U18AA Peterborough Ice Kats Raise $1,000 for Local Cancer Care

By Scott Arnold

The U18AA Peterborough Ice Kats found a way to make a difference off the ice, raising $1,000 for the PRHC Foundation through their Pink in the Rink bake sale.

The U18AA Peterborough Ice Kats turned their Pink in the Rink bake sale into a $1,000 donation supporting cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo via instagram @PRHC_Foundation)

Held on October 18th, the bake sale brought together players, organizers, bakers and community members for a sweet way to support an important cause.

The $1,000 donation came from proceeds raised during the fundraiser, with plenty of people doing their part by preparing treats, helping organize the event or stopping by to pick up something delicious.

The money will support the PRHC Foundation and its work helping provide exceptional cancer care close to home at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

It was a great team effort from the Ice Kats and everyone who helped make the fundraiser a success.

And as an added bonus, the team also skated away with a win that day!

Congratulations to the Ice Kats on a successful fundraiser and a great example of what can happen when a team comes together for its community.

Photo caption: Members of the U18AA Peterborough Ice Kats, who raised $1,000 for the PRHC Foundation through their October 18th Pink in the Rink bake sale. Pictured are Vanessa A., Indie B., Isabelle C., Taylor C., Piper C., MacKenna H., Sierra J., Madison M., Addison M., Lilly N., Meghan P., Sierra P. and Grace P. (Photo via instagram @PRHC_Foundation)

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Full Rosters Now Set for Leafs and Senators Alumni Game in Peterborough

By Scott Arnold

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Alumni teams are set for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Friday, November 6th at 7pm.

Peterborough’s mike fisher will be in the senators lineup for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario at the Peterborough Memorial Centre while The LEafs lineup will include Darcy Tucker (Photo courtesy of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation)

The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation, in partnership with the Peterborough Memorial Centre, has announced the complete rosters for the charity hockey game, bringing together former players from both sides of the long-standing NHL rivalry.

The game will feature several familiar names, including Peterborough native Mike Fisher and former Peterborough Pete Dave Reid, along with former NHL stars who helped shape the rivalry over the years.

Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Roster

The Maple Leafs Alumni team will be coached by Tom Fergus, with Adam Munro in goal.

Forwards: Rick Vaive, Darcy Tucker, Wayne Primeau, Peter Holland, Nik Antropov, Steve Thomas, Gary Leeman and Dan Winnik.

Defencemen: Ian White, Dave Reid, Todd Gill and Mark Fraser.

Ottawa Senators Alumni Roster

The Senators Alumni team will be coached by Chris Phillips, with Craig Anderson and Scott Greenham listed as goaltenders.

Forwards: Mike Fisher, Chris Neil, Brian McGrattan, Shean Donovan, Jesse Winchester, Peter Schaefer, Dean McAmmond and Laurie Boschman.

Defencemen: Wade Redden, Shaun Van Allen, Jason York and Marc Methot.

The rosters are subject to change.

Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario takes place Friday, November 6th at 7pm at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Tickets are available now, including Meet and Greet packages with Peterborough’s Mike Fisher and the Senators Alumni or the Maple Leafs Alumni team, through the Peterborough Memorial Centre website.

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Four More NHL Alumni Join Battle of Ontario Game in Peterborough, Including Former Pete Dave Reid

By Scott Arnold

Four more NHL alumni have been added to Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario, including two former Senators and a former Peterborough Pete.

Former Peterborough Pete and two-time Stanley Cup champion Dave Reid will join the Maple Leafs Alumni team for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation)

The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation and Peterborough Memorial Centre have announced that Wade Redden and Craig Anderson will join the Ottawa Senators Alumni team, while Todd Gill and Dave Reid have been added to the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni roster for the November 6th fundraiser at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The four new additions bring the announced alumni rosters to 16 players, with more names still to come.

