Peterborough Blogs
Peterborough Petes Set to Face Regular-Season Champion Ottawa 67s In OHL East Semifinals; Game One On Friday
/The Peterborough Petes have a tall task in the second round of the playoffs as they have drawn the regular-season champion Ottawa 67s for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Eastern Conference semifinal with game one on Friday.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
The matchup was confirmed after Ethan Cardwell of the Barrie Colts rifled the game-winning goal against Matteo Drobec and the defending champion Hamilton Bulldogs with less than 10 seconds in the game for a 5-4 victory. It was the series winner as the Colts advanced with a 4-2 series win.
Peterborough was the fourth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference and saw all teams ranked above them win their playoff series. This resulted in the Petes being paired with the top-seeded Ottawa 67s in the second round of the playoffs.
The Petes have a 2-5 record against Ottawa, losing their last four matchups including their last two matchups within the final three games of the regular season against them. Peterborough has won their first two of three matchups against Ottawa during that seven-game span.
The following is the matchup schedule for the second round against the Ottawa 67s:
Game 1: Friday, April 14 @ 7:00 p.m. – Peterborough @ Ottawa
Game 2: Sunday, April 16 @ 2:00 p.m. – Peterborough @ Ottawa
Game 3: Tuesday, April 18 @ 7:05 p.m. – Ottawa @ Peterborough
Game 4: Thursday, April 20 @ 7:05 p.m. – Ottawa @ Peterborough
Game 5: Saturday, April 22 @ 4:00 p.m. – Peterborough @ Ottawa*
Game 6: Monday, April 24 @ 7:05 p.m. – Ottawa @ Peterborough*
Game 7: Tuesday, April 25 @ 7:00 p.m. – Peterborough @ Ottawa*
*if necessary
The following are the second-round matchups:
Ottawa 67s vs. Peterborough Petes
London Knights vs. Kitchener Rangers
Sarnia Sting vs. Saginaw Spirit
North Bay Battalion vs. Barrie Colts
Fleming College Hosting New Prospective Students In Spring Open House This Saturday
/Fleming College is looking to attract new prospective students as their Sutherland, Frost and Haliburton campuses are hosting their Spring Open House this Saturday.
Photo courtesy of FLeming College.
The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features guided tours while guests can learn about the services offered to students according to Fleming College. Information is available regarding financial aid options, the application process and life in residence. Instructors and teachers will be on-site to give information regarding their classes and answer any questions gusts may have.
The Sutherland Campus has displays and demonstrations in various campus labs, classrooms and the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre and the varsity department will be hosting games like basketball, Plinko and spike ball.
Frost Campus features state-of-the-art simulators where guests can catch some live tree climbing and Loggersports demonstrations. There is also a raffle for one guest to win the opportunity to hit the detonator button during the campus’s wildly popular blasting techniques demonstration.
The Haliburton Open House features live demonstrations in our spacious art studios, including felting, ceramics and a look at the Photo Arts Dark Room at the Haliburton School of Art + Design.
The Open House for Fleming’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program takes place at the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fleming College is covering the application fees for the first 50 applicants at the Sutherland Campus, the first 25 at the Frost Campus and the first 10 at the Haliburton Campus. Gift cards will be handed out to the first students who confirm their offer at the three Fleming College campuses. Anyon confirming their offer by April 15 will be automatically entered into a draw to win a $500 gift card to the Campus Bookstore.
Fleming is also bringing back the Cash for College contest for domestic students who confirm their offers to a Fall 2023 program by Sep. 9. The winner receives $5,000 for tuition; Last year’s winner was enrolled in Fleming’s Practical Nursing program.
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The Peterborough Agricultural Exchange Presents Tack Exchange Event
/The Peterborough Agricultural Society is bringing together equestrians and horse lovers in Peterborough at the upcoming Tack Exchange on April 16 at the Morrow Building.
photo courtesy of the peterborough agricultural society.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Tack Exchange will offer a wide range of new and gently used tack and clothing. Horse enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to sell or trade their own gently used equipment and accessories at the event.
The Tack Exchange is open to all, regardless of riding level or discipline.
“We are excited to bring together the equestrian community in Peterborough,” said Louise Dobbin, General Manager of the Peterborough Ag Society. “Our goal is to create a fun and welcoming environment where horse enthusiasts can connect, learn, and shop for high-quality equestrian equipment at affordable prices.”
