This week, none other than one of our first inductees into the Pathway of Fame during our inaugural year in 1998: author, and Canadian literary icon Margaret Laurence. A major figure in Canadian literature, Margaret Laurence is admired for brilliant novels such as ‘The Stone Angel,’ ‘The Diviners’ and ‘Jest of God.’ An opportunity to …
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E Leadership Changes, Pathway Seeks Treasurer Peterborough, ON – The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District would like to acknowledge a number of dedicated individuals who have supported the organization with their time and expertise: Wellington (Wimpy) …
The Facilitating Committee governing the Pathway of Fame for Peterborough and District is currently seeking a qualified volunteer to join our committee – and specifically, to assume the role of Treasurer. A background, and proficiency in accounting and book keeping would be an asset, as would some familiarity with the workings, and requirements of a …
As of this writing (August 19th) The Pathway of Fame continues to have clearance from local health authorities and the Showplace Performance Centre to host a small, in-person induction ceremony downstairs at the Nexicom Lounge on September 11th for our 2021 inductees. Specifics of the event are still being finalized. However, we can tell you …
The Third Wave of the pandemic may have been raging, but the Nominations Committee for the Pathway of Fame rallied to the task nonetheless with an armload of ZOOM sessions, masks, Purell and tape measures to arrive at our Class of 2021. In alphabetical order, may we present: David Goyette (Cultural/Community Betterment) Selflessly donating his …
We love getting mail – and recently we took delivery of two poignant letters from Class of 2020 Inductees Ann Douglas (Literary) and Rosemary McConkey (Cultural/Community Betterment). We would like to share them with you… Rosemary McConkey writes: “We have drunk from the wells that others have dug …
The Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame is now accepting nominations for our upcoming ‘Class of 2021.’ If you know of someone – a friend, a family member, or someone you respect in the community deserving of permanent and lasting recognition in the arts and humanities – music, theatre, wordsmiths and so on – please …
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It was with honour and humility that Board Chair and co-founder Sean Eyre, Vice-Chair Geoff Hewitson and Second Vice-Chair Graham Hart were invited to Council Chambers on the evening of Monday, September 28th 2020 to receive municipal recognition on behalf of The Pathway of Fame. With protective masks firmly in place, the three gentlemen met …
September 17th, 2020 UPDATE: For several weeks, the Pathway Executive and Facilitating Committees have been working in close contact with Showplace Performance Center with the goal of staging a scaled-down Induction Ceremony – which would abide by the latest Provincial, Municipal and overall restrictions and health requirements. The plan was for a small affair, with …
…are IN! That’s one piece of very good news this challenging year can manage to celebrate! As we near our COVID-reduced induction ceremony in September, we are pleased to announce that the permanent stone markers have been engraved, and are now a proud addition to the Pathway of Fame on behalf of our 2020 inductees.