Peterborough Ranked One Of Most Active Cities In Canada

Expedia has ranked Peterborough one of the 21 most active cities in Canada. 

Some of the factors Expedia looked at in compiling their list include: average number of marathons and hiking trails; access to bike paths, trails, and races; per capita gyms; and abundance of outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, etc.

Photo by Neil Morton, PTBOCanada

"To paraphrase Salt-N-Pepa, you’ve got to push it when you’re in Peterborough, Ontario," Expedia says of Peterborough.

"This means pushing your endurance along Trent Canal when you’re riding your bike next to dozens of pros. Pushing your body up just a little higher off the safe ground at Rock and Rope Climbing Centre. And pushing your paddle skills on Little Lake to one day earn a glittering spot at the Canadian Canoe Museum in town."

Click here to view Expedia's entire ranking.

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True Canadian Barn Houses Hockey Nets In Stables During Off-Season Near Memorial Centre

Scott Arnold recently started on with CHE Sports and was in a barn on the Morrow grounds near the Memorial Centre grabbing stuff Canadian Hockey Enterprises house there for their summer camps. He did a double take when he discovered that ice hockey nets are stored in the stables for CHE and outdoor rinks around the city.

"I walked in and the setting was exactly as is—I didn't touch a thing," Arnold says of the stable doors being ajar as if the nets are ready to jump over the boards and get back on the ice.

Photo by Scott Arnold

"We were in the middle of doing a huge camp set-up so I didn't put too much effort into it [the photo] as everyone around me was hustling and working hard," Arnold adds. "But knew I had to stop for a minute to take a pic. I could see the shot."

Photo by Scott Arnold

Arnold—also a colour commentator with the Peterborough Petes on YourTV—definitely scored with the shot, capturing a truly quintessential Canadian moment.

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4 Peterborough Guys Wore Nashville Yellow In A Sea Of White At Winnipeg Jets Game Because Why Not

Four guys from Peterborough—Mark Million, Andrew Marshall, Barrett McKinnon and Pat McAuley—exhibited some kind of courage by venturing to the Winnipeg Jets game Tuesday night (May 1st) wearing their Nashville yellow to cheer on the Predators.

Mark Million, Andrew Marshall, Barrett McKinnon and Pat McAuley

The guys were booed relentlessly at this "Peterborough in the 'Peg'" sojourn by the sea of white there to cheer on their Jets at Bell MTS Place, but it was a great adventure for the boys to experience this.

"The people in Winnipeg were vocal with their displeasure of our colour choice," Pat McAuley tells PTBOCanada. "They were openly booing and yelling at us—all in good fun though, as they very respectful and nice people."

They certainly didn't go unnoticed outside the arena either. Indeed, the hugely popular website Reddit posted about them under the headline "4 Nashville fans showed up to Winnipeg's "White Out"'.

For perspective, here they are in the sea of white...

Photo via Reddit

"The atmosphere at the game was second to none," adds McAuley, who is not only a huge Preds fan but also a great buddy of the Preds captain—Peterborough's Mike Fisher. "Our ears were buzzing from the crowd noise. It was a night we'll never forget."

The boys were even photographed with one of Winnipeg's finest at the game, who ribbed them in good fun.

A Winnipeg police officer with the guys

While the Jets won the game—coming back from a 3-0 deficit to win 7-4—the guys from Peterborough won the arena.

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Some Great Alumni Basketball Is About To Go Down At Raider Dome

Business at the Raider Dome is about to pick up yet again.

When it comes to sports in high school, many are known to excel at something in particular. Throw the name “Crestwood” out there and football is instantly associated with it. Talk about “Adam Scott” sports and everyone knows about their storied rugby success. As for PCVS, which closed in 2012, their dominance on the hard court is well storied and documented.

Photo from previous alumni game

PCVS is synonymous with basketball in our community and always will be. Last year, a group of PCVS basketball alums threw around the idea of getting a few former players back together for some games at their old stomping grounds.

It was almost like a Field Of Dreams “if you build it they will come” dream scenario which resulted in almost 40 players returning to their old gym for a day of lobs and laughs.

Photo from previous alumni game

After a successful first go around, they’re doing it again on Saturday, April 21st. This time, the turnout is expected to be even bigger, bringing together generations of basketball players for an epic afternoon of ballin' with three men’s teams and two women’s teams taking part.
 

Photo from previous alumni game

Organized again by Mike Hanley (2002 Grad) and assisted this year by Tricia Hebert, there are almost 50 former players taking part ranging in age from 24 to 53. Legendary coach Dave Goulding will also be in attendance—hopefully behind the bench making signature play calls.

