$1.2 Million Gift to Double Number of Trent Students Participating in Community-Based Research

A $1.2 million gift to Trent University – announced immediately after the launch of the new $100 million Campaign for Momentous Change – will support Trent’s community-based research by doubling the number of students and community organizations able to participate in the program.

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This four-year commitment to the Trent Community Research Centre (TCRC) will develop training for students and employers, enhance hands-on learning opportunities, provide funds for primary research and cover travel and other expenses for students to complete research. 

“Momentous change happens when students are not just motivated, but supported, to do outstanding work with local organizations, deepening the connection between Trent University and local communities,” says Julie Davis, vice-president External Relations & Development at Trent University. “This generous donation, from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, benefits both the community and students.”

For more than 25 years, the TCRC has facilitated community-based research projects in Peterborough City and County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region and Northumberland County.

Community-based research brings together the research expertise of Trent University faculty and students with the knowledge and research needs of a wide range of community groups and organizations including municipalities, social service agencies, conservation authorities and interest groups.

“Thanks to this generous donation, even more students will become engaged in local causes that fuel their passions, and in many cases, shape the trajectory of their life and career,” said Kevin Whitmore, director of Careerspace at Trent. “Community-based research showcases the power of collaborative learning and the value of work-integrated opportunities for students to make a positive difference in their community.”

TCRC recently hosted its annual Celebration of Community-Based Research where more than 50 Trent students presented their groundbreaking research projects and showcased the impact of research partnerships between students, faculty and community partners including Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Brain Injury Association of Peterborough Region.

Learn more about Trent’s community-based research and the Campaign for Momentous Change.

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Two Men Arrested On Drug and Firearm Charges

A 28-year-old Peterborough man and a 29-year-old Ajax man are facing drug and firearm charges after a loaded handgun and drugs were seized announced by the Peterborough Police Service on Friday.

This is the third firearm seized by Peterborough Police since January 2023. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

On Thursday, officers with the Peterborough Police Drug Unit arrested both men. One during a traffic stop near Ravenwood Drive and Melody Crescent and the other during a search warrant at a residence in the Louden Terrace and Avery Avenue area. 

The officers found the follow within the residence:

• Loaded handgun

• 133.2 g Cocaine

• 1.6 g Fentanyl

• $2,970 (Canadian currency)

• Weigh scales

• Vacuum packaging

• Multiple cellphones

The 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl

He is held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

The 29-year-old Ajax man was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

• Four counts of failing to comply with release order

He is currently bound by a recognizance of bail with the following conditions to not possess any unlawful substances, drug paraphernalia, weapons or more than one cellphone.

He is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.  

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Heads Up For Inclusion Hosting Inaugural Amigos Community Birthday Party For Inclusivity

Everyone is invited to Heads Up for Inclusion’s inaugural Amigos Community Birthday Party this Saturday as an inclusive event for those who often miss out on birthday parties and celebrations.

Photo courtesy of Heads Up for Inclusion.

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peterborough Square lower level.

There are several birthday-themed activities such as:

• Dance floor

• Face painting

• Arts and crafts

• Bowling

• Photo ops

• Birthday clown

• Remote control race cars

• Food (including a cake)

• And more

A silent auction is being held during the event with all proceeds towards Amigos Programs and working towards a more inclusive community.

After the activities, attendees will hit Galaxy Cinema for a private, sensory-friendly screening of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Community members in grade 4 and older can join by signing up for the program and reserve one of 100 seats by registering online. Each registrant may bring up to two adults (one accompanying adult minimum for participants under 18).

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Community Care Peterborough’s Meals to Go Fundraiser Returns

Community Care Peterborough is launching its annual Meals to Go fundraiser, delivering lunches to offices and local businesses located within the City of Peterborough on May 17 and May 31, and in Lakefield on May 31.

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Community Care invites companies and small businesses to order lunches that will be delivered directly to their work space by its Meals on Wheels volunteers.  This year’s lunches have a Greek theme menu and are only $10 each and are being prepared at Maple Ridge Retirement Services’ kitchen which is located at the new Peterborough Housing property on Bonaccord Street.

