Accordion Virtuoso Brings some Fire to the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra
Accordion to some fun facts on the internet, singer/comedian Weird Al Yankovic got his first accordion at the age of seven. This seems to be the hallmark age for beginning …
Month: January 2013
The Peterborough Symphony Sets Passions Aflame: An Interview with Michael Berec
The Peterborough Symphony is thinking outside the box and incorporating some unique instruments into their upcoming concert RUSSIAN FIRE. The feverish melodies of saxophone and accordion are bound to bring …
Movie 43 Review: It’s Times Like These I Wish I Was The Food Critic
You know, I’ve seen plenty of movies where the only funny parts were planted in the trailer. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen one where actually watching the movie …
Kawartha Cup Trent vs. Fleming: Meet the Men’s Extramural Hockey Team
On Saturday February 2, 2013 at 9pm the ultimate showdown between the Trent Men’s Extramural hockey team and their local rivals Fleming will take place at the Evinrude Center. The …
Concern Over Charlotte St. Redevelopment
On Tuesday January 22, Peterborough City Council’s Planning Committee met to discuss the controversial relocation of the current Shoppers Drug Mart on Aylmer across the street, to a new building …
Have You Seen… Sadleir House Library
Located in Room 107 of the historically significant Sadleir House, The Sadleir House Library has something of interest for everyone. There are not only rare works of fiction, but a …
The R-Word (Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault)
Recently, the gang-rape of a woman on a public bus in New Delhi on December 16 elicited protests and campaigns around the world about violence against women. As a result …
Finding Your Inner Clown: An Interview with Dan Fewings
I am sitting in a café, drinking peppermint tea. The lights are dim and a soft flow of jazzy music supplemented by discreet conversation ebbs through the air. There is …
Aramark Staff Struggling over Slashes in Hours, Positions
Significant staffing cuts have been implemented this year at Trent by the university’s contracted foodservice provider Aramark Canada. According to sources within the company, the number of working hours that …
It’s Not Too Late for Latkes: Potato-Carrot Pancakes
This recipe is brought to us by our awesome volunteer Kyle, who has excellent taste in soup as well. It calls for matzo meal, which I admittedly had to look …