City of Peterborough Official Plan Approved By the Province
/The City of Peterborough was notified on April 11 that the Province has approved the City’s new Official Plan with amendments; in effect as of April 11.
photo by Keegan Beekers.
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Voice of Business: We Need to Invest in Public Transit
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Investing more in public transit will help our city thrive.
Public transit is crucial for people getting to school, appointments, work, the grocery store and to visit friends and family. For some, it’s an economical option compared to car ownership. Some prioritize transit to cut down on their carbon footprint. Some simply prefer not to drive or have physical barriers to operating a car.
Before the pandemic hit, public transit was providing nearly 5 million rides per year.
One particular aspect of transit is hitting businesses particularly hard – the commute.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce recently issued a letter to Mayor Jeff Leal and members of City Council advocating for further investments in transit.
Businesses in Peterborough are struggling to access the workforce they need. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Report, Q4 2022, businesses cited labour-related challenges as three of their top 10 barriers. More than one-third of businesses across Canada report significantly struggling to retain and recruit the workers they need.
It is a complex problem and will take multiple solutions to address. One area that employers have brought to our attention is the struggle many of their staff have getting to work via public transit. Of businesses surveyed, 57% responded that improved transit service would help them access their workforce needs. The biggest concern raised was route disruptions and cancellations. If an employee does not live within walking distance of their work and does not own a car, they need reliable service. Regular, last-minute bus cancellations make it very difficult to get to work on time, if at all. Many resort to paying significantly more than a bus ticket for a ride to work, sometimes multiple times per week. The added expense, uncertainty, and frustration at wasting their time leads people to consider other employment options.
Other barriers highlighted include bus schedules not fitting with shifts, the length of time it takes to reach their destination, and transit stops not being in convenient locations.
We have employers in our community where 30% to 50% of their workforce depend on public transit to get to work. Route disruptions and cancellations are leading to turnover as employees consider both shorter commutes and working from home.
The City of Peterborough is undertaking a review of its transit service. We would like to see the needs of our local businesses and workforce considered when deciding how we invest in transit and how we plan and schedule routes. When determining what kind of service to support, we would like council to consider how it will impact and hopefully enhance people’s ability to get to work. Our workforce needs safe and accessible transit stops in residential neighbourhoods throughout the city with convenient stops in commercial and industrial employment areas
Recruitment and retention are huge struggles for many businesses right now and the issues are not expected to subside any time soon. We believe investing in more reliable transit services will improve the resilience of our local businesses.
It is clear that public transit will play a vital role in the growth of our city. Investing in a more robust transit service will help employers generate economic growth, create a stronger workforce, improve the quality of life in our community, and help us address our climate change goals.
Content provided by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
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Peterborough Petes Second-Round Playoff Tickets Now Available
/Playoff tickets for the Peterborough Petes’s games three and four of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final between the Peterborough Petes and the Ottawa 67s are now on sale announce on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office in person or at (705) 743-3561. Box office hours are 9:30 - 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, they can also be reached over the phone on Monday, between 9:30 - 5 p.m.
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 only way to guarantee tickets is with a season ticket package according to the Petes. They can be purchased by contacting (705) 743-3561 ext. 6000, or by emailing tickets@gopetesgo.com.
Season Ticket Members that pre-authorized or purchased a round one bundle will be credited on their PMC account for games five and seven. Any pre-authorized accounts will have that credit will be applied to the purchase of round two bundles automatically. Fans who did not pre-authorize and would like to purchase a round two bundle can via PMC Grant Thornton Box Office starting on Wednesday. Season Ticket Member bundles must be purchased by Monday at 5 p.m.
Pre-authorized Season Ticket Members do not need to contact the Box Office; their tickets will be automatically distributed. Season Ticket Members without a bundle will have access to purchase their seats until 5 p.m. on Monday.
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Fleming Athletics Celebrates Student Athletes at the Annual Fleming Athletic Varsity Banquet
/Fleming College’s student athletes were celebrated during the Annual Fleming Athletic Varsity Banquet on March 31.
photo courtesy of fleming college.
