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Read MoreWhat Ontario’s Return To Step 2 Public Health Measures Means Locally
/Peterborough Public Health has released guidelines highlighting what a modified version of Step 2 will look like in Peterborough.
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“We recognize this transition is another hardship for local businesses and we appreciate the efforts that most are making to modify their operations and once again, comply with new restrictions,” said Julie Ingram, Manager of Environmental Health. “Many local operators have already reached out to us for advice and support, and we thank all businesses who are doing their part.”
On Jan. 5, the province returned to a modified version of Step 2 of the Provincial Roadmap to Reopen in response to increasing cases and strain on Ontario’s health care system. Highlights of the new regulations include:
- Workplaces must ensure workers work remotely, unless the nature of work requires the worker to be on-site,
- Enhanced capacity limits for businesses and workplaces; requirements to post capacity limits,
- Ongoing general requirements related to masking indoors, screening, and COVID-19 Safety Plans,
- Restrictions to operating hours and the sale and service of alcohol at applicable businesses,
- Food establishments must close indoor dining areas, take-out and delivery is still permitted,
- Restrictions for organized public events, and reduced social gathering capacities to up to 5 people indoors and 10 people outdoors,
- Indoor sports and recreational facilities must be closed, with very limited exceptions,
- Indoor meeting and event spaces closed, with very limited exceptions.
“Please adhere to the social gathering limits, make sure to screen for symptoms before leaving home, wear your mask in public settings, and consider alternative safe activities,” she said, adding that a list of Safe Activities During COVID19 has been updated on www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca. Shopping locally and avoiding travel outside the region are also other important ways residents can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 at this critical time.
Ingram said that the primary focus of Peterborough Public Health’s COVID-19 enforcement team is to help support local business with the Step 2 changes, however, they are still receiving and investigating public complaints related to noncompliance. Local residents can submit complaints online at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca in the Reporting Complaints section.
“We need to be kind to those around us as each family situation is unique. Check in on each other and know that there are supports in our community to help you or someone you know. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis should contact 911 immediately or present to the nearest emergency department,” said Ingram.
For more information about local mental health helplines and other supports, visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca and click on the section for COVID-19 – Supports for Mental Health & Substance Use and COVID-19 – Supports for Basic Needs. The Canadian Mental Health Association has a list of helplines and other resources available at https://cmhahkpr.ca/mental-health/links/.
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GoFundMe Created For Funeral Costs of Man Found In Jackson's Park
/A GoFundMe has been set up for the funeral costs of 32-year-old Peterborough man Donnie Thibault whose body was found in Jackson Park on Wednesday morning.
Thibault was born in Moncton, N.B. He leaves behind his five-year-old son Ryder (right). Photo courtesy of Annie Thibault.
The fundraiser was started by his five-year-old son’s mother, Jamie Fee, seeking $5,000 on Wednesday.
His sister, Annie Thibault said he was always around to protect and care for the ones he loved.
“My brother was my best friend,” she said. “He was always there for me when I needed him; loyal and protective. He will forever be my guardian angel.”
@anniethibault3 I lost my brother yesterday suddenly and my heart is literally shattered into a million pieces 😭♥️ #imissyousomuch #dancinginthesky #loveyou ♬ Dancing in the Sky - Dani and Lizzy
Thibault’s friends saw from him a positive and funny personality who was always smiling.
“Donnie was the type of friend who could always make you laugh,” said Maria Caravaggio. “Once he had you in his life, you knew he would do anything for you if you needed him. He loved people with an intense passion and he always tried to be a light in people's lives.”
“Donnie was my neighbour and became a close friend during high school. We just clicked. He was always a stand-up guy, always joking around and pranking his sisters,” said Alyshia Harvey. “He went out of his way to make you laugh and cheer you up. He always had your back.”
Ryder was born on July 14, 2016. Photo courtesy of Annie Thibault.
Peterborough Police found Thibault’s body after receiving a call at roughly 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the area about a man with vital signs absent in a pond in the area of Fairbairn Avenue and Parkhill Road according to a press release.
Donnie went to high school at Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School and recently celebrated his 32nd birthday on Dec. 29 last year.
His funeral is scheduled to be at Nisbett Funeral Home according to Annie however a date has not yet been set.
Donations to the family can be made through the GoFundMe page or through e-transfer at Annie’s email of anniethibault317@msn.com.
One Roof Drop-In Centre To Temporarily Extend Hours As Temperature Drops
/One Roof Community Centre will be open for extended hours of service on Friday and Saturday due to dropping temperatures in Peterborough.
On Friday the centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with the to-go meal provided between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
On Saturday the centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The centre is closed to drop-in service from noon to 3 p.m. for the meal preparation and pickup period to protect the health and safety of the public, volunteers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Roof Community Centre, which provides services on behalf of the City and County of Peterborough, is located at 99 Brock St. For a full description of meals and other services that One Roof provides visit its website at www.oneroofptbo.ca.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter:
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. Visit the Social Services website for information regarding the After Hours program.
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Peterborough And The Kawarthas Association Of Realtors Announce A New President
/Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR) announced their new 2022 President, Kate Kidd, on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of PKAR.
Kidd has been an active volunteer with PKAR since becoming a realtor and has been on the Board of Directors since 2019.
“I am looking forward to working with President Kidd and her experienced Board of Directors in 2022,” said Christine Ball, CEO PKAR. “Kate is passionate about Real Estate; she provides thoughtful leadership while prioritizing professionalism and innovation within our Association and our membership.”
“Our realtor members are some of the most experienced and qualified in the province,” said Kidd. “My goal for 2022 is to continue to reinforce the reputation of our member realtors as trusted, accountable and engaged members of their communities.”
Kidd’s term runs the calendar year and will conclude Dec. 31, 2022.
