Canada Declares September 19 As Federal Holiday To Mark Queens Funeral Ontario To Recognize It With Day Of Mourning

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Justin Trudeau has announced a federal holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral on Sept. 19.

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In his address to the public, Trudeau noted that he is talking with provinces and territories about joining the holiday.

On Tuesday afternoon Doug Ford announced that Ontario will recognize the day as a ‘Provincial Day of Mourning’ rather than a provincial holiday. This means that in Ontario only federal government employees will get that day off.

If other provinces and territories join, that means Monday will be declared a statutory (paid) holiday.

It is unknown when other provinces and territories will make announcements.

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Seven Peterborough Petes Headed To NHL Training Camps

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The Peterborough Petes have seven rostered players attending NHL training camps this month announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

This includes six NHL drafted players and one undrafted invitee.

Jon-Randall (J.R) Avon and Brian Zanetti were selected by the Philadelphia Flyers. Avon is attending the camp on an amateur tryout, while Zanetti was selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

Artem Guryev was selected in the fifth round by the San Jose Sharks. Petes defenceman Samuel Mayer is attending the Sharks’ camp on an amateur tryout.

Forward Connor Lockhart was picked in the sixth round by the Vancouver Canucks in last year’s draft.

Tucker Robertson was selected in the fourth round of the draft by the Seattle Kraken.

Peterborough native Chase Stillman signed an entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils in August 2021 and is attending their training camp this year.

“I’m very excited for the players attending NHL camps, the experience that they bring back will be very valuable to the Petes,” says Michael Oke, Petes general manager.

The training camps started on Monday.

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Peterborough Police Still Investigating Woodglade Boulevard Fire

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UPDATED: 3:11 p.m. 13/09/22

Peterborough Police responded to a fire Tuesday morning around 6:30 a.m. at a Woodglade Boulevard home.

As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Peterborough Police and fire are still on the scene following a structure fire on Woodglade Boulevard between Ridgewood Road and Sherbrooke Street. Photo by Luke Best.

Police, firefighters and electricians were on the scene in the morning on Tuesday, blocking off Woodglade Boulevard between Ridgewood Road and Sherbrooke Street to traffic.

As a result of a police investigation, a 71-year-old man from Peterborough faces an arson charge.

No injuries were reported and the accused is in custody and set to appear in court on Tuesday.

Police, fire and the Ontario Fire Marshall continue to investigate the scene. Expect police presence for the next few days according to a police press release.

Peterborough Police are seeking the good Samaritan attempting to extinguish the fire to contact Detective Constable Mike Stephens at 705-876-1122 ext. 303. 

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Peterborough Lakers Get First Mann Cup Series Victory In 12-6 Win

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The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers get on the board with a Mann Cup series win, beating the Langley Thunder 12-6 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday.

Lakers defenseman Matt Gilray (left) after scoring on a breakaway in transition as he got away from Langley Thunder captain Connor Robinson (right). This was Gilray’s first goal of the Mann Cup finals. Photo courtesy of Jeramie Bailey and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers.

The win makes it 2-1 in favour of the Thunder in the best-of-seven series as Langley won the first two games.

The Cattoni brothers, Holden and Taite, led the Lakers with 12 points between them.  

“We came out with a little bit more energy and played a little better and a little smarter,” said Holden Cattoni. “This was a must-win game for us.” 

Both teams alternated between goals but Langley led 3-2 after the first period.

The Lakers clamped down defensively while starting their own fireworks show offensively for the rest of the game. They outscored the Thunder 5-1 in the second and again in the third, 4-2.

Curtis Dickson led Langley with four points (1 goal and 3 assists). Captain Connor Robinson had a pair of goals while Frankie Scigliano made 37 saves on 49 shots. 

Game four is Tuesday night at the Memorial Centre with Game 5 set for Wednesday.

Lakers scoring leaders:

  • Holden Cattoni (5-3) 

  • Taite Cattoni (3-1) 

  • Joe Resetarits (2-3) 

  • Paul Dawson (1-0) 

  • Matt Gilray (1-0) 

  • Mark Matthews (0-3) 

  • Shawn Evans (0-2) 

  • Thomas Hoggarth (0-1) 

  • Cory Vitarelli (0-1) 

  • Bryce Sweeting (0-1) 

  • Matt Vinc: 35 saves 

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Trent University and Fleming College Create Four New College-to-University Pathways

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A collaboration between Trent University and Fleming College has created four new diploma-to-degree pathways for students in the environmental sector.

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Fleming students graduating from the college’s Fish and Wildlife Technician, Ecosystem Management Technician and Environmental Technician diploma programs will receive seven credits toward a 20-credit degree in Environmental and Resource Science from Trent University.

This long-standing partnership between Trent and Fleming gives students the opportunity to further their education at the University level. Pathway programs make this future transfer process more accessible and streamlined.

“This new agreement will provide students the opportunity to benefit from both hands-on learning and theoretical teaching, preparing students for success in fields that are growing across Canada,” said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson.

Dr. Stephen Hill, director of the Trent School of the Environment, says that studying at both the college and university level brings unique benefits.

“In the environmental sector, in particular, having both a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and the technical skills and abilities to put that knowledge and thinking into action opens up career opportunities for college-to-university transfer graduates.” 

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Second Annual Sleep Out Raises $2,000 For YES Shelter And Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

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Simal Iftikhar, a Trent University student, hosted the second annual Sleep Out in support of the Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) on Saturday and raised $2,000 in support of both organizations.

Iftikhar at Saturday’s event. Photo courtesy of Simal Iftikhar.

