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Douro Boxer Cody Crowley Fundraising $55K For Suicide Prevention To Honour Father's Memory
/Boxer Cody Crowley is pledging to raise $55,000 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness in honour of his late father ahead of his 22nd professional fight on March 25 in Las Vegas.
Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.
The 21-0-0 Crowley is scheduled to box Abel Ramos in a 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) title elimination fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The Douro boxer has dedicated the fight to honour his late father Jim Crowley who passed away last year.
The ‘55 for 55’ fundraising raffle features prizes such as dinner for Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, WBC-signed gloves from boxing legends such as Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Gerry Cooney, a One With Life tequila package and a grand prize for a round-trip flight, accommodations and ringside seats to see Cody’s fight.
Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.
Raffle tickets are available at Dr. J’s with a limited amount left with the deadline at 6 p.m. Wednesday and the draw at 7 p.m. Cody will make a virtual appearance at the drawing to talk about his upcoming fight and the fundraiser according to Dr. J’s owner Addison Brown.
The two have been friends for roughly eight years and have supported each other through similar times.
“When he was looking for sponsorships throughout Peterborough, I reached out to him saying ‘I’ve been following you and growing up as an athlete, I’ve had a lot of support with the community and I wanted to sponsor you for the next fight,’” explained Brown. “We grew and developed a relationship. He helped me when I was going through some things about my brother and I did with his father.”
Student-Led Community Tax Clinics Return to Fleming College
/Fleming College’s student-led tax clinics are returning to Sutherland Campus this March.
photo courtesy of fleming college.
Administered through a program with the Canada Revenue Agency, these community tax clinics are run by students in Fleming’s Accounting program and are supervised by their program instructors. The clinics provide an enriching, real-world experience for students while offering a valuable service to the community.
Clinics take place each Thursday from March 9 to 30 at the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre, running from noon to 4 p.m.
To be eligible for the free clinics, individuals must:
Have an income of $35,000 or less for individuals
Have a combined income of $45,000 or less for a couple
Have a combined income of $47,500 or less for a family of three
Have a combined income of $50,000 or less for a family of four
Students will not prepare returns for self-employed individuals or for those who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses or who have filed for bankruptcy.
Eligible residents can make an appointment at the clinic by emailing before-hand. Walk-ins can also be accommodated if students are available.
Eligible residents are also welcome to drop off their tax information, and can email the clinic for more information.
Anyone attending the clinic is asked to bring the following information:
Social Insurance Number
T2202A Tuition Receipt (if applicable)
Rent Receipts for rent paid in Ontario in 2022 (if applicable)
Medical expense receipts
T4 Statement of Income (provided by your employer if you worked in Canada in 2022)
Any other tax related slips you may receive in the mail, like a T5 or a T3 slip (for investment income)
International students and new Canadians filing a tax return for the first time will need to provide their date of arrival in Canada
Free parking is available for residents travelling to the Sutherland Campus for the tax clinic. Be sure to email the clinic ahead of time with your licence plate information and date of arrival.
Ten Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 3 - 5
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Here are 10 things to do in Peterborough City and County from March 3 to 5!
Check out the First Friday Art Crawl!
First Friday Peterborough downtown monthly art crawl allows participants to experience the City’s art, music and food scene, while supporting local artists and taking in some city sights all at once. FFPTBO is dedicated to showcasing the immense artistic and musical talent in the Peterborough community. The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Downtown Peterborough
The Rolling Stones Tribute Band at Showplace
The Rolling Stones Tribute with special guests the UK Invasion Tribute team up for this incredible double-header performance! This 12-person troupe will recreate some of the most iconic Rolling Stones live performances ever. You can expect hits like Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Jumpin' Jack Flash and so much more! The U.K. Invasion brings you amazing performances by various British bands including Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins and The Beatles. Horns, keys, sizzling guitars, along with lush vocal harmonies will make this a night to remember.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)
Tickets: Available online.
The Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Gibson and Sons
Directed by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper, this comedy performance stars Luke Foster, Dan Smith, Lyndele Gauci, Jade O'Keeffe, Brian McIntosh, Bethany Heemskerk and Sheila Charleton.
The cast and crew work together to tell Kristen Da Silva’s story of Harry Gibson, who helps his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) through he sees it beginning to interfere with his love life. Missing his recently departed mother, and hungry for companionship and the chance at having his own family, he secretly turns to an unconventional method of meeting a woman: an online Russian bride service. When his bride Katya and her acerbic older sister Eva arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock while the Gibson family is thrown into a tailspin.
When: Mar. 3, 4, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 5, 2 p.m. (matinee performance)
Where: The Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough)
Tickets: $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students and can be purchased online.
Parents Night Off: Easter bunny pottery craft at The Art School of Peterborough
Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The Art School of Peterborough. The evening will entail 1.5 hr of an art project, followed by a movie (Hop) and popcorn on location. This lines up with the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl if parents wish to explore the local art community or enjoy a night downtown.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Art School of Peterborough (174A Charlotte St., Peterborough)
Tickets: $45, members $40.50, available online.
Enjoy Brews & Brunch at McThirsty’s Pint
Join McThirsty’s for the first ever Breakfast Club event!
Enjoy Cam Green's Pop-Up Brunch Menu from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Breakfast Club beers from 16 participating breweries, all making their favourite breakfast inspired beers. No tickets, just show up and enjoy!
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: McThirsty’s Pint (166 Charlotte St., Peterborough)
Check out the Kawartha Rock & Fossil Club’s Annual Show!
