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City of Peterborough Discourages Use of Wet Sports Fields
/With the snow melting and warmer weather approaching, the City of Peterborough has asked users to stay off natural sports fields until further notice announced Tuesday.
A soccer field in Beavermead Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Several sports fields are extremely wet as reported by the City.
Using the wet fields can cause damage to it and its users. If fields require repairs, their opening could be delayed this season or they may have to be taken out of play while work is completed.
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Property Tax Relief For Low Income Seniors And Low Income Persons With Disabilities In County Of Peterborough
/Peterborough County Council passed a by-law to allow for relief of a residential tax increase in 2022, 2023 or 2024 for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities.
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A Low Income Person with a Disability must submit an application with evidence of the receipt of benefits being paid under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, or a disability amount paid under the Family Benefits Act (Ontario) or a person receiving a Canada Pension Plan Disabilities Pension, and be eligible to claim a disability amount as defined under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
A Low Income Senior who is 65 years of age or older as of December 31st of the previous year and is in receipt of benefits paid under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), as established under the Old Age Security Act (Canada).
Applications may be filed by an eligible person to the Treasurer of one of the Lower-Tier municipalities for the purpose of receiving relief of a tax increase in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The owner or spouse of the owner or both must occupy the property as their principal residence for which the application for tax relief is made.
Applications may be filed by eligible individuals with the Treasurer of the applicants local municipality by Nov. 15, 2022 for tax relief in 2022.
Eligible property owners are entitled to tax relief provided that the said tax increase for any single year exceeds $50.00 to a maximum relief of up to $200.00 in any given year, which the Municipal Treasurer may approve or deny.
Application forms are available on the County website at http://ptbocounty.ca or by contacting your Municipal Treasurer at the local municipal office below:
Township of Asphodel-Norwood 705-639-5343
Township of Cavan Monaghan 705-932-2929
Township of Douro-Dummer 705-652-8392
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 705-778-2308
Township of North Kawartha 705-656-4445
Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan 705-295-6852
Township of Selwyn 705-292-9507
Municipality of Trent Lakes 705-738-3800
Local Man On The Ground In Ukraine Provides An Update On His Experience
/Zach England, from Little Britain, landed in Poland on March 7 to join the International Legion of Territorial Defence, and help defend Ukraine against Russian invasion.
Currently England is on a train from Odessa to Lviv with two children, who’s father asked him to accompany them while they meet up with family members.
The children, who England thinks are about 13 and 14, were with their father who is now actively fighting so they are going to stay with family members.
Once he drops them off safely England is meeting the rest of his volunteer group in Lviv.
A blurry view of the train England is travelling on. Photo by Zach England.
“The situation is not good,” he said. “It’s the same all over, not enough weapons and aid materials to properly fight or resist.”
In a post to his personal Facebook he assured family and friends that he was ok, and put a call out for donations.
Donations made to him directly would help purchase things like medical supplies for himself and civilians.
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Lindsay Little Theatre Returns From Hiatus With New Shows
/After being sidelined for a few years, Lindsay Little Theatre makes its return to the stage with a new comedy production called “Men Are Dogs” announced Tuesday.
Lindsay Little Theatre has been active since the 1960’s. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre.
The production will run on two separate waves on March 31 - April 2 and April 7 - 9 with tickets available for $20.
Written by Joe Simonelli and directed by Seamus McCann, the play is about Cecelia, a successful psychologist who runs a support group for single and divorced women according to the theatre company.
She brings a "volunteer" role-player to help her support group but becomes the victim of all their pent-up frustrations from past relationships.
Tickets are available online on Eventbrite including their next show, Paradise Lost.
Lindsay Little Theatre is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community theatre, located at 55 George St. W., Lindsay.
Otonabee Memorial Community Centre Receives Over $2 Million In Provincial And Municipal Funding For Renovation
/Provincial and Municipal Governments have approved a significant infrastructure investment for the Otonabee Memorial Community Centre (OMCC) Phase 2 Renovation Construction Project in the amount of $2,151,600.
The Phase 2 OMCC Renovation Construction Project would see the renovation of the existing first floor (lobby, dressing rooms) and second floor (Gold Room) and a small addition added to the front of the existing building to allow for construction of larger dressing rooms and washrooms to bring the facility up to current acceptable standards.
“Arenas are the glue that binds our communities, and a buzz of activity and I'm proud to be part of a Government building stronger communities through supporting critical arena renovations,” said David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South. “The OMCC is a hub of activity in the community and this infrastructure investment will ensure that it continues to serve the needs of the community and its residents, well into the future,” he added.
