Electric City Football Club Men's Team Concludes Season with 0-0 Draw

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The Electric City FC Men’s side wrapped up their inaugural season with a 0-0 draw against St. Catharines Roma Wolves at Fleming College on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Electric City Football Club.

The team finished 10th in the league with an 8-7-6 record but failed to qualify for the playoffs. After registering a 3rd consecutive home draw. ECFC had rung off five consecutive home wins but went 0-1-4 in their last five home games.

ECFC controlled play and had the lion's share of chances but could not convert against St. Catharine’s goalkeeper Carson Provenzano.

ECFC defender Ben Vyfschaft said despite not making playoffs, there are many positives throughout the season.

“Obviously there was a lot of games where we did not get the result we wanted to,” he said. “I think we all know on the team that we play really well together. We just kind of had this roadblock of just finishing out games and closing out those three points, which really was the big reason why we did not get to be a part of that playoff push.”

Fellow Defender Zach Ellis-Hayden said the team could have gone farther with the team they had.

“It is a tough one to look back on,” he explained. “On the pitch I think we struggled at times to figure out how to click and so some results did not go our way. We had good moments but overall I think we have a great team of great players who hoped for and deserved a bit more.”

ECFC Head Coach Randy Ribeiro remarked on the opportunity to work with a group of great individuals each day throughout the season.

“I could not be more thankful to have had the opportunity to work with not only top players, but top people,” he said. “Guys that are aspiring to play at highest level they possibly can, showing up every day with good training habits. It made my job so difficult picking teams week to week but that is the best environment to be in as a coach.”

Things were not easy during their inaugural season but Ribeiro believes next year will be easier now that a platform has been made.

“The nice thing is that there is a foundation, we have got legs to stand on. There is something to build on here which I am really excited for and building something from the ground up is never easy and so I am so thankful to have that opportunity to be a part of Electric City in its inaugural year.”

Vyfschaft said that if the group stays together, they could be dangerous next season.

“It is our first season, I think we can build off of it and if we kind of work out those kinks and come back as the same group, I am positive that we can overcome that and have a strong season next year,” he said.

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Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park

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Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.

Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best

First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.

The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.

The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.

I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.

Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.

On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.

In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.

The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/

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Psychic Medium Theresa Caputo to Appear at the Peterborough Memorial Centre

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‘Long Island Medium’ star Theresa Caputo, is appearing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Nov. 5 announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Theresa will share personal stories about her life and deliver healing messages to audience members; giving people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them according to the press release.

“The Experience” brings Caputo face-to-face with fans as ‘Spirit’ guides her through the audience complete with a full-stage video.

“The Experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about seeing something life-changing” said Caputo. “It’s like Long Island Medium live, witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”

Caputo has made appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Live with Kelly and Michael,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Tamron Hall,” and “The Today Show.”

She has authored five books including NY Times Best Sellers “Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again” (2017) and “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” (2014).

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Peterborough Lakers Take 2-1 Series Lead With Back-To-Back Playoff Road Wins

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Back-to-back road wins gives Peterborough Century 21 Lakers a 2-1 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) series lead as they beat the Six Nations Chiefs, 11-7 Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday.

Doug Buchan making one of 34 saves on the night. The road team has won the first three games of the MSL final. Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and Peterborough Lakers.

Both teams were evenly contested after the first period ended 4-4. The Lakers managed to squeeze a one-goal lead after the second. The team clamped down on both ends scoring four goals in the third while holding Six Nations to one goal to earn the road win.

Shawn Evans and Mark Matthews each had a pair of goals and assists to lead the Lakers. Lakers goaltender Doug Buchan made 34 saves for the win. Cody Jamieson led Six Nations with a pair of goals and one assist while Doug Jamieson made 33 saves. 

