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Peterborough Ice Kats Skate Away With Two Gold and One Silver Medal
/Peterborough’s U13 A and U15 AA Ice Kats became Provincial Champions, after coming out on top at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial Tournament last weekend.
The U13 A Ice Kats finished successfully after a season filled with COVID breaks.Photo courtesy of PGHA.
The U13 A girls played in Etobicoke from Friday to Sunday and ended the tournament 6-1.
The weekend began with three back-to-back wins. They defeated the Barrie Sharks 3-1, the Brampton Canadettes 3-1 and the Toronto Leaside Wildcats 2-0.
Saturday began with a 5-1 loss against the Central York Panthers, but the team made a quick recovery and beat the Caledon Coyotes 1-0 in the afternoon.
Sunday morning started strong with a 2-1 win over the Stoney Creek Sabres, and the team wrapped up the weekend with a 2-0 victory over the London Devilettes.
“It’s been nice to see the girls get rewarded for all the dedication and the hours they put in this year,” said Head Coach Craig Hulsman when the team won the Southern League Championship. “Dealing with the COVID break over the new year, I think that convinced a lot of other people to give up but these girls really stayed with it. They’ve done a ton of work off the ice, with fitness and nutrition. It’s just nice to see it all pay off for them.”
The U13 A Peterborough Ice Kats had a successful season with a gold medal at the Whitby Tournament of Heroes, a gold medal at the OWHL Southern Championship and are Provincial champions.
The U15 Ice Kats allowed only one goal in the tournament in their championship win. Photo courtesy of PGHA.
The U15 AA Ice Kats went 5-0-1 en route to their sixth season championship. They went 2-0-1 in the round robin scoring 12 goals with zero goals against in Pool D to make the playoffs.
They shut out the Stratford Aces 4-0 in the quarterfinals and continued their defensive dominance with a 1-0 win over the Nepean Wildcats.
The U15 team capped their remarkable sixth tournament victory in six tournaments this season with a 2-1 championship win over their rivals the Durham West Lightning.
The U15 A Ice Kats earned silver losing 4-2 to the Stoney Creek Sabres in the final.
The Curve Lake Gen7 Fuel U13 AA Ice Kats missed on their medal chance, coming up short with a 2-0 loss in the bronze medal game to the No. 1-ranked North York Storm.
Peterborough Petes Goalie Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
/After ringing off three-straight wins, Peterborough Petes goaltender Michael Simpson has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Week announced on Monday.
Simpson was featured in a TSN Bardown video called, “How Good is a 60 Overall Goalie in Real Life?” that aired on Youtube on Nov. 17 last year. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
Simpson had 1.32 goals-against average, .954 save percentage and one shutout in his last three games to win the honour.
He played a vital role in securing a playoff spot for the Petes in his 5-1 win with 20 saves over the Niagara IceDogs during Pink in the Rink night on Saturday. He also added a pair of victories over the Barrie Colts on Tuesday and Sunday. The Petes won 1-0 on the road and 8-3 at home against the Colts respectively.
A 19-year-old from London, Ont., Simpson owns a record of 19-18-3-1 with a 3.58 goals-against average and .891 save percentage over 44 games in his first OHL season. The 6-foot, 188Ib. netminder was Peterborough’s 10th round (193rd overall) pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the London Jr. Knights U16 program.
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Randy Bachman And Burton Cummings Will Stop In Peterborough During Their First Tour In over A Decade
/Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have announced a new date in their cross-Canada reunion tour titled ‘Together Again, Live In Concert’. The two will perform at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario on July 17.
Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Memorial Centre.
‘Together Again, Live In Concert’ sees Bachman and Cummings sharing the stage for the first time in over a decade, and will celebrate the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings.
Tickets are on sale starting Thursday at 10 a.m. online at www.memorialcentre.ca, over the phone at 705-743-3561 on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open for in-person sales from Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices range from $59.50 to $119.50 plus applicable taxes.
Trent University Durham Celebrates $6.6 Million Raised for Student Support
/It was confetti showers for Trent University’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the Trent Durham GTA campaign, raising $6.6 million for the growing campus and supporting student success on Thursday.
Trent Present Dr. Leo Groarke (right) Photo courtesy of Trent University.
Trent unveiled a donor wall and toured guests through the new residence and academic building at the Thornton Road campus in Oshawa.
“Trent has strengthened and grown its presence in the City of Oshawa and the entire Region of Durham while also supporting students for success in their studies and future careers,” says Dr. Scott Henderson, Trent Durham dean. “The campaign is a nod to our students’ bright futures and the region’s continued prosperity.”
The university surpassed its $5 million goal in the first part of the campaign by raising $5.6 million to create the campus’ first residence. Another $1 million was raised to support Trent students through scholarships, bursaries and new experiential learning opportunities, according to the University.
Trent says collaboration between local government and community partners was vital to the campaign’s success. The City of Oshawa donated 1.8 acres of land while the Region of Durham gifted $1.42 million.
