Photos: Peterborough Community Aids United Way's "Backpacks for Success" Campaign

Over 40 volunteers from several organizations stuffed 690 school bags with back-to-school supplies for United Way Peterborough & District’s "Backpacks for Success" at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute on Tuesday.

Makaya Dafoe of the East Peterborough Lions Club puts on display all the items each student will receive for the upcoming school year. All Photos by David Tuan Bui.

Organizations such as TD Canada Trust, BMO, Rotary Club of Peterborough, Scotiabank, East Peterborough Lions Club, Gamma Tau Master Sorority and student volunteers all chipped in throughout the day to fill the backpacks.

The bags went to high schools and elementary schools throughout Peterborough County that go as far as Apsley. Items such as pencil crayons, glue, paper, pens, math kits, calculators and pencil cases were among the donated supplies.

The United Way received $7,000 through Peterborough Cares’ ‘Stand With Tim’ campaign, $1,000 from the Peterborough Police service board and $500 from the Police senior team.

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Peterborough Petes Seeking Breakthrough Performances For Upcoming Training Camp

The Peterborough Petes began the season’s training camp looking for the team’s next breakout star with physical testing and assessments at Hybrid Sports on Tuesday.

Players were provided with shirts featuring the season sponsors and their surnames on the back. Photo by Luke Best.

Expectations are high for the players in the camp, both returning and new. Several athletes look to make their mark and land a full-time spot with the Petes for the coming season, ‘opportunity’ seemed to be the word of the day.

“Our message at the opening meeting today was that there is opportunity,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “This week on the ice, during scrimmages and practices, an individual player has the chance to turn that word, ‘opportunity,’ into action.”

Smiling faces, handshakes and hugs were spotted on the players throughout the opening day of the training camp. There were 58 players that showed up to prove themselves and make a roster spot. The facility training was a welcome change from last year when COVID-19 forced additional precautions and private training sessions.

"We have made a lot of strides with the public health and public safety to the point where now we're pretty much back to normal," said Oke. "We still have to make sure that we are diligent and follow various protocols. Certainly, this year feels a lot more of a normal style of training camp and we're just simply excited to get going."

Fans are invited to attend the upcoming events or view them online from their Facebook page. 

The following is this year’s training camp schedule:

Wed., Aug. 31 

• 8:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 2:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

Thu., Sep. 1

• 8:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)  scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black)  scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage               

• 2:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

Fri., Sep. 2

• 9:00 a.m.: Team White on-ice practice

• 10:15 a.m.: Team Maroon on-ice practice 

• 4:05 p.m.: Maroon & White Game 

Sat., Sep. 3 

• 10:30 a.m.: On-ice practice

Sun., Sep. 4 

• 2:05 p.m.: Pre-Season Game vs Oshawa @ Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

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'Discover Peterborough Bingo' Invites New Trent Students To Explore The City

Trent University, Peterborough DBIA and Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism have teamed up for a second year to host ‘Discover Peterborough Bingo’ for new Trent University students.

Terry Guiel (DBIA) Alison Scholl (Trent University) and Joe Rees (PKT).

This interactive scavenger hunt features stops at local shops, cafes, and restaurants in the downtown to help orient and connect incoming students with their home away from home.

"Trent students have a significant impact on our community, adding to the cultural and economic vitality of the city," said Alison Scholl, manager of Community Relations at Trent University. "Partnering with the DBIA and PKT to host Discover Peterborough Bingo is just one of the ways Trent supports the community, and one of the ways the community in turn supports our students. This is a fun and unique way to help our incoming students get to know and see themselves at home in Peterborough."

Between September 5 and October 7, Trent students will complete activities at a number of places downtown and on campus. Once two lines are completed on their Bingo card, students will be entered to win one of four prize packs, which include a $500 Downtown Boro gift card, and prizes from Trent, PKT and local businesses.

Mike Watt, owner of Flavour Fashion downtown, says this will have a great impact on local businesses.

