Photos: Christopher Fee Cup Kicks Off 63rd Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament

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Kicking off the 63rd Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament, the first game of the tournament saw the Central Ontario Wolves AAA take on the Peterborough Petes Major AAA 4-0 for the Christopher Fee Cup at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Friday morning.

The cup is a feature opening game against a visiting team against the host Petes team since 1997. Callum ‘Coach Cal’ Perks performed the ceremonial puck drop and helped present the post-game awards to the two teams. The Wolves defeated the Petes in a 4-0 shutout to win the 2023 Christopher Fee Cup.

The tournament features 87 teams in 11 divisions playing throughout 10 arenas in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

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CMHA Hosting Eight-Hour Relay For Mental Health and Supporting Housing Program On Jan. 22

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The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is hosting an eight-hour Ski Relay for mental health on Jan. 22 at the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Kawartha Nordic Ski Club

The relay is in collaboration with Wild Rock Outfitters and Peterborough Kawartha Nordic Ski Club with the opening ceremonies prior to the relay.

Proceeds go towards CMHA HKPR’s Garden Homes Project through the Supportive Housing program. The project supports vulnerable individuals who are at risk of homelessness in the Peterborough area by providing affordable, small homes. Small, custom-built housing for individuals or small families within Peterborough.

“Much of our community has been challenged with access to affordable housing. Through the support of this fundraiser, we hope to develop creative solutions to a highly complex issue in our region,” says Mark Graham, CEO.  “With low vacancy rates and many people facing homelessness, this initiative is needed now more than ever.”

“As a worker in Peterborough’s downtown, I walk from my home in East City on my commute to work and have seen the struggles of people experiencing homelessness. The Garden Homes Project will be a step forward in addressing the housing crisis in the area,” said John Hauser, ski relay organizer.  “The relay seemed to be a great way to bring community together to raise funds for this much needed cause.”

The event includes food, music and games. You can register as an individual or as a team; or donate to the cause online. For more information contact event organizer John Hauser at johnh@wildrock.net.

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‘A Hand Up’ Free Concert at Junction in Support of Community Organizations

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A free concert in support of various community organizations to be put on at the Junction Nightclub on Jan. 22.

photo courtesy of DreamTeam Concerts.

DreamTeam Concerts, in partnership with Kawartha Food Share and United Way Peterborough & District (with support from the Peterborough Police Deputy Chief Tim Farquharson) have launched the emergency fundraiser to raise funds for both the United Way and Kawartha Food Share.

These organizations were chosen because of their integral community support through the unprecedented challenges the community may face around homelessness, poverty, mental health and addictions. These organizations supply many other local charities and programs with resources to be able to help the community as well. 

The lineup includes the musical talents of Ty Wilson, Jesse Slack, SJ Riley, Baz Littlerock and Tyson Briden, High Waters and Bowie Lives Unplugged.

A silent auction will be available with many items donated from local Peterborough businesses.

There will be opportunities to donate in many ways at this event, though DreamTeam says those who are unable to make it can donate through the GoFundMe page.

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Little River Band Announced as First Performance in Peterborough Musicfest Lineup

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Peterborough Musicfest announces the first date of the 36th summer season in Del Crary Park, welcoming Little River Band to the Fred Anderson Stage on July 26.

photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, Little River Band has recorded 16 studio albums, accumulating worldwide sales in excess of 30 million. Ten singles, including Grammy-nominated Lonesome Loser, made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Their single Reminiscing later attained the number three spot in 1978.

Little River Band continues to draw upon the success of a number of other signature hits such as Help Is On Its Way, The Other Guy, Lady, Cool Change and Take It Easy On Me, remaining not only a fan-favourite concert draw but also garnering 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

In 1982, Little River Band was the first band to achieve a Top 10 hit for six consecutive years.

Now based in the United States, Little River Band continues an extensive tour schedule, including the Peterborough Musicfest appearance as its lone Canadian stop currently scheduled for 2023.

