Detail of the photo captured by an Orgne air ambulance flight crew on June 28. (Photo: Ornge / Twitter)
An Orgne air ambulance flight crew captured this photo of a maple leaf in a field yesterday (June 28) as they returned from Peterborough and shared it on Twitter.
When we first posted this story, we didn’t know the location or who made it, but thanks to social media a couple of people helped us out (a tip of the hat to Donna and James).
The maple leaf is located in Whitby, southwest of Brooklin, on the edge of the Heber Down Conservation Area, across from the North Whitby Off-Leash Dog Park and the Whitby Aeromodellers RC Club.
It’s the first step of Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s Canada 150 Project at Heber Down Conservation Area. Here’s a drone video of the maple leaf, which was completed in early June:
VIDEO: Drone Flight Over Heber Down Conservation Area’s Canada 150 Project
Information under the video describes the project in more detail:
“The first step in cutting the area in the shape of a 3-acre maple leaf was completed in early June. The project was first designed in our GIS Department then marked in the field using GPS coordinates to guide the areas staff in cutting the grass.
“The project is scheduled to be completed in late fall and will include a 750 metre accessible trail loop, picnic areas with a shelter, washroom facilities and a new viewing platform for our raptor watch program. The Canada 150 Project is currently under construction across from the Whitby leash-free dog park and the end of Cochrane Street, south of Winchester Road West.”
“This will be a wonderful addition to the north-east corner of Heber Down Conservation Area for visitors looking to relax, enjoy some family time and reconnect with the natural environment.
Thank you to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for funding the project and Jonnell Santa Rosa from the Whitby Aero Modellers RC Club for the drone flight.”
Singer and guitarist Emily Burgess, seen here with Ryan Weber in The Weber Brothers Band in 2015, performs with her band on Friday, June 30th and Saturday, July 1st at The Ganny in Port Hope. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 5.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Kawartha Lakes City Council will be submitting an application to have Bee City Canada certify Kawartha Lakes as Canada's next "Bee City". (Photo courtesy City of Kawartha Lakes)
At yesterday’s meeting (June 27) of City of Kawartha Lakes Council, council resolved to submit an application to become the next “Bee City” designated by Bee City Canada.
Bee City Canada encourages municipalities and their residents to support bees and other pollinators on both public and private land and foster environmental awareness around this issue.
Since the Bee City program was first launched in the United States in 2012, 45 American cities have achieved Bee City certification. Since Bee City Canada came on board in 2016, six communities across the country have joined.
In Kawartha Lakes, a committee will be formed under City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (CKLEAC) consisting of community leaders, city staff and local experts to coordinate efforts.
“Becoming a Bee City will make Kawartha Lakes a visible role model for progressive initiatives designed to protect and encourage native pollinator populations,” says CKLEAC committee member Susan Blayney. “This is something we can all feel good about.”
Other commitments include displaying Bee City signage in a prominent location, maintaining information available to the public on initiatives to support pollinators, and annually recognizing Pollinator Week in the third week of June.
Kawartha Lakes is currently undertaking initiatives in support of a healthy pollinator population, including the Fenelon Landfill Pollination Project. This project involves a new type of seed mix that will be tested on the top of the landfill to promote the habitat of pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.
Honey bees have experienced massive die-offs, but wild native bees also face challenges. These insects are responsible for the growth of 30 per cent of crops and 90 per cent of all wild plants. In this way, pollinators are vital to a healthy and resilient ecosystem.
The conservation of pollinators is critical to the sustainability of Kawartha Lakes’ natural areas, urban gardens, and small-scale farms. Certain pollinator species have been determined to be in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticide use and disease or parasites.
Family and friends enjoy a rest and a snack at GreenUP Ecology Park, along the Trans Canada Trail in East City, Peterborough. Summer is the perfect time to maximize outdoor time, which is essential for healthy childhood development and is beneficial for the physical and emotional health of all ages. (Photo: GreenUP)
School is out at the end of this week! It’s time to pack away the laptops, work sheets, and calculators to make way for summer camp, beach trips, and camping.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.
Many of us maximize our outdoor time in the summer months to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful weather that only comes for a few short months here in Ontario. The time we spend outdoors over the summer is more important to our health and wellbeing than we may know.
According to a new and growing body of research, exposure to greenspace, nature, and the outdoors is essential for healthy childhood development and is beneficial for physical and emotional health for all ages.
