Peterborough Mandarin MS Family Walk Is May 31st At St. Peters

Over 16,000 participants will come together in the fight to end multiple sclerosis at Mandarin MS Walk events across Ontario this year.

The Mandarin MS Walk is a family oriented, community-supported event that raises funds in support of ending MS.

Participants can choose from varying route lengths, including a wheelchair accessible route for participants using mobility aids. Information on the Peterborough walk is available online here.

The Mandarin MS Walk takes place in 57 communities across Ontario.

The Peterborough Walk takes place Sunday, May 31st at St. Peters Secondary School. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m,. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. It's a memorable day you won't forget.

Funds raised from the Mandarin MS Walk support innovative research into the cause, treatment and cure of MS as well as valuable services and programs for Canadians affected by MS.  

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A Child Called 9-1-1 Last Night To Save Their Mother During Domestic Assault

Last night (May 21st), at approximately 11 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call from a brave child regarding a domestic incident occurring at their Peterborough home.

Officers attended the residence and located the male accused, a 35 year old man, and the victim, a 29 year old woman. The woman was transported to PRHC and treated for her injuries and released. As a result of the investigation, the male was arrested and charged with domestic assault. Through the investigation it was revealed that an assault on the same victim had also occurred earlier in May. The male was subsequently charged with a second count of domestic assault.

"From all the reports that come across my desk, I would say that it is rare for a child to call 9-1-1 to report a domestic violence incident," says Lauren Gilchrist, Communications Coordinator with Peterborough Police Service.

"From what I see, it would be the primary victim that calls 9-1-1, or a neighbour or someone else in the area who hears/sees the incident," adds Gilchrist. "The impacts of domestic violence are far reaching. It is crucial that local families know where they can turn to for resources and help. We need to raise awareness about our community partners who are helping women and children experiencing domestic violence and the collaborative work we do." 

Kudos to this hero child for calling 9-1-1 to protect their mother, and themself.

[Related: Why Are You Walking?, Walk A Mile Peterborough]

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Warsaw Public School Participates In Plow Painting Program

Peterborough County has a neat plow painting program that area schools participate in...

The plow painting program has taken place for the past few years, and is in line with celebration of Public Works Week in Canada (which is May 16th to May 23rd this year). The program is to raise awareness in schools of municipal public works and what they do—maintaining roads for the safety of the travelling public.

One of the latest schools to participate is Ms. Tibbles Grade 8 class at Warsaw Public School.

**Plows were also sent to Havelock Belmont Methuen School and Ridpath Junior Public to paint.

The plows are used again the next season by the County—and then sent out again to be painted by more schools.

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