Peterborough Paramedics First in North America To Pilot Next Generation Integrated Driving Experience

Crestline Coach and Ferno Canada have announced that Peterborough Paramedics—which serve the County and City of Peterborough—will be the first EMS Service in North America to pilot the ACETECH iN∫COMMAND solution.

Photo courtesy Peterborough County

Crestline in partnership with Ferno customized three New Era ambulances for Peterborough Paramedics to meet the specific needs of their EMS service.

HOW THE iN∫COMMAND SOLUTION WORKS

-> It is the ultimate control center designed to provide emergency service operators full control of the ambulance by managing and monitoring auxiliary controls and safety equipment from a single touchscreen device.
-> This comprehensive and user-friendly interface optimizes performance by providing access to vital information in real-time and improved asset management.
-> The customizable touchscreen makes operation effortless, easy to view and ultra-responsive even while wearing medical gloves.

Photo courtesy Peterborough County

“My vision for these vehicles is based on my belief that technology is evolving at such speed that we need to be futuristic in our approach to vehicle design," says Peterborough County-City Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow.

The Paramedics Chiefs of Canada (PCC) get the first glimpse of Peterborough’s state of the art ambulance at the annual PCC Leadership Summit & Conference beginning Wednesday (June 13th) in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Reports Of Laser Lights Being Directed Towards Aircraft In The Area

Peterborough Police have been made aware of incidents of laser lights being directed towards aircraft in the Peterborough area.

Police remind the public that pointing laser lights/bright lights at any aircraft is illegal, dangerous and irresponsible. It is also a Federal offence.

Pointing a laser at an aircraft puts the pilot, crew, passengers and people on the ground at serious risk. It can cause a major aircraft accident by:

-> distracting the pilot
-> creating glare that affects the pilot’s vision
-> temporarily blinding the pilot

Watch this PSA video posted to the Peterborough Police Facebook page to learn more...

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Barnardo Park Splash Pad Opens With A Splash

Just in time for summer, the City of Peterborough celebrated the grand opening of the Barnardo Park Splash pad on Tuesday, June 12th.

The rehabilitation of Barnardo Park includes:

-> a new splash pad
-> replacement of play structures
-> upgrades to walkways and parking areas to improve the accessibility of the park

Photo courtesy City of Peterborough

The project was supported by a $300,000 Ontario150 Community Capital Program grant.

"This new state-of-the-art splash pad will be a great addition to the north end of Peterborough,” says Councillor Andrew Beamer. “The new playground equipment, modern splash pad and accessible features throughout the park will ensure that families will continue to enjoy the park for years to come.”

The Barnardo Park Splash Pad (955 Barnardo Avenue) will be open daily throughout the summer from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Lock & Paddle 2018 Takes Place June 24th

This year's Lock & Paddle takes place Sunday, June 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peterborough Lift Lock.

Last year, 328 paddlecraft filled both tubs combined in a record-setting display, and organizers want to do the same this year.

Photo by Neil Morton, PTBOCanada

This was the view from above last year...

#LocknPaddle was a huge success! We were able to fit 150 canoes in each tub of the #Peterborough Lift Lock for #Canada150! pic.twitter.com/ObvZ3sAKoF

— TrentSevern Waterway (@TrentSevernNHS) June 24, 2017

Registration starts at 10 a.m. on June 24th, with the filling of the tubs beginning at noon.

There will be two locations to register, one at the McFarlane Street Bridge parking lot and another on the west, bottom side of the Peterborough Lift Lock past the vendors. To guarantee getting a spot, make sure to register early that day!

Vendors on hand this year include: Ben’s Kettle Corn, Fresh Urban Plate, Kawartha Buttertart Factory, Parks Canada, Pedal Parlor Co., Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Tourism, Rocky Ridge Water, Salmon River Kayaks, Smoke House Port Perry, Sugar Daddy, The Land Canadian Adventures and The Canadian Canoe Museum.

For more info on registering that day, click here.

Watch this video below to get a feel for what an awesome experience this is...

Join us for another exciting year of Lock & Paddle at the Peterborough Lift Lock on June 24th! This year our goal is to lock through as many paddlecraft as we can. The main event will begin at 12 PM but plan to arrive early to be registered and visit our on-site vendors.

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First Saturday Farmers Market In Downtown Peterborough Was A Smash

On Saturday (June 9th), hundreds of people turned out for the first ever Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market at Citi Centre courtyard.

Photo courtesy DBIA

Many of the 40+ vendors on hand sold out of their supplies before noon: Erin McLean from McLean Berry Farm had this to say in a heartwarming Facebook post excerpted here...

"Sometimes there are no words...but you have to try anyway. We are...overwhelmed. In the best way possible. I have found myself near tears numerous times today, but as I reflected upon the day and all of the wonderful supportive comments, customers, vendors, partners, early rising volunteers - and not to mention the hugs and love that was showered upon us...I couldn’t help the tears from flowing from the gratitude we feel for this community.

We knew that there were people who loved us. You show us over and over again with your kind words, your actions and your support...but I don’t think anyone expected the turnout we saw today. In a word...we were...flabbergasted. I can’t believe that we sold out of so many things so early. I cannot believe that so many vendors sold out so early. I’m so excited for next week when those vendors will have more, because they now know and realize the support the community is able to show them. I’m so excited for more and more things to come into season."

Read her full post below...

