Peterborough City U13 Girls Soccer Team Dubbed Kingston Jr. Gaels Cup Champions

Peterborough City U13 Girls soccer team returned from Kingston champions after winning the Kingston Jr. Gaels Cup on the weekend.

Top Row (L-R): Sydney Smith, Bridgette Powers, Kathryn Murphy, Grace Plunkett, Sophie Snajdr, Kayla Leeson, Elaina Wilson, Payton Rogers, Lily-May Borges, Brynne Bartleman. Bottom Row (L-R): Gabrielle Savoy, Charlotte Donaldson, Taylor Bidgood, Danika Jacobs, Ellie Lewington, Allie Hamilton, Lily-Elizabeth Papageorge, Lyla Simpson.

During round robin play Peterborough City went undefeated winning against Belleville 5-0, 2-0 over Sea Valley Blazers from Cornwall and drawing 1-1 against their future championship opponent Grimbsy Griffins.

In the Semi-Finals the team squared off against the host club Kingston Jr. Gaels and were victorious in a hard fought 1-0 win. Grace Plunkett broke free on a breakaway and scored the goal putting one past the Jr. Gaels keeper.

The Championship game ended in a 0-0 draw and went to penalty kicks.  Brynne Bartleman and Sophie Snajdr both scored on their penalty kicks.  Peterborough City Goalie and Tournament MVP Ellie Lewington made two penalty kick saves as Peterborough City went on to win 2-1 on penalty kicks.

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Annual Heritage Hunt Invites Peterborough To Test Architectural Knowledge

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) has launched their annual Heritage Hunt contest inviting residents to test their knowledge of Peterborough’s architectural heritage for the chance to win great local prizes.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The contest involves identifying 34 architectural details on buildings in a defined area of the city. All details are visible from the sidewalk and both sides of the street are in play.  

This year’s hunt will take place downtown. Many of the highlighted properties are designated heritage sites and are recipients of the City’s Façade Improvement Grant. It’s a great chance to explore the downtown, which is currently being studied as a potential Heritage Conservation District.

“PKAR is proud to sponsor the 2022 Heritage Hunt in the City of Peterborough. Heritage features add character and beauty to our city, fostering a sense of identity and community; they serve as a reminder to each of us that our city’s history belongs to us all, newcomers and long-time residents alike.”

Prizes will be awarded in both individual and group categories for the correct identification of the most architectural elements on the clue sheet. Prizes were generously donated by the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and feature great offerings from local downtown businesses.

The Heritage Hunt contest closes Aug. 1.

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Peterborough Police Investigate Shooting With One Man Sent to Hospital; Three Impaired Driving Arrests Over the Weekend

Peterborough Police Service are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Dalhousie Street and Stewart Street Monday morning.

Three impaired driving arrests since Friday as reported in a press release on Monday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The emergency call regarding the shooting was made around 11 a.m. on Monday. A man was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and then taken by helicopter to a Toronto hospital. 

Peterborough Police do not believe this is a random incident and assure this incident is currently not a threat to public safety. 

Detectives are investigating this incident with an increased police presence in the area. 

A 44-year-old Peterborough woman was charged Friday evening after a call of a possible impaired driver on Chemong Road and Towerhill Road parking lot area around 9:00 p.m.

Officers did a traffic stop on the vehicle and saw signs of impairment.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - drugs

• Drive motor vehicle - no licence (Highway Traffic Act)

• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)

• Fail to surrender insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 4. 

A 51-year-old Warkworth man also is facing charges of impaired driving after a call of a suspected impaired driver near Wolsely Street and Park Street North around 11:50 p.m. on Friday.

The vehicle was located near Wolsely Street and Donegal Street and had two flat tires on the right side while on the curb. Officers detected impairment signs in the driver upon investigation.

The Warkworth man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Drive motor vehicle in contravention of conditions (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impound. They were released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on July 27.

A 32-year-old City of Kawartha Lakes man is facing an impaired charge after an incident near Chemong Road and Wolsely Street around 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Officers were called to the area about a suspicious vehicle and discovered signs of impairment with the driver upon arrival.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - drugs

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 2.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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4th Line Theatre Announces 2022 Young Company Members

4th Line Theatre, Trent University’s Traill College and Lakefield College School have announced the 2022 Young Company, a group of young, diverse regional artists and performers, who will work with industry professionals to produce livestream virtual play readings and performance pieces this summer.

2021 Young Company.

This announcement comes as part of the Emerging VOICES Youth Apprenticeship Program.

“We are so pleased to support 4th Line Theatre’s Young Company program,” said Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation of Lakefield College School. “As an independent school with a robust co-curricular arts program, we have seen first-hand how important the performing arts can be in a young person’s development, offering a venue for them to express themselves creatively and build confidence, both on and off the stage. We hope to see more young performers flourish at 4th Line Theatre.”