With the kids out of school and some vacation time booked, along with favourable seasonal weather, summer gives us the opportunity to toss the electronic devices aside and to maximize the time we have outside connecting with nature.
Biodiversity fuels our brains
We know that clean air, water, and soil are critical to maintaining our overall health and well-being and that it is important to conserve biodiversity, but did you know that it is also important for our brain health?
Research tells us that when children play in areas with a diverse array of plant life, they experience nature in ways that support creativity and problem solving while enhancing their overall cognitive abilities — biodiversity isn’t just beneficial for wildlife, it’s good for us, too!
Climbing a tree and playing tag in the garden builds brainpower in an outdoor playground.
Nature takes us places
Living in the Peterborough-area, we have access to many naturalized outdoor environments and access to green places where we can easily engage with nature that is close to home and work.
There are more than 80 kilometres of trails within the City of Peterborough showcasing tree-lined thoroughfares to work, walk the dog, and for an after dinner stroll. Following our inner-city trails will lead you to Jackson Park, Nicol’s Oval, Millennium Park, GreenUP Ecology Park, and more.
Beyond the city, trails extend to Lakefield, Hastings, and Omemee with beautiful views of the countryside and excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings.
Being outdoors makes us wild for wildlife
Wildlife sightings are exciting, even in your own backyard. From a very young age, children are especially curious of the critters and creatures that they see around their homes.
From an American toad in the garden to a Pileated Woodpecker along the Trans Canada Trail, we can find wonder in observing nature around us. Learning about what you see and seeking out new species in parks and wild places can be an intriguing and satisfying experience; you’ll be surprised what you see when you start actively looking for bugs or birds, turtles or frogs.
This is good for wildlife, too! Your interest in wildlife builds understanding of the natural world and for conservation of species and greenspaces.
A dose of vitamin G and physical activity
When we’re surrounded by green — getting a healthy dose of vitamin G — naturally gets us moving; if we incorporate physical activity into our lives, we live longer, healthier lives, are more productive, and are more likely to avoid illness and injury.
According to the Peterborough Active Transportation Indicators Report, each hour of moderate activity per week is associated with a four to nine per cent reduction in the risk of death from all causes. Getting outside for an hour to hike or hopping on the bike a few times each week has a direct link to your health.
For teens, getting out for a canoe paddle or bike ride is especially important; only four per cent of youth in Canada aged 12 to 18 meet recommended physical activity guidelines. Engaging in fun activities in the outdoors can be a lifesaver!
Happier outside
Exposure to nature, beautiful landscapes, and scenic views can do a lot to lift the spirits. This is good news for our mental health and there is scientific research to prove it.
Being active out-of-doors transports elevated levels of fresh oxygen to our brains making us more alert and elevating our mood. To improve emotions even more, we can invite family and friends along or take the kids’ summer play dates outside; studies show that we are happier and healthier when we come together with our community networks, friends, and when we build common interests together.
There is a clear link between nature and positive human health. Many studies show that we benefit socially and psychologically from visits to parks, forests, and gardens and that those with less access to greenspace report higher instances of poor overall health.
Infusing more nature into your summer is simple. Consider a green vacation; book a cabin or a campsite instead of a hotel, enjoy a stay-cation in the Kawarthas with a canoe or hiking trip, or plan an outdoor adventure at one of the nearby conservation areas or provincial parks. Consider nature-based summer camps for your children that incorporate lots of outdoor play.
Instead of an hour of screen time try incorporating the old adage, “Go outside and play!” back into the everyday.
To access information about GreenUP’s nature-based summer programs, community events, and children’s day camps, visit www.greenup.on.ca.
The City of Peterborough is offering free transit on Canada Day to encourage people to leave their cars at home. Which you'll probably want to do anyway because a number of downtown roads are temporarily closed on Canada Day. (Photo: Peterborough Moves)
The City of Peterborough has announced enhanced services for Peterborough Transit during Canada Day, as well as temporary road closures and parking restrictions during the Canada 150 celebrations in downtown Peterborough and in East City.
Canada Day Transit Services
In celebration of Canada 150, the City of Peterborough is offering a number of enhancements to transit service on Canada Day.
