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Peterborough Fire Services Reminds Residents Open Air Burning Not Permitted
/Peterborough Fire Services reminds residents that open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code.
File Photo.
Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not approved appliances for open air fires.
Fire bowls, fire-pit tables and barbeques that burn propane or natural gas are examples of permitted appliances, as long as they are TSSA approved.
“Open-air burning poses a significant risk of fire spreading as well as related health concerns from the smoke,” said Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger. “Even the smell of smoke can cause breathing difficulties in adults and children.”
Splash Pads Are Open In The City Of Peterborough As It Warms Up For Summer
/Splash pads in City parks are open for the season.
Rogers Cove Splash Pad. Photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.
The splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. They are located at:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard
The splash pad at Nicholls Oval park is temporarily closed for maintenance, and expected to open later this spring.
“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way. The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families during the warmer weather. Play safe and have fun,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, the Chair of Council’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation portfolio.
Residents are reminded to follow Peterborough Public Health’s recommendations based on the local COVID-19 Risk Index.
Wading pools in City parks will be opened later in June when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until the City’s lifeguard program starts on June 25.
Information on the City’s beaches, wading pools and splash pads is online at peterborough.ca/splash.
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Peterborough Airport Soars Again With First Chartered Flight Since 2019
/It was a three-year flight delay but Peterborough Airport had its first chartered trip this year, sending 107 passengers off to New Orleans, La. on Thursday morning.
This is the eight year BST Vacations has offered departures from the Peterborough Airport. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The flight was from Blowes & Stewart Travel Group (BST), flying a Boeing 737-400 that will return on Sunday as part of their three-day travel package.
The travel agency has not had a flight in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott Stewart, BST president was happy to see the passengers’ smiling faces when they boarded the plane.
"We knew it had to be about community and the community first,” he said. “When we saw the thralls of people that came that have been on our regulars, it was just so heartwarming to see that."
The flight offered its passengers food and drink that are all locally sourced.
Continental breakfast and in-flight meals were hand-picked and made the morning of the flight by Sobeys Catering department (Lansdowne Street location). Beer served was from Publican House Brewery with a new Pet Pilsner. Those proceeds went towards funding the Peterborough Animal Care Centre for the Peterborough Humane Society. Liquor came from Black’s Distillery, specifically their Heritage Vodka as an alternate alcoholic option.
The airport remained busy during the pandemic despite no travel flights. Maintenance, cleaning and other operations that uses the facility kept everyone running at full speed according to Malcolm Cook, airport manager."
"We haven't had as much travel flight occurring at the airport,” he said. “The college (Seneca) has continued their operations, Flying Colours (Corp.) has continued theirs so our jobs have pretty much remained the same."
Both Cook and Stewart anticipate more chartered flights in the future with the first one taking off. Nashville, Tenn., Savannah, Ga. and Las Vegas, Nev. are three US destinations BST has already planned according to their website.
"I think we're all looking forward to seeing the pandemic behind us," said Cook. "Anything that beckons towards that is great."
Peterborough Police Service Investigating Incident Involving NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
/Peterborough Police Service is actively investigating the incident involving NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and protestors during his visit to Peterborough on Tuesday.
“Peterborough” has been a trending topic on Twitter since the incident that has garnered national attention. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Protestors were outside the NDP campaign office building on George Street when Singh arrived and left the premises. Obscene words and gestures were made at the federal party leader by the protestors.
"We are aware that due to our staffing shortages, we are not always able to engage in proactive policing patrols," said Tim Farquharson, acting chief. "We also understand that public safety is of paramount importance and encourage residents to contact us with their concerns or any evidence that could aid in our investigations."
Police were unaware that Singh was in Peterborough as they were not contacted by the NDP leader prior to his visit according to a Tweet.
PPS wasn't aware NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Ptbo
— Peterborough Police (@PtboPolice) May 11, 2022
Since learning of the event officers reached out to Mr. Singh to discuss as there were no calls for service
It's disheartening to hear as we know most residents are respectful & these few are not reflective of our community
Singh was in town to show support for newly-appointed candidate Jen Deck for the Peterborough-Kawartha Riding. Deck was introduced to the party by Andrea Howarth, NDP Provincial leader on April 26.
Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me after yesterday’s incident in Peterborough.
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) May 12, 2022
Here are my thoughts and reflections: pic.twitter.com/Oz81q0S5du
The 2022 Ontario General Election begins on June 2.
The following are candidates for this year’s election:
MPP Dave Smith, incumbent Progressive Conservative Party
Greg Dempsey, Liberal Party
Jen Deck, New Democratic Party
Robert Gibson, Green Party
Tom Marazzo, Ontario Party
Hometown PTBO: Heather-Lynn Fraser Winning Silver In Her First Fitness Competition at 42
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with fitness competitor Heather-Lynn Fraser about how she started competing, how she remained motivated and earned a silver medal in her first competition all at the age of 42.
