February Photography In Review With Dave Ellis
/Dave Ellis is an Omemee-based wildlife photographer. PTBOCanada features his work in our daily ‘Good Morning PTBO’ posts. Here are some of his captures from the month of February.
Peterborough Blogs
Frontenacs Steal 5-4 Overtime Win Over Petes; $16,000 Raised For World Kidney Day
/While the Kingston Frontenacs walk away with a 5-4 victory, the real winners are Peterborough and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) as over $16,000 was raised on World Kidney Day at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.
The Petes are second in the East Division with 66 points with the Hamilton Bulldogs but have a game in hand. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
The game recognized Petes’ associate coach, Andrew Verner, who was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis in 1999 and received a kidney transplant exactly two years ago to the day.
The night was created to raise awareness about organ donor registration and to raise funds for equipment used in the lifesaving delivery of dialysis treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Through the PRHC Foundation, a donation page has been set up in Verner’s name and can be found online. A silent auction also ran during the game, featuring NHL-signed memorabilia. An activation was set up in the concourse during the game encouraging fans to sign up to be organ donors.
The Petes started on the right foot with Brennan Othmann tipping an Avery Hayes shot for a 1-0 lead, five minutes into the game. Peterborough cough up two straight goals after a turnover and a powerplay. Quinton Pagé responded quickly for the Petes as he was alone in front of the net and beat Ivan Zhigalov to tie the game at 2-2. Tucker Robertson restored the lead for the Petes as he ripped a puck home with just over a minute left in the first.
The second period saw Owen Beck force a turnover at the blue line, deked out Zhigalov on the breakaway and scored his 21st of the season. The score became 4-2 heading into the third.
The final frame saw Kingston claw back into the game and tie it with goals from Gabriel Frasca and Paul Hughes for a 4-4 tie. The score remained that way after regulation and the game went into overtime.
In the extra frame, Kingston forced a turnover which led to a breakaway for Christopher Thibodeau but instead of taking a shot, he passed it to Alec Belanger who one-timed it home for the 5-4 win and his second of the night.
The Petes have a chance at revenge as they play Kingston against as part of a home-and-home series to wrap up their season series with the Frontenacs on Friday.
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Easter Seals Kick Off The 51st Peterborough Telethon; Announcing New Regional Ambassador
/The 51st annual Peterborough Easter Seals Telethon kicked off at the Lansdowne Place Mall on Thursday; announcing Sawyer Grace Growden as the new regional ambassador.
the growden’s: dan (left), sawyer (middle) and tara (right). photo by Felicia Massey.
After a couple of virtual years, Easter Seals were able to gather again in-person to launch the 2023 Telethon.
The annual Easter Seals Telethon celebrates success stories, showcases Easter Seals kids and their families, recognizes donors and sponsors, and raises funds for children and youth with physical disabilities for the last 51 years. For the past 101 years, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for children and youth with physical disabilities.
Easter Seals continues to offer programs to enable kids to experience freedom, independence and a sense of accomplishment. Easter Seals helps by providing financial assistance for mobility equipment, communication devices and summer camp opportunities.
Jeff Richards from Country 105 / Move FM emceed the kick-off event; announcing this year’s goals and sharing updates on past ambassador Ryerson Beardmore. The month of March was also declared Easter Seals Month by Mayor Jeff Leal.
Telethon host Catherine Hanrahan introduced new regional ambassador, 6-year-old Sawyer Grace Growden. Growden has Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder which affects the 15th chromosome.
“She is missing the part of her chromosome that affects all the things we take for granted on a daily basis. Things like walking, eating, and all those self-care things,” said Sawyer’s mom Tara Growden. “She works so hard everyday to overcome all those challenges, she is just such a happy little girl.”
Sawyer uses a wheelchair and a walker to help with her mobility. Her dad, Dan Growden, says that she is learning to use an iPad to help communicate.
The Growden’s mentioned that they are looking to attend the Easter Seals Family Camp.
“(We’re excited) to go to a place and be around people who get it, and to not have to worry about accessibility for a hot minute,” said Tara.
This year the Easter Seals will be visiting with familiar faces, past ambassadors, and local celebrities of the past 51 telethons as part of the March 26 fundraiser.
The 2023 Easter Seals Telethon will be broadcasting live on March 26 on YourTV and Global Peterborough from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supporters can donate online and local residents are encouraged to select the Peterborough webpage.
Trent University Hosting Peterborough Campus Open House For March 17; Durham Date For March 11
/The campus is free to explore for prospective students as Trent University is hosting its open house on March 17 in Peterborough and March 11 for the Durham campus.
Photo courtesy of Trent University.
Visitors can tour the campus, learn about paid co-op streams and accept an offer to Trent on the spot during their visit.
“Our March Break Open House events provide future students with an inside sneak peek at life as a Trent student – with opportunities to explore programs and guaranteed career experience, tour campus and residences, and learn about supports and services," said Marilyn Burns, vice president of Communications & Enrolment. “Campuses will be fully open for all guests to explore. Connecting one-on-one with leading professors and current students gives guests the chance to immerse themselves in the full Trent experience.”
Students who have received accepted their offer to Trent can get in their process and get a celebratory photo. On-the-spot applications can also be taken with several programs still accepting applications for fall.
A career experience, selection of paid co-op streams are being showcased at the event, along with an academic and student services fair, mini-lectures and program sessions. Campus and student residences are also available at the open house.
All students who attend for Open House are entered in a draw to win free first-year tuition. A full open house schedule is available online.
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Local Students Receive Career Advice From Mentors In World of Choices Program
/165 elementary school students were left with words of wisdom as they attended Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) and Peterborough Petes’ World of Choices (WOC) program listening to various mentors about career paths on Thursday morning.
Burton Lee, Petes executive director of business operations (left) addressing the 165+ students in grades 7 and 8 about his career experience with the team. Photo by David Tuan bui.
The event at the Peterborough Memorial Centre hosted grade 7 and 8 students from Crestwood, Chemong Public School, Prince of Wales and Immaculate Conception. They listened to five different mentors to gain first-hand insight into career options, benefits and career challenges in the professional sports and entertainment industry. Mentors included organizations from the Peterborough Petes, Rawscoe's Sport Collectibles, RBC, YourTV Cogeco, Corus Entertainment and more that spoke to the pre-teens.
WOC is a career exploration event aimed at helping students discover new career choices and learn from local industry professionals. Students had the opportunity to get familiar with potential educational paths and grasp a better understanding of the day-to-day duties of several careers.
“We’re excited to partner with The Peterborough Petes to help local students understand and explore a wide array of career options,” said John McNutt, JA-NEO president and CEO. “Following the completion of today’s program, students will feel empowered to continue their education towards a chosen career and be better equipped to meet the challenges of today’s working world.”
All participating students received a ticket to attend the Petes’ game that night with a family member against the Kingston Frontenacs.
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Local Youth Encouraged To Consider Starting a Small Business This Summer
/Youth interested in launching and running their own business this summer are encouraged to apply by May 15 to the Summer Company program offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (BAC).
photo courtesy of the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre.
The Summer Company Program is the Government of Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program which helps youth aged 15-29 try their hand at business ownership by providing up to $3000 in start-up funding, one-on-one guidance from business advisors, mentorship from local business leaders, access to business workshops, training and resources and ongoing business support. Summer Company is a free youth skills program, and students are encouraged to apply early as there are limited spots available.
“March break is a great time for students to start thinking about summer employment opportunities. While there are many excellent summer jobs available through local employers, students often overlook the opportunity to launch their own business, and Summer Company is a low-risk way for youth to try entrepreneurship,” said Madeleine Hurrell, BAC Manager for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre, operated by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, has been the program provider of this program for the City and County of Peterborough since 2001.
To learn more about eligibility and to apply, visit the website.
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Great Big Sea's Séan McCann to Perform at Market Hall on March 19
/As 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Canadian band Great Big Sea, founding member Séan McCann is performing at Market Hall on March 19 at 7 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Market Hall.
McCann will be performing a singalong with “The Shantyman” as he sails the audience back in time with hilarious stories and foot-stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.
He is a recipient of the order of Canada for his mental health and recovery advocacy. Sober since 2009, McCann has spent the last decade touring the country as a musical keynote speaker and acclaimed solo concert performer singing and sharing his story with everyone willing to listen and sing along.
“To be in the audience for a Séan McCann performance is a gift to all listeners. Through story, music and the most intimate sharing, Séan opens his heart and connects with each person in a unique way,” said Clara Hughes, Olympic gold medalist. “He allows for people to open up themselves and discover the purest forms of human potential: healing, loving, living and connecting as human beings, to ourselves and one another. I can’t emphasize enough the power and influence of Séan on stage. He is a gift to all audiences.”
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Hometown PTBO: Andrew Verner and His Kidney Transplant Leading to World Kidney Day With The Peterborough Petes
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Peterborough Petes assistant coach Andrew Verner about the Petes history, their future and a heartwarming story about his kidney transplant.
The Peterborough Petes are hosting World Kidney Day on March 9 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre as they and Verner are raising money in support of equipment used in the lifesaving delivery of dialysis treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Note: This interview was conducted back in September of 2021.
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Kawartha Credit Union Earns Customer Service Award
/Top-notch service has been recognized as Kawartha Credit Union (KCU) has been awarded a MemberXP 2023 Best of the Best Award winner announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Kawartha Credit Union.
The Best of the Best Awards are presented to credit unions that consistently provide extraordinary service, as reported by their own members according to a press release.
“We are delighted that our members took time to give us feedback on our service and will use it to continue to improve the banking experiences we provide to our members,” said Peter Van Meerbergen, Kawartha’s Executive Vice President, Member Experience. “I am proud of the Kawartha Credit Union team for delivering on our core value of member service excellence, and for being recognized for their exceptional efforts with these distinctive awards.”
“Creating member loyalty in a sea of ever-increasing competition from other financial institutions and Fintechs is no easy feat,” said Norah McCarthy, Kawartha’s President and CEO. “Members who actively engage with us provide valuable insight to drive change and improvement for the organization. Our teams not only listened to the needs of our members, but they also acted on those responses for remarkable results.”
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Photos: Peterborough International Women's Day March
/For International Women’s Day, a rally organized by Kawartha World Issues Centre and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre had roughly 60 people march from Peterborough Square to City Hall on Wednesday.