“As a small business owner you wear a thousand different hats,” he said. “A huge part of our job is just drawing people in, so it’s great to have people in our corner that are encouraging people to shop locally.”

Bingo cards can be picked up by students at Residence Service Centres (LEC 211and GCS 212), Trent Central Student Association and at Trent International and College offices.

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September 10 Declared Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame Day For 25th Anniversary

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Sept. 10 is being declared the Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame Day in Peterborough County announced on Tuesday.

File Photo.

The proclamation has made by Peterborough County Warden, J. Murray Jones.

The Pathway has over 300 individual granite markers with esteemed inductees at Del Crary Park.

It recognizes and honours talented and community-minded individuals that have provided for the betterment of the community.

The following is a list of this year’s inductees:

• David Carley (Dramatic Arts)

• Kate Suhr (Entertainment)

• Ryan and Sam Weber (Entertainment)

• Donald Glen Forde (Cultural/Community Betterment)

• Jacob Rodenburg (Cultural/Community Betterment)

• Lois Tuffin (Cultural/Community Betterment)

• John F. (Jack) Bardeau (Community Builder)

• David Adams (Community Builder)

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Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park

Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.

Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best

First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.

The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.

The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.

Murder Murder perform during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photos by Luke Best

I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.

I, The Mountain perform during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photos by Luke Best

Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.

Bahamas headline Saturday night of the 2022 Peterborough Folk Festival. Photos by Luke Best

On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.

My Son The Hurricane perform during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photos by Luke Best

In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.

Riverside Tattoo was just one of many vendors at the 2022 Peterborough Folk Festival. Photos by Luke Best

The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/

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Chamber of Commerce Announce 2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced their annual 2022 Business Excellence Awards finalists on Wednesday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The awards publicly recognize and honour local businesses and people who have demonstrated a passion for excellence.

The recognized finalists and recipients will be revealed at the Excellence Awards Event on Oct. 19. 

The event will begin with a reception at The Venue, followed by a ceremony at Showplace Performance Centre. The event hosted by Megan Murphy will feature performances from local musicians. 

“We are excited to welcome the business community back in person for our annual celebration,” says Stuart Harrison, chamber president and CEO. “As we recognize outstanding businesses within the City and County, we’re bringing together the great traditions of the Kawartha and Peterborough Chambers into an exciting new event.”

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2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists (listed alphabetically)

4-Under-40 Profiles, in memory of Kathy Windrem

• Dr. Nicole Edgar

• Michael Gallant

• Chad Hogan

• Caitlin Smith

Businesswoman of the Year - Entrepreneur

• Brenda Ibey (The Avant-Garden Shop)

Businesswoman of the Year - Organization

• Alicia Dafoe (Village Dental Centre)

Business Citizen of the Year sponsored by Nexicom

To be announced at the ceremony!

Business Student Leadership Prizes

• Jehan Mahboob (Trent University)

• Aiden Rice (Fleming College)

Commercial Development or Renovation

• CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage (Peterborough Office)

• Lakeshore Designs (Boathouse Boutique and Bikini Beans Cafe)

• TVM Group Integrated Real Estate Company (365 Armour Rd)

Customer First

• Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses

• Kawartha Country Wines

• Ricart Branded Apparel & Promo

Employer of the Year

• Friendly Fires

• Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

• Savage Arms

Entrepreneurial Spirit

• At the Lake Distributing

• Organized by Design

• Suzi Home Maker

Peterborough County Farm Family of the Year

• To be announced

Green Initiatives

• B!KE The Peterborough Community Bike Shop

• Nutty Bean Cafe

• Suzi Home Maker

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

• The Mane Intent

• Pulse Physio & Performance

Hospitality

• The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

• Publican House Brewery & Pub

• Starbucks at Trent

Local Focus

• The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

• Living Local Marketplace

• New Beginnings Contracting Services

Marketing & Promotion

• Peterborough Humane Society (Our Pet Project)

• Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA Social Media Revamp)

• Phillip Jolicoeur The Marketing Guy (Havelock Chamber of Commerce - Member Spotlight)

