The Spoons To Kick Off Peterborough Musicfest On Canada Day
/Peterborough Musicfest presents Canadian New Wave band The Spoons on Friday at Del Crary Park.
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Canada Day Parade Is Back On the Streets After a Two-Year Hiatus
/With last year celebrated “at home” and 2020’s being cancelled, the annual Canada Day Parade toured through George Street with 20 different organizations leading the charge on Friday.
The parade began at Confederation Square Park and City Hall and ended at Morrow Park. The parade’s theme was “Together Again” in reference to the parade being in-person after being postponed for two years.
Pre-parade activities included the bike decorating contest, Canada Day tattoos and flags. The Electric City Swing band sang “O Canada” prior to the parade.
A “Happy Birthday Canada” cake at City Hall was featured and given out to anyone in attendance.
Groups such as the Lions Club, Peterborough Petes, Peterborough Paramedics, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Century 21 Lakers and more took part in the return to the nation’s festivities.
Trent University Hosts 16th Annual Golf Tournament To Fundraise Student-Athlete Scholarship
/After taking a two-year break, the 16th President’s Excalibur Golf Tournament returned to the Quarry Golf Course on June 30, raising $65,000 for Trent Excalibur Green and White Scholarship Fund on Thursday.
Photo By Luke Best.
The scholarship is awarded to exceptional first-year student-athletes at Trent University.
“With the support of all our partners, Trent Athletics has been able to develop and grow our high-performance Excalibur varsity program.” said Tariq Al-idrissi, Trent vice president of finance and administration. “We will continue to be able to recruit the best and the brightest to Trent, enhancing the overall varsity student-athlete high-performance experience.”
UN Peacekeepers Monument Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Downtown Peterborough
/Roughly 250 gathered at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new UN Peacekeepers Monument at Peterborough’s latest park on the corner of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street on Friday morning.
(From left to right) Retd Maj Lea-Anne Quinn, MGen Lewis W. MacKenzie and Rev. Frank Patrick at the Un Peacekeepign monument at the partially-completed park on Charlotte and Aylmer Street. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Peacekeeping veterans shared brief stories during the ceremony and honoured their fallen soldiers. The national anthem and ‘God Save the Queen” was sung by Rhema Christian School students.
Recent Syrian refugees were honoured and welcomed during the event. They sang songs showing their appreciation for Canada.
The monument was created by Studio F Minus’s Brad Hindson, Mitchell Chan and Michael Simon. It was commissioned from the City in 2017 and cost roughly $100,000 to build.
The two pillars have mirrors with a blue square near the top. Hindson says the design was a metaphor and homage to the duty Peacekeepers have.
“Peacekeepers have to cross invisible borders,” he said. “The blue square turns into a dotted line and dotted lines on maps represent borders so you’re actually crossing a border as you come through.”
The monument has been with a quote from Bill Steedman, former case manager of the Peterborough Constituency Office:
“From all across Canada, they came,
From coast to coast to coast.
There was no cry for victory on their lips,
Only a prayer for peace.
They sought not to impose their way,
Only to preserve those most elusive ideals:
Peace and humanity.
Some came home broken,
Some came home not at all.
For all of those who stood their ground,
We stand for them.” - Bill Steedman
City Of Peterborough Accepting Informal Bids For Annual Bulk Wood Sale
/The City of Peterborough invites informal quotes for the annual sale of bulk wood from trees removed from municipal property by City forestry staff.
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This sale includes approximately 250 trees of various sizes, averaging 18 inches in diameter. The bulk wood sale excludes the ash trees in accordance with the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Program.
The successful bidder will purchase all the wood for the year, and is required to take all the wood, not just selected parts.
The award of the bulk wood sale will be based upon the following criteria:
Distance from the Public Works Yard, 791 Webber Ave, to the bidder’s drop-off location. The drop site will be cleared of wood once a week.
Ease of access to the drop-off site, including summer and winter road conditions, any laneways must be maintained by the successful proponent.
The City of Peterborough reserves the right to renew this contract for up to an additional two years.
For further details, or to submit a quote, please email Sean Adey, Supervisor – Public Works Division, City of Peterborough sadey@peterborough.ca.
The submission deadline is July 15 at 3 p.m.