Over the years, the Peterborough Musicfest stage has seen the likes of many artists and bands representing virtually every genre. Dallas Green, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, Gordon Lightfoot, 54-40 and Blue Rodeo are just a few of the big names Musicfest has hosted.

The diverse lineup of music for 35 summers brings thousands to Del Crary Park, providing an economic boost for Peterborough’s downtown and area tourist attractions.

The Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships; including many locally owned businesses, support from multiple levels of government, fundraising initiatives and private donations. As a result, Musicfest steadfastly remains a free admission event.

Those interested in sponsoring the festival can email sales@ptbomusicfest.ca or call 705-755-1111.

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Petes Snap Eight-Game Winning Streak; Successful Homecoming For Peterborough's Nolan Burke

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It was the homecoming that Peterborough’s Nolan Burke wanted as he and the Sarnia Sting snap the Petes winning streak at eight with a 4-2 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre PMC on Thursday.

Photo courtes of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The first period was quiet in the score sheet but not in action as a total of 21 shots came from both teams (13 to Sarnia and eight for Peterborough) as it was back and forth.

Peterborough had a productive second period, scoring the first two goals. J.R. Avon had some fancy deking gaining the offensive zone before passing the puck for Tucker Robertson on an easy tap-in goal. Minutes later, Johnathan Melee tipped in his goal after a Jax Dubois shot for a Petes 2-0 lead. The tip would find it’s way past Benjamin Gaudreau to extend the Petes lead to 2-0. Sarnia got on the board on the power play as Sting defenceman Christian Kyrourifled one past Michael Simpson to make it 2-1 going into the third period.

Sarnia continued their momentum with another power play goal as Marko Sikic deflected a shot past Simpson to tie the game at 2-2. Four minutes later, Peterborough’s Nolan Burke got the go-ahead goal, corralling a rebound shot and backhanding it for a 3-2 Sarnia lead. Cooper Way sealed Sarnia’s victory with an empty-net goal to snap Peterborough’s winning streak at eight with a 4-2 score.

Burke was credited with the game-winning goal over Peterborough and was awarded the first star of the game in his final game at the PMC.

The Petes next game is Pride Night against the Niagara IceDogs this Saturday.

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Otonabee Conservation Issues Flood Watch to Peterborough and Surrounding Area

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A flood watch update has been issued by Otonabee Conservation for the Trent-Severn Waterway and local watercourses on Thursday, urging residents to keep close watch for frazil ice.

file photo.

At 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Otonabee Conservation issued a flood watch for the Trent-Severn Waterway (Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings) and other local watercourses, alerting municipalities, residents and businesses that flooding is possible.

As a result of rainfall and snowmelt across the Trent-Severn, Parks Canada is managing high water levels and flows through the entire system. These high flows are expected to continue along the Otonabee River for the next seven to ten days, according to Otonabee Conservation.

The winter storm forecast is expected to generate frazil ice which may lead to flooding. Frazil ice (a kind of slush ice) can form when cold air temperatures and wind chill combine to cause surface water temperature to be super-cooled, but is unable to form a solid cover of ice because of fast moving water.

As frazil ice flows downstream, Otonabee Conservation says it will eventually come to rest against obstructions such as islands, bridge piers and abutments, in low velocity areas (bends, slope reductions) or in areas of channel constrictions, where it will accumulate. Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, resulting in a rise of water and possible flooding behind the frazil ice build-up.

Residents and businesses along the shores of the Otonabee River and Kawartha Lakes are strongly encouraged by Otonobee Conservation to keep a close watch for frazil ice generation, accumulation and jamming, and to take action to limit or prevent damages due to potential flooding.

This flood watch will expire Jan. 19 unless updated earlier.

Water levels can be monitored online at:

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Local Office Supply Business Brant Basics Expands With New Furniture Showroom Space

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The new showroom floor is open for Brant Basics as they had a ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new furniture showroom during an open house on Thursday.

