Havelock Fire and Ice Festival Hosting Hockey Player Brigette Lacquette

The HBMProud Havelock Community Outdoor Rink is set to host the Fire and Ice festival; a free event featuring hockey player Brigette Lacquette on Feb. 11.

Photo courtesy of the Havelock Fire and Ice Festival.

From noon to 7 p.m., the Havelock Fire and Ice festival will have many family-friendly activities to enjoy, including ice carving, fire performers, a petting zoo, fireworks and more.

The festival will feature an appearance by hockey player Brigette Lacquette. Lacquette is the first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada's National Women's Team.

Lacquette first joined the National Women's U18 Team in Aug. 2008, and went on to win silver and gold at the 2009 and 2010 IHF U18 Women's World Championships.

For more information on Havelock’s Fire and Ice festival, visit the rink’s Facebook page.

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City of Peterborough Honours Two Petes For World Juniors Gold Medal Performance

Peterborough Petes’ Owen Beck and Brennan Othmann were honoured by Council at City Hall for their gold-medal performances during the World Juniors Championships at the beginning of Monday’s General Committee meeting.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Mayor Jeff Leal made a presentation on behalf of City Council recognizing their efforts for the Petes and Peterborough.

Othmann was obtained from the Flint Firebirds on Nov. 12, several months prior to the deadline. The Petes dealt Artem Guryev, two second-round and one third-round pick for Othmann. He was drafted 16th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Beck was acquired from the Mississauga Steelheads in exchange for Jack Van Volsen, Justin DeZoete, Peterborough’s second and third-round picks in 2025, Erie’s second-round pick in 2025 and Peterborough’s fourth-round pick in 2026 on Jan. 7.

He was a late call-up to Team Canada for the World Juniors on New Year’s Day after an injury to Colton Dach. He had 17 goals and 23 assists in 30 games with the Steelheads this season prior to being traded to the Petes on Jan. 7.

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Winterfest 2023 Fundraiser In Support of Five Counties

Join Five Counties Children’s Centre for family-friendly, in-person and virtual fun during their Winterfest 2023 fundraiser.

Five Counties Children’s Centre staff members Linsey Kampf, Lyn Giles and Lisa Graham are ready to hop aboard Winterfest. Photo courtesy of Five Counties.

Winterfest 2023 is set to include virtual and in-person activities which will offer lots for families to do as the event transitions back to ‘normal’ since the pandemic. In-person events will happen on the Family Day weekend at malls in Peterborough and Lindsay, ending with a Peterborough Petes’ home game on Family Day Monday. There will also be an online auction, a variety of fun, family-friendly events and a ‘thank you card’ contest for kids starting Feb. 1.

In 2022, Winterfest raised nearly $20,000 to support the programs and services provided by Five Counties to more than 6,000 children and their families in Peterborough City-County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County.

“If you suffer from the winter blahs, Winterfest 2023 is a great way to celebrate the season with fun, in-person and virtual activities for the entire family,” says CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre Scott Pepin. “Taking part in Winterfest also helps support the life- changing work provided by Five Counties to help kids with physical, communication and development needs in our communities.”

Winterfest 2023 festivities include:

• Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 – Winterfest kicks off with the first-ever ‘Thank You Card Contest’ for Kids. Show appreciation to Five Counties supporters by writing words, creating a drawing or colouring a picture that says ‘thank you.’ Kids can enter to win prizes, and one child’s artwork will be selected and featured on Five Counties thank you cards. Find contest rules and colouring sheet samples on the Five Counties website.

• Feb. 16 to Feb. 21 – Check out the many Winterfest Virtual Events available, including a workout with the Peterborough Petes, winter scavenger hunt, story times, baking demo, snow creature contest and magic show.

• Feb. 16 to Feb. 21 – Winterfest’s Online Auction featuring a selection of hand-made quilts, artisanal wood items, gift cards, kids’ toys and more. Register online to join the bidding. 

• Feb. 18 – In-person, family-friendly fun Winterfest activities at Lansdowne Place mall (645 Lansdowne St. W) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 19 – Winterfest festivities coming to Lindsay Square Mall (401 Kent St. W) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 20 –  Cheer on the Peterborough Petes as they host the Sudbury Wolves. Take part in a raffle and have a chance to win prizes, all while supporting Five Counties.

Canadian Tire stores in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Fenelon Falls return as Winterfest’s lead sponsor in 2023.

“Winterfest is a great way to embrace the season, while supporting the valuable work being done by Five Counties,” says Canadian Tire Peterborough South owner Ralph Moulton. “We’re proud and pleased to again be able to assist a great community event and organization.”

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St. Peter CSS Returns To the Showplace Stage With 'GREASE: The Musical'

St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is set to return to the Showplace Performance Centre with the production of GREASE The Musical starting Feb. 15.

Photo courtesy of St. Peter CSS.

Sandy (Vaughan) and Danny (Forsyth)

Photo courtesy of St. Peter CSS.

Photo courtesy of St. Peter CSS.

