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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.
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’
*denotes new beer
The event features live music from TJ Shirk (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and James Higgins (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.) and savoury New Zealand pies from Kia Ora Pies.
The back of the brewery will open its rain-or-shine beer garden for the day and the production side of the brewery will be open for the public to view and tour.
This is a family-friendly event featuring outdoor lawn games and non-alcoholic options.
For those wishing to sample the various beers on offer, tickets are $15. They include a limited edition sampling glass and two drink tokens which can be kept. Additional tokens will be available for purchase on site.
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Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Women's Lakers Joining Women’s Major Series Lacrosse 2024 Season and Upcoming Golf Fundraiser Tournament On April 27
/This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Victoria Clark and Chelsea Campbell of the Peterborough Women's Lakers about their process of getting into the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse, their championship pedigree and upcoming fundraising golf tournament on April 27 at Keystone Links Golf and Country Club.
Brealey Drive to Undergo Major Construction to Be Completed By Fall of 2025
/Brealey Drive will be closed to through traffic between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street for a major infrastructure project that will start this spring and be completed in the fall of 2025.
While the road will have access maintained for local traffic, the construction includes replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water mains, installing new concrete curbs and gutters and concrete sidewalks, replacing the roadway granular base and the asphalt roadway, restoring boulevards, replacing street lighting, signage, landscaping and pavement markings.
The project was awarded to Behan Construction Limited. The first construction phase will be the section of Brealey Drive between Lansdowne Street West and Mapleridge Drive which will have detour routes posted.
“While road reconstruction projects can be disruptive, it is exciting to see these much-needed improvements on Brealey Drive underway. This Council is committed to infrastructure investments that improve conditions pedestrians, cyclists and motorists and that improve stormwater management,” said Don Vassiliadis, Monaghan Ward councillor. “Thank you for your patience as we get this important work done, Peterborough.”
“During my campaign in 2022, residents expressed to me that completion of Phase 2 of the Brealey reconstruction project was a top priority for them. So after a year of diligent work from both Councillor Vassiliadis and myself alongside the city’s excellent planning and infrastructure staff,” said Matt Crowley, Monaghan Ward councillor. “This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing infrastructure in Monaghan Ward and to ensuring resident connectivity as our community continues to grow.”
Traffic may experience delays in the construction area.
Northbound and southbound traffic will follow the posted detour route along Sherbrooke Street, Goodfellow Road, Clonsilla Avenue and Lansdowne Street West.
Route 9 Parkhill will operate on a detour route during the construction period.
The westbound route will travel from Brealey Drive to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Lansdowne Street West, returning to its regular route on Brealey Drive.
Eastbound routes will travel from Brealey Drive to Lansdowne Street West to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Brealey Drive, where they return to their regular route.
Pedestrian access within the construction area will be maintained throughout the project, however, it is expected that inconveniences may be encountered which will require pedestrian modifications and/or detours outside of the construction area.
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Peterborough Petes Draft a Forward and Defenceman In the 2024 OHL U18 Priority Selection
/The Peterborough Petes have selected forward Dylan Turcotte and defenceman Cameron Martin in the 2024 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Wednesday night.
Turcotte was taken in the first round, third overall from the Ottawa Jr. 67’s U18s. The Orleans native was featured in 30 games for the Jr. 67’s this season, leading the HEO U18 league in scoring with 28 goals and 21 assists for 49 points.
He added another 15 points in 10 playoff games, leading his team to an HEO Championship and a spot in the 2024 Ontario U18 AAA Championships. In the tournament, Dylan finished tied for third in scoring with 11 points in seven games.
The 6’ forward played in four games for the Ottawa Jr. Canadians (EOJHL) this year, picking up six points, while also appearing in two games with the Ottawa Jr. Senators of the CCHL.
“Dylan is a power forward with good size who can score,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “He’s a proven winner, leading his team to an HEO Championship this season. We’re looking forward to seeing him on the ice at Development Camp in the coming weeks.”
Martin was taken in the second round, 23rd overall. The Minesing-born defenceman stands at 6’3 and played 32 games for the Barrie Colts U18s this season. He scored four goals and adding 13 assists for 17 points. He also played in 13 playoff games, picking up four assists.
“Cameron is a huge defenceman who moves the puck well,” said Oke. “We had an opportunity to watch him a lot this season as he played in Barrie alongside Petes prospect Francis Parish. We were very impressed with his game and are excited to see him on the ice at Development Camp.”
