before” photo: once renovations of the interior of the Little Station House are completed, it will be used for art exhibitions, workshops, and more. (Photo courtesy of Critical Mass)
The organization will explore contemporary visual art interpretations of migration and shared dialogue through a series of artist-led workshops, installations and exhibits, and through social connections and art happenings at and around the little station.
For more information on Critical Mass, visit criticalmassart.com. For updates on the transformation of the Little Station House, follow the organization on Instagram @criticalmassart.
Choir! Choir! Choir! co-founders Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman on stage at Massey Hall in Toronto. Adilman and Goldman will lead an audience at Market Hall in Peterborough in a performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (and more) on October 5, 2018. (Photo: Joseph Fuda)
When the architect of what has become an undisputed success is asked to reflect on the idea that sparked his or her journey, ‘simple’ is rarely part of the answer.
Market Hall presents Choir! Choir! Choir!
When: Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $35 general admission
Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
That’s certainly the case when Daveed Goldman recounts the origins of Choir! Choir! Choir!, an interactive community choir experience that he and co-founder Nobu Adilman have brought to audiences around the globe, both live and via YouTube in the form of some 15,000 subscribers and more than 10 million views.
On Friday, October 5th, Choir! Choir! Choir! will make its Peterborough debut at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, 705-749-1146). Tickets to the 8 p.m. show cost $35 at the box office or order online at markethall.org.
“Nobu and I got a bunch of people together in the winter of 2011 to sing but we had no real idea; we didn’t know what we were doing and, in some ways, we still feel like we don’t know what we’re doing,” says Goldman.
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen (featuring Rufus Rainwright)
“We had done something for a mutual friend’s birthday. Our friend was a musician and had a lot of friends who were musical, so a sort of makeshift choir was put together at this birthday. That was when Nobu and I first got involved doing something. After that we kind of wanted to do it again, but it took about two and a half years before we did.
“We did the first night and people were very interested in continuing to do this. So we did and just never stopped. We had no intention of doing it beyond even once or twice. There was no plan but it was clear early on that there was something there.”
There was, and still is, something there.
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman founded Choir! Choir! Choir! in 2011 when they assembled a makeshift choir to help celebrate a friend’s birthday. Since then, Choir! Choir! Choir! has amassed a passionate community of singers as well as a large fan base on YouTube. (Photo: Choir! Choir! Choir!)
Along with touring — Choir! Choir! Choir! will depart Peterborough for October stops in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston to name a few destinations — Goldman and Adilman host a twice-weekly drop-in singing event at Clinton’s Tavern in Toronto.
Past stages graced include Massey Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Juno Awards while guest singers have Rufus Wainwright, Patti Smith, Bruce Cockburn, and Sarah Harmer.
How Choir! Choir! Choir! works is brilliantly simple.
Each show attendee receives a song lyric sheet — “the template for the night” as Goldman terms it. For the Market Hall show, Leonard Cohen’s 1984 song ‘Hallelujah’ will be “the centerpiece of the night.”
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The audience will also sing other Canadian classic songs, led by Goldman and Adilman, but a vocal arrangement for ‘Hallelujah’ will be taught and performed.
“We introduce ourselves, we try to connect with the audience, we warm them up … anything can happen,” says Goldman.
“Then we’ll start working on the song. But even within that process there are so many tangents. We’re always trying to mess with it. I’m always trying to throw Nobu off and he’s trying to throw me off. It’s part of the fun of the night. We get to the point where we sing, but how we get there I don’t think people expect. The audience thinks it’s going to be one way and it’s nothing like that.”
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman leading an audience in song. “It’s just a lot of fun. We keep it really light and fun and silly.” (Photo: Choir! Choir! Choir!)
“The performance of the song is very special but it’s fun to look at how we got there. We were totally not learning but all of sudden we sang this song. We just sort of nudge them along. It’s just a lot of fun. We keep it really light and fun and silly.”
As leaders of corporate team-building sessions during which they share their story and their core message that being made vulnerable often leads to great things, both Goldman and Adilman know a thing or two about empowering others to realize their potential.
Choir! Choir! Choir!, says Goldman, has a therapeutic benefit for those who allow themselves to be open to the experience.
