Sixth Annual Peterborough VegFest Hits Millennium Park This Sunday
/The sixth annual Peterborough VegFest’s will delight vegetarians and vegans at Millennium Park this Sunday from 11 pa.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
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Elementary School's Breakfast Club Gets Cooking After Donation of Two Ovens From Rotary Club of Peterborough
/Prince of Wales’s Breakfast Club kicked off the school year on the right foot as they received two new ovens donated from the Rotary Club of Peterborough and unveiled on Tuesday morning.
Thea Chaput, Grade 6 (left); Camryn Chaput, Grade 5 (middle) and Sophie Bradley, Grade 7 (middle right) getting '“apple-loutely’ excited over the new overs with Colin Mackenzie, Rotary volunteer (Middle left) and Tommy Reburn of Leon’s Peterborough (right). Volunteers and Rotary Club members have been providing breakfast to the Prince of Wales students for nearly 30 years. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the ovens and the Rotary’s work during breakfast hours at the school.
The program feeds roughly over 500 children according to Brad Conlin, Prince of Wales principal.
“The School Nutrition Program has a major impact on the safety, well-being and belongingness of our students,” he said. “Many students use the breakfast program not only as a place to fill their tummies for the start of their day, but it is a place that students can use as a soft-start transition from home to school.”
At the end of the last school year, the ovens began to malfunction, making it difficult to prepare meals promptly and efficiently.
“Faces of trusted adults and the impact of our volunteers goes beyond the needs of just the healthy breakfasts and lunches that are provided,” said Conlin. “The staff and volunteers always have a lens of inclusivity which fosters an environment of food for some, food for all.”
Peterborough Rotarian of the Year and volunteer Catherine Hanrahan contacted her fellow Realtor colleague at Century 21 United, Tom Reburn, who also owns Leon’s. His company supplied, delivered, and installed them free of charge during the last week of August.
“Leon’s is well known as a great community supporter so I didn’t hesitate to reach out to my friend Tom to see if he could hook us up two new stoves and a microwave.” says Hanrahan.
One Prince of Wales student highlighted the club's importance and how having breakfast can positively impact a child’s learning experience.
“This year, as soon as I saw the first person go in the Breakfast Club doors, I went in as well. I was hungry and I didn’t have a chance to eat breakfast. At my old school we had plain oatmeal everyday. At POW we have a variety of foods. A couple of days ago we had eggs, hash browns, and cereal. If we have eggs three days in a row, they are always cooked differently. The program is really important to me because in the morning sometimes I can make myself a hot chocolate but most of the days I don’t have time. After I eat breakfast, it helps me to focus better at school. There are a lot of community volunteers and they are always treating us nicely and coming to our tables to ask us if we want more. I would love to volunteer because I love to cook. Today I helped a little girl make her yogurt more tasty by squeezing an orange into her yogurt like the adult volunteer showed us how to do. Another day I helped that girl’s little sister when she spilled her drink all over herself and the floor. Children from every grade can eat breakfast together, whether they can’t afford it, or they didn’t have time that day. That is why Breakfast Club is important to me and the rest of the school.”
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Ontario Convenience Stores Able to Sell Beer, Wine, Cider and Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
/The Ontario Government has permitted all licensed convenience stores in the province to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages effective immediately, announced on Thursday.
Doug Ford, Ontario Premier (left) and Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance (right) making the announcement at a convenience store in Etobicoke. As of Sept. 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, in addition to nearly 3,000 other licensed retail outlets as well as takeaway options from licensed bars and restaurants. Screenshot.
Doug Ford, Ontario Premier announced the coming of alcohol in convenience stores on Dec. 14 last year.
“Today’s expansion delivers on our government’s promise to give people in Ontario the same choice and convenience enjoyed by people throughout the rest of Canada,” he said. “With today’s announcement, we’re also creating new opportunities to produce and sell world-class Ontario-made beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages in nearly 4,200 convenience stores across the province.”