The 28th annual Peterborough gem, mineral and fossil two-day show is happening at the Healthy Planet Arena!
The Club Event is taking place at the formerly-known Evinrude Centre with minerals, fossils, rocks, crystals, meteorites, gemstones, equipment, books, faceted stones, gemstone jewelry, beads and more.
A large display area is featured with mineral and fossil displays from members of the Kawartha Club and prominent Ontario collectors. Each day there will be silent auctions.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, Sunday Mar, 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Where: Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough)
Tickets: $5 and children under 12 are free.
Winter Fun Day at Lakefield College School
Experience some Canadian Winter fun with LCS! Enjoy outdoor winter activities including snowshoeing/walking in forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s'mores over a campfire, broomball on the outdoor rink and making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup. No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.
When: Saturday, Mar. 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield)
Inclusive Sport and Recreation Expo
This free event intends to bring together community sport and recreation organizations to highlight and promote inclusiveness and encourage participation for people of all abilities. It will provide children and their families an opportunity to learn more about the resources available and the inclusivity in sport and recreation through demonstrations and peer engagement. It will also be an opportunity for local groups to promote their organizations and showcase their inclusive programs to potential participants.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre located (775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)
Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market!
Visit the 100+ vendor market located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown.
As producers of local food and crafts, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market stresses freshness, quality and value as they deal each and every week with market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)
Jam out with the Receivers at The Black Horse Pub
Local fiddler Irish Millie has joined Ottawa-area sisters Fern and Willow and are performing at The Black Horse as The Receivers!
When: Sunday Mar. 5, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub (452 George St. N, Peterborough)
Peterborough County Council Approves 2023 Budget
/The Peterborough County Council has approved the 2023 Budget at Wednesday’s meeting.
photo courtesy of peterborough county council.
The total increase is 4.93 per cent which includes a dedicated infrastructure levy of 2.5 per cent.
“Staff have brought forward an extremely fiscally responsible budget again this year. There are so many outside influences, that are beyond our control and yet together with our Finance Committee, we are bridging the infrastructure gap and fulfilling our mandate to our residents,” said Warden Bonnie Clark.
For 2023, the tax levy increase of 4.93 per cent approximates an increase of $19 per each $100,000 of residential assessment and equates to an approximate 3.9 per cent tax rate increase.
photo courtesy of peterborough county council.
Approximately 51 per cent of the total tax levy increase is dedicated to capital infrastructure, with the remaining 49 per cent supporting County operations and the External/Shared Services.
photo courtesy of peterborough county council.
Each 1 per cent levy increase is equal to approximately $507,000 of additional revenue.
“Our Finance Committee did not lose any momentum even though we had a number of new Councillors on the committee, they grasped the technology and tools quickly. We met our objectives using our system we implemented last year, and things moved very smoothly,” said finance committee chair Councillor Matthew Graham.
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Residents Advised To Use Caution When Providing Personal Information To Unsolicited Sources
/The City of Peterborough has been informed that an individual received a phone call regarding a survey on public transit despite not currently conducting any surveys.
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The City says they do not currently have a market research firm conducting polling about public transit, and advises residents to be cautious when providing any personal information to unsolicited sources.
Below are some fraud tips from the Peterborough Police Service:
Embrace Equity in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough With Free International Women's Day Community Events
/The Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) are hosting two free International Women’s Day (IWD) community events celebrating the theme Embrace Equity in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough.
photo courtesy of Kawartha World Issues Centre.
The first event is a community march/rally on March 8 from noon to 1 p.m., and the second event will explore Diverse Youth Voices in Leadership with guest speaker Cheyenne Sundance on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is recognized worldwide to acknowledge the historical and ongoing work towards women’s equality and social justice. The day was created by the United Nations in 1977 to increase awareness on the vital role of women in peace efforts and development, with aims to end discrimination and achieve women’s full and equal contribution to the world.
The daytime rally and march on will be hosted in-person, starting downtown at Peterborough Square Courtyard and traveling North along the sidewalks of George Street to Confederation Park, across from City Hall. Once reaching City Hall Town Ward City Councillor Joy Lachica will speak, and local poet Emily Cleary will do a short reading.
The second, evening event will be hosted in a hybrid format with community members having the opportunity to join online via Zoom or in person at the Lion’s Community Centre (347 Burnham St.) The event will be hosted by CRRC Coordinator Czarina Garcia, and will feature an opening drum from Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle and an opening welcome by Anne Taylor of Curve Lake First Nation. Peterborough's First Poet Laureate Sarah Lewis will also be performing an original piece written for this event.
The majority of the event will be guest speaker Cheyenne Sundance. Sundance, the 25 year-old executive director of Sundance Harvest and full-time farmer of a three-location farm in south western Ontario, will speak on Diverse Youth Voices in Leadership. Following the presentation, there will be a 20-minute open space discussion period and the evening will wrap up with a closing prayer.
Registration is required through Eventbrite.
Peterborough Police Seeking Information After Glass Smashed At Eight Local Bus Shelters
/Peterborough Police Service is asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has video footage to come forward after the glass was smashed at eight bus shelters earlier in the week.
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On Tuesday, Peterborough Police received an online report stating the incidents happened between the night of Feb. 19, and the morning of Feb. 20. Damage is estimated at $8,000.
The bus shelters damaged were:
Dobbin Road and Lansdowne Street
Brealey Drive and Lansdowne Street
Clonsilla Avenue and Lansdowne Street
Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street
Chemong Road and Milroy Drive
Chemong Road and Simons Avenue
Water Street and Edinburgh
George Street and Princess Street
