Kait Dueck Welcomed as ReFrame Film Festival’s New Festival Director
/The ReFrame Film Festival welcomes new festival director Kait Dueck to their team, announced Tuesday.
Photo by Theresa James. Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival.
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Local Community Mourns Trent and Fleming Professor who Passed Away
/Beloved community-builder, sports fan and Trent University/Fleming College economics professor Dr. Tom Phillips passed away suddenly on Thursday.
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The Peterborough local grew up in the County attending Queen Mary Public School and Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School (PCVS).
Phillips was heavily involved in his community, always sharing his economic knowledge and lacrosse stories.
He has chaired the board of the Peterborough Art Gallery, the Peterborough Golf and Country Club and the police services board and had been provincially appointed to the Community Access Centre.
Phillips began teaching at Fleming in 1983, as he achieved his Master's degree part-time through York University. He was a professor of economics and the Dean of Business at the school.
“Tom’s dedication to his hometown was epic. He dedicated his life to making it a better place and he did that by being one of the most memorable academics this community has ever produced,” said Raymond Yip Choy, Fleming business professor. “But Tom’s real impact was with people. Not only was he a great teacher, he cared deeply about his students and they knew it.”
“He cared about his colleagues and was always available for support, advice or just a chat. We will miss Tom’s booming laughter and his never-ending stream of jokes,” continued Choy. “Tom Phillips was a giant in our community. I can hear him laughing right now.”
In 1988, he started teaching at Trent. Philips continued to teach on a contract basis in the years leading up to his passing.
“Tom was an integral part of post-secondary education in Peterborough and in Durham. He taught on both our campuses; led the development of our Careerspace; had a long and impressive career at Fleming; and was an active member of the Peterborough community, to which he was deeply committed,” says Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent University president. “I was scheduled to connect with him this term and now regret that we did not do this earlier. Tom will be dearly missed by all of us who knew him.”
A memorial ceremony was soon called for Sunday after Phillips’ passing on Thursday. Family, former students, colleagues, friends and everyone who loved Dr. Phillips gathered to celebrate his life at his favourite bar, Crook and Coffer.
Peterborough Petes's Jack Van Volsen Selected For 2022 U17 World Hockey Challenge
/Peterborough Petes’s Jack Van Volsen has been selected to play for Canada White in the 2022 U17 World Hockey Challenge announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The tournament is from Nov. 3 - 12 in Delta and Langley, B.C. The event last ran in 2019.
The Brooklin, Ont. native was selected by the Petes sixth overall in the 2022 OHL Priority selection from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA.
The centreman is 6’1”, 172 pounds and has two goals and one assist in seven games this season.
“It’s a huge honour to be selected for this tournament and represent my country, said Van Volsen. “I think it's something that you always dream about as a kid to be able to put on the Canada jersey. I’m just very excited to bring what I've learned so far in Peterborough to the international stage.”
“We’re excited to see that Jack has been recognized as one of the top players born in 2006 in Canada,” said Michael Oke, Petes General Manager. “This will be a great opportunity for him to compete against top competition from around the world in his age group. We know that the experience that he brings back is going to benefit the Petes greatly. It’s a huge honour any time you are selected to represent your country and we couldn’t be more proud of him.”
The Petes play the Kingston Frontenacs at home at the Peterborough Memorial Centre this Thursday which is Disney Night.
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Peterborough Municipal Election Signs Approved For Recycling
/Municipal election signs have been deemed safe to recycle announced by the City of Peterborough on Tuesday.
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The signs are made of white corrugated plastic sheeting — commonly called Coroplast — and have been added to the list of recyclable materials. City of Peterborough’s recycling services provider, Emterra, found a company that will accept the material for reuse according to a press release.
Coroplast election signs can be dropped off at the Material Recycling Facility at 390 Pido Rd. in one of the designated bins that are marked for election signs. Only the Coroplast part of the sign is accepted as any metal or wood post with it must be removed. The signs will not be accepted through curbside collection for recycling.
Candidates typically collect their election signs following elections.
Most election signs are made from Coroplast. The interior is a white corrugated plastic material which can be seen on the edges of the sign. Signs that have black interiors or edges are not made of Coroplast and are not recyclable.
Signs are to be recycled by no later than Nov. 30.
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Big Sugar to Rock The Venue's Stage For Dec. 7
/Rock band Big Sugar has Peterborough as one of their tour stops as they are playing at The Venue on Dec. 7 announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of James Dittinger.
The stop is part of the band’s ‘Heated 25th Anniversary Tour’ that includes locations such as Toronto, Montréal, Kitchener and Ottawa as several Canadian stops.