By the end of October, as part of the government’s plan to expand alcohol sales, every eligible convenience, grocery and big-box grocery store in Ontario will be able to sell eligible alcohol if they choose to according to a press release.
“People finally have more options to responsibly and conveniently support local Ontario breweries and wineries – or whatever their drink-of-choice may be – even closer to home, and today’s announcement is another milestone in the government’s commitment to deliver more choice and convenience to consumers,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance. “In addition to supporting Ontario retailers, domestic producers and workers in the alcohol industry, our vision for a better marketplace has come to life thanks to people and businesses across the province.”
The government adds that they are permanently allowing the transfer of wine and spirits between locations with the same owner and/or affiliated licensees to help bars and restaurants effectively manage inventory and is allowing licensed grocery and convenience stores to display alcoholic beverages in multiple areas of a store while maintaining small-producer shelf space requirements as well as policies that will continue to ensure the safe and responsible sale of alcohol.
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Lang Pioneer Village to Hold Corn Roast On Aug. 18
/Join the harvest season as the Corn Roast at Lang Pioneer Village Museum is happening on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Heather Doughty and Lang Pioneer Village.
The family-friendly day has historic demonstrations, live music, and plenty of fire-cooked corn. Tour with a free horse-drawn wagon ride and tour the historic village.
The village will teach visitors how corn was used back then such as cornbread, popcorn, dried corn, corn soups and corn relish in the Fitzpatrick House. They will also sample some Johnny cake with maple syrup in the Milburn House.
The village will have demonstrations including threshing, bagging, fanning mill and corn grinding.
A corn-on-the-cob eating contest will take place on the Village Green at 2 p.m. Corn crafts and corn hole by the Ayotte Cabin are some activities that will be run.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under five. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes two adults and up to four youths (ages 5-14). Visitors may purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop but advance purchase is not required.
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Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association Hosting 42nd Annual All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Aug. 10
/The Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association is holding its 42 Annual All-You-Can-Eat BBQ at Whiskey Lane Livestock located at 2295 on Hwy 7, Indian River on Aug. 10.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association.
Activities and the Peterborough County 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day starting at 1 p.m.
An animal show and sale starts at the conclusion of the beef show, slated for 3 p.m. Dinner is being served at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with all-you-can-eat barbecued beef, baked potatoes, baked beans, a dinner roll and dessert.
The association is asking guests to bring their own plates and cutlery but there are some at the event. There is plenty of space for lawn chairs.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate with cash or debit. Adults are $25 while children aged six to 12 are $10. Kids under six are free.
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Photos: Barbeques Are Firing Up For the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest
/The barbeques are fired up as the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest is underway at Millennium Park from Friday to Sunday.
The event is filled with activities, food and entertainment that will cater to all walks of life according to Susan Zambonin, Habitat for Humanity CEO.
“We have four ribbers this year, we have a number of food vendors and other vendors,” she explained. “We have lots of entertainment, we've also added family-friendly entertainment. We have a magician here, face-painting for the kids and colouring.”
Proceeds from the event go towards the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and its community projects. Their main one includes building a washroom for the Brock Mission.
Rib vendors at the event are Boss Hog’s BBQ, Fat Boys Barbeque, Silver Bullet, Bar-B-Q and Jack the Ribber. Other food options from the vendors include brisket, pulled pork, chicken and cornbread.
Other vendors available are Corn, Beaver Tails, Kettle Curls, Poutine Supreme, Lemonade, Mr. Kettle Corn and Kawartha Buttertart Factory.
Live entertainment with 15 groups are set for the stage throughout the three days.
The following are the operating hours of Ribfest:
Friday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Peterborough Lakers Team With Bobcaygeon Brewing Company to Launch Lakers Edition of Cottage Lager
/Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and Century 21 Lakers have partnered to launch their new limited release, ‘Lakers edition’ of a Cottage Lager, announced on Wednesday night.
