The YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 23, 2018 features a sit-down or take-out lunch donated by local restaurants and businesses, and your choice of either a hand-crafted bowl donated by a local artisan or a charitable tax receipt. All proceeds from the event wil go to support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's nutritional programs. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)
Tickets are now on sale for the annual YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Empty Bowls fundraiser, which takes place this year from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 23rd.
By purchasing a ticket, you will receive a lunch of soups, salads, breads, and desserts donated by local restaurants and businesses, as well as a hand-crafted bowl donated by members of the Kawartha Potters Guild, Kawartha Wood Turners Guild, and Artisans Centre Peterborough.
New this year, you can select a charitable tax receipt in lieu of the hand-crafted bowl.
On February 23rd, you can choose to enjoy a sit-down lunch at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough) or pick up a pre-ordered lunch from the YWCA (216 Simcoe Street, Peterborough).
Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (327 Charlotte St, Peterborough) is the title sponsor for this year’s event, with Cornerstone Family Dentistry (681 Reid St., Peterborough) the to-go lunch sponsor.
Tickets are $35 for either the sit-down or to-go lunch, which includes an artisan bowl or a charitable tax receipt, or you can buy a $45 “early bird” ticket for exclusive early access for the best selection of lunch options and bowls.
Tickets are limited, and you can get them now online at www.ywcagifts.com , by calling 705-743-3526, or by visiting the YWCA office.
All proceeds from YWCA Empty Bowls directly support YWCA JustFood and Crossroads Shelter’s Nutritional Wellbeing Program, helping local women and children enjoy fresh ingredients, learn life-changing food skills, and build community.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of the Kawarthas calling for up to 15 cm of snow today.
The special weather statement includes Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Hastings, but Haliburton is not affected.
A low pressure system from Texas is expected to bring between 5 and 10 cm of snow for most of the region, although areas close to Lake Ontario such as Cobourg and Port Hope may see as much as 10 to 15 cm.
Brief bursts of heavier snow and occasional periods of low visibility will result in poor winter driving conditions during the morning and afternoon commute. Motorists should allow much extra time to reach their destination.
The snow is expected to end later this morning or early this afternoon.
In "Old Love", Don Hughes plays Bud Mitchell, a divorced businessman pursuing a romantic relationship with recently widowed Molly Graham (Margaret Hughes), with whom he has been infatuated for 30 years. The romantic comedy runs at Lindsay Little Theatre from February 9 to 17. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
Often the best love stories are the quirkiest love stories, which is the case with Norm Foster’s Old Love, opening at the Lindsay Little Theatre on Friday, February 9th.
Directed by Pamela Brohm, Old Love is an offbeat love story that goes far beyond normal romantic comedy trappings by presenting a sweet love story filled with awkward situations, snappy dialogue, and a decade-spanning pursuit featuring characters who are in the twilight of their years, while maintaining a narrative as timeless as love itself.
First published in 2009, Old Love revolves around successful businessman Bud Mitchell (Don Hughes) and his 30-year infatuation with Molly Graham (Margaret Hughes). Bud first meets Molly at a company Christmas party, when he is a new employee married to his social ladder-climbing wife Kitty (Natalie Kristel) and Molly is married to Bud’s boss Walter (Michael Graham).
Lindsay Little Theatre presents Old Love
When: Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m.; Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Lindsay Little Theatre (55 George St W., Lindsay, 705-880-2445) How much: $20
Written by Norm Foster. Directed by Pamela Brohm and starring Don Hughes, Margaret Hughes, Natalie Kristel, Michael Chapman, Kathryn Wooldridge-Condon, and Dylan Robichaud. Tickets available in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at www.kawarthatickets.ca or at the door the night of the performance. Advance tickets by phone or online are subject to a $2 surcharge.
Over three decades, Bud meets Molly only three times, but those poignant moments that only he seems to remember have kept Molly in his mind and in his heart.
Now divorced from Kitty, Bud finds out that Molly’s husband Walter has died, and he goes on the pursuit of the woman he can’t forget. But is the timing right for Bud and Molly or, now that they are a bit older and a big grayer, have the best years of their lives passed them by? As far as Bud is concerned. it’s never too late — but he’s going to have to jump through a lot of badly timed and fiery hoops to convince Molly otherwise.
Old Love moves backwards and forward through the decades as Bud and Molly take turns breaking the third wall to tell their story. The present story of Bud’s pursuit for Molly’s attention is intertwined with the story of their tumultuous marriages, as well as the three times they met in the past.
