Caley Bedore

Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11

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• Gearing up for summer at Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market

  'The markets almost always get busier as the weather gets warmer,' said Emily Shapiera, administrator of the Peterborough Wednesday Farmers' Market.

  Features

  Jun 10
• Power outage: What to include in an emergency preparedness kit

  'Let’s hope it doesn’t happen, but it is likely we could have more situations like this in the future,' said David Fraser with Canadian Red Cross.

  Environment

  May 26
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• A ‘sweet’ visit to The Kawartha Buttertart Factory in Peterborough, Ont.

  'We expanded during COVID; I think it was a feel-good, these were some of the places you could go,' said Cathy Smith, owner of a new bakery in the Peterborough, Ont., area.

  Consumer

  May 19
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• Spelunking is back this season at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area

  'I’ve always enjoyed bringing my family out here, the caves are just a great little adventure to take your family on,' said Jessie James with Otonabee Conservation.

  Canada

  May 12
• Historic Hope Mill near Peterborough reopens to visitors

  “When the turbines start up and the mill starts vibrating, and the noise, you can just see peoples faces light up with wonder," said volunteer Jim Kingdon.

  Features

  May 5
• Trent University Sasquatch Society in Peterborough on the lookout for Bigfoot

  'There was no mistaking, these were either cleverly hoaxed or the real deal, 35, 45 clear footprints in the mud,' said anthropology professor Jeff Meldrum.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Fleming College students get ready for 24th annual Tree Climbing Competition

  'We have a tree rescue, we’ve got a work climb, a throw-ball event, we do a belayed speed climb and something called a stationary rope,' said program coordinator Brian Saxon.

  Education

  Apr 7
• Sandy Flat Sugar Bush in Warkworth, Ont., welcomes back maple syrup lovers

  “We’re 150-acre property with about 50 acres of pure sugar maples under tap. Maple syrup has been produced on this property from the mid-1800s on," said owner Chris Clark.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• The Eyrie: Birds of Prey organization flies into Peterborough area

  'Our goal is to educate people about raptors and leave them with a desire to learn more and help protect the environment the animals share with us,' said co-owner Matthew Morgan.

  Environment

  Mar 24
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• Peterborough March break camps return as pandemic restrictions ease

  'This is a good way to come out, be a bit social, but still do your physical distancing and have fun,' said the owner of Rock and Rope Climbing Centre of March break activities.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough prepares to move world’s largest canoe and kayak collection

  'It's more than 600 vessels. Measured nose to tail, it’s a 3 km long portage and we are preparing these now to be moved to their new home,' says curator Jeremy Ward.

  Features

  Feb 17
• Peterborough Nordic Club continues to grow amid pandemic

  'It is good for mental health and it is just a good way to get outside and get some exercise,' said Peterborough Nordic Club vice-president Brian Brown.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Seasonal Cycling: Tips for riding your bike in the winter

  'A couple of years ago, you could look around the city and you wouldn't see anyone out on their bike in winter, but now you do,' said Jean Greig, B!ke program manager.

  Entertainment

  Feb 3
• 18th annual ReFrame Film Festival debuts in homes across Canada

  'These documentaries provide a way for us to learn, connect and experience things outside of ourselves,' said film festival creative director Amy Siegel.

  Entertainment

  Jan 27
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• Outdoor rinks open for the season in Peterborough

  "It doesn’t get any better than this I don’t think. A nice sunny day, maybe -15 C and out with your friends and family and having fun," said local volunteer Dan Burke.

  Features

  Jan 20
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• Out & About: Exploring Peterborough, Ont. trails on snowshoes

  'We need nature, we are all from nature and we reconnect with it when we are out,' said author and outdoor educator, Kevin Callan, talking about snowshoeing.

  Entertainment

  Jan 13
• The Talking Forest: Hear stories from the trees in Lindsay, Ont.

  "You’ll come in contact with geo locations and a voice will start to talk to you automatically and you’ll get a story from a tree," said technician Melissa Creasy-Alexander.

  Environment

  Jan 6
• Peterborough home’s holiday light show would make Clark Griswold proud

  'This year I had to go bigger and better, so we have doubled the lights and added a few more fun features to the show,' said Peterborough holiday light show creator Jordan Downer.

  Entertainment

  Dec 16, 2021
• SickKids: Peterborough boy’s life saved, family shares their story to inspire giving to hospital foundation

  "They came in the room and said we are on the phone with SickKids, we need to go, there is something wrong with his heart," said Desmond's mom, Heather Chaput.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021
• Dunsford, Ont. curler makes Canada’s paralympic team

  'It's amazing. It is a real honour to represent Canada. It has been a great journey so far,' said Jon Thurston a member of the Canadian Paralympic curling team.

  Sports

  Dec 3, 2021
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• Holiday Shopping Passports are back in downtown Peterborough

  'It makes shopping during the holidays a little bit more exciting,' said communications manager Hillary Flood. 'You’re part of the community, and getting rewarded along the way.'

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough to reopen Nov. 26 after closure for COVID-19 pandemic

  'We’ve been missing the public like crazy and we have had a lot of feedback from the public who are eager to get back,' said zoo manager Jim Moloney.

  Entertainment

  Nov 19, 2021
• Stepping up: How a Selwyn Township man is raising money for Peterborough Regional Health Centre

  'I decided something good has to come out of this and I've been 'hoofin' er' ever since,' said Dave Graham, a local resident raising money for PRHC.

  Health

  Nov 5, 2021
• Getting cheesy: Peterborough Mac and Cheese Festival is underway

  'We have a gambit of various mac and cheeses,' said communications manager Hillary Flood. 'We are talking classic, adventurous macs and fancy ones too.'

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2021
• Barnyard Sessions: Live music on stage at 4th Line Theatre

  "When we first started doing this we were witnessing the audience grieving, and sharing in joy and processing with the artist and it was very healing," said producer, Kate Suhr.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021