4th Line Theatre Seeking Male Actors and a Baby For Upcoming Productions

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4th Line Theatre is male actors for their upcoming productions of D’Arcy Jenish’s ‘The Tilco Strike’ and Robert Winslow’s ‘The Cavan Blazers’ announced on Monday.

Cast members from Alex Poch-Goldin's The Great Shadow in 2022. Photo courtesy of Wayne Eardley and 4th Line Theatre.

For The Tilco Strike, 4th Line is searching for two adult men or teenage boys. The Cavan Blazers requires an adult man and a baby to join the production.

Cast members from Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow's Crow Hill: The Telephone Play of 2018. Photo courtesy of Wayne Eardley and 4th Line Theatre.

The Tilco Strike is written by D’Arcy Jenish and is directed by Cynthia Ashperger.

It recounts the year-long fight between 35 poorly paid women and their hard-nosed male bosses at Tilco Plastics in Peterborough who were determined to crush the women and their union according to 4th Line Theatre The strike began in December 1965 over a $25 bonus and escalated into an epic battle between organized labour and strike-breaking employers. The women lost their fight but changed labour relations in Ontario forever.

Cast members from Robert Winslow's The Cavan Blazers in 2011. Photo courtesy of Wayne Eardley and 4th Line Theatre.

The Cavan Blazers was written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell. 

It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established as stated by a press release.

Any questions about auditions can be directed to 4th Line Theatre’s artistic administrator Emma Hale at 705-932-4505 or emma@4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

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Season Tickets Sales For Peterborough Lakers Begin Wednesday

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As the Peterborough Lakers begin their “Drive for Five,” tickets for the upcoming season are available to the public beginning on Wednesday.

The Lakers went to game seven against the Langley Thunder to win their fourth-straight Mann Cup. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Benefits for season ticket buyers and renewals include:  

  • Exclusive access to pre-sale tickets for all home games will save fans money rather than buying tickets for each game 

  • Priority seating selection for the regular season and playoffs 

Season tickets can be purchased or renewed beginning Wednesday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre box office. Current ticket holders must renew their seats by May 5. 

If previous season ticket holders miss the due date, their reserved seats will be open to the exchange of seats by other season ticket holders or new buyers.  

A ticket seat exchange will be held on May 10 for those who have bought or renewed their seats but wish to see if they can find better seats.

All season tickets will be printed after May 10 and will be available for pickup on May 17. 

"We are thrilled to offer season ticket buyers and renewals the opportunity to be a part of our journey as we strive for another Mann Cup Championship in the Drive for 5," said Paul Day, Lakers general manager. "Our fans are an integral part of our success, and we look forward to providing them with an unforgettable season of lacrosse." 

The following are the eight-game 2023 season ticket prices:

  • Regular Bowl: Adult $141.60, Senior $117.60, Student $101.60, Child $ 61.60, Suite Holder $141.60

  • Club Seats: Adult $177.60, Senior $153.60, Student $137.60, Child $ 97.60

Below are the new single ticket prices:

  • Regular Bowl: Adult $20.20, Senior $15.70, Student $12.70, Child $ 7.70

  • Regular Bowl Group rate: Adult $15.70, Senior $13.20, Student $10.70, Child $ 7.70

  • Club: Adult $24.70, Senior $19.70, Student $17.70, Child $12.70

  • Skye Box: $14.25 per person

  • Birthday Box $15.45 per person

  • Restaurant $15.20

Under a new Facility Agreement negotiated during winter with the City of Peterborough, the Lakers increased their ticket share by one dollar across all tickets.

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Jackson Creek Environmental Remediation Update

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The City of Peterborough announced that conditions have greatly improved on Jackson Creek at the outlet to Little Lake after environmental remediation work to contain and cleanup an oil sheen discovered on March 16.

file photo.

Monitoring March 18 through to the 20 reflected that the remediation efforts have been successful in containing and removing contamination.  

The source of the contamination has not been determined, but investigation and remediation efforts continue. There is historical contamination in the area. 

The City is working with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to investigate and to consider additional intermediate and longer-term measures. 

When the oil sheen was discovered on March 16, the City immediately took action to contain and clean up the contamination. 

Last fall and earlier this winter, the City undertook environmental remediation efforts on a nearby City-owned property that was approved by the Ministry of the Environment after an oil sheen appeared on Jackson Creek at the outlet to Little Lake in August. The source of that contamination was unknown, however, the City took precautionary measures to prevent contamination from its property.  

