Stars On Ice Announced For the Peterborough Memorial Centre

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The Peterborough Memorial Centre is bringing the city some of Canada’s greatest ice skaters for the holidays with Stars on Ice for Dec. 6 announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The award-winning figure skating show features four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion Kurt Browning. He is joined by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko to headline the show.

The cast includes Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and three-time Canadian Champion Jeffrey Buttle; three-time Canadian Dance Champions, three-time World Medalists and 2018 Olympians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje; three-time and reigning Canadian Pair Champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro; two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen; Canadian junior champion and social media sensation Elladj Baldé; two-time United States Champion Alissa Czisny. More skaters to be announced according to the PMC

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Canada Removing COVID-19 Border and Travel Measures For October 1

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The federal government is removing COVID-19 entry restrictions to anyone entering Canada beginning on Oct. 1, announced on Monday.

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Any testing, quarantine and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada are being scrapped.

“We have reached the point where we can safely lift the sanitary measures at the border,” said Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos,
minister of health. “However, we expect COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will continue to circulate over the cold months so I encourage everyone to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination including booster doses and exercise individual public health measures.”

The government’s decision to lift restrictions was due to several factors including indications of Canada largely passed the peak of the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 wave, Canada’s high vaccination rates, lower hospitalization and death rates, high availability and use of vaccine boosters, rapid tests and treatments for COVID-19.

“Canada’s travel measures successfully mitigated the full impact of COVID-19 for travellers and workers in the transportation sector, and helped keep communities safe,” said Hon. Omar Alghabra,
minister of transport.

“Since the start, our Government has taken the necessary steps to keep Canadians safe in the face of a global pandemic,” said Hon. Marco Mendicino, minister of public safety. “COVID-19 border measures were always meant to be temporary and we are making adjustments based on the current situation because that’s what Canadians expect.”

Starting on Oct. 1, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to:

  • submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;

  • provide proof of vaccination;

  • undergo pre- or on-arrival testing;

  • carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation;

  • monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving in Canada.

Transport Canada is also removing existing travel requirements for the date mentioned above as travellers will no longer be required to:

  • undergo health checks for travel on air and rail; or

  • wear masks on planes and trains.

Anyone who entered Canada two weeks prior to Oct. 1 is not required to complete the remainder of their quarantine or isolation or complete their testing requirements.

Despite the lifted masking requirement, The Government of Canada strongly recommended that all travellers wear high-quality and well-fitted masks while travelling.

Cruise measures are also being lifted, and travellers will no longer be required to have pre-board tests, be vaccinated or use ArriveCAN. A set of guidelines will remain to protect passengers and crew, which will align with the approach used in the United States.

The federal government urges anyone to not travel if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. If you become sick while travelling and are still sick prior to arrival, inform a flight attendant, cruise staff or a border services officer when entering Canada. A quarantine officer could be referred to and decides whether the traveller needs further medical assessment as COVID-19 remains one of many communicable diseases listed in the Quarantine Act.

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$1 Million Unclaimed Winning Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Peterborough

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The guaranteed $1 million prize from the Ontario Lottery Gaming (OLG) Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball is still left unclaimed from the Sept. 24 draw.

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The guaranteed $1 million ticket was sold somewhere in Peterborough.

The Gold Ball Draw guarantees the winner will take home either $1 million or the growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can exceed $60 million.

The winning numbers were: 51598780-01

The next draw on Wednesday has 25 white balls and one gold ball remaining.

Players have until 10:30 p.m. on draw day to purchase tickets at OLG.ca or at authorized OLG retailers.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Hannamars Bridal, Recycled Kids, Andrew Jobes and Innovation Cluster

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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…

Johanna Wakeling and Mary McArthur of Hannamars Bridal, have decided to retire from the retail side of their business and transition exclusively to alterations.

While the transition will begin at the end of this month, they will continue into next season to ensure that any current transactions will be completed. Hanna and Mary will continue to work out of their current location at 406 Mark St., offering alterations and sewing services to brides and bridal parties as well as other sewing projects.

Samantha Davis recently purchased both Recycled Kids locations, in Peterborough at 400 Lansdowne St. in the Willowcreek Plaza and in downtown Lindsay at 20 Kent St.

Recycled Kids is billed as a one-stop shop for all things kids, selling recycled clothing from newborn to 16, toys, furniture and more, as well as maternity clothing with a large variety of nursing accessories. Stop in, or to make an appointment to drop something off on consignment visit recycledkids.ca.

Andrew Jobes recently launched his own therapy business.