Cottage Lager is Bobcaygeon Brewing’s flagship lager. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.
The drink is available during the season at all Lakers home games. The can feature a mesh Lakers jersey-inspired logo with signature red and blue colours alongside the traditional Bobcaygeon Brewing loon and tree line.
The beer is also available at the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company retail store in Peterborough at 649 The Parkway and at local farmers markets, including those in Peterborough, Lakefield, Bobcaygeon, Lindsay, and Clarington.
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Peterborough Poutine Feast Returns to Morrow Park For With Four Days of French Fry Fun
/With over 30 poutines to choose from, the Peterborough Poutine Feast is back and underway at Morrow Park in a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday.
David Conway, Poutine Feast emcee (left) and Bailey McGlennon (right) featuring a poutine from each vendor at Peterborough Poutine Feast. Some options included a lobster poutine with hollandaise, a smokin’ BBQ Brisket Poutine and General Tso’s Poutine as part of 30 different kinds spanning four vendors. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The event has free admission. It runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Four poutine vendors are at this year’s event such as Smokin’ Carnivore, Fat Les’s Chip Stand, Groovy Gravy and The Tragically Chip Wagon.
Mrs. Mini Donuts, Trin’s Treats and Heavenly Dreams were other food vendors at the event. Mini donuts, cotton candy, ice cream and other sweets were available for purchase.
Merchandise dealers are also at Poutine Feast such as clothing, jewellery, face painting, temporary tattoos and Bad Ass Den from Fenelon Falls were present.
Peterborough was one of the original locations of Poutine Feast’s tour before the tour expanded. The travelling food group is hitting over 20 cities with Peterborough as the third leg of its tour.
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The Good Baker YPQ Lands As Peterborough Airport Restaurant
/The Good Baker YPQ has landed in Peterborough Airport as its new restaurant in the terminal building announced on Thursday.
Peterborough Airport serves as an aerospace and education employment centre, supporting over 500 direct jobs and hosting more than 20 businesses on-site. the last restaurant operator departed in 2021. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
The restaurant has added seating areas that overlook the airport’s apron and runway activity.
It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the airport terminal building, 925 Airport Rd., serving a range of breakfast and lunch options and pastries.
Since the late 1960s, Peterborough Airport has featured a restaurant which has been a destination for visitors, people who work at the airport's businesses, pilots passing through and others who want to enjoy a meal while watching planes come and go.
“The Airport restaurant is a vital connection to the regional community, and we’re excited about the delicious offerings from The Good Baker YPQ,” said Kyle Bruce Peterborough Airport administration manager. “The restaurant serves as a destination for young families, fostering a passion for aviation among young enthusiasts.”
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Bobcaygeon Brewing Company Invites Public to Celebrate Its Ninth Birthday On Saturday
/There have been nine years of flowing taps for Bobcaygeon Brewing Company which will celebrate its birthday this Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. at its Peterborough Brewery and Taproom at 649 The Parkway.
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) RICHARD WOOD, BOBCAYGEON BREWING COMPANY PRESIDENT; CHRISTIAN HARVEY, ONE CITY PTBO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; KATIE HARTING, MCTHIRSTY’S BARTENDER AND MATT CAMPBELL, BOBCAYGEON BREWING COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES ENJOYING THE FIRST-POURED BLACKBERRY RASPBERRY GOSE FROM THE TAP that was launched on Oct. 7, 2022. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.
The brewery will offer nine unique cask selections featuring one-time-only variants of classic Bobcaygeon styles such as Cottage Lager with Lime, Dockside Red Ale with Black Currant, and Double Dry Hopped Northern Lights.
The Brewery is also doing four beer releases with two brand new beers:
‘Lansdowne Fog,’ which brings Earl Grey tea and vanilla over a classic English Ale base*
‘Hibernate,’ a Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Strong Ale*
‘Firefly Belgian Wheat’
‘Birch Bark White IPA’
