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Focus
Focus features a look at local events, people, places and organizations making a difference in our community.
Each week we take an in-depth look and "FOCUS" on non-profit organizations, people and events in and around the Peterborough area. If you have an idea for a show please contact us at feedback@cogeco.com
With Host, Catherine Hanrahan.
· Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
· Thursdays @ 6:00pm
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Show Notes |
June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a great time for seniors to celebrate their lives and the many ways they continue to make our province a better place to live.
Twitter @PtboSeniorsMth
We talk with Owner/ Operator Angela Jones from Lakeshore Designs. They've designed such projects as Elton John's dressing room, a dream home for Cottage Life and even the set for Focus.
FOCUS goes to camp. We spent some time at a very special place; Easter Seals' Camp Merrywood.
We visit Church Key Brewing Company. in Campbellford for Spring Revival fundraiser for Blues in the Schools. We meet the Archer Family who have been very passionate in promoting this program.
Guest Host John Badhan chats with Jack Doris about life in Peterborough , working at CGE and his time as a City Councillor. Encore presentation
"Peterborough Eats…for healthier futures"Building skills, confidence, and opportunity, one delicious meal at a time.
April is Parkinson Awareness Month. We talk with several volunteers from the Local Parkinson Society. Many who are living with the disease or caring for loved ones stricken with Parkinson Disease.
For more information contact Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3372.
Guest Host John Badhan sits down with living legend: Angelo Mosca.
Angelo played in a record nine Grey Cups, becoming the most 'hated' man in the CFL and also Wrestled as the infamous heel "King Kong Mosca"
On this Episode of Focus we sit down with Peterborough Fire Services new Fire Chief, Doug Tennant.
Guest Host John Badhan chats with Jack Doris about life in Peterborough , working at CGE and his time as a City Councillor.
We take you to camp. The Easter Seals Telethon is just around the corner(March 3, 2013). We spent some time at a very special place; Camp Merrywood. Funds raised from the telethon helps to send Children to this camp.
Encore showing of St Vincent de Paul
We visit Vinnies Feel Good Shopping, and learn about how they are helping feed and clothe the community through donations.
For more Information: SVDP Facebook Page
Phone 705-742-2585
An encore showing of the Peterborough Medical Brigade. Peterborough Medical Brigade prepare for a trip to the Philippines in early 2013.
We talk to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough and find out about their event "Bowl For Kids Sake"
We talk to Dr. Jenny Ingram about Alzheimer's disease and the local study she is conducting.
On the January 23rd episode of FOCUS we introduce you to members of the Hasty P's Pipe Band and talk about their Robbie Burns day fundraiser and dance.
Guest host Paul Wilson profiles two long time Peterborough Residents; Gwen Brown & Donald Howson. Who are both approaching their centenary.
"I Support Every Penny" and "Madelines Lemonade Stand" are fundraising events by two wonderful 8 year olds. We meet the people behind their success; Noah and Madeline.
Peterborough Medical Brigade Pt 2. Providing basic medical care in remote areas. We talk to the Peterborough Medical Brigade as they prepare for a trip to the Philippines in early 2013.
Peterborough Calendar Girls. Local women ranging in age from early 40s to 98 are featured in Homegrown Homes Fundraising calendar. Watch the Promo
We have a look at the 2nd Peterborough Scouts who celebrated 100 years.
(Repeat showing)
Food Not Bombs is a global grassroots movement aiming to defend and reclaim community, sovereignty and food justice from the jaws of poverty and war.
On this episode we talk to Rachelle Sauvé about Food Not Bombs and "Justice for Levi"
The Morning Mayor Mike Melnik is in the hot seat on this episode of FOCUS. We talk to Mike about his over 30 year career in Radio and what he is up to next.
It's that time again....Festival of Trees returns to Peterborough! Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2012
Just in time for Halloween... Guest host Patricia Thorne interviews Toronto band Die Mannequin. We find out about the band and their Peterborough connection. We also talk about their venture into film, starring in Bruce McDonald's film Hard Core Logo 2..
