Alice Cooper and Buckcherry Taking the Stage at the Peterborough Memorial Centre

Rock ‘n roll star Alice Cooper with special guest Buckcherry will perform at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Mar. 27 next year announced on Monday.

Alice Cooper was originally scheduled for Nov. 7 last year but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The concert is part of Cooper’s “Monsters of Rock Cruise” tour that had announced several new spring dates including Peterborough.

Tickets are on sale Friday in-person at the Grant Thornton Box Office, by phone at 705-743-3561 and online at www.memorialcentre.ca. The exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop members begins Thursday at 10:00 a.m. 

Tickets are $49.00 to $89.00 per ticket with VIP packages also available. All ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change.

Any tickets purchased for the cancelled Alice Cooper Ol' Black Eyes is Back Tour in 2020 will not be valid for this show. New tickets must be purchased if you wish to attend this show.

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Trent University Raises over $172,000 on Giving Tuesday

Trent University surpassed their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday, raising over $172,000 to support student-focused programming and projects at the University on Nov. 30.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“Through generous gifts, alumni, staff, faculty, and the broader community underscored Trent’s important role in transforming the educational experience and building a strong foundation for the next generation of leaders,” said Sherry Booth, associate vice-president, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. “The overwhelming response is validation that the Trent community is committed to supporting the student experience. On behalf of all Trent students, I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who chose Trent on Giving Tuesday.”

Giving Tuesday donors were able to choose an area of interest, supporting programs and projects run through Trent’s colleges, Trent Athletics, Trent Durham GTA, and various academic programs.

Highlights from Trent's historic and record-setting #GivingTuesdayCA included a donation from Anne-Marie Prendiville ‘69 and John Gillies for the Lady Eaton College Music Room, a gift from professor emeritus Dr. Harry Kitchen in support of his student assistance fund, and a matching donation to Catharine Parr Traill College from Barbara Finlayson-Pitts ‘66.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Hometown Holiday, Focus Fair, Basket Express and Inclusive Advisory

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…

Hometown Holiday is a marketing initiative from the four local Chambers of Commerce in Peterborough, Lakefield, Havelock and Millbrook.

It is a reminder of the importance of supporting local business, from retailers to restaurants, artisans to artists. As you go about your business, remember local businesses and the farmers and makers markets this holiday season. #HometownHoliday

You can make this a local, handmade holiday at the Focus Fair this Saturday and Sunday.

The fair features a wide variety of treasures, handcrafted by local artists, artisans, craftspeople and community members. Located at The Theatre on King, it runs Saturday (Dec. 11) from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday (Dec. 12th) from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You’ll find Focus Fair Artisan Sale on Facebook.

Reni Rausch recently moved her business, Basket Express, from George Street to her new location at 1135 Lansdowne St., Unit 6B.

The bright and shiny new space is open for walk-ins, phone or online orders. Basket Express does fruit, gourmet, and special occasion baskets, with lots of variety and customization. Stop in or visit basket-express.com or on social media.

Inclusive Advisory is excited to announce the launch of Inclusive HR Solutions. Their newest pillar of services, designed to complement their existing accounting, law, and wealth management services, offers consulting on employment standards, health and safety, strategic growth, and more. Inclusiveadvisory.ca

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U12 Jesse’s Tap and Grill Peterborough AAA Petes are first Peterborough AAA Team Since 1994 to Win Silver Stick Invitational Champions

The Jesse’s Tap and Grill Minor U12 AAA Petes captured the 2021 Silver Stick Invitational Tournament in Whitby recently.

Photo courtesy of Erin Brioux.

Not since 1994 has a Peterborough AAA hockey team won the Silver Stick International Tournament.

In game one the Petes tied Gloucester 2-2. Evan Fitzgerald scored two goals with assists to Ryder Evans, Liam Marion, and Cooper Poskin.

In game two the Petes got things rolling and defeated Niagara North Stars 4-2. Fitzgerald scored two goals with singles to Evans and James Dueck. Assists went to Wes Elliott with two, Marion, Evans, Thomas Dalliday and Joey Gusso.

