Trent Excalibur Volleyball and Curling Weekend Recap
/Trent’s volleyball and curling excalibur teams competed in a number of different championship games this past weekend, recapped below.
photo courtesy of Trent excalibur.
Peterborough Blogs
City Council Endorsing Five-Year Agreement For Lakers Lacrosse Association To Use the Peterborough Memorial Centre
/Council has endorsed a new five-year agreement between the City of Peterborough and Lakers Lacrosse Association Inc. to use the Peterborough Memorial Centre including box office services and game-day expenses at Monday’s Council meeting.
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Terms of the agreement would include:
A five-year term starting April 1
A fixed-rate rental fee for use of the facility for $1,607 plus tax, increased annually based on inflation
A fixed-rate fee for game day expenses of $4,636 plus tax for each game, increasingly annually based on inflation
A per-ticket fee on all Lakers tickets for Box Office charges that would be $1 plus tax to start, increasing to $1.50 plus tax in the third year of the agreement on April 1, 2025 and increasing to $2 plus tax in the fifth year of the agreement on April 1, 2027
A per-ticket capital refurbishment fund fee on all Lakers tickets in the amount of $1.50 plus tax
A per-order charge of $2.50 plus tax on all Lakers ticket orders
Recovery by the City of bank charges of 2.75 per cent on tickets purchased by credit card on a per-game basis
Recovery by the City from the Lakers on applicable Music Tariff charges
The Lakers receiving from the City 50 per cent of the City's share of gross revenues from food and beverage sales at Lakers games
The Lakers would be able to sell in-game sponsorship in temporary, non-obstructing locations during Lakers games
The City would assist the Lakers with the purchase of a new carpet playing surface by providing an interest-free loan of 50 per cent of the cost, up to a maximum of $150,000, that would be repaid in annual increments over the five-year agreement
The new agreement structure considers the requirement to continue to rebuild ticket sales over the next two years from COVID-19 disruptions by maintaining the per-ticket service charge with no increase until 2025.
The revenues to be received through a fixed-rate rental agreement total roughly $75,700 increasing annually by the rate of inflation sourced from the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index. Revenue received from the per-ticket fees are estimated to be in excess of $102,000 in the first year and increase to an estimated amount in excess of $142,000 in the third year of the agreement based on an average number of 16 games per season.
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Two-Car Collision Results In Front Window Convenience Store Crash; 52-Year-Old Driver Charged with Failing to Stop at a Red Light
/A two-car collision that resulted in a crash into a Circle K on a McDonnel Street and Aylmer Street intersection that occurred around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday as reported by Peterborough Police Service.
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The collision resulted in one of the vehicles crashing into the Circle K’s storefront, damaging several windows. No serious injuries were reported during the accident however one person was taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre as a precaution.
A 52-year-old driver was charged with failing to stop for a red light as a result of the incident.
Circle K at 235 McDonnell St. is temporarily closed as a result of the accident as Kawartha Glass cleans up the shards.
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Local Boy Becomes Honourary Assistant Coach For Peterborough Petes on Family Day
/Seven-year-old Talon is lending the Peterborough Petes coaching staff a hand as he will be an honourary assistant coach for the team on Family Day (Feb. 20).
Blake (left) and Talon (right) with Peterborough Pete Konnor Smith (middle). Both Talon and Blake will serve as assistant coach and scout respectively for the Petes in a partnership with Five Counties for the upcoming Family Day matinee match against Sudbury. Photo courtesy of FCCC.
The new coaching staff addition is part of a partnership between the Petes and Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC).
Talon has been receiving therapy at FCCC and has been diagnosed with O.D.D. (oppositional defiance disorder) and ADHD. He has also at risk of a learning disability.
Part of the game’s proceeds will support FCCC’s work to provide physio, occupational and speech therapy, as well as other services, to more than 6,000 children and youth in the region according to a press release.
“Talon has said to me, ‘you mean I get to tell the team to work hard and they have to listen?” said Kristen, Talon’s mother.
Talon's older brother Blake is serving as an honourary scout at the same game as part of the Petes’ Next Gen program. Blake has been a client at FCCC for five years.
The Petes’ Family Day game is against the Sudbury Wolves on Feb. 20.
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Peterborough Public Health Reminding At-Risk Residents To Book for MPox Vaccine
/Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is reminding those who are at risk of contracting Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) to complete their two-dose vaccination series of Imvamune announced on Tuesday.
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“We are cautioning residents that the risk of contracting Mpox is a bit higher after a recent outbreak in Toronto this past month,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, PPH medical officer of health. “While our region has not seen a case since July 2022, we want to ensure residents who are at higher risk of contracting Mpox are vaccinated to provide themselves with the best protection.”
Mpox is a virus spread by close and prolonged contact with a person or animal who has it or with contaminated materials (e.g., clothing, bedding) according to PPH. Mpox has spread mostly between people who have had close/intimate or sexual contact with a person who has the virus.
PPH urges anyone part of the at-risk population is asked to remain vigilant for symptoms and take precautions to prevent infection. The Imvamune vaccine is available as pre and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Residents who are eligible for the 2-dose vaccine series as a pre-exposure prophylaxis include:
Two-spirit, non-binary, transgender, cisgender, intersex or gender-queer individuals (18+) who self-identify or have sexual partners who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual, pansexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following:
Had a confirmed sexually transmitted infection within the last year
Have or are planning to have two or more sexual partners or are in a relationship where at least one of the partners may have other sexual partners
Have attended venues for sexual contact (i.e., bathhouses, sex clubs) recently or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings
Have had anonymous sex (e.g., using hookup apps) recently or may be planning to
Are a sexual contact of an individual who engages in sex work
Individuals who self-identify as engaging in sex work or are planning to, regardless of self-identified sex or gender.
Household and/or sexual contacts of people who are eligible for pre-exposure vaccination– listed above AND who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or pregnant.
Eligible residents can book an appointment for the Imvamune vaccine by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 331
Anyone with symptoms or who believe they have been exposed should reach out to their healthcare provider. The vaccine is available to some residents who present with symptoms following the recommendation of their healthcare provider. Symptoms typically appear within five to 21 days after exposure and include,
A rash or blisters (lesions)
Swollen lymph nodes
Fever and chills
Muscle aches
Headaches
Exhaustion
For more information about MPOX and booking a vaccine appointment please visit online.
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre Seeking New Board of Director Members
/Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking individuals to become members of the Board of Directors announced on their website on Monday.
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The Board Members are seeking members who are the following:
reside in one of the four counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes
reflect the diversity of their changing community
can bring volunteer Board experience and business/professional skills to our governance processes.
Duties of Board Members include:
Governing the affairs of PRHC in line with best practices in the sector
Advancing PRHC’s vision, mission and values
Valuing and embracing anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion practices and principles within its governance processes
Committing to continuously building a truly inclusive and safe organization at every level
Supporting the implementation of the 2024-2027 Strategic plan and ensuring that all decisions are made in accordance with the Plan
Reviewing and approving PRHC’s Annual Operating Plan
Provide oversight to quality of care
Fosters regional relationships needed for seamless care
All applications are welcome, particularly from anyone with a background in clinical (professional staff and allied health included), human resources, patient/family experience, construction/facility management and quality of care according to the PRHC.
Applications and resumes are due by Feb. 17 and can be sent to the Chair, Nominating Sub-Committee, c/o Margaret Clark, Senior Executive Assistant, Administration, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, One Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6 or email mclark@prhc.on.ca
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Petes Ball Hockey Program Launches at St. Paul Elementary School
/St. Paul Catholic Elementary School welcomed Petes’ business staff and current players J.R. Avon, Konnor Smith and Donovan McCoy for a launch assembly of the Petes Ball Hockey program on Monday.
The program will provide 2,000 students and 11 schools in Peterborough and the Kawarthas with equipment, training and support required for the sport for free. All students grades 4 to 6 regardless of their hockey experience or physical or cognitive abilities can participate in the program. The Petes Ball Hockey program is meant to help the grassroots development of hockey in Peterborough, and aid in eliminating barriers when it comes to participating in the sport.
St. Paul’s students had the opportunity to play ball hockey, meet Petes players and even get an official Petes hockey photo taken after the assembly.
The first phase of the program starts with the following local schools:
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, Peterborough
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, Lakefield
Kaawaate East City Public School
Terry Fox Public School
Burnham Public School
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
Edmison Heights Public School
Bobcaygeon Public School
CR Gummow Public School
Alexandra Public School
Rhema Christian School
Students also received an official Petes t-shirt, equipment bag, ball hockey rule guide and a letter from Peterborough-born Petes right-winger Chase Stillman.
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Wild Rock Outfitters and Kawartha Nordic Ski-Relay Raises Over $16,000 For CMHA HKPR’s Garden Homes Project
/The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) announces that the Ski-Relay hosted by Wild Rock Outfitters, Kawartha Nordic and Ashburnham Ale House has raised $16,800 for CMHA HKPR’s Garden Homes Project.
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The Ski-Relay, which took place on Jan. 22 at Kawartha Nordic Ski Club, included 11 teams and 40 skiers and donors. The funds from the relay will go towards supporting CMHA HKPR’s Garden Homes Project through the Supportive Housing program. The Garden Homes project aims to support vulnerable individuals who are at risk of homelessness in the Peterborough area by providing affordable, small homes.
Through the project, CMHA HKPR will be creating small, custom-built housing for individuals or small families within Peterborough. This project is one of the first of its kind in the region and CMHA HKPR says they hope to pave the way for similar projects and more affordable housing in the future.
“The funds raised through the Ski-Relay will go a long way in helping us launch the Garden Homes Project,” says Mark Graham, chief executive officer at CMHA HKPR. “Thanks to this fundraiser, we have now reached our fundraising target and are able to purchase the first Garden Home.”
For more information on CMHA HKPR’s Garden Homes Project, check out the website.
Pink in the Rink Game Brings in Record Crowd as Petes Raise Over $60,000 For Cancer Care
/The Peterborough Petes welcomed the Oshawa Generals to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the 14th annual Pink in the Rink game this past Saturday.
photo courtesy of the peterborough petes. photo by kenneth anderson photography.
Although the Generals would ultimately take the game with a final score of 7-5, the Petes had many successes that night, including drawing in an all-time record attendance of 3,912 hockey fans.
The large crowd also broke a Pete’s record for 50/50 draw prize total, awarding $9,360 to one lucky fan.
The Petes note that this year’s campaign raised a preliminary fundraising total of $62,600.
Five local hockey moms, Jennie Ireland, Dara Gosselin, Elke Rye, Karen Tarkington and Dana Thorn were named ambassadors for the 2023 Pink in the rink campaign. They joined Physician Ambassador Dr. Neera Jeyabalan and PRHC Foundation President and CEO Leslie Heighway on the ice before the game for a ceremony recognizing each of their cancer journeys.
This year’s Pink in the Rink Fundraising efforts were highlighted by amounts raised in several categories, including the Hockey Mom Ambassadors fundraising pages, a game-worn jersey auction, chuck-a-puck and t-shirt sales.
The highest single bid was $3,000 for Brennan Othmann’s jersey.
In Saturday’s game, Tommy Purdeller led the way for the Petes with two goals, while Jonathan Melee added a goal and two assists. Owen Beck had two assists, and J.R. Avon and Sam Mayer each had a goal. Brian Zanetti, Gavin White, Chase Stillman and Jax Dubois each had an assist in the loss.
Photos: Rotary Club Rides Armour Hill In Half a Canoe to Promote 37th Annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim
/The Rotary Club of Peterborough are continuing their daredevil antics as former president Wayne Harding went down Armour Hill in half a canoe to promote the 37th annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim on Saturday.