In a night full of surprises, former Athletic Coordinator Fred Batley was honoured by former colleague Jane Bolin for his induction into the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) Hall of Fame.
Fleming College also created an award in Batley's name, to further honour the long-time standing member of Fleming College's Athletic Department.
The Fred Batley Coaches Award honours current Fleming coaches. Loggersports coach Al Cavers and Rugby Women’s 7’s coach Donnie Maillet were the inaugural recipients this year.
Team Awards were presented to the following student athletes who excelled on their teams:
Cross Country
MVP: Frances Emery
Rookie of the Year: Ainsley Taggett
Men’s Curling
MVP: Nolan Galardo
Rookie of the Year: Cameron Fraser-Freeman
Women’s Curling
MVP: Carissa Stauffer
Rookie of the Year: Kelly Galt
Women’s Volleyball
MVP: Holly Pennings
Rookie of the Year: Zofia Boruta
Men’s Volleyball
MVP: Sam Deschenes
Rookies of the Year: Tim Akers and Calvin Dekok
Loggersports
Female MVP: Alexandra Bennett
Male MVP: Desmond Burman-Martin
Female Rookie of the Year: Madelyn McInnes
Male Rookie of the Year: Jakob Ursic
Men’s Basketball
MVPs: Theon Esseboom and Kyle Shiferaw
Rookies of the Year: Keandre Jackson and Brock Stupar
Women’s Rugby 7’s
MVP: Rachael King
Rookie of the Year: Abby Todd
Women’s Soccer
MVP: Ainsley Taggett
Rookie of the Year: Hannah Vallier
Men’s Soccer
MVPs: Logan Scott and Sahil Bhardwaj
Rookie of the Year: Sam Barker
OCAA All Academic Awards were presented to student athletes who maintained a 3.6 GPA or higher during their season:
Chloe Bender, Amy Browett, Emma Janes, Hollie Phillips, Montana Rank, Abby Todd, Sam Barker, Aaron Molenhuis, Rob Ryan, Pushkar Patel, Maggie Hope, Nicole Nielsen, Breann Maillet-Goodfellow, Zofia Boruta, Keeley Cox, Alexandra Joli-Coeur, Kaitlyn McConkey, Emma Sluggett, Ted Davis, Paul Molay, Nate Stephen, Kaden Bulmer, Leo Arseneault, Jordan Brown, Cameron Butyn, Ethan Johnston, Scott McDonald, Scott Gauer, Blake Fellman, Alexandra Bennett, Claeyr Townsend, Tanya Pelerine, Madelyn McInnes, Brittany Smith- Kelso, Anna Westwood, Sarah D’hondt, Arden Curran, Emma Holder
OCAA Honour Awards were presented to our student athletes based on their athletic performance. Recipients were selected and voted on by other OCAA institutions.
2022 OCAA Women's Rugby Sevens Championship All Star: Rachael King
2022 OCAA Women's Rugby Sevens Championship All Star and 2022 OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence Award: Montana Rank
2022 OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence Award: Abby Todd
2022 OCAA Women's Cross Country Second All Ontario Team: Frances Emery
Women's Cross Country Second All-Ontario Team: Ainsley Taggett
Men's Volleyball Second Team All-Star: Dion Pearson-Laviolette
The Fleming Athletics All Academic Knight award is presented to a first-year athlete with a 3.6 GPA or higher. This year’s award recipient is Kaden Bulmer.
This year’s Rachael Spearing Award is presented to a women’s rugby player who demonstrated heart, spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication on the field. This year’s Rachael Spearing Award recipient is Amy Browett.
