Peterborough Petes Fall 4-1 At Home To Saginaw Spirit
/The Peterborough Petes hosted the Saginaw Spirit at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Thursday, losing to Saginaw 4-1.
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Peterborough Petes Fall To Ottawa 67’s 5-2 During Third Game In Three Days
/The Peterborough Petes were in the Nation’s Capital Sunday for their third game in three days, ultimately falling to the Ottawa 67’s with a final score of 5-2.
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Masen Johnston led the way for the Petes, making 41 saves in the loss. Braydon McCallum scored the first Petes goal, while Kieron Walton scored his fourth goal in four games. Garrett Frazer and Aiden Young picked up an assist each in the game.
While the first period saw no goals from either team, McCallum opened the scoring for the Petes early in the second. The 67’s finished out the period with three goals by Kaleb Dietsch, Thomas Vandenberg and Nic Sima.
In the third, Ottawa’s Spencer Bowes continued the lead for the 67’s, while Walton scored for the Petes later in the period. The 67’s closed out the game with another goal from Sima, wrapping the evening up with a final score of 5-2.
The Petes are back in action on Thursday when they host the Saginaw Spirit. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Petes Secure A Shutout Win Over Niagara IceDogs In Front Of 13th Sold-Out Home Game This Season
/Kieron Walton scores the lone goal for the Peterborough Petes as they took on the Niagara IceDogs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Saturday.
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Easton Rye stopped all 25 shots he faced for his second career shutout. The win was Rye’s 23rd of the season, tying him for the league lead. Walton scored the lone goal for the Petes, giving him a goal in all three games since being acquired from the Sudbury Wolves. Adam Novotný and Carson Cameron both picked up an assist in the win.
The goal was scored in the first, while the rest of the game saw no further goals from either team.
Renowned Comedian Jimmy Carr Returns to Peterborough Memorial Centre on Oct. 25
/Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are bringing global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr back to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for his show, ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’ on Oct. 25.
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His show is part of a tour that visits 31 cities in Canada with six stops in Ontario.
This is his second visit to the Memorial Centre and was last here on June 2 last year as part of his ‘Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny’ tour.
A household name in UK television, he is well known for hosting Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Big Fat Quiz Of The Year in addition to presenting Comedy Central’s Roast Battle UK and Your Face Or Mine, and is the star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021 His Dark Material. He has been a guest on multiple U.S. late night staples such The Tonight Show, The Late, Late Show and Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival since 2003.
Carr also co-wrote The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes in 2007 and his memoir Before & Laughter, released Sept. 2021, made The Sunday Times Bestsellers list.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at jimmycarr.com.
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Peterborough Memorial Centre to Host OFSAA Wrestling Championship From March 2 to 4
/Canada’s largest wrestling tournament –the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Wrestling Championship – is returning to town on March 2 to 4 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
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The championship brings together over 900 competitors and 450 coaches from 250 secondary schools across Ontario. Last held in Peterborough in 2012, it will be hosted in collaboration with three Peterborough secondary schools: Kenner Collegiate, Adam Scott Collegiate and Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.
“Events like the OFSAA Wrestling Championships celebrate the incredible dedication, spirit, and talent of young athletes from across Ontario,” said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk. “We’re proud to welcome this next generation of athletes and their supporters to Peterborough, and to showcase the best of what our community has to offer as we continue to position the City as a destination of choice for sporting events.”
OFSAA is a federation of 18 regional school athletic associations from across the province that supports 45 provincial championships and seven festivals across 21 sports for Ontario’s student athletes.
“It is a dream come true to bring the OFSAA Wrestling Championship to Peterborough,” said Ryan McCracken, OFSAA convenor and Adam Scott Collegiate teacher and coach. “Being able to host this event will not only inspire a new generation of wrestlers in the region, but it will also recognize the hard work our local athletes and coaches have been doing to grow the sport after it was shut down for several years due to the pandemic. With the help of local partners and sponsors, we plan on pulling out all the stops to put on an unforgettable event.”
