Blue Rodeo Returns to The Peterborough Memorial Centre in December
/Canadian country icons Blue Rodeo is returning to the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Dec. 28.
Photo courtesy of Blue Rodeo.
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The Peterborough Jesse’s Tap and Grill U13 AAA Petes Win the Icefest Tournament
/The 2022-2023 Peterborough U13 AAA Petes take home the gold in the Boston Pizza Icefest championships against the Ottawa Valley Titans in the final game at the Healthy Planet Arena.
Photo courtesy of Erin Brioux (team manager)
After the team placed six of 10 in the preliminary rounds of the Thursday-Sunday tournament, they went on to beat both the Central Ontario Wolves 2-0 in the quarter-final game, and the Clarington Toroes 4-2.
In the semi-final game of the three-division, 36-team tournament, the boys scored three goals in the final 50 seconds of the game and secured there
During Sunday afternoon’s championship game, they beat the Ottawa Valley Titans 2-1 and took home the title. After putting the Petes on the board with a first period goal by Colton Adams, the Titans brought the score to 1-1 with 50 seconds left and their goalie pulled.
The tied score called for three-on-three overtime, and after three minutes a player from each team was removed. A goal was then scored by Evan Fitzgerald in the fifth minute, bringing the final score to 2-1.
After the U12 team’s loss in the semi-finals of the same tournament last year, the U13’s were determined to reclaim the title.
Peterborough Transit Provide Services Changes Effective Oct. 30
/Peterborough Transit has provided updated route schedules and service details that are effective on Oct. 30 announced on Monday.
Changes include increasing the use of On Demand Transit Service (PTBOnDemand) in the evenings to replace some regularly scheduled services, some trip time adjustments to improve reliability and reducing some community bus service according to their press release.
The upcoming list are service adjustments made to the transit system:
PTBOnDemand
Route 2 Chemong
Route 3 Park
Route 4 Weller
Route 5 The Parkway
Route 6 Sherbrooke
Route 7 Lansdowne
Route 8 Monaghan
Route 9 Parkhill
Route 10 Technology Drive
Route 11 Water
Route 22 Blue Community Bus
Route 23 Red Community Bus
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Peterborough Petes Comeback Force Overtime But Fall Short To Sudbury Wolves, 4-3
/The Peterborough Petes overcome a 3-0 deficit to force overtime but lose out to the Sudbury Wolves 4-3 at the Sudbury Community Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The Wolves got a quick start as Kieron Walton gave Sudbury a 1-0 lead after a power play goal. Four minutes later, Landon McCallum (brother of Petes player Braydon) extended the lead to 2-0. Sudbury capitalized on the power play again as Alex Pharand scored to give the Wolves a 3-0 lead into the second period.
The Petes got an opportunity as Sudbury’s Kocha Delic got a five-minute major penalty for slew footing. Petes’s Sahil Panwar tipped a Sam Mayer shot and put Peterborough on the board with a power play goal. A minute and a half later, J.R. Avon would score his third goal in two games to make it 2-1 into the third.
Peterborough’s Sam Mayer tied the game in the third with a rebound shot to make it 3-3. Jack Van Volsen would pick up his first OHL assist on the play. The game remained tied at regulation so the Petes would head to overtime for the second time in two games.
Three minutes into overtime, right after Tucker Robertson hit the post, Nathan Villeneuve would sneak one past Michael Simpson to give the Wolves the win.
The Petes are back at home on Thursday against the Kingston Frontenacs on Disney night.
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"Cancer Takedown" Event to Fundraise for Cancer Care Coming to Market Hall
/“Cancer Takedown” is fundraising for local cancer care through performances and storytelling on Nov. 16 at Market Hall Performance Centre.
Linda Kash is well-known for her role as the Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel. File photo.
Cancer Takedown is an evening of song, story and solidarity, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to Cancer Care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
The night will be MC’d by m Linda Kash and Megan Murphy, featuring stories shared by people with cancer and performances from local musicians Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne and their bands, musical director Anthony Bastianon and Denise Oucharek. It will be an opportunity to rally the community and provide hope.
Cancer Takedown is organized by husband and wife Rick and Amy Kemp. Rick has been a patient of PRHC since 2019 when he was diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer. In May 2021 his battle doubled as he was diagnosed with a second primary cancer, central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.
For Rick and others living with cancer, there are good days, and there are days when the battle is much more emotional than physical. The Kemp’s idea for Cancer Takedown was born out of those darker days, even referring to the show as being a “spirit-raiser” as much as a fundraiser.
“The goal of Cancer Takedown is twofold. One is to raise funds. The other is to raise spirits for those battling cancer and the people helping them in their journey,” said Rick.
