Port Hope Woman Wins Top Prize of $1 Million From Instant Ultimate
/Port Hope has a new millionaire in Denielle Elliott as she won the top prize of $1 million with Instant Ultimate held from the Dec. 31 draw.
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City of Peterborough To Host the Inclusive Sport and Recreation Expo March 4
/The City of Peterborough will be hosting the second Inclusive Sport and Recreation Expo in partnership with the Council for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) on March 4 at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre (775 Brealey Dr.)
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From noon to 3 p.m., the Inclusive Sport and Recreation Expo will bring together community sport and recreation organizations to highlight and promote inclusiveness and encourage participation for people of all abilities. Local groups will showcase their inclusive programs to potential participants.
This free event is set to provide children and families an opportunity to learn more about the resources available and inclusivity in sport and recreation through demonstrations, peer engagement and information sessions.
The Council for Persons with Disabilities works to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting equality, opportunity and inclusion in the Peterborough area. CPD strives to increase community capacity and create positive change while advocating on behalf of persons with disabilities for improved services that will allow persons with disabilities to live a full, productive life.
Those with any questions about attending the Inclusive Sport & Recreation as an attendee or as a vendor can email rec@peterborough.ca.
Photos: Peterborough Lakers Receive 2022 Mann Cup Championship Rings
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The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have unveiled and received their 2022 Mann Cup championship rings at Champs Sports Bar on Sunday afternoon. The won the championship after a game seven 13-9 win over the Langley Thunder on Sep. 17 last year. The rings feature the four consecutive Mann Cups the Lakers won starting in 2017, the 150th anniversary of the lacrosse logo on one side and the recipient’s name on the other.
During the celebrations, the Lakers presented Parkinson’s Society and Kawartha Food Share $2,100 apiece from the proceeds of their Mann Cap jersey auction that began on Feb. 4.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Recharge Solutions, Evolve Dental Hygiene, Peterborough Chamber and Blossom Hill Nursery
/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…
Gail Moorhouse recently launched her own business.
Called Recharge Solutions, Gail aims to help rural non-profits to find the right people, strategies and processes to thrive. Moorhouse offers a menu of strategic planning and board training and brings a perspective from both sides of the Board table. She has worked for a Board as the Executive Director of Community Futures Peterborough and she’s served on numerous Boards during her career, which included senior management and training roles in sales, technology, finance, communications and entrepreneurship. For details visit rechargesolutions.ca or call 705-917-4245.
Kara Parcells recently opened her own independent dental hygiene clinic in Lindsay. Called Evolve Dental Hygiene, Kara offers assessments, cleaning, stain removal, whitening, fluoride treatments, desensitizing, cancer screening, as well as holistic alternatives.
Located at 1 Adelaide St. N. in Lindsay, within the Adelaide Clinic, Kara graduated with honours from the Georgian College Dental Hygiene program in 2004 and collaborated with numerous dentists in the area while providing continuity of care for her clients. For details visit evolvedentalhygiene.ca
Local businesses interested in upping their email marketing game can attend a lunch and learn workshop this Thursday at the PK Chamber of Commerce offices at 175 George St. in Peterborough.
Presented by the Digital Marketing Squad and Acorn30, you’ll learn how to effectively reach customers via email, manage and segment customer lists and data and software and tools for email marketing. To register for this Thursday’s Noon-hour workshop, visit pkchamber.ca.
I’ll often highlight local companies who have been recognized with special awards, within their industry, or Provincially or Nationally, but this is the first Peony that I’ve honoured… Blossom Hill Nursery, located on Fife’s Bay Road in Selwyn Township, was recently awarded the Canadian Peony Society’s Peony of the Year for “John’s Dream”.
The propagation path from two pieces of root to a Peony of the Year is incredibly complex, but that is what Hazel, Joe and Amy Cook do for a living. Check them out at blossomhillnursery.com and congratulations!
Thomas A. Stewart Dance Program Honours MacHart Family Through ‘Sweet Charity’ Fundraising Event
/The Thomas A. Stewart (TAS) auditorium was packed with a sold-out crowd Tuesday night as the school’s dance program hosted the ‘Sweet Charity’ fundraising event in support of the MacHart family.
The Thomas A. Stewart Dance Program. Photo by Michael Brown Photography.
After a 4-year hiatus, the TAS Dance Program was able to host their annual fundraising event in-person on Feb. 21.
“This year's event was extra special to us for a few reasons,” says TAS dance teacher Susie Clarke. “Due to the pandemic, we haven’t been able to host live performances, so filling a space with this many people and having them experience this as a collective, once again, has been so meaningful for all performers and audience members.”
The next reason, Clarke says, is getting to give back to the community.
“Traditionally, Sweet Charity funnels all proceeds to multiple local charities, as chosen by each participating dance organization. This year we collectively decided to channel all proceeds from the event to support the MacHart family,” she said.
Clarke says all participating organizations were in support of this, which TAS is “wholeheartedly grateful for.”
Riddick, Jon and Stefphanie MacHart were victims of a fatal accident on Hwy. 7 on the 22nd of November last year. Rowghan MacHart, the only survivor, was airlifted to SickKids hospital where she remains today.
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Riddick MacHart had been a member of the dance program for the past five years, and sister Rowghan a grade nine Integrated arts student at the school. Stefphanie was an educational assistant at TAS.
“If anyone had the opportunity to see Riddick in his element, you would already know that he exuded passion, commitment and joy every time he stepped on to the stage,” said Clarke. “As you can imagine, this loss has been profound for not only the TAS dance community, but for our entire school. Furthermore, it is clear that the MacHart family had, and continues to have, a profound impact on our entire dance and arts community in Peterborough.”