Guest Host John Badhan sits down with living legend: Angelo Mosca.
Angelo played in a record nine Grey Cups, becoming the most 'hated' man in the CFL and also Wrestled as the infamous heel "King Kong Mosca"
On this episode of Focus we learn about fire prevention from hundred and ten feet in the air!! We visit the new Fire station for a tour and go up...waaaay up! in the new T-Rex ladder truck.
On this Episode of Focus we sit down with Peterborough Fire Services new Fire Chief, Doug Tennant.
Join us Oct. 3 as we visit the Curve lake Pow Wow for Drum, dance, art, and First Nation culture.
Join us Wed. Sept 26 on TVCOGECO for an Episode of FOCUS when we visit Vinnies Feel Good Shopping, and learn about how they are helping feed and clothe the community through donations.
For more Information: SVDP Facebook Page
Phone 705-742-2585
Join us Wednesday Sept 19th at 6:30 PM for a new season of FOCUS. We start the season off with a look at the 2nd Peterborough Scouting Group who celebrated 100 years this past summer. Facebook
Pilots from 7 countries piloteda variety of small aircraft to introduce girls and women to the joys of flying, during the second annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week.
This is the last episode of the 2011/2012 season. Focus will return in September.
We find out about the Ontario Senior Games association and the big Summer event hosted in Brampton.
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games is a program of the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport.
-Repeat- Does Ancient Mayan Text Indicate the World's End in 2012?
Dr. Paul Healy a Professor from Trent's Department of Anthropology, addresses "Apocalypse 2012" as we speak about the Mayan people and their culture and what they were trying to tell us.
The 1st annual Peter Tweeter awards showcased some of Peterborough's social networkers. The awards held March 1st recognized some of the people creating a buzz in local online TWITTER communications.
Catherine sits down with Peterborough MP Dean DelMastro to talk to the Man behind the Politician. We talk about his life in Peterborough, his Family and some issues outside of his jurisdiction. Watch The Video (Repeat)
Peterborough Medical Brigade is a group of volunteers consisting of doctors, dentists, nurses and their assistants who travel to third world countries providing them much needed medical aid.
We introduce you to six local athletes that participated in the 2012 Special Olympics Canda Winter Games, held in St Albert, Alberta March 2012. We find out just how fantastic they did.
Put the ear muffs on the dog and crank this one up to 11!....We spend the day at Sadleir House with a group of women who came to rock!
We find out about the fundraiser Women's Rock Weekend that raises money for the summer program "Rock Camp For Girls". (Repeat)
Community Care Peterborough: We talk about the services they provide to Seniors and adults with physical challenges. As well as the upcoming fundraiser "Kms for Care" Happening April 15th, 2012
Peterborough Office, Phone: 705-742-7067. TTY:705-742-7608
E-mail: Centofc@commcareptbo.org
Upcoming 2012 Fundraisers
Stride to Turn the Tide Walk: Sat. June 16
Kazuri Jewellery Sale: Sun. Nov. 4
For more info contact Nancy Martin
martin.nl@sympatico.ca (705) 743-1869
March has been declared Easter Seals Month in Peterborough. On April 1st the Easter Seals Telethon returns, broadcasting live on TVCOGECO and CHEX TV Noon - 6pm. We talk about Easter Seals celebrating 90 years, meet some local Easter Seals Kids and learn about the importance of Camp.
This Week Catherine Speaks with the Canadian Cancer Society. We find out what services they provide and talk about the various fundraisers in and around Peterborough (Repeat)
Join Catherine as we find out about the New Canadians Centre. In the second half of the show she visits the worlds largest vegetarian pot luck at the NCC hosted "One World Dinner"
Does Ancient Mayan Text Indicate the World's End in 2012?
Dr. Paul Healy a Professor from Trent's Department of Anthropology, addresses "Apocalypse 2012" as we speak about the Mayan people and their culture and he does know what they were trying to tell us.