Following the success of 2021 Young Company, 4th Line Theatre have partnered with Lakefield College School to further develop the exciting Young Company initiative. Young Company members will train with industry professionals Victoria Cutler, Pat Maitland, Rebecca Birrell, Simone Georges and Melissa Wotherspoon to bring scripts to life and create original work.

The 2022 Young Company is led by Young Company Coordinator Rebecca Birrell and its members are: Mackenzie Airhart, Norah Appleby, Sarah Bubteina, Jack Chesla, Zoe Dunaway, Aimee Gordon, Ava Imeson, Laurin Isiekwena, Annie Mancini, Sidney Moon, Ivy Morgan, Neveah Taylor and Bunni Verbal.

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Ride Don't Hide Event Raises Over $23,000 For New Mobile Mental Health Clinic

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (CMHA HKPR’s) Ride Don’t Hide event raised over $23,000 for the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, on June 18.

Photo courtesy of CMHAHKPR.

The event took place at Heritage Pavilion and was sponsored by Toms Heating and Cooling.

“CMHA HKPR would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, riders, donors, and volunteers. This event would not have been possible without each and every one of you and we are thrilled to have raised over $23,000 to support the launch of the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic,” says Jack Veitch, Manager of Community Engagement and Education with CMHA HKPR.

Due to the storm that occurred in Peterborough over the May Long Weekend, CMHA HKPR had to change the event location from Nicholls Oval to Heritage Pavilion. This change meant that the physical rides were cancelled, but participants were still able to gather for a celebratory BBQ which included the closing ceremony and prizes for top fundraisers. Participants were encouraged to ride on their own before or following the ceremony.

“Although we weren’t able to facilitate the physical rides this year, we were thrilled with the turnout for the celebration ceremony and it was great to be able to gather together as a community for the first time since our 2019 Ride Don’t Hide event,” says Veitch.

All funds raised from the event will go towards the Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, ‘the Road Ahead,’ which CMHA HKPR launched this fall.

‘The Road Ahead,’ will serve Peterborough and County, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland, providing mental health and addictions care to under-resourced and underserviced communities via a retro-fitted vehicle.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Reclaimed Garden Co., The Cheesy Fromage, The MomBod Project and Revelstoke Bake House

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…

Jackie Briggs recently opened Reclaimed Garden Co. in Young’s Point.

Located within the same historic building as the Young’s Point General Store, Briggs loves to create unique new garden décor items using reclaimed material. The store is full of clever repurposed products as well as lots of new décor and gift ideas. Open seven days a week, stop in at Young’s Point or check out the Instagram page.

The Cheesy Fromage in Lakefield had a soft opening last week.

Owner Tanya Bailey describes the business as one part dine-in for cheese, charcuterie, wine and beer and one part market with a variety of cheeses, charcuterie and gourmet food.

Located at 25 Queen St., Lakefield, across from the town clock, Tania is planning to host regular events such as wine and French classes, wine and painting and special holiday events. Stop in and check out thecheesyfromage.com or follow The Cheesy Fromage on Instagram.

Photographer Heather Doughty strikes again with The MomBod Project.

Describes as “A feel good, positive body image, celebration of all those who identify as a Mom,” the project tackles the negative stereotypes through upbeat, powerful images and stories.

You can visit the portraits in person at the Venture North Building, at the corner of George and King Street in Downtown Peterborough or online at inspirethewomensportraitproject.com. You can also check out Heathe4rs other projects including She Inspires Me, Day of the Girl and Women in Farming.

The Revelstoke Bake House is a new fully vegan bakery, that recently opened at 372 Water Street, in the former Food Shop location, which recently expanded next door to take over The Planet Bakery.

Revelstoke offers plant-based baked goods including pastries, cookies and muffins. They use fresh and locally sourced ingredients, along with hot and cold drinks. Co-owned by husband and wife duo Con and Tasha Clarkins, the bake shop is a sister to their Revelstoke Cafe vegan restaurant at 641 George St. Stop in or find Revelstoke Bake House on Instagram.

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Springbrook Man Returns From Ukraine Farm With A Full Belly A Grateful Heart And Plans To Return

Springbrook’s David Black has returned from a three weeks of helping at a Ukrainian farm and is already planning his return.

David, Ivanka and her family. Photo courtesy of David Black.

When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Black couldn’t sit back and watch.

His first plan of action was to travel to Poland and help to to transport those fleeing Ukraine away from the Poland/Ukraine border.

He and another man stayed for three weeks, drove thousands of kilometers around Europe and delivered many individuals and families to a safe place. When Black returned to Canada he knew he had to go back to help, but decided after too many hours in a vehicle he needed a different approach.

Through connections he made on his first mission, he was put in contact with a farm in need of help in the rural town of Polonne, Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Government has exempted farmers from military duty, though Black points out that many are still volunteering, leaving many farms without adequate help.

Ivanka and her brother Sasha. Photo by David Black.

Black’s journey began on June 9, when he took off from Toronto with a suitcase of medical supplies he planned to deliver to a mutual friend in Lviv. Thanks to delays, he arrived in Lviv later than expected, when the city was already under curfew, meaning the supplies could not be picked up. The new plan became getting the supplies to Kyiv, no matter what.

Sitting in the cabin of his train, a paramedic from California approached Black. Perhaps grateful he had found another English speaker, Black soon learned that this man was heading to Kyiv.

“I said to him ‘I think we were meant to meet’,” said Black.

The paramedic took the supplies and Black later received an email saying ‘please know you saved lives’.”

David’s host Ivanka. Photo by David Black.

Upon arriving at his new home for the next three weeks, Black says he was greeted with massive servings of borscht, language barriers, incredible hospitality and many new friends.

The permaculture centre, Nasivanky, consists of 5 hectares of greenhouses, fields, flowers, organic crops and plenty of heirloom plants. It is lead by a woman named Ivanka, who Black came to refer to as ‘boss lady’.

“She became ‘Boss Lady’,” he said. “She was so sweet but when it came time to give an order everyone listened.”

Ivanka lives at the farm with her family, while her younger brother Sasha is serving in the military.

Sasha was able to return home for a visit during Black’s stay.

“He volunteered the day the war started. They were so so happy to have him back for a while.”

After three weeks of labour, big meals and tours around Ukraine, Black returned to Canada.

Upon his return, he is already planning his next trip, back to Nasivanky.

“I plan to go in October but even if something happens, if I need to go sooner or later, I’ll get there no matter what.”

Black says that while he did plenty of work there he doesn’t feel like he made a huge difference, but that wasn’t the point.

“People ask me if my labours on the farm really made a difference and no, they did not,” he said. “But what made a difference was the boost to the morale for the people. that somebody else in the world cared. The gratitude that they have for Canada is immense, it really is. A lot of people say ‘Why don’t you just help somebody here?’ well everybody can help somebody here. Not everybody can pick up and do what I did. So let the people here do what they can do, and let me go do what I can do.”

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Peterborough Petes Tucker Robertson Taken 123rd in NHL Entry Draft By Seattle Kraken

Peterborough Petes forward Tucker Robertson is heading to the Pacific Midwest as he was drafted 123rd overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Robinson was narrowly missed by the Toronto Maple Leafs as they held the 122nd pick, using it on goaltender Dennis Hildeby. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Robertson has become the first-ever Pete drafted by the Seattle Kraken since the team’s inception last year.

He knotted 41 goals and 40 assists for 81 points in 68 games with the Petes.

“Relentless and determined player with good creativity,” said Joey Tenute, NHL scout. “Works hard away from the puck.”

Robertson (#22) after scoring against the Sudbury Wolves on the Petes’ 2021-22 home opener game on Oct. 14 last year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Petes President Dave Pogue and assistant coach Andrew Verner were in attendance at the Bell Centre in Montréal with Robertson where the draft was held.

Robertson will join fellow OHLer and Kingston Frontenac, Shane Wright, who was drafted fourth by Seattle.

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Peterborough Challenger Baseball Hosting Friendship Games This Weekend

Peterborough Challenger Baseball is hosting their second ‘Friendship Games’ after taking two years off due to COVID-19 this Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program designed to empower children, youth and adults, living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.

In 2019, they hosted their first-ever ‘Friendship Games’ with plans to host it annually though COVID-19 put a pause on their plans.

Saturday will see teams from London and Hamilton competing at Bowers Park.

Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. with the first game beginning at 10:05 a.m.

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Peterborough Recognizes First Ever International Paramedics Day

Friday marks the first ever International Paramedics Day, meant to recognize and celebrate the work carried out by paramedics around the world.

In 2018, Peterborough Paramedics became the first EMS Service in North America to pilot an integrated driving experience. File Photo.

July 8 marks the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, a French surgeon and military doctor who is credited with introducing field hospitals, ambulance services, and first-aid practices to the battlefield. He is often referred to as the 'father of modern-day ambulance services'.

This day comes after Peterborough Paramedic Services experienced their busiest year in 2021.

According to a report released in March of this year, 2021 saw 19,305 emergency/urgent calls, up 13.24 per cent from 2020.

Peterborough Paramedics responded to a total of 38,439 calls in 2021, compared to 34,112 calls in 2020.

In celebration of the day, Peterborough County will be featuring some of Peterborough’s paramedics on their Facebook page.

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