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Federal Government Contributes $25,000 To Support Construction Of New Sustainable Health Centre At Camp Kawartha
/On Friday (January 17th), Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, was at Camp Kawartha on Clear Lake near Peterborough to announce the Government of Canada’s $25,000 contribution through Farm Credit Canada’s AgriSpirit Fund towards the development of a new Health Centre for Camp Kawartha.
The Health Centre will feature a series of sustainable elements such as net-zero utility costs, zero toxins, zero carbon footprint, as well as zero fossil fuel use and zero waste output.
Left to right: J. Murray Jones, Peterborough County Warden and Mayor of Douro-Dummer Township; Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha; and Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director of Camp Kawartha, at Camp Kawartha
“Camp Kawartha is a leading environmental steward in our community,” says Monsef. “Our government recognizes the importance of sustainable development and supports Camp Kawartha’s innovative vision for their new Health Centre.”
The original Centre, built in the 1950s, has a sagging foundation and is in dire need of replacement. The Centre serves as a hub where the camp’s healthcare team looks after the health needs of campers during the summer. It also acts as extra sleeping quarters throughout the fall, winter and spring. The new Centre will be approximately 1,200 square feet in size and will cost about $325,000.
Maryam Monsef announces a $25,000 contribution from the Federal Government for a new Health Centre at Camp Kawartha
"Camp Kawartha is thrilled to receive support from Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund for a new Health Centre,” says Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director of Camp Kawartha.
“With this generous contribution we will be able to construct a zero-carbon building, which will allow our healthcare team to look after the well-being of both campers and staff. “
Maryam Monsef and Jacob Rodenburg with attendees at Camp Kawartha
NEW CENTRE IS EXAMPLE OF NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Showcasing the use of natural materials and incorporating natural elements such passive solar design, the Health Centre will:
-> Be an example to health professionals of how a Health Centre or Health Clinic can be sustainable and integrate nature into its design.
-> Serve as a teaching building for the thousands of guests, campers and participants in Camp Kawartha’s programming.
-> Help campers and students understand carbon-neutral design, carbon sequestration, alternative energy generation, natural building materials, product life-cycle and green waste management systems.
Construction is slated to begin in the fall of 2020 and be completed by June 2021.
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Fleming College Offering Two FREE Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
/Fleming College is partnering with Community Employment Resource Partnership to offer two free programs at the Sutherland Campus: Pre-apprenticeship Carpenter and Pre-apprenticeship Electrician.
Both programs are full-time, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week. They start with in-class academic studies, job readiness, and secondary trade training for eight weeks. Students then progress to primary training for 12 weeks before concluding the program with a paid work placement.
These two programs are offered completely free to successful candidates, including tuition, books, safety equipment and trade specific tool kits. The Pre-apprenticeship Carpenter program will start March 15th, while the Pre-apprenticeship Electrician program will start March 30th.
Photo courtesy Fleming College
All interested individuals are required to register for and attend a mandatory information session, and you must register to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of a current resume, a cover letter outlining the individual’s interest in the program, and a copy of a high school, college or university transcript.
Online registration will be available for the Pre-apprenticeship Carpenter program here from January 20th to 26th, and Online registration for the Pre-apprenticeship Electrician program will be available here from February 17th to 23rd.
Seats for the sessions fill up quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment.
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Peterborough Transit Drivers Kept More Than 3,000 Customers Safe On Roads On New Year’s Eve
/Peterborough Transit drivers kept over 3,000 customers safe on the road this New Year’s Eve, as free transit was provided for a fifth consecutive year thanks to the sponsorship of Wolfe Lawyers.
"Peterborough Transit is a safe, reliable way to get to where you’re going and then back home, which is why it’s such a great service on New Year’s Eve,” says Councillor Don Vassiliadis, Co-chair of Transportation. “I would like to thank the transit drivers, staff and transit riders for helping to make the transit service so successful.”
File photo
“It’s exciting to see people out enjoying the city on New Year’s Eve, knowing that they don’t have to worry about arranging for a ride thanks to the free transit service,” adds Councillor Kemi Akapo, Co-chair of Transportation. “We appreciate the ongoing sponsorship from Wolfe Lawyers to make it possible.”
Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area and its member businesses partnered with the City this year to help promote the service, increasing awareness of the transit option for residents on New Year’s Eve.
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Peterborough Getting A Facelift Around City
/As Peterborough turns 115 this year (since it was incorporated as a city), many aspects of the city are getting a facelift. Here are some examples:
Y Lofts is renovating the old YMCA building to create condo-style rental suites and it is set to open in 2021…
The Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 is starting to show its age, so a new dam that retains its historic look is being constructed in its place…
The United Canadian Malt building (which was built in 1931) at the corner of Lansdowne and Park is being torn down to make way for high-end apartments…
Sears (which opened here in 1954) is being demolished to create new retail spaces…
King’s Crossing Tap & Grill at the corner of George and Dalhousie street has been demolished to make way for a new three story building housing a medical clinic…
Lakefield-Based Instagram Sensation Owen The Griff Raises $20,660 For Our Pet Project Campaign
/Lakefield-based Instagram sensation, Owen the Griff, has raised $20,660 for Our Pet Project, the campaign to build the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, through a recent crowdfunding campaign.