According to Iftikhar, about 20 people joined her on Saturday night to sleep outside at the Peterborough Lions Club, while 10 people participated from home - sleeping in their own yards.

Saturday was damp, a bit cold and not much sleep actually happened says Iftikhar - though she noted that they were in a safe, enclosed space which is already more than those sleeping rough in Peterborough have.

Iftikhar hosted this event in hopes to raise awareness of the challenges homeless youth face, while fundraising for YES and KSAC.

The night began with a ‘round table talk’ with speakers from YES and KSAC attending to share information on the housing crisis in Peterborough and it’s relation to human trafficking.

“I think everyone waked away with a better understanding of the challenges that these people face daily,” she said.

To date Iftikhar has raised $2,000, which will be split between YES and KSAC. The GoFundMe will be open for the rest of the week for those interested in donating.

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Peterborough Police Lay 70 Traffic Related Charges In First Week Of School

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The Back-to-School Traffic Safety Initiative between Peterborough County, Township of Cavan Monaghan and the Peterborough Police Service has safety at the forefront with 70 charges laid in the first week. 

Photo by Luke Best.

Between September 6-9, officers laid the following charges:

  • Speeding: 42

  • Distracted Driving: 1

  • Crosswalk Offences: 2

  • Permit Violations: 23

  • Unsafe Vehicles: 2 (Towed from Highway)

“Peterborough Police remind motorists that back to school time is an exciting time for children and we want to ensure it’s also a safe time,” said Acting Chief Tim Farquharson, Peterborough Police Services. “Please be aware of school zones, buses on our roads, and students walking and cycling to school. Together we can ensure everyone has a safe and memorable back to school experience.”

Peterborough Police will continue to monitor school and community zones over the coming weeks to ensure school children are safe during the return to school.  

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Peterborough City U13 Girls Triumphant At Durham Regional Soccer League Champions

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The Peterborough City U13 Girls secured the win in the Tier 1 division of the Durham Regional Soccer League Championships at Herrema Fields in Uxbridge this past weekend.

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

The pressure was on as the girls needed either a win or a tie to claim that first place title in the Tier 1 division of this championship.

A 2-0 win over the North Durham United Football Club put the team in first. Grace Plunkett scored both game goals, adding to her season total of 19 and earning her third place in league scoring. Ellie Lewington finished the season with 9 shutouts the most among all teams in the League. 

The league this year was a combined league consisting of both U13 and U14 Girls. 

Peterborough City finished the year with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, scoring an astounding 46 goals and conceding only 18.

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Smile Cookie Campaign To Benefit Community Care Peterborough

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Community Care Peterborough (CCP) has been selected by local Tim Hortons restaurant owners to receive proceeds from this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign at their Peterborough, Lakefield, Bridgenorth, and Curve Lake locations.

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This year, the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign runs from Sept. 19-25 in participating restaurants across Canada. 

Locally, when customers purchase a chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1 plus applicable taxes, the local Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner will donate the full $1 to Community Care Peterborough’s Give A Meal, Give A Drive initiative.

“Although we have many clients who do not struggle – we have an increasing number who do. Many more seniors and adults with disabilities are making difficult choices about cutting food costs or missing medical appointments to reduce travel costs in order to remain in their home,” said Alicia Vandine – Donor Relations and Communications Lead.  “To assist these clients, we created the Give A Meal and Give A Drive subsidy programs. These subsidy programs allow seniors and adults with disabilities to access these services for free or at a reduced rate depending on their financial circumstance. It also allows us to help us subsidize the costs related to these programs so that we also have affordable options for those clients who can pay for them on their own.”

The Smile Cookie campaign began in 1996 as a way to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario, and has grown to become a major fundraising event at Tim Hortons Restaurants.    Last year, Tim Hortons sold a record-breaking number of cookies across Canada over $12 million and locally almost $70,000.

“We are so honoured to be selected this year.  We are encouraging the public to visit their local Tim Hortons during the campaign week to purchase a Smile Cookie to help support us,” said Danielle Belair - Executive Director of CCP.  “This is such an amazing opportunity for us to help raise awareness about our other programs and services too.” 

Members of the public can also pre-order cookies.  Visit CCP’s website, www.commcareptbo.org/smilecookies2022 to download a pre-order form that can be dropped off at local Tim Hortons restaurant or to order a box of 12, the public can use CCP’s online ordering form at pick them up at local locations too.

“We would also like to extend our thanks to all our local owners for selecting us as this year’s recipient.  Our staff and volunteer team will be working closely with members of their teams to set a Smile Cookie sales record in the City and County of Peterborough because all those $1 purchases add up quickly.”

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Ontarians 70 And Older Now Eligible For New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shot

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The provincial government announced that the new Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible Ontario residents on Monday.

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For the highest risk, the eligibility requirements starting Sept 12 include:

  • Residents 70 years of age or older (born in 1952 or before)

  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Adults (18+) and household members (18+)

  • Health Care Providers (18+)

  • Individuals who are pregnant (18+)

  • Individuals living in long term care, congregate settings, retirement homes and elder care lodges

  • Immunocompromised individuals (12+)

The Moderna Bivalent vaccine has been adapted from the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine to target the original SARS-CoV-2 strain as well as the Omicron (BA.1 variant) variant.

All residents over the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the Bivalent vaccine on Sept 26.

Those eligible are encouraged to wait at least 6 months after their last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before receiving the bivalent vaccine.

Residents can book online at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or over the phone by calling the provincial vaccine booking call centre at 1-833-943-3900.

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