Tickets are $30 for general seating, and $50 for cabaret and can be purchased at: https://www.markethall.org.
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Trent University Creates Largest Endowed Bursary After $2.5 Million Donation; Aid Four Students Annually With Socio-Economic Barriers
/After a $2.5 million donation from the Joyce Family Foundation, Trent University has created its largest-ever endowed bursary announced at Bata Library on Friday afternoon.
The Joyce Family Foundation that was created by the co-founder of Tim Hortons, Ronald V. Joyce. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The bursary is available beginning in the 2023-24 school year for four students beginning their studies at Trent University. The bursaries are valued at up to $5,000 annually, are renewable for a maximum of four years and require each successful applicant to work with a mentor in an extracurricular activity throughout their program. Every subsequent year accepts another four students for the bursary.
All students are eligible but preference is given to students coming from Peterborough (City or County), Durham Region and Haliburton County and who face socioeconomic barriers to post-secondary education.
“This gift, which creates our largest fund for student aid, greatly enhances Trent University’s ability to support students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent president and vice-chancellor.
The Joyce Family Foundation is a private family foundation created by the late Ronald V. Joyce, the man behind Tim Horton of the renowned Canadian franchise.
“Ron Joyce believed in hard work and the power of education to open doors and help meet potential,” said Maureen O’Neill, Joyce Family Foundation executive director. “This gift is part of the Board’s commitment to Ron Joyce’s legacy and genuine belief in youth to bring their talents and contributions into Canadian society.”
First Peterborough County Makerspace Opens at Selwyn Public Library In Lakefield
/The first Makerspace in Peterborough County opens at the Lakefield branch of the Selwyn Public Library (SPL) with help from the Ontario Trillium Foundation on Friday.
Photo by Felicia Massey.
Makerspace is a place for all ages and skill levels to craft, create, explore technology and share skills using high-tech to no-tech tools.
Appointments must be made to use the space and can be pre-booked on their website.
Everything from vinyl signage to 3D printing can be crafted using equipment such as the Ultimaker S3 or the Cricut.
A $78,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation funded the formation of the creative space, transforming SPL’s former Renewed Classics thrift shop into the Makerspace.
“When you look around this room at what has been done, they have taken $79,000 and they have probably added over $200,000 worth of value for the community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.
Some renovations completed through the Trillium Resilient Communities grant include new paint/flooring and the conversion of an old vault into a podcasting suite. They were also able to get new furniture and a security system.
“For quite some time the board has received reports about the Makerspace,” said a 20-year SPL board member. “We weren’t really sure what it (Makerspace) was going to be and what it was going to look like but (the staff) have done a tremendous job with $79,000.”
The SPL Makerspace is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayor Diane Therrien Declares State of Emergency On Homelessness
/Mayor Diane Therrien has declared a state of emergency on homelessness after calling a special city council meeting on Thursday.
Mayor Diane Therrien was first elected back in 2018, defeating incumbent Daryl Bennett. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Therrien is acting alone on the matter as city council made no motion to make the declaration.
“I’ve called a Special Meeting of Council for this Thursday to receive an update from (and provide direction to, if needed) staff about the plans for ensuring unhoused folks have access to indoor space this fall/winter,” said Therrien in a Tweet.
She is following suit with cities such as St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Ottawa which have also declared states of emergency.
Sandra Clancy, chief administrative officer says that due to the timing of when this emergency has been declared, rules within Municipal Act curb the ability of city council and senior staff to spend money during the lame duck period.
The declaration is in name only for the time being as additional funds from federal or provincial governments cannot be received nor is the city able to spend its own money.
The city must wait during the lame duck period before the new city council is elected on Oct. 24 and officially sworn in on Nov. 28.
Local Real Estate Holding Inaugural Pumpkin Giveaway In Food Drive For Local Food Banks
/Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage is getting in the Halloween spirit as they are hosting their first ‘Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway’ at the corner of Chandler Crescent and Parkhill Road this Saturday.
File Photo.
The giveaway is from 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
The real estate business is requesting one non-perishable food item in exchange for a pumpkin (one pumpkin per family while supplies last). Complementary hot chocolate is being served at the event as well as free swag bags from The Ten Spot.
Peterborough's Kerry Huffman Named Pittsburgh Penguins Director of Professional Scouting
/Peterborough’s Kerry Huffman has been promoted to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins director of professional scouting announced on Tuesday.
Huffman was teammates with Penguins general manager Ron Hextall in Philadelphia from 1987-92 and 199 and with Quebec in 1992-93. Photo courtesy of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