(from left to right) Susan Sharp, Brant Basics Co-Owner, Marketing & New Business; Sarah Budd, Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Jeff Leal, Terry Guiel, CHamber of Commerce; MOrris Cox and David Cox, Brant Basics Co-owner during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new showroom space located on the upper floor of the building. Photo by Brad Wood.

It showcases a range of furniture, office appliances, employee work space and more. The open house was originally scheduled for Dec. 15 but was postponed due to weather concerns.

Brant Basics celebrated its 58th year in business last year. The showroom was a way to help employees be excited about working in the office building again after working from home for several months from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We could really show employers to invest in their spaces to make them attractive and make them more attractive for when the employees do return to their workspace,” said Jeff Cox, Brant Basics president and co-owner.

Cox mentioned that lots of new technology for workspaces, offices and at home wanted to be a focal point of the showroom and its look had to replicate the modern products they wanted to sell.

“It was due for a facelift,” he said. “We wanted to showcase more Canadian product, made in Ontario. We wanted to have more space to focus on that and show a lot of the newer products that have some out now to help out with collaboration in the workspace.”

Brant Basics has operated since 1964 and is a second-generation store. It employs roughly 20 people at their downtown Peterborough location on 296 George St.

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Hometown PTBO: Owen Beck Joining the Peterborough Petes and Winning a Gold Medal at the World Juniors

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with newly acquired Peterborough Petes player Owen Beck about how it feels to play for a hometown team, family ties in and around Peterborough and his World Juniors experience winning a gold medal.

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Peterborough's Shawn Evans Scores His 1,300 Career NLL Point

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Peterborough and Vancouver Warriors’ Shawn Evans has reached his 1,300th career National Lacrosse League point after scoring five points against the San Diego Seals on Saturday.

File Photo.

He got his milestone point by assisting Keegan Bal’s goal 6:56 into the fourth period. He made the primary assist, leading Bal with a pass just in front of the crease. Bal was able to beat Christopher Origlieri over the top for Vancouver’s 10th goal of the game.

Evans’s had two goals and three assists for five points putting him exactly at 1,300 career NLL points. He is sixth in all-time NLL points scored with 459 goals (tied 9th all-time with Mark Steenhuis) and 841 assists (fifth all-time).

The Warriors were unable to seal a win, losing to San Diego 16-11.

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Peterborough Petes Host To Auction Special Jerseys For Pride Night This Saturday

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Rainbows are filling the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) this Saturday as the Peterborough Petes and Sport A Rainbow are hosting Pride Night with a specially-designed jersey auction announced on Thursday.

Peterborough Petes staff, Scotiabank representatives and Rose Powers (third from left) unveiling the pride jersey. Scotiabank is primary sponsor of Pride night for Saturday’s game. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Petes are wearing the jerseys in support of the 2SLGBTQI+ community at Saturday’s game. All proceeds of the jersey auctions go towards Sport A Rainbow and take place in the PMC lobby after the game.

Rose Powers, operator and founder of Sport A Rainbow helped design the jersey that includes waved flags by a silhouetted crowd on the bottom. She said that the plan for the jersey was not to just have rainbow colours but to be able to tell a story.

“The first thing I thought of was flags because people who want to feel included in part of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, they also want to have their own representation,” said Powers. “The two-spirit Indigenous queer flag is the beginning of that. It actually was here before we had our traditional Pride flag. We want to make sure youth know that they're seen, you're recognized and we're standing with you.”

Sport A Rainbow strives to encourage everyone to be respectful and kind to each other in spite of anyone’s differences according to a press release.

“I think that visibility is so important and I love that the Petes are willing to stand up and make change,” said Powers. “I hope that everybody comes out to see what the Petes have done to make this an important and Prideful night.”

The Petes Pride Night game is Saturday against the Niagara IceDogs at 7:05 p.m.

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