First of all, it’s free of charge to encourage residents to chose transit when travelling to Canada Day festivities. Or, if you must drive, park at one of the city lots or garages and ride Peterborough Transit to your destination. Free parking will be provided at the King Street and Simcoe Street parking garages, as well as at the Memorial Centre parking lot.
Normal statutory holiday service will be provided on all 12 regular routes between 8 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. (with a 9:20 a.m. start on the Major Bennett route).
Canada Day Parking Shuttle Route and Schedule (Graphic: Peterborough Transit)
To provide enhanced service for the Kim Mitchell concert at Del Crary Park, service will be extended on all regular routes from 7:20 p.m. until 11:20 p.m., except the Major Bennett route.
In place of the Major Bennett route, a parking shuttle will be provided between 5 and 8 p.m. and 9 to 11:20 p.m. serving the Simcoe Street parking garage, the King Street parking garage, Del Crary Park, and the Memorial Centre parking lot. The shuttle bus will run every 20 minutes.
Handi-van service will also run during the same hours, with two vans in service until 11:20 p.m. Handi-van customer service staff will be on duty until 8:20 p.m. and will take trip requests for eligible riders up to this time. Handi-van bookings will be accepted on a first come first served basis, therefore those wishing to travel during peak times are encouraged to reserve their trips in advance.
Details regarding the hours of operation and the shuttle service will be posted on the What’s New at Transit page at www.peterborough.ca/transit and at the downtown Transit Terminal.
Transit passengers should check the Peterborough Transit service alerts page or follow @PeterboroughTr1 on Twitter for bus route changes during the Saturday parade closure and the Sunday closure of Hunter Street East (see below).
Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
The following road closures and parking restrictions will be in place:
Friday, June 30
There will be a temporary road closure from 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for Hunter Street West from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of George Street.
The entrance and exit for the Simcoe Street Parking Garage will be on Simcoe Street only — the Hunter Street exit will be closed.
Saturday, July 1
There will be a temporary road closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Dublin Street (from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street), London Street (from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street), McDonnel Street ( from the east side of Aylmer Street to west side of Water Street), and George Street (from the south side of Parkhill Road West to the north side of Murray Street).
George Street from Murray Street to McGill Street will be treated as a rolling closure beginning at 12 p.m.
There is no parking on George Street from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Any cars parked on George Street will be towed to the Brock Street Parking Lot.
From 4 to 11 p.m., there will be a temporary road closure for Perry Street (from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street), Lake Street (from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street), Crescent Street (from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Perry Street), and Lock Street (from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Crescent Street).
Sunday, July 2
For Heritage Day festivities at the Peterborough Museum and Archives and the Peterborough Lift Lock, there will be a temporary road closure from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Hunter Street East, from the east side of Museum Drive to the west side of Ashburnham Drive.
Free parking for this event will be available at King George Public School and Armour Hill Parking Lot (at the top of Armour Hill). A free shuttle bus service will be provided.
Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell opens Peterborough Musicfest's 2017 summer season with a free concert on Canada Day at Del Crary Park. (Publicity photo)
Those expecting the same level of energy Kim Mitchell brought to Del Crary Park back in 2012 won’t be at all disappointed this Saturday night (July 1), when the 64-year-old Canadian rock music icon keeps the Canada Day party rolling, opening the 31st season of Peterborough Musicfest.
What the audience won’t see or hear is a more retrospective Mitchell; a new appreciation for the simple things in life that has taken root since a January 2016 heart attack anchored the perpetual man in motion.
“We just kind of roll along and don’t appreciate so much of the good shit in our lives,” says Mitchell in a May 2016 interview with Jim Barber for www.MusicLifeMagazine.net. “I will now take a walk and appreciate the simple goodness of the earth. I have friends; I have a roof over my head — stuff like that means so much more now.”
Before things get too warm and fuzzy, fans of Mitchell’s music — both as the front man of Max Webster and as a solo artist — need to be reminded that while his heart took a hit, his enthusiasm for performing live has never waned. Not even close. And more notably, the Sarnia native knows what people want to hear and he gladly delivers.
VIDEO: “Easy To Tame” – Kim Mitchell
“I am all about customer service in rock and roll,” Michell says. “People are coming out to hear certain songs and hear me playing them. I like to give people what they want.”
Having begun his professional music career in the mid 1970s with Max Webster — before launching and sustaining a remarkable solo career that brought him three Juno Awards, including a 1990 win as Male Vocalist of the Yea — Mitchell has plenty to give.