The president of Durham Radio, Doug Kirk, helped kick off the campaign in March 2019 with a $500,000 donation and further matched all donations until Nov. 30, 2020. In recognition of his contributions, the University has named the largest lecture hall in the new building Kirk Hall. A new outdoor seating area has also been named in honour of Doug and Mary Kirk.
“I’m thankful to have played a role in Trent’s continued investment in student success and the future of this great community,” says Kirk. “Through the hard work of our campaign team and the generosity of donors, we have made this bold vision for Trent Durham possible.”
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring SPARK, Innovation Cluster, Tom's Heating and Cooling, CMHA and The Marketing Guy
/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…
The annual SPARK Photo Festival is on for the entire month of April. Spark is a celebration of photography and the artists, dreamers, innovators, storytellers, professionals and enthusiasts behind the camera lens.
There are numerous photo exhibits, workshops, lectures and many other photographic events and activities in locations throughout Peterborough, Northumberland and the Kawarthas.
From a celebration of the first 20 years of the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival, to 17 individual exhibits, to the showcase exhibit and much more. Get the full list and a festival map at sparkphotofestival.org.
Congratulations to the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas on receiving two prestigious awards: Technology Innovations & Development Incubator of the Year for Canada and the Award for Excellence in Collaborative International Innovations 2022.
The awards were presented by Global Health & Pharma Magazine at their seventh annual Biotechnology Awards. The digital magazine, distributed quarterly to 260,000 wellness professionals and healthcare-related suppliers worldwide, recognizes the Innovation Cluster’s unwavering dedication to its clients, its ideal location for growing cleantech start-ups and as one of few rural business incubators in Canada designated to offer the Start-Up VISA Program by the Canadian Federal Government. Innovationcluster.ca
Ryan Waudby of Tom’s Heating and Cooling is excited to be the presenting sponsor for this year’s Ride Don’t Hide event from the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge.
Ryan took over the heating and cooling business from his dad Tom, and recognizes the tremendous need for mental health support in the community.
The funds from this years’ Ride Don’t Hide event will support a new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, which will travel across the district to provide mental health and addiction care. Details at cmhahkpr.ca or tomsheatingandcooling.ca
Entrepreneur Phillip Jolicoeur, locally known as The Marketing Guy, is presenting Funny @ the Farm, a comedy night featuring three marquee stand-up comedians - Eric Johnson, Brad Bryans and Jason Allen.
The event will be held on Sat. April 30 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Farmhill Weddings and Events, 2709 Dillon Road in Keene. For details visit pjthemarketingguy on Facebook or find the event on Eventbrite.
Pink in the Rink Raises Over $75,000 In Cancer Fundraiser, Petes Clinch Playoff Spot In 5-1 Win
/It was a special night for philanthropy and hockey for the Peterborough Petes’ 13th annual Pink in the Rink game.
The fundraiser collected a total of $76,952.18 for the Canadian Cancer Society as the Petes clinched the final playoff spot in a 5-1 win over the Niagara IceDogs Saturday night.
Over the past 13 years, the Petes have raised just shy of $900,000 through Pink in the Rink in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. The Petes own the top spot in the OHL and CHL with 18 shorthanded goals this season. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The game had 3,228 fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, a season-high record. The fundraiser’s original goal was $50,000.
The Petes never lost the lead in their 5-1 victory over the IceDogs. The home team had five different goal-scorers as defenceman Konnor Smith opened the scoring while forwards Quinton Pagé, Emmett Sproule, Tucker Robertson (short-handed) and J.R. Avon scored (short-handed).
Goaltender Michael Simpson made 20 saves and earned his 18th win of the season.
@ptbo_canada The @petesohlhockey raised money for cancer research for their “Pink in the Rink” fundraising campaign! They also clinched a playoff spot with a 5-1 win over the Niagara IceDogs! #ohl #pinkintherink #gopetesgo #cancerresearch #hockey #ptbo #ptbocanada ♬ Saturday - twenty one pilots
Players wore special Pink in the Rink fundraising sweaters —with the design revealed on March 15 — and were sold in a post-game live auction.
Tucker Robertson’s jersey sold for a record-setting $3,100. Other fundraising initiatives at the game included chuck-a-ball, silent auction, bucket donations, t-shirt sales and online fundraisers.
Petes alumnus and former captain Doug Gibson and Global News Peterborough sports anchor Meaghan Roy were this year’s co-chairs, raising a combined $13,425,28.
The game was played on a make-up date and was originally scheduled for Feb. 5. It was delayed due to temporary COVID-19 restrictions.
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Local Highschool Sweethearts Searching For A Surrogate To Help Them Start A Family
/Brianna and Josh Gill, high school sweethearts from Peterborough, have put a call out for a surrogate to help them start the family they’ve always wanted.
Photo courtesy of Brianna Gill.
The two met and started dating at age 14 while attending Kenner Collegiate high school.
When Brianna was around 16 she was diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH), a condition that affects one in 5000 women. With this diagnosis Brianna learned that she was born without a uterus, though she does have ovaries.
“I was only 16 so it was a lot to hear,” she said. “I remember being devastated because right from a little girl you always dream of what your future will look like and your family, and imagine carrying a baby.”
Outside of her family, Josh was the only person that knew of her diagnosis at the time, says Brianna.
“I always felt like I was going to be with Josh forever and I think that’s why I wanted to tell him right away. I thought he had a right to know that if he wanted kids that would be a challenge for us. I thought if he decided that was too much for him to deal with we could just end things right there, but he was so supportive and he has been by my side ever since.”
In 2018 Josh and Brianna were married, and have since started a ‘furry’ family with their two dogs Nellie and Dixie.
Until 2020, Brianna kept her diagnosis secret. Aside from her family and Josh no one knew.
“It just made me feel different, and I didn’t like the idea of feeling different. “
She says that after the two were married friends and family began asking when they would start trying for a family.
“It’s innocent enough and I know people don’t mean any harm but hearing that repeatedly took a toll on my mental health. It just reminded my that our journey to parenthood was going to be challenging.”
In 2020, together, Briana and Josh went public on social media with her diagnosis, while they began going to a fertility clinic to explore their options.
“The support we got after we posted that was humbling,” said Josh. “We didn’t expect that.”
Their plans to start a family were put on hold due to COVID, but in January of 2021 they officially started looking for a surrogate, and started their Instagram account ‘Growing The Gills’.
Initially a family friend offered to be their surrogate, but after two embryo transfers that were unsuccessful, they are now looking for a new surrogate.
The two posted a video to Instagram looking for a surrogate on April 6, and were surprised to see how much traction it gained.
“I get so overwhelmed, I’m so grateful I just can’t believe how much it’s blown up,” said Brianna.
The two say after posting the comments and their private messages were filled with well wishes, people thanking Brianna for being so open about infertility and some offering connections to surrogates.
“Just the amount of people we don’t even know reaching out and wishing us the best on our journey, it’s mind boggling to see how far this video has gone and it’s still making headway,” said Josh. “It’s just such an amazing feeling.”
Brianna says she originally made the account to advocate and educate people about infertility and the different ways a family can be started.
According to Canadian law, surrogacy must be altruistic meaning surrogate mothers cannot make financial gain, though any expenses related to the pregnancy can be paid by the intended parents.
Since their Instagram video has gotten popular the two say they’ve received many messages from people wanting more information and are feeling hopeful that the right surrogate will find them soon, though they have not found them yet.
To follow along on The Gills journey follow them on Instagram.
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Trent University Celebrates "Trent Day" With Campus-Wide Food Drive On School's Anniversary
/In celebration of Trent University being founded in April of 1963, the campus displayed its school spirit on Trent Day with a campus-wide food drive for Kawartha Food Share on Friday.
The Trent University Act was sign in 1963 that gave Trent the power and authority to grant any and all university degrees and honorary degrees and diplomas in all branches of learning. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Non-perishable goods were collected Friday morning until 1 p.m. from faculty staff, students, alumni and community members in front of Lady Eaton College (one of Peterborough’s five colleges).
The donated items were brought to Kawartha Food Share where 18 Trent volunteers helped sort the goods that Friday afternoon.
“It's such an important access point for the community and service,” said Lee Hays, Trent director of alumni affairs. “We thought that was one of the most meaningful ways that we could as a campus come together and support and thank the local community.”
In addition to recognizing the campus’s anniversary, Trent Day rallies its community in three themes that are important to its mandate: support student needs, showcase school spirit and give back through volunteer service and philanthropy.
“Trent Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate our community of alumni, staff, faculty and donors while rallying everyone around a showcase of university spirit, support for students and investment in community well-being,” said Sherry Booth, Trent associate vice president of philanthropy and alumni engagement. “This is a great way to celebrate Trent and we hope all members of the Trent community will show their Trent pride, take part in Trent Day activities, or make a gift to assist and empower a student.”
@ptbo_canada Happy #TrentDay! Celebrating Trent University since being founded in April of 1963! They ran a campus-wide food drive in support of Kawartha Food Share and put their school spirit on display! #ptbo #ptbocanada #trentu #peterborough #fooddrive #trentuniversity ♬ Don't Worry Be Happy - Reggae Allstars
Trent University Alumni Association hosted a 24-hour fundraising challenge with $20,000 in matching funds to support emerging student needs.
The first $20,000 donated to the Trent Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
The University encourages community members to show their school spirit by posting on their social media in Trent apparel with “#TrentDay” to display their school spirit.
"The significance is really recognizing some of the founding values: philanthropy, spirit and looking at ways on celebrating the university, thank the community and support the students of today," said Hays.
A final total of goods donated and funds raised will be revealed by Trent next week.
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Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group Looking For Volunteers To Clean Up Armour Hill
/The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group is looking for volunteers to join them on Saturday as they tidy up litter on Armour Hill.
Photo courtesy of The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group.