Photo from previous alumni game

Pro-photographer and proud PCVS grad Jen Moher will be there taking snaps of the action as well. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and games run from 12 to 4 p.m. with each game consisting of two 22 minute halves. Friends, family and fans are all welcome!

Photo from previous alumni game

THE SCHEDULE

Men's game: 12 - 1 pm Team 1 (Dark) vs Team 2 (Light)
Men's game: 1 - 2 pm Team 4 (Dark) vs Team 5 (Light) 
Women’s game: 2 - 3 pm Team 2 (Dark) vs Team 3 (Light)
Men's game: 3 - 4 pm Team 1 (Light) vs Team 3 (Dark)

Later that night, head to the 2nd floor of the Publican House from 8 to 11 p.m. to reminisce over pints with other PCVS alumni about all the great moments you had together in that gym/school.

—by (PCVS alumnus) Aaron Elliott

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Tickets Available Now For Year-End Peterborough Petes Awards Banquet

Fans have until Wednesday, April 18th at 5 p.m. to purchase tickets for the Peterborough Petes’ annual year-end awards banquet, which takes place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Friday, April 20th.

Tickets cost just $50 and are available now for the special event. The cocktail social begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

The banquet features a cocktail social, buffet dinner, and presentation of awards to players and community members. Petes General Manager Mike Oke will introduce the prospects selected in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection and 2018 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection.

To purchase tickets, email here to contact Cathie Webster or phone (705) 743-3681. Semi-formal or formal attire is suggested for the event, which will be hosted by Petes radio play-by-play announcer Rob Snoek.

The Petes had near record attendance this season, and hope to see many fans out for this as they recap the 2017-18 season and build excitement for 2018-19.

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Peterborough Petes 2017-18 Attendance Second Highest In Franchise History

The Peterborough Petes have announced this season’s average attendance of 3,190 per game is the second highest in recorded franchise history, just 81 fans per game behind the Petes’ 2005-06 OHL championship season.

The growth in 2017-18 equates to 20 percent more than the 2016-17 regular season average attendance of 2,666 per game. Indeed, the Petes saw the largest year-over-year growth of all 20 OHL franchises.

“We’ve seen an increased number of new and renewed season tickets and sponsorships purchased for 2018-19,” says Burton Lee, Executive Director of Business Operations. “As a not-for-profit organization, growing this support allows us to improve both on the ice and off.”

Matt D’Agostini, Sr. Coordinator of Group Ticket Sales & Service, and Steve Nicholls, Coordinator of Season Ticket Sales & Service, have promoted substantial growth in their areas of fan engagement, and will work to continue helping fans enjoy Petes hockey in 2018-19 and beyond.

The organization has also seen a big spike in in families and youth who are falling in love not just with Petes hockey but the entire entertainment experience of being at a Petes game.

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Jody Hull Relieved As Head Coach Of Peterborough Petes, Andrew Verner Named Interim Coach

The Peterborough Petes have announced on Friday (January 5th) that they have relieved Head Coach Jody Hull of his duties. Current Assistant Coach Andrew Verner has been named as the team’s Interim Head Coach.

Jody Hull (at left) and Andrew Verner

After a great start to the season and at one point being ranked in the CHL Top 10, the Petes have been in a tailspin of late, and sit at 16-20-2-1—good for fourth in the East Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference through 38 games this season.

Hull was named Head Coach of the Petes on February 14, 2013, after serving as Interim Head Coach starting on December 20, 2012. Through parts of five seasons, he has compiled a regular season record of 167-147-7-23.

“We’d like to thank Jody for his extensive service with the Peterborough Petes, and wish him the best of luck in his next endeavour,” General Manager Mike Oke says in a press release. “His, and his family’s commitment to our organization and this community should not be downplayed.”

Verner has been an Assistant Coach with the Petes since the start of the 2015-16 season. Prior to that, he was the team’s Goaltending Coach from 2013-14 to 2014-15. The former Petes goalie (1989-92) played 17 years of professional hockey, and has worked as a goaltending consultant for Hockey Canada, the Austrian National Team, and the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council. Verner now lives in Ennismore with his wife and children.

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Petes to Officially Unveil New-Look Team Bus Friday At Flavour Fashion In Downtown Peterborough

The Peterborough Petes—in partnership with Coach Canada, Northern Original Design and East Side Mario’s (Lansdowne)—are excited to officially unveil their newly designed team bus on Friday, November 10th.

THE DEETS

What: Official Unveiling of the Petes bus sponsored by East Side Mario’s (Lansdowne) and PTBO Northern Originals
When: Friday, November 10th – 12:30pm
Where: Flavour Fashion – 383 George Street North, Peterborough
 
Fans and media will hear from representatives of the Peterborough Petes, Northern Original Design and East Side Mario’s (Lansdowne).