Hit singles such as “Go For Soda”, “Lager and Ale”, “All We Are”, “Patio Lanterns”, “Easy To Tame”, “Rock And Roll Duty”, “Rockland Wonderland”, and “America” remain highly recognizable signature tunes that still enjoy considerable radio airplay.
VIDEO: “Paradise Skies” – Kim Mitchell with Max Webster
He also continues to play Max Webster tunes during his shows, including “Paradise Skies”, “Diamonds Diamonds”, “High Class in Borrowed Shoes”, “Hangover”, and “Check”.
Mitchell arrives in Peterborough minus the 11-year radio gig that saw him serve as the afternoon drive time host on Q107 in Toronto.
“I have not listened to one radio station since, not one,” he relates to Barber. “It’s not out of anger. It’s like when you sell a house and you leave the neighbourhood. Do you go back to that neighbourhood? Not really, do you? You’ve moved on.”
Kim Mitchell was the front man for Max Webster before embarking on a solo career. (Publicity photo)
Fortunately for local fans of Mitchell’s music — there remains many — he’s returning to the Peterborough Musicfest neighbourhood for the fourth time.
His health scare having altered his perspective, he arrives in a less frenetic state of mind.
“I have nothing to prove any more. I play guitar and I am going to go up there on stage and enjoy myself and appreciate the fact that I get to go up on stage and play in front of people who like what I do.
“I don’t stress out about all the stuff around being a touring musician any more. I am where I am in my life and my career, so I am just going up there and relax and do my thing.”
VIDEO: “Patio Lanterns” – Kim Mitchell
While Mitchell hasn’t recorded a studio album since 2007’s Ain’t Life Amazing, he told Barber there’s a local connection to new material that may be forthcoming in the form of Peterborough native Greg Wells, a highly successful Los Angeles-based producer.
“He (Wells) came to visit me just after the heart attack and I gave him a USB thing with the new stuff that I had. It was all laid back stuff that I had written over the years but thought was too mellow to release,” he told Barber.
“Two days later, Greg sends me an email back asking ‘Can I produce this? This stuff is awesome. I love this side of you and I think it should be developed.'”
VIDEO: “Go for A Soda” – Kim Mitchell
Joining Mitchell in Peterborough will be bassist Peter Fredette — he’s been with Mitchell since 1983 — and drummer David Langguth.
Following the concert, a special Canada 150 fireworks display will illuminate the night sky over Little Lake, courtesy of Peterborough’s two Rotary clubs.
The July 1st season-opening concert, presented as part of the four-day city-wide Celebrate At Home initiative to mark Canada’s 150th birthday, is sponsored by The Wolf 101.5 FM, CHEX TV, Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Canadian Tire, Collins Barrow Kawarthas LLP, TVCogeco, Darling Insurance, DM Wills Associates Limited, Hearing Unlimited (Chemong Audiology), Investors Group, Ricky’s All-Day Grill, Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha, and Trent Valley Honda.
Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 17 free-admission concerts featuring a total of 22 acts during its 31st season — each staged every Wednesday and Saturday night until August 26th.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert and/or the 2017 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
This summer, Kawartha Potters' Guild is offering a Clay and Play camp program for youth, a fun-filled week of clay and exercise activities. Every day, campers will spend some or all of the day creating with clay, guided step-by-step by qualified instructors through the process. (Photo: Kawartha Potters' Guild)
Over the summer months, many kids will be spending their days getting their hands dirty with all sorts of creative pursuits at Kawartha Potters’ Guild art studio (993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, 705-742-4979).
The Guild, which was founded in 1993 and formed to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community, is offering a Clay and Play camp program for youth between six and 12 from July 10 to August 21.
Campers will enjoy a fun-filled week of clay and exercise activities in a bright and airy studio. Every day, campers will spend some or all of the day creating with clay.
In the afternoon, creativity is taken outside to nearby Whitefield Park, or if it’s a scorcher, time is spent playing games or performing drama exercises in an air conditioned space.
The hands-on pottery classes allow kids and youth to focus on their creativity while exploring the endless possibilities of clay.
Two young artisans pose with their clay creations. Ceramic arts is proving to be a very focused, relaxing and meditative kind of craft. Subconsciously, children are directing their focus and energy towards building something. (Photo: Kawartha Potters’ Guild)
Each week, they will be introduced to the potter’s wheel and have a chance to learn basic hand-building techniques like coiling, pinching, building with slabs and sculpting-and what goes into creating wacky and wonderful art projects such as mugs, critters, plates and bowls.