“The community aspect is huge,” says Goldman. “That’s something we didn’t really see going into it. Whether people go once a week, once a month or twice a week, they see familiar faces and they celebrate musical memories from points in their lives. It’s like ‘I’m not the only one who this song mattered to.’
“It empowers people to feel like they’re not alone; to feel strong and be part of something bigger than themselves but it also makes them feel good.”
VIDEO: Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & the Papas
For both Goldman and Adilman, the joy lies in being on stage, although Goldman readily admits “the grind” wears them down.
“We’ll look at each other and sometimes we’ll say ‘I just so don’t want to go on stage. I want to be at home. Anything else but this right now.’ Then the night finishes and we’ll look at each other and say ‘Okay, that was awesome.'”
“Being on stage is the best. I’m a singer. This is a perfect combination of all these things for me, and for Nobu as well, so I think the performance side of it is huge for us. The fact that we get to create something for people is the icing in many ways. I get to sing these songs and I get to arrange them and celebrate them every week. That gives me a lot of satisfaction.
“It’s a pretty fun job. When you see how much people are enjoying it, it’s hard to not appreciate that people want to do this with us. We go to all these different places and work with all these different people. It’s a bit of a dream. We feel very fortunate.”
VIDEO: “Bobcaygeon” at Choir! Choir! Choir! tribute to Gord Downie in Toronto
Eight years and hundreds of live shows since the Choir! Choir! Choir! formula was first tried, Goldman says there isn’t a set end date.
That said, he acknowledges “everything has a life cycle. Like anything else, it could be over tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, two years from now. We don’t know.
“I do know people will always want to sing with other people. I don’t see that ever going away.”
Off stage, Choir! Choir! Choir! has been very busy as well. In 2016, the Choir! Choir! Choir! Foundation was launched to formalize the founders’ commitment to fundraising activities. The resulting 2015 C!C!C! Sings For Syria campaign raised $70,000 and sponsored two families to come to Toronto.
And in 2016, the 25 Days of Charity! Charity! Charity! campaign raised $50,000 for 25 local, national and international organizations.
For more information about Choir! Choir! Choir!, visit www.choirchoirchoir.com. A complete listing of the songs rehearsed and performed by show audiences is available on Google Docs.
People gather around a display at Love Local Expo, the region's largest business trade show, in 2016. For the first time ever, this year's Love Local Expo takes place at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough. Featuring more than 90 local businesses, Love Local Expo runs from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The event is free, there's lots of free parking, and there will be prizes including a notebook computer. (Photo: Peterborough Chamber of Commerce)
This week’s round-up of business news features the Love Local Expo in Peterborough this week (Wednesday, October 3), the cast of IT dropping by Kettle Drums restaurant, Hunter County Cuisine’s relaunch as Hunter Street Tavern, Nateures Plate vegan restaurant coming to downtown Peterborough, the Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students, and the unveiling and lighting of the restored Fenelon Theatre marquee in Fenelon Falls.
Also featured is the soft launch of the Innovation Cluster’s partnership with Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Lakefield’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch being named Canada’s most disruptive start-up, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board announcing its new superintendent of business services, and Peterborough startup GMI Canada launching its DoNoodle occupational health and safety management app.
New events added this week include FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect features Kelli and Tony Grady of Grady’s Feet Essentials on October 9th, a Small Business Week seminar on mental health and business in Fenelon Falls on October 15th, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Peterborough on October 17th, and a multimedia channel workshop featuring five speakers from radio, television, newspaper, and digital (including kawarthaNOW’s publisher Jeannine Taylor) on October 18th.
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Visit more than 90 Peterborough businesses at the Love Local Expo on October 3
Don’t forget to drop by Love Local Expo, the region’s largest business trade show event of the year, from noon to 7 p.m. this Wednesday (October 3) at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough).
Presented by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, the trade show features more than 90 Peterborough businesses with interactive booths and displays. The event is free, there’s lots of free parking, and the Evinrude Centre is an accessible facility with elevators.
Love Local Expo also features special zones featuring selected businesses and resources, including the “Wellness Zone” (sponsored by Dr. Brenda Tapp and her Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine), the “Green Zone” (sponsored by Peterborough Distribution Inc.), and the “Start & Grow Zone” (sponsored by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the Innovation Cluster). There’s also the Networking Café.