Normally taking place in March, this year’s spring Greek themed menu includes:

• A Greek salad made with romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives, feta cheese and homemade Greek dressing; and

• A chicken tzatziki pita, made with diced chicken on a fresh pita with lettuce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta cheese and creamy tzatziki sauce; and

• Fresh fruit cup medley of cantaloupe, blueberries and grapes

There are vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free menu options also available upon request.   

“We are planning for 600 lunches to be ordered and hoping to raise $4,000,” said Iris Crowder –Client Services Coordinator, Community Care Peterborough.  “The Meals to Go lunch is $10 per person and for every additional $10 donation participants make, they are providing a meal for a senior who truly can't afford one for themselves.  This year more than ever, we are supporting more people who are challenged to get groceries or prepare their own meals.”

Operating in Peterborough since 1964, the Meals on Wheels program is so much more than a meal.  Meals on Wheels provides a social visit by a caring volunteer, a safety check for many who are isolated, and ensures that seniors can receive hot nutritional meals to help them remain healthy in their own homes.  Sometimes, a Meals on Wheels volunteer may be the only person a senior interacts with on a given day.  Community Care offers a Meals on Wheels subsidy program for clients who simply cannot afford regular meals. 

Last year, Community Care provided over $20,000 of free meals through their Meals on Wheels programs to clients who were struggling with food insecurity.  This generosity and compassion of community members made that possible.  Charitable tax receipts are available for donations of $10 or more.

“The Meals on Wheels program that we provide to clients in the City and County of Peterborough truly empowers them to live independently and healthier at home,” said Danielle Belair, Executive Director for Community Care Peterborough.  “We are seeing an increase in the need for this program and there is an increased demand on us to provide more subsidies for low income clients.  The donations that we receive through this Meals on To Go fundraiser certainly help us to meet this growing need.”

Businesses can order online. Downloadable paper order forms (great for circulating in the office) are also available there too or by calling (705) 742-7067.

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Hometown PTBO: Discover the Hidden Talents of the Peterborough Petes Coaches and Players

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Peterborough Petes staff and players ahead of their playoff series against the Ottawa 67s to see if they have any hidden talents.

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; April 14 - 16

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Here are nine things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from April 14 - 16!

Madchild With Robbie G at The Venue

See Madchild Live with Robbie G this Friday at The Venue. Doors open at 8 p.m. You can get VIP meet and greet or bundle meet and greet tickets including getting your photo taken with Madchild.

When: Apr 14, 8 p.m.

Where: The Venue

League 1 Ontario Men's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Scrosoppi FC

The Electric City Football Club is back for their second season so join the men’s team for their home opener at Fleming College this Saturday as they take on Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario action.

When: Apr 15, 2 p.m.

Where: Fleming College

Tickets: $15-$30

2023 Peterborough I ❤︎ Beer & Taco Festival

Join us for the inaugural Peterborough I❤︎BEER and Taco Festival at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a fun night of beer, cider and spirits sampling, games, dancing, people watching and tacos!

When: April 15, 2-6 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre

Tickets: Tickets start at $10.00 plus fees and taxes. Prices subject to change

Tom Green Live at The Venue

Canadian-American comedian, show host, actor, filmmaker, podcaster and rapper. After pursuing stand-up comedy and music as a young adult, Green created and hosted The Tom Green Show, which aired on Canadian television and later on MTV between 1994 and 2000.  The show became popular for its shock comedy, absurdist pranks and Green’s manic persona, and influenced later series such as Jackass and The Eric Andre Show. Green has also appeared in the Hollywood films Road Trip (2000), Charlie’s Angels (2000), Stealing Harvard (2002), and Shred (2008). Green additionally directed, co-wrote and starred in the cult film Freddy Got Fingered (2001).  He was briefly married to actress Drew Barrymore (2001–2002), who co-starred with him in Charlie’s Angels and Freddy Got Fingered.

In 2003, Green hosted the short-lived MTV late-night talk show titled The New Tom Green Show. From 2006 until 2011, he hosted an internet talk show, Tom Green’s House Tonight, from his home, and returned to performing stand-up comedy in 2010. From October 2013 to November 2014, Green hosted the weekly talk show Tom Green Live on American cable network AXS TV.

When: April 15, 7-11 p.m.