The campers will be guided step-by-step by qualified instructors through all of the processes, with room for them to take control over their own art projects and tailor each one according to their own creative needs.
While pottery is the main focus of Clay and Play, dance and papermaking activities are also added to the mix — typically on Thursdays, to help pass the time when clay projects are drying in the kiln and advancing to the final stages for the young artisans to take home on Friday.
“We recognize that kids can’t focus on doing one thing for eight hours a day,” says Karina Bates, Administrator at Kawartha Potters’ Guild. “Our camp manager is also a dancer, so she teaches the campers a small dance routine that is easy for even the youngest kids to be involved in.”
“If a child isn’t keen to dance, the instructors will provide them with an alternative, creative activity to do so they are not singled out for not wanting to participate in dance.”
A camper shows off her work to her family. On Fridays, friends and relatives are invited to the Guild to view the artwork on display made by the kids. (Photo: Kawartha Potters’ Guild)
New this year is papermaking, taught by artist and member of the Spinners and Weaver’s Guild, Faye Jacobs, who has been teaching handmade paper as an art form since the mid-1970s.
For the week of July 31st, campers will journey through the process of papermaking from recycled materials to hand-pulled sheets of paper, and will be able to decorate and design the papers as well.
On Fridays, friends and relatives are invited to view the artwork made, as well as the dance performance during dance weeks, and tour the facility.
Improves focus
Bates says pottery is not just a great outlet for a child’s creativity; it improves their focus.
“Ceramic arts is proving to be a very focused, relaxing and meditative kind of craft. Subconsciously, children are directing their focus and energy towards building something,” says Bates.
“Time slows down when you’re working on the potter’s wheel and molding clay with your hands,” she says.
“You forget the daily pressures and chores and personal tensions because you need to focus all your attention on what’s in your hands.”
Kids are introduced to the potter’s wheel and have a chance to learn basic hand-building techniques like coiling, pinching, building with slabs and sculpting-and what goes into creating wacky and wonderful art projects. (Photo: Kawartha Potters’ Guild)
Tactile craft
Bates says her favourite part is allowing the campers to explore new things. Aside from learning pottery, kids enjoy touching and feeling the clay between their fingers while sitting at the pottery wheel.
“It’s a unique experience for the kids. They are fascinated with the pottery wheel, and all want to be on the wheel and make something.”
Bates believes in some cases, where a majority of our time is spent on a cell phone or a computer, people forget how pleasurable it is to hold and create something with their hands.
“Despite acknowledging that kids can’t concentrate on one thing for the whole day, what we continually hear from the kids is that they want to play with more clay.”
A camper poses with an art project he created at camp. Every day, campers will spend some or all of the day creating with clay, guided step-by-step by qualified instructors through the process. (Photo: Kawartha Potters’ Guild)
Pay it forward
For the past two years, through a “pay it forward” program, campers at the Guild’s summer camp have sold pottery pieces between $5 and $10 with total profits going to Camp Oochigeas, also widely known as Camp Ooch, a residential camp run by SickKids Hospital for children who have received a cancer diagnosis.
“With the help of Pottery Supply House, we have raised enough money to buy a pottery wheel, and now we’re working towards purchasing a kiln for the camp to fire the projects onsite for the kids who are participating in the program,” says Bates.
Bates notes when the kids learn they are supporting a camp serving children with cancer, they are eager to help out, some wanting to create more than one piece to sell.
Subsidy Program
The City of Peterborough offers two types of municipally funded recreational fee subsidies through a Recreational Fee Subsidy Program to assist qualifying families with the cost of registration for recreational programs, sports activities and camps, for children under the age of 19 years.
July 31 – August 4 (this week includes papermaking and clay) – only 2 spaces left
August 14 – 18 (this week includes dance)
August 21 – 25
Registration
For more information about available dates or to sign your child up for a class, visit the Clay and Play page on the Kawartha Potters’ Guild website at visit kawarthapottersguild.com/claypay/.
The Chamber heard from many of you that the proposed changes such as increased minimum wage, 48 hours notice for canceled shifts, and more will have significant impacts on your business. So the Chamber wanted to make certain you were aware of these hearings.