In an update from MacHart family GoFundMe creator Tanya Hart on Feb. 16, she says that Rowghan is “making progress day by day” despite challenges due to her extensive internal injuries.
“Rowghan has proven time and time again that she will not let it stop her from progressing and moving forward,” the update reads.“We would like to thank TAS and all of the performers for always being such a huge support to the family.”
The event included 22 dance pieces, submitted and performed by twelve local dance organizations; Thomas A. Stewart Dance Program, Trent University Dance Team, Velocity School Of Dance, Lakefield College School Dance Company, 7 Attitudes School of Arts, Next Generation Dance Company, Revolutions Dance Studio, Imagine Studios, Premiere Studio of Dance, Jubilation Studios, Dance Nouveau and Baily Baptie School of Dance.
In total, there were 209 dancers who performed in front of the sold-out crowd.
Clarke says that Rowghan and Riddick’s grandfather Jim was in attendance, as well as Riddick’s girlfriend, Brooke Conroy. Clarke says Conroy was an integral part of the production of the event, who worked alongside her to create something special and honour the MacHart family.
“The night was magical. Although difficult and definitely pulled on our heart strings, it also showcased the joy that dance brings to us all,” recalls Clarke. “On the evening of Sweet Charity, we danced not only for our team, our audience, and ourselves, but to support and make a significant difference. The show was an example of the power of dance and the arts through collaboration, community, and resilience. We came together to support a family from our community; one that has had an impact on us all in some way.”
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Peterborough Resident Wins $100,000 On OLG Instant Gift Pack
/Peterborough resident Bryan Weir won a $100,000 prize on an OLG Bingo Doubler ticket in the Instant Gift Pack (Game #1929) announced Friday.
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Weir, 62, says he's been playing the lottery for 40 years.
“This ticket was a stocking stuffer from my wife,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his winnings.
He discovered his big win the week after Christmas. “I checked my tickets at the store and when I saw the $100,000 prize amount, I was so shocked! I was shaking,” he said. “I went to a second retailer to confirm the win and I thought 'Wow, this is real!' My wife and I just looked at each other with excitement.”
Weir says when he unexpectedly stopped by his daughter’s house to share the news about his win, she jokingly said to him, 'What brings you over? Did you win the lottery?' He laughed and responded with “Yes!”
Weir says he plans to put his winnings toward home improvements and will save the rest.
“Think of your best day and multiply that by 10. That’s how I feel,” he smiled.
The winning ticket was purchased at Lansdowne Sobey's on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough. The Instant Gift Pack was available during the holiday season for $20 a play, and the odds of winning any prize were 1 in 3.19.
Séan McCann Celebrates 30 Years of Great Big Sea Band With Market Hall Performance
/Séan McCann will be celebrating three decades of Canadian folk rock band ‘Great Big Sea’ with a Canada-wide tour; singing the Great Big Songbook at Peterborough’s Market Hall on March 19.
The The Great Big Songbook show is expected to be a nostalgic tip of the hat to the shared history of an iconic Canadian band.
Known as co-founder of Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea, Séan McCann has since released six successful solo albums, including his latest SHANTYMAN. This new album features sing-along songs that honour both the recent and the ancient musical past by blending two of McCann’s favourite genres.
Singalong with ‘The Shantyman’ as he sails back in time through stories, foot stomping and traditional favourites at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. March 19.
Tickets are available online using the link.
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Residents Advised To Use Caution When Providing Personal Information To Unsolicited Sources
/The City of Peterborough has been informed that an individual received a phone call regarding a survey on public transit despite not currently conducting any surveys.
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The City says they do not currently have a market research firm conducting polling about public transit, and advises residents to be cautious when providing any personal information to unsolicited sources.
Below are some fraud tips from the Peterborough Police Service:
Applications Open For the City of Peterborough’s New Transit Liaison Committee
/The City of Peterborough is accepting applications for the new Transit Liaison Committee until March 10 at 4:30 p.m.
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The mandate of the Transit Liaison Committee is to connect customers and stakeholder groups directly to Transit staff.
Applicants must be a resident of the City of Peterborough who rides Peterborough Transit. Applicants will need to indicate which of the following positions they are applying for:
Transit Rider – Conventional Transit Service
Transit Rider – Specialized Van/Mobility Transit Service
Applications will be reviewed by the Citizen Appointment Selection Committee and an interview may be required. The Citizen Appointment Selection Committee will recommend appointees to Council for their consideration.
The Peterborough Transit Liaison Committee will include:
City Councillor - transportation chair
City Councillor - councillor at large
Transit rider - conventional transit service (two positions)
Transit rider - specialized van/mobility transit service (two positions)
A representative from each of the following organizations:
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Age Friendly Peterborough
Council for Persons with Disabilities
Fleming College Student Association
Peterborough Green Up
Trent Central Student Association
The new Transit Liaison Committee will complement Peterborough Transit’s existing communication channels to solicit and receive public feedback, including the online Transit Feedback Form, online Driver Appreciation Form and the in-person customer ambassador program.
Applications are available online, and hard copies are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N)
Completed applications may be submitted online, dropped off or mailed to City Hall no later than March 10.
Peterborough Petes Gun Down West-Leading Windsor Spitfires With Five Unanswered Goals For a 6-2 Win
/The Peterborough Petes flew higher than the West division-leading Windsor Spitfires with five unanswered goals en route to a 6-2 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.
The Petes are in second place in the East division with 61 points behind the Ottawa 67s. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