Catherine sits down with Peterborough MP Dean DelMastro to talk to the Man behind the Politician. We talk about his life in Peterborough, his Family and some issues outside of his jurisdiction. Watch The Video
We talk Hockey as MP Dean Del Mastro's annual Hockey Challenge returns. We talk about some of the changes this year, and the new organization involved "Hands Up"
We also introduce you to Jim Russell as the United Way's new Peterborough CEO.
Northern Lights Canada has been providing employment services across Ontario since 1996. They deliver a full range of employment programs and services, and offer links to other programs in the community to help with employment and training goals.
Dr Jenny Ingram speaks about her amazing Mom; Dr M. Vera Peters.
Dr. Peters is most notably recognized as an outstanding clinical investigator who changed the management of Hodgkin’s disease and breast cancer. In addition, her legacy as a clinician, her deep desire to know and involve her patients in decision making. This also marks her as a truly unique and compassionate innovator who was ahead of her time.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough (LDAP) is a non-profit charitable organization committed to enabling individuals with learning disabilities to reach their full potential.
Thier efforts are directed toward assisting people with learning disabilities and their families by providing support, guidance and resource information.
Put the ear plugs in....We spend the day at Sadleir House with a group of women who came to rock!
We find out about the fundraiser Women's Rock Weekend that raises money for the summer program Rock Camp For Girls.
Catherine sits down with Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal to talk to the Man behind the Politician. We talk about his life in Peterborough, his Family and his Passion for Former PM Lester B Pearson.
Catherine speaks with Trent University President Dr Steven Franklin.
The Peterborough Festival of trees is moving. After 20 years being held in the Memorial Centre the Festival is moving Downtown. We discuss some of the changes and new attractions at this years Festival.
On this episode of FOCUS we speak with Fleming College President, Tony Tilly.
On this episode we visit a Habitat for Humanity home build project that is in progress. We find out about HFH and talk with a Teacher from Kenner who along with his class have been helping with the construction of the new duplex.
Author Charles Foran, A former resident of Montreal, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He reported on Quebec for Saturday Night Magazine. Charlie currently resides in Peterborough, with his family. We talk with the Author about his award winning book Mordecai: The Life & Times. Watch the Video
We speak with the United Way of Peterborough & District. United Way launched its 70th annual campaign and set a goal of $2,588,500.
United Way of Peterborough & District
277 Stewart St. Peterborough
Phone: (705) 742-8839
Fax: (705) 742-9186
Email: office@uwpeterborough.ca
We talk to Anti-Bullying coordinators from the Red Cross' BE Heard as well as a Superintendant from the KPRDSB. We ask why is Bullying getting so out of hand and what kind of help is out there.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Canadian Red Cross, 565 Water Street, Peterborough, 1-866-298-7778.
Join Catherine on this episode of Focus when we learn all about the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre. We see some turtle eggs hatch and Catherine comes face to face with a huge Snapping Turtle.
Join us as we Strike up the band when Catherine speaks with the Peterborough Concert Band. The PCB has been around for 152+ years and are still are making beautiful music together..
This Week Catherine Speaks with the Canadian Cancer Society. We find out what services they provide and talk about the various fundraisers in and around Peterborough
Join us as Focus returns with a new Host, Catherine Hanrahan. We visit the Canadian Blood Services, Blood Donor Clinic. Catherine steps up and donates a pint of blood during her first Focus interview!
The Lindsay Lilac Festival is located in picturesque Lindsay Ontario on the banks of the Scugog river. With entertainment, lilac sales, food and beverages along with over 600 lilacs and over 120 varieties. We bring you highlights from last years festival and the unveiling of the Salute to Heroes Plaque.
Paul Wilson visits with Dr. Steven Franklin, President, Trent University. This is Stevens second visit to TVCOGECO.
As director of the Trent Biomaterials Research Program, Dr. Suresh Narine is delighted – and sometimes a bit humbled – to be working with such a talented team of organic chemists, materials physicists, and polymer chemists. We speak with Dr. Narine about his research at Trent University.