While they lived their lives apart, through the narrative the audience begins to see that Bud and Molly’s lives weave in and out of each other constantly through the decades, without the pair knowing it.
Were they always fated to come together or were they meant to be apart? Piecing together the timelines at different plot points, even when the characters don’t even realize it themselves, becomes one of the clever narrative structures of Old Love.
Molly (Margaret Hughes) with her husband Walter (Michael Chapman) before he passes away. The play eventually reveals why the widowed Molly is so resistant to Bud’s romantic overtures. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
Although the audience is presented with both Bud and Molly’s versions of the story, Old Love really relies on the strength of Don Hughes’ performance as Bud Mitchell, who becomes the audience favourite and a refreshing romantic lead. Although mature and wise with age, Bud is also hopelessly romantic, awkwardly goofy at times, and allows himself to give into his heart despite his better judgment.
Don is able to create a character who maintains his distinguished maturity while allowing his heart to run away with itself. The result makes for most of the comedy in the show. The juxtaposition of Bud’s sensible maturity with his unapologetic lust gets Bud into one awkward situation to another, keeping the audience waiting to see what he’ll do next while rooting for this love-struck fool at every turn.
Margaret Hughes’ performance as Molly is equally as strong, but her character is not as endearing as that of her co-star. Acting more her age, her lack of romance creates the wall that Bud hits over and over again. While Bud follows his heart without thinking, Molly’s experiences in life have made her more jaded, cynical, and guarded. With the passing of her husband, the timing for Bud’s romantic overtures just isn’t right and, to make matters more difficult, Molly doesn’t even remember him.
In a gender reversal of the typical romantic comedy, Bud (Don Hughes) is the hopelessly romantic one, while Molly (Margaret Hughes) is cynical and disinterested. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
While Bud creates the comedy, Molly creates the conflict as she puts up the emotional stops to Bud’s pursuits time and time again. Her character creates many of her strongest dramatic moments within Old Love when revealing her life with her late husband, allowing the audience to see just why she has become hard and cynical.
There are so many aspects of Old Love that defy the typical romantic comedy. The obvious one is the fact that the love story is about two characters over the age of 50, but one of the charming aspects of the show is the gender reversal of the leads. Often romantic comedies have the male lead being the hard and damaged one, while the woman is the starry-eyed character trying to soften his cynical heart. By reversing this, as well as allowing the characters to keep their sense of maturity and dignity throughout, Old Love turns the typical romantic comedy narrative on its head.
Even more refreshing is that Old Love completely forgos the typical geriatric humour that often goes along with these kind of stories. None of the jokes in the show is based around aging. Instead, the characters keep their sense of dignity, and this allows their romance to be taken very seriously. It may be called Old Love, but the story is not about getting old.
Dylan Robichaud as Molly’s adult son Arthur Jr. with his wife Kendra (Kathryn Wooldridge-Condon), who both disapprove of a romance between Bud and Molly. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
However, the play does examine the way society looks at romance between older people. In a revealing yet oddly placed scene, two additional characters are introduced near the middle of the second act: Dylan Robichaud plays Molly’s son Arthur Jr., and Kathryn Wooldridge-Condon plays his wife Kendra.
It seems the playwright added this scene solely to provide commentary about how society judges older people falling in love as being unnatural and distasteful. Although the commentary seems hateful compared to the sweetness of Bud’s pursuit and intensions, this scene is important in exploring social biases the audience may not want to admit exist.
When it comes to romantic comedies, Old Love is remarkably refreshing. It’s filled with hilarious situations, punchy dialogue, poignant drama, and endearing characters. But the best thing about Old Love is that it proves love stories don’t just belong to the young. It’s a perfect Valentine’s Day show to see with someone you’re sweet on, whether your love is young or old.
Another fantastic reason to visit Lindsay Little Theatre, Old Love is presented on February 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 8 p.m., and a matinee performance on February 11th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at online at www.kawarthatickets.ca, or at the door the night of the performance.
The James Barker Band consists of James Barker, a native of Woodvile in the City of Kawartha Lakes, along with Taylor Abram, Bobby Martin, and Connor Stephen. (Publicity photo)
The James Barker Band has been nominated for two Juno Awards: Breakthrough Group of the Year and Country Album of the Year for Game On.
Organizers unveiled the nominees in Toronto on Tuesday morning (February 6).
