Demolition Has Begun At Northcrest Arena In Preparation For A New Fire Station

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Demolition at Northcrest Arena began on Saturday, in preparation for the new fire station.

Photo by Pete Dalliday.

The arena, which opened in the 1960’s, was closed by the City in April 2020.

It was then used as a COVID-19 testing site during the early months of the pandemic.

The arena is being demolished to make room for the new fire station. This new build will be replacing the station located on Carnegie Avenue at Cumberland Avenue.

Demolition is expected to cost $245,661.

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Ontario Government Reduces Fan Capacity To 1,000 For Indoor Performance And Sporting Venues

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The Ontario Government has reduced spectator capacity to 50 per cent of the usual seating capacity or 1,000 people (whichever is less) of certain indoor venues effective Friday.

The Healthy Planet Arena name was officially changed from the Evinrude Centre on Aug. 1. Photo Courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The decision was a response to Omicron and reduce opportunities for close contact as the province gets as many vaccines into arms as possible according to the release.

The following places are under the effect of the restrictions:

  • Spectator areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities (e.g., sporting events)

  • Concert venues

  • Theatres

The government and the Chief Medical Officer of Health say they will continue to monitor the data to determine when it is safe to lift capacity limits in these settings.

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City to Hold Public Meeting For Fire Station 2 Relocation

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The City of Peterborough will hold a public meeting on Jan. 18 to provide a presentation on the design of the new Fire Station 2 facility and answer questions from the public.

Residents are invited to join the meeting on the City’s community consultation website Connect Peterborough or by phone.

The site at 100 Marina Blvd — which was previously the location of the Northcrest Arena — was approved in April 2021 by City Council following a detailed site study and public consultation process.

It will be the City’s first building that is designed, built and certified as a Zero Carbon Building for both performance and design categories.

Construction on the new facility is expected to start in the summer of 2022.

“We’re all very excited to see the Fire Hall #2 project moving ahead to support Peterborough Fire Service in serving the growing community in the City’s north end,” remarked Councillor Andrew Beamer, Chair of Fire Services. “Please join the public meeting to get a sneak peek of the facility and to take part in the question-and-answer period.”

Everyone is welcome to join the Public Meeting: Peterborough Fire Services Station #2 on Jan 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.:

Residents are encouraged to review the facility plan, background information and frequently asked questions about the project on the Connect Peterborough site at www.connectptbo.ca/fire. Hard copies of the project information will also be available for pick up at City Hall, 500 George St. N., during regular business hours.

Residents are encouraged to submit questions to the project team in advance of the Jan. 18 meeting by leaving a voicemail at 705-745-3284 ext. 6215, sending an email to firestation2relocation@peterborough.ca or posting online at www.connectptbo.ca/fire. Answers will be provided during the meeting and posted after the meeting, with hard copies available at City Hall.

The public meeting will be recorded and posted on the Connect Peterborough site and the City of Peterborough’s YouTube channel.

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association Announces New Board Members

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) has announced Garnet Northey will be the new President, on Thursday.

Garnet Northey(left) and Rick Coker. Photo courtesy of PKHBA.

After navigating PKHBA through the pandemic, as the 2020 and 2021, president Rick Coker is stepping down as president.

Coker provided PKHBA with steady leadership throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and worked tirelessly with Executive Officer Danica Logan to provide information, support and leadership to PKHBA members.

Northey brings experience to the office of PKHBA president, having served from 2014-2018. Garnet will be focusing on member and community engagement for his 2022 term with support from PKHBA’s new Executive Officer Rebecca Schillemat.

PKHBA is a non-profit association for Home Builders, Renovators and Associates interested in the Residential Construction and Renovating Industry. PKHBA’s mission is to provide the following for its members:

  • Facilitate the development of sustainable businesses

  • Advocate for effective government policy

  • Maintain positive consumer experiences

  • Exchange experiences, information and best practices

PKHBA 2022 Board of Directors

Garnet Northery, Spotlight Home and Lifestyle

Rick Coker, LG Home Comfort

Paul Dietrich, Parkview Home and Dietrich Homes

Don Armitage, Enbridge

Sandy Sillaots, Hickory Lane Kitchens

Mike Kingdon, Chemong Home Hardware

Susan Zambonin, Habitat for Humanity

Mitch Cleary, Century 21 United, Tamer Kamar/Mitch Cleary Team

Jennifer Hurd, Reliance Home Comfort

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Canadian Canoe Museum to Unveil Plans For New Building

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The Canadian Canoe Museum will host a virtual meeting to reveal details of its new building on Wednesday.

Photo Courtesy of Canadian Canoe Museum.

Photo Courtesy of Canadian Canoe Museum.

The meeting is through Zoom on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It will reveal the architectural renderings of the proposed new building to be built at the Johnson property located at 2077 Ashburnham Drive near Beavermead Park in Peterborough.

The meeting is part of the necessary rezoning process for the new location. It will feature a short presentation followed by a question and answer session.

Participants are asked to register their attendance at their official website.

“We are thrilled to have advanced our project to this key milestone so early in the year,” said Carolyn Hyslop, Canoe Museum executive director in the press release. “Our new museum design and stewardship approach takes full advantage of its on-water location and nestles seamlessly into the natural surrounding area of the Johnson Property.”

A progress update and design was something the project team was eager to share added Hyslop.

City Council approved the direction to proceed with the sale of the land in January subject to a number of conditions including rezoning as stated in the press release.

Project validation and confirmation of site appropriateness are among the additional conditions that must be met to close the deal.

CCM will pay over $1.5 million for the five acres of land expected to be done this summer.

The project is moving forward at advanced speed to achieve its goal of being shovel-ready come fall of this year confirmed Hyslop.

She reinforced CCM’s gratitude for new donors, in addition to the strong continued support of its existing donors, funders and the local community. Their fundraising campaign seeks to raise up to $10 million to fund the full project.

“CCM is motivated by our expedited project plan and our achievements to date,” said Hyslop.

A replay of the public meeting will be available starting May 3.

Written commentaries can be submitted to the CCM by email.

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