Vendor tables are available for $15 and general admission to the Tack Exchange is free. For more information about the event, visit PeterboroughAg.ca or contact Louise Dobbin.
Harry Manx Presented by Folk Under The Clock and Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
/Folk Under The Clock and the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre have come together to present the musical stylings of Harry Manx ‘The Blues Man’ at Market Hall on April 14.
photo courtesy of folk under the clock.
Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching between conventional guitars, harmonica and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan Veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx’ Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.
Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together and therefore, “creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.”
Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx released 11 Albums and has garnered a room full of awards including, “seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007. His most recent accomplishment was receiving yet another Juno Nomination for “Blues Album of the Year”, for his release “Bread and Buddha” in 2010.
For tickets and more information, visit the Market Hall website.
Free Well Water Sampling Program Resumes April 11 in North Kawartha and Trent Lakes
/Peterborough Public Health (PPH), the Township of North Kawartha, and the Municipality of Trent Lakes are making well water testing easier for all permanent and seasonal residents by offering free well water sample drop off from spring to fall.
stock photo.
Well water samples are tested for two types of bacterial contamination: total coliforms and E. coli. Total coliforms indicate the presence of general contamination, such as surface runoff, and E. coli indicates the water is contaminated with fecal material, which may contain disease-causing microorganisms. Anyone can become ill if they consume contaminated water, but young, elderly and immuno-compromised individuals are at higher risk.
“With snow melt and spring runoff, this is a good time of year to test your water as there is a higher risk of contamination. In addition to submitting a water sample, residents should take the time to inspect their well,” says Public Health Inspector Chris Eaton. “Check that the well cap is secure, the vent screens are in good condition, and that the ground is sloped away from the well. If your well is the older style in a pit, check that the pit is not flooded with surface water. If it is, consider having the well upgraded by a licensed well contractor.”
Beginning April 11, water samples can be dropped off at the North Kawartha Municipal Office (280 Burleigh St, Apsley) Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., and the Trent Lakes Municipal Office (760 County Road 36, Trent Lakes) Tuesday and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Samples are then couriered to the Public Health Ontario Lab in Peterborough for testing. Empty sample bottles can be picked up any time during regular business hours. Samples must be collected within 24 hours of drop off at the municipal office to ensure they reach the lab and are processed in a timely manner. Residents are encouraged to carefully read the sampling and collection instructions included with each kit.
Water samples can also be dropped off at the following locations:
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township Office, 1 Ottawa St, Havelock, from Monday through Thursday
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St, Peterborough, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group Seeking Volunteers To Help Clean Up Armour Hill
/The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group is looking for volunteers to help clean up a winter of garbage buildup at Ashburnham Memorial Park (Armour Hill) on April 15.
photo courtesy of the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group.
“Your efforts at the last clean-ups have made a big difference to the health, safety and beauty of the park and we really cherish your kindness in doing so,” said the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group in a press release. “Your contribution to these events is very helpful in moving towards positive changes for Ashburnham Memorial Park, and these efforts demonstrate that the community cares about this Heritage Park.”
At 10 a.m. on Saturday, participants will meet at Rube Brady Park at the basketball court at the bottom of the toboggan hill (corner of Armour Road and Munroe Ave) rain or shine.
The group advises participants to dress for the weather, and to expect mud throughout the park (rain boots are strongly recommended.) Bring a reusable coffee mug, water bottle, work gloves (optional) and garbage grabbers (optional). and appropriate attire for the weather. Supplies are provided.
For more information visit the website.
Peterborough's Nolan Burke Sends Sarnia Sting to Second Round With Walk-Off Overtime Goal
/Sarnia Sting forward and Peterborough’s Nolan Burke has taken his team to the second round after scoring a walk-off game-winning goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Guelph Storm at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on Sunday night.
Burke finsihed with career highs of 50 goals and 32 assists during the regular season. Burke has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Nashville PRedators back in November. Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.
The Sting had a 3-2 series lead over Guelph as Burke also had the game-tying assist that put the game into overtime.
Burke received a drop pass Zach Filak as Sarnia crossed the blue line and entered the offensive zone. Burke circled around the net and buried a wraparound goal, slipping it by Storm goaltender Patrick Leaver for the walk-off and series-ending goal.
Nolan Burke sends the @StingHockey to round two! 🤩
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 9, 2023
The @PredsNHL prospect scores his second overtime-winner of the series! 🚨#OHLPlayoffs | #SARvsGUE pic.twitter.com/ojJg1y5ZcH