Holy cow ?? (Politically correct country reaction to being nominated at the @TheJUNOAwards ). Surreal. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Formed in 2013, the band consists of James Barker, Taylor Abram, Bobby Martin, and Connor Stephen. Barker is a native of Woodville, northwest of Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Their first EP for Universal Music Music, Game On, was released in April 2017. The band won the Fan’s Choice award at the 2017 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.
For the Breakthrough Group of the Year Juno, the band is up against The Beaches, The Dead South, The Franklin Electric, and The Jerry Cans. For Country Album of the Year, the competition is Past the Past by Jess Moskaluke, Shake These Walls by Tim Hicks, Beautiful Freakshow by Dean Brody, and Dear Life by High Valley
The awards will be handed out in Vancouver in March.
Linda Silver Dranoff (right) being interviewed by TVO's Nam Kiwanuka in August 2017 about Silver Dranoff's book "Fairly Equal: Lawyering the Feminist Revolution." A Toronto-based family lawyer and activist, Silver Dranoff has contributed to the significant expansion of women's rights in family law in Canada during her 40-year career and is one of three keynote speakers at Peterborough's second annual International Women's Day Conference on March 8, 2017. (Photo: TVO)
The nascent #MeToo movement and January’s global Women’s March has opened up a huge conversation about women’s rights.
With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report findings telling us that gender parity is over 200 years away, there has never been a more pressing time for women to advocate for equality.
Thirteen Moons Wellness hosts International Women’s Day Conference
When: Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Ashburnham Reception Centre (840 Armour Rd., Peterborough) How much: $145
Featuring keynote speakers Samra Zafar, Linda Silver Dranoff, and Judy Croon and six 75-minute workshops. Ticket price includes three keynote speakers, your choice of one morning workshop and one afternoon workshop, and lunch and refreshments. For more information and to register, visit www.iwdptbo.ca.
If it has revealed anything, it’s that women’s issues aren’t a small, insignificant problem.
And while we know that gender parity won’t happen overnight, the good news is that across the globe women are strengthened by messages of female empowerment and defiance and making gains day-by-day.
#MeToo is riding a new wave of feminism and women’s rights, equality and the power dynamics of gender must remain an open dialogue, says Linda Silver Dranoff, a Toronto family lawyer who has contributed to the significant expansion of women’s rights in family law in Canada during her 40-year career.
“I think that feminism is just as needed now as it was in the 1970s,” says Silver Dranoff. “We have found out through the #MeToo movement that there are even more issues that are on the table and they must be dealt with.”
As a ‘second-wave’ feminist lawyer, Silver Dranoff was witness to and a key player in lobbying for the amendment of the Ontario Human Rights Code in 1981 to prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.
“With sexual harassment, the fact that it is even a prohibition under the Human Rights Code is because of the feminist movement,” she says. “Before that, you had to try and persuade the court that it was a part of sexual discrimination. Now it’s coming right out there and people are dealing with it.”
Silver Dranoff has played an integral role in combating injustices and winning new rights, especially for women, including family property, pay inequity, sexual harassment, disinherited spouses, child care, violence against women, constitutional issues, and the establishment of a Ministry Responsible for the Status of Women. (Photo courtesy of Linda Silver Dranoff)
Silver Dranoff herself has played an integral role in combating injustices and winning new rights, especially for women, including family property, pay inequity, sexual harassment, disinherited spouses, child care, violence against women, constitutional issues, and the establishment of a Ministry Responsible for the Status of Women.
“We’ve come a long way, but there is still a long way to go,” she says.
Silver Dranoff is set to bring her empowering message to the International Women’s Day conference in Peterborough on Thursday, March 8th, hosted by Thirteen Moons Wellness.
Making reference to her recent memoir Fairly Equal: Lawyering the Feminist Revolution, she will touch on her personal story, the historical struggle for women’s rights in Canada, with “how to” pointers on activism.
Even with many hard-won gains of the first and second wave feminist movements, many can argue little has changed when it comes to issues affecting women in the 21st century.
Reproductive rights are still under attack, women continue to be sexually and physically assaulted, families struggle to access affordable child care programs and facilities, there remains a lack of representation across governmental and corporate bodies, and women make less than men for equal work.
Silver Dranoff says that women of today’s generation assume that their rights are indelible, so they haven’t thought of — or planned for — a time when those rights might be taken away.
“Some feel like we don’t need feminism anymore and part of that is younger women don’t really know what happened years ago. They take certain things we have now — benefits of the law — for granted.
