Dr. J's Hosting Viewing Party For Douro's Cody Crowley's Vegas Bout On Saturday Night

Ahead of Douro boxer Cody Crowley’s biggest fight in Las Vegas, boxing fans can view his fight at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews viewing party and aid his ‘55 for Team 55’ fundraiser on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of Cody Crowley.

The viewing party’s $20 admission fee goes toward Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program.

Crowley has a 21-0 record with nine knockouts. He is fighting Abel Ramos in the Showtime pay-per-view at a Premier Boxing Champions event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A Team 55 patch is being worn on his trunks for the fight.

Crowley dedicated his fight to his late father Jim Crowley who ended his own life last year. Cody pledged to raise $55,000 for Team 55. There was $18,840 already raised from a raffle with the grand prize of ringside tickets, flight and accommodation to see the fight.

Addison Brown, owner of Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews, has been Cody’s friend for the past eight years and is proud to support him in whatever way possible.

“When he was looking for sponsorships throughout Peterborough, I reached out to him saying ‘I’ve been following you and growing up as an athlete, I’ve had a lot of support with the community and I wanted to sponsor you for the next fight,’” explained Brown. “We grew and developed a relationship. He helped me when I was going through some things about my brother and I did with his father.”

Reservations for the fight can be made at the Dr. J’s website.

Cody spoke at a Team 55 Friday Night Lights fundraiser in 2017 that sparked a friendship with Dave Pogue, Team 55 founder who lost his son Mitchell to suicide.

“Cody’s commitment to fundraising in the name of his father, through his international boxing platform not only is commendable but amazing, as far as we are concerned at Team 55,” he said. “Since 2017, Cody has been a great supporter of our mental health and suicide awareness programs and for him to commit to raising $55,000 for Team 55 this year will help keep our Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program running for another year and a half.”

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Bobcaygeon Brewing Company Launches Second Community Brew To Benefit Otonabee Conservation

Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and McThirsty’s Pint have launched the second edition of their ‘Community Brew’ collaboration series called “Dan’s Kolsch” to support Otonabee Conservation and the Jackson Creek Trail announced on Friday.

Daniel Longfield, McThirsty’s bartender; Richard Wood, BOBCAYGEON Brewery president and Janette Loveys Smith, Otonabee Conservation CAO enjoying “Dan’s Kolsch” as the second installment of the Community Brew collaboration series. a raspberry gose was the first incarnation. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The beer is a Kolsch or lagered ale, brewed in collaboration with McThirsty’s bartender Daniel Longfield.

Bobcaygeon Brewery describes the beer as a golden yellow, clean and crisp lager with a mild bitterness.

One dollar for each pint sold and 50 cents from every can is being donated to Otonabee Conservation.

“We are honoured to be the recipient of donations from Bobcaygeon Brewery’s Community Brew,” states Janette Loveys Smith, Otonabee Conservation CAO. “Funds will be directed to the beloved Jackson Creek Trail, which continues to provide so many residents with a place to rejuvenate, exercise, and enjoy nature in the heart of Peterborough.”

The new beer is publicly available this Saturday at Bobcaygeon Brewing Company to try both on tap and for purchase to go. Starting Monday, the beer is available at McThirsty’s Pint at 166 Charlotte St. and the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company Taproom at 649 The Parkway.

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Petes Lose Final Home Regular-Season Game To League-Leading Ottawa 67s, 4-1

The Peterborough Petes cannot finish off their final regular-season home game on a good note as they took a 4-1 loss to the league-leading Ottawa 67s at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes remain fourth in the Eastern Conference and second in the East Division, two points ahead of the Hamilton Bulldogs with a game in hand. Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen Photography and the Peterborough PEtes.

Both teams had to feel out the game in the opening period as both teams could not register a goal. Peterborough lead the shot count, 18-11 over Ottawa.

The 67s drew first blood as Thomas Sirman got a rebound past Michael Simpson to make it 1-0. Peterborough answered three minutes later as Donovan McCoy forced a turnover allowing Owen Beck to do the rest. He scored on a solo mission, extending his point streak to nine games for a 1-1 tie. Ottawa got one right back as Brady Stonehouse scored on a tip to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead.

The OHL’s top team kept it coming as Luca Penelli on a quick snap shot, wired it past Simpson from the high slot for a 3-1 lead. Ottawa added an empty netter to take the game 4-1.

The Petes can get revenge on Friday as they travel to Ottawa for a rematch and home-and-home series against the 67s.

