City of Peterborough Release Rules Regarding Election Sign Placement

With the municipal election underway, rules for election signs and their placement have been released by the City of Peterborough on Tuesday.

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The city’s sign by-law states that they cannot be placed on any property owned by the City of Peterborough before Labour Day for a municipal election and they need to be removed no later than three days after voting day.

Since Sept. 5, election signs are allowed on certain City-owned properties, specifically on boulevards next to roads as long as rules on size and placement are followed.

Election signs are not allowed to be placed in public parks or outside of City facilities.

Election signs are allowed on City property next to roads if the following rules are respected to protect sightlines for safety. Signs cannot be placed within the travelled portion of a road or a sidewalk. Signs that are taller than 0.9 metres cannot be placed:

• within a “sight triangle” at the intersection of two roads that extends six metres from the intersection in each direction, which is illustrated in Figure 1 below; or

• within three metres of the road as illustrated in Figure 2 below.

Election signs are also prohibited on properties when used as voting locations. This includes advance voting locations and on Election Day.

The City encourages candidates and supporters to put their election signs on private property.

Election signs that violate the by-law or election procedures will be removed by the City.

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Cornish Family Named Peterborough's 2022 Farm Family of the Year

The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture and the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced the Cornish family as this year’s Farm Family of the Year on Tuesday.

The Cornish family. Photo courtesy of The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture and the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

This award recognizes a farming family that has demonstrated good farming practices, an interest in the farming community and interest/participation by in their farm’s operation.

The family is made up of Kevin Cornish, Janet Dawson and their two sons Liam and Lucas. They operate Indian River Acres, located at 2275 Indian River Line in Indian River.

This 93-acre farm is where the Cornish’s grow and sell vegetables and fall decor items. They operate on a 12-month sustainable farming cycle that includes crop rotations, cover crops and selecting varieties that minimize pests and disease.

Every year, they grow 12 acres of sweet corn, five acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds, approximately 15,000 garlic bulbs and 1.5 acres of other tender vegetables (pickling cucumbers, field cucumbers, beans, asparagus, beets, lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini). They also sell eggs from their 99 free-range egg layers, offering them to customers who sign up for weekly pick-up.

The award will be presented at the Business Excellence Awards event at the Showplace Performance Centre on Oct. 19.

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Wanted Campbellford Woman on Warrant Arrested On Multiple Charges

Peterborough Police arrested a 26-year-old Campbellford woman wanted on a warrant on Monday afternoon. 

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At roughly 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the woman was located and arrested by Peterborough Police. She was charged with a dangerous operation of a vehicle and failing to stop at an accident resulting in bodily harm in connection with two incidents over the weekend. 

Around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to a home after reports a vehicle was driven at a group of people. The driver allegedly got out and swung a bat at several women. 

Police received a second call from 9-1-1 about a vehicle being driven erratically in the George and Lake Street area that struck a man. He was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

In addition to the warrant, the woman was also charged with:

• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes

• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

• Assault with a weapon

• Two counts of abandoning a child (two young children were in the vehicle at the time of the incidents)

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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Urban Park Naming Rights Sold To Quaker Foods

Peterborough City Council approved selling the naming rights of Urban Park to Quaker Foods for $240,000 during a meeting at City Hall on Monday.

The Urban Park temporarily opened a small section during Canada Day to commemorate the unveiling of the peacekeeper monument. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Located at the corner of Charlotte and Alymer Street, the property is being renamed ‘Quaker Foods Urban Park.’

This agreement includes inflationary increases on annual payments over a 15-year term atop the $240,000. The City typically aims for a 10-year term for naming rights according to the Council meeting minutes.

PepsiCo Canada’s (Quaker Foods) recent Quakerborough campaign celebrated the 120-year anniversary of Quaker Foods in Peterborough. Quaker Foods has been a local brand presence, creating many sponsorship opportunities for the City.

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City Releases Video of 2021 Peterborough Civic Awards Ceremony

A video of the 2021 City of Peterborough Civic Awards presentation that recognized local volunteers and their contributions to the community was released on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Nominations for the annual civic awards were received this year for achievements in 2021.

