Peterborough's Nolan Burke Signs Three-Year Entry-Level Contract to Nashville Predators

Peterborough’s Nolan Burke is headed to the Music City as he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators on Monday.

Burke spent 2016-2018 with the U15 AAA and U16 AAA Peterborough Petes. Photo courtesy of the Nashville Predators.

“Dream come true to announce I have signed my first NHL contract with the Nashville Predators,” Tweeted Burke. “Big thanks to my family, friends, coaches and trainers for helping me get to this point!”

Burke is in his fourth season with the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting. During that time, he’s scored 55 goals and 41 assists in 137 games.

Prior to the OHL, Burke native spent two seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League with Pickering Panthers and Trenton Golden Hawks from 2017-19.

During 2016-18, Burke played for the U15 AAA and U16 AAA Peterborough Petes.

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Peterborough Petes Allow Three Third-Period Goals in 4-2 Loss to Saginaw Spirit; Connor Lockhardt Records 100th Career OHL Point

It’s been two years since the Peterborough Petes played hockey in the United States but their return was forgettable as they lost to the Saginaw Spirit 4-2 on Sunday.

The Petes are 1-3-1 in their last five games. Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver.

Petes’s Connor Lockhart wasted little time in recording his 100th career Ontario Hockey League point by forcing a turnover while shorthanded to feed Jonathan Melee a one-timer goal past Saginaw goalie Tristan Lennox for a 1-0 lead, his first of the season, and Lockhart would finally hit his milestone with 100 career points.

The Petes looked like they were able to keep the game under control in the second period until Saginaw pressed later in the period and scored with 59 seconds remaining. Roberto Mancini tied the game, putting it past Petes’s goaltender Michael Simpson. Tucker Robertson had a breakaway at the end of the period but could not get the shot off before the buzzer and the game remained tied into the third.

Saginaw took control of the game as they scored 3:50 into the third off a deflection from the Spirit’s Lincoln Moore for a 2-1 lead. The Petes countered at the 12:05 mark when J.R. Avon tied things at two apiece. Tommy Purdeller recorded his first career OHL assist with that goal. Two minutes later, Olivier Savard gave Saginaw the 3-2 lead and eventually tacked on an empty netter for a 4-2 win.

During the Petes three-game road trip that began Thursday, they lost to the West Division-leading Windsor Spitfires 3-2, beat the Flint Firebirds 3-2 and acquired Brennan Othmann (from the Firebirds) in exchange for defenceman Artem Guryev and three draft picks.

The Petes play on Thursday in support of Special Olympics Ontario as they host the rival Oshawa Generals.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Kawartha Rentals, Memory Blvd, Sinders Bridal House and Heather Bradley

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…

Todd Fournier recently opened Kawartha Rentals & Detailing.

Located at 1951 Lansdowne St., just West of Brealey, Fournier has a small fleet, a mix of cars, SUV’s and vans, ready for daily rentals. All vehicles have A/C, remote starters, backup cameras and navigation. Kawartha Rentals also offers full detailing services, from a touch-up to an end-to-end clean and polish.

Jan Watson recently launched Memory Blvd, providing high-quality, customized stationery, photo gifts and wedding boutique items.

You can choose from a wide selection of special occasion invitations, stationery, cards, signage, promotional products for business marketing, photo books, calendars, albums and puzzles, customized home décor, clothing and bags.

Ottawa’s Sinders Bridal House recently expanded with a new location in Downtown Peterborough.

Located at 400 George St. at Hunter, sisters Meghan and Stacey offer designer wedding dresses, veils and accessories and services such as private rooms, bride support, wedding day dressing and more. Details and appointments are available online at sindersbridal.com or check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

I mentioned Heather Bradley’s new book - When We All Get Together a while back.

Bradley was just awarded a Silver medal Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Heather was chosen from over 1500 entries from 22 countries and picked up her award this past weekend in Traverse City, Mich. There is a celebration planned for this Saturday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the main branch of the Lindsay Library.

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Five Counties Calls On Local Community to Support The Northumberland Backyard Project

The Five Counties Children’s Centre is asking for community support on their Northumberland Backyard Project, which would see the area at the rear of its Cobourg location turned into a safe, fully accessible backyard green space available for treatment, recreation, cultural awareness and outdoor education programming for the community.

Photo courtesy of Five Counties.

The Northumberland Backyard Project is spearhead by Five Counties Children’s Centre in partnership with multiple community organizations.

The partners have applied to Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group for nearly $50,000 in funding to help with the first phase of the Northumberland Backyard Project. Commonwell’s Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund (LEAF) provides grants for community projects that promote learning and capacity improvements.

