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Hometown PTBO: Jordan Barrie On His 17 Tenure at PRHC and His Father Being an Iconic Lacrosse Goaltender
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This week on Hometown PTBO, we talk with PRHC patient transfer attendant Jordan "Jordie" Barrie about his 17 years with the hospital and his close friendship with Mark Hubble.
33rd Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby Is Back After A Two Year Hiatus
/The 33rd Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is back and bigger than ever, after a two year hiatus.
Photo courtesy of OFAH.
Formerly known as the Peterborough Greenwing Fishing Derby, this year’s event will feature several new elements.
“We have listened to angler feedback from past years, and added two extra days of fishing, early bird registration prizes, goody bags for participants, and sponsored tagged fish with cash prizes for anglers of all ages to win,” said David Ryrie, OFAH Youth Education Manager.
The youth derby begins on April 30, for children 15 and under. It includes 500 tagged Trout for instant prizes, and a chance to win one of four grand prizes. The big fish prize is $1000 cash and will go to whoever catches Walter, a rainbow trout estimated to weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.
The all ages derby runs May 1-8 and for the first time ever will include tagged fish with cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.
“We still have fish in need of a local sponsor that will both challenge anglers and offset the cost of the stocked Trout for the youth derby,” said Ryrie.
Registration is required for all participants.$15 for one child, $10 for siblings, and $25 for adults.
Purchase tickets online at ofah.org/underthelock or in person at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations.
No Strike For Fleming College With Reached Agreement
/The Ontario College strike has been called off and Fleming College has resumed classes after the College Employer Council and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have agreed to enter binding interest arbitration announced Thursday night.
Fleming College last had a strike in late 2017 college strike that lasted from roughly five weeks. Roughly 500,000 Ontario students were affected by the provincial college strike. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.
"We are pleased to announce that the College Employer Council and the OPSEU academic union have agreed to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence on Friday, March 18 is called off,” said Fleming College in a statement. “Classes will run as scheduled. We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and professionalism during these negotiations.”
“We are pleased to advise that after 12 hours at the bargaining table, the parties have agreed to unconditional interest arbitration on both parties’ outstanding issues. Hearing dates mutually convenient to the parties will be scheduled soon,” said Dr. Laurie Rancourt, Chair of the Management bargaining team. “We remain committed to putting students and their education first”.
With the strike called off, Peterborough Transit has returned to regular routes serving Fleming College and the surrounding area.
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Fourth Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Available To Immunocompromised Residents
/Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that they are eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Stock photo.
According to PPH residents who are immunocompromised due to a health condition or medication side effect are at an increased risk for moderate to severe symptoms due to COVID-19 infection.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is still the best defence against moderate to severe symptoms due a COVID-19 infection,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health. “Some residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication are eligible to receive four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who are immunocompromised due to health condition or medication may experience a reduced immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, an additional dose is recommended to enhance the immune response and provide better protection against COVID-19.”
Residents who are eligible for a fourth dose can bring their referral form to receive a fourth dose at any Peterborough Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Residents who are on a medication that makes them eligible for a fourth dose are also able to bring their prescription or medication to the vaccine clinic to confirm eligibility.
More information about COVID-19 vaccine availability can be found on the Peterborough Public Health vaccine webpage.
Peterborough Matboards Unveil New Logo For 120th Anniversary
/A new logo celebrating a milestone of 120 years in business for matboards and art material manufacturer Peterboro Matboards was revealed in their factory Thursday morning.
Steven Sprotte, operations manager (left) and his father Alan Yaffe, president (right) after the new unveiling of their new logo. Yaffe purchased the business in 2001 after being a picture framer for over 25 years. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The logo contains the year the company was founded in 1902 and has five matboards on the left side.
The boards represent the company’s philosophy of quality, integrity, tradition, innovation and social responsibility according to the company’s presentation.
Local politicians such as MPP Dave Smith and Coun. Keith Riel were invited to take a facility tour prior to the logo unveiling.
Smith, Riel and representatives from the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development gave acknowledgements of the company’s milestone after the tour.
Peterborough Matboards operated in the Larry Electric Motor building until the 1960’s on Sherbrooke Street. They have relocated to the now-Ricart Branded Apparel & Promo building on Lansdowne Street. The company occupies the former Unilever plant that produced Ragu sauce on 715 Neal Dr.
The company boasts roughly 650 different colours of matboards manufactured in their factory.
Roughly 20 workers operate on the manufacturing floor with eight administration employees.
“We’re treating everybody like family and I think that’s played to our success,” said Steven Sprotte, Peterboro Matboards operations manager. “It’s about having great relationships with people. We have a huge focus on quality.”
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First Ever Tackle Swap And Fishing Show Is Making A Splash At The Morrow Building
/The first annual Peterborough Tackle Swap and Fishing Show is coming to The Morrow building at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Matt Pezzetta, an accomplished tournament angler in a Canada and in the USA, will emcee the event. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Tackle Swap and Fishing Show.
The show has existed for eight years in Bowmanville, but quickly outgrew the venue there and is coming to Peterborough to expand.
Initially they were set for 2020 but the COVID pandemic put an end to it before it could start.
“This has been two years in the making now,” said Kyle Carruthers, show organizer. “This will be bigger and better than anything we’ve ever done in Bowmanville. We’ve got more space, more experience and such high quality vendors.”
Carruthers, who works in the outdoor industry, says Peterborough is the perfect town to host this event in, as the city is surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers prime for anglers.
Visitors to the show can expect to see used fishing tackle and gear being sold by vendors, big vendors like Shimano, and local companies like Musky maniacs, Lucky Strike Bait Works and Pro Tackle PTBO.
Admission is $10 (cash only) at the door and will get you entered into a draw to win a Garmin Fish Finder. Visitors are invited to bring a donation to the food bank, which will get them a second entry to the draw.
Children under 12 will get in for free, as well as a free bait or lure courtesy of Lucky Strike and Berkley.
There will also be an opportunity to enter a raffle in support of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment at PRHC with the Peterborough Dragon Boat festival.
“It will have a small town feel to it, we’re trying to support the community,” said Carruthers. “Fisherman and anglers respect the conservation side of the waters while giving back when we can.”
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Peterborough Police Reminds Public To Avoid Impaired Driving on St. Patrick's Day
/Peterborough Police is reminding the public not to drink and drive and find a safe ride home in observation of St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday.
The police also remind Peterborough that being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs while operating a vehicle is impaired driving.
Impaired drivers can face seven-day vehicle impoundment, 90-day license suspension and a court day. Convicted drivers could jail time, increased fines, extended driver’s license suspension and increase insurance premiums.
City of Peterborough by-laws are in effect with fines from $250 for public urination or defecation. There are fines of $300 for obstructing emergency staff or throwing objects.
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Peterborough Lakers Protect Three Players for Sunday's MSL Draft
/The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have protected graduated juniors Landon Kells, Mike Robinson and Zach Young ahead of Sunday’s Major Series Lacross (MSL) Draft.
The Peterborough Lakers are three-time defending Mann Cup champions winning from 2017-19 however the last two Major Series Lacrosse seasons have been cancelled from the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers
