Dan Joyce Clothing Opens Second Location In Apsley
/Dan Joyce Clothing, a shop that has been located in Peterborough for 43 years, has opened a second location, in Apsley.
Photo courtesy of Nancy Wiskel
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Visits Peterborough To Show Support For Local Candidate
/Jagmeet Singh paid a visit to Peterborough - Kawartha NDP Candidate Jen Deck at the campaign office, on Tuesday.
After Deck spoke with the crowd, Singh entered through the front door, through a crowd of protestors.
Singh addressed the crowd, commented on their signs and encouraged them to vote orange for the upcoming election.
“This is exciting,” said Singh. “If we form a New Democratic government, the things that we can do.”
Singh noted providing dental coverage, mental health coverage, and eliminating for-profit long term care homes.
After his speech Singh spoke with and took photos with those in attendance.
Applications Open For Bierk Art Fund Bursary Program 2022
/The Electric City Culture Council is offering the Bierk Art Fund Bursary Program for Post-Secondary Studies in the Visual Arts.
The Bierk Art Foundation was established in 2006 in honour of Liz Bierk, an avid supporter and advocate for the arts. Photo courtesy of Electric City Culture Council.
This bursary is open to Peterborough high school students completing Grade 12 in 2022, who plan to undertake post-secondary studies at a provincially accredited institution in the visual arts during the 2022-23 academic year.
It is made possible with support from the Bierk Art Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. This is the fourth time EC3 has provided this program of support for young artists.
The Bierk Art Fund Bursary Program will provide two bursaries of $1,000 each to graduating high school students in the City or County of Peterborough (including Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations) whose work demonstrates great promise and who have a serious commitment to pursuing further studies at the post-secondary level in the visual arts.
Students present their work (including, but not limited to portfolios) to a jury panel comprised of arts professionals. The two successful candidates will be announced immediately and celebrated at this year’s Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts at the Peterborough Arts Awards on Sept. 30.
Eligible applicants must complete a Bierk Art Fund Bursary Application Form and send it back to bierkartfundbursaries@gmail.com before the deadline, May 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from EC3’s Program Coordinator Gabe Pollock, with a designated appointment time and Zoom link to meet with the jury panel for a Portfolio Review during the week of May 30 to June 5.
Appointments are 30 minutes. The jury will choose two winners after meeting with all of the applicants. All applicants will be assessed on the same criteria.
Winners will be announced on June 7.
Havelock Ready For Sunny Days With Approval Of New Splash Pad This Summer
/The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will be getting a splash pad this summer, announced on social media.
The splash pad at The Norwood Community Centre. Photo courtesy of The ANCC.
The splash pad location is proposed for 39 George St E, in the Village of Havelock.
This is also the site of the Havelock Community Centre, a baseball field and multiple play structures.
This is an ongoing project, with no publicly set completion date.
Updates will be posted to the Township’s social media.
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Announces New Network To Share Best Conservation Practices With Public
/The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) has announced the creation of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Network, a new initiative that will support knowledge gathering and sharing of best conservation practices with experts, and the public, in order to facilitate turtle protection work throughout the province.
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The creation of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Network is being supported by Parks Canada through a recently signed three-year contribution agreement with the OTCC.
The creation of an Ontario Turtle Conservation Network will facilitate connections with other organizations across the province and help further engage the public in the work taking place at Parks Canada administered places.
With approximately 100 individual organizations working across the province to help protect turtles, the creation of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Network will help bring these organizations together with an internal platform for conservation professionals to collaborate and share knowledge and research actions and results.
“We are delighted to be working with Parks Canada on this new initiative, that will help connect turtle conservationists across the province, and facilitate collaboration and exchange of ideas,” said Dr. Sue Carstairs, Executive & Medical Director, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. “We are very appreciative of their support, that made this project possible.”
Members of the public can access the Ontario Turtle Conservation Network here. Organizations or individuals in Ontario working on turtle conservation that are interested in joining the internal network for conservation professionals can request access by contacting: otcn@ontarioturtle.ca.
Fourcast Invites Community Members To Join Committee For New Consumption And Treatment Services Site
/Fourcast has announced the formation of a new Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) Site at 220 Simcoe Street.
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Once established, the CLC will foster and maintain positive relationships between local stakeholders and Fourcast, the agency that is operating the CTS. It will also provide a formal mechanism for members to collaboratively and respectfully resolve concerns, while raising awareness about the impact of the service in the community.
The committee will give neighbours, nearby businesses, and service providers an opportunity to contribute to the success of this life-saving service, says Forecast.
The application process for the committee is open now.
Fourcast Executive Director Donna Rogers emphasized the importance of engaging community members in the work of preventing drug poisoning deaths and related harms.
“Like any harm reduction initiative, the CTS has a role to play in promoting the health and safety of individuals and the community as a whole,” said Rogers. “As we respond to the devastating impact of the drug poisoning crisis in our region, it is vitally important that we continue to keep our neighbours informed and engaged in collaborative efforts to make our community a safe and inclusive place for all.”
The CLC will meet quarterly or as needed beginning in June 2022 and will continue to meet for a one year term ending in June 2023. Membership will include up to 17 individuals from neighbouring businesses, nearby residents, and service providers in addition to an independent process facilitator and notetaker.