Peterborough Petes Release Schedule For 2022 Development Camp
/The Peterborough Petes have released the schedule for this weekend’s 2022 Development Camp.
On Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. , Petes Season Ticket Members will have the exclusive opportunity to be introduced to members of the 2022 U-16 and U-18 draft classes in the PMC restaurant.
The event will feature prizes, giveaways, food provided by Peterborough M&M Food Market, and a cash bar. Season Ticket Member can RSVP by calling (705) 743-3681 ext. 6000 or by sending the Petes ticket staff an email.
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Petes prospects and free agent invites will hit the ice for practice sessions at the Peterborough Memorial Centre before scrimmaging from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The afternoon scrimmages will be streamed live on the Petes Facebook page and is also open to the public. Team rosters and a game program will be released on the weekend.
All players will also participate in fitness testing at Hybrid Sports during the weekend. This event will not be open to the public.
The official Development Camp program will be distributed on Saturday morning at 9:00 am, click here to sign up.
Fans can purchase the official 2022 Petes draft cap from the Petes Store now, while supplies last.
Director That Documented Balsam Lake Tragedy In 1926 Makes A Stop At Aron Theatre In Campbellford
/Brotherhood, a film depicting the 1926 tragedy on Balsam Lake, was screened at The Aron Theatre in Campbellford on Thursday morning for high school students, and will show again at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Director Richard Bell and actor Gage Munroe. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Director Richard Bell and actor Gage Munroe were there Thursday morning to present the film and answer questions after the screening.
“It’s particularly meaningful that young people are coming to see this movie because usually our audiences skew a bit older - that’s the era that still goes to the movie theatre,” said Bell. “So it’s great that they’re coming today because this is a young person story.”
The story focuses The Brotherhood of St Andrews, a boys leadership camp on Balsam Lake. As the boys and their leaders take off by canoe, a freak summer storm hits and what follows is a combination of light and dark, as viewers learn more about the characters and their past.
“Older audiences are seeing it because they remember the halcyon days of summer and that camp experience but I want younger people to see it because it’s a young person survival story. Seeing that kind of heroism that these young people exhibited 95 years ago is very meaningful. I hope it makes kids go ‘would I do that?’,” said Bell. “I think that’s why we go to the movies - to see stories and think ‘would I do that?’.”
Though Brotherhood was filmed in 2017, being set ten years after the Spanish Flu pandemic, themes that arise throughout the characters stories might be somewhat reflective of the world today. High school students in attendance on Thursday had the opportunity to reflect on The Great War, the Spanish Flu, and ‘what it means to be a man’.
The screening at The Aron Theatre is the final stop in the South East Ontario Brotherhood Roadshow.
Bell, along with various actors, made stops at The Regent Theatre in Picton, The Loft in Cobourg and at The Empire in Belleville.
“I am so pleased that our local independent cinemas have all enthusiastically come on board to support this Canadian film,” said Russ Christianson, founding President and General Manager of the Aron Theatre Co-op. “Coming out of the pandemic, people in our communities need to have opportunities to get out again to socialize and decrease their pandemic-enforced isolation. We are excited about this opportunity.”
Tickets are still available for the 7 p.m. screening on Thursday, which will be followed by a question and answer period with Director Richard Bell and actor Gage Munroe.
Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. Seating is unassigned. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets here.
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Local Author Donates 50 Per Cent Of Proceeds From Book Emulating The Feeling Of Anxiety To CHMA HKPR
/Local author Erica Richmond will be donating 50 per cent of sales from her book ‘Pixie and The Bees’ during May to Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge.
Photo by Angela O’Grady
The story of Pixie and the Bees is about a young pixie that one day swallows a swarm of bees, though doctors can’t seem to help her and her friends don’t know what is wrong with her.
It is meant to tell the story of Richmond’s experience with anxiety, and her journey to a diagnosis, then to her learning to manage it.
According to a press release, Richmond believes that the community must work together to raise awareness and funds for mental health services.
“We are extremely grateful for Erica’s support as she donates 50 per cent of her book proceeds to our branch of the Canadian mental Health Association throughout the month of May and we congratulate her on the publishing of her book,” said Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR.
Books can be ordered online here.
Humane Society Seeking $3 Million in Funding to Complete Peterborough Animal Care Centre
/With the Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) less than six months away from moving into the Peterborough Animal Care Centre, the shelter is seeking $3 million to complete the project.
The groundbreaking ceremony began in late June of last year. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.
The centre is located at 1999 Technology Dr. where construction began in May of last year. The fundraising goal was at $10 million since then.
“Spreading the word, donating and endorsing the project is what we need right now to get us into our new home,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “The Peterborough Animal Care Centre will truly revolutionize animal care, not only in Peterborough but for our greater region.”
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.
