Demolition Has Begun At Northcrest Arena In Preparation For A New Fire Station
/Demolition at Northcrest Arena began on Saturday, in preparation for the new fire station.
Photo by Pete Dalliday.
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One COVID-19 Death, Five Hospitalizations and Three Outbreaks For January 10, 2022
/One new death, five hospitalizations, three outbreaks with 1,159 active cases have been reported by Peterborough Public Health on Monday.
The three outbreaks occurred at Sherbrooke Heights Retirement Residence, Congregate Living Facility #12 and Peterborough Regional Health Centre on consecutive days starting on Saturday respectively.
Nine cases were reported on Monday along with 102 that were reported over the weekend (58 on Saturday and 44 on Sunday).
There are 125 total hospitalizations and 22 total ICU admissions to date in Peterborough.
New COVID-19 cases by date. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health.
For more information visit: https://localcovidtracker.ca/
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Peterborough Public Health Issues Second Frostbite Alert Of The Season
/Peterborough Public Health has issued the second Frostbite Alert of the season because forecasted wind chill values are expected to drop to -31 °C early Tuesday morning.
Photo by City of Peterborough.
Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and everyone is encouraged to take precautions to stay safe. Extreme cold temperatures can particularly impact the health of vulnerable populations including infants, the elderly, people with circulatory problems, and the marginally housed. There are various emergency shelters available overnight in the City of Peterborough.
In order to protect the health of people in Peterborough County and City and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, Peterborough Public Health advises local residents to take the following precautions:
Check face and extremities frequently for signs of frostbite. Exposed skin can freeze in as little as 10 to 30 minutes
Consider re-scheduling outdoor recreational activities, especially during the evening. There is a serious risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outdoors for long periods.
Use caution when shoveling snow especially for those that have heart, respiratory (breathing) problems or other medical conditions. Snow shoveling is strenuous and can cause an onset of heart or respiratory problems.
Check on the elderly or people with disabilities living alone.
Symptoms/signs of frostbite include white/greyish skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, or numbness.
Increases in other health problems can also be seen, especially for those with other chronic medical conditions such as heart conditions.
Further information about the health risks of extreme cold and Peterborough Public Health’s Extreme Cold Response Plan can be found here or by visiting www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca and searching for “extreme cold”.
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Peterborough Petes Acquire Chase Stillman From Sudbury Wolves
/The Peterborough Petes have acquired New Jersey Devils prospect Chase Stillman from the Sudbury Wolves in exchange for Alex Pharand and five OHL Priority Selection picks announced Monday.
Shase’s father Cory Stillman spent his last OHL season with the Petes in the 1992-93 season before making it to the NHL. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
Stillman, who was selected by the Devils in the first round, 29th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, has nine goals, 11 assists for 20 points in 24 games this season.
The 6’1”, 181 lbs right-winger signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils on Aug. 20 last year. In his rookie season in 2019-20, Stillman registered 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 58 games, earning OHL First Team All-Rookie honours.
“We’re pretty excited to add a player of Chase’s calibre to our team,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “He brings OHL and NHL development camp experience to our roster and we believe he’ll be an excellent fit for our club. We wish Alex Pharand all the best, he is an excellent young player with a bright future.”
“I appreciated my time in Sudbury and what they did for me,” said Stillman. “I think this is the right time for me to move on in my career. I’m excited to play with some promising guys like J.R. Avon who I played with for the majority of my minor hockey career. Rob Wilson has a reputation that speaks for itself, I’m excited for him to mold me.”
On the international stage, Stillman played for Hockey Canada’s Team White U17 Hockey Challenge in 2019, tallying four points (one goal, three assists) in six games.
The forward contributed to Team Canada’s gold medal title at the 2021 U18 IIHF World Championship in Texas, after picking up two goals and two assists for four points in seven games. During the OHL’s pause last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stillman suited up for Esbjerg U20 team in Denmark, amassing 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in eight games.
In addition to sending Pharand to Sudbury, the Petes have sent Sarnia Sting’s 2nd round pick in 2022, Niagara IceDogs 2nd round pick in 2024, Kitchener Rangers and Owen Sound’s 3rd round pick in 2023, and the Bulldogs 3rd round pick in 2024.
Chase is the son of Petes alumnus and three-time Stanley Cup champion, Cory Stillman.
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Peterborough Petes Acquire Sixth-Round Pick From the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
/The Peterborough Petes have traded forward Keegan McMullen for a 2024 sixth-round OHL Priority Selection pick from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds announced Monday.
The OHL trade deadline for the 2021-22 season ended on Monday at noon. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
“We would like to thank Keegan for his contributions on and off the ice as a Pete,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “From being the last player selected in the 2018 draft to becoming a leader for this club speaks of his mentality and work ethic. We wish him all the best with the Greyhounds as they gear up for a deep playoff run.”
The trade was the second transaction the Petes have made in the past two days after picking up the Hamilton Bulldogs third-round pick in the Mason McTavish deal on Sunday night.
This marks the second time the Petes and Greyhounds made a trade this season. On Oct. 14, 2021, the Petes picked up forward Joe Carroll in exchange for three picks.
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One Roof Community Centre Extends Hours During Cold Spell
/One Roof Community Centre will be open for extended hours of service on Monday and Tuesday due to temperatures anticipated to drop below -15C for the Peterborough area.
File Photo.