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Canada Day Events In Peterborough And Surrounding Areas
/Canada Day is Friday and The City of Peterborough as well as the townships surrounding it have big plans to celebrate.
Photo courtesy of Trent Hills.
The City of Peterborough:
Pre-parade ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake, free entertainment, activities for the kids in the park and enter the bike decorating contest. Prizes for the best use of the theme (Back Together) for ages 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. Register for the bike decorating contest at 11 a.m. at Confederation Square Park across from City Hall.
Parade will begin at noon and head south on George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.
Lessons from the Land:
Nimkii Osawamick, founder of Dedicated Native Awareness, will be leading a beading circle and sharing teachings. "Lessons from the Land" from 1:00 to 3:30pm at Beavermead Pavilion to make a friendship bracelet that can be given to an Indigenous friend to build new bridges. All materials will be supplied.
Douro-Dummer:
This years parade theme is ‘Reunited’.
Parade to begin at 2:30 p.m. at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 will run south towards the village.
Those interested in entering a float, bicycle or walking should meet at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 at 2 p.m.
Asphodel Norwood:
Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre (88 Alma St., Norwood)
Rain or Shine*
* Bring a lawn chair
Schedule of events
2:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Lions Club BBQ
3:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies:
O' Canada
Introductions & Greetings
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Family Events:
Canada Day Crafts
Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Course
Cupcake Decorating
Lawn Games
Freezies courtesy of Norwood Swans
3:30 p.m. | Bicycle Parade
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Face Painting
3:30 p.m. | Live Music
4:00 p.m. | Dunk Tank
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick-Up Ball Hockey (Basketball court)
5:00 p.m. | Fire Truck pull
Dusk | Fireworks
Cavan - Monaghan:
Cavan Monaghan Community Centre 986 County Rd 10, Millbrook. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The day will include bouncy castles, BBQ, cake, crafts, DJ, bike raffle and other prizes.
Havelock - Belmont - Methuen:
Parade starts on Oak st at 11 a.m. heading east on George St., Victoria, King and to the park for a BBQ.
Live music in the park by Kevin Whitney. Outdoor games for adults and kids beginning at 12:30. Roller Skating at The Havelock Community Centre from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction with all proceeds going to the families that lost their home to a fire in June.
Otonabee - South - Monaghan:
Parade begins at 10 a.m. at North Shore Public School and ends at OSM Fire Station 1. Refreshments and celebration will follow at the fire station.
Trent Hills:
Campbellford:
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. : Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Members of the Campbellford Rotary Club serve a pancake breakfast complete with pancakes, sausages and Watson's Maple Syrup to enjoy on them. $8 for adults 12 and over. $4 for children under 12. Special rate for a family of 4 is $20.
9 a.m. - Entertainment by Phoxy Music. Phil & Roxy are a husband and wife duo who call themselves Phoxy Music. Their warm harmonies are featured in a vast catalogue of music including original compositions and songs from the 1960’s on up.
Park Activities: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy children's activities in the park. Games, crafts, face painting, food booth, Blades of Glory demonstrations, bicycle obstacle course, Trent Hills Fire Department displays and more!
10 a.m. : Teddy Bear Parade led by Sparky the Fire Dog! Dress up your teddy bears and Celebrate Canada Day with a parade through Old Mill Park. New for 2022: Bike Parade- Decorate your bike for Canada Day! Following the parade stop by the Bike Action Trent Hills Booth for a bike check-up and try out the bicycle obstacle course.
10:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents Challenge the Knight. "Challenge a Knight" pits very brave and very young wanna-be sword fighters vs our amazing and Battle hardened Knights in an ultimate showdown.
11:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents the Knight Duel. Cheer for your favourite warriors as they fight toward victory in this blood-pumping medieval combat.
12 p.m. : Official Ceremonies with greetings from dignitaries; Singing of O’Canada and Serving of Canada Day cupcakes.
Warkworth:
Warkworth's Canada Celebration starts July 1 at 11 a.m. Lots of great performers playing lots of great tunes for you, and as always the Trent Hills Firefighters will be cooking up delicious hot dogs for you and the Warkworth Community Service Club will have all kinds of delicious snacks for everyone, and a Jumpy Castle for the kids! ALL of this is free. Hope to see you in the patch and in Warkworth at the Old Mill Park this week! The festivities start at 11 a.m.
