Let's Dance As Bowie Tribute Hits Del Crary Park Stage On Saturday
/The Bowie Lives featuring Peterborough’s own Michael Bell will hit the stage at Del Crary Park on Saturday.
Photo by Luke Best.
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Trinity United Church Boosts Four Peterborough Programs With Outreach Fund
/The Congregation of the recently disbanded Trinity United Church Peterborough has announced the establishment of The Trinity United Church Peterborough Outreach Fund. This fund will continue Trinity’s support to charities doing incredibly important work in the community.
Members at Trinity United Church. Photo courtesy of Trinity United Church social media.
This Fund will provide financial support to Trinity’s Outreach Mission for the next ten years.
Trinity has announced that the following organizations have been selected to receive support from this newly created fund:
• YES Shelter for Youth and Families
• Nourish – a program of the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
• Friends of Honduran Children, and
• School for Young Moms – a program of the Peterborough Child and Family Centres
With the initial investment in the Fund of $250,000, over the next ten years YES and Nourish will receive at least $12,000 each per year. Friends of Honduran Children and School for Young Moms will receive at least $3,000 each per year.
Trinity United Church was established in 1872. In 2021 the Congregation made the decision to disband as of June 2022. Measures were taken over the past year to ensure that the faith-based mission of the Congregation continues into the future.
City Of Peterborough Recognizing Emancipation Day On August 1
/Emancipation Day, which brings awareness to the history of the enslavement of Black and Indigenous Peoples on these lands, and is an opportunity to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada and those who fought enslavement, is recognized in Canada on August 1.
File Photo.
August 1 marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect in Britain and its settler-colonial nation states around the world, including the colonies that would become Canada.
"Ending anti-black racism and discrimination is not a one-time project. It is work that requires ongoing efforts to address systemic barriers, challenge existing biases, and reimagine our collective culture,” said Reem Ali, Inclusion Officer. “We must take a deeper look into how Black people are navigating their belonging in this community through oppression and opportunity.”
A recording of a conversation with Ali and City Councillor Kemi Akapo can be viewed on the City’s Instagram account.
On August 1, Ali invites the community to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.
This Emancipation Day:
Call out systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination;
Attend local events celebrating Black communities, both this weekend and throughout the year;
Use your social position to centre and amplify Black voices;
Support individuals and organizations fighting anti-Blackness;
Educate yourself about Emancipation Day and the racist treatment of Black people in Canada and across the world, including Heritage Canada’s online resource about Emancipation Day. [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/emancipation-day.html]
Local events taking place on or around Emancipation Day:
Freedom Cabaret - The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music on Tuesday, August 2 at Peterborough Square courtyard (entrance at Charlotte Street and Water Street). Poet and community organizer Niambi from Black Lives Matter Nogojiwanong will be kicking off this evening of music, dancing, poetry, and celebration of community at 6:30 p.m. Beau Dixon and crew will be on at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
City Hall will be illuminated in red, yellow and green starting at dusk on August 1 in recognition of Emancipation Day.
Peterborough Petes Sign Fourth-Round Draft Pick to Standard Player Agreement
/It was the next step up in the hockey world for 16-year-old Braydon McCallum as the Peterborough Petes signed him to a standard player agreement in a contract signing held at Hybrid Sports on Thursday afternoon.
Petes general manager Michael Oke (left) introducing newest Pete Braydon McCallum at Hybrid Sports. McCallum scored eight goals and nine assists in the playoffs with the Brantford 99ers U16 AAA last season. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The Petes drafted McCallum in the fourth round, 69th overall in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The Petes did not have a second and third-round pick for that draft.
McCallum played for Brantford 99ers U16 AAA during the 2021-22 season with 22 goals and 26 assists for 48 points in 27 games. The centreman racked up three assists in four games at the OHL Cup.
“It was a great summer where I'm developing right now and getting better," said McCallum. “I can't wait to start the season and hopefully win an OHL Championship and the Memorial Cup.”
The Delhi, Ont.-born centreman says models his play after Stanley Cup champion and Colorado Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog.
"He's a leader,” explained McCallum. “He also plays the physical and skilled game."
“Through our evaluations, what really attracted us to Brayden was the fact that he demonstrated some skill and ability to compete,” said Michael Oke, Petes general Manager. “Game-in and game-out, every shift, he made something happen on the ice.”
