Seventh Annual Tebey Golf Classic Held at Wildfire Golf Club To Support Peterborough Youth

The seventh annual Tebey Golf Classic has been announced for June 1 at Wildfire Golf Club in support of Peterborough Youth Services and the YES Shelter announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Tebey.

“I’m really looking forward to getting home for our annual golf fundraiser with GPSHF, Your Family Health Team Foundation,” said Tebey. "As someone who has expressed my own challenges with mental health well-being over the years, it's really important to me to support initiatives in this area of health services."

Foursomes are $1000 and include a shotgun tee-off, meet and greet with Tebey, access to private in-person VIP acoustic performance with Tebey and special guests (TBA), activities and contests throughout the course, meals, prizes, professional photos of your group, and a chance to play one of Ontario’s top private courses that has hosted PGA tour events. 

A $200 tax receipt will be provided to all foursomes, with funds raised going to support Youth Mental Health programming through Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

"The Tebey Golf Classic is one of the highlights of our year at YES,” said Aimeé Le Lagadec, Yes Shelter executive director. “This incredible event has become crucial to the support provided to young people and families struggling severely with their mental health while experiencing homelessness in Peterborough."

“These funds help us to reduce wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families,” said Gord Langill, Peterborough Youth Services Executive Director. “Mental health issues are affecting more people in more complex ways, and resources are limited, so every fund-raised dollar makes a difference.”

 A shotgun tee-off will be scheduled at 12:30 p.m., with an outdoor acoustic performance taking place at 7 p.m.

The annual Tebey Golf Classic raises funds in partnership with GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, to support youth mental health programming across the Peterborough region. More than $175,000 has been raised over the past six years creating programming that previously did not exist in our community. This includes: 

• Reducing wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families

• Covid-19 Response Drop In Centre - YES Youth Emergency Shelter for Youth and Families

• YES Homelessness Prevention Program partnership with Peterborough Youth Services and YES Year one and Year two Funding

• 211 Awareness Campaign – Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter

• Ongoing education for Mental Health Clinicians of the Peterborough Family Health Team to support free patient mindfulness programming

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 17 - 19

Here are eleven things to do in Peterborough City and County this St. Patrick’s Day weekend from March 17 to 19!

‘Full of the Blarney' Songs and Storytelling from The Verandah Society

Shake the winter blues and embrace the St. Paddy’s Day green with an original show of Irish themed stories and songs from storyteller Megan Murphy and singer/songwriter Kate Suhr.

Suhr and Murphy will be joined by fiddlers Melissa Payne and Saskia Tomkins for the event, presented by The Verandah Society.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two shows in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Where: Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: $39 for adults and $25 for youth, available online.

St. Patrick’s Day at Farmhill

Live music, ALL the green beer, lawn games and café eats!

• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - The Doozies will be playing

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - The Leahys will be playing, closing out the celebrations.

• 8:30 p.m. - Transportation leaving Farmhill to downtown.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events (2709 Dillon Rd, Keene)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews!

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Join Dr. J’s for Live Music and Leprechauns this Friday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

They’ll have fun food features as well as Live Music by @michaelcostantinimusic and @i.am.dunner starting at noon.

Food Features include: Corned Beef, Brisket Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Irish Nachos and more.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 12 p.m.

Where: Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews (282 Aylmer St N, Peterborough)

Friday Film & Discussion: Women Talking at Peterborough Public Library

Take a break and watch a recent feature film at the Peterborough Public Library. Just because you missed it in the theatre doesn't mean you can't enjoy it on a big screen. Stay after the movie for hors d'oeuvres and a fun, thought-provoking discussion about what you just watched.

Movie: Women Talking (PG-13) In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their faith against the reality of sexual assaults by the colony's men.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough) in the FOL Community Room.

Celebrate the Seasoned Spoon’s 20th Anniversary Special

Join the Seasoned Spoon to celebrate 20 years of deliciousness.

The café has been a hub for students, staff and faculty at Trent University and in the community, feeding both bodies and minds with locally-grown meals and ideas that strengthen the local food system and honour relations with the land and the community.

At 5 p.m. on the Saturday they will be gathering in the Great Hall for live music, food and some fun foodie activities. The event will have the café’s Zine/Cookbooks and new t-shirts available for the first time. All money raised will go towards purchasing the Trent Vegetable Gardens this trike for their veggie deliveries.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Seasoned Spoon Café in Champlain College (1600 West Bank Drive

Tickets: Tickets $10 and children are free.

Hear some Beatles Hits at The Fab Four Canada Show!

A Tribute Show The Touring Years The FabFour Canada are an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles!

The FabFour Canada accurately recreates the excitement and energy of The Beatles' 1963 to 1966 "Touring Years" repertoire and the historic "Rooftop" performance of 1969. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, The FabFour Canada are noted for their attention to detail in song arrangements, costumes and gear. For audiences of any age, The FabFour Canada and their Touring Years Show is must-see entertainment.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Adult tickets are on sale for $44 and $39 for students, available online here.

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

Visit the 100+ vendor market located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown.

As producers of local food and crafts, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market stresses freshness, quality and value as they deal each and every week with market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)

Listen to Drag Queen Story Time with Betty Baker

Betty Baker, a local Drag Queen and star personality, will share some of her favourite stories exploring diversity, inclusion and respect. (ages 3+)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough)

Music of the Night at Showplace

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd and more.

With a fully professional cast, many of whom have performed throughout Canada, London's West End and Australia, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 2 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Tickets are available online (Adults: $65, Senior/Student: $55, Indigenous Persons: $45)

Shop Local Vendors at the Modern Makers Market!

The Modern Makers Market is starting 2023 off with an exciting new event to hit the Market. This is the first time they are hosting a multi-day event with entertainment to open the weekend. 

Saturday March 18th 40 small businesses and an incredible event will be introduced within the market. A special guest performance from Drag queen Xtacylove (she/her, xe/xem) and A medium named Bri (she/they) are bringing their iconic Tarot & Drag show to the Modern Makers Market! Put in your name to be chosen for a personal tarot card reading by A Medium Named Bri. Come with a question in mind that you’d like guidance on, or receive general reading where anything is possible.

Guest performances kick off at 8:00 p.m. and run until approx 10 p.m. Tickets for Saturday must be pre purchased before the event. 

On Sunday, Modern Makers is hosting their largest Spring market ever! 90+ vendors will be available to shop all things Spring. Courtney from courtyard tarot and Natasha from Henna by Tash will be at the Saturday and Sunday events. Make sure to get your name on their lists if you want a session.

Where: Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets: Ticket pricing and information available online. Kids under 16 enter the event for free.

Séan McCann Performing at Market Hall

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada's favourite bands and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and legacy across the country. Singlaong with ‘The Shantyman’ as he sails back in time through stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)

Tickets: Available online.

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Former Peterborough Pete Cameron Butler a Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

Former Peterborough Petes forward Cameron Butler has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL announced on Thursday.

Butler played with the Petes from 2018-20 with 30 goals and 15 assists during that span. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The 20-year-old has spent the past five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League and is currently with the Oshawa Generals. He registered 71 goals and 77 assists for 148 points with 289 penalty minutes, 22 power play goals and 529 shots in 253 games with the Oshawa Generals, Niagara IceDogs and Peterborough Petes.

He has set career highs in goals, points and penalty minutes with 24-25-49 in 59 games with the Generals. He also tallied 111 PIM, 132 shots and three game-winning goals. He leads the club and ranks second in the OHL in penalty minutes, is tied for third with Oshawa in goals and power play goals (six) and is tied for fourth in points in 2022-23.

"Cameron is a physical forward with size, strength, toughness and tremendous character and leadership," said Jarmo Kekalainen, Blue Jackets general manager. "He is a hard-working, competitive player and we are excited to welcome him to the Blue Jackets family."

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Peterborough's Nolan Burke One Goal Away From 50 For OHL Season

A two-goal night for Peterborough’s Nolan Burke of the Sarnia Sting against the Hamilton Bulldogs puts him at 49 goals on the season, one short of breaking the 50 mark from Wednesday’s game.

Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

Both goals came from rebounds on point shots. Burke scooped up the puck and got it past Bulldog goaltenders Matteo Drobac in the first period and Tristain Malboeuf in the third.

Burke is currently second in the league with goals behind Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires. He ranks first in the league with powerplay goals with 22, ahead of Peterborough Petes’s Avery Hayes with 19.

Only four other Sarnia Sting players have broken the 50-mark in OHL history during the regular season. Reid Boucher in 2012-13 (62), Steven Stamkos in 2007-08 (58), Ivan Novoseltsev in 1998-99 (57) and Jon Sim in back-to-back seasons from 1995-97 (56).