Called Andrew Jobes Psychotherapy and Wellness, Andrew is a graduate of Yorkville University’s Counselling Psychology program and offers individual adult and couples therapy, either in-person in downtown Peterborough, online, or by phone. Whether is therapy, workplace wellness, recorded yoga classes, and more, visit andrewjobes.ca for a free initial consult.

The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is returning to in-person Electric City Talks with an event coming up on Oct. 13 at Showplace.

Living and Working in a Digital-First World - Technologies and Trends Shaping the Future will feature three panellists focused on topics of clean technology, information technology, and business innovation. Doors open at 6.30, to register look for Electric City Talks on Eventbrite.

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Great Blue Heron Announced As Peterborough's Official Bird At EnviroX

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The great blue heron has been crowned Peterborough’s first official city bird during the Environmental and Climate Action Expo (EnviroX) at Beavermead Park on Friday.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

EnviroX at Beavermead Park and Ecology Park brought together community partners and municipal workers to teach about initiatives and projects that lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions. They also taught greater environmental sustainability through demonstrations and displays.

Bird Friendly Peterborough (BFP), an organization dedicated to creating Bird Friendly Cities, spoke at EnviroX about the City’s commitment to monitoring bird populations and mitigating any threats.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Peterborough is recognized as a Bird Friendly City.

Nature Canada’s Bird Friendly City program certifies cities throughout Canada based on meeting a set of standards pertaining to reducing threats to birds in their municipality, protecting and restoring natural habitats and increasing climate resiliency. Bird Friendly Cities also actively engage their community in these protective and restorative initiatives through education and outreach.

“You only have to walk down trails along the Otonabee, or through Jackson Park to realize that these urban-protected areas host dozens of species year-round,” said Thomas Luloff, Bird Friendly Peterborough vice chair. “They (urban spaces) serve as vital corridors and stop-over places for migratory birds back and forth.”

Luloff, who is also a conservation biology professor at Fleming College, spoke about a big part of becoming a Bird Friendly City: choosing a bird to represent the community.

A community vote took place from Aug. 2 to Sept. 5 for residents to select their favourite local bird species from a list of 16 local birds curated by BFP.

Among the list included many birds, such as the osprey and Northern cardinal but the blue heron came out on top.

“I think the Great Blue Heron is the perfect choice the Peterborough City bird,” said Luloff. “They are resilient; being able to adapt to changing environments, and are found all along out Otonabee River, its waterways and throughout our local marshes and parks.”

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15 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 23 - 25

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Photo by Luke Best

Happy Pride Weekend!

Whether you are heading out to some of the PTBO Pride activities this weekend or not, there sure are a lot of events going on in Peterborough and the surrounding areas!

 

Grab A Pre-Pride-Parade Brunch At The Emmanuel United Church

Pflag Peterborough is hosting a Pre-Parade Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome – bring a friend! Donations are kindly accepted.

When: Sat., Sept 24. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3S2

 

Listen To A Story, Told By Local Drag Queen, Betty Baker!

Betty Baker will be at the Peterborough Public Library sharing some of her favourite stories that explore diversity, inclusion, and respect.

When: Sat., Sept. 24 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library, 45 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7

 

Rally For The Trans Day Of Resiliency

Friday is the Trans Day of Resiliency; show your support by meeting at the King St Pavilion in Millennium Park and march along the preplanned route.

A free, all-ages community meal and social will be held back at the King St. Pavilion afterwards.

When: Fri., Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.

Where: Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON K9J 0A5

 

Join the Pride Parade! Or grab a seat and watch it go past!

Bring a friend, the family, yourself and most of all your pride! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be out and proud in your own community!

🏳️‍🌈Reading of the Pride Proclamation will be followed by the annual Pride Parade.

after the parade join everyone at Millennium Park for entertainment, food, information and vendor booths.

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N. Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9

 

See Some Queens And Win Some Prizes

Gather your friends for an unforgettable night out with hilarious entertainment and great prizes! Ms. Madge Enthat and Miss. DivaLicious take the stage once again at Delta Bingo Peterborough to host Drag Bingo & Comedy Show! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Tickets: Tickets on sale now

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 5:00 p.m.

Where: Delta Bingo and Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2

 

Dance The Night Away, At The Offical Pride Afterparty

Pride After Dark is the one and only Pride Week Afterparty! Hosted at The Venue

Tickets: $20 Advance or $25/pay what you can at the door.

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 9 p.m. - Late

Where: The Venue, 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2

 

Learn To Make Your Own Walking/Hiking Stick

Join artist Lori Richard in creating your own hiking/walking stick.
This free workshop runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is for people 12 and up.

Limited space:
Please register for this workshop by emailing creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8

 

Get Crafty At The Fall CraftShow

Come to the Peterborough Morrow Building this Sunday and you will take in the WONDEROUS SIGHT OF 110+ VENDORS waiting to share their AMAZING CREATIONS with you!