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Havelock Awards AON Inc. Development Agreement to Build 128-Bed Long-Term Care Facility

The township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has awarded AON Inc. the right to build a 128-bed long-term care facility in Havelock after their March 7 council meeting, subject to provincial government approvals.

Photo courtesy of AON Inc.

AON was the successful bidder in a public RFP process that closed on Feb 17.

The future site is located at 628 Old Norwood Rd. where construction must begin by Aug. 31 or it will be cancelled, this is under the requirement of Ontario’s recently announced supplemental construction funding initiative aimed at getting construction started soon on 10,000 new LTC beds in the province. The building is roughly 86,355 sq ft. Projections for the project’s completion are slated for September 2025 according to Ray Barlow, AON Inc. Vice President.

“We’re excited to work with the town of Havelock to launch the 128-bed long-term care home,” he said. “The town has backed us on the project and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will be providing direction on the next steps in the process.”

The original development agreement was made back on Nov. 12, 2020, with AON tendering the project a month later. In late January 2021, building costs had risen, particularly in lumber, electrical and mechanical products. The rising costs and severe supply chain constraints made the project untenable given the unreliable building supplies situation.

“The ongoing-pandemic supply chain and inflationary cost pressures realized tremendous encumbrances to the tendering process, as set against the MLTC’s 2020 Capital Development Policy,” explained Barlow. “Like many other long-term care operators in Ontario looking to build long-term care facilities during that time, progress was halted due to the ongoing pandemic and supply chain issues, and the realization of the beds award was stalled.”

The project application has been resubmitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for final approval, with the full endorsement of the Havelock-Belmont Methuen Township council.

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City of Peterborough Warning Residents of Potential Sewer Line and Storm Fraud Attempts

The City of Peterborough warns of a potential fraud attempt after receiving reports that residents have been contacted by a business claiming to be contracted by the City to clean sewer lines or address storm water prevention.

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The current scam involves several concerning elements:

• asking residents whether they will be home within a certain time period

• coming to residents’ doors asking to check their basements and yards

• pressuring residents to sign contracts and pay upwards of $3,000 under the guise that the government will reimburse them

• showing fake credentials, names and phone numbers

• targeting seniors who have home phone lines

Residents are reminded to never provide personal information to unsolicited callers or people knocking at their door without verifying their identity and the validity of their business.

Residents can report scam calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit Peterborough Police Services Fraud page https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/learn/fraud.aspx for more information.

Local victims of fraud should contact the Peterborough Police non-emergency number 705-876-1122.

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Hometown PTBO: Marc Hartenberg and Pizza Hut Raising Money for Epilepsy Peterborough For "Purple Day" and His Diagnosis

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Pizza Hut Co-owner Marc Hartenberg who has been diagnosed with epilepsy about how he got his condition and how Pizza Hut is raising money with 10 per cent of all total sales going towards Epilepsy Peterborough for Purple Day on March 26.

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Government of Canada Invests $74 Million into Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced approximately $74 million in funding for projects related to infrastructure improvements along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

Current rendering of the Whites Portage Dam. Originally constructed in 1918, the dam regulates the lake’s water level and outflow into Gloucester Pool. photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

On Wednesday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault announced that the funding will be distributed over three years for this project.

The Trent-Severn Waterway is Canada's largest, and one of the most visited national historic sites. The waterway welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year.

The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history and 450 000 kilmometres2 of stories from coast to coast to coast.

Investing in these locations is said to help support the protection of natural heritage and rich history, increase climate resiliency and create jobs in local communities, while providing visitors with high-quality, safe and meaningful experiences across the country.

“The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the sustainability of Parks Canada assets. These national heritage places provide cultural, environmental and economic vitality for Canadians,” said Guilbeault. “Parks Canada’s robust dam and lock improvements along the iconic Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site will ensure critical flood mitigation for regional communities and provide for safe navigational experiences for Canadians to connect with nature.”

Rendering of the new Whites Portage Dam design, which will replace the existing dam in the same location and orientation. photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

Through this federal investment – part of the $557 million in funding announced by the Government of Canada in late 2022 – Parks Canada will conserve the heritage value of these important cultural resources.

The investments in infrastructure along the Trent-Severn Waterway will enhance Parks Canada’s ability to mitigate flood risks, protect heritage in Canada and strengthen the appeal of this world-class waterway as a destination for visitors and tourists.

