Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Postpones First Show Since 2019
/In response to the current COVID situation, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra is rescheduling the concert “Wings of Sound” from Feb. 5 to March 12.
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New Capacity Restrictions at the Peterborough Memorial Centre And Updated Schedule
/The Government of Ontario announced on Monday that no spectators will be allowed into sports and entertainment venues until Jan. 26.
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Credits will automatically be applied to Season Ticket Member accounts by the Box Office after each game that is played without permitting fans to attend, and can be used toward playoff tickets, 2022-23 Season Tickets, or other PMC events.
Ticket purchasers will be contacted directly by the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office or Petes staff with further information.
Games played during this time will be broadcast live on YourTV and OHL Live, and on the radio at Freq 90.5.
Fans looking to use their ticket credits towards a discounted OHL Live subscription can contact the Petes Sr. Coordinator, Season Ticket Sales & Service, Mike Kosciesza, at 705-743-3681 ext. 263 or by email: mkosciesza@gopetesgo.com.
All 2021-22 flex pack voucher usage will be extended through to the entire 2022-23 season. All ticket prices from the 2021-2022 season will be honoured for those redeeming their vouchers the following year
For those who have already redeemed their flex pack vouchers for a game between Jan. 5 and 26, their tickets will be treated like a single game ticket. All single game ticket holders will be contacted directly by the Grant Thornton office ticketing team directly.
Below is a list of the affected home games (schedule subject to change):
Jan. 8 vs. Kingston at 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 13 vs. Sudbury at 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 15 vs. Oshawa at 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 20 vs. Ottawa at 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 27 vs. Kingston at 7:05 p.m.
The Ontario Hockey League today announced a series of changes to the 2021-22 OHL Regular
Season schedule, including one Petes home game that will be postponed due to COVID-19
protocol and two previously postponed home games that have been rescheduled later this
month.
Due to Covid-19 protocol, the following game has been postponed:
Jan. 6 vs. Hamilton at 7:05 p.m.
The following games have been rescheduled:
Jan. 18 – Peterborough Petes at Niagara Ice Dogs, 7:00 p.m. (from Dec. 31)
Jan. 25 – Mississauga Steelheads at Peterborough Petes, 7:05 p.m. (from Dec. 4)
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PRHC 50/50 Grand Prize Winner Announced
/The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation has wrapped up their December 50/50 Lottery and has announced Wendy Bianco as the winner.
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Bianco, who is from Peterborough, won with ticket number C-1374879.
The winning amount was $44,252, and she chose the @2,000 cash bonus prize.
In addition to the Grand Prize winner, there were four Early Bird winners, each winning $500 cash.
The proceeds from the 50/50 Lottery will help fund the equipment and technology that form the foundation of patient care.
Tickets for the next 50/50 draw are on sale now. Ticket options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 400 for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.
Click here for more information and to buy tickets. The grand prize draw will be on Feb. 17.
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OHL Confirms to Continue 2021-2022 Hockey Season
/The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has reaffirmed its decision to continue the season after a Board of Governors meeting held on Wednesday morning.
The Peterborough Petes held a 9-15-2 record before their first game was postponed on Dec. 30. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The decision was made despite the restrictions issued by the Ontario Government in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The order took effect on Wednesday.
The rules include closing indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities including gyms except for athletes training for the Olympics, Paralympics and select professional and elite amateur sport leagues.
The #OHL has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the 2021-22 season. pic.twitter.com/xDEp6StDaL
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 5, 2022
Ontario's Staycation Tax Credit In Effect
/The Ontario Government’s staycation tax credit is now in effect for 2022.
The Ontario Government claims the credit will provide an estimated $270 million in support to about 1.85 million Ontario families. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Ontario residents can claim 20 per cent of their eligible 2022 accommodation expenses if lived in the province by Dec. 31 this year.
Expenses of up to $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 if you have a spouse, common-law partner or eligible children, to get back up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a family can be claimed.
You can claim the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit for accommodation expenses for a leisure stay of less than a month in Ontario, at a short-term accommodation or camping accommodation, such as a:
hotel
motel
resort
lodge
bed-and-breakfast establishment
cottage
campground
Short-term accommodation would generally not include timeshare agreements or a stay on a boat, train or other vehicle that can be self-propelled.
The tax credit only applies to leisure stays between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 this year regardless of the timing of payment for the stays. The tax credit does not apply to business travel.
The accommodation expenses must also:
have been paid by you, your spouse or common-law partner, or your eligible child, as set out on a detailed receipt
have been subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST)/Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), as set out on a detailed receipt
not have been reimbursed to you, your spouse or common-law partner, or your eligible child, by any person including by a friend or an employer
As long as all other conditions are met, you can claim any of the following expenses:
accommodation for a single trip or multiple trips, up to the maximum expense limit of $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 as a family
accommodations booked either directly with the accommodation provider or through an online accommodation platform
the portion of the expense that is necessary to have access to the accommodation
the accommodation portion of a tour package expense
You must keep your detailed receipts for any eligible expenses you incur. Those receipts should include at least all of the following information:
the location of the accommodation
the amount that can reasonably be considered to be for the accommodation portion of a stay
the GST/HST paid
the date of the stay
the name of the payor
You can claim the credit on your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return for 2022.
The Ontario Staycation Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit. This means that if you are eligible, you can get this tax credit regardless of whether you owe income tax for 2022.
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Coach Cal Brings Tears of Joy to Ellen DeGeneres With Motivational Speech
/“Coach Cal” may have had his biggest platform making an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that aired on Wednesday.
Also known as Callan Perks, the seven-year-old viral sensation discussed how he became famous with the Los Angeles host. Perks gave a pep talk to DeGeneres for having her show run for 19 seasons.
After being moved from Perks’s speech, DeGeneres gave him his own gift package of a tracksuit, clipboard and megaphone to continue his motivational speaking.
Perks wants to be an NHL player when he grows up. Following that, he wants to be a hockey coach or general manager.
Perks has made appearances on other American shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America and Fox Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy of Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
Perks is a grade 2 student at Lakefield District Public School. He has played hockey as a centreman since he was three.
His favourite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers with team captain Connor McDavid as his favourite player.
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Peterborough And The Kawarthas Association Of Realtors Announce A New President
/Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR) announced their new 2022 President, Kate Kidd, on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of PKAR.
Kidd has been an active volunteer with PKAR since becoming a realtor and has been on the Board of Directors since 2019.
“I am looking forward to working with President Kidd and her experienced Board of Directors in 2022,” said Christine Ball, CEO PKAR. “Kate is passionate about Real Estate; she provides thoughtful leadership while prioritizing professionalism and innovation within our Association and our membership.”
“Our realtor members are some of the most experienced and qualified in the province,” said Kidd. “My goal for 2022 is to continue to reinforce the reputation of our member realtors as trusted, accountable and engaged members of their communities.”
Kidd’s term runs the calendar year and will conclude Dec. 31, 2022.
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Local High School Teacher Taking Shift Back To Online Learning In Stride
/High school teacher Kelli O’Connell says while the Ontario Government announcement of shifting back to online school is not ideal, it is important to focus on the positive.
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