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Cody Caldwell and Team Canada Bring Home 5th Place in Wheelchair Rugby
/Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell and Team Canada beat France 57-49 on Saturday to finish in 5th place in Wheelchair Rugby at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Caldwell racked up 10 tries at the Tokyo Paralympics.
After losing their first two matches by less than a total of seven points to Great Britain and the United States, Team Canada bounced back with two consecutive wins to finish the tournament.
Caldwell logged 5:23 minutes of play time and scored one try.
Canada’s Michael Whitehead and Zac Madell were able to combine for 39 tries, making them the top scorers of their final game.
Heading into this tournament Team Canada had medal hopes. After sweeping away the competition in every Paralympic qualification match, things were looking up for the team.
Team Canada was put in group B, which consisted of two of the top three teams in the tournament, USA and Great Britain.
“They hate it, it was obvious, we were in the toughest pool, we know we should be vying for a medal,” said coach Dave Willsie in a press conference. “We took it upon ourselves, we have a lot of men in that change room, they wanted to make a statement in this last game, and that’s what we did. We stuck it to France. It wasn’t even close, and we are elite, even though we don’t have a medal to show for it.”
Canada’s next international competition is the American Zonals, taking place in Colombia this December.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Manitoulin Transport, Gauvreau CPA, Economic Development and Leadercast
/PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Manitoulin Transport recently announced an expansion with the opening of a new terminal here in Peterborough. Located at 1900 Technology Dr., the Peterborough terminal is a 10,000 square foot facility, with 10 dock doors and an outdoor ramp, increasing their operating capacity by more than 30% and requiring additional staff.
Added benefits include increased shipping capabilities, improved shipment handling and a safe and efficient work environment. Manitoulin currently operates 82 terminals across Canada. Manitoulintransport.com
Bob Gauvreau’s company Gauvreau CPA already offers a number of accounting, bookkeeping and business advice services. The team includes business financing, human resource and marketing experts.
You can now add law to the list. Gauvreau announced last week that, effective Sept. 1st, he will be offering professional legal services for business owners including real estate purchases and sales, incorporations, corporate restructures, estate planning and wills, purchase and sale agreements, employee and vendor contracts and more. The move also allows the firm to offer private mortgages. Details at gauvreaucpa.ca
Congratulations to the six local entrepreneurs involved in this year’s Starter Company program from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development.
Chris Carvalho: East City Knife Sharpening, Emily Nigro: Dead End Lures, Kelsey Watts: Worthy Truth Wellness Yoga, Lucas Graham: Countdown Creative, an eCommerce agency, Suzanne Schmidt: Suzanne’s Hot Stuff, hot sauces, pepper jellies, jerk marinade, and more, Tuncay Alkan & Laura Wilson: MEZE – a vegan deli and café serving traditional Turkish food and drink.
If you are looking for some free Leadership training, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is presenting Leadercast.
Working like a book club, you have the weekend to watch a half-hour video featuring a world-class leadership speaker and then join LeaderChat the following Tuesday afternoon on a Chamber-hosted Zoom call. Details are at peterboroughchamber.ca
Upstanding Volunteers Spreading Smiles for Habitat for Humanity
/Habitat for Humanity ReStore may sell refurbished items but it could be labelled a happiness factory thanks to volunteers David Macleod and Keir Lewin.
(left to right) Keir Lewin, Christina Skuce, David Macleod and Craig Meridith. Habitat for Humanity accepts volunteers for setting up displays, processing donated products, providing customer service, repairing furniture and more. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Macleod has volunteered for the ReStore for almost a year, starting back in September 2020. Lewin, an 18-year-old Kenner student, had completed his last day of volunteering Friday after spending the entire summer with the ReStore.
Both men have been taken under the wing of social worker Craig Meridith who has worked with special needs people for over a decade.
"The positivity on them is unbelievable,” explained Meridith. “That’s what makes my job fun. David and Keir bring nothing but fun and a positive attitude to the table and they want to learn.”
“They are an incredible part of our Habitat family and they make it possible for us to raise funds to build more affordable homes in the community,” said Christina Skuce, Habitat director of Philanthropy and Communications.
Macleod arranges and organizes the home decoration section that ranges from kitchen utensils, dishware, movies, paintings and more. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Staff and customers have noted the positive attitude that both volunteers carried which has been contagious to anyone who talks to them.