Athletes will be competing this season to earn the right to attend the OFSAA Championship, with the top two wrestlers from each region qualifying.
Each category features 32 wrestlers competing for the podium, divided into 18 female and 18 male categories.
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Legendary Punk Rock 'The Offspring' Hit Peterborough Memorial Centre On Feb. 17 With Bad Religion
/Renowned punk rock band The Offspring is coming to town as part of their Supercharged Worldwide ’26 tour at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Feb. 17, announced on Monday morning.
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Fellow punk rock band Bad Religion are joining as special guests for the event.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.
An exclusive PMC Scoop Presale will take place online only on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., using promo code ‘WORLDWIDE.’
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561 ext. 2 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office.
Prices range from $149.50 to $61.50 (prices are subject to change) and are available at various seating levels throughout the arena. Capacity is limited to 4,144, and a ticket limit of eight per order will be in place.
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Haunting Anthems of The Rock Orchestra Hit Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 17
/The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to hauntingly beautify rock music at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 17, announced on Wednesday.
The Rock Orchestra has performed over 400 shows and entertained over half a million guests in only four years. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
They plan to play a 90-minute show that infuses iconic rock and metal anthems in ethereal, candlelit settings. This band of 14 classical musicians will playing music with the unexpected union of classical music and metal. They will perform music from bands such as: Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries and more.
The Rock Orchestra was founded in 2020 by events impresario and producer Nathan Reed, with a vision of reimagining legendary Rock and Metal with the grace and power of classical music.
Known for its gothic visual setting, The Rock Orchestra adds ‘dark energy’ to your well-known songs.
Tickets go on sale on July 25 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online, by phone at 705-743-3561 ext. 2 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays).
PMC advises the following when purchasing tickets:
Tickets will be delivered one month before the show and can be delivered by email, will call pick up or mail (subject to mail fees).
There is a limit of eight tickets per customer
The floor is not accessible for people with mobility needs for this show
Capacity for this show is 2,773
Online purchasers require a user account to be created to complete transactions
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The Tea Party, Headstones and Finger Eleven Hit Peterborough Memorial Centre On Dec. 7
/Three celebrated Canadian rock bands, The Tea Party, Headstones and Finger Eleven are gracing the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) stage on Dec. 7 at 6:45 p.m., announced on Tuesday.
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The Tea Party returns to the stage in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album TRIPtych, featuring the number one hit ‘Heaven Coming Down.’ With over three million albums sold, the multi-Platinum, Juno-nominated trio has built a legacy around blending traditional global instruments with bold, modern rock. Over 30 years after the release of their debut album, The Tea Party continues to innovate and inspire fans across generations.
Headstones bring their raw energy and fiercely independent spirit to the stage following the release of Burn All The Ships, an album praised as some of the best work of their career. Known for their legendary 90s records and signature intensity, the Kingston band is as sharp and uncompromising as ever. With a fearless approach to songwriting and a reputation for unforgettable live performances, Headstones continue to be one of Canada’s most respected rock bands.
Finger Eleven, one of the country’s most commercially successful rock groups, rounds out this powerhouse lineup. With major international hits like “One Thing” and “Paralyzer,” the band has earned multiple Gold and Platinum albums, topped both Canadian and US charts, and received the 2008 Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year. Their 2023 Greatest Hits album celebrates a career that spans three decades and continues to resonate with rock fans nationwide.
Tickets are available in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office inside the PMC Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; online or by phone at 705-743-3561 ext 2.
Peterborough Memorial Centre Launches Assistive Listening Technology
/The Peterborough Memorial Centre has launched a new assistive listening solution to enhance the experience of all guests attending live events, especially those who may be deaf, orally deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.
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This new technology will initially support access to commentary and public announcements for people utilizing assistive listening devices or who wish to stream audio to a Bluetooth device that launches on Thursday. Ongoing enhancements to the system over the coming months will include opportunities for people to tune into game play-by-plays, event-specific information and potentially live audio during concerts.