East Side Mario’s (Lansdowne), the official sponsor of the team bus, will be providing coupons for all fans in attendance, and will also provide delicious finger foods.
 
As well, all Petes gear at Flavour Fashion will be discounted for fans in attendance at Friday’s unveiling.

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Homecoming & Head Of The Trent Regatta This Weekend

Trent U's annual Homecoming and Head of the Trent Regatta takes place September 29th to October 1st, and features alumni activities, campus tours, varsity sports and the largest single day head race in North America—all free to spectators and fans.

Photo Courtesy Trent University

“Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta is a weekend of fun and celebration at Trent and in Peterborough,” says Lee Hays ’91, director of Alumni Affairs. “It’s an opportunity for alumni and their families to come back to campus, to reconnect, and to cheer on the Excalibur on the water and in Justin Chiu Stadium.”

Photo courtesy Trent University

This year, to kick-off the weekend, Trent will celebrate the official opening of the new state of the art Student Centre, featuring a green carpet roll-out where donors and supporters will be honoured. There will also be live music, student performances, refreshments and interactive entertainment at the Centre.
 
The annual weekend has grown to feature not only rowing, but also a full slate of varsity and alumni games including lacrosse, rugby, soccer and volleyball. This year varsity games start on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. for Men’s Rugby and continue on Saturday with Women’s Rugby, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Men’s Lacrosse running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Justin Chiu Stadium. The rowing regatta starts at 8 a.m.

Photo Courtesy Trent University

Highlights of the 2017 Homecoming & Head of the Trent Regatta include:
 
-> Student Centre Grand Opening: Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., to celebrate this much anticipated new building.
 
-> Alumni: Visit the Alumni welcome tents on the Bata Library podium to pick up your Alumni bracelet for special perks, take part in giveaways, purchase swag and visit the Alumni Kid’s, or enjoy live music at the Alumni Pub Gathering in the Ceilie.
 
-> Varsity Sports: Stop by the Justin Chiu Stadium and the Athletics Centre, wear your Trent green, and cheer on the Excalibur.
 
-> Campus Tours: Prospective students are invited to experience the spirit of the Trent campus and community. Tours run hourly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday from the Athletics Centre.
 
-> Rowing, rowing and more rowing: Visit hotr.ca for the full rowing schedule, start times, results and more information about the history of the Regatta.
 
-> Rower’s Beer Garden: Saturday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., located in Lot G behind Lady Eaton College. Enjoy live music and food, and collect this year's Head of the Trent mug.

Photo Courtesy Trent University

QUICK FACTS ABOUT HOTR

-> The Head of the Trent Regatta is one of the largest single day regattas in North America.

-> Created in 1971 by Trent alumnus Chris Leach ‘70, today Head of the Trent includes over 430 boats, and 1,700 athletes from more than 50 clubs and universities across Canada and the northern United States.

-> Races take place on the Trent-Severn Waterway, starting at the Parkhill Road Bridge and winding through the Trent Canal to finish at the Faryon Bridge on Trent’s campus.

[Related: 39 Signs You Went To Trent U]

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Fleming College Fire Combat Team Competing At National FireFit Championships

UPDATE: September 12th, 2017

-> The Fleming team won gold for the second year in a row for Top School overall.
 
-> The team also won a silver in the Relay event. The Relay members included:
Eric Fergonas
Danny Grant
Nathan Vanderpoel
Lucas Manders

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ORIGINAL POST

A team from Fleming College is taking on the “toughest two minutes in sport” September 6th to 10th, competing in the Canadian National FireFit Championships in Ottawa.

Fleming’s Fire Combat Team consists of 10 male and female Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training students, along with faculty coach Shawna Coulter. Another four Fleming alumni are competing with their respective fire departments.

2016 photo courtesy Fleming College

"Participation in this sport not only fosters a solid commitment to a very high level of firefighter fitness but also encourages our team members to approach any challenge with a newfound belief in their own capabilities,” says Coulter. 

“Training and competing at this level requires as much mental strength as it does physical, directly influencing career readiness and success rates of our past members in securing and excelling in firefighter careers.” 

2016 photo courtesy Fleming College

The Fleming team is hoping to build on a winning record: In 2016, they won a gold medal in the relay race as well as a silver in the co-ed two-person relay. In addition, the team had the second fastest rookie competitor in all of Canada.

2016 photo courtesy Fleming College

The FireFit Championships is a competition based on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations. A course comprised of six gruelling physical tasks tests the strength, endurance and overall fitness levels of firefighters.

Competition categories are available for men and women, offering both individual and team relay competitions.

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