Micro Business

• Dan Joyce Clothing

• Flossophy Ptbo

• The Mane Intent

New Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year

• Faheem and Fardos Mohammadzada (Brothers Pizza)

Not-for-Profit

• Community Care Peterborough

• Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation

• Peterborough Humane Society

The President's Award

• To be announced

Professional Services

• D.M. Wills Associates Limited

• Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

• Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

Retail

• Central Smith

• Dan Joyce Clothing

• Millbrook Mercantile

Skilled Trades

• CS Remodeling and Renovations

• New Beginnings Contracting Services

• Studio of Hair Design

Tourism

• Hutchison House Museum

• Kidz Playland

• Lang Pioneer Village Museum

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92nd Annual Douro Doings A Go After Two-Year Hiatus

The ‘Douro Doings’ will take place this year on Sept. 5, after having cancelled the regular event two years in a row due to COVID-19.

Douro Doings 2014. Photo by Annette Dunford.

What began in 1929 as the ‘Social’ has since become the ‘Douro Doings’ and see’s about 3,000 attendees over Labour Day weekend.

Fast Ball, Slow Pitch and Horseshoe tournaments will run all weekend at the Douro Ball Park, with the majority of events happening on Monday.

Monday’s events at the Ball Park:

The Car and Truck Show will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10K Race will begin at 10 a.m.

Children’s games and entertainment will run all day

A snack bar will be on site all weekend.

Monday at St. Joseph Parish Hall:

Roast Beef Dinner will run from 3 - 6 p.m. with live entertainment. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (6-12) children 5 and under eat for free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

The Quilt Raffle will begin at 6 p.m. There are approximately 20 handmade quilts up for grabs. There are also secondary prizes available.

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Lakefield Youth Unlimited Celebrates Grand Opening Of 'The Barn' A Safe Space For Anyone To Gather

To celebrate the grand opening of the Lakefield Youth Unlimited (LYU) Barn residents gathered on Thursday evening for some rounds of axe throwing, fair games, bar-b-que and celebrations.

Just under three years ago, LYU purchased the Tribal Voices red roofed building located in the middle of the Lakefield bridge through a no-payment, no-interest loan from one of their partners.

Donations from the community then made it possible to do the needed renovations.

In total, over 50 volunteers put in close to 5,000 hours of work towards demolition, planning, framing, dry-walling, mudding, painting, clean-up, moving offices, decorating and organizing the over 4,000 square foot building.

LYU is a satellite of Kawartha Youth for Christ. Their aim is to facilitate programs in Lakefield that create a true community and offer a safe space for anyone to gather.

They offer programs like ‘Courageous Kids’ to help students overcome fear and anxiety, various after school programs and many more opportunities for youth in Lakefield to spend time with each other in a safe environment.

Throughout the summer, Peterborough Axe Club was set up in the parking lot of the LYU Barn for their summer youth league.

In addition to programs the LYU House works to meet the need of affordable housing in Lakefield for youth and families.

The LYU house is situated along the Trent River and has two individual apartments, offered at an affordable price. Tenants at this house are also offered educational, emotional, physical, and spiritual support if they wish.

Over the 19 years that LYU has been in existence, the opening of the Barn puts LYU in a position to use this facility to develop more programming using resources and people within the Village.

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'Good-Deed' Peterborough Police Officer Identified As Constable Brandon Bigelow

Peterborough Police Service shared a photo to social media of an officer cutting a residents lawn, that officer has since been identified in Facebook comments as Constable Brandon Bigelow.

The post shared noted that Const. Bigelow was conducting a wellness check on a 76-year-old resident, when he learned that they had just had a medical procedure done.

The resident was distraught because they were unable to cut their lawn, and the grass was getting long.

Const. Bigelow spent a few minutes cutting the residents lawn.

The post received over 100 comments thanking Const. Bigelow and commending him for his good deed.

Const. Bigelow became a Special Constable with the Peterborough Police in 2018 and was sworn in as a Constable in 2019.

Cont. Bigelow being sworn in, 2019. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police.

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