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Peterborough Petes Fundraising "Big Game For Kids" For Peterborough Bigs For Mentoring Services

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough and Peterborough Petes are launching the ‘Big Game for Kids’ initiative to raise funds to support local children in need of mentoring services on Thursday’s game.

Riyen (left) and Kohl (right) enjoy a Petes game in January. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Bigs.

The Petes are playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the East-leading Ottawa 67s and is the final home game of the season. Discounted tickets are $15 with all proceeds towards Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Peterborough Petes for this exciting event," said Brent Shepherd, Peterborough Bigs executive director. "The funds raised through this initiative will go a long way in helping us find a mentor for a child, support current mentoring matches and provide much-needed programs for children on our waitlist."

Shepard says roughly 20 tickets of the original 200 are left for purchase and can be bought online.

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Peterborough Petes Backup Goaltender Liam Sztuska Earns OHL Goaltender of the Week Honours

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Peterborough Petes’s Liam Sztuska has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Week with a 2-0 record with a 1.86 goals-against average and .947 save percentage announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Sztuska stopped 72 of 76 shots that netted him a pair of victories last week. He turned aside 43 of the 45 shots against visiting Mississauga Steelheads in a 5-2 win. He relieved Michael Simpson in the third period of a 3-2 loss in Sudbury on Friday, stopping all three shots he faced. Sztuska made 26 saves in a 5-2 win over the Niagara IceDogs on the road on Sunday to cap off his week.

The 18-year-old Mississauga native has a 10-7-0-0 record with a 2.98 goals-against average and .908 save percentage in 18 games this season. Sztuska was Peterborough’s fifth-round (94th overall) pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Titans U16 program.

The Petes play their last home game of the regular season against the East-leading Ottawa 67s with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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One Woman Charged With Impaired Driving During St. Patrick's Weekend RIDE Check

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A 26-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after being stopped at a RIDE Check on Friday night.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Just before 11:00 p.m., officers pulled a vehicle over as part of the RIDE program. 

As a result of the stop, a 26-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were issued to the woman. They were released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 12.

On Saturday, officers conducted a mobile weekend RIDE program with the following results:

  • 25 Motor Vehicle Checks

  • 13 ASD Demands

  • 1 Warning – 3-Day License Suspension

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Send A Kid To Camp This Summer Through the AXE-travaganza Fundraising Event at the Peterborough Axe Club

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The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation is bringing back the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza fundraising event at the Peterborough Axe Club on May 5.

Carlo Raponi of the Peterborough Axe Club, Carrie Truman, Executive Director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation and Kevan Herod of Herod Financial Services. photo courtesy of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation.

The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Herod Financial Services and supported by AON, Chemong Family Dental, KOMFS, Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn and Paris Marine, are bringing back this fundraising event with a goal to help 200 children involved with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society attend camp this summer.

“We are so excited to be able to bring this event back. This is our major fundraiser that allows us to provide the summer camp experience to children involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.” says Carrie Truman, executive director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation “The format of the evening is a family friendly axe throwing competition, along with food, a photo booth and a silent auction.”

2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation. Since 1983, Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation says they have expanded their scope of support, yet summer camps have remained a priority program. Over the past 40 years, the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation reports they have sent over 5,340 kids to summer camp.

“Summer camp can offer disadvantaged children much more than a vacation. Camp is also an opportunity to connect with new friends, to meet and build relationships with caring adults and counsellors and to get outside and just be a kid,” said Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation in a press release. Our goal is to foster feelings of inclusion and belonging in children and build their self-confidence.”

Those participating in the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza can help ensure local, at-risk children have the opportunity to experience the joy of camp this summer.

There are two time slots of axe throwing, available May 5 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are available starting Monday for $50 per person and can be purchased online.

Event sponsorship opportunities are still available. Those interested can reach out to carrie@k-hchildrensfoundation.com to learn more. Online monetary donations directed towards the Summer Camp Program can be made online here.

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Peterborough Petes End Road Trip With 5-2 Win Over Niagara IceDogs

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The Peterborough Petes after losing two road games end on a good note, beating the Niagara IceDogs 5-2 at the Meridian Centre in St. Catherines on Sunday afternoon.

THe Petes remain one game ahead of the Bulldogs for second place in the East Division with a game in hand. Peterborough has already clinched a postseasons berth. Photo courtesy of the PEterborough Petes.

