City of Peterborough Holding Public Information Centre for Kennedy Road Snow Storage Facility

The City of Peterborough is hosting a Public Information Centre to provide information on proposed improvements to the Kennedy Road Snow Storage Facility and receive feedback announced on Friday.

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The session is this Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Hall Foyer at 500 George St. N.

Comments may be submitted to the City via the project website or residents can reach the City’s consultant Stephanie Reeder, P. Geo., C.E.T. at Cambium Inc., by phone at 705-872-8797.

The evaluation is based on considered capital costs, general operation and maintenance costs, overall pros and cons, environmental impact and community impact, the preferred snow management design involves stockpiling the snow on an asphalt melt pad area, with runoff contained within a stormwater management pond and discharged to the Otonabee River.

Depending on the received comments the City plans to proceed with the completion of the Class EA for this project. This will include confirming the preferred alternative and moving into the detailed design component of the project.

Information regarding the Class Environmental Assessment is available on the City’s community consultation website www.connectptbo.ca/snow-storage-facility.

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Farmcrest Park To Receive 620 Planted Trees Funded Through Community Donations

The City of Peterborough is planting 620 new trees in Farmcrest Park on Sept. 24 after receiving several community donations announced on Thursday.

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Organizations such as RBC Dominion Securities, the Excelsior Group, Peterborough Homes, the Rotary Club of Peterborough and GreenUP helped provide funding and/or volunteers for the urban forest project.

The planting is part of the City’s Urban Forest Strategic Plan and is in addition to the City’s regular tree planting program which sees about 400 trees planted annually.

“This has evolved into a wonderful community project and we sincerely thank our partners,” says Councillor Lesley Parnell, Chair of the City’s arenas, parks and recreation portfolio. “These 620 new trees, in addition to the City’s yearly complement, are most welcome.”

RBC started the initiative with a generous donation of $10,000 through the RBC Foundation.

“We are committed to helping our communities thrive by supporting initiatives such as the City of Peterborough’s Sustainable Community Project,” says Graham Culp, branch director. “This project aligns to our existing commitment to greening communities. Since 2020, we have planted 25,000 trees through Tree Canada’s National Greening Program, as our way of saying thanks to our clients who have switched to paperless statements.”

A GTA-based development company The Excelsior Group contributed $5,000 to the tree planting initiative after participating in a similar event held last year in Rotary Park.

“Excelsior Group is extremely proud to be supporting this initiative. By planting trees, not only are we enriching our environment and surrounding community but we are planting hope for the future,” said Satish Thakkar, president/C.E.O. of Excelsior Group “As trees act as a vessel for supporting life on earth, this initiative supports our mission to Build Inspiring Spaces.”

Volunteers from RBC and the Rotary Club of Peterborough will get digging to plant the new trees. The plantings will be adjacent to the off-leash dog park with some larger trees adjacent to the parking lot area and along the pathway.

“The Rotary Club of Peterborough was the catalyst behind the Farmcrest off-leash dog park,” says Kevin Duguay, former Rotary Club president. “We are now pleased to partner with RBC Dominion Securities, the Excelsior Group, Peterborough Homes, the Rotary Club of Peterborough, and GreenUP to introduce over 600 trees in the Farmcrest Park and enhance the area.”

Any wanting to volunteer can complete the online registration form for one of the following three timeslots at www.peterborough.ca/TreesforPTBO:

• Register for 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

• Register for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Register for noon to 1:30 p.m.

“Planting a tree is the simplest way to mitigate climate change. Donations, partnerships and public education are all needed to protect our urban forest canopy.,” said Michael Papadacos, the City’s manager of infrastructure management. “The City’s urban forest has lost approximately 10 per cent of its canopy in the last five years and that was prior to the devastating impact the May derecho had on our urban forest. Planting new trees is a high priority.”

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Peterborough Man Wins Over $50,000 in Lotto Max Win

Peterborough’s Wayne Palmer is $52,113.10 richer after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the Aug. 9, draw announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

His winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer Snack Express on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough.

The 56-year-old father of two said this was his first big win.

"I mostly play LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49," said Palmer. "This win feels good. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone."

He says his plans for the money are going towards some bills, saving for a trip and helping take care of his children.

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Oh! You Pretty Things! The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular Returns To Market Hall

The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular is returning to Market Hall after performing to a sold out crowd in January 2020.

Michael Bell, an award-winning vocalist, will channel the sound and styles of David Bowie with the help of an all-star band, theatre and costumes.

While the music may be enough to transport the crowd to a true Ziggy performance, those in attendance are invited to arrive in costume.

From Ziggy Stardust to Halloween Jack - any and all personas that Bowie portrayed throughout his career are welcomed.

Bell says his tribute shows attract fans young and old that want to witness the eclectic style that is Bowie.

At each concert, Bell says the band makes a point to invite local musicians to open the show. On Saturday local artists S.J Riley and Marsala Lukianchuk will begin the night with their own rendition of an iconic Bowie song and open the show.

Tickets for Saturday nights show are still available online.