Redden spent 11 seasons with the Senators after joining the organization as a rookie in 1996-97. He became an alternate captain and a key part of Ottawa's teams during the Battle of Ontario years, making two NHL All-Star Game appearances and helping the Senators reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2007. Redden was also the first player inducted into the Senators Ring of Honour.

Former Ottawa Senators defenceman Wade Redden will join the Senators Alumni team for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario on November 6th. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation)

Anderson spent 10 seasons with Ottawa after being acquired during the 2010-11 season. He became the franchise's all-time leader in wins by a goaltender in 2017 and holds Senators single-season records for goals-against average and save percentage. He also won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2017.

Former Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson is one of four new alumni announced for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation)

Gill spent 12 seasons with the Maple Leafs and was part of Toronto teams that reached the conference finals in the early 1990s. He played 19 seasons in the NHL before moving into coaching, spending 13 years behind the bench with AHL and OHL teams.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Todd Gill will suit up for the Maple Leafs Alumni team at the November 6th fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation)

Reid brings a strong Peterborough connection to the Leafs alumni team. Born in Etobicoke, Reid spent his entire OHL career with the Peterborough Petes before going on to play 961 NHL games. He won Stanley Cups with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and Colorado Avalanche in 2001 and later returned to Peterborough as the Petes' general manager from 2010 to 2012.

The four new additions join the previously announced alumni.

Ottawa Senators Alumni: Mike Fisher, Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Jason York, Shaun Van Allen, Marc Methot, Wade Redden and Craig Anderson.

Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni: Darcy Tucker, Nik Antropov, Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman, Steve Thomas, Todd Gill and Dave Reid.

Fisher is the latest Peterborough connection to join the event. Born and raised in the area, he played his minor hockey with the Peterborough Minor Hockey Association before playing for the Sudbury Wolves and spending nearly 11 seasons with the Senators. He later finished his NHL career with the Nashville Predators.

The complete rosters for both alumni teams are expected to be announced the week of October 12th, although rosters will be subject to change.

Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario takes place November 6th at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Tickets are available now, including Meet and Greet packages with Fisher and the Senators Alumni or the Maple Leafs Alumni team, through the Peterborough Memorial Centre website.

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Mike Fisher Coming Home to Peterborough for Battle of Ontario Alumni Game

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough’s own Mike Fisher is coming home to take part in Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on November 6th.

Mike Fisher will return to peterborough when he suits up with the ottawa senators on November 6th for the battle of ontario against the toronto maple leafs (photo courtesy of the greater peterborough health services foundation)

Fisher has been added to the Ottawa Senators Alumni roster for the special fundraiser, where the Senators alumni will take on a Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni team.

For Fisher, the game brings him back to the community where his hockey career began.

Born and raised in the Peterborough area, in Bridgenorth, Fisher played his minor hockey with the Peterborough Minor Hockey Association before being selected by the Sudbury Wolves in the second round of the 1997 OHL Priority Draft.

before making it big in the national lacrosse league, Mike fisher grow up playing in the peterborough minor hockey system

After two seasons in Sudbury, Fisher was selected by the Senators in the second round of the 1998 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut with Ottawa in 1999 and spent nearly 11 seasons with the organization, becoming a key part of the Senators teams involved in the Battle of Ontario rivalry in the early 2000s.

Fisher recorded several 20-plus-goal seasons during his time in Ottawa and played a major role in the Senators' run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007.

He finished his NHL career with the Nashville Predators, where he eventually served as captain before retiring in 2018.

Now, Fisher will return to the Memorial Centre as part of the Senators alumni team, joining previously announced alumni including Chris Neil and Chris Phillips.

Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario takes place November 6th at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Tickets are available now, including Meet and Greet packages with Fisher and the Senators Alumni or the Maple Leafs Alumni team, through the Peterborough Memorial Centre website.