Photo courtesy DBIA

The market runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you haven't yet, visit it to support your local farmers and producers!

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10 Facts About PRHC Turning 10

PRHC is celebrating 10 years in their new, regional hospital building, which is 715,000 square-feet. Below are 10 facts from over the years...

1. At 7 a.m. on June 8th, 2008, the patient move into the new Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) began.
 
2. On its opening day, 220 hospital patients were transferred from the Hospital Drive site (formerly Peterborough Civic Hospital), the Rogers Street site (formerly St. Joseph’s Hospital) and the Nicholls building into the new Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
 
3. The first patient of the new PRHC—three-week-old Kaydance Lane—came through the doors and was met with great fanfare by hospital staff, physicians and volunteers.

Today, Kaydance’s name is well-known in the communities of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, as she was recently named ambassador for the Easter Seals telethon in Peterborough for the second year in a row.

4. Navaeh Courneyea was the first baby to be born in the new PRHC, at 12:31 p.m. Navaeh is celebrating her 10th birthday on Friday (June 8th).

5. 2011 saw the launch of the regional cardiac Code STEMI (cardiac stenting) program.

6. 2013 marked the opening of the Norm and Jessie Dysart Radiation Centre.

7. In 2014, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (CAPU) opened.

8. In 2015, a balloon intended to notify the public of 24-hour patient visiting had magical consequences when it became dislodged and landed on a front lawn in Dolgeville, New York. Read about it here.

9. In 2017, a partnership began with Peterborough Housing to bring an innovative seniors’ supportive housing initiative to the community.

10. A duck family lives in the courtyard at PRHC, entertaining patients and their families. Read about them here in our post from 2017.

What has PRHC meant to you over the years? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page post.

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41 Vendors Are Already In New Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market With More To Come

The new Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will launch with a whopping 41 vendors on opening day this Saturday (June 9th) in downtown Peterborough at Citi Centre Courtyard (307 Aylmer Street), and more applications are still arriving.

The new Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will have familiar faces and a great mix of new farmers that have never before had an opportunity to sell their products in Peterborough.

The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will be partnering with Farm to Table Culinary Tours to produce a brand-new series of events bringing together market growers and vendors, Peterborough-area chefs and producers, and downtown businesses.

This pilot project will offer participants a unique opportunity to get to know growers/producers and explore the steps that take locally grown ingredients from the farm to the best kitchens in Peterborough.

“We’ll be taking the freshest food you can possibly get and letting our finest culinary artists have a bit of fun,” says Farm to Table owner Donald Fraser. “It’s going to be a feast for the senses and an incredible opportunity to celebrate—and taste—the very best in our food community.”

The opening day at the new Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will have yoga workshops and other pop-up surprise events throughout the day for people to enjoy. Seven hundred free parking spots are steps away from the new market.

Below is a list of the participating vendors throughout the summer, with more to come organizers say...

McLean Berry Farm
Ashburnham Farm Gaelic Garlic
Chick-a-biddy Acres
Circle Organic
Deep Roots
Grandmas Heritage Plants
Kendal Hill Game Farm
Martins Fruit and Vegetable Farm
Nautilus Farm
PineHaven Farm
Rhyzosphere
Riel Acres Farm
Small Spade Inc.
The Back 40
The Farm on Argyle
The Manor Farm
Warner Farm
Field Sparrow Farms
G. Fenton Farms
Leahy Stock Farm
Miller Farms
Hunnabees
Linlor Farm & Forest
OtonaBee Apiary
Carolina's Colombia Coffee
A1 Gluten Free Gals
Belly of the Beast Craft Kombucha
Chef Marshall
Curry Mantra
Doo Doo's Bakery
Elixir
Finest Gourmet Fudge
Fresh Urban Plate
KitCafe
La Mesita Restaurante
Leahy Baking
Two Dishes Cookshop
Nancy Sews
Feather & Stone
Reddick Studio Porcelain
Willow Bark

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New “Chief Murray Rodd Award” Presented To Student At Fleming College In Police Foundations Program

Peterborough Police Service Chief of Police Murray Rodd received a great honour Tuesday evening (June 5th) at Fleming College as the Peterborough Police Services Board formally announced a new student award created in the retiring Police Chief's honour.

The “Chief Murray Rodd Award” was presented to Jesse Mitchell, a student at Fleming College in the Police Foundations program, at Sutherland Campus by Peterborough Police Services Board chairman, Bob Hall, as a surprise to Chief Rodd in recognition of his retiring year.

Left to right: Jesse Mitchell, Bob Hall, Chief Murray Rodd & Fleming President Tony Tilly

This new “Chief Murray Rodd Award” was donated by the Peterborough Police Services Board. The award will continue for three years, awarding each student recipient $500.

Chief Rodd has deep roots to Fleming, having graduated from the Law and Security program at Fleming and acted as Board Chair for the Board of Governors at Fleming College from 2007-2011.

After 35 years with the Peterborough Police Service, Chief Rodd will officially retire on June 30th after a 10 year term as Chief of Police.

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Cottage Country Farmers Market At The Barn Launches

The Cottage Country Farmers Market At The Barn will kick off on Saturday, June 16th at 8 a.m.

Located at 124 Lindsay Road, this market will entice local residents out to see local vendors that provide produce, artisan crafts and baked goods.

The market will operate rain or shine from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving weekend in October. New vendors can apply online.

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