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Trent Severn Lockage And Mooring Permits On Sale Until March 31
/Parks Canada is offering discounted prices to boaters that purchase their lockage and mooring permits before March 31.
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Those that wish to travel through the Trent Severn Waterway this year must purchase a 2022 Lockage and/or Mooring Permit.
Permits are priced dependent on the footage of the boat.
A lockage and mooring package, which Includes one seasonal lockage and one seasonal mooring permit for the same boat will cost $17 per foot. If purchased after March 31 it will cost $20 per foot.
A seasonal lockage permit can be purchased for $7.60 per foot until March 31, $9.50 per foot after that. A seasonal lockage permit for a canoe or kayak is available for $4.75 per foot until March 31, or $9.50 after that.
To purchase permits visit ParksCanada.ca.
Otonabee Conservation Chief Administrative Officer Announces Retirement
/Otonabee Conservation chief administrative officer and secretary-Treasurer Dan Marinigh has declared retirement effective at the end of July announced Wednesday.
Dan Marinish has been with Otonabee Conservation since 2014. Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation.
“Dan has been an outstanding CAO for Otonabee Conservation sharing his extensive experience and progressive approach to operational leadership, program development, and project management with the Authority’s board, staff, and the watershed community,” says Ryan Huntley, Otonabee Conservation chair.
Marinigh joined the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority in August 2014 after having worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the private sector and other provincial and federal ministries and agencies for over 40 years.
“Over the past eight years, Dan has done an excellent job of administering our provincially mandated responsibilities while expertly navigating changes to the Conservation Authorities Act,” says Andy Mitchell, former chair. “He has demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout his tenure at Otonabee Conservation and has guided the Authority smoothly through the challenging times of the pandemic.”
The Otonabee Conservation Board of Directors is launching recruitment for a new CAO/Secretary-Treasurer with the incumbent commencing summer 2022.
Anyone interested in filling the role can visit otonabeeconservation.com for updates.
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Champion Gymnastic Athletes Rallying Around Coach Donating To Ukrainian Relief Efforts
/Champion Gymnastic athletes are rallying around their coach Mariya, who is from Ukraine, and donning blue and yellow leotards.
Athletes with Coach Mariya. Photo courtesy of Champion Gymnastics.
Funds from the leotards, purchased from Jagwear Canada, a gymnastic clothing supplier in Mississauga, will support relief efforts in Ukraine.
Peterborough Artist Collaborates With Russian Artist To Auction Off Piece To Raise Funds For Relief In Ukraine
/Nick Leniuk, a first generation Canadian-Ukrainian, is auctioning off a piece of his art and donating 100 per cent of the proceeds to relief efforts in Ukraine.
Nick Leniuk in his home studio with ‘Rise Above’. The piece took him about two weeks to complete. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Leniuk of Riverbend Studio carves sculptures from various types of stone at his home studio.
When news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine spread he knew he wanted to do something to help.
“Everybody feels so helpless, it’s so stressful,” he said. “So, the thought came to put a piece out to auction to raise money to support Ukraine.”
All the pieces Leniuk carves are drawn by hand, though because he wanted to get this one done quickly he searched the internet for a silhouette of a sunflower, Ukraine’s national flower.
“I found one I liked and when I dug deep into the designer I found that she was Russian,” he said. “I thought ‘interesting, I’ll see what kind of response I get’. She was totally on board and happy that she could contribute positively. She’s totally against the war.”
He notes that while a lot of social media and internet has been blocked in Russia he is still able to contact her.
The piece, titled ‘Rise Above’, features a hand carved sunflower from serpentine stone, set on a wood slab stained with the Ukrainian flag.
Leniuk speaks highly of all the people he see’s fundraising for Ukraine in Peterborough.
“Initially I thought, you know, I’m just one tiny drop of rain in this bucket,” he said. “But with everyone doing something, that’s a lot of drops in that bucket.”
Perhaps Leniuk’s main motivation to help is his connection to Ukraine through his father.
During World War Two Leniuk’s father Antony, who was from Ukraine, was detained in a work camp by the German army at the age of 15. When the war ended he came to Canada and settled in Kapuskasing, Ontario where he worked as a lumberjack, got married and raised five children.
Leniuk left Kapuskasing to attend University in Toronto and eventually settled in Peterborough to raise a family with his wife Wendy.
Leniuk and his wife had tickets to Lviv, Ukraine in 2020 to spread some of his fathers ashes at the grave of his grandparents. COVID restrictions cancelled that trip, but he hopes to be able to get there soon.
@ptbo_canada ‘Rise Above’ by Nick Leniuk is being auctioned to raise funds for relief in Ukraine. See comments to contribute 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #ukraine🇺🇦 ♬ Another Love - Tom Odell
As of Wednesday the ‘Rise Above’ auction is at $600, with an additional $325 donated from individuals.
To bid on ‘Rise Above’ or to send a donation send Leniuk a direct message on Facebook or Instagram. He posts updates on the auction daily. The auction will close on March 28.
When the auction is over he will post the receipt of his total donation to Canada Ukraine Foundation-Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
He says that he and his wife plan to continue fundraising after the auction is over.
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Province Extends Tuition Freeze College and University Students
/Ontario students and families can breathe as the provincial government has extended the tuition freeze through 2023 announced on Wednesday.
Students enrolled in a university undergraduate arts and science degree would pay an average of $660 less in tuition with the freeze according to the Ontario Government. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
The freeze will provide financial relief and predictability for students and families seeking access to affordable post-secondary education according to the Ontario Government.