When: Sun., Sept 25. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Morrow Building, 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6

 

Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

When: Sat. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: PTBO Square Courtyard, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 7E8

 

Check Out Against The Wind

Against The Wind: The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience is back!

Tickets: Available Here

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2

 

Head To Millenium Park To See Heirloom’s Mixed Arts Performance!

Come gather in the vibrant and scenic city of Peterborough for a site-specific celebration of dance, music and physical storytelling grounded in the rhythms of percussive dance and drumming. Gaze up at the open sky and breathe in the fresh autumn air. Let the pulse of the performance absorb you. Artists of Heirloom unite us in a landscape of movement and invite us to renew our relationship with the natural environment.

Tickets: Here

When: Sun., Sept. 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square Courtyard, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8

 

Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market

A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.

When: Sat., 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, ON. K9J 1Y6

 

Feel The Thunder From Down Under!

Direct from Vegas – the PERFECT Girl’s Night Outback! Australia’s HOTTEST Export – Thunder From Down Under – hits the stage showing off chiselled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humour and boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist!

Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the best male revue show on the Vegas Strip! This show is the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girl’s night out destination! 

Tickets: More info and tickets are available here.

When: Fri., Sept 23, 7 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4

 

Listen To Blues, Drink Bourbon, & Eat BBQ

Head to Chemong Lodge for a day filled with incredible music, mouth-watering bbq and beverage stations, a bouncy castle for the kids, and all in support of a great cause!

Tickets are $65 and include 2 premium beverage tickets and a choice of a Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork or Chicken Meal, complete with maple molasses beans and southern slaw.

Children 12 and under are free to enter!

A portion of proceeds in support of PATH: Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes, aiming to house 15 people this winter with a vision of 50-home community.

Tickets: Available Here

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0

 

Listen to Elliot Brood At The Red Dog

Elliott Brood performs live at the Red Dog with support from Jerry Leger.

Tickets: Through Ticketscene

When: Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Historic Red Dog, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1

PTBOCanada Featured Post: Wellness Minute With Jo Anne's Place Health Foods: Stomach Health

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Photos: High School Students Stage Protest For Climate Action

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Students from Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education (PACE) staged a walkout from school and protested to spread awareness about climate change as part of a movement named “Fridays for Future” at Confederation Park on Friday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The students were part of the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program held in partnership with Trent University.

Aisling MacQuarrie,16, is a Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School student who is taking Youth Leadership in Sustainability. A program that prepares grade 11 and 12 students for leadership roles in sustainability initiatives at the local and global levels. Photo by Luke Best.

“In 2019, the city announced a climate crisis and they also committed to reducing greenhouse gases by 40 per cent by 2031. We're here to remind them of that promise and make sure they're upholding and making actions to get there,” said Aisling MacQuarrie, grade 11 student. “We wanted to try to make more of a difference in our community.”

Fridays for Future is a youth-led global climate strike movement that started in August 2018 when then 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a school strike for the climate.

For three weeks leading up to the election, she sat outside Swedish Parliament every school day, demanding action on the climate crisis.

Mayor Diane Therrien encouraged the students in their protest and movement before heading to the Peterborough Environmental and Climate Action Expo (EnviroX). Photo by Luke Best.

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Frost Warning Issued for Peterborough and Nearby Areas

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Multiple sources have Peterborough and the surrounding area listed under a frost warning advisory for Friday.

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Government of Canada and the Weather Network have the frost advisory is in effect for:

  • Apsley - Woodview - Northern Peterborough County

  • Fenelon Falls - Balsam Lake Park - Northern Kawartha Lakes

  • Lindsay - Southern Kawartha Lakes

  • Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County

Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants. Temperatures are expected to fall near the freezing mark in the evening.

The Weather Network advises everyone to cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season. The unexpected cold weather can lead to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

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Peterborough Laker and Curve Lake Resident Drafted to the NLL's Philadelphia Wings

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Peterborough Jr. A Lakers and Curve Lake’s Deacan Knott has been drafted 38th overall in the 2022 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings.

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The 20-year-old goaltender was selected 38th overall and joins Paul Day, Lakers general manager with the Wings.

Knott is the only Wings draftee who has no college commitment so he is eligible to report to the team’s training camp. All other drafted players will not be seen by the Wings until next year.

The Curve Lake resident won gold with Canada at the World Junior Box Lacrosse Championships. Knott made 46 saves on 55 shots en route to a 16-9 win for Team Canada over Team Haudenosaunee in the finals.

Knott was named All-World First Team for all goalkeepers during that tournament.

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