Peterborough Sports Hall of Famers Rob Curtis and Pat Baker Pass Away
/The lacrosse world mourns the loss of two Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame alumni as Rob Curtis and Pat Baker have passed away.
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Applications Being Accepted For Eligible Charities Local Realtor Organization for 2023
/Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Association of REALTORS (PKAR) have opened applications for charities to be the recipient of their Giving Back campaign from Oct. 3 to 28.
Photo courtesy of PKAR.
“We are so fortunate to be in a position to support the incredible organizations in our community”, said Kate Kidd, PKAR President. “There are so many deserving charities in our area, and we are looking forward to reviewing this year’s applications and choosing our very deserving 2023 partner.”
PKAR is reviewing all applicants and will contact preliminary charities to move forward.
To submit an application, click here.
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Peterborough Petes's Tucker Robinson Named OHL Player of the Week
/Peterborough Petes’s Tucker Robertson is off to a fast start to the season as he has been named the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Player of the Week.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The Seattle Kraken prospect netted one goal, four assists and five points to help Peterborough get a 2-0 start to the season.
Vancouver Canucks prospect, Connor Lockhart was also considered for the honour, leading the OHL with six points (one goal and five assists).
Last Thursday, Robertson recorded his 50th OHL goal, 100th career point and the shootout game-winner in a first-star performance as the Petes defeated the Erie Otters 5-4 in their home opener.
He had a three-assist night last Saturday as the Petes defeated the defending champion Hamilton Bulldogs 5-3 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC).
“It feels awesome,” said Robertson. “The team got off to a great start and I was very happy with my own start as well. Super happy to receive the award and that we got the two wins as well.”
A 19-year-old Toronto-born forward was a fourth-round (123rd overall) pick of the Seattle Kraken following 41 goals, 40 assists and 81 points in 68 games last season. He was drafted 72nd overall by the Petes in 2019. He has registered 50 goals, 54 assists and 104 points in 125 career regular-season games with the Petes.
Peterborough’s next game is at home against North Bay Battalion this Thursday at the PMC.
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Peterborough’s Owen Beck Signs Three-Year Deal With Montréal Canadiens
/Peterborough’s Owen Beck’s dream of playing in the NHL has got one step closer as he has been signed to a three-year entry-level to the Montréal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of the OHL.
The 18-year-old was drafted in the second round (33rd overall) by the Canadiens at the 2022 NHL Draft.
He played for the Ontario Hockey League’s Mississauga Steelheads last season, scoring 21 goals and 30 assists through 68 games.
Last season, he won the Canadian Hockey League and OHL Scholastic Player of the Year and was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team.
Beck was drafted in the same year and team to 2022 number one overall pick Juraj Slafkovský.
Five Counties Children's Centre Online Auction to Support Local Children
/Five Counties Children’s Centre’s (FCCC) ‘Every Bid Helps a Kid ‘ Fall Online Auction is running from Oct. 12-17 to benefit children affiliated with the charity announced on Monday.
Scott started coming to Five Counties when he was a week old. Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children’s Centre.
Bidders can walk away with on one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans including members of the Kawartha Woodturners Guild and Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild.
Items currently up for bids include homemade blankets, wood-turned bowls, toys, gift baskets and gift cards to local shops.
Items up for bidding can be viewed in advance, with the auction opening on Oct. 12 at 8 a.m. and closing on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.
“Get a head start on holiday shopping, as there are many unique and varied items that will appeal to all ages and interests,” says Lyn Giles, FCCC director of fund development. “We’re so grateful to our many new and returning donors who have made this auction possible. All items have been donated, which means every dollar of your purchase goes directly towards helping Five Counties’ kids.”
The online auction portal can be accessed here.
The Main Ingredient Under New Ownership After 43 Years Of Serving Peterborough
/The Main Ingredient torch has been passed on as longtime owners Ken and Deb Fraser have sold the Peterborough business to couple Mike and Whitney Hall announced in a Facebook post on Friday.
From left to right: Mike Hall, Deb Fraser, Ken Fraser, Whitney Hall and Summer Hall. The Main Ingredient first opened at 326 Charlotte St. and had a now-closed second location called Main Ingredient Too on 111 Hunter St. E. Photo courtesy of The Main Ingredient.
Located at 326 Charlotte St., The Main Ingredient has been selling supplements, ingredients, dried fruits and more since 1979.
The Fraser’s opened the environmentally-conscious, buy-what-you-need, bulk health food store and promoted the use of reusable containers to reduce excess waste. After 43 years they have decided to retire as the owners of The Main Ingredient.
“We will always be thankful for every customer who chose to shop local and step through our doors. We’ve always known that we have the BEST customers and Peterborough is the best place to do business,” wrote Fraser. “There comes a time, however, when one must decide to pass on the baton. Deb and I are retiring. We have a lovely couple that have chosen to take on that baton.”
The Halls are musicians and their band Paper Shakers performed at Peterborough Musicfest in 2019.
Mike began working at The Main Ingredient a year and a half ago. He quickly stepped into a managerial role, as Whitney helped the brand with social media and marketing.
In August 2021, he was approached by Ken to take over the store.
“There were so many qualities I think that Ken saw of himself in Mike, and knowing that we are having our own little family I think he sees him and Deb,” said Whitney.
The new owners are used to being business partners in the music industry but say buying and running The Main Ingredient has been a learning curve.
“We’re used to promoting singles and asking the press to come to a rock show, and now we’re like ‘do you need a cup of flour?’” laughed Mike.
These new owners say they are excited to explore what they can bring to the business and hope to expand the catalogue of kitchenware and kitchen decor items they sell.
“It’s been really fun for me to get to dream a little bit for the both of us, like where we want this to go and how we can best serve our community,” said Whitney. “We would love to turn The Main Ingredient into a foodie community. Somewhere where people love to cook and love to eat, where they can come to find new ingredients and products.”
“We want to create a very fun culture for students, the elderly, everybody. A place to come eat food, talk about food and have a good time,” said Mike.
Peterborough Public Health Issues Alert From Increased Drug Poisonings
/Peterborough Public Health (PPH) issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings on Monday afternoon.
File Photo.
On Saturday, PPH detected a higher than usual number of drug-related Emergency Department Visits.
“Peterborough Public Health has detected an increase in opioid-related harms,” said Jocelyn Qualtrough, PPH health promoter. “This is thought to be the result of a product recently sold as fentanyl which may be contaminated with toxic substances of inconsistent or increased potency. We are now reaching out to the public as part of our enhanced response and hope to prevent further harm in the community.”
There were a total of five drug-related poisonings that were treated by the emergency department. PPH suspects to be the result of an opiate product with an increased level of toxicity.
PPH reminds the public that street drugs may be cut or mixed with toxic substances. Even a small amount of drug can be fatal. In case of exposure to these substances, give Naloxone. This may improve breathing but may not help the individual regain consciousness. Call 911 and continue to monitor breathing until medical help arrives.
If you use drugs, Peterborough Public Health recommends that you:
Don’t use drugs alone. Visit the Consumption Treatment Services site at 220 Simcoe St., open 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., days a week.
If using with a friend, do not use at the exact same time.
Have a plan – Ask someone to check on you or call the National Overdose Response Service 1-888-688-6677.
Carry a naloxone kit. Keep it visible and close by.
Avoid mixing drugs.
Test your drug by using a small amount first.
Call 911 immediately if someone cannot be resuscitated after naloxone is administered.
PPH has released a list of signs of an opioid overdose and what to do in case of one:
Skin is cold and clammy
Fingernails or lips are blue or purple
Body is very limp
Can’t wake the person up
Deep snoring or gurgling sounds
Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped
Pupils are very small
If an overdose is witnessed: Call 911. Give naloxone. Continue to check for breathing. Stay with the person until help arrives.
Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, anyone who seeks medical help for themselves or for someone else who has overdosed, WILL NOT be charged for possessing or using drugs for personal use.
Residents can anonymously report drug poisonings and other bad drug reactions using the ‘Drug Reporting Tool’.
“We hope that this alert will reach widespread audiences,” said Qualtrough. “We encourage members of the public to use the drug reporting tool.”
Any information shared through the tool supports PPH and community partners in responding to and preventing drug poisonings in the Peterborough area.
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Peterborough Petes Acquire Sahil Panwar For Three Draft Picks In Trade
/The Peterborough Petes have acquired 20-year-old forward, Sahil Panwar from the Flint Firebirds in exchange for three OHL Priority Selection picks announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The Mississauga native spent last season with the Firebirds, getting 44 points in 57 games. Originally a London Knights second-round draftee in 2018, Panwar is 6’ 1” and weighs 185 pounds.
“Sahil brings experience, good speed and skill and face-off ability. He was a key player for Flint last season and was a top player for them in the postseason and we are excited to have him on our club,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager.
“I’m excited,” said Panwar. “It is a new opportunity and I saw there is a good group here so I'm just excited to play for the Petes this year.”
Peterborough sends their 2023 fifth-round pick, the Soo Greyhounds 2024 sixth-round pick and 2025 fourth-round pick.
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Expanded Downtown Patio Spaces Removed Starting Oct. 18
/The City of Peterborough is removing the expanded downtown patio spaces starting Oct. 18 to prepare sidewalks and roads for winter snow-clearing operations announced on Monday.
The expanded patio spaces were installed in June throughout downtown. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Any businesses with temporary patios on sidewalks and in on-street parking next to their businesses are having their patio furniture removed by end of Oct. 17. The removal of the fencing and large planters starts the following day.
Hunter Street between George and Aylmer Street returns to a two-lane, two-way street. During the summer, that section was temporarily one lane, westbound one-way street for more patio and pedestrian space.
This was the third consecutive summer for the downtown patios. The additional space supports people who may want to be outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City provided the space for downtown businesses and visitors is another way to support businesses that are recovering from the disruptions caused by the pandemic as stated in their press release.
Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area partnered with the City to maintain the plants in the large planters with the patio spaces.
Peterborough Public Health was consulted by the City for input on the temporary downtown public space changes.
The City coordinated the installation of road murals and artist gardens as part of the Renaissance on Hunter public art project for extra vibrancy.
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The Mount Community Centre Calls All Artists To Display Their Work For ‘Mountmas’
/An open call has gone out to artists to display their work for ‘Mountmas’ held by The Mount Community Centre at the Austin Doran Hall on Nov. 12 and 13, announced on Sunday.
The Mount Community Centre during its renovations last summer. Photo courtesy of the Mount Community Centre.