Individuals interested in volunteering with the newly created Community Liaison Committee are encouraged to complete an application at https://forms.office.com/r/GzUhhzkJQn. Applications will be accepted until May 20.
Cottage Toys Opens New Location In Lakefield Just In Time For Summer
/The new Cottage Toys location in Lakefield is officially open for business and is ready to outfit cottage goers and outdoor enthusiasts for the summer.
Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Owner Donna Rork says this new location has been a long time coming.
“I feel like the building is exactly the way I envisioned it 15 years ago when I bought this property,” she said. “So to have this dream of mine actually come true it’s like, pinch me.”
Since she purchased the property, Cottage Toys has been hosting pop up shops on location on long weekends in the summer.
Now, with a permanent location, Rork says she will be able to serve her community even better, with air conditioning being an added bonus.
Rork opened the new location on Saturday, and says the community welcomed her with open arms.
“When we opened the doors on Saturday people flooded in. I got all kinds of presents like wine, plants and flowers - everyone was so excited to see the new building.”
She notes that this addition to Lakefield should help other businesses in the area by drawing shoppers from communities near and far.
“I think it’s a great step for Lakefield,” she said. “Not only will we be hiring more people from the area but we’ll also be creating this destination for shopping that will have really positive spinoffs for businesses in the area. People travel from hours away, Kingston, Ottawa, Toronto, people will come from all over because there’s nothing else like this.”
Rork says they will remain open in the winter, and shift to selling different outdoor gear then.
An official grand opening ceremony will be taking place on Thursday.
Fleming College Celebrates Employees With Annual Spotlight Awards
/Fleming College came together to celebrate outstanding employees last week, for the second annual Spotlight Awards.
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The Spotlight Awards showcase a few of Fleming’s employees who inspire and motivate others and who contribute to Fleming’s culture of inclusivity and innovation.
This year more than 51 nominations were put forward by colleagues eager to see their coworkers honoured in five distinct categories.
“The Spotlight Awards shine a light on the impressive work that our faculty and staff do every day to serve our students, and our community,” said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. “What makes these awards so special is that they are entirely peer nominated, and I cannot think of something more impactful than peers supporting peers. I would like to thank our employees who go above and beyond each day and extend my sincere congratulations to this year’s 2022 Spotlight Award winners and those nominated.”
This year, the Spotlight Awards recognized one individual and one group in each of the five award categories.
Technology Champion Award
This award recognizes an individual or team that embraces the latest technology and digital tools to prepare students for the future workplace. This person or team anticipates technological needs of the labour market to ensure students benefit from hands-on training that will prepare them for the workforce.
Individual Award Recipient: Wendy Morgan
Team Recipient: Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT) Team (Ankur Arora, Cole Radoja, Fereydoon Diba, Jesus Venegas Villaneuva, Mahdi Pirmoradian, Mitrajsinh Digvijaysinh Ravalji, Philippe Shurtleff, Tafan Yaseen Ali, Farnoosh Attar, Mehataj Shaik, Milad Keshani, Mitchell Syer, Mohammed Kamrul Hassan, Saba Molazadeh, Sasan Soleimani Hesari, Tristan Colaco, Jesse Melo, Blane Bell , Jeremy Dalby)
Student & Employer Success Award
This award recognizes an individual or team that encourages collaboration between students and employers to establish practical, real-world opportunities that ensure graduates are job ready.
Individual Award Recipient: Patti-Lynn Davis
Team Recipient: Jan Watson, Nicole Grady, Susan Garfat, Alannah Ferguson, Jennifer Morrissey, Nicole Holden, Valerie Dalby
Strengthening Communities Award
This award recognizes an individual or team that demonstrates a commitment to strengthening our communities through creating an inclusive and welcoming campus for all. This person or team is dedicated to creating economic and social development partnerships that advance the future of our communities and provide opportunities for students and staff.
Individual Award Recipient: Jon Carter
Team Recipient: Alannah Ferguson, Jennifer Morrissey, Catherine Adesanya, Janice-Lee Foxon, Katie Taylor, Jen Berry, Martina McDowell, Andrew Bohart, Barbara Shaw, Lori McQuaid, Susan O'Toole
Diversity and Inclusion Award
This award recognizes an individual or team that ensures Fleming College is a welcoming place for staff, students, and the communities we serve. This person or team goes above and beyond to meet the needs of our diverse populations and to enrich our communities.
Individual Award Recipient: Mamdouh Mina
Team Recipient: Indigenous Perspectives Faculty Team (Erin Hayward, CherylAnn James, Beedahbin Peltier)
Employee Success Award
This award recognizes an individual or team that demonstrates a positive, equitable and supportive workplace culture. This person or team is dedicated to contributing to an energized workplace that respects and values the opinion and ideas of all employees.
Individual Award Recipient: Molly Westland
Team Recipient: Lisa Burke and Nancy Barrett
Trent University Grants Three Recipients Inaugural Nursing Scholarship For Students Facing Financial Barriers
/Kate McFarlane, Rachel Roots, and Hannah Raymond are the first-ever recipients of the Trent University Doreen (Larmer) Stewart Nursing Scholarship announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of Trent University.