For the first time since 2018, St. Peter’s is taking the Showplace stage with Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s GREASE The Musical, running performances until Feb. 18.

The production includes close to 200 students and staff within the school community, and is directed by drama teacher and arts chair Paul Crough. St. Peter’s staff Jennifer Riel (choreographer), James Wright (music director) and Dyanne McDonald (stage manager) are among the production crew as well.

“It’s always an exciting time, we have students from Grade 9 through 12 in the musical. The part that I love about the whole experience that the audience doesn’t get to see is the process,” said Crough. “We have students who have never sung publicly in front of someone, and they’re terrified at auditions, and we witness the growth that takes place within their confidence with a like-minded group.”

Cast leads include Ryan Forsyth as Danny and Macayla Vaughan as Sandy. The two say they are excited to see the production come to fruition with all of the hard work going on behind the scenes.

“This is a dream role of mine, and as the first and last show I get to be a part of with this school, it is something special,” said Vaughan.

General admission tickets are $28.50 plus fees and are available for purchase at the Showplace Performance Centre box office (290 George St. N) or online.

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Kirkfield Lift Lock Repairs Contracted; Projected Completion For This Year's Navigation Season

Parks Canada has awarded a contract for the Kirkfield Lift Lock to undergo repairs since suffering a mechanical failure on Sept. 2 that resulted in its closure for the rest of 2022.

The Kirkfield Lift Lock is located a few kilometres north of the Village of Kirkfield. Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

The Lift Lock is scheduled to be fully operational by the beginning of this year’s navigation season according to Parks Canada.

The scope of work will include: 

• Repairs to the structural, mechanical and electrical components.

• System improvements to increase safety controls and access improvements to critical system components.

• Backup system improvements to minimize impacts on future maintenance activities.

The Kirkfield Lift Lock is the second-highest hydraulic lift lock in the world with a lift of 15 metres (49 ft). The Kirkfield lock is at the highest point along the waterway at 256.20 m (840.5 ft.) above sea level.

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Pig's Ear Tavern To Be Reopened This Summer With New Owners

After being closed since 2017, the historic and iconic Pig’s Ear Tavern is scheduled to reopen this summer by Trent alumni Ashley Holmes and Steve Robertson.

The Pig’s Ear operated for 152 years and oped in 1865 as the St. Maurice Saloon. Photo courtesy of Trent University Alumni Association.

According to the official Pig’s Ear website, the tavern is opening this summer.

Robertson and Holmes with two other investors/friends received keys to the property on Friday according to the Trent University Alumni Association (TUAA).

The Pig’s Ear Tavern closed on April 22, 2017 as owners John and Lylie Punter sold the building following their retirement. The couple has endorsed the revival of the tavern as stated in the TUAA publication.

The famed tavern first opened its doors as the St. Maurice Saloon two years before Confederation. It was renowned as a popular University hangout, a local music hub and hosting trademark weekly events. It included Karaoinke, Pingo, open mic and trivia nights.

“The loss of The Pig’s Ear was more than losing a bar,” said Steve. “To so many people, it was a part of their fondest memories. Dating back over 150 years, the city also lost a piece of history. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring back this long-cherished establishment, where people can once again meet to talk, laugh, sing and form new memories over a tray of beer!” 

The pair want to offer experiences of the pub prior to the pandemic in Trent and Peterborough. 

“The timing for re-opening the Pig’s Ear feels right,” explained Ashley. “Who knows if the bar would have been able to survive the last three years. Taking trays to go might not have worked out. It’s really exciting that we get to be a part of its history.” 

More to come this week.

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Special Weather Statement in Effect for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes; Significant Snowfall Expected

A special weather statement has been issued for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes areas as Environment Canada calls for 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on Wednesday.

File photo.

The special weather statement released Jan. 23 at 12:17 a.m. is in effect for Apsley, Woodview, Lindsay, Peterborough City and Lakefield, calling for significant snowfall late Wednesday and into Thursday.

Environment Canada warns that rapid snow accumulation could lead to reduced visibility, making driving more difficult. Snow accumulation certain municipalities may reach up to 20 centimetres.

To keep up with monitors and alerts through Environment Canada, visit the website.

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Peterborough Century Lakers Draft Two Defenseman and Transition In 2023 MSL Draft

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers drafted Matt Wright, Caleb Commandant and Tyler Grandel during the 2023 Major Series Lacrosse draft held on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Peterborough held three picks during the six-round draft; a first, fourth and fifth-round pick. The Lakers protected graduating Jr. A Lakers Carter Page, Tyler Hendrycks, Nick Webb and Owen Hiltz prior to the draft.

Wright was their first-round pick, third overall from the Mimico Mountaineers. The 6’1, 210 lb. right-handed defenceman from Oakville is an immediate fit for the team according to Paul Day, Lakers general manager.

“We are very excited to draft Wright,” said Day. “We feel he has a great motor and is someone that can play and make an impact right away. We need righty defencemen and he is big and fast.”

Wright is in his fourth year at the University of North Carolina. He recently won a silver medal with Team Canada at the U21 World Championships in Limerick and was on Team Canada for the inaugural World Lacrosse Super Sixes event in 2021.