“Women have to understand how we got to where we are today, what women in the women’s movement did to achieve the advances that we have so far, the risks to them, and how easily it can be taken away … how fragile they are if women don’t pay attention and stay organized. We have to remain vigilant about our rights.”
Silver Dranoff came into her feminist destiny in 1957, both as an academic and as an activist.
The experience that spearheaded her desire to get involved in the feminism movement and raised her awareness of the difficulties that women encountered was in November 1957, during her first-year studies at University of Toronto.
“Women not allowed.” In November 1957, Linda Silver Dranoff was one of 20 female students who protested the exclusion of women from a debate at Hart House featuring then-senator John F. Kennedy and Stephen Lewis, then the university’s leading speaker and debater. (Photo: Hart House archives)
She was one of 20 female students who formed a picket line and “raised a big ruckus” outside of the university’s Hart House to protest the facility’s exclusion of women to a high-profile debate between future US president John F. Kennedy and Stephen Lewis, then the university’s leading speaker and debater.
Armed with signs illustrated with the words “Unfair” and “Equal Rights for Women,” the small but mighty protest didn’t get the students welcomed into the Kennedy/Lewis debate, but it did make the local papers.
“I think that was the beginning of my feelings about working for equality,” says Silver Dranoff.
In 1969, as mature student and a single mother, she decided to pursue law — an industry heavily dominated by males at the time. She was one of only 14 women entering Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School.
It was her law school education that honed her feminist instincts.
“I inherently have a sense of social justice and I felt that, as a lawyer, I could help people achieve fairness for themselves. It was when I graduated from law school and having learned about family law, that I realized women’s rights under the law were really meagre; how women did not share property rights after divorce, how women got very little support; even child support was faltering.”
After receiving the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Person’s Case in October 2001, Linda Silver Dranoff stands with the Parliament Hill statue of the Famous Five: five Alberta women who in 1927 sought to have women legally considered persons so they could be appointed to the Senate. (Photo courtesy of Linda Silver Dranoff)
Though not a household name, Silver Dranoff’s many accomplishments have earned her some much deserved fame within the legal industry and the women’s movement in Canada.
Most notably, she represented the interests of the women of Ontario in the first Supreme Court of Canada case to deal with spousal equality, paving the way for all wives to enjoy their rightful share of family investments, and expanded spousal support rights, taking into account benefits, bonuses, and changes in the cost-of-living.
She was also the driver behind lobbying for equal sharing of family property for divorced and widowed spouses in Ontario, resulting in the Family Law Act 1986.
For 25 years, she was Chatelaine magazine’s legal columnist, keeping readers up-to-date on legal issues through her “Ask a Lawyer” column. She has been appointed to the Order of Canada, and honoured many times including a Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
The conclusion to the Silver Dranoff’s memoir is suitably called “Over to You.” This is a passing of the torch as she reminds the us that there is still so much to do.
“Remain vigilant to ensure that the advances my generation made are not taken away from you,” she writes. “Be aware of the areas that still require attention, and do what you can to be agents of further change… I encourage those who follow us to do the same, to never ask ‘What can one person do?’ but rather to say, ‘This is what needs doing, and this is what I will do about it.'”
If want to hear Silver Dranoff’s keynote at the International Women’s Day Conference Peterborough, register now as tickets are close to sold out! For more information about the conference and to register, visit www.iwdptbo.ca.
Award-winning Albertan singer-songwriter Corb Lund is presenting his solo acoustic show, described as "an evening of western conversation, songs, and stories", at the Market Hall in Peterborough on February 13, 2018. (Photo: Denise DeBelius)
If you’re a fan of country and western music, you won’t want to miss award-winning Albertan singer-songwriter Corb Lund when he performs a solo acoustic show at the Market Hall in Peterborough at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th.
Tickets are still available for what is billed as the “B.S. with C.L.” tour, which Lund describes as “an evening of western conversation, songs, and stories.”
Market Hall presents Corb Lund: “B.S With C.L.” Solo Acoustic Tour
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St. E, Peterborough) How much: $38 assigned seating ($43 at door)
Tickets are available at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.
“Playing with my band is great, but doing solo shows is a totally different experience,” Lund says. “It allows me to be more creative and interact with the audience in a whole new way. I’ve had a lot of fun doing these solo shows.”
Lund has just completed a tour across western Canada, and the Peterborough show is his first stop on a short Ontario tour.