The centre will be open 8:30 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with the to-go meal provided between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday.
The Centre is closed to drop-in service from noon to 3 p.m. for the meal preparation and pickup period to protect the health and safety of the public, volunteers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For information about how to protect yourself from extreme cold, visit the Government of Canada website.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter:
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. Visit the Social Services website for information regarding the After Hours program.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Cosmaroma, Rens Petes Depot, Golfing Around, Creative Kwe and Noah Crowley
/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…
Cosmaroma recently opened at 821 Rye Street in Peterborough. Originally established in 2005 in Toronto, Cosmaroma specializes in stairs, flooring, bathrooms, mouldings, doors and all of the accompanying tools and hardware.
Most products are stocked on site and they work directly with manufacturers to create a specialty shop with low prices. A well-trained and knowledgeable customer service team is also a key focus for the company.
Check it out, just off Lansdowne at Rye Street behind Boston Pizza, or online at cosmaroma.com
Meanwhile, Rens Pets Depot opened in December in the same plaza. Starting out as a small Canadian feed and supply store in Oakville in 1975, Rens Pets Depot now has 33 Stores in Canada with more to come.
“Passionate about pets and the people they own” Rens likes to partner with local groomers, humane societies and other pet professionals, and is involved with adoption and pet license programs. Check it out at 871 Rye St. or visit renspets.com.
Golfing Around has the local golfing community excited. Golfing Around utilizes the Trackman advanced golf tracking technology in their indoor golf simulators which combines two radars and one camera to create a realistic experience playing some of the worlds iconic golf courses.
The new facility will also feature real-to-the-touch astroturf and crystal-clear high-definition projectors. Expected to open sometime in February at 342 Charlotte St., just down from Charlotte Pantry, you can sign up now for updates or buy a pre-sale package in advance. Visit golfingaround.ca for details.
Congratulations this week to two of Stu’s favourite people – Ashley Lamothe, who was recently announced as the new Indigenous Student Success Coordinator at the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University.
Ashley’s businesses - Creative Kwe and Resination are remaining in operation. Just look for creativekwe on social media.
And congratulations to Noah Crowley on his recent appointment to Senior Accountant at BDO Canada.
Ontario Announces Support For Small Businesses
/The Ontario Government announced an Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant for small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, on Friday. It will provide eligible small businesses with a grant payment of $10,000.
Eligible small businesses include:
Restaurants and bars;
Facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities (including fitness centres and gyms);
Performing arts and cinemas;
Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions;
Meeting or event spaces;
Tour and guide services;
Conference centres and convention centres;
Driving instruction for individuals; and
Before- and after- school programs.
The Ontario government is also providing electricity-rate relief to support small businesses, as well as workers and families spending more time at home while the province is in Modified Step Two.
For 21 days starting at 12:01 am on Jan. 18 electricity prices will be set 24 hours a day at the current off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is less than half the cost of the current on-peak rate. The off-peak rate will apply automatically to residential, small businesses and farms who pay regulated rates set by the Ontario Energy Board and get a bill from a utility and will benefit customers on both Time-of-Use and Tiered rate plans.
Online applications for the previously-announced Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program will open on Jan. 18. This program will provide eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity with rebate payments for up to 100 per cent of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to public health measures in response to the Omicron variant.
Eligible businesses required to close for indoor activities, such as restaurants and gyms, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 100 per cent of their costs. Those required to reduce capacity to 50 per cent, such as smaller retail stores, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 50 per cent of their costs. A complete list of eligible businesses will be provided prior to the launch of the application portal.
The Ontario Government is also introducing a six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered taxes, cutting wholesale alcohol prices to provide approximately $60 million in annual support to restaurants, bars and other businesses, and extending COVID-19 paid sick days until July 31, 2022 to keep workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss work for reasons related to COVID-19.
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Read MoreFirst Frostbite Alert of the Season Issued By Peterborough Public Health
/Peterborough Public Health has issued the first Frostbite Alert of the season because forecasted wind chill values are expected to drop to -28 °C Friday evening and early Saturday morning for a few hours.
East City Peterborough on a cold night. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and everyone is encouraged to take precautions to stay safe. Extreme cold temperatures can particularly impact the health of vulnerable populations including infants, the elderly, people with circulatory problems and the marginally housed. There are various emergency shelters available overnight in the City of Peterborough.
In order to protect the health of people in Peterborough County and City and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, Peterborough Public Health advises local residents to take the following precautions:
Check face and extremities frequently for signs of frostbite. Exposed skin can freeze in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Consider re-scheduling outdoor recreational activities, especially during the evening. There is a serious risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outdoors for long periods.
Use caution when shovelling snow especially for those that have heart, respiratory (breathing) problems or other medical conditions. Snow shovelling is strenuous and can cause an onset of heart or respiratory problems.
Check on the elderly or people with disabilities living alone.
Always wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Synthetic and wool fabrics provide better insulation. Some synthetic fabrics are designed to keep perspiration away from your body which keeps you dry and further reduces your risk.
Peterborough Public Health has issued these tips to stay warm:
Dress in layers with a wind-resistant outer layer. You can remove layers if you get too warm (before you start sweating) or add a layer if you get cold.
Wear warm socks, gloves, a hat and a scarf in cold weather. Be sure to cover your nose to protect it.
If you get wet, change into dry clothing as soon as possible. You lose heat faster when you're wet.