The event also features prizes, including a door prize of a HP Probook notebook computer from MicroAge Peterborough.
Young cast of IT drops into Kettle Drums in Peterborough
Kettle Drums owner Cam Green (third from right) with some of the cast from the 2017 IT film, which was partly shot in Port Hope in 2016. Filming on the IT sequel, where the young characters from the 2017 film are portrayed by adult actors, is wrapping up filming in Port Hope this month. (Photo: Cameron Green)
Some of the young actors from the 2017 IT film dropped into Kettle Drums restaurant in downtown Peterborough last Thursday (September 27).
The actors, who portrayed members of the film’s so-called “Losers’ Club” — including Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh), Chosen Jacobs (Mike Hanlon), Jeremy Ray Taylor (Ben Hanscom), Wyatt Oleff (Stanley Uris), and Jaeden Lieberher (Bill Denbrough) — came by for dinner.
“They were incredibly nice and very respectful,” says Kettle Drums owner Cameron Green, who posted a photo with the group on his Facebook page.
The 2017 IT film was partly shot in Port Hope, and filming on the IT sequel — where the young characters from the 2017 film are portrayed by adult actors — is wrapping up filming in Port Hope this month.
Hunter County Cuisine is now Hunter Street Tavern Bar and Grill
Hunter County Cuisine (211 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) recently relaunched as Hunter Street Tavern Bar and Grill, with a grand re-opening celebration last Friday (September 28).
The restaurant has changed its concept, decor, and menu. It now offers pub-style foods, a broader range of ales, new casual seating with the installation of booths, and new televisions so you can watch a game and stay current on scores.
Nateures Plate vegan restaurant coming to downtown Peterborough
Nate and Danielle White will be launching a new vegan restaurant in the current location of Brio Gusto in downtown Peterborough in December. (Photo: Nateures Plate / Instagram)
Nate and Danielle White are opening Nateures Plate in downtown Peterborough in December.
The new plant-based eatery and bar will be located in the current location of Brio Gusto (182 Charlotte St., Peterborough), which is closing this week (October 5) after 15 years in business.
“We’re all about the nature on the plate, as long as it’s vegan!” according to Nate and Danielle’s website. “We’re cooking up vegan food for the increasingly popular lifestyle all over. Nate’s meat alternatives will have you questioning… ‘is it vegan?’. If we can achieve the same taste, texture and satiation as classic omnivor meals using plant based ingredients, why wouldn’t you ditch the cholesterol and cruelty.”
Applications open for Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students
FastStart Peterborough is inviting students from Trent University and Fleming College students to submit their innovative business ideas for the fourth annual Pitch It! competition for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Up to five finalists will be invited to pitch their ideas before a panel of industry judges at Trent University’s Symons campus in a Dragons’ Den style competition. Participating students can win $500, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, and receive help to bring their innovative idea to market.
Applications close on Friday, October 19th. The top 10 finalists will be announced on November 8th, and the final pitch competition (which is open to the public) takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th,
Restored Fenelon Theatre marquee officially unveiled and lit up in Fenelon Falls
Lights, Camera, Action…………
Not necessarily in that order!
Congratulations
To all the hard working volunteers
Who made this happen!
Posted by Peter Witt on Saturday, September 29, 2018
The iconic marquee sign from the former Fenelon Theatre was officially lit up last Saturday (September 29) in Fenelon Falls.
The sign — which was saved when the theatre was demolished in November 2016 and restored by a group of volunters and Maryboro Lodge (The Fenelon Museum) over the past two years — is located at 15 Oak Street, across from Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio and next to the Fenelon Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Office.
The restoration and installation was made possible through donations from local residents and businesses, along with funding from the Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund, Powerlinks, the 50/50 Community Project Capital Funding Initiative and the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation’s (CFDC) / FedDev Ontario’s Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP).
Soft launch of Innovation Cluster partnership with Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Representatives and clients of the Innovation Cluster and the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster)
Last Monday (September 24), the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) hosted a soft launch in partnership with the Innovation Cluster at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough to promote Canada — and specifically Peterborough — to Brazilian companies looking to expand to North America.
Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett provided the opening address at the event, followed by a presentation and a tour of the incubator by Michael Skinner, President and CEO of the Innovation Cluster as well as Startup Chair of the BCCC.
“This launch has provided a great opportunity for Brazil startups to experience the quality of life Canada has, especially in a community like Peterborough,” said Carolina Mangabeira Albernaz, Director Business Development of BCCC. “With Michael Skinner being the Startup Chair for BCCC, the access to innovation becomes much easier for Brazil startups to connect to this region.”
At the event, clients of the Innovation Cluster — including Ribitt co-founder Ribat Chowdhury, Transit One founder Husayn Dharshi, and Kavtek co-founder Sanu Somaweera — spoke about growing their companies in the Peterborough region.
The Workforce Development Board and New Canadians Centre also spoke later in the day, speaking on the available resources including immigration and labour market support.
“Creating a connection between Brazil and Peterborough’s startup community allows for rapid economic growth and innovation,” says Skinner. “Startups in Brazil and Peterborough gain an abundance of new connection opportunities while growing their business.”
Lakefield’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch named Canada’s most disruptive start-up
Loch’s flagship collection features wood frames crafted from 500-year-old timbers from the depths of the Great Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Loch)
At the 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards gala on September 20th, Peterborough’s eco-eyewear manufacturer Loch was named the most disruptive start-up.
Loch’s flagship collection features wood frames crafted from 500-year-old timbers from the depths of the Great Lakes.
At the event, which featured brands such as Best Buy and Indigo, Loch came out on top in the small business category, winning $50,000 in free shipping credits and a $50,000 marketing prize package.
Loch Director Tim Waggoner calls it a “game-changing prize for a game-changing brand.” He says the prize will give Loch a buffer to roll out its new try-at-home program, which allows customers to try on three pairs of glasses at home without paying for shipping,
In addition to the Canada Post prize, Loch has also been selected as one of 15 Canadian designers to be featured in a curated collection in Canada House in London, UK as part of London Fashion Week.
Trillium Lakelands District School Board announces new superintendent of business services
Tim Ellis. (Photo courtesy of TLDSB)
Trillium Lakelands District School Board trustees have approved the appointment of Tim Ellis as the board’s new Superintendent of Business Services.
Ellis replaces Bob Kaye, who is retiring after 28 years with the board. He will be responsible for system fiscal management and accountability, as well as leadership of facility and transportation departments.
Ellis will be leaving his position at York Region District School Board, where he has been the senior manager of finance since 2012. His previous positions included comptroller of finance at Toronto District School Board, senior manager at Toronto Catholic District School Board, and budget analyst at Durham District School Board.
He will begin his new position on November 1st.
Peterborough startup GMI Canada launches DoNoodle occupational health and safety management app
Introducing DoNoodle, an Occupational Health and Safety app that will help employees to remain safe while saving the company money. It provides the infrastructure to integrate OHS into everyday tasks by reminding them of the risks, hazards and required PPE's. #healthandsafety #OHS #mobileapp #WSIB #MOL
Peterborough startup GMI Canada, which provides occupational health and safety management services, has launched DoNoodle, an mobile app that provides the infrastructure to integrate occupational health and safety into employees’ everyday tasks.
Through the app, employers will no longer have to chase down inspection checklists, ensuring that they are completed and signed. DoNoodle provides notifications that follow up to supervisors, and reports can be customized to employers needs resulting in 88% reduction in claims. By reminding employees of the risks, hazards and how to safeguard against risks can reduce claims substantially.
DoNoodle has been designed for any industry to use. It can be used to support ISO requirements, COR, quality, preventive maintenance in manufacturing, municipalities, construction, oil and gas, and pipeline construction.
GMI Canada is looking to do on-site implementation and training with new companies that sign up. Early adopters of the technology will receive a discounted rate.
Businesses interested in testing the app can contact GMI Canada through www.gmicanada.ca.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre hosts business fundamentals workshop in Peterborough on October 2
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is hosting “Business Fundamentals: Business Planning” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
Part of the organization’s Business Fundamentals Workshop series, this session is designed to give you a strong foundation in business planning, and the importance of a comprehensive business plan. The organization will share tools available for creating a business plan and its top tips for creating a plan ready to share with banks and funding agencies to secure financing.