The Peterborough Wellness Expo offers information, exhibitors, displays and seminars relating to all areas of personal well-being and health issues.
We have a look at some of the highlights from 2010. This years Expo is May 7th 2011 at Evinrude Centre.
Green Expo 2011 is just around the corner April 30th at Evinrude Centre. We share some highlights from last years Expo and fill you in on what to expect this year.
Don't miss the second annual Lifestyle Show in Lindsay. April 15 - 17, 2011Discover, explore, and learn how to enhance your life, be healthy and most of all - enjoy yourself to the fullest. We visit a Variety of booths from the 2010 show.
For more information Visit the Lifestyle Show Website
Join us on this episode of Focus when we talk about Easter Seals Ontario and the upcoming Easter Seals Telethon.
Join us on this episode of Focus when we sit down and speak to Former MP Peter Adams about his latest book: Peterborough Successess.
Join us on this edition of Focus for an encore showing of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra.
Join us on Focus as host Paul Wilso speaks with SSFC President Dr. Tony Tilly
Join us on this episode of Focus as we attend the Opening Of Heritage Week Ontario at Trent University. Keynote Speaker Dr. Thomas Symons.
We visit with organizers and participants from the Greater Peterborough Soap Box Derby Association.
Since 2002 the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre has been working towards making Ontario a safer place for turtles. KTTC takes in injured turtles, rehabilitates them and releases them back into the wild.
Phone: 705-741-5000
We chat with Organizers of the 2011 Level A United Way Hockey Challenge about the upcoming event at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. January 30 2011.
Join Focus Host Paul Wilson as he sits down with founding President of Trent University, THB Symons.
Thursday, 20 January 2011 - 6:00 PM ,Friday, 21 January 2011 - 11:30 AM
Saturday, 22 January 2011 - 5:30 PM, Sunday, 23 January 2011 - 1:30 PM
Sunday, 23 January 2011 - 5:00 PM
Part 2 with Paul Wilson as he spends a day at Queens Park in Toronto at the 2nd annual Peterborough Day.
Community Living Peterborough
After a week long review session, some deep breaths, and some bitten fingernails: Community Living Peterborough found out whether they would be considered for Accreditation from the CQL.
Peterborough Festival of Trees celebrates 20 years this year. Join us as we talk about the Festival, how its changed and what's new this year.
Host Cheryl Ayres speaks with Alex Mortlock, Manager of Energy Efficiency Services, Peterborough GreenUp and Doug Porter, Certified Energy Advisor about current initiatives and the impact even small changes can make.
Peterborough gets a health check up with Dr. Rosana Pellizzari from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit. This Episode we talk about recent health issues such as Bed Bugs and Flu Shots in the City of Peterborough
Host Paul Wilson spends a day at Queens Park in Toronto at the 2nd annual Peterborough Day.
Host Cheryl Ayres takes us on a tour of the nearly completed YWCA Crossroads Women’s Shelter. We find out some of the services provided as well as some of the much needed upgrades over the existing shelter.
Host Cheryl Ayres speaks with Peterborough Symphony's Conductor - Michael Newnham, Past Chair - Gail Rowat and musicians - John Oosterbroek and Katie Avery about the PSO experience.
NEXT WEEK: YWCA Crossroads Shelter Tour.
Host Justin Beaudoin steps back in time with the Ptbo chapter of the SCA Canton of Petrea Thule.
The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Events feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops.
NEXT WEEK: The PSO
We speak with Author John Boyko about his Biography; Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged a Nation.
This is the first major biography and a new perspective look at RB Bennett the former Prime Minister of Canada.
Canada’s 11th Prime Minister, from 1930 to 1935, suggests historic public opinion may have greatly misunderstood the man.
Not only can Green Energy save you money it can actually make you money, and It's good for the environment.
On this episode of Focus we find out about how to incorporate Green Energy into your home.
We talk with various vendors at the 2010 Green Expo about Solar, Geothermal and much more.