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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Opening Nominations For 2024 Business Excellence Awards
/Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards.
“In Peterborough and the Kawarthas, excellence is out there,” said Sarah Budd, Chamber President and CEO. “In restaurants, tourist attractions, retail shops, offices, and not-for-profits; on construction sites, family farms, and making service calls. We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the businesses and organizations that make our community great.”
Express and self-nomination forms are available online.
Early Bird deadline end on May 8 at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird nominations are entered into a draw to win a $100 gift card for the Chamber member business of your choice.
Final Deadline is May 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Three Finalists in each category will be announced in August, with the award recipients announced live on the big stage – Oct. 29th at Showplace Performance Centre.
The Business Excellence Awards were established to promote the advancement of responsible business leadership within the community. Awards will be handed out in over 20 categories including the prestigious Business Citizen of the Year Award.
Businesses and individuals within the City and County of Peterborough are eligible, and do not need to be members of the Chamber of Commerce.
There are categories for every business size & sector:
4-Under-40 Profiles in memory of Kathy Windrem
Business Citizen of the Year
Business Student Leadership Prizes 2
Businesswoman of the Year – Entrepreneur
Businesswoman of the Year – Organization
Commercial Development or Renovation
Customer First
Employer of the Year
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Farm Family of the Year
Green Initiatives
Health & Wellness
Hospitality
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Local Focus
Marketing & Promotion
Micro Business
Not-for-profit
Professional Services
Retail
Skilled Trades
Tourism
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City of Peterborough Hosting Two Public Meetings; Survey Open For Input On 2025 Budget
/The first of two public drop-in meetings to consult with the community as part of the early phase of the City of Peterborough’s 2025 Budget process will be held on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Community Centre located at 577 McDonnel St.
A second drop-in meeting will be held Monday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 500 George St. N.
The drop-in meetings provide an informal opportunity for residents, including council members and city staff, to share their ideas and questions about the 2025 Budget with the City’s Budget team.
The drop-in meetings are in addition to the regular, official Council meetings through the budget process that include opportunities for individuals to present as formal delegations to Council.
A 2025 Budget survey is available online. Hard copies can be picked up at City Hall, 500 George St. N. The survey is open until 11:55 p.m. on April 26.
The City consults with the community throughout the budget process—at the beginning before the priorities and direction are set for the budget's drafting, when the draft budget is released, and before the adoption of the final 2025 Budget is considered by Council.
Council is expected to consider the direction for the Draft 2025 Budget on June 11. The Draft 2025 Budget is scheduled to be posted for public review in November ahead of Council’s budget deliberations. The Mayor is expected to present the 2025 Budget for adoption on Dec. 9.
Information on the City budget is available online.
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Peterborough Police Issue Public Warning of Springtime Paving Scam
/The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning to homeowners to be aware of springtime scammers involving paving/driveway sealant scams announced on Wednesday.
At this time of year, the Service often receives reports of these scams where they say they have some leftover materials from another job and can fix or seal your driveway for cash.
Homeowners are reminded to:
Not pay for work up front
Only pay for completed work
Say no, if you’re unsure
Let someone you trust know about the deal and get a second opinion
If you are the victim of a fraud or a scam you can call the Peterborough Police Service at 704-876-1122 or file a report online.
You can learn more about frauds and scams online.
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Down With Webster Announced As Peterborough Musicfest's Second Concert of 2024 Season For July 31
/Peterborough Musicfest is bringing the rap and rock stylings of Down With Webster as its second concert of the 2024 season to Del Crary Park on July 31.
Their songs have charted on Top 40 Radio, sold millions of singles and amassed hundreds of millions of streams. They have had performances at the Much Music Video Awards, Junos and festivals across Canada.
This will be the band’s first appearance on the Fred Anderson stage. Down With Webster last played in Peterborough at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in 2013 alongside Marianas Trench and Anami Vice.
This is the 37th year Peterborough Musicfest has been providing free summer concerts in Del Crary Park. Peterborough Musicfest's 2024 season runs from June 29 to Aug. 17 every Wednesday and Saturday night.
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Temporary Road Closure In Effect for Peterborough Butterfly Run on April 28
/A temporary road closure will be in effect for the Peterborough Butterfly Run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 28.
Affected streets will be:
Engleburn Avenue from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street
Birdsall Street from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street