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One Roof Community Centre Extends Hours For Monday
/One Roof Community Centre will have extended hours into Monday as temperatures are expected to drop below -15 Celcius announced Sunday.
Sunday was originally the only day One Roof was extending their hours this weekend. Photo Courtesy of One Roof Community Centre.
The Centre is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the to-go meal provided between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on Sunday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday.
The Centre is closed to drop-in service from noon to 3:00 p.m. for the meal preparation and pickup period to protect the health and safety of the public, volunteers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter:
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
Emergency After Hours Services related to the emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. Please visit the Social Services website for information regarding the After Hours program.
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Extended Hours at One Roof Community Centre On Sunday
/This Sunday, One Roof Community Centre will be open for extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the to-go meal provided between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. announced Friday.
Photo Courtesy of One Roof Community Centre.
The decision was due to temperatures expected to drop below -15C for the Peterborough area.
The Centre is closed to drop-in service from noon to 3:00 p.m. for the meal preparation and pickup period to protect the health and safety of the public, volunteers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Year In Review By David Tuan Bui
/I started in the new era of PTBOCanada on Mar. 1 when owner Kirtus Evoy purchased it from Neil Morton. Since joining the team, I have got to experience what Peterborough has to offer. The stories, the community and the surprises that can come from a small town are things I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Bui (pictured) previously worked as a freelance sports journalist for Indigenous newspaper The Eastern Door prior to joining the PTBOCanada team. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
These are my top five stories — in chronological order — that I truly enjoyed being a part of in 2021.
Jorge Arroyo has expressed some interest in streaming video games like Fortnite or Spanish lessons on Youtube in the near future. Photo courtesy of Sarai Arroyo.
Yes, Jorge Arroyo cracked my list just as he made my colleague Angela O’Grady’s. If you ever talked to this young man — as I got to in June —, you will understand what an inspiring soul he is with a great attitude.
Arroyo was only six years old before immigrating to Canada from Mexico. He recorded a 12-minute podcast with The New Canadians Centre with his story of coming to this country. After hearing the podcast, I was moved and had to feature him.
He encourages others to open up their struggles rather than bottling them up to help overcome them. After adjusting to Canadian life for over five years of living here, Arroyo reminded me that no one is alone with their problems and creating awareness is one step towards solving them.
David Tuan Bui with Wadsworth Kulatungam in photos separated by 13 years (2008 and 2021). Bui first met Kulatungam as a Grade 6 student at Immaculate Conception School while the latter was a substitute teacher. Photos by David Tuan Bui.
I was invested deeply in this story emotionally. If you were in the Peterborough Catholic school system for the past 25 years, chances are that you know renowned substitute teacher Wadsworth Kulatungam, better known as Mr. Wadsworth.
Kulatungam retired in December last year rather quietly but I had a different agenda. When I heard that St. Peter’s Secondary School teacher Colleen Crawley was gathering testimonials for Kulatungam’s retirement, I immediately jumped at the chance and wanted to turn it into a story.
From my personal experience, no one ever had a negative thing to say about him and I believed was the consummate professional. I am honoured to have had him as my supply teacher on multiple occasions through the years.
Talking to Kulatungam 13 years later in July since I last saw him gave me a flashback of wonderful memories and seeing the community collaborate on highlighting his teaching impact was a heart-touching moment. Congratulations again Wadsworth on your retirement!
“Everyone has capabilities and goodness in them. That was my philosophy. Criticism doesn’t carry you anywhere.”
Jenn (left) and Braden Glasbergen (right) have had four different elaborate front-yard decorative displays such as Easter, dinosaurs, a ghost pirate ship and a gingerbread house. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
It is hard to miss the setups Jenn and Braden Glasbergen of Ravenwood Drive in Peterborough have on their front lawn.
During the fall season, the couple has this awesome pirate ship on their front lawn open to the public to watch, explore and take pictures.
They have had other setups that they change quarterly such as an Easter setup, dinosaurs and a Christmas one to fit all four seasons.
If doing this was not enough to give back to the community, the Glasbergens collected non-perishable goods for St. Vincent de Paul for every display they put up.
The Stanley Cup had never gone down the Lift Lock prior to Mitchell Stephens’s boat parade. Photo by Pete Dalliday.
Yes, this story made both my list and PTBOCanada’s top 10 list but we are talking about the Stanley Cup being in Peterborough.
As a sports fan, I am excited to hear when a hometown person wins a major sports championship so I can only imagine what two-time Stanley Cup champion Mitchell Stephens felt when he brought it back to Peterborough on Aug. 25.
PTBOCanada was able to get a water parade arranged for Stephens as he took the Stanley Cup down the Lift Lock with friends in family. I was privileged to be on the same boat as him recording the parade and editing the video the same night.
This will be one of the most opportunistic experiences that I have ever had and am fortunate to be a part of it.
Callan Perks signed a one-day contract as the Peterborough Petes Next Gen head coach on Nov 28. Photo by Jenish Odigski.
There was no way Coach Cal was put off this list.
Callum Perks became an overnight sensation with a pre-game locker room speech for the Peterborough Petes for their Next Gen game on Nov. 28. The game allowed kids to play in executive roles for the hockey club for the day and Perks took absolute advantage of it.
When you talked to the young man, I was astonished by how developed his speaking and linguistic skills were for the seven-year-old. I have interviewed numerous amounts of children but none with better diction than Perks. I normally get one or two-word answers from kids but it was not the case with Coach Cal.
To see how well-developed since speaking with him now, I can only imagine what kind of potential he has when he grows up. The future for Coach Cal looks bright.
The Petes beat the Ottawa 67’s 3-2 if you are wondering how that game went before that speech. I would say the pre-game motivation worked.
