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54-40 Returns To Del Crary Park For Wednesday Night Musicfest
/54-40, multi Juno Award-‐nominated Canadian alternative rock band, will perform at Del Crary Park on Wednesday at Peterborough Musicfest.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.
Formed in 1980 by high school pals Neil Osborne and Brad Merritt, 54-‐40 was featured heavily on Canadian rock charts from the mid 1980s to the late 1990s on the strength of hit songs such as She-‐La, Ocean Pearl, Luv You, Baby Ran and I Go Blind – the latter inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021.
In addition, three 54-‐40 albums – Dear Dear (1992), Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret (1994) and Trusted By Millions (1996) were certified platinum while 1998’s Since When earned gold status. 2018’s Keep On Walking was the band’s 14th album.
Having headlined Peterborough Musicfest in late July 2019, 54-‐40 returns to Del Crary Park with Osborne (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Merritt (bass) joined by Dave Genn (lead guitar), Matt Johnson (drums) and David Osborne (organ/saxophone).
This event is completely free, with first come first served seating. It is suggested that concert goers bring a lawn chair or chairs will be available to rent at the venue.
If a storm occurs during a concert, a cancellation announcement will be made from the stage. Peterborough Musicfest will not issue a cancellation call until 7:45 p.m. fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of 8 p.m. Rescheduling of cancelled concerts is not guaranteed.
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Hometown PTBO: 15-Year-Old Stella Burke and Her Early Lacrosse Career Including Winning the World Lacrosse Youth Festival
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We talk with 15-year-old lacrosse player Stella Burke about career highlights including winning the recent World Lacrosse Youth Festival with Team Ontario in Townson, Md. and her outlook for collegiate lacrosse.
Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development Accepted To Circular Cities & Regions Initiative Peer-to-Peer Network Initiative
/The City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, together with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED), have been accepted to the Circular Cities & Regions Initiative Peer-to-Peer Network Initiative (CCRI).
Photo by Luke Best.
The CCRI provides important access to mentorship and support from advisors representing leading Canadian and international circular economy educators and practitioners. By the end of this program, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County will develop their circular economy roadmaps and action plans for their corporate plans and policies.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas region has a long and celebrated history of pursuing sustainable and innovative initiatives through Sustainable Peterborough and Green Economy Peterborough.
“The City of Peterborough is committed to climate action. We worked with our County partners through Sustainable Peterborough on the Climate Change Action Plan and continue to build on that partnership to advance our region’s sustainability goals,” said Mayor Diane Therrien, City of Peterborough. “We are excited to join the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative and expand our collaboration with other leaders in sustainability and best climate practices nationwide.”
Participating in the CCRI will shift towards greater circularity and reduce the region’s ‘embodied carbon’ footprint, thus supporting the local Climate Change Action Plan and vision to build a strong economy based on partnerships, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability.
City of Peterborough Releases List of Services For Civic Holiday Monday
/The City of Peterborough has released a list of City facilities that are closed or have modified service for the Civic Holiday on Monday.
Photo by Luke Best.
There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection.
Open
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/holiday service schedule on Aug. 1
Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N.: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E.: noon to 5 p.m.
Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr.: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Healthy Planet Arena at 911 Monaghan Rd. is open 7 a.m. to midnight for scheduled user groups
Splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. Lifeguard supervision is provided at the beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wading pools are supervised from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For locations and more information, please visit peterborough.ca/splash
Public washrooms in City parks are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The facilities in Jackson Park close daily at 5 p.m. Visitors to Del Crary Park can access washroom facilities at the Marina.
Emergency shelter services can be accessed at 705-926-0096
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386
Closed
City Hall at 500 George St. N., including the Tax Office, Clerk’s Office and Building Services
Arenas administrative offices, the Kinsmen Centre and the Peterborough Memorial Centre
Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St.
City-County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd.
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd.
Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. N.
Provincial Offences Act Office at 99 Simcoe St.
Social Services Office at 178 Charlotte St.
City-operated child care centres
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Peterborough Public Health Holds First Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic
/Beginning Aug. 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is hosting the first Monkeypox vaccine clinic at the Sexual Health Clinic announced on Wednesday.
Stock photo.
Eligible residents will be provided with a single dose of Imvamune as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The clinic is not intended for close contact with a confirmed or probable case of monkeypox according to PPH. Residents who think they might be a close contact are advised to immediately call their health care provider or Peterborough Public Health to report their status and receive guidance.
Appointments can be booked by calling the Sexual Health Clinic at 705-748-2021 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time.
“The World Health Organization now describes Monkeypox as a public health emergency of international concern,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health. “Peterborough Public Health encourages all eligible members of the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men community who are at high receive protection through vaccination before exposure.”
There have been 326 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario since Monday according to PPH. Peterborough Public Health has had two confirmed cases during that time.
The vaccine may prevent monkeypox infection or prevent the development of severe symptoms as stated in the press release. Currently, there is a limited supply of Imvamune® in Ontario.
Eligibility:
Anyone over 18 who meets the requirements, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine within the past four weeks and at least one of the following is eligible for the vaccine:
Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past two months
Have had two or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to
Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (i.e., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to or who work/volunteer in these settings
Have had anonymous sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using hookup apps) or may be planning to
Engage in sex work or may be planning to and their sexual contacts
Residents who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or breastfeeding may be at higher risk for severe illness from a Monkeypox infection. These residents should contact a Public Health Nurse at 705-743-1000, ext. 131 for consideration of PrEP if they are at risk of contracting Monkeypox.