Pre-sale for tickets starts this Wednesday at 10 a.m. by using the code ‘MODO.’ Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. The event is for ages 19 and up.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough to Host Online Auction to Support Local Artists
/The Art Gallery of Peterborough (AGP) is hosting an online auction “It’s All About ART”, raising money in support of art and artists in the community.
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The AGP is investing funds raised into programs that bring contemporary art and education to the community.
‘It’s All About ART’ online auction provides an opportunity for individuals to build their art collection with original pieces while supporting living artists.
“Communities need art now more than ever,” says Celeste Scopelites, AGP director. “Help the Art Gallery of Peterborough continue to make ground-breaking exhibitions, engaging programs and invaluable educational opportunities accessible to everyone.”
A preview exhibition of the auction between Oct. 8 to Nov. 6 at the gallery offers the chance to see all the work and prepare to place bids as the auction opens on Oct. 21 at midnight. The preview exhibition access code is ALLABOUTART2022.
All auction items close at 9 p.m. on Nov. 5.
City of Peterborough Seeks Public Input For Lansdowne Street West Intersection Improvement Project
/The City of Peterborough is undergoing a signalized intersection improvement project on Lansdowne Street West at the intersections of Park Street, Aylmer Street, and George Street announced Monday.
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The project will refresh this portion of Lansdowne Street and is being developed to improve accessibility and safety for vehicular, pedestrian, and cycling traffic according to the city.
The project is being done in phases, with Phase 1 being constructed in 202 which will include works from east of the Park Street intersection to the west of the George Street intersection and will include the signalization of the Aylmer Street and Lansdowne Street intersection.
The general goals of the project are to:
Improve traffic flow, vehicle safety and driveway access from Park Street to Lock Street;
Improve the safety and functionality of intersections along Lansdowne Street at Park Street, Aylmer Street and George Street;
Implement a signalized intersection at Lansdowne Street and Aylmer Street to improve safety and to provide signalized access to the new Arena and Aquatics Complex which is currently under construction;
Improve pedestrian and cyclist access by providing an off-street multi-use trail on the south side of Lansdowne Street from Park Street to Lock Street; and,
Improve pedestrian safety on Lansdowne Street by providing a boulevard between the roadway and the sidewalk on the north side of the street.
The City’s community consultation website Connect Peterborough features a project page that provides the project scope and plans, additional project information and resources. The webpage also allows residents to submit questions and provide feedback through the online engagement tool.
The project team will review and consider all feedback and implement changes to the project plans where feasible.
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Mental Health and Addictions Program ‘Moving Beyond Addiction’ Opens in Peterborough
/Right to Heal, a local not-for-profit organization, will run ‘Moving Beyond Addiction’ and Redpath programs over a 16-month period announced Monday.
From left to right: Randy Mellow, chief of Peterborough County-City paramedics; Dave Smith, member of Provincial parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha; Peggy Shaughnessy, Whitepath Consulting founder and president; Tim Farquharson, acting Peterborough Police chief; David Smith, member of Provincial parliament for Scarborough Centre; and the Hon. Michael Tibollo, Minister for mental health and addictions. Photo by Felicia Massey.
Through a $367,480 investment from the Government of Ontario, 320 people in the community will receive the program’s services.
Clients will undergo an evidence-based assessment once referred to determine the correct treatment for their needs. The assessment will consider multiple variables including trauma, abuse, domestic violence, housing status, financial situation and severity of the substance abuse. Once the assessment is complete they will enter into one-on-one counselling and/or the Redpath Intervention program.
Redpath programs use a combination of clinical and cultural approaches while focusing to create a healthy mind, body and spirit.
The intervention program consists of 21 three-hour-long counselling and training sessions in both community and institutional settings. Clients will then enter an aftercare program where they will complete two hours a week of group training sessions that focus on personal development and a full reintegration back into society.
“The Redpath services bring wellness and recovery home (to Peterborough) and will add to what is currently being provided in the City”, said Peggy Shaughnessy, Whitepath Consulting founder and president. “It’s very exciting as a developer of the Redpath model to be home.”
Those referred to this program will typically be unhoused/at risk of homelessness and suffering from mental health and addiction issues. The Elizabeth Fry Society will administer the referral process, enabling the funding for the pilot to flow fully to program services. The program will also accept family and self-referrals.
Right to Heal will work in collaboration with these specific prioritized target populations:
Peterborough Police, Peterborough County-City Paramedics and Peterborough Regional Health Centre refer clients who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing opioid overdoses.
Health and social services referring clients from places such as the Consumption and Treatment Services/Opioid Response Hub, Brock Mission, Cameron House and One Roof Community Centre.