“Live events are important and meaningful ways for Peterborough’s residents and visitors to find community with people with shared interests, and ultimately foster a sense of belonging for everyone,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell.
“We’re excited to see this new assistive technology roll out to the Peterborough Memorial Centre where audiences of different ages and abilities can enjoy moments together,” Councillor Alex Bierk.
The launch occurs on time for Peterborough Lakers’s home opener next Thursday. It is also ready for the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse provincial championship, scheduled in August.
“The Peterborough Lakers are proud to play in a venue that’s making live sports more inclusive and accessible,” said Len Powers, Peterborough Lakers board chair. “This new assistive listening technology at the Peterborough Memorial Centre will enhance the fan experience and ensure that more members of our community can share in the excitement, energy, and tradition of Lakers lacrosse—starting with our home opener on May 22.”
To use the technology, use the ‘Listen WIFI’ app on a smartphone (free download from the Apple Store or Google Play) or dedicated receivers, which must be pre-booked before the event. Once in place, users can stream intended audio during an event (e.g., public announcements) directly to a hearing aid, cochlear implant or earbuds.
Assistive listening technology is supported through the City of Peterborough 2024-28 Accessibility Plan, which aims to foster accessibility and inclusion across municipal services, systems and spaces. Assistive listening technology is currently in place across City facilities, including at Social Services, the Peterborough Transit terminal, Service Peterborough at City Hall, Peterborough Public Library, Art Gallery of Peterborough, and the Peterborough Provincial Offences Court Administration Office.
This new technology launches in advance of National AccessAbility Week, May 25 – 31.
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Canadian Rockstar Bryan Adams Hits the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Oct. 7
/Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams is hitting the Peterborough Memorial Centre as part of his ‘Roll With The Punches’ North America 2025 tour on Oct. 7, announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The show will have rock band ‘The Sheepdogs’ as special guest performers for the event.
“I’m so thrilled to be announcing the North American leg of the Roll With The Punches Tour,” said Adams. “We’ll be playing all the classics, some deep cuts, and sharing some brand-new tracks from the forthcoming album.”
Tickets will first be available through an AMEX presale beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. with additional presales running throughout the week. General on sale begins May 2 at 10 a.m.
The following are the tour dates and locations:
Thu Sep 11 – Kamloops, BC – Sandman Centre*
Fri Sep 12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
Sat Sep 13 – Victoria, BC – Save On Foods Memorial Centre*
Tue Sep 23 – Prince George, BC – CN Centre*
Wed Sep 24 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place+
Fri Sep 26 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome+
Sat Sep 27 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*
Sun Sep 28 – Regina, SK – Brandt Centre*
Mon Sep 29 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre*
Thu Oct 2 – St. Catharines, ON – Meridian Centre*
Fri Oct 3 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
Sat Oct 4 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre*
Sun Oct 5 – Windsor, ON – Caesars*
Tue Oct 7 – Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre*
Wed Oct 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*
Thu Oct 9 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre*
Sat Oct 11 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre*
Sun Oct 12 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre*
Wed Oct 15 – St. John's, NL – Mary Brown’s Centre*
Sat Oct 25 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena^
Sun Oct 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden^
Wed Oct 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
Thu Oct 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^
Sat Nov 1 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena^
Sun Nov 2 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena^
Mon Nov 3 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena^
Wed Nov 5 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center^
Thu Nov 6 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena^
Fri Nov 7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena^
Sun Nov 9 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live^
Mon Nov 10 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena^
Thu Nov 13 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center^
Sat Nov 15 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena^
Sun Nov 16 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena^
Tue Nov 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^
Wed Nov 19 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center^
Fri Nov 21 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
Sat Nov 22 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
Mon Nov 24 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena^
Wed Nov 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center^