In game three the Petes got revenge from an earlier season loss to the Brantford 99ers and defeated the 99ers 3-1. Evans recorded two goals, while Fitzgerald added a goal and two assists. Single assists went to Marion and Gusso.

In game four the Petes faced the Sun County Panthers and won by a score of 2-0. Poskin and Dueck scored for the Petes with assists to Blake Brioux and Cole Roberts.

In the quarterfinal matchup the Petes faced the #1 ranked Vaughan Kings. The Petes defeated the Kings 4-1. Marion, Fitzgerald, Brioux and Taytem Adams scored for the Petes. Assists went to Gusso with two, Marion, Poskin, Dalliday, and Adams.

In the semifinal matchup, the Petes defeated a strong Markham Majors team 2-1, avenging another loss from earlier in the season. Dalliday and Evans scored for the Petes with assists to Fitzgerald, Adams, Brioux, and Marion.

The championship game was the third game of the day for Petes against the Soo Jr. Greyhounds. A hard-working gritty effort by all players led to a 4-1 Petes win in the Championship. Scoring for the Petes was Gusso, Dalliday, Marion and Adams with assists to Adams, and Brioux.

Jack Dunford, Lucas McIntyre, Parker Call and affiliated player Royce Colton provided the Petes with hard work and strong defensive efforts all weekend.

The goaltending duo of Landon White and Matty Colling were solid all weekend for the Petes, coming up with big saves at key times of the games. This top duo had an amazing 8 goals against in 7 games.

The U12 Petes next game is Saturday against the Markham Waxers.

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Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge Construction Delayed Until Spring 2022

Parks Canada announced on Friday that the re-opening of Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge to vehicle traffic is delayed until Spring 2022.

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The enhanced pedestrian access over the upper lock gates and its access paths will continue to remain open.

Earlier this fall, in order to assist with resolving concerns regarding the mechanical components, a new Consultant was brought onto the project to review and finalize the design, and refabrication of required components for the bridge.

At that point it was believed that a December 2021 bridge re-opening timeframe was still achievable. However, upon review by the new Consultant, Parks Canada was recently advised by the Contractor that they will be unable to meet this timeframe and that the re-opening of the bridge needed to be pushed to Spring 2022 due to issues mainly associated with the mechanical component re-fabrication.

Parks Canada is working closely with the Contractor to bring the project to its completion. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

The Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge project is part of the Government of Canada’s Federal Infrastructure Investment program.

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Loonies On The Street Aims To Raise $100,000 For Kawartha Food Share

The 21st year of the Loonies on the Street Fundraiser in support of Kawartha Food Share will take place on Dec. 10 from 7-10 a.m.

File Photo.

In an effort to keep everyone safe and to properly enforce Covid-19 protocols, the ‘Loonies’ have moved off the street and into the warmth again this year, broadcasting the festivities live on FREQ 90.5 and OLDIES 96.7.

The bucket brigade will be collecting loose change up and down George Street, and the Lions Club will be collecting on the Hunter Street Bridge.

All buckets will be on 6-foot poles to remain socially distant. Online donations can also be made at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/3-loonies-on-the-street.

This year the Loonies on the Street event is aiming to raise $100,000 for Kawartha Food Share (KFS).

Helping to feed more than 7,700 people a month – 35% of whom are children – KFS also provides nutritious snacks for area school breakfast programs helping over 17,000 children get a healthy start to their school day. Additionally, KFS partners with community meal programs, such as those provided by Brock Mission, One Roof Diner, the Salvation Army and others, to provide a well-rounded outreach for our hungry neighbours.

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Dr. Stephen Stohn Reappointed Chancellor of Trent University

Award-winning producer and esteemed entertainment lawyer, Dr. Stephen Stohn ’66, has been reappointed as chancellor of Trent University for a second three-year term.