This is an opportunity for you to have your position on raising the minimum wage and proposed labour reforms heard by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs and the Chamber encourages you to participate.
If you are selected (number of presenters is limited) by the Clerk and wish to present in person, their office will reach out to inquire about your availability to present at the following locations on the dates listed below (please note the presenter registration deadline):
Week 1 (Presenter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 10 a.m.)
Monday, July 10: Thunder Bay
Tuesday, July 11: North Bay
Wednesday, July 12: Ottawa
Thursday, July 13: Kingston
Friday, July 14: Windsor-Essex
Week 2 (Presenter Registration Deadline is Monday, July 10, 2017 at 10 a.m.)
Monday, July 17: London
Tuesday, July 18: Kitchener-Waterloo
Wednesday, July 19: Niagara
Thursday, July 20: Hamilton
Friday, July 21: Toronto
Interested people who wish to be considered for an oral presentation on Bill 148 should provide their contact name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to Eric Rennie, Clerk of the Committee, at 416-325-3506.
If you would prefer to submit in writing, you can also participate by submitting your comments in writing to Eric Rennie at erennie@ola.org before 5:30 p.m. on July 21st. Learn more.
Wealth of Choice Brochure Flats Available
Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map
18″ x 24″ flats of the Kawartha Chamber’s Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map are available at the Chamber office, 12 Queen Street, under the town clock in Lakefield.
These maps have lots of local information and are great for counter tops or bulletin boards at your business! To reserve your copy, email info@kawarthachamber.ca.
Lamination for this large size can be done at Staples — a Kawartha Chamber Member!
If you would like copies of the folded brochures for your business, please email info@kawarthachamber.ca the quantity you would like and the Chamber will reserve them for you.
Service Providers – Send the Chamber your Photos
The Chamber is seeking photos from its service provider members.
The Chamber is in the process of creating print material that represents its service provider members: personal services, home & garden, construction & home improvement, auto & marine, professional services, finance & insurance, real estate, etc.
The Chamber want to use photos of its members! Please send your high-quality photos as consideration to info@kawarthachamber.ca. If your photos don’t get used in this project, the Chamber will keep them on file for future Chamber communications.
Available Space in Lakefield
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is holding a Facility Partnership Meeting on Wednesday, July 19.
Lakefield District Public School (formerly Lakefield District Secondary School) currently has one main floor room available for rent.
When Kawartha Pine Ridge schools have under-utilized space, the board can lease that space out to a group to use for their purposes (office space, program space etc.). This group must be willing to act in accordance with the Board Facility Partnership Principles, as well as enter into a lease agreement with KPR.
Attend the Facility Partnership Meeting on July 19th for more information. Meeting details above. Learn more.
Warsaw Habitat Home Dedication
Joshua and Natasha Clark-Bandi and their daughters Autumn and Jasmine received the keys to their new home on Tuesday, June 27 at the Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony at 887 Peterborough Street in Warsaw.
Warsaw officially has its newest residents!
Homeowners Josh and Natasha Clark-Bandi, with their daughters Autumn and Jasmine, received the keys to their new home on Tuesday (June 27) at the Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony at 887 Peterborough Street in Warsaw.
This home dedication marks the 30th family that has been helped into home ownership by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
Celebrating Canadian Artists at Gallery on the Lake
“Vibrant Dawn” by Jenny Kastner, one of the artists featured during “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” at Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn. (Photo courtesy of Gallery on the Lake)
The Gallery on the Lake is pleased to present its “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” Celebrating Canada 150 Group Show.
The Gallery on the Lake is celebrating its 17th year of operation and will be showcasing an incredible line-up of world class art to help Canada celebrate its 150th birthday.
Opening July 1st is the most noteworthy event, a group show, entitled “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” This exhibit will showcase amazing artwork, including sculptures, by our very best artists and will continue through to July 28th.
This event also provides a fantastic opportunity to meet many of the artists in person during the opening reception on Saturday, July 8th between 1 and 4 p.m. Learn more.
Celebrate Canada Day in the Kawarthas!
Apsley Canada Day Parade, July 1st beginning at 1 p.m.
Celebrate Canada’s Birthday by enjoying the Apsley Canada Parade hosted by the Apsley & District Lions Club! The parade begins at 4 p.m. at Apsley Public School and ends at Lions Park where the festivities continue! In the park, there will be a bouncy castle, games, music, Lions food booth and more! Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC), July 1st beginning at 1 p.m.