The Kris Starr Award and Adam Evans Award are each presented to Loggersports athletes who show their heart, spirit, dedication, and love of sport. This year’s awards were presented to:
Kris Starr Award: Matthew Douchant
Adam Evans Award: Ethan Johnston
All-Around Athlete Awards are presented to a male and female athlete who performed at a high level both on and off the field of play. These athletes demonstrate great leadership, commitment, and dedication. This year’s winners are:
Male All Around Athlete of the Year: Stephen Cadamuro
Female All Around Athlete of the Year: Ainsley Taggett
Fleming Athletics Athlete of the Year Awards go to a male and female athlete who performed exceptional achievements within their sports while maintaining academic eligibility. Our 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year awards go to:
Male Athlete of the Year: Scott Gauer
Female Athlete of the Year: Abby Todd
Fleming College and the Fleming Athletics and Recreation department would like to congratulate all our student athletes, coaches and award recipients who showed their dedication and hard work throughout the 2022-2023 varsity season, and wishes all the graduating athletes well as they move on throughout their post collegiate lives.
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Lang Pioneer Village Hosting Zero-Waste Feast on the Farm Event For May 28 and 29
/Lang Pioneer Village is selected to host the Feast On the Farm event, a two-day zero-waste fundraiser event for May 28 and 29 announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of the PKED.
The event is a series that includes a gastronomic food-loving experience on the 28th followed by a full day of interactive sessions for industry professionals only on the second day.
The Culinary Tourism Alliance is hosting the event in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism.
The consumer day event on May 28 brings together Chef Brad Watt of Publican House Brewery and Pub, Chef Tyler Scott from Rare Escape, and Chef Lisa Dixon, owner of Black Honey Cafe. Their curated dishes will be paired with local spirits by Persian Empire, craft beer by Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified wines.
“We’re excited to host such an inspired event,” says Joe Rees, director of tourism at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED). “Feast On the Farm is a great opportunity for visitors to savour a menu that reflects the rich agricultural history of our region in a way that is genuinely in line with our sustainable tourism development goals.”
Every consumer day ticket supports recovery in the culinary tourism industry and includes a subsidy for industry professionals to attend the Feast On the Farm Industry Day the following day.
“Our Feast On program acts as the conduit to connect industry professionals with others in our network who are truly creating change in Ontario's food and drink space,” said Billy Alexander, director of programs for the Culinary Tourism Alliance. “Industry day is about knowledge sharing, supporting each other, and working together toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
Tickets and details for the Feast On the Farm: A Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas are available online.
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Drum Legend Paul DeLong Returns to Peterborough for Three Shows This Spring
/Best known for his work with singer Kim Mitchell, Canadian drum legend Paul DeLong is coming to Peterborough; performing three shows this spring.
photo courtesy of victoria yeh.
DeLong is said to still spend most of his time on tour with bands around the world to this day, feeding his soul through the music that inspired the drummer to become a musician in the first place - jazz fusion.
Fifty years ago, on May 4, 1973, DeLong saw the Mahavishnu Orchestra live in concert for the first time. They were a jazz-rock fusion band on the cutting edge of music. “My mind was blown, I had never heard anything like them before,” said DeLong from his home in Toronto. "It's still the heaviest experience of my life.”
On the 50th anniversary of the fateful concert that would go on to shape DeLong's career as one of North America's most prolific multi-platinum award winning drummers, Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD band will play at the Gordon Best Theatre on May 4, just weeks before he’s set to play Showplace Theatre with Brass Transit and Lighthouse.
The show promises to be an "unforgettable night of fusion" with music from the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, Allan Holdsworth, Weather Report, Jeff, Beck, Jean-Luc Ponty and more.
Joining DeLong on stage will be Peterborough's own award winning electric violinist, Victoria Yeh, Grammy nominee Steve Lucas on bass, Michael Murray shredding on guitar and veteran Toronto keyboardist, Don Baird.
Advance tickets and VIP meet and greet backstage passes are available online.
Peterborough Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Home Backyard
/UPDATE: 2:21 p.m. 11/04/23
Peterborough Police Service has found 14-year-old Peterborough girl Tehya Tirone 40 minutes after being declared missing and vulnerable announced on Tuesday afternoon.
She was last seen in the backyard of her Bolivar Street home near Monaghan Road on Tuesday morning around 11:10 a.m.
Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating the girl
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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.