Five Counties and its partners have secured approximately 40 per cent of funding already for the project’s $255,000 estimated cost.

Part of the funding approval is based on community support for a project. Local residents are being asked to play a part by visiting the Commonwell website between Nov. 10 and 15 and sharing support and reasons why the project matters to the community. This can involve writing a short story, uploading a photo or just leaving an encouraging comment and spreading the word on social media.

“We know there is a long-term need for this type of accessible backyard green space in Northumberland County, so we encourage everyone in coming days to show your support online and spread the word to neighbours and friends,” says Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “…the proposed accessible playground and natural enhancements to the outdoor space at our Northumberland site will have countless benefits to the children and youth who receive therapy services at the (Five Counties) centre, as well as other families and community members across the County.”

Show your support using the Commonwell website.

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Remembrance Day Parade Returns to Peterborough

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 52 hosted this year’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony, convening at Confederation Square to honour veterans on Friday morning.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

After a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Remembrance Day parade was brought back to the City of Peterborough. Beginning at PACE PCVS, they made their way to Confederation Square for a service led by the Legion.

Veterans and their loved ones gathered as the local Montessori school sang songs of remembrance and wreaths were laid, honouring the lives of those who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces.

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Peterborough Woman Facing Assault Charges; 15 Puppies Seized After Man Suffers Leg Stabbing At Nicholls Oval

Peterborough Police Service arrested a 46-year-old Peterborough woman with an assault with a weapon charge after an incident at Nicholls Oval on Thursday evening.

File Photo.

At roughly 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, officers received reports of a man at Nicholls Oval Park had been stabbed in the leg. Officers found the man and took two people into custody.

The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and was released after being treated for minor injuries. Police also discovered 15 puppies in six crates at the site.  The animals were seized and in Animal Control’s care.

Officers located and seized a knife during a search, arrested and charged the 46-year-old Peterborough woman with ‘Assault with a Weapon.’

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 29. 

The second person taken into custody was released unconditionally.  

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Peterborough's Lisa Butler Named Special Olympics Athlete of the Year

COVID-19 may have stopped the 2022 Special Olympics but not Peterborough’s Lisa Butler as she received Ontario Athlete of the Year honours at a ceremony at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel on Nov. 3.

Butler has not missed recording a workout or art project for 50 consecutive weeks according to Special Olympics Canada. Facebook Photo.

Butler competes in cross-country skiing, five-pin bowling, track and field, basketball and swimming. The 48-year-old qualified for the basketball Provincial Games in basketball and cross-country skiing in the World Games. The latter is something she has looked forward to all her life.

“It means a lot,” said Butler. “It shows that all my hard work has paid off. It is what I have wanted more than anything.”

She has been involved in the Special Olympics since 1998. The 24-year Special Olympics veteran trains roughly six times a week. Butler was named to the Special Olympics Team Canada 2022 and is a member of their training squad.

Butler is expected to receive a similar award from Special Olympics Canada at the LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala at Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 18.

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Peterborough Petes Fall On the Road to First-Place Windsor Spitfires, 3-2

It was two years since the Peterborough Petes visited Windsor. They kept it close but lost out to the first-place West Division Spitfires on the road, 3-2 on Friday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

J.R. Avon gave the Petes a quick strike only 87 seconds into the game on a breakaway to give them a 1-0 lead. Windsor’s Alex Christopoulos snuck one past Petes goalie Michael Simpson to tie it up with 1:09 left in the first.

Peterborough did the only scoring in the second period as Nick Lardis used the backhand to beat Spitfire goaltender Mathias Onuska for a 2-1 lead into the third.

The Spitfires took over the third period as Ryan Abraham tied the game with 8:23 left in regulation. Windsor didn’t stop there as Matthew Maggio hit a one-timer for the team’s first lead of the game at 3-2 with just over three minutes left in the game. Peterborough pulled Simpson for the extra attacked but were unable to tie the game.

The Petes travel to the United States for the first time since 2019 to battle the Flint Firebirds on Saturday.

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Fleming College Multicultural Showcase to Celebrate International Education

Fleming College Sutherland campus is celebrating International Education Week with a two-day Multicultural Showcase on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Fleming’s International Student Services group will host a series of activities and demonstrations to highlight the diverse talents within the community, like martial artists, dance performances and singers, featuring a culinary show and Zumba class.

Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days and take place in the main foyer of the Fleming Sutherland campus.

The all-ages event is free to attend and accessible to all abilities.

International Education Week runs from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18, and aims to celebrate the importance and impact of International Education on students around the world.  

Free parking will be available in the Ash, Aspen, Birch and Oak parking lots. Full event details are available here.

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