Hastings:
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Hastings Fire Station Open House. Stop by Station 2 in Hastings for an open house. BBQ, hot dogs and drinks. See the trucks, and talk with firefighters.
1 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 BBQ
4 p.m. - Canada Day Parade: Celebrate Canada Day with the annual parade. Decorated bikes & wagons, old cars and floats are welcome to participate. Route along Front Street to begin at the Pavilion.
Following the Parade - The Singing of O Canada will be led by Adrianna Hopman at the Gazebo. Hopman is a 15 yr old Country Singer, Recording Artist and Songwriter.
6 p.m. - Live Entertainment at the Gazebo.
8:30 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 Dance (upstairs). Watch the fireworks from the patio.
Dusk - Award-winning Fireworks Display brought to you by the Trent Hills Firefighters. Please be generous when you see Firefighters and volunteers passing the boot for donations to support the fireworks display.
Electric City Football Club Supporters, The Current 1819, Back In the Stands This Saturday
/After an investigation of an alleged racial slur committed on Electric City Football Club’s (ECFC) supporter group ‘The Current 1819’ on June 15, are returning to the stands for this Saturday’s men’s game against the Woodbridge Strikers.
The Current 1819 enter the stands to drum beats and smoke bombs prior to each ECFC home game kickoff. Photo by Luke Best.
The team issued a statement regarding the 1819’s return as League1 Ontario as completed their investigation.
“Electric City FC is excited to welcome back The Current 1819 to Fleming Field for this weekend’s Men’s ECFC match against Woodbridge Strikers as the team makes a push for the playoffs!
We thank them for their support and co-operation during the investigation which is now complete with an official statement expected by the League and both Clubs next week. We also want to thank The Current 1819 leadership and its members for working with us to ensure we are creating a positive, enjoyable and exciting ECFC game-day experience for all.” - Electric City Football Club
The incident occurred during a women’s game against the Simcoe County Rovers FC when a member of 1819 allegedly hurled a racial slur at the opposing team’s goalkeeper.
Several players have condemned the supposed actions and say that racism has no place in the sport in prior interviews. During the first 12 seconds of the following men’s match on June 22, ECFC, BVB IA Waterloo and the officials took a knee in silent protest of the incident and display a sign of unity.
“That's a very serious matter, very sensitive and I stand with my fellow teammates collectively,” said Ethan Gopaul, ECFC forward. “There's no place for that here and we both agree that it's very important that it's made clear that we both support that.”
“We pretty much wanted to show both on and off the field that there's no tolerance for that," said Josh Panello, ECFC defender. "Collectively as a group, that's one of the best ways to show it is in front of our home fans.”
The supporters released a statement a day after the controversial game.
“The Current 1819 set out from the start to be an inclusive group of passionate football supporters. Our goal is to create an environment that our players feel supported in, and visiting teams dread coming to, because they know we are the 12th person for our team.
However, there is a line. We strongly condemn any acts of racism or bigotry.
The code of conduct that covers fan behaviour at Fleming Stadium was co-created by Electric City FC and the Current. Any individual members found to be in violation will be asked to leave the group and supporters' end of the stadium. This has been our policy from the first home match. None of our members, or any of the security staff present in our section were aware of any racist language from the Current last night. The Current will be giving our full support to the club and League One Ontario in all investigations about last night's allegations, as racism has no home in football.” - David Barney, The Current 1819
The men’s game kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. against the Woodbridge Strikers at Fleming College.
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Over $4,500 Raised For Special Olympic Athletes In Charity Lacrosse Game
/Over $4,500 was raised at the Cradle for Special Olympics in a friendly lacrosse game between Team Educator/Boro Boys and the Peterborough Lakers at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday.
(From left to right) Kristy Wasson, Bill Chapman and Robert Hope in the ceremonial faceoff before the game between the Team Educator/Boro Boys and Peterborough Lakers. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Teachers, the Boro Boys and members of the 1967 undefeated Peterborough PCOs took on the Peterborough Lakers (both past and present) to a 16-16 draw.
Raffles, admission fees and donation boxes contributed to the fundraiser for the one-day event. All proceeds benefit Special Olympic athletes in a variety of ways.
"The money can fund a lot of things,” said Ernie Ellement, Boro Boys founder. “It could be as something as simple as sports equipment to helping some families with registrations."
