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Peterborough Petes Trade Multiple Draft Picks For Joe Carroll
/The Peterborough Petes have acquired Joe Carroll from the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for multiple draft picks announced on Thursday.
Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The Petes have given their Sarnia Sting’s third round pick in 2022, the Mississauga Steelheads’ conditional sixth round pick in 2023 and the Petes’ 12th round pick in 2023 for the forward.
Carroll, a 2001-born left winger, was selected in the fourth round, 78th overall by the Greyhounds in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection. The 6’ 3”, 192 lbs Carp, ON., native registered 25 goals, 15 assists, 40 points and 33 penalty minutes in 52 games, all with the Greyhounds during the 2019-20 season.
The forward signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement with the Belleville Senators on Mar. 31 and suited up in three games.
“We’re excited to welcome Joe to the organization on the Petes opening night,” said Michael Oke, Petes GM. “He is a proven goal scorer at the OHL level and will be adding some excellent leadership to our group.”
“I grew up playing in tournaments in Peterborough. My fifth year in the league, I’m expecting big things from myself and want to do whatever it takes to push the Petes to the next step, I’m really excited,” explained Carroll.
Carroll is expected to be in the Petes lineup tonight and will be wearing number 14.
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Global Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author Named 2021/22 Ashley Fellow at Trent University
/Best-selling author, future of work expert and global keynote speaker, Hamza Khan, has been named the 2021/22 Ashley Fellow at Trent University.
Photo courtesy of Trent University.
“The Colleges at Trent University are honoured to be welcoming Hamza Khan to campus as our newest Ashley Fellow,” said Dr. Stephanie Muehlethaler, principal, Otonabee College. “Hamza is a world-renowned leader on the subjects of leadership, resilience and productivity. We look forward to the opportunity for Trent students to engage with Hamza over the time of his fellowship.”
In addition to leading a week-long series on leadership and innovation with the University’s five colleges in January 2022, Khan will be the featured speaker of ‘Enwayaang: A Series of Extraordinary Talks’ at the University on October 21 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. In his virtual talk, Beyond Burnout, Khan will speak about circumventing the burnout culture many find themselves in during the global pandemic.
Registration details for this and other Enwayaang events can be found online.
“I'm deeply honoured to have been selected as Trent University's Ashley Fellow,” said Khan. “As a visiting scholar, I'm excited to attend a variety of classes, especially from the institution's wide array of Indigenous course offerings. During my residency, I plan to meet with members of Trent's faculty, student body, and the wider Peterborough community. I commend the late Professor C.A. Ashley’s vision for this unique fellowship—his championship of holistic learning and community development is deeply inspiring. This transformational and immersive fellowship will expand my ability to better understand several key issues facing our world, as well as empower me with powerful Indigenous ideas about our future.”
Author of ‘The Burnout Gamble and Leadership Reinvented’, Khan has a keen interest in the success of post-secondary students as a multi-award winning education marketing professional.
As a leader in innovation and thought, educator at Ryerson University, and the co-founder of SkillsCamp, Khan strives to empower leaders and organizations to thrive in the future of work.
Through his consulting, writing, teaching and speaking, he empowers people and businesses to transform visionary ideas into actionable next steps. His insights have been featured through outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail.
The Ashley Fellow is a visiting scholar hosted each year by one of Trent University’s Colleges. The fellowship is funded by a bequest from the late Professor C.A. Ashley, long-time friend of Trent University and an enthusiastic proponent of the role that informal contacts of college life can play in the academic pursuits of the University.
The Ashley Fellow resides at one of Trent's residential Colleges for part of the year, delivering lectures and meeting with faculty and students. The 2021/22 Ashley Fellow is hosted by Otonabee College, Trent University’s largest college.
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PRHC Foundation President & CEO Receives Prestigious Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Designation
/The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation announced on Thursday that President and CEO Lesley Heighway has been awarded the designation of Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy in recognition of her fundraising leadership on behalf of Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation.
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) is an international professional organization dedicated to healthcare philanthropy. The Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP) is a designation bestowed on AHP members who have made significant contributions to the profession.
Candidates must meet rigorous criteria including career success that has had a transformative effect on the organizations they’ve supported, demonstrated leadership, mentorship and community service and a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare governance and philanthropy.
Of AHP's 4,500 members at more than 2,200 healthcare facilities around the world, only 2 per cent of AHP members have received the FAHP designation, with Heighway one of three selected in 2021.
“In Lesley’s ten years as President & CEO, she’s worked tirelessly with donors from across the region to fund the equipment and technology that form the foundation of world-class care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre,” said Linda Skilton, chair, PRHC Foundation Board of Directors. “Her success is fueled by a passion for healthcare that has inspired $30 million in donations in the past five years alone.”
Dr. Peter McLaughlin, PRHC President & CEO, has worked closely with Lesley during her tenure at the Foundation and says she is a trusted leader, recognized by the sector and community as an authority on best practices in philanthropy.
“Lesley is highly-regarded by the Foundation and PRHC boards, hospital staff and leadership, and our donors,” said McLaughlin. “Her record of fundraising success and the impact our Foundation's donors have had and continue to have on patient care at PRHC speak volumes about her performance, integrity and professionalism.”