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Steve Terry Classic Raises More Than $14,000 for Youth Mental Health Care at PRHC

By Scott Arnold

A new baseball tournament in Peterborough has already made a significant impact off the diamond, raising more than $14,000 to support youth mental health care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

tournament organizers and players, along with steve terry himself (second from right), presented a large cheque to the prhc foundation from funds raised during the inaugural steve terry classic that was held at local ball diamonds in july (photo via instagram at prhc_foundation)

The inaugural Steve Terry Classic raised $14,345.10 in support of youth mental health care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

Steve “Trout” Terry, tournament organizers and players recently presented the donation to the PRHC Foundation.

The July tournament brought together members of the local baseball community for the inaugural event, with the Peterborough Baseball Association, sponsors, volunteers, players, families and supporters all helping make the fundraiser possible.

The money raised will support youth mental health care at PRHC, turning the tournament into something that reached well beyond the ball diamond.

The organizers say the success of the first Steve Terry Classic was made possible by everyone who stepped up to support the event, whether by playing, volunteering, sponsoring or simply showing up to help.

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More Than a Chance to Win: How the Petes 50/50 Supports Minor Hockey and the Peterborough Community

By Scott Arnold

Every Petes 50/50 ticket offers a chance at a cash prize while helping make hockey more accessible and supporting community organizations across Peterborough.

Walter DiClementi of the Jr Petes has been involved with the Petes 50/50 since the organization took over the raffle during the 2021–22 season, helping raise funds for hockey programs and community organizations. (photo by scott arnold)

When fans arrive at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a Petes game, the 50/50 draw is another way to get involved. But behind the tickets, prize announcements and winning numbers is a fundraising effort that has been supporting minor hockey and community organizations for years.

Walter DiClementi of the Jr. Petes organization is one of the people helping make that happen.

Through a partnership with the Peterborough Petes, DiClementi says the Jr. Petes took over the 50/50 several years ago in a move that is now benefiting many groups in the community.

"We were very fortunate to have an excellent relationship with the OHL Peterborough Petes, the Jr. Petes organization," DiClementi said. "In the 2021–22 season, they had asked us to take over the 50/50 organization or selling 50/50 tickets at the Petes home games."

Since then, the program has expanded from traditional paper tickets, giving fans more ways to participate.

"We went from just selling tickets, the paper tickets, to selling them with the handheld devices," DiClementi explained. "And then we also went to selling them where you can buy them online."

And you don't have to be inside the Memorial Centre to get involved.

How to the Petes 50/50 Works

Fans can purchase 50/50 tickets at Petes home games through ticket sellers or online at Petes5050.com.

The online option is available to anyone, including fans watching from home or those who aren't able to attend the game.

"Anyone can jump on for the online purchases," DiClementi said. "They can also purchase during the game online if they're not at the game and if they're watching at home, they can also participate in the raffle by doing that."

Tickets are available at the following prices:

• 3 for $10

• 60 for $20

• 250 for $50

Online sales open for the next game once the previous draw has concluded. Depending on the schedule, sales typically run from one game to the next, with the winning number announced during the third period of action.

"We will announce a winner every game," DiClementi said. "Usually it's within the last 10 minutes of the third period. We stop selling tickets as soon as the third period starts."

The prize can vary from game to game, with guaranteed prizes sometimes used to get the draw started.

DiClementi said some draws have started with a guaranteed $3,000 prize, while there could be additional bonuses introduced as the season goes on.

"We'll see how things start again this year and see if we're going to have some other bonuses for the draw as the season goes on," he said.

Last season, one winner took home approximately $7,000.

During the Petes' 2023 OHL championship playoff run, the 50/50 reached another level, with one winner taking home a pretty large haul.

"The playoff run that we had in 2023 when we won the OHL championship, our biggest draw was the winner took home just a little over $30,000," DiClementi said.

Those prizes are a significant part of the excitement, but the money raised through the program has a much broader impact.

Helping Keep Minor Hockey Accessible

A portion of the funds raised is used to help reduce the costs associated with minor hockey.

That includes supporting ice rentals, skills development, equipment, financial assistance for players in need and concussion education.

"We use some of the money to keep the costs of minor hockey down," DiClementi explained. "It helps pay for our ice rentals and for skills development, equipment, that type of thing."

