Nominations Open for United Way Peterborough & District's Volunteer Award of Community Distinction

The United Way Peterborough & District is accepting nominations for the annual Scholfield Award of Community Distinction; recognizing a local volunteer who has enacted positive change in the community.

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Since 2004, United Way Peterborough & District has celebrated and recognized outstanding volunteer contributions to the City and County of Peterborough through the annual Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. The award was established to recognize an individual or organization who, through their excellent leadership or outstanding contribution has demonstrated the ability to mobilize positive change within our community. 

In 2004, Paul and Ina Scholfield were the first recipients of this award. The Scholfield’s have been long-time philanthropists and community builders– through their generosity and commitment, they lead by example, typifying the spirit of community building.

The 2022 recipients of this award, Jim and Katie Stewart, were chosen for their achievement, commitment and leadership in addressing community needs and issue, the impact of their efforts, their innovative approaches and success in mobilizing members of the community. They were put forth as candidates for this year’s award through an incredibly heartfelt nomination package, that was hand-delivered to the United Way Office by nominator Anne Marshall of Elmhirst’s Resort, containing 12 signed letters of support and further endorsements by 30 community leaders.

“Volunteers are a diverse group of people who create a ripple effect of inspiration and generosity. We are thrilled to honour those who go above and beyond in their contribution to building a strong, diverse and healthy community,” said Jim Russell, United Way Peterborough & District CEO.

The Scholfield Award is open to any resident or organization within the boundaries of the City and County of Peterborough. Nominees are evaluated based on their achievement, commitment and leadership in addressing community needs or issues; the impact of their efforts; their innovative, unique or exemplary approach; and their success in mobilizing members of our community.

Nominations close at 4 p.m. on June 8, and the award will be presented later in the year. Nomination forms can be found online.

For more information, visit the website.

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Tastely Box Launches Peterborough's First Rolled Ice Cream

Peterborough can enjoy a new treat as Tastely Box launched the sale of their newest creamy confection, rolled ice cream on Saturday.

Customers can also get slab-style ice cream as well as rolled during the candy shop’s new launch. Photo courtesy of Tastely Box.

The dessert originated in Thailand as street food in 2009. It is made by pouring a milk and cream mixture over a cold stainless steel pan that freezes it into ice cream. A choice of sauces, mix-ins and toppings are added to the mixture so customers can customize their ice cream. After being slathered and chopped, it is scraped into rolls and served in a cup.

“We like to focus on international options but make a twist on them,” explained Polly Laneville, Tastely Box co-owner. “We decided to do rolled ice cream because we knew that it was something fun to bring to Peterborough and the community plus it tastes really awesome.”

Customers can choose from a vanilla or chocolate base and have it rolled or in a slab. They can choose up to two sauces that include salted caramel, chocolate, cookie butter, cotton candy and bubblegum. A mix-in and topping also get added into the mix for a variety of combinations.

Laneville says that her store has incorporated freeze-dried candy into her rolled ice cream as an available option for toppings. It is something that she’s never seen other places do outside of freeze-dried strawberries. This is her own way of incorporating her shop’s uniqueness and twists into her products.

“We're trying to focus on doing freeze-dried Skittles, we have freeze-dried Milk Duds, freeze-dried caramel and different things like that just to make it a little bit more fun and crunchy,” said Laneville.

Customers can have a selection of ice cream, sauces, mix-ins and toppings to fully customize their ice cream. Photo by David Tuan bui.

The store also launched their Pick’N’Mix in addition to their rolled ice cream. Customers can fill a tub to their heart’s content with gummies, marshmellows and other candies. There were 19 different