June 7, 2019 Convocation ceremony. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“Over the last three years, and with great perseverance during COVID, Stephen has embodied the Trent spirit as chancellor and a champion for the University,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president of Trent. “During this time he has worn many hats – that of a judge presiding over mock trials with our Trent/Swansea dual law degree students, as an ambassador at alumni events, and a host of the Trent Talks series. We are truly fortunate to have another three years of his engagement with the entire Trent community.”

Stohn was sworn in as Trent University’s twelfth chancellor – and second alumni chancellor – in June 2019.

As host of Trent Talks – an interactive video series offering timely, reliable and thought-provoking information, he engaged with faculty members and virtual audiences exploring a range of topics including the environment, epidemiology, learning-at-home, and unmasking racism.

“As someone who was a student at Trent in its early days, it has been my delight to serve as Chancellor, some 50 years later, at a time when the University is truly manifesting its early vision and promise in such exciting ways,” said Stohn. “I look forward to continuing to serve, and to being able to spend even more time not just online but also directly, in-person and on-campus, as the pandemic recedes and all of us in the Trent community face a new future.”

Since graduating from Trent with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Economics in 1969, Dr. Stohn has been a pivotal supporter of Trent University, while enjoying an outstanding career in the entertainment industry as a lawyer, award-winning producer, songwriter and author.

Stohn is a 14-time Canadian Screen Award winner (formerly the Gemini Awards) who may be best known as the executive producer of the Degrassi television franchise. For his innumerable contributions to the industry, Mr. Stohn was inducted into the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2011.

“Chancellor Stohn is an exceptional communicator and a shining example of the potential of a Trent education,” said Marilyn Burns, vice-president of Communications, Colleges and Enrolment at Trent. “His enthusiastic engagement with Trent’s colleges and special moments with Trent students brought an air of optimism during the pandemic. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity and engagement Chancellor Stohn brings to his next term.”

Stohn’s transformational philanthropic support for Trent has also been key in the development of several projects at the University, including a $1 million gift to make the new Student Centre a reality and establish Stohn Hall lecture theatre.

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Hometown PTBO: Jordan Downer On His Lights Display and How He Got Started

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Jordan Downer about his holiday lights display, its charity aspects and how his light show got started.

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Mombassadors Partner With GPHSF to Raise Funds For Youth Mental Health

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, announced on Wednesday that they have partnered with the fundraising group the Mombassadors, with a joint goal of raising $100,000 for youth mental health programming provided by Peterborough Youth Services.

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Their first fundraiser will be an online Christmas auction that will run Dec. 8 through to Dec. 14.

The auction will feature toy bundles, gift cards, art pieces, lifestyle products and more thanks to many local businesses and Mombassador supporters.

“We are so excited to be working with GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation to support youth mental health in our community,” said Erin Marshall, Mombassadors. “GPHSF has a long history of supporting mental health programming in the community and together we are working to increase capacity and decrease wait times for children accessing mental health programming at Peterborough Youth Services. We know this pandemic has hit many children very hard and we want to ensure they have timely access to mental health programming and counselling.”

All funds raised from the Mombassadors’ Christmas auction will go directly to Peterborough Youth Services.

PYS are a non-profit social service agency that has been providing counselling and support to youth and their families locally for over forty years. With additional activities planned for the coming months from the Mombassadors and GPSHF, a goal of $100,000 will mean decreasing wait times and increasing capacity with PYS mental health programming.

“The Mombassadors are a powerhouse of passionate women dedicated to improving life for residents of our community and it is an honour to be their charitable partner,” said Laura Kennedy, Executive Director, GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation. “Youth Mental Health programming has been an area we have been funding for a number of years and we are excited to be setting a goal of $100,000 to raise with the Mombassadors.”

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, works to enable the Peterborough community to improve and increase their control over health, by funding initiatives that broaden equity and access to healthcare. As a non-profit Foundation their vision is to fund and support programs that positively impact the social determinants of health.

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Foodie Friday: Chemong Lodge Preserving the Northey Family's Legacy and Making the Lodge Their Own

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We talk with Chemong Lodge owner Adam Brown about bringing fine country dining to Peterborough while maintaining the Lodge's legacy left by the previous owners in the Northey family.

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