“Our government recognizes that students and their families make huge sacrifices to attend college and university, so our government will continue to look for ways to reduce financial barriers for learners,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of colleges and universities. “By freezing tuition for another year, we are saying yes to ensuring that students have access to affordable, high-quality postsecondary education and reducing the financial strain on families who have already faced so many challenges throughout the pandemic.”
The one-year extended tuition freeze for Ontario residents builds on Ontario’s 10 per cent reduction in tuition for the 2019-20 academic year, and the subsequent two-year freeze from 2020-22.
The freeze has provided students with tuition relief of about $450 million annually when compared to tuition costs in 2018-19 according to a press release.
“Increasing the affordability of college and university is part of Ontario’s plan to help people get the training they need to get good-paying jobs,” said Minister Dunlop. “By extending the tuition freeze, we will ensure that students can get the skills they need to succeed in a highly-competitive global economy.”
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YES Shelter Receives $50,000 From Rotary Clubs Towards Two Housing Units
/The Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) can help their two new housing units after receiving $50,000 from Peterborough Rotary Club and Kawartha Rotary in a cheque presentation outside the shelter on Wednesday afternoon.
(from left to right) Atul Swarup, Peterborough Rotary volunteer; Marie Press, Peterborough rotary director of service; Aimee Le Lagadéc, YES executive director; Melissa Free, YES transitional housing manager; Brian O’Toole, Kawartha Rotary Club director and Carl Brown, Kawartha Rotary Club director of service. YES has been providing emergency shelter and transitional supports to youth and families in Peterborough City and County since 2000. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The two new housing units are part of YES’ RISE Youth Housing Program. The money will build the units, as well as renovate an existing 12-plex building to allow for the additional capacity. This funding is a part of Rotary’s Centennial Celebrations, helping the community in their 100th year.
The funding is part of a $100,000 pledge with Peterborough Rotary Club committing $75,000 and $25,000 from Kawartha Rotary.
“Many of our members feel very strongly about housing in Peterborough,” said Wayne Harding, Rotary Club of Peterborough president.
“This is a natural fit.” Carl Brown, Kawartha Rotary Club President stated “We are proud of our community involvement with this project and pleased to work with the Peterborough Club to make this important project happen”
“Right now, the homelessness rate in Peterborough is far too high and housing has not become more available or affordable through the pandemic,” said Aimee Le Lagadéc, YES executive director. “We also know that transitional housing is typically required for young people and families exiting homelessness.”
The project will begin this spring and will be completed by the summer of 2023.
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Electric City Football Club Continues To Add to Inaugural Roster
/Electric City Football Club’s (ECFC) roster is gradually becoming full as they signed St. Francis Xavier and U Sports All-Rookie Brynn Jurus and former Canadian Premier League defender Luke Green announced Wednesday.
Brynn Jurus (left) and Luke Green (right) become the 11th players for each team to be signed to ECFC. Photo courtesy of ECFC.
Green, is a 19-year-old defender from Fall River, N.S. who played for Halifax Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League in 2020. Halifax made the CPL Finals that season during the Island Games in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Green was at the Wanderers 2022 training camp this past March, before joining ECFC.
“Luke is a player that is right on the edge of making that jump to the CPL level,” said Rob Jenkins, ECFC President. “He is a young player who has experience at the next level through his time with the Halifax Wanderers and we think we can provide him with the proper environment here at ECFC to help him prepare for when that next opportunity inevitably comes.”
Green played for USL League Two side Calgary Foothills FC during the summer of 2021, then played at St. Francis Xavier University Men’s Soccer program last fall, where he started 11 games and helped led the X-Men to the semifinals of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) championship.
“He is a strong, technical centre back that is really comfortable on the ball and playing with both feet. He is great in aerial duels and a fantastic 1v1 defender. Luke is a perfect example of the type of player we want at our club; ambitious, passionate, and hungry to succeed,” noted Jenkins.
“Now that it’s official, I couldn’t be more blessed and thankful to wear the club’s colours. I can’t wait to get to work and live in such an exciting place such as Peterborough,” said Green. “It’s a challenge I’ll embrace and certainly take full advantage of playing in front of all the Electric City FC supporters.”
The Women’s team has added another young exciting attacking player in Brynn Jurus, a 19-year-old forward from Ancaster, Ont. who joins ECFC from St. Francis Xavier University.
“What really drew me to Electric City FC is the competitive environment that it offers. Not only will I be playing in a league against some of the best players in Ontario but I will be playing on a team filled with incredible players that will push me to be better every day,” Jurus said. “On top of this, ECFC is part of an extraordinary community that shows so much support for the club. I am very excited to be part of something so unique.”
During her rookie season at St. FX, Jurus started all 12 regular season games, scored 3 goals and added 2 assists. Jurus helped lead the X-Women to an AUS Championship Final and was named a U Sports All-Rookie due to her incredible first season.
“Brynn is coming off a strong rookie season at St. Francis Xavier University, where she was selected to the U Sports All-Rookie Team. She is an attacking player that has the versatility to play in both a wide or central position.” said Randy Ribeiro, ECFC head coach.
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Serena Ryder Had Market Hall Stomping Their Feet Tuesday Night
/Serena Ryder had concert goers clapping their hands and stomping their feet at Market Hall on Tuesday night, at the Peterborough Musicfest Sponsor Appreciation event.