“Congratulations to the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2021. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the recipients of the Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. "The tireless work and dedication of this year’s award winners continue to make our community proud."

The winners were announced via video presentation to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The 2021 Civic Awards recognize the following nine award recipients:

Community Betterment:

• East Peterborough Lions Club

• Mapleridge Recreation Centre volunteers

  • Helen Falls

  • Liz Roberts

  • Carol Grant

  • Jane Northey

  • Jane Owles

  • Dennis Healey (posthumous)

Volunteer of the Year:

• Suzanne McMillan

Lifetime Achievement:

• Dr. Ramesh Makhija

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Five Counties Exceeds $250,000 Goal in Building Abilities for Life Campaign

Five Counties Children’s Centre’s (FCCC) Building Abilities for Life campaign has raised more than $277,000 for speech and language treatment announced in a press release on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children’s Centre.

The campaign — which launched last year — exceeded its goal of $250,000. The funding can aid speech and language treatment for roughly 1,000 children across the region.

A $53,000 donation from the Port Hope and District Health Care Foundation is credited for pushing the fundraiser over the top.

“This achievement was greatly enhanced by the generous support of the Port Hope and District Health Care Foundation,” said Scott Pepin FCCC CEO. “The Foundation’s support of our Building Abilities for Life campaign means more kids will receive the speech and language treatment they need that will impact the rest of their lives.”

Five Counties’ says the need for speech, language and communication therapies continue to grow every year and longer waiting lists mean some children and families can’t immediately access assistance.

“For some kids, the things other children do like telling a family member about their day once they’re home, talking on the phone to a friend or having the confidence to speak up at school would be impossible hurdles for them without professional support,” said Pepin.

The organization continues to raise funds so that children can receive these vital services, ensuring their ability to feed, swallow, improve speech/language skills and have access to adaptive communication equipment.

For ways to donate, visit Support Our Kids at Five Counties Children's Centre.

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The Keene Pumpkin Festival Is Back For Oct. 15

Keene is seeing orange again for next month as The Keene Pumpkin Festival returns Oct. 15 announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of The Keene Pumpkin Festival.

The one-day festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Village of Keene.

With the parade at 9 a.m. and the great pumpkin weigh-off at noon, The family-friendly event features the pumpkin pyramid, straw bale maze, axe throwing and Maple the Milking Cow.

The festival has a vendor’s market, critter visits, food, draws, live music and more. The Antique Car Show and Dog Show are both returning this year.

New to the festival is an Indigenous art display of quilling at the historical society display.

Admission is $2 a person at the festival gate. For more information, visit The Keene Pumpkin Festival website.

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Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Children Ages Six Months to Five Years Old

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available across Ontario for all children aged six months to five years old according to Peterborough Public Health (PPH).

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The announcement was by the provincial government made on Sunday. This is a three-dose primary series with recommended intervals of two months (56 days) between each of the three doses according to PPH.

“Health Canada’s approval means that the vaccine is safe, effective, high-quality, and will ensure that these children are also protected from severe illness,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, medical officer of health.

They recommended that no other vaccine, unless urgently required, should be given within 14 days of receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ontario Government is discouraging the mixing of vaccine brands at this time for this age group.

Any child who receive the Pfizer vaccine must receive all three doses in order to complete their primary series. Parents and caregivers request a vaccine brand at PPH’s clinic but receive whichever vaccine is available.

Dedicated vaccination clinics for these children are offered at the Peterborough Square (lower level of 340 George St N.) clinic.

One-hour underground parking is available for residents attending the clinic. The PPH immunization schedule and clinic calendar are available for updates on eligibility and appointment availability.

Parents and caregivers are can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for children:

• 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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Peterborough Police Seeking Owner of a Safe Found in Lansdowne Place Parking Lot

Peterborough Police are seeking the owner of a safe that was found by maintenance workers Lansdowne Place mall parking lot on Monday.  

The missing safe as police are searching for its owner. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

The safe was located at about 9:30 a.m. It is described as:

• A black Sentry Safe

• Minimal damage

• Locked

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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