“Listening to their passion and how proud they are working at the ReStore is incredible,” explained Skuce. ”I was tearing up earlier, listening to David saying how happy he is to be here. They have the best attitude, they’re happy and everyone on staff loves them.”
Lewin was born in Toronto but was moved to Peterborough at a very young age. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Macleod organizes the home decoration section and also works as a greeter for the retail store. He originally started volunteering twice a week but has bumped that up to three days. Lewin aids in the garbage disposal and moving small inventory around the store.
“A lot of people come in here and actually just see David and talk to him as well,” explained Meridith. “He’s turning into a fan favourite in the community which has also led to a lot of people coming into the ReStore.”
Both Meridith and Skuce explain that this work helps anyone with special needs to gain life skills and mature in their mental and cognitive development.
“I couldn’t be more happier watching them grow as individuals and contribute in such a positive manner,” exclaimed Meridith. “It’s exciting to watch them here I could do this five days a week if I could instead of just three.”
“I love that they can go home at night and they are proud of what they did here at the ReStore.” said Skuce.
For more information on volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, email volunteer@habitatpkr.ca or call 705-750-1456.
“We’re a team,” exclaimed Macleod. “My good friend Craig Meridith helped me get here and I like the job.”
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SPARK Photo Festival Opens September 1
/The SPARK Photo Festival opens this Wednesday and runs through September 30 in more than twenty venues throughout Peterborough City and County, and in Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Northumberland County.
Toronto’s Lucas DeClavasio and his photo “Focus” won the “Focus on Coffee” photography competition held by Spark Photo Festival in March. Photo courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival.
There are over 25 exhibits showing the works of over 100 photographers, some returning photographers who have participated in every SPARK festival as well as several first-time exhibitors.
“We’re delighted to see the enthusiasm and excitement of the exhibiting photographers who have persevered through delays and uncertainty since our April 2020 Festival was postponed due to COVID-19”, said Festival Director Jennifer MacKenzie.
The prize-winning images for the 2021 Themed Juried Exhibit Nourish: To Eat, To Drink, To Enjoy will be announced on opening night.
Tune in to social media at 8:30 p.m. on September 1 for the reveal of the top four entries as selected by a jury from the submissions by photographers from across Ontario. The Nourish exhibit will be displayed outdoors on George Street, south of Venture North.
SPARK Photo Festival is made possible by the presenting sponsor LLF Lawyers, the City of Peterborough and the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough and Electric City Culture Council through the Peterborough Arts Alive Grant and by the official media sponsor Global Peterborough, The Wolf and Fresh Radio.
Visit sparkphotofestival.org, SPARK Photo Festival on Facebook and Instagram for all of the latest Exhibit details, including new venues, opening hours, receptions and workshops.
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Cody Caldwell and Team Canada Earns First Wheelchair Rugby Win at Tokyo Paralympics
/Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell and Team Canada defeated New Zealand in wheelchair rugby at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics, 51-36 to improve to a 1-2 record on Friday.
Cody Caldwell (pictured) has scored nine tries in the wheelchair rugby round-robin. File Photo.
The win has earned them a fifth-place match against France this Saturday.
Canada outscored New Zealand after all four quarters and never lost the lead.
Caldwell was a starter and logged 8:23 minutes of game time. He scored four tries to help bring Canada to their first tournament win.
Zak Madell led Canada with 12 tries through only 12:37 minutes of gameplay; Barney Koneferenisi led New Zealand with 18 tries.
Canada was eliminated from playoff contention after two consecutive losses to Great Britain and the United States. Both losses were competitive matches as Canada only lost by a combined score of seven points.
Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby will wrap up its Paralympic journey competing against France for fifth place on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. EST.
To live stream Saturday’s game click here.
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Peterborough Petes Sign Liam Sztuska to Standard Player Agreement
/Peterborough Petes General Manager Michael Oke announced that the team has signed Liam Sztuska to a standard player agreement on Friday.
Photo courtesy of the peterborough petes
Sztuska, a 5’11”, 160 lbs goalie, was selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 94th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.
The Mississauga, Ontario native suited up for the Toronto Titans in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) during the 2019-20 season. The 2004-born left catcher is eligible for the upcoming 2022NHL Entry Draft.