The Provincial Government is contributing 73.3% in total eligible costs up to a maximum of $1,577,122.80 towards the project under the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund (SPIF) – Sport and Community Renewal Stream. OSM Township will contribute 26.70% of total eligible project costs or $574,477.20.
“I am excited about this very important investment in our community infrastructure at the OMCC, said Mayor Joe Taylor “The Township of Otonabee South-Monaghan is extremely grateful for the investment by the Province in addition to OSM Township’s contribution in this exciting project which will benefit all of our citizens and businesses.”
Peterborough & District Soccer Referees Association In Need Of Match Officials For The Season
/The Peterborough & District Soccer Referees Association is facilitating a virtual community info session via Zoom for anyone in the community interested in becoming a match official, on April 6 at 7 p.m.
U-17 BOYS COMPETITIVE SOCCER EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT AT TRENT U APRIL 2019: BETH (MIDDLE) WITH HER ASSISTANT REFEREES LIAM WILLISTON AND JAMES MONTAGUE. (PHOTO BY PETERBOROUGH AREA DISTRICT REFEREE COORDINATOR, MICHAEL SMITH.)
This session is being held in hopes to address the the local match official shortage.
“Locally, we are at a crisis point, especially when it comes to recruitment of older youth and adults that can be eligible to officiate competitive matches,” said Beth McLelland, vice president of Peterborough & District Referees Association.
She notes that in 2019 Ontario Soccer registered over 9,000 Match Officials, while in 2021 they registered less than 3,500
The session will share what refereeing opportunities exist in Peterborough and surrounding area, the benefits of refereeing, and how to become a match official.
Anyone is welcome to attend the information session. There will be time at the end to ask questions.
To register for the session click here. Questions can be directed to ptbo.district.soccer.refs@gmail.com.
Freezing Rain Expected In Peterborough Wednesday
/Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Peterborough and surrounding areas for freezing rain on Wednesday.
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Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm is possible, beginning Wednesday morning into the evening.
Freezing rain is expected to change to rain Wednesday afternoon or evening, 10 - 20 mm are possible. Flooding is possible.
In addition to rain and freezing rain, wind may reach 60 km/h, power outages are a possibility.
Road conditions are expected to be dangerous, it is suggested residents only drive if necessary and use caution.
Fleming College Students Hosting Free Community Tax Clinics
/Fleming College accounting diploma students are holding free tax clinics for any eligible individuals announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of Fleming College.
The tax clinic are held virtually and run each Tuesday from March 22 to April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To be eligible for the clinic, individual or family income should be no greater than:
1 person - $35,000
2 persons - $45,000
3 persons - $47,500
4 persons - $50,000
5 persons - $52,500
For households larger than five persons, $52,500 plus $2,500 for each additional person.
To book an appointment: send an email to taxclinic@flemingcollege.ca. Once an appointment is scheduled, a Webex link will be provided that will be open during clinic hours.
Fleming asks any clients to have the following information on hand to have their 2021 tax return completed:
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
T2202A Tuition Receipt which can be downloaded from your student portal
Rent receipts for rent paid in Ontario in 2021
Medical expense receipts
T4 Statement of Income (provided by your employer if you worked in Canada during 2021)
Any other tax related slips you may receive in the mail such as T5 and T3 slips (for investment income)
International Students and New Canadians filing a tax return for the first time will need to provide their date of arrival in Canada
For more information about free tax clinics, click here.
Students can find more information about tuition tax credit and general income taxes at the following sites:
Students: canada.ca/taxes-students
International Students: canada.ca/taxes-international-students
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Hearts For Joy Hosts Pop Up Shop On World Down Syndrome Day And Gears Up For Some Big Changes
/Hearts 4 Joy, a non-profit organization servicing adults over 21 with intellectual exceptionalities, hosted a pop-up sale on World Down Syndrome Day and is gearing up for some big changes in their organization.
Artists at Monday’s pop up sale, with supporter Linda Kash and creative director Em. To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, the group dropped off donations from Westdale United Church to the St Vincent De Paul’s Food Bank on Monday morning. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Hosted at the Venture North building on George Street, artists with Hearts 4 Joy sold handmade items from their spring collection like wine glasses, flower pots and their popular journals.
After not being able to gather together due to COVID restrictions, Hearts 4 Joy artists are now back at Westdale United Church, creating new pieces to sell.
Announced on March 11, Hearts 4 Joy has partnered with Divi Leaf Natural Skincare Soaps. Each artist will design their own signature soap label and assemble for sale. Soaps should be available for sale by May.
@ptbo_canada Hearts 4 Joy creates and sells hand crafted items at local pop-ups & markets! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #PTBOCanada #LoveGrowsHere ♬ Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