The Petes got off on the wrong for as Daniel Michaud got Niagara on the board with a tip-in shot just 1:38 in. Peterborough started to rally with five straight goals started by Chase Stillman, tipping in a Sam Mayer shot of his own for a 1-1 tie. Peterborough scored two more goals in 92 seconds to take a 3-1 lead into the break thanks to Tommy Purdeller and Avery Hayes.

Gavin White opened the second-period scoring, 47 seconds in. Two minutes after that, Connor Lockhart scored on the powerplay to make it 5-1 Petes.

The third period had Niagara get one back early with a goal by Alex Assadourian, but the comeback bid fell short as the Petes earned the 5-2 road win.

The Petes play their last home game of the regular season against the East-leading Ottawa 67s with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Gaia's Greens, Bean's Books, Seniors Showcase and PKED

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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…

Laura Dempsey has launched a new grow-to-order microgreens farm, offering weekly pickups at two locations in Peterborough and Lakefield.

Gaia's Greens Family Farm is a small, ‘direct to community’ farm. Microgreens are up to 40 times more nutrient-dense than mature greens like Broccoli, offering a healthy addition to virtually every single meal. Get more details at gaiasgreens.ca.

Pamela Cole has started her own small business called Bean’s Books, specializing in children’s educational literature.

She just published her first workbook and first kid’s book on Amazon. The workbook is all about the alphabet, teaching kids how to write both upper and lowercase, recognize letters through matching, fill-in-the-blank activities, and colouring pages. The children’s book is an interactive story that takes place at the farmer’s market. Find her at Bean’s Books on Facebook.

Seniors Showcase is back in person this year on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr.

This annual event brings together more than 100 exhibitors that offer products and services for an actively aging demographic — all under one roof. The show offers free workshops for seniors and their families all day, making it a one-stop shop for products, services, and education. Go to pkchamber.ca for more details or to book an exhibitor booth.

Summer is closer than it appears which means it’s time for young people to start thinking about starting their own business with the help of Summer Company program run by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre.

The program helps youth aged 15 to 29 try their hand at business ownership by providing up to $3,000 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. The deadline for applications is May 15. Check it out at investptbo.ca.

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Peterborough U16 AAA Petes Overcome Triple Overtime to Win OMHA Championship

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It took six periods for a goal but it was the biggest one for the Peterborough Elite Court Sports U16 AAA Petes of the season.

The team won 1-0 against the Southern Tier Admirals in triple overtime in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship at the Joshua Creek Arena in Oakville on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of the U16 Peterborough Petes.

Kaiden Harmon of the Petes scored the walk-off championship goal on the powerplay with assists from Josh Avery and Ben Radley with seven minutes left of the third overtime period.

Both teams showed extremely high discipline throughout the game as Peterborough only had one minor penalty to The Admirals’s two.

The Petes found themselves in familiar territory back on Jan. 22. They lost 1-0 in the finals of the Steve Richey tournament coughing up a late third-period goal to the AAA U16 Central Ontario Wolves. It was their only loss in the tournament but found themselves on the winning side for the OHMA championship.

Peterborough was undefeated again entering the finals of the weekend three-day tournament. They had a 2-0-1 record in the round-robin before winning two straight playoff games for the title

They did not let history repeat itself as their first game saw them get revenge against the Wolves, coasting to a 4-1 win on Friday morning.

Later that evening, they played the Admirals to a 1-1 draw with the Petes allowing a third-period goal 23 seconds in from Tyler Bolton.

Peterborough’s only Saturday game resulted in a 3-2 comeback win over the U16 Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs. Bolton scored in the first for a 1-0 but the Petes found themselves trailing into the third 2-1. Wil McFadden took over for Peterborough, scoring on the power play and then again with last-second heroics with 10 ticks to go for the 3-2 win.

The Petes’ first playoff game was a 4-0 rout of the York Simcoe Express as Harmon had two goals in the game while Cohen Bidgood and Kayden Bueller each found the back of the net.

It was their only game of the day but the win propelled the team to the finals.

The Petes have their sights set on the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament that features the top 20 U16 AAA teams from Ontario and the United States. Peterborough qualified after winning the OMHA playoff semifinal game.

The event runs from March 28 to April 3, with all games being played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto. The Championship Final is being played at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on the final day in Toronto.

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