Game four is on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Lakers Game Leaders:

  • Mark Matthews (2-2) 

  • Shawn Evans (2-2) 

  • Joe Resetarits (1-5) 

  • Kiel Matisz (1-3) 

  • Holden Cattoni (1-2) 

  • Thomas Hoggarth (1-1) 

  • Turner Evans (1-0) 

  • Cory Vitarelli (1-0) 

  • Matt Gilray (1-0) 

  • Paul Dawson (0-1) 

  • Jay Thorimbert (0-1) 

  • Chad Tutton (0-1) 

  • Doug Buchan: 34 saves 

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Synergys, Get Fishing, Nectar Co. and Peterborough Chamber

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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…

After 28 dedicated years, Jim Smyth has stepped down from Synergystix, the massage and fitness centre at 308 Charlotte St.

Jim has been a mentor to many Massage Therapists over the years, through both Synergystix and the Massage Therapy Clinic at Fleming College. A familiar face is taking over the ownership. Jennifer Reuby grew up in Peterborough, graduating from Fleming College in 2007. Jennifer has 15 years in the Massage Therapy industry, including the last eight years at Synergystix.

Get Fishing opened last year, mid-pandemic, with no grand opening, Harrison wanted to mark their first anniversary with a shoutout.

Owners Gord Trask and Cindy Thompson feature made-in-Ontario tackle, custom rods and rod repairs, reel service and repair and live bait. Their creative Tackle Take-out Window and online shop helped them through the last year. Located at 1057 Highway 7 E., stop in and check it out, or find them at getfishingontario.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

Congratulations to Rosalie Pearl, who recently launched her new keepsake jewelry company Nectar Co. Keepsake jewelry is hand-made, carefully designed, and one-of-a-kind and can be used to preserve everything from hair, ashes of loved ones, flowers, birthstones, umbilical cord, soil from a special place, breast milk, a baby tooth, you name it. Rosalie is extremely talented and creative, as you’ll see if you check out her Instagram page, just look for nectar.jewel

The finalists for the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were announced last week.

The annual event has been virtual for the last two years so there are high hopes to return to an in-person event on Oct. 19 with a pre-show reception at The Venue, followed by the ceremony at Showplace. The event honours business excellence in 20 categories including the Business Citizen of the Year. Tickets are available at pkexcellence.ca

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"Stand With Tim" Campaign Raising Money For "Backpacks for Success" Program and New Canadians Centre

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Community organization Peterborough Cares hosted its fourth annual “Stand With Tim” fundraiser to aid the New Canadians Centre (NCC) and United Way Peterborough & District’s "Backpacks for Success" to give backpacks to needing children on Friday.

Jamie Emos (pictured) collecting donations from the corner of King and George Street in front of The Venue. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

In years past, proceeds typically go towards homeless shelters. This time, acting Peterborough Police chief Tim Farquharson is taking a preventive approach with this year’s fundraiser. He says prison incarceration rates, crime and imprisonment correlate with the number of kids who fail to graduate high school.

“Anything we can do to encourage that chance to reach a potential by staying in school as long as possible, the better,” he said.

Funds are shared between the United Way and the NCC with none going towards administrative costs. Roughly 690 backpacks with school supplies are needed for the former to get to schools in time for September.

The charity is gathering volunteers to stuff the backpacks on Aug. 30 to be available for pickup from schools the following day. No generic donor funds go towards the campaign but are collected separately.

United Way requires $15,000 to complete its goal since the demand for school supplies increased by 90 per cent according to Sara Mountenay, United Way communications officer.

“There are a lot of students whose parents simply can't afford to purchase the school supplies that everyone else has and take for granted because they're too focused on, let's face it, putting a roof over their head or paying for groceries so the demand this year was unprecedented,” she said.

NCC was chosen as the fundraiser beneficiary as the organization is in need of funding. He says he wants those families including the children to get off on the right foot and in a new country.

“We want new Canadians to come here and feel comfortable and reduce any challenges we can and set them up for success,” explained Farquharson.

The police service board gave $1,000, the police senior team gave $500 and the police board chair gave $500, totalling $2,000 to kick off the fundraiser.

A GoFundMe has been set up to aid in the fundraising efforts for those who could not attend the event.

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Jim Coyle Announces Bid For Mayor of Douro-Dummer

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Longtime resident Jim Coyle officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Douro-Dummer at the Douro-Dummer Community Centre on Thursday.