The 20-year-old forward can break the 50-mark on St. Patrick’s Day this Friday on the road against the Guelph Storm. His father Tim Burke organized the 20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Peterborough that took place last Sunday.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Six Men Involved Apartment Robbery

Peterborough Police Service are searching for six suspects involved in an Aylmer Street/McDonnel Street robbery on Wednesday evening.

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The robbery occured at 9:30 p.m. when officers were reported the incident from 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The victim reported six males had entered his apartment, threatened him with a knife, roughed him up and then fled with a significant amount of property. The estimated value of the items totalled between $1,500 - $3,000.  The victim suffered minor injuries in the incident. 

The following are descriptions of the suspects provided to police:

Suspect #1:

• Black male

• Approximately 20 to 24 years of age

• Approximately 5’7”

• Muscular

• Black hair in French braid style

• Wearing a black ski mask, black unzipped sweater, tight T-shirt, white pants, red shoes

Suspect #2:

• Black male

• Mid 20’s

• Approximately 5’10”

• Thin build

• Short black hair

• Stubble mustache

• Wearing a red True Religion sweater, blue jeans, black Nike Air Force shoes, black colour balaclava and mask, with sweater hood up over head

Suspect #3:

• Black male

• Mid to late 20s

• Approximately 6’0”

• Larger build

• Wearing a black Gucci sweater, with Gucci side bag, University Blue Jordan Ones, Versace boxers, a black colour ski mask, Versace glasses with gold colour frames, carrying a black cane with a Dragon or Serpent head handle. The handle was silver in colour, with two red rubies for eyes

Suspect #4:

• Black male

• Mid 20s

• Long black dreadlocks

• Approximately 6’5”

• Lanky build

• Walked with a limp (left leg)

• Wearing a purple camo colour Bape sweater, Gucci high top shoes with red highlighting and black colour snakeskin accents, cast on his right hand/wrist, gold frame glasses, Diamond Cuban linked necklace with a rose gold diamond pendant ‘TRAP’, diamond star ring on the right pinky finger, diamond bracelet on left wrist and two rope chain necklaces.

Suspect #5:

• Black male

• Mid 20s

• 5’5”

• Muscular build

• Dark colour goatee

• Brown hair in a ‘Man-Bun’

Suspect #6:

• Black male

• Mid 20s

• 5’9” to 5’10” 1/2

• Medium build

• Wearing red and white coloured Jordan II’s, black colour Bape sweater, white Louis Vuitton shirt, red Gucci trackpants, yellow and black colour Versave boxers, a Cuban link bracelet on wrist, a Cuban linked necklace with a circle pendant, two watches on left wrist, both were white gold with diamonds, one watch had a green dial, one had a red dial and a rose gold colour bracelet on right wrist

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Hometown PTBO: St. Patrick's Day Special With the Dunns and Shaughnessys With the Return of the Parade

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with the Dunns and Shaughnessys about the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, its traditions and the return of the parade after a three-year hiatus.

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Honour An Animal Lover and Help the New Peterborough Animal Care Centre Through Memorial Donations

A generous memorial donation was made to the Peterborough Humane Society’s new Animal Care Centre by Gloria Porter-MacDonald in tribute of her late son Drew MacDonald.

Drew MacDonald and his dog. photo courtesy of the peterborough humane society.

She chose to donate to the Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) in memory of her son who passed in January 2020. A dog adoption suite has been named in his honour and will also be displayed on PACC’s Donor Wall.

“Drew was an owner/operator in the transportation industry. He was a gentle giant; kind, a loyal friend, a team player and willing to help,” his mother shared. “Drew had a sense of humour, a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for those who risk life and limb for others.”

Gloria says Drew’s experience with dogs began with a Doberman Pinscher.

“Later he brought home two bonded Beagle puppies from the Peterborough Humane Society rather than leave one behind unadopted. Drew loved his dogs,” said Gloria. “When it was necessary for our family to re-home Drew's two Beagles, Buddy and Sam, we felt comfortable knowing there was a service available to assist in finding a new home for them. We wanted to support the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre in improving the needs of our local community for pets and animals in memory of Drew's love of dogs.”

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

The Peterborough Animal Care Centre is now open at 1999 Technology Dr. in Peterborough with a grand opening event scheduled for June. The centre features a state-of-the art Animal Adoption & Education Centre, Publicly Accessible & High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic and a Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre.