The Lakers’ next pick in the fourth round was lefty transition player Commandant, drafted 21st overall. The 5’9 and 170 lbs., is an Oakville Buzz Jr. A/Guelph Regals Jr. B graduate. He is in his third year at RIT as a long-stick midfielder.

Lindsay native and Jr. A Lakers righty defenceman Grandel was the fifth-round and final pick at 27th overall for Peterborough. Standing at 6’0 and 165 lbs, Grandel was a call-up for the Sr. Lakers in a game versus Cobourg last season. He was a primary face-off man for the Jr. A Lakers.

Grandel previously won the Meredith Cup with the Jr. C Lakers and is playing for the Oshawa Outlaws of the Arena Lacrosse League.

Jr. A Laker grad Holden Lowes was selected by Cobourg in the fourth round, 13th overall while Mimico’s Justin Sykes was taken first overall by Cobourg.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Ewyn Weight Loss Studios, Ashburnham Realty, Bob Gauvreau and Reframe Film Festival

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…

Ewyn Weight Loss Studios, a national franchise with 50 locations, opened their Peterborough location last week.

Owner Tiffany, along with her team of Emma, Donna Lynn, and Alyssa utilizes the Ewyn system of dietary plans, one-on-one health coaching and dietary supplements to help their clients lose weight and be healthy. Located at 1434 Chemong Rd., just North of the Hyundai/Subaru dealership, stop in or check them out at Ewyn Weight Loss Studios Peterborough on Facebook.

Ashburnham Realty has two exciting projects coming online this year.

The first phase of The Railyard is located on Hunter Street in East City, across from Ashburnham Ale House and will feature 40 residential and 2 Commercial units. There will eventually be three buildings in the development. The Sawmill is also getting ready for tenants. Located at 191 Rink Street the project has been supported with CMHC funding, designated to help construct below-market rental suites. It’s a six-storey, 64-unit residential building with a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom suites. For details on both properties visit ashburnham.ca.

The team at Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory are gearing up for their annual Ascent Summit this Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s a full day of tips and training from top experts on budgeting and financing growth, repositioning yourself as a leader, delegation, building operational systems that work, and injecting a powerful sense of accountability into your operations. You can sign up for the virtual event at ascentsummit.com.

The annual Reframe Film Festival is on from this Thursday to Feb. 3.

Reframe focuses on social justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility, and includes independent Canadian and international films, as well as live events and talks such as meet the filmmakers and artists events and educational opportunities. They have virtual viewing options as well. For details, the schedule, and tickets, visit reframefestival.ca.

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Peterborough AAA U16 Minor Petes Fall In Steve Richey Tournament Hockey Championship In 1-0 Loss

The AAA U16 Peterborough Petes came up one goal short in the finals of the Steve Richey Tournament, losing to the AAA U16 Central Ontario Wolves 1-0 at the Healthy Planet Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Both teams were undefeated heading into the finals. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Petes and Wolves were the only undefeated teams left in the contest, winning their respective divisions and prior playoff games for the championship.

Both teams exchanged sustained pressure in opposing offensive zones throughout the opening 15 minutes. The Petes had some last-minute chances in the final few minutes in the Wolves zone, applying heavy forechecking, forcing turnovers and a potential goal from a baseball swing but the score remained scoreless throughout the first period. Both teams displayed excellent discipline early as either team had a penalty in the opening stanza.

The Wolves began the period aggressively with several high-scoring chances, testing Petes’ goaltender Mason Johnston. They caused defensive zone turnovers, had several tip-ins that barely went wide but could not find the back of the net. Peterborough got the first penalty of the game just under 10 minutes into the period from an interference call in front of the Wolves’ net. The Petes penalty kill blocked several shots to keep the game tied. Peterborough capitalized on a loose puck as Wil McFadden had a partial breakaway that translated into a Wolves penalty while being shorthanded. Peterborough tried to get on the board on their abridged man advantage but failed to score on their first powerplay as the score remained a 0-0 tie into the third period.

All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Peterborough was the aggressor starting the final stanza as they had mounted pressure against the Wolves goaltender. The Petes had a wide-open net but the shot went wide as the game remained continued in a 0-0 deadlock. The Wolves finally got on the board as forward Van Pereira, 15, was able to capitalize on a blocked shot that came back to him and sniped it past Johnston for a 1-0 lead, halfway through the third period.

“I took a second chance at the puck and banged it in,” said Pereira. “(It's) a big goal for the boys.”

Peterborough made late charges in the game, creating several chances to crash the net and score but failed to get it past the goal line. The Petes pulled their goalie during the final few minutes of the game but to no avail as the Wolves stood tall for the 1-0 win.

Pereira’s goal stood as the tournament-winning goal, with the Wolves remaining as the only undefeated team.

“That's the best feeling in hockey right there,” said Pereira. “There's nothing like that and that's why we put on the gear and play.”

The Petes U18 team failed to qualify for the playoffs with a 3-1 record.

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