Once these infrastructure projects are complete, the lifespan and function of these structures will have been extended for decades, continuing to connect and protect local communities. The work supported through this investment includes:

• repairs to the Kirkfield Lift Lock;

• recapitalization of the walls, tunnels and valves at Lock 42 – Couchiching;

• recapitalization of the Little Chute Dam “G” near Port Severn;

• replacement of the Whites Portage Dam on Six Mile Lake;

• recapitalization of the valve tunnels for Healey Falls Locks 16 and 17; and,

• creation of an access road from White’s Falls Road to the Pretty Channel Dam.
  Parks Canada has a mandate to conserve and present national heritage places in Canada. More than just supporting visitors as cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada’s assets play critical functions, such as transportation, water management, public safety, and services to residents and businesses, while being a source of shared pride for Canadians. These upgrades will help ensure public safety, quality and reliability for visitors, incorporate green technologies and climate resilience, while connecting Canadians with nature and history.

“From First Nations to fur traders to lumber barons and steamship traffic, the Waterway has linked communities across Ontario for over a hundred years. Investments in the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site’s infrastructure are essential for public safety, preserving natural and cultural heritage, ensuring environmental protection and conservation, and providing benefits for visitors, local communities and the nation’s tourism industry,” said Guilbeault.

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Three-Year Old Girl Dies From Woodglade Boulevard Collision

UPDATED: 3:31 p.m. 23/03/23

The Peterborough Police Service are investigating a collision on Woodglade Boulevard involving a three-year-old girl on Thursday morning. 

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The collision happened around 9 a.m. between Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street. A vehicle came off the road and struck a three-year-old girl in the driveway of the residence.

The three-year-old child was transported to PRHC and died as a result of her injuries.

The Peterborough Police Service collision reconstruction unit is investigating.  

The area is expected to be closed while the investigation is underway.  

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Peterborough Police Seeking Owner of Cash Lost In the South End

Peterborough Police had a large sum of money turned in and are seeking the owner, announced on Thursday.

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The money was found in a south-end business parking lot of a business in Peterborough on Wednesday and turned into police on the same day. 

“The Service would like to be able to confirm and identify the rightful owner and return the money,” says Inspector John Lyons.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Inspector Lyons at 705-876-1122 x242.

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Fleming College Heads to Enactus Canada National Competition

A team of Fleming College students will be competing against some of the top minds in Canada during the Enactus Canada National Exhibition in May.

photo courtesy of fleming college.

Enactus Canada brings together some of Canada’s best and brightest students, challenging them to use business models to address some of our most pressing social and environmental issues.  

During the regional competition earlier this month, Fleming beat teams from Ontario and Quebec-including three teams which had previously won the national competition.  

Enactus projects must address at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Fleming’s project, “Paddy Waste to Income,” won their league in both the Scotiabank Climate Action Challenge and TD Entrepreneurship Challenge. “Paddy Waste to Income” put Fleming students in touch with small farmers in the Punjab region of India.  

In that region most local farmers own one to three acres of land, producing anywhere from three to 10 tons of paddy waste. Paddy waste is a term used describe what is left behind in a field after certain grains are harvested, like stalks and husks. 

Large farming operators use bailing machinery or hire a truck to get rid of their paddy waste or work with government or institutional buyers to sell it. But small farming operations can neither afford to hire machinery or lack the contacts to sell the waste. Therefore, most farmers burn the waste, creating air pollution and squandering a valuable organic resource.  

In September 2022, 21 farmers from 12 communities in Punjab and Uttarakhand signed up to work with Fleming College, agreeing not to burn their paddy waste. Working with local NGOs, community leaders and farmers, Fleming College students and faculty helped small farming communities access equipment and market contacts while helping them create the logistical support to collect, bail, store and transport paddy waste.  

Through this project, it is estimated that 99 tons of paddy waste from 99 acres of land were diverted elsewhere:  

• 59 tons were used to feed cattle. 

• 30 tones were used to shelter crops. 

• 10 tones were used in dairy farms as bedding to keep animals warm, saving farmers an estimated $17,000.  

The student team estimates that carbon dioxide emissions in those regions were reduced by 143.5 tons. Not only did this project have a positive economic impact on the 21 farmers and their families, but it had an indirect impact on 670 people in 133 homes in nearby communities. 

Fleming students are now taking this project to the Enactus National Exhibition in Montreal in May. This is the first time a team from Fleming has qualified to compete for the National Champion title. The winner of the national competition will go on to represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup in the Netherlands in the fall.  

For more information, visit the website.

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