The fundraising also extends beyond the rink.

More Than $100,000 Returned to the Community

Since taking over the Petes 50/50 in 2021–22, the funds the organization has donated to community groups and nonprofit initiatives is in the six figures.

That support has reached a range of organizations across Peterborough and the surrounding area, including:

• Kawartha Food Share

• Community Care Peterborough

• Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame

• Pink in the Rink

• Peterborough Regional Health Foundation

• Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation

• Surrounding minor hockey organizations

• Petes scholarship funds for local high school athletes

These are just some of the organizations and initiatives that have benefited from the fundraising.

"We also give a substantial amount of money to other community nonprofits," DiClementi said.

"Throughout the years, since we've been doing this, we've given over $100,000 back to the community."

Get Involved This Petes Season

The Petes 50/50 is already underway for the new season, with fans able to purchase tickets online ahead of home games and during the game itself.

Whether you're at the Memorial Centre or watching from home, you can participate in the draw while helping support minor hockey and community organizations.

You can purchase tickets and find the winning numbers at Petes5050.com.

The next time the 50/50 prize appears on the video board, or on your TV screen when you’re watching the game at home, you’ll know there's a little more to the draw than the number being announced.

The Petes will open their season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm at the Memorial Centre.

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Six More NHL Alumni Join Lineup for Battle of Ontario Rivalry Night in Peterborough

By Scott Arnold

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators alumni rosters for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario continue to grow, with six more former NHL players announced for the November 6th fundraiser at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Former Leafs captain rck vaive is one of the alumni who will be in peterborough for Battle of ontario rivalry night on november 6th (photo courtesy of the GPHSF

The Peterborough Greater Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) and the PMC announced on Thursday that Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman and Steve Thomas will join the Maple Leafs Alumni, while Jason York, Shaun Van Allen and Marc Methot have been added to the Senators Alumni.

The six players join previously announced alumni Darcy Tucker, Nik Antropov and Chris Phillips, as well as Chris Neil.

Vaive served as the Maple Leafs captain from 1982 to 1986 and became the first player in franchise history to score 50 goals in a season. Leeman was an NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup champion, while Thomas enjoyed two stints with Toronto and became known for his playoff performances.

On the Ottawa side, York spent five seasons with the Senators and led the team’s defencemen in scoring during the 1998–99 season. Van Allen played 15 NHL seasons, including multiple stints in Ottawa, while Methot spent five seasons with the Senators as a key part of their defence.

More alumni are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with team lineups subject to change.

Rivalry Night will raise funds for concussion education and awareness in youth sport through the GPHSF Concussion Fund. Tickets and meet-and-greet packages are available online.

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United Way Peterborough Unveils Campaign Cabinet for 85th Anniversary and Official 2026 Campaign Launch Date

By Scott Arnold

A team of 17 Peterborough-area community leaders is getting ready to rally neighbours together as United Way Peterborough & District prepares to launch its 2026-27 Community Campaign.

Members of United Way Peterborough & District’s 2026-27 Community Campaign Cabinet are ready to help lead the organization’s 85th anniversary campaign. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

Led by campaign chair Tiffany Arcari, the new Community Campaign Cabinet brings together representatives from businesses, organizations and sectors across Peterborough City and County.

The campaign's theme is “Certified Neighbours,” celebrating the people who step up for one another and recognizing that everyone has a role to play in building a stronger community.

Arcari said the people around the table share a commitment to the community and a desire to help.

“I am incredibly grateful for this team of Certified Neighbours. Every person around that table said yes because they believe in our community, care about their neighbours, and want to help make our community stronger,” she said.

The 17-member cabinet includes community ambassadors as well as representatives from local businesses, health care, education, government and other organizations.