Where: The Venue

Tickets: $40

Sizzling Sound: Kawartha Youth Orchestra Chamber Concert Series

Kawartha Youth Orchestra presents Sizzling Sound a Chamber Concert Series featuring Victoria Yeh playing improvisational electric violin and Martin Gladman and friends on percussion.

When: April 16, 2 p.m.

Where: All Saints Anglican Church

Tickets: $20 at the door, children ages 5 and under free  (cash and credit cards accepted)

Peterborough Saturday Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: April 15, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are 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. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: April 1, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

The Arrogant Worms at Market Hall

The year was 1991. Presumably, some significant world events occurred. The world truly changed in the fall however, when something truly magnificent happened in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. A beacon of hope was lit and has shone brightly ever since – The Arrogant Worms. The Arrogant Worms began as a comedy troupe performing songs and sketches on campus radio. The early feedback on the live shows was clear: lose the sketches. So the songs endured and they all remain because the band hates to throw anything out.

The songs were written to make fun of a big dumb world. Luckily, the world is still dumb and The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong) still have plenty to sing about. The shows are fast, furious and family friendly. The wit is quick, the satire is biting and the musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans from kids to parents to grandparents to Princess Leia.

In recent years the Worms have been pleased to donate their time and talent to the cause of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were twice awarded the Peter Gzowski Award for their efforts.

So nearly a quarter century after they began, The Arrogant Worms continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it. And if you think you don’t need it, well you’re wrong. You do. The Arrogant Worms know what’s best for you and what’s best for you is The Arrogant Worms.

When: April 15, 8 p.m.

Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Tickets: $25-30

Harry Manx Presented by Folk Under The Clock at Market Hall

Harry delivers his live show with a variety of stringed instruments including the Mohan Veena (Indian slide guitar), drums, guitars, banjo & harmonica.

Musically speaking “Harry lives where the depth of Indian music meets the deep groove of the Blues.”

Blues Artist of the Year seven times, Folk Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, six Juno nominations... Welcome to the Harry Zone.

His latest album is ‘Way Out East’ a compilation of his Indian music.

Downbeat Magazine said that “Manx’s real talent lies in creating a place where Blues and Indian Classical are a seamless fit”.

Billboard Magazine called Harry “Canada’s most expressive Blues player”.

When: April 14, 8 p.m.

Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Tickets: $40-45

Cabinetree Peterborough Presents $21,000 To Women in Trades and Technology Programs at Fleming College

Cabinetree Peterborough presented a cheque for $21,000 to Fleming College’s Building Bridges for Women in Trades & Technology program April 6.

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The Building Bridges program encompasses both financial support and mentoring for women wanting a career in male-dominated sectors. Designed to address the gender gap in skilled trades, the program is a part of Fleming’s goal to double the enrolment of women in the School of Trades and Technology.  

Carpentry & Renovation Technician Semester 4 students Zoe Hopewell and Julianna Bruni have each received the scholarship from Cabinetree.  

“This scholarship has enabled me to be focused on school and not worry about working. Building Bridges had opened a lot of new opportunities,” says recipient Zoe Hopewell. “It has given me the opportunity to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity every Friday, where I have gained new experiences and knowledge and is a great addition to my resume. Thank you for you support of women in trades.” 

Cabinetree, a custom cabinet making company in Peterborough, has funded two scholarships for Carpentry & Renovation Technician students who identify as female. Cabinetree also pledged a further $14,000 over the next two years toward the Building Bridges program.  

Cabinetree dedicated an employee, cabinet maker Jessica Downes, to mentor one of the successful scholars.

“This scholarship allowed me to be able to commit my time to school without the worry of not being able to pay for my education. Which in turn, has taken a load of stress off my shoulders and for that I am so grateful,” says recipient Julianna Bruni. “It has also made an impact on me as it has shown me that people want to see me succeed and believe in me. I am so thankful for your support.”

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Trent Day Raises Over $460,000 to Support Students and Programs at Trent University

On Trent Day (April 4), the Trent community came together to raise $462,525 to support students and programs, set a new single-day record of increasing monthly donors, volunteer at service sites to support the community and collect 1,795 pounds of non-perishables for local food banks. 