“We are honoured to recognize Drew and his love for animals through our new Centre. This donation to the Centre will not only impact the lives of the animals in our care but our entire community and beyond,” said Peterborough Humane Society executive director Shawn Morey. “Memorial gifts are an incredible way to leave a lasting impact, and we are truly thankful to be a part of Drew’s memory. His love for animals will live on for generations to come through this gift.”

Donations are still needed to reach the capital campaign goal. To learn how to contribute, visit the website.

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Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink Sees Thursday as Last Day of Operation

Due to warmer weather in the forecast over the next couple of weeks, Quaker Foods City Square’s outdoor skating rink has Thursday as its last day of operation until next fall/winter.

Quaker Foods City Square officially opened in December 2022 on Charlotte Street, just east of Aylmer Street, next to the King Street Parkade. Photo by David Tuan bui.

Peterborough is expected to receive up to 10 mm of rain for Friday. The following two weeks the forecast calls for daytime highs of about 5C with lots of sunshine according to The City of Peterborough. The combination of warmer weather and sunny days will signal the end of the successful inaugural skating season at Quaker Foods City Square.

Signs will be posted at the skating rink to indicate if the rink is open or closed due to maintenance or for the season.

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Peterborough Youth Council Applications Now Open for 2023-2024 Term

The City of Peterborough is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 term of the Peterborough Youth Council.

photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.

Young people between the ages of 10 and 21 who live or attend school in Peterborough are invited to apply to become a member of the Council.

The Peterborough Youth Council is a voice for youth in the community. Members can bring their ideas and energy to organizing and being involved in community events.

This is a volunteer position, and the volunteer hours can be used towards students’ Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirement of 40 hours of community involvement.

“The Youth Council is a voice for youth in our community,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, chair of the youth portfolio. “Help us plan events that will resonate with young people in our community. You’ll have fun, meet other young people and gain valuable skills such as organization, communication and teamwork.”

Youth are invited to visit the City’s website to learn more and complete an application. Applications are due by April 28 at 4:30 p.m.

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Oshawa Couple's Viral TikTok Shows Stolen Camping Trailer Allegedly Fleeing OPP Pursuit On Hwy. 401 in Northumberland

Oshawa residents Mike Sidey and his girlfriend Elizabeth Williams were driving westbound on Hwy. 401 in Northumberland Sunday morning when they encountered an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operation to stop a fleeing truck towing an allegedly stolen camping trailer.

mike sidey and girlfriend elizabeth williams. photo courtesy of mike sidey.

“It was definitely different that’s for sure. It was entertaining, something that you wouldn’t really see unless you were watching it on T.V. or at the movies or something like that,” said Sidey. “It was like Grand Theft Auto in real life.”

On that Sunday morning, he recalls merging onto the 401 from Trenton at the same time as the OPP officer.

“That was at 11:30 a.m. We got on the 401, we merged, (the OPP officer) drove away, no lights, no sirens, no nothing. Just doing his regular, routine patrol.”

About 3 to 5 minutes later, traffic began to slow down. Sidey noticed the officer on the side of the highway.

“I saw the OPP officer sitting on the side of the highway and standing outside his vehicle trying to flag two participants down.”

The participants, two camping trailers in the right lane, were being passed by a tractor trailer in the other lane.

As the trailers passed the officer, Sidey says the officer threw his hands in the air “in disgust.”

“That’s when the back trailer decided to cut over to the left lane, and started driving off. I slowed down and I actually looked at the people in the (vehicle). I tried to get his attention but he wouldn’t even look at us,” said Sidey.

The trailer then began swaying between both the right and left lanes, and Sidey noticed its stairs were still out.

@oneeye17 ♬ original sound - Mike Sidey

“That’s when I started (recording). I had my phone up on my dash recording, then my girlfriend took the phone to record more and put them on TikTok.”

Sidey’s video currently has over 300,000 TikTok views and over 10,000 likes.

The video shows the officer pursuing the truck towing the camping trailer in an attempt to pull the vehicle over. The trailer takes the Big Apple exit off of Hwy. 401 and into Colborne.

That trailer, according to OPP, was allegedly stolen from Northumberland.

“When we got home, around 12:30 p.m., my buddy had sent me a link saying that they were stolen trailers. I was like, what are the odds we got that on video?!”

An Ottawa man, 59, was charged with a number of offences, including flight from a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two drug charges, operating an unsafe vehicle and driving a motor vehicle while under licence suspension.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Belleville on April 24.

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