Members are:

• Tiffany Arcari, campaign chair

• Darcy Bonner, community ambassador

• Arti Chinchalkar, community ambassador

• David Dickson, community ambassador

• Coby Fewings, Scotiabank

• Sheridan Graham, County of Peterborough

• Trista Greer, For the Love of Marketing

• Johanna Hawkshaw, YourTV

• Greg Kidd, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

• Evan Lyons, Peterborough Regional Health Centre

• Laken MacFarlane, City of Peterborough

• Thomas Piggot, Lakelands Public Health

• Amanda Pinder, RBC

• Paul Rellinger, community ambassador

• Balkaran Singh Sathi, Sathi Law

• Jeannine Taylor, KawarthaNOW

• Scott Whiteis, Work Happier

Following the cabinet's first meeting, Arcari said she was struck by the willingness of the group to come together around a common purpose.

“I left our first cabinet meeting with a full heart. There is something really special about sitting around a table with people who genuinely care about this community, who understand the challenges we face, and who are willing to step forward and say, ‘I am here, how can I help?’”

The cabinet will help United Way connect with workplaces, community members and local leaders throughout the campaign, raising awareness and support for programs and initiatives addressing challenges facing people across Peterborough City and County.

This year's campaign is also a milestone for United Way Peterborough & District, which is celebrating 85 years of bringing people together to strengthen the community.

The campaign officially gets underway with a launch event on Thursday, September 17th, from 12pm to 2pm at Healthy Planet Arena.

Presented by Miskin Law, the event will include lunch, an opportunity for community and business leaders to connect, and the reveal of United Way's 2026-27 fundraising goal.

Tickets are now available online for those who want to join the community campaign launch.

As the 85th anniversary campaign gets underway, United Way plans to recognize the people and partnerships that have helped strengthen the community over the years while turning its attention to the needs that remain.

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Fashion, Fun and Fundraising at Couture for Kids in Lindsay

By Scott Arnold

A night of local fashion, prizes and community spirit is coming to Lindsay in support of children and youth across the region.

Local fashion will take centre stage at the 3rd Annual Couture for Kids Fashion Show Fundraiser in Lindsay on October 1st, with proceeds supporting services for local children and youth (photo via instagram @5countieskids)

The 3rd Annual Couture for Kids Fashion Show Fundraiser takes place Thursday, October 1st at Celebrations in Lindsay, with proceeds supporting Five Counties Children’s Centre.

The evening will feature fashions from local retailers, along with raffle prizes, light snacks and a cash bar.

Participating retailers include Brittany & Bros, Bonita Clothing & Co., Cathy Allan Ladieswear, John G’s, Home Threads Boutique, Nisbetts Clothiers and The Lingerie Loft Lindsay.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or at participating stores.

Money raised will support treatment services for children and youth in Kawartha Lakes, helping reduce wait times for essential services and therapies.

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Marentette’s Mission Donates $500 to United Way's Backpacks for Success Campaign

By Scott Arnold

A $500 donation from Marentette’s Mission will help provide school supplies to local students through United Way Peterborough & District’s Backpacks for Success campaign.

Defenceman Thanasi Marentette with the gary dalliday award for community service, presented to him at last year’s peterborough petes year-end banquet and awards ceremony (photo by Scott arnold)

The donation was made possible through the OHL Overtime Heroes Program and the ongoing support of the Peterborough Petes.

Backpacks For Success provides grade-appropriate school supplies to financially vulnerable students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in the Peterborough area. Local schools within the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board distribute the supplies to students and new Canadians.

Since the local program began in 2003, more than 12,886 backpacks filled with school supplies have been provided to local youth.

According to United Way Peterborough & District, 2,895 children and youth aged 17 and younger in the community live in poverty, while one in 10 households in the City and County of Peterborough has an annual income below $20,000.

The donation from Marentette’s Mission will help the Backpacks For Success campaign continue putting essential school supplies into the hands of local students who need them.

Marentette’s Mission was created to provide essential resources to individuals and families in the Peterborough community. Founded by Petes Defenceman Thanasi Marentette and inspired by his experiences in competitive hockey and the values he learned through sport, the donation-driven initiative focuses on supporting people who need it most.

For information on how you can get involved or help with Marentette’s Mission, email MarentettesMission@hotmail.com.

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