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“What a momentous day for the University community as we came together to showcase our founding values of support, service and spirit,” said Sherry Booth ’98, associate vice-president Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. “It was heartwarming to see increased monthly philanthropic support for our students, various department teams – dressed in Trent gear – joyfully carrying bags of non-perishables to the food drive booths, and alumni across the country volunteering for causes close to their heart. Thank you to everyone who showed their generosity by taking care of our students and campuses, while also shining the Trent spirit on our local communities.”

The third annual Trent Day was celebrated by staff, faculty, students, community members and alumni from around the world.

Highlights of Trent Day 2023 include: 31 new monthly donors signed up to support Trent students; 115 alumni participated in service and spirit activities in their communities across the country and beyond including working with Cuddles for Cancer, Peterborough Museum & Archives, Kawartha Food Share, Feed the Need in Durham, Teachers for Kids, and Casey House (Toronto); nearly 1,800 pounds of food collected for Kawartha Food Share in Peterborough and Feed the Need in Durham – a nearly 80 per cent increase in food donations from last year.

The Trent community also celebrated Trent Day and shared their Trent spirit through stories and photos across social media using the #TrentDay hashtag.  

“We hope alumni around the world enjoyed celebrating their Trent memories and thank all those who donated so Trent can continue to offer a transformational experience to future generations,” said AVP Booth.

Trent Day marks the April 1963 signing of the Trent Act, which formalized the incorporation of the University as a degree-granting institution, and pays tribute to the University’s history, values and community. On Trent Day, the Trent community comes together to support student needs, showcase school spirit, and give back through volunteer service and philanthropy.  

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City to Begin Large Item Pickup, Starting April 24

The City of Peterborough is beginning to collect large items for a fee alongside weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances starting April 24, announced on Thursday.

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It is $30 for the first item and $10 for any additional item. Mattresses and box springs are $30 each and do not count as a first item.

Residents can book their collection online or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1865. The deadline for booking is the Tuesday before each pickup date at 4:30 p.m.

Large-item collection continues monthly until September with all large-item pickup dates as follows:

• April 24

• May 29

• June 26

• July 24

• Aug. 28

• Sept. 25

The collection could take a few days to complete. Items are to be left at the curb for pickup.

Refrigeration items must have the Freon removed prior to collection.

Auto parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted. These items can be disposed of at the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd., open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Building or construction material can be disposed of at the Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd.

For more details, call the Waste Management Division at 742-7777 ext. 1657 or visit online.

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Community Care Grandparent of the Year Submission Deadline Extended

Community Care Peterborough has extended the deadline for ‘Grandparents of the Year’ submissions to May 9, encouraging children from Grades 2 through 6 to recognize a grandparent, elder or a special older person in their life as ‘Grandparent of the Year.’

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For the past 35 years, Community Care says they are amazed by the scope of stories/nominations they receive annually. Many of the honourees are indeed grandparents or great grandparents of the students; however, there have been a number of entries that highlight a special senior friend or an Elder who has shared their knowledge with the child.

Students are instructed to submit both a hand-drawn picture of themselves with their nominee as well as a piece of writing that answers some of the following questions:

• What is important about your relationship with your Grandparent, Elder or special older person?

• What kinds of activities do you enjoy together?

• What kind of knowledge have they shared with you?

• Describe a happy occasion you shared together.

• How does your nominee make your feel when you are together?

• Why are you proud of your Grandparent, Elder, or special older person?

• Why do you think they should win this award?

Optionally, students can submit a recorded video of them reading their story. This is not required, and will not affect judging.
Entries in both English and French are selected.

A committee will select one winner and one honourable mention from each group of grades; primary and junior. Primary is Grades 2 & 3. Junior is Grades 4, 5 & 6.

Eight Awards Will Be Presented to Children:

• Certificates for all participants

• One winner for primary level, grade 2 and 3, in each English and French categories

• One winner for junior level, grades 4, 5, and 6, in each English and French categories

• Honourable Mentions selected in each category

8 Awards Will Be presented to the nominated Grandparents.

Parents and/or guardians can submit their children’s entries online or use a downloadable entry form and mail/drop off them at Community Care Peterborough (185 Hunter St. E.).

For more information, contact Pamela at (705) 742-7067, ext. 221.

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