As director of the Trent Biomaterials Research Program, Dr. Suresh Narine is delighted – and sometimes a bit humbled – to be working with such a talented team of organic chemists, materials physicists, and polymer chemists. We speak with Dr. Narine about his research at Trent University.
An annual Heros tribute Gala for the fallen who share a connection to Peterborough.
Peterborough Remembers honours our brave soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
For more information please contact: Alan Wilson at (705) 313-1109
Boomer Consumer Expo: An Expo geared towards those 45+ to Shop and learn and Discover Good Living . From home renovations, to specialty items and services, designed with you in mind.
Exhibitors websites
This week Doors Open Lindsay Pt 2. an event that allows us behind doors usually not open to the public. We visit Sylvesters & take a walking tour of Cambridge Street.
Next week We attend the Boomer Show in Lindsay.
We visit Doors Open Lindsay. an event that allows us behind doors usually not open to the public. We visit the Academy Theatre, Cambridge Street Church to name a few.
Encore Showing. Guest Host
We speak with staff and clients of Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario about the organization. Also in this episode - a Market Hall announcement!
The Green Expo 2010 is just around the corner (Saturday April 24, 10 am - 4pm. Evinrude Centre). We show you highlights from last years expo and tell you whats new this year.
Check out a few links from a few of the exhibitors we spoke with:
We speak with Geoff Coulson of Environment Canada about the CanWarn program, We get a live demonstration of the system and learn how the CanWarn program has been expanded to allow for non-ham-radio equipped participation.
We speak with members from the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation about the organization and the newest fundraiser event to raise money to send CAS children to camp.
We talk with a WWII Vet about his experience in the War as he witnessed the sinking of the HMCS Valleyfield Frigate.
In this episode we speak with:
about nutrition and how our food choices are affecting our health.
We speak with volunteers and local ambassadors about the many programs the association funds and their importance.
We talk with health care providers and a patient about the Unattached Patients Program - a test program offering proactive health screening in our region.
Guest Host
We speak with some of the providers around a ground breaking program offered in our region to help screen and hopefully prevent vascular disease
Paul Wilson visits with Dr. Steven Franklin, President, Trent University
Out and about for Doors Open Peterborough 2009 - part 2. We visit Peterborough Theatre Guild and the Trent-Severn Waterway Archives
Out and about for Doors Open Peterborough 2009 - part 1. We visit Hay-Smit House, Helix/RB Rogers House, Peterborough Lift Locks and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Peterborough /Lakefield Community Police Service's 160th anniversary. Ken Armstrong speaks with Retired Detective Rob Hotston
Gearing up for the United Way Hockey Challenge 2010.
Event held at the Memorial Centre on Saturday Jan 23rd, at 1pm
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour - Part 2: Sharon Taylor, Anne Cavanagh, Sandy MacFarlane, Bronson Smith, Scott Walker
Air dates:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 10:00 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour - Part 1: Suzanne Paleczny, Rob Brown, Victoria Wallace, Maura Joy Lusting, Wendy Trusler
We talk with organizers and participants involved in Canadian Diabetes Association - Kawarthas Branch, 2009 Celebrity Challenge. The challenge was to live with diabetes for two weeks.
This week we speak with organizers about the many events surrounding the 2009 Festival of Trees.
We speak with organizers, cooaches and participants, past and present about the Peterborough Kinsmen Minor Football League - celebrating its 30th anniversary year.
Watch the VideoFeatures a look at the recent Airport Announcement, Showplace Peterborough's upcoming Christmas Stories Variety Show.
C'ooks Lane - enjoying a little Halloween fun and raising money for a good cause.
Ceremony for Unveiling of the Firefighter Monument at Del Crary Park in September 11, 2009. We find out the stories behind the men honoured on the monument.
CNIB Technology Fair We see what devices and gadjets are out there to help those with Vision impairments.
Focus: Episode 3 - YWCA
A look at the YW's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event from last May and an update on the new Crossroads Safe Haven project at a "Ground Breaking event"
Zimbabwean Sculptor Singi Chihota at the Rice Lake Gallery