All Lund’s other shows in Ontario (Bayfield, London, two shows in Toronto, and Burnstown) are now all sold out, and there are only 45 tickets remaining for the Peterborough show as of the date of this story.
The “B.S. with C.L.” will see Lund play songs, tell stories, and “B.S.” with the audience in an intimate and interactive format. Fans are encouraged to submit questions before the show for Lund to answer on stage, which can be done on the Facebook event page for the Peterborough show.
VIDEO: “The Truth Comes Out” by Corb Lund with Ian Tyson
Best known for his band Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, Lund has received multiple music awards and nominations. He received several JUNO nominations for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, winning the award in 2006 for his album Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer.
He’s also won multiple Canadian Country Music Association Awards both for his band and as a solo artist, as well as English Songwriter of the Year at the 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
In 2015, Lund released his ninth and most recent album Things That Can’t Be Undone. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the critically acclaimed release prompted Rolling Stone to declare Lund among the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” while NPR called it “a high mark of a long career.”
“Five Dollar Bill” – Corb Lund
Lund is also known for his charity work, including the United Nations Children’s Fund, Young Artists for Haiti, the Canadian Red Cross 2010 Flood Relief campaign for southern Alberta, the Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, and the “Fire Aid” benefit concert supporting victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire.
Most recently, he donated all the proceeds from his fall solo shows in Texas to Hurricane Harvey relief.
Tickets are available in advance for $38 (or $43 at the door if the show isn’t sold out), at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org. All tickets are assigned seating.
An Omemee teenager is facing additional charges for launching marbles from a slingshot at a person as well as at local homes, businesses, vehicles, and bus shelters.
In late January and early February, Peterborough Police Service received at least 31 reports of unknown projectiles causing damage to glass and windows throughout the City of Peterborough.
After an initial investigation, police identified and arrested 18-year-old Caleb William Casselman of King Street in Omemee on February 2, 2018. He was initially charged with mischief under $5,000 for an incident at a Park Street South convenience store.
Through further investigation, police linked Casselman to numerous other incidents, including a slingshot-launched marble that almost hit a person walking in the area of Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street.
On Saturday, February 3rd, police executed a search warrant of a vehicle and residence. During the search, officers located and seized pellet guns, a paintball gun, sling shots, and marbles.
In most of the incidents investigated to this point, police have confirmed that marbles launched from a slingshot were the cause of the damage.
In addition to the original mischief under $5,000 charge, Casselman now faces one count of assault with a weapon, one count of mischief over $5,000, and 12 counts of mischief under $5,000.
Casselman remains in custody and will make a video court appearance on Thursday, February 8th.
The police investigation is ongoing. If anyone has experienced a similar incident to their person, property, vehicle, or residence, contact the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
"Wonder Woman" (Andi van Koeverden, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough), "Batman" (Trevor Copeland, President of BEL Rotary), and "Rotary Man" (Len Lifchus, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha) take the Polar Plunge at the annual BEL Rotary event on February 4, 2018. The event raised more than $20,000 for local charities and organizations, including $1,765 for The Warming Room in Peterborough raised through Lifchus' participation. (Photo: Lynne Chant / Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)
When it comes to the three local Rotary Clubs in the Peterborough area, it’s not a competition: everyone pulls together to improve our community.
The presidents of all three local Rotary Clubs participated in the 38th annual BEL Rotary Polar Plunge on Sunday (February 4) at Chemong Lake at Rotary Park in Ennismore. Held during the annual PolarFest weekend, the Polar Plunge is organized by the Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield. In the past 37 years, BEL Rotary has raised more than $650,000 for charities and local organizations.
This year’s plunge, which had a “Superheroes” theme, raised more than $20,000. Andi van Koeverden, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough, was dressed as Wonder Woman. Trevor Copeland, President of BEL Rotary, was dressed as Batman. And Len Lifchus, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha, created his own superhero: “Rotary Man”.
“Batman” (Trevor Copeland, President of BEL Rotary), “Superman” (Rick Storey, Assistant Governor of Peterborough Rotary Club), “Rotary Man” (Len Lifchus, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha), and “Wonderwoman” (Andi van Koeverden, President of the Rotary Club of Peterborough) at the 38th annual BEL Rotary Polar Plunge on February 4, 2018. This year’s event raised more than $20,000 for local charities and organizations. (Photo: Lynne Chant / Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)
Lifchus himself raised $320 for The Warming Room in Peterborough, along with another $1,445 raised through pledges made at the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge website. The Warming Room provides shelter and a hot meal on cold winter nights for those living in poverty.