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Peterborough Police Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
/The Peterborough Police have implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees, announced on Thursday.
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The policy came into effect on Oct. 7, 2021, with the Peterborough Police Service strongly recommending that all members be vaccinated against COVID-19. Members have until November 19 2021, to provide proof of being fully vaccinated or have received a medical exemption. For Members who are unvaccinated, additional safety measures including rapid antigen testing will be required effective November 20, 2021.
“Our mission is to protect the communities we serve, and this policy shows residents and members that the Peterborough Police Service is committed to doing our part,” said Chief Scott Gilbert.
The policy was developed in coordination and consultation with the Occupational Health and Safety Committee of the Peterborough Police Service, the Peterborough Police Association, the Senior Officers Association, Peterborough Public Health, the City of Peterborough, legal advisors, and other police services.
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Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Pickleball Association About Growing the Game of Pickleball and What the Town Needs For Expansion
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Robyn Percival and Bruce Bozec of the Peterborough Pickleball Association about what Peterborough can do to expand on the growing-popular sport.
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Peterborough Petes Mason McTavish Makes History In NHL Regular Season Debut
/Mason McTavish did not waste any time making an impact in the NHL.
In the first shot of his NHL debut, the Peterborough Pete became the youngest player to score in Anaheim Ducks history on Wednesday.
Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
McTavish’s game-winning goal came at 13:20 of the first period off a backhand shot rebound from teammate Isac Lundeström that went past 2020 Vezina trophy-winner Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. Lundeström and Jakob Silfverberg were credited with an assist on the milestone goal.
The goal was under review since it occurred prior to a referee whistle. The shot counted as the puck was moving forward when the whistle was blown.
“(I) couldn’t have dreamed any better, to be honest,” said McTavish in a post-game interview. “The big win, the goal, definitely one I’ll never forget.”
With that goal, McTavish becomes the franchise’s youngest goalscorer at 18 years and 256 days of age. He also became the sixth Duck to record a multi-point game in their Anaheim debut.
The Ducks went on to defeat the Jets 4-1 in the season-opening game for both teams.
McTavish was selected third overall by the Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft in July after defenseman Owen Power and Matty Berniers were taken first and second by the Buffalo Sabers and Seattle Kraken respectively.
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Peterborough-Kawartha Provincial Liberal Association Announces Candidate Nomination Vote
/The Peterborough-Kawartha Provincial Liberal Association (PKPLA) announced on Wednesday that the nomination vote to select the Liberal candidate for the next Ontario election will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Photo courtesy of Dane Bland and Greg Dempsey.
Vying for the nomination are Dane Bland and Greg Dempsey.
Bland is a graduate of the Trent University Business Administration Program and holds a BBA from Trent, he also completed the Seneca College Fundraising Management postgraduate certificate program. He has spent the last decade working in sectors like Arts, Culture, Education, Human Rights, Healthcare, and Long-Term Care.
Born and raised in Peterborough, Dempsey holds a BA and BSc from Bishop’s University, a law degree from the University of Victoria, a cum laude LLM in International Human Rights Law from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and a certificate in International Indigenous Studies from Columbia University in New York. He has served with distinction in the Canadian Foreign Service since 2008, representing Canada at the UN in New York, the Human Rights Council in Geneva, and in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The vote will take place online, on November 6, between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. To be eligible to vote residents need to be a member of the Ontario Liberal Party by Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
Those wishing to become a member of the Ontario Liberal party can do so online at https://ontarioliberal.ca/become-a-member. Membership in the Ontario Liberal Party is open to residents of Ontario who are 14 years of age or older.
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Tonic Karaoke Searches for New Owner to Carry on Legacy
/Tonic Karaoke, a popular karaoke bar on George Street, is looking to pass the mic on to a new owner and Jason Gravel is hoping he will be the one to take over.
Jason Gravel and his daughter Emilia. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Tonic Karaoke, Peterborough’s only private-room karaoke bar, has been in operation for over ten years. They offer eight private rooms for parties as well as a lounge area and bar for guests.
“Unlike a lot of bars there’s a major therapeutic part to Tonic - there’s research on it. The act of going up and singing a song that speaks to you, and putting emotion behind it - it’s extremely cathartic. For some people this is more than just a bar it is a form of therapy.”
Gravel says that he, along with the other patrons, hopes that the bar will stay in ‘the family’ of dedicated regulars.
“It’s a very accepting group,” he said. “They’re all accepted equally because we love the music and the atmosphere. There’s no judgement on age, race, sexuality, everyone’s welcome as long as you’re respectful, it’s always been a safe space for any one of any type.”
Owners Greg and Mira McClenaghan went public with the sale of Tonic Karaoke earlier this month, after government restrictions enforced on their establishment encouraged them to pursue other ventures.
“When we get ready to go back to normal what’s going to be left?,” said Gravel. “We’ve lost the Twisted Wheel we’ve lost Hot Belly Mama’s and Old Stone, Pete’s is gone. What is really left of downtown at this point?”
To donate to the ‘Keep Tonic in the Family’ click here.
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Peterborough Launches Survey to Collect Information on Flooding
/The City of Peterborough has launched a survey to confirm where flooding has been observed, which will help to to evaluate and improve the stormwater system.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough
