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Enbridge Assists Selwyn Fire Dept in Supporting Firefighter Training
/The Selwyn Fire Department with 49 other fire departments is getting $250,000 from Enbridge Gas for educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques. announced Wednesday.
Andrew Bowyer, Fire Prevention Officer (left), and Gord Jopling, Fire Chief for the Township of Selwyn (right) pose with a $5,000 cheque from Safe Community Project Assist and the educational materials purchased through the program. Photo Courtesy of Township of Selwyn.
The aid is through the Safe Community Project Assist, a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteers and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
“Safety is our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who share our commitment to keeping our communities safe,” says Steve McGivery, Director, GTA East Operations, Enbridge Gas.
Since the launch of Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 244 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
“Safe Community Project Assist improves access to training materials for fire departments,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. “Firefighting can be dangerous and unpredictable, and these training materials positively contribute to the health and safety of firefighters and the broader community.”
“Selwyn Fire Department is honoured to have been selected by the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Enbridge Gas for this valuable donation. With these funds, we can help to continue educating our firefighters in their skills as we work to keep our community safe,” says Selwyn Fire Chief Gord Jopling.
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Grand Prize Winner Of Holiday Shopping Passport Announced
/Arlene Petrany of Peterborough has been named as winner of the Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw.
Arlene Petrany, Holiday Shopping Passport Grand Prize Winner and Terry Guiel, DBIA Executive Director posing outside the DBIA office. Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.
Petrary’s winning Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn on January 12 at the Peterborough DBIA.
“I absolutely love downtown Peterborough, I always have. There are so many amazing shops and restaurants. I can't wait until everything opens up again”, said Petrany.
The winning passport came from Things from Mom’s Basement located at 192 Charlotte St.
This year the Holiday Shopping Passport program saw a 15% increase in participation generating a little over 2.6 million in local spending.
“Congratulations to Arlene Petrany on winning this year grand prize draw and a special thanks to everyone who prioritized shopping downtown this holiday season. I am incredibly proud of our community’s steadfast support for our downtown and I am hopeful that local support will continue to flourish in 2022,” said Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Peterborough DBIA.
The Holiday Shopping Passports ran from Nov. 8 to Jan. 12. Throughout the program shoppers were rewarded with a passport stamp for every $10 they spent at a participating location. Each completed passport (20 stamps) were entered into a draw, including three early bird draws of $500 in Boro gift cards.
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Peterborough Youth Council Application Deadline Extended
/The City of Peterborough has extended the deadline for applications to the Peterborough Youth Council for anyone aged 12-21 until Jan 31 at 4:30 p.m. announced Friday.
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Students within the eligible ages in Peterborough are invited to apply to become a member of the Peterborough Youth Council for the 2022 term.
Being a member includes:
Be a voice for youth
Get involved with community events
Plan events for youth
Attend monthly meetings ( COVID-19 protocols in place)
Work as a team
Volunteer hours can be used towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma
In accordance with the City of Peterborough COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy, all volunteers are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their volunteer role.
Visit the City’s website to learn more and complete an application.
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City of Peterborough to Hold Traffic Calming Workshops for Calm Streets PTBO
/The City of Peterborough is hosting virtual public workshops in January for residents of each of the three areas where traffic calming opportunities are being considered announced Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
The workshops are part of Phase 2 of the Calm Streets PTBO traffic calming pilot study as they will:
Introduce Calm Streets PTBO
Discuss traffic issues identified in the neighbourhood
Gather feedback on potential traffic calming opportunities
Answer questions from the community
Individuals must register to attend a virtual workshop on the Connect Peterborough project page www.connectptbo.ca/trafficcalming.
The workshops are intended for individuals who live, work or own property in the study area; however, they are open for anyone who wants to attend regardless of where they live in the community.
The meetings will take place on the following dates for each study area listed below:
Whitefield Drive, Golfview Road, and Silverdale Road Study Area
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Highland Road Study Area (between Chemong Road and Fairbairn Street)
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 19
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
High Street Study Area (between Lansdowne Street and Sherbrooke Street)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 25
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Individuals who cannot participate online are invited to contact the project coordinator by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1749 or email calmstreetsptbo@peterborough.ca to provide input.
Phase 2 of the Calm Streets PTBO traffic calming pilot study involves assessing current conditions in each study area as informed by conversations and input from residents and then applying the City of Peterborough’s Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy to produce a Traffic Calming Plan specific to each neighbourhood.
Public input is essential to the success of the project. Public engagement over the course of the project will include a public survey that took place in November and December 2021, online workshops, and outreach from the Calm Streets PTBO ambassador team.
The Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy, which was developed through the first phase of the Traffic Calming Study, provides the City with a formal method of receiving and evaluating traffic calming requests as well as providing a menu of potential solutions for addressing traffic calming concerns. These solutions are intended to ease traffic concerns through physical changes such as roadway modifications, signs and pavement markings, and/or behavioural changes such as education and enforcement.
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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.