You will leave the section with a completed Business Model Canvas covering customer segments, value proposition, channels to market, customer relationships, revenue streams, key activities + resources, key partnerships, and cost structures.
Next Kawartha Chamber B.O.S.S. session takes place on October 2
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next B.O.S.S. (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) session is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at Camp Kawartha (1010 Birchview Rd., Douro-Dummer).
The session will explore team building programs, practices, and activities, and discuss the importance of establishing trust, setting goals, and honouring the goals of others. Refreshments will be provided.
Scotia Wealth Management Town Hall in Peterborough on October 2
Scotia Wealth Management is hosting a town hall informative session from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough).
The company hopes the evening will provide unique insights and benefits to business owners and members of the community. This is the first event of its kind hosted by Scotia Wealth Management and ScotiaMcLeod, and will feature its internal partners and advisors shareing the stage to talk about their specialities and to take questions from the audience.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect features Kelli and Tony Grady of Grady’s Feet Essentials on October 9
FastStart Peterborough’s E-Connect — a monthly forum connecting Peterborough’s entrepreneurs and start-ups with our region’s most accomplished advisors, experts and investors — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
This month’s E-Connect features speakers Tony Grady and Kelli Grady, co-owners of Grady’s Feet Essentials.
Free appetizers will be served and drinks are available.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts New Venture Session in Peterborough on October 10
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting New Venture Session from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The New Venture Session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or startups looking for support in the business community. The session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs that are available for entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, the business model canvas exercise, how to access support from the Business Advisory Centre, and getting started on the “Startup Checklist”.
Small Business Week Mental Health and Business Seminar in Fenelon Falls on October 15
The Bancroft, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton Highlands, and Lindsay Chambers of Commerce are hosting a Mental Health and Business seminar for Small Business Week, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club (41 Bond St. W., Fenelon Falls).
Sponsored by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and WSIB, a panel of experts will discuss mental health in the workplace, including the impact on business, current trends, and tools for business owners.
Rural Business Summit 2018 in Fraserville on October 16 and in Burleigh Falls on October 17
Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development are hosting a Rural Business Summit in two locations this October.
The Rural Business Summit is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and movers and shakers who have big aspirations for their small communities in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. It will include “Marketing your Small Town Business” with WorkCabin.ca Founder Gregg McLachlan, and a Succession Planning Panel Discussion with local experts Darryl Wade from Farm Life Financial, Matthew Savino from Savino HR Professionals, and Nicole Truman of Fox Law.
The summit will also feature the opportunity for round table discussion with other rural business leaders from Peterborough & the Kawarthas, to explore challenges being faced by rural businesses, followed by a discussion of opportunities and objectives moving forward.
The Rural Business Summit in Fraseville takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club (1702 Cedar Valley Rd, Fraserville), and in Burleigh Falls from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th at the Burleigh Falls Inn (4791 Ontario 28, Lakefield).
Both events are free and include lunch, but seating is limited. Register in advance on Eventbrite (Fraserville or Burleigh Falls).
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Peterborough on October 17
Tickets are selling quickly for the Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, which takes place on Wednesday, October 17th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough), with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Awards will be presented for Business Citizen of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Skilled Trades, Tourism, Retail, Professional Services, Customer First, Local Focus, Innovation / Research & Development, Commercial Development or Renovation, Marketing & Promotion, Environmental Practices, Health & Wellness, Not-for-Profit, Employer of the Year, Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year, Micro Business – Less than 5 employees, and Hospitality. Business Student Leadership Prizes and 4-under-40 Profiles will also be recognized.
Tickets are $40+HST and include one complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
Five speakers at multimedia channel workshop in Peterborough on October 18
Sofie Andreou & Associates is hosting “Peterborough’s Multimedia Channel Workshop” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th in the boardroom at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
The workshop — which covers radio, television, newspaper, and digital — features five speakers: Janet Di Bello, Broadcast and Digital Account Executive; Jeffery Jones, Peterborough Examiner Account Manager; Jeannine Taylor, Founder and Publisher of kawarthaNOW.com; Brenda O’Brien, General Sales Manager, Global News; and host Sofie Andreou.
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