Last year, the 45 members of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha raised more than $100,000 for local projects. In addition to The Warming Room, members supported Peterborough Musicfest, One Roof Dinner, Special Needs Day at the Ex, United Way’s Back Pack for Kids, Hospice Peterborough’s Every Moment Matters Campaign, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Family Literacy Day, ReFrame Film Festival, Easter Seals, Rotary’s Super Spring Cleanup and River Road Cleanup.
Each year, the club also assists the Salvation Army with their hamper program and Extra Special Book program ensuring that children are provided with their own books for Christmas.
The 45 members of The Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha raised more than $100,000 for local projects in 2017. This is in addition to funds raised by the two other local Rotary Clubs: the Rotary Club of Peterborough and the Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)
“The overwhelming majority of the money raised here stays here to support community organizations and initiatives,” Lifchus says. “Rotarians are committed to making a difference right here at home, as well as responding to needs abroad. This past year, 90 per cent of the money raised support projects in Peterborough.”
As another example of the local Rotary Clubs working together, both the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and the Rotary Club of Peterborough are each contributing $25,000 towards an outdoor gym to be constructed at Beavermead Park this spring.
Also supported with a contribution of $40,000 from the City of Peterborough, the new outdoor gym will include a variety of exercise machines including some that will be accessible for people with disabilities.
The City of Peterborough, the Rotary Club of Peterborough, and the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha are each contributing funding for the construction this spring of a new outdoor gym at Beavermead Park overlooking Little Lake. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)
The Spades (James McKenty, Josh Robichaud, and Tommy Street) performing "On My Mind" in a new Bandwagon video that screened after the premiere of "The Radius Project" at Market Hall in Peterborough on February 3, 2018. "On My Mind" was also the final song the band performed at their farewell show at The Hootenanny on Hunter Street in August 2013.
For those who attended the sold-out premiere of Michael Hurcomb and Ryan Lalonde’s music documentary The Radius Project at Market Hall in Peterborough on Saturday night (February 3), there was a special musical treat following the film: a new music video featuring a reunion of The Spades.
The Spades — James McKenty (vocals and guitar), Tommy Street (drums and vocals), and Josh Robichaud (bass and vocals) — were one of Peterborough’s most popular indie rock bands of the early 2000s. Their Friday night performances at the former Montreal House were legendary among local music fans. They decided to disband in 2013 after Street began suffering from health issues, and played their farewell show at The Hootenanny on Hunter Street on August 10, 2013.
The new music video, called “See You When The Weather Breaks”, features the band reuniting on September 5, 2017 to perform three songs at Quality Service Recording.
VIDEO: The Spades – See You When The Weather Breaks
It’s the first episode of the seventh season of “Bandwagon”, the web series by Mexican Cheesus, Hurcomb’s video and multimedia production company, which features performances by local musicians.
Members of The Spades were also in the audience on Saturday night for the premiere of The Radius Project, along with members of other bands featured in the documentary such as Three Days Grace and Thousand Foot Krutch.
Incidentally, if you missed The Radius Project premiere — which was warmly received by the Market Hall audience, who gave the filmmakers a standing ovation — Hurcomb and Lalonde plan to arrange an additional screening in the near future.
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of its new office space at 180 Kent Street West in Lindsay on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Lindsay Chamber / Facebook)
This week we feature the grand opening of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce’s new offices, a new business growth program in the City of Kawartha Lakes called “Downtown Dreams”, the 2018-19 Peterborough Musicfest board of directors, and upcoming regional business events including a talk by entrepreneur Barbara Stegemann, a “realtor appreciation evening” at Kawartha Lakes Construction, a talk on the new minimum wage by the Vice President of Restaurants Canada, and a career fair for GE employees.
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce celebrates grand opening of new office space in Lindsay
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce held an open house last Wednesday (January 31) to officially open the Chamber’s new offices at 180 Kent Street West in Lindsay.
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham attended the open house, along with around 40 Chamber members and guests. Promotional material for Chamber members was on display, and attendees had a chance to tour the dynamic and accessible office space.
Olympia Restaurant Cafe and Bar provided the food and singer Linda Brown provided the entertainment.
Chamber members and other are welcome to visit the Chamber’s new space. The Chamber is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information on the Chamber, visit lindsaychamber.com.