"I'm at a loss for words,” said Sztuska. “This is something I have been dreaming of since I was a kid and now it's a dream come true. I'm looking forward to seeing the fans, the players, the coaching staff, and getting out on the ice and finally getting started."
“We’re very excited to add Liam to our organization,” said Oke. “He’s a promising young goaltender who we believe can make an impact at the OHL level.”
Sztuska, who was the first goalie the Petes selected in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, joins Donovan McCoy, Sam Alfano, and Justin DeZoete as players who committed to the maroon and white from the 2020 draft.
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Foodie Friday: Jesse's Tap & Grill's Food Being Passed Down From Generation to Generation
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We talk with Jesse's Tap & Grill owner Jason Julian about how Grandma Ella played a pivotal role behind the family-run restaurant!
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Five Counties Children's Centre Receives Government Funding For Rehab and Speech Services
/Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) has received $1,487,968 from the Ontario Government to enhance the centre’s services in an announcement made Thursday afternoon.
(left to right) Ashley Parsons, occupational therapist; MPP Dave Smith; Kristy Hook, board chair; Scott Pepin, CEO gathered in a colourful treatment room at the FCCC. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The press conference was held at FCCC with centre members and MPP Dave Smith as the government ambassador.
The Ontario government is investing $240 million over four years to increase access to critical rehabilitation services for children and youth with special needs and help them live happier and healthier lives.
This investment is part of the 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.
When children in Ontario begin school, almost 30 per cent have at least one developmental vulnerability that could pose a risk to their lifelong health, learning, and behaviour. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
With this investment, $60 million in new funding will be provided annually starting this year to build additional service capacity and increase access to preschool speech and language services and community-based and school-based rehabilitation services across the province.
“We know when our kids thrive, our communities thrive. It’s incumbent on all of us to ensure we invest in our children and youth by providing the support they need,” said Smith. “Children with exceptionalities deserve every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Today’s investment will build on our government’s existing support so children in our community can live fulfilling and productive lives.”
In 2019-20, more than 53,000 children received services through Ontario’s Preschool Speech and Language Program. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
As part of the $60 million in new annual funding, Five Counties Children’s Centre will receive $1,487,968 to support the following:
Preschool Speech and Language New Budget Allocation:
$311,723 – 2021/22 new investment (including annualization) representing a 37% increase
Community-Based and School-Based Rehabilitation Services New Budget Allocation:
$664,286 – 2021/22 new total annualized investment for School-Based Rehab
$511,959 – 2021/22 new total annualized investment for Community-Based Rehab representing an 18.2% increase
The total new annualized investment is $1,487,968.
Children’s Treatment Centres also provided School-Based Rehabilitation Services for 71,000 students in publicly funded schools in 2019-20. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
“Part of this is targetted for early intervention,” explained Scott Pepin, FCCC CEO. “By the assessment, we can help parents guide them in the most appropriate service. Sometimes we have parents coming to us asking or not knowing if this is normal or not.”
These investments will improve service experiences and outcomes for children and youth with special needs and their families across the Peterborough-Kawartha.
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Peterborough Humane Society Issues Virtual Challenge For Shelter Needs Fundraiser
/The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is calling the community to participate in the month-long “Strutt Your Mutt” fundraiser all September to help raise funds for animals in need announced Monday.
A puppy showing affection to Emily Craigen. Funds raised from Strutt, support greatest shelter needs as well as special programs such as the Milo Fund and Safe Nights for Pets (SnooPy) program. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The challenge encourages anyone to register on PHS’s website then get active by running, cycling, yoga or any physical activity to raise money for animal wellness.
Community members and local businesses can sign up online as an individual or team and set their personal wellness and fundraising goals. Prizes are available for the highest individual and team fundraiser.
“One benefit to a virtual event is that people and animals that don’t like crowds could participate from a distance,” said Emily Craigen, PHS’s communications and development coordinator.
There are roughly 115 animals that are housed at the PHS. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 that will go towards providing essential vaccines, veterinary care, food and socialization of the hundreds of animals that come to PHS according to their press release.
“Don’t let the name “Strutt your Mutt” mislead you,” says Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “We’re calling on all community members, pet owner or not, cat and dog lovers alike. We want to get folks active while supporting our four-legged friends.”
PetSmart often takes PHS animals to their store for display to be available for adoption. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
