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Peterborough Fire Services Experiencing High Number Of Complaints About Open Air Burning
/Peterborough Fire Services is experiencing a high number of complaints from residents due to open air burning. Risk of fire spreading and health concerns are mentioned most often. Indeed, even the smell of smoke can cause breathing difficulties in adults and children.
Residents are reminded that open air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough. The Ontario Fire Code regulates open air burning in Ontario.
Fire bowls, fire-pit tables and barbeques that burn propane or natural gas are examples of permitted appliances as long as they are approved by the TSSA. Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not approved appliances for open air fires.
When a complaint is received by Peterborough Fire Services, attending crews will extinguish all open air fires that are not contained in an approved appliance. Enforcement options may be taken against property owners that have open air fires.
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Peterborough Ranked Among Friendliest Communities In Canada In New Expedia Report
/In their 2nd Annual Report of the friendliest towns in Canada, the travel site Expedia has ranked Peterborough as the No. 12 friendliest in the nation.
To create their second annual report of the Top 25, Expedia took a look at hotel review data from 2017 and found the highest-rated service scores. These ratings indicate the most "helpful, dutiful and welcoming experiences across the country."
"Kayaks, breweries, and history museums all make Peterborough, Ontario, a dynamic place that’s more than happy to share the happiness with travellers," Expedia writes, citing the Publican House Brewery, Ashburnham Ale House and the Canadian Canoe Museum.
For the entire list of 25, click here.
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Downtown Peterborough Is Now Designated Bicycle Friendly Business Area, One Of Only Five In Province
/Awesome news for Downtown Peterborough as it has now been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Business Area by Ontario By Bike—one of five in the province.
The designation was presented to the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area by Ontario By Bike at the Shift into Summer event at Market Hall on Thursday (June 14th).
Mr. Downtown Terry Guiel with the bike-friendly designation
The award is in recognition of the DBIA’s commitment to building partnerships that value not only the safety of cyclists but also the economic opportunity of creating a welcoming and safe environment for cyclists and cycle tourists.
“We encourage everyone to explore downtown Peterborough and I’m glad we’ve been able to make it easier to explore the heart of our city by bike,” says Terry Guiel, DBIA Executive Director.
“The real credit here goes to our businesses who see the benefits of cycling and having cyclists visit their establishments. We also have an active cycling community here and organizations like Peterborough GreenUp, B!KE, Peterborough Bicycle Advisory Committee, the City’s Transportation Division and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism have put in countless hours toward making our community more bike-friendly.”
Receiving official bike-friendly designation from Ontario By Bike helps to promote downtown to a growing cycle tourism market and gains access to the resources and expertise of Ontario By Bike.
Downtown Peterborough is an ideal basecamp for exploring the Kawarthas by bike, as cyclists can go from city to county in no time. Riders have access to long distance road routes and trail loops with more than 300 kilometres of wayfinding signage.
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Scott Gilbert Is The New Chief Of Peterborough Police Service
/The Peterborough Police Services Board has announced the appointment of Scott Gilbert as the ninth Chief of the Peterborough Police Service.
Gilbert, who has spent his career with the Toronto Police Service, will officially take over from retiring Chief Murray Rodd on July 1st. Chief Rodd announced his retirement last fall after 35 years in policing serving as Chief for the last decade.
Scott Gilbert (picture via his Twitter account)
Scott Gilbert started in Toronto as a cadet and rose through the ranks. He served as a Member of the Emergency Task Force, held various positions in the Criminal Investigations Bureau, and was an Inspector in Prosecution Services and Superintendent of various divisions.
He was also elected as the President of the Toronto Senior Officers Association for two years and was a Director with the provincial Association. He is a graduate of Humber College and Guelph-Humber University.
Welcome to Peterborough Scott!
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It's Playtime For Adults: Peterborough’s First Adult Outdoor Gym Opens
/It's playtime for adults as the City’s first Adult Outdoor Gym officially opened at Beavermead Park on Wednesday, June 13th.
Mayor Daryl Bennett was joined by Len Lifchus, President, Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and Andi van Koeverden, President, Rotary Club of Peterborough for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ribbon cutting ceremony on June 13th
The outdoor gym equipment was funded thanks to contributions of $25,000 each from Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha and the Rotary Club of Peterborough and $40,000 committed by the City of Peterborough.
Rotary Outdoor Gym is located in Beavermead Park adjacent to the volleyball courts and near the children’s playground. It includes a variety of exercise machines, some of which are accessible for people with disabilities.
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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...
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