Braydon is not the only family member in the OHL as his brother, Landon plays in the OHL for the Sudbury Wolves.
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Peterborough Public Health Warns Community Of Suspected Drug Poisoning
/Peterborough Public Health is warning the community of a suspected drug poisoning in the area.
A Narcan kit includes two doses of Naloxone, a nasal spray that is used to reverse overdoses in an emergency situation. File Photo.
In a release issued on Thursday PPH notes that Xylazine is appearing regularly in Ontario, and may be ‘cut’ or mixed into fentanyl, benzodiazepines or other drugs to produce a longer and stronger high.
Xylazine, or “Tranq”, is a veterinary drug that is not approved for human use.
Xylazine can have severe side effects including skin ulcers and infections, increased risk of drug poisoning and death.
Other effects include:
• Lowered heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
• Sedation, long blackouts, and coma
• Skin ulcers and abscesses that do not heal on their own
PPH urges those that use drugs to use them safely. Never use alone and always have Naloxone nearby.
Volunteers Collecting Donations To Send Kenya Lacrosse Team To World Championship
/Volunteers will be collecting donations for the Kenya Lacrosse team at Thursday nights Lakers game.
Kenyan lacrosse players sporting some PTBO gear. Photo courtesy of Ashlee Aitkin.
Ashlee Aitkin, general manager at Kawarthas Food Share, began volunteering with Kenya Lacrosse when the women’s team came to Peterborough for the World Champions in 2019.
Since then she has continued working with the organization and done what she can do to help from home.
On Thursday Aitkin and other volunteers will be at the doors of the memorial Centre to collect donations for the Kenya U21 boys lacrosse team.
The team will travel to Limerick, Ireland in two weeks to compete at the World Championship.
According to Aitkin it will cost approximately $200,000 to get the team to the championship. This includes airfare, accommodations, the proper VISA to allow them to stay and any tournament fees.
Those that are interested in donating but unable to attend tonight’s game are welcome to donate to the teams GoFundMe.
Peterborough Century 21 Lakers Fail To Clinch Second Place With 13-10 Loss
/The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers get one more chance to secure second place and a home Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) playoff game after losing to Brooklin Lacrosse Club 13-10 on the road at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre Wednesday night.
File photo.
Brooklin had an early 2-0 lead but the Lakers got going with a 6-1 run to lead 6-3 after the first.
Brooklin scored six of their own in the second to Peterborough’s two goals, giving the home team a 9-8 lead after two.
Peterborough could not repel Brooklin’s special teams as they netted two power play goals to seal the victory.
Kiel Matisz led the way offensively for Peterborough with three goals and a pair of assists. Connor Kearnan and Dyson Williams had four goals apiece and combined for four assists to lead Brooklin.
The Lakers are in third place sitting at one point Brooklin but can clinch second place in their home-and-home rematch Thursday night.
The winner between the two clubs gets a home playoff game for their first-round series.
Lakers game leaders:
Kiel Matisz (3-2)
Carson Moyer (2-2)
Matt Gilray (1-2)
Shawn Evans (1-2)
Holden Cattoni (1-2)
Taite Cattoni (1-1)
Keaton Zavitz (1-0)
Jordan Stouros (0-2)
Austin Hasen (0-2)
Alex Pace (0-1)
Mitch Ogilvie (0-1)
Mike Poulin: 21 saves
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54-40 Fills Del Crary Park With Biggest Show Of the Season For Peterborough Musicfest
/It was a packed house at Del Crary Park as rock band 54-40 had the city on their feet at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night.
The band wasted no time in getting the crowd pumped, opening with their hit song ‘Nice to Luv You.’ They followed their act with several more fan favourites such as She La, Ocean Pearl and I Go Blind. During their encore, the band slipped in a cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in the middle of their set.
This concert had the biggest attendance of the season according to Tracey Randall, Musicfest general manager.
“There are over 8,000 or 9,000 people here, she said. “This is more than the Sam Roberts band.”
Norwood Fair Announces Winners Of First Ever Wheat Competition
/This year, in it’s 154th year, the Norwood Fair has added a new category for local farmers to enter. Winners of the wheat competition were announced earlier this week.
Photo courtesy of The Norwood Fair.