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Hometown PTBO: Judy Doughty on Becoming a Fitness and Figure Competitor at age 40

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with 60-year-old fitness and figure competitor, Judy Doughty about her accomplishments at the 2022 NPC North American Championships in Pittsburgh, earning her pro cards and how she started training with Jason Green at TEAM GREEN Physiques to enter her first competition at age 40.

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2023 Community Grants Program Open to Applicants This October

Not-for-profit groups can get a little boost as the City of Peterborough 2023 Community Grants Program is open to applications as of Oct 14 at noon.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Any not-for-profit group or association is invited to complete an online application for a Community Project Grant or a Community Investment Grant through the grants program.

The Community Grants program provides financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations that provide direct programs, services or activities that enhance the quality of life for Peterborough residents in areas of social services and health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation or the environment.

Applications will be open for the following Community Grants streams:

• Community Project Grants – support for a specified project for which the requested amount is $250 to $1,000.

• Community Investment Grants – support for projects and special events, specific programs or operating budgets for which the requested amount is $1,000 to $15,000.

All applicants will be evaluated and approved by the City of Peterborough Council.

The deadline for both the Community Project Grant and Community Investment Grant applications is Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

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Peterborough County Hires New County Leadership Team Member

Jennifer Stover, has been appointed the new Chief Information/Financial Officer/Sr. Director of Corporate Services for Peterborough County announced on Wednesday.

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Stover is coming from The City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL), where she worked as their Corporate Services Director. Prior to her job at CKL, Stover worked for the Town of East Gwillimbury and the City of Markham.

She holds a B.A. Hons. Commerce from Laurentian University, and has her Certified Professional Accountant designation.

Her well-rounded expertise is said to be extremely valuable for the County.

Stover will start in this position on Oct. 31.

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Peterborough Lakers Shawn Evans Breaks Mann Cup Points Record In a 10-5 Game Five Win

Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’s Shawn Evans made history by breaking the all-time Mann Cup points record with 207 as his team defeated Langley Thunder 10-5, making the home team one win away from a fourth consecutive Mann Cup.

Lakers’ Shawn Evans (pictured) scored four assists on his record-breaking night. His older brother Scott is in seventh in Mann Cup points with 121 while his father Paul is 40th with 69 points. Photo courtesy of Jeramie Bailey and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers.

Evans broke the record with his 204th point after getting an assist from Joe Resetarits’ first-period goal. Evans’s four assists totalled 160 along with his 47 goals in 46 games.

The honour was previously held by former Laker John Tavares with 203 points in 2012 (92 goals and 111 assists in 46 games).

The Lakers have rung off three straight wins on consecutive days after losing the first two games of the series. 

Holden Cattoni led the charge, scoring half of the Lakers’ goals with five.  

Lakers goaltender Matt Vinc and the defence stonewalled Langley, limiting them to five goals on 40 shots. 

Dane Dobbie led Langley with a hat trick. Curtis Dickson was held to one goal while Frankie Scigliano made 43 saves on 52 Laker shots. 

Game six is Friday night at the Memorial Centre.  

Lakers game leaders:

• Holden Cattoni (5-1) 

• Joe Resetarits (2-2) 

• Mark Matthews (1-2) 

• Chad Tutton (1-1) 

• Mitch Ogilvie (1-1) 

• Shawn Evans (0-4) 

• Thomas Hoggarth (0-2) 

• Austin Hasen (0-1) 

• Robert Hope (0-1) 

• Kiel Matisz (0-1) 

• Taite Cattoni (0-1) 

• Matt Vinc: 35 saves 

Kawartha Lakes United Way Executive Director Retires After a 17-Year Tenure

Penny Barton Dyke, executive director of the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has retired after 17 years of service announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of The United Way City of Kawartha Lakes.

Barton Dyke served the community through a number of projects, including Community Matters which encouraged deeper conversations in the community about development work.

She was also involved in Edwin Binney’s Community Garden (EBCG) which established an approach to food security and education through planning and growing crops in the community.

“It has been a privilege and honour to work with incredible community leaders, donors, volunteers and staff over the years,” said Barton Dyke. “I am looking forward to taking some time off and looking at new adventures.”

The United Way Board of Directors has hired Emily Beall and Shantal Ingram to be co-executive directors. Beall is currently the organization’s projects and communications coordinator while Ingram is a community investment coordinator with UWCKL.

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Immaculate Conception School Gains Additional Library Funding From Chapters Fundraiser For

Immaculate Conception School became one of 138 schools in Canada to have its library benefit from proceeds made by the Chapter’s Indigo Love of Reading Foundation’s annual Adopt a School fundraiser.

Photos courtesy of Immaculate Conception School.

The majority of the school’s library budget comes from book fair fundraisers and new purchases have been slim since 2019.

The money will be used to grow the school’s S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) book collection, update their fiction series, create a Maker Space for students and increase the number of books they have by/about BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and) People of Colour) and other under-represented groups.

Donations are being accepted in person at Chapters Peterborough, located at 873 Lansdowne St. between Sept. 12 and Oct. 2.

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