Canada Day Celebrations in Buckhorn take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. until dusk. This year’s event will include North Star Productions planetarium and shows inside the BCC, Evolve Skateboard and Scooter lessons, pony rides, petting zoo, bingo in the park and much more! Check out the licensed pub for a cold one and enjoy entertainment by the Buckhorn Jammers. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield, July 1st beginning at 3 p.m.
A free family-oriented event to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday! Enjoy vendors in the park, petting zoo, children’s games, Peterborough Utilites Water Truck, Lakefield & District Lions BBQ Truck and much more! There will be live music from 3 to 8 p.m.. PyroFlys Fire Jugglers perform at 9:15 p.m. and fireworks by Fire in the Sky Productions at 10 p.m.
Lakefield Legion, July 1st, beginning at 1 p.m.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Lakefield Legion with karaoke all afternoon on the patio. Come for a song and drink. Food available from the Lakefield & District Lions Club BBQ trailer.
Grand Opening of Selwyn Skate Park
The Township of Selwyn is proud to showcase the new Selwyn Skateboard Park for all to enjoy!
Visit Isabel Morris Park on July 1st at 3 p.m. for the grand opening. Be sure to stay after the ceremony for the Canada Day festivities!
Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village
During Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene, you can witness a re-enactment of Canadian militia repelling a Fenian raid among other historical activities. (Photo: Dawn Knudsen)
The best place to be on Canada’s 150th birthday is back in time! Celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial birthday with an 1860s celebration during Historic Dominion Day, Saturday, July 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene.
Learn about the First Nation perspective on Confederation and their contributions to the development of the nation at the Aabnaabin Camp, enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the historic village which will be decked out for the occasion with bunting and the historic flags of Canada, and much more.
Lakefield Legion 10th Annual Golf Tournament – July 8th
Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival – July 8th
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.
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham (left) and Councillor Pat O'Reilly (right) at the partnership announcement with Carmine Nigro, President of Craft Development Corporation, and Ashley Mason, Vice President of Mason Homes. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)
Yesterday (June 27), the City of Kawartha Lakes, Mason Homes, and Craft Development Corporation announced a partnership to develop commercial lands in northwest Lindsay.
The development at Highway 35 and Colborne Street will include a 100,000 square-foot-retail space to be built by Craft Development Corporation and as many as 750 single-family homes and townhouse units to be built by Mason Homes.
“This is a milestone in our city’s development,” said Mayor Andy Letham. “It represents years of investment and planning that was necessary to attract Craft and Mason Homes to our area.
“I’m thrilled that this partnership has been announced, and trust that we are well on our way to a new era of development in Kawartha Lakes.”
Earthworks on the commercial and residential site is expected to happen this summer, with building construction to begin in 2018.
Once the development is completed and the retail space opens for business (usually within two years of construction), it’s expected to employ 350 to 450 full- and part-time employees.
The retail space will be anchored by a as-yet-unidentified large retailer. However, previous plans for the site at Highway 35 and Colborne Street were focused on attracting Walmart.
The Peterborough Humane Society is also seeking information about who shot Forrest. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)
This past Saturday (June 24), a stray cat was found on North Asphodel 5th Line and brought into the Peterborough Humane Society.
The cat, who the Humane Society has named “Forrest”, had an injured paw. Upon examination by the Emergency Veterinary Hospital, it was discovered that he had been shot; the bullet was still lodged in Forrest’s leg.
While he is being kept comfortable, Forrest will have to have his front leg amputated — a fairly complicated and costly surgery.
The cost of this surgery is a huge undertaking and the Peterborough Humane Society is reaching out to the public for assistance in Forrest’s care.
To support Forrest, please visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca and donate to the Milo fund, which was set up over 20 years ago by the shelter, as a means for the community to help out with some of the costly surgeries and medications required for injured animals in their care.
An investigation has started into the state in which Forrest was found and the Peterborough Humane Society is asking for the public’s help. If anyone is aware of this incident or has information, please contact 310-7722, Crimestoppers, or the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-745-4722 ext 204.
Forrest the cat is a stray who was found injured on North Asphodel 5th Line and brought into the Peterborough Humane Society. Further examination showed he had been shot in the leg and will have to have it amputated. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)
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