City of Kawartha Lakes “Downtown Dreams” program for entrepreneurs accepting applications this spring
“Downtown Dreams” is a new program designed to attract new or existing businesses to open, expand, or move into the downtowns of Coboconk (pictured), Norland, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, and Omemee. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)
The City of Kawartha Lakes’ “Downtown Dreams” is a new program designed to attract new or existing businesses to open, expand, or move into the downtowns of Coboconk or Norland, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, and Omemee.
Plans for the program will focus on business attraction, marketing and business training and development. Interested participants will be able to apply for the program online in early spring.
“Downtown Dreams works alongside the downtown revitalization plans that our communities have been working hard on for the last two years,” says Denise Williams, Acting Manager of Economic Development for the City of Kawartha Lakes. “The project aims to fill empty retail space with the right mix of specialty retail and services while helping local businesses to thrive.”
The total budget for the project is $124,300, with the City receiving up to $62,150 from the Rural Economic Development Fund administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
For more information on Downtown Dreams, contact Leisha Newton, Economic Development Officer – Downtown, at 705-324-9411 ext. 1366 or lnewton@kawarthalakes.ca.
Peterborough Musicfest announces 2018-2019 board of directors
The Peterborough Musicfest 2018-2019 board of directors: (back row) Diane Therrien, David Feeley, Peter Lawless, Brenda O’Brien; (front row) Karen Berends, Shaun Pearce, Matt Diamond, and Shelby Parker. Not pictured: Peter Blodgett and Paul Rellinger. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Pedosiuk)
Peterborough Musicfest has announced its Board of Directors for 2018-2019: David Feeley (chair), Brenda O’Brien (vice-chair), Karen Berends (treasurer), directors Peter Lawless, Paul Rellinger, Peter Blodgett, Matt Diamond, Shelby Parker, Shaun Pearce, and City of Peterborough representative Diane Therrien.
The eight-week free summer music festival is funded completely through corporate sponsorship, government support at all levels, fundraising initiatives, and private donations. The 32nd season of the annual festival begins on June 30, 2018.
Entrepreneur Barbara Stegemann speaks at the Market Hall on February 6
Barbara Stegemann, founder and CEO of Halifax-based ethical perfume company The 7 Virtues. (Publicity photo)
FastStart “Fleming Talks” is presenting a talk by Canadian entrepreneur Barbara Stegemanm from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Founder and CEO of Halifax-based ethical perfume company The 7 Virtues, Stegemann became known to millions of Canadians when she became the first woman from Atlantic Canada to land a venture capital deal on the CBC TV show Dragons’ Den. She went on to become the “Top Game Changer” in the history of the show for creating her social enterprise.
The event is free but seating is limited and registration is required. Register at Eventbrite.
Upcoming business seminars at Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland: February 7 and March 6
The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland is hosting two upcoming seminars as part of its Advanced Seminar Series.
On Wednesday, February 7th from 1:30 to 3 p.m., professional photographer Mike Gaudaur will present a product and business photography workshop. He will discuss set up and lighting for your product photos, how to make your photos effective for your online marketing, and taking professional-quality photos of yourself and your staff.
On Tuesday, March 6th from noon to 2 p.m., Peter Thomas will present a seminar on today’s online marketing environment. He will speak about what makes a good website, search engine optimation, content marketing, digital marketing plans, and more.
The cost is $10 for members of the Port Hope and Trent Hill chambers and $15 for non-members (cash only at the door). Advance registration is required to secure a space. Email bizhelp@northumberlandcounty.ca or call 905-372-9279.
Launch & Learn at Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre in Cobourg on February 7
Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre is offering a “Launch & Learn” session about corporate and wellness day retreats offered at the farm on February 7. (Photo: Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre / Instagram)
Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre (3517 Rowe Rd, Cobourg) is hosting a “Launch & Learn” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7th.
Owners Linda and Tony Armstrong are inviting representatives from organizations to find out more about corporate and wellness day retreats offered at the farm, which is located 10 minutes north of Highway 401 between Port Hope and Cobourg.
The preview includes a sampling of Headwaters’ food and mocktails, a tour of their activity and meeting facilities, a presentation about what the centre has to offer, and a choice of three sample workshops.
Kawartha Lakes Construction celebrates 30th anniversary with Realtor Appreciation Evening on February 8
Kawartha Lakes Construction (KLC) is hosting a Realtor Appreciation Evening from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 8th.