Owen and his parents, Lisa Besseling and Marlon Hazlewood, have been longtime supporters of the Peterborough Humane Society, and particularly the Our Pet Project campaign. Owen launched his crowdfunding campaign late in October and encouraged his nearly 110,000 Instagram followers to help him raise $10,000 for his Owen’s Pet Project campaign.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Humane Society
On American Thanksgiving, one of Owen’s American friends, Omar, inspired an anonymous donor to match all donations 3:1. This encouraged several other animal lovers to donate, including Cathy Mann & Associates' Fundraising Lab, who pledged to match all December donations up to $2,500.
With Owen’s fundraising campaign having such a snowball effect, Lisa and Marlon raised his fundraising goal to $20,000 and pledged to donate 100 percent of his Holiday Cameo proceeds towards his efforts. The Cameo app lets fans book a personalised video shout-out from their favourite celebrities, which is then emailed directly to a friend or family member. Well-known Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden is a huge animal lover and one of Owen’s loyal fans and was inspired to also donate $1,000 of her Holiday Cameo proceeds towards Owen’s Pet Project.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Humane Society
Lisa and Marlon are particularly excited about the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre, which will be part of the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre.
The Dog Rehab Centre will be a Canadian first and will mainly focus on behavioural rehabilitation for dogs who have suffered abuse, neglect or who need extra care before being ready for adoption. Physiotherapy will also be offered to animals that need it in the pool and aqua treadmill.
“As Owen gets older, it is good to know that there is a facility that can help senior animals like him live life to the fullest,” says Lisa. “The new Centre will be game-changer for animal welfare in Ontario and will put Peterborough and the Kawarthas on the map through the services it will offer, and we are excited to be a part of that.”
Owen posted on his Instagram channel thanks to his fans…
Owen and his parents are particularly excited about the potential of the regional Dog Rehab Centre at the new PHS, which will be a Canadian first.
Our Pet Project has built momentum over the last year, with just over 66 percent of the $10 million fundraising target raised. The new Centre, designed by local firm, Lett Architects, will be located on Technology Drive and is shovel-ready.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring D.M. Wills, Blue Shoes PTBO & More!
/PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Bruce Bonner recently stepped down as President of D.M. Wills Associates after 10 years in the role. Michael Lang is the new President and will continue to build their engineering, environmental and planning services. Bruce will continue with the firm as a senior level team member. Gord Krieger replaces Michael Lang as the Manager of Transportation. Congratulations to all.
Michael Lang, at left, succeeds Bruce Bonner (at right) as the new President of D.M. Wills.
Nufas Media is a full-service digital marketing brokerage made up of a team of young entrepreneurs and freelancers dedicated to offering a one-stop shop for new businesses for web design, branding, content creation and writing services. Partners Sean Thornton and Jordan Porter bring years of experience in the business and can cater to the specific needs of your business. Located at 144 Hunter Street, check them out nufasmedia.com.
Just getting to this now, but a shout-out to Pensieri Shoes owners Joseph Saraceni and Silvia Ferreri on the refresh and rebrand of their iconic George Street shoe store to Blue Shoes PTBO. Same owners, same staff, same great brands, just a fresh new name. Celebrating 30 years of retail, stop in to 373 George Street or find them on Facebook.
The Reframe Film festival, the annual festival of social justice documentaries, runs January 23 – 26. Tickets are available now at the GreenUP store, Watson and Lou or Happenstance in Lakefield, or online at reframefilmfestival.ca.
The Chamber of Commerce monthly ChamberAM goes Tuesday morning (January 14) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Venture North. Stop in for a free coffee and a secret guest speaker.
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UPDATE: The Alert Sent Regarding Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Sent In Error
/BREAKING: According to Ontario Power Generation, which runs the station, the alert was sent in error.
The Pickering Fire Chief confirms to CP24 that the mass alert was sent out erroneously by the Ontario government on Sunday morning, and a retraction alert (see below) went out about 9 a.m.
This updated non-emergency alert was sent out updating the alert…
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ORIGINAL POST…
Many Ontarians woke up to this alert on their phones regarding an incident at the PIckering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the station to the deal with the unspecified situation.
The power plant, run by Ontario Power Generation, has been in service since 1971 and is slated to be decommissioned in 2024, CP24 reports.
“The province said an incident was reported at the station, off of Montgomery Park Road in Pickering, sometime on Sunday and emergency crews are at the power plant,” CP24 reports.
While the alert said no one is in danger, it was disconcerting to Ontarians to wake up to as you can see in this Twitter thread…
CBC reports that Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is one of the largest nuclear generating stations in the world and produces 14 percent of the province's electricity.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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New Pete Akil Thomas Just Made One Of The Kindest Gestures A Hockey Player Has Ever Made
/The Peterborough Petes not only landed a star player in Akil Thomas but also a kind, compassionate person.
The World Juniors hero—he who scored the winning goal in the Gold winning game over Russia—has immediately ingratiated himself in the Peterborough community and beyond for his heartwarming gesture in reaching out to the family of the late Steve Montador (he died in 2015 at the age of 35) to ask if he could wear No. 44, the jersey number Akil has been wearing throughout his hockey career—and the number Montador wore when he was a Pete.
Akil Thomas making the call to Montador family with Petes GM Mike Oke