Jim Coyle (left) receiving a full endorsement from current mayor and Peterborough County warden J. Murray Jones (right). Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Coyle joins Douro Ward Coun. Heather Watson in the race as current mayor J. Murray Jones has announced he will not seek re-election and retire from politics.

“My life is all about making a difference,” said Coyle. “I really believe with my leadership and helping through, we'll make a big difference in the lives here of Douro-Dummer.”

Jones was in attendance during the rally and gave his full endorsement of Doyle being the next mayor.

“I certainly support him, 100, 200, 300 per cent,” said Jones in his speech to the community centre. “He's the kind of guy we need moving forward.”

Doyle has owned and operated Coyle Packaging Group in Peterborough for 22 years and worked as a chartered accountant prior to the business.

He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Peterborough for 39 years, served on the Boards for the Peterborough Junior Lacrosse Club, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Peterborough Golf & Country Club, among others.

Coyle addressed road safety for everyone, affordable housing initiatives, building permit process and accessbiility, high-speed internet access, strengthening emergency response systems for major storms as well as health, fire and police as his top priorities.

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Peterborough Lakers Fall in Game Two of MSL Final to Six Nations Chiefs in Overtime, 13-12

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The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers failed to hold a lead and fell to the Six Nations Chiefs in overtime 13-12 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and Peterborough Century 21 Lakers.

With that loss, the Lakers and Chiefs are tied 1-1 in the series of the Major Series Lacrosse final.

The game was tied 5-5 after the first period. The Lakers rung off four straight goals in the second and carried a three-goal lead into the third, 10-7.

The Chiefs stuck with Lakers, scoring five goals to Peterborough’s two to send the game into overtime.

Six Nations’ Randy Staats scored both the tying goal, with 36 seconds left and the game-winning goal in overtime. 

The Chiefs’ Cody Jamieson led all scorers with six goals and five assists. Warren Hill made 22 saves for Six Nations before giving Doug Jamieson the reigns, making 33 saves. 

Thomas Hoggarth led the Lakers with a five-goal performance. 

Game three is Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Ohsweken.

Lakers Game Leaders:

  • Thomas Hoggarth (5-0) 

  • Holden Cattoni (2-2) 

  • Joe Resetarits (1-3) 

  • Cory Vitarelli (1-3) 

  • Mark Matthews (1-3) 

  • Kiel Matisz (1-1) 

  • Mitch Ogilvie (1-0) 

  • Turner Evans (0-3) 

  • Chad Tutton (0-1) 

  • Matt Vinc: 46 saves 

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City of Peterborough Invites Businesses To Bid On Space In New Arena and Aquatics Complex

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The City of Peterborough is inviting submission of interest for space to lease in the soon-to-be-built community centre on the corner of Lansdowne and Park Streets as well as in Healthy Planet Arena.

Photo By Luke Best

“The ability for a local business to reside in a city community arena facility is a great opportunity for the business to directly reach our patrons,” said Sue Warrington, the City’s Arena Division Manager. “It’s a win-win situation for the local business and the City when their product or service meets the needs of our patrons.”

The approximately 1,720 square foot leasable space will be on the second level of the upcoming arena and aquatics complex. 

Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2022, with an anticipated completion date of fall 2024. It will be built at the southeast corner of Lansdowne Street West and Park Street. 

There is also space available for lease in the Healthy Planet Arena. The area is on the main floor near the facility's entrance and is approximately 620 square feet.

Businesses are invited to review the details and submit Expressions of Interest for the leased space online at: www.peterborough.ca/bidsandtenders.

There are sponsorship opportunities at the new Arena and Aquatics Complex, including building naming rights, ice pad naming rights, and many other sponsorship marketing profiles. 

Any business or corporation with sponsorship interests in the new facility is invited to visit www.SponsorPeterborough.ca

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Maria Street Bridge To Be Closed End of Month For Repairs

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The Maria Street Swing Bridge is closed to all traffic from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 - 31 for repairs from Parks Canada.

File Photo.

The bridge is located on Maria Street between Armour Road and Ashburnham Drive.

Traffic control measures and detour routes will be in place during the work.

Local access to businesses in the area will be available.

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