2018 marks KLC’s 30th anniversary and the company wants to refresh its collaboration with local real estate professionals to help guide prospective buyers.
Open to all real estate professionals in the area, the evening of “wine and design” will provide an opportunity for realtors to meet with the KLC team and learn more about how the company’s innovative design-build approach can help homeowners.
The event takes place at the KLC office at 3359 Lakefield Road in Lakefield.
Vice President of Restaurants Canada to speak on minimum wage in Lindsay on February 8
Steve Virtue, Vice President of Restaurants Canada. (Publicity photo)
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is presenting Steve Virtue, Vice President of Restaurants Canada, at the Olympia Restaurant Cafe & Bar (106 Kent St. W., Lindsay) from 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 8th.
Virtue will present tips and ideas for restaurants and small businesses on implementing the new minimun wage and policies of Bill 148. Peter Sanagan, owner of Sanagan’s Meat Locker, will also participate virtually to explain how his business has implemented the wage increase.
The event costs $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Register online or contact Colleen Collins at the Chamber at 705-324-2393 or colleen@lindsaychamber.com.
Nomination deadline for Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Business & Community Achievement Awards is February 15
Nominations for the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Business & Community Achievement Awards are open until 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 15th.
Award categories are Business Achievement, Customer First, Business, Customer First, Employee, Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovation & Creativity, New Business (1-3 years), Young Professional of the Year, Not-for-Profit of the Year, Skilled Trades & Industry, Tourism & Hospitality, and Highlander of the Year.
The awards gala will be held on Saturday, March 17th at Pinestone Resort (4252 Haliburton County Rd 21, Haliburton).
Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual General Meeting on February 21
The 2017 Chamber AGM at The Village Inn in Lakefield. This year’s AGM also takes place at The Village Inn on February 21.
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 21st, at The Village Inn (39 Queen St, Lakefield).
The meeting will include highlights from the past year, and the nominating committee will present the slate of directors for the coming year.
Networking and refreshments will begin at 5 p.m. The meeting will run from approximately 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Peterborough Chamber “Power Hour” evening with elected officials returns on February 21
MP Maryam Monsef, County Warden Joe Taylor, Mayor Daryl Bennett, and MPP Jeaf Leal listen to a question from moderator Sandra Dueck at the “Power Hour” event hosted by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce on January 25, 2017. (photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Power Hour” — an evening with Peterborough’s elected officials — returns on Wednesday, February 21st.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m at The Venue in downtown Peterborough.
There will be a full hour of questions and answers with Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, MPP Peterborough Jeff Leal, County of Peterborough Warden Joe Taylor, and City of Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett.
Tickets cost $65 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members (or $450 for a table of seven for members and $525 for non-members). HST will be added to the ticket price. Register here.
GE employees career fair on February 23
A career fair where employers can explore potential opportunities with more than 300 employees transitioning from GE in Peterborough is taking place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 23rd at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough).
Employers will have the opportunity to showcase their companies and employment opportunities while meeting with GE employees from a wide range of fields including engineers, programmers, production workers, lab technicians, and much more.
The 10 finalists in the 2018 Win This Space entrepreneurial competition. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)
The finale of this year’s Win This Space entrepreneurial competition takes place on Thursday, March 1st at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
Ten businesses are competing to win a storefront for one year lease-free in downtown Peterborough, along with other prizes.
The 10 finalists are The Bicycle Museum by Dandyhorse Media, Bonita’s Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, The Willow’s Bark, StayFit LifeStyle, Argania Natural Health Clinic, Alexander Frames, Best Wishes in a Basket, Baby Bop Teething Accessories, Escape Maze, and Scars and Strops Ltd.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and networking from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the finale from 6 to 8 p.m.
“Bridges Out of Poverty” workshop for employers on March 7
The City and County of Peterborough Social Services, along with Agilec, Employment Ontario, Employment Planning & Counselling, Fleming Crew Employment Centre, and the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge, are hosting a free workshop for employers on “Bridges out of Poverty”.
The Bridges out of Poverty fraemwork, which originated in the U.S. and has been adopted by other communities in Canada, aims to help people who grew up in poverty and educate the agencies who assist them. The workshop will provide information on the framework as well as the variety of financial incentives available for employers in the community. It will also provide information on understanding and retaining employees.
The free workshop takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7th at Agilec Peterborough office (Brookdale Plaza, 863 Chemong Rd, Unit 20-A). Refreshments will be served.
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