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Voice of Business: New Report Lays Out the Implications of Sourcing Aggregates From Further Away
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Aggregates are big business in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. We mine them, ship them, and consume them.
A new report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), commissioned by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, titled The Long Haul: Examining the Implications of Far-From-Market Aggregates examines the value, impact and implications of mining, hauling and consuming aggregates.
Aggregates include gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, marble, granite, and other materials. It is used directly in construction as well as in the production of products like cement and concrete. It is a core product in most construction and infrastructure projects.
In 2019, production of new aggregates was worth $1.7 billion in Ontario, paying out $806 million in labour income and employing 13,400 people.
Central Eastern Ontario, an area that includes Peterborough and the Kawarthas and the surrounding areas to the east and north, produced 22 million tonnes of aggregates, contributing $222 million to our GDP and directly employing more than 1,500 people.
Very little can be built without aggregates, making it a major contributor to Ontario’s $51 billion construction industry (2019).
It’s a product that is required in large amounts. Its value is inherently tied to the cost of getting it to market.
The report makes the case for keeping aggregate production near where construction and industry need it. The further it is hauled from, the more expensive it gets, the larger its carbon footprint, and the more trucks that are needed to get it there.
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is dotted with quarries, but can’t keep up with its own supply needs. The GTHA consumes approximately 73 million tonnes of aggregate while producing only 25 million tonnes. This means that aggregate mining in areas like Peterborough and the Kawarthas plays a key role in not only our own development, but that of our larger neighbours.
Development in Ontario is not showing any signs of slowing. The GTHA is expected to consume 1.5 billion tonnes of aggregates by 2041. Our region is experiencing its own period of growth. The industry will continue to find efficiencies in production, recycling, and design, but demand for new product will continue. If quarries close or are not allowed to expand, aggregate consumers will simply buy it from further away.
The GTHA is increasingly relying on pits and quarries further away and can expect to exhaust all close-to-market aggregate production supply within the next 10 to 15 years.
The current average hauling distance for close-to-market production is 35 km. As those are exhausted, that average is expected to increase to 110 km (i.e. Peterborough to Toronto). This will increase the haulage cost from $5.92/tonne to $12.67 for a one-way trip. For a 32-tonne truck load, that’s a one-way
increase of $216 per load. These costs will be passed on to builders, increasing the cost of things like homes, roads, and bridges.
Longer distances also mean trucks will not be able to make as many trips per day, requiring more trucks and more time driving. Sourcing aggregates further from market is expected to burn an additional 32.8 million litres of fuel, generating an extra 88,594 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
The report from the OCC is an examination of the industry and is not directly an advocacy item. What’s clear is the value of the industry, its integral role in our communities, and the implications for hauling aggregates from further distances – increased costs and pollution.
As our region grows and becomes more populated, conflict with pit and quarry operations will increase. There are legitimate concerns regarding dust, noise, air quality, water quality, and truck traffic. But simply saying “not in our backyard” is not going to be a helpful approach. Peterborough and the Kawarthas is a thriving aggregate producer for our own needs and those of our neighbours. We need to be proactive with this sector by addressing concerns, minimizing environmental impacts, and finding ways to integrate pit and quarry operations within our community.
Content provided by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
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Innovation Cluster Welcomes New Members To Board Of Directors
/Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors; Christine Crandell, Jason Wight, and Charlie Atkinson.
Charlie Atkinson, Jason Wight and Christine Crandell. Photos courtesy of Innovation Cluster.
The Innovation Cluster began searching for qualified new professionals to join the Board earlier this year, ultimately choosing Crandell, Wight, and Atkinson based on their varying expertise, service to the community, and personal experiences.
All new members will contribute in bringing greater advancement, job opportunities, and growth to Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
“We could not be happier to welcome three such exceptional people to our Board. Every person brings rich expertise and varying perspectives that will enhance the Board’s ability to support the Innovation Cluster’s goals and strategies, ultimately benefiting local entrepreneurism and our community,” said Michael Skinner, Innovation Cluster CEO.
Crandell is the President of NBS Consulting Group, Inc. (d/b/a New Business Strategies), a global customer experience and strategy consultancy. She is a recognized expert in customer experience, strategic planning, and digital transformation serving Fortune 1000 and growth stage companies worldwide. Christine has been an advisor to companies such as Coupa (NASDAQ: COUP) and Social Dynamx, and has led M&A due diligence for Good Technologies/Blackberry.
Wight is the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Innovation at Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) as well as the Founder of ‘X-LAB.’, an innovation accelerator that fosters creative thinking across OPG, develops new revenue streams, and drives efficiency improvements. As an Engineer in Physics with great leadership abilities, Wight has held a variety of leadership positions over his tenure with OPG which led to his current role as Chief Information Officer where he advances technological solutions within OPG’s fleet and within the overall nuclear industry.
Atkinson has over 40 years of experience building teams, growing businesses, merging companies, optimizing P&L’s, restructuring, and more for a variety of corporations such as Xerox, Kodak, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise where he retired in 2017. A year after retirement, Atkinson founded his new consultancy, The Winning Practice, which provides results-inspired strategic excellence focusing on four key areas: people, partnerships, productivity and profitability. Atkinson is also on the National Board of Directors for ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada).
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Beau Dixon To Celebrate Black Music On Emancipation Day With Free Concert
/In recognition of Emancipation Day, Beau Dixon will be putting on a show of a lifetime for the Peterborough community with a one-night performance of his Freedom Cabaret: The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music on August 2.
Beau Dixon and the cast of the Freedom Cabaret: The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music performing at the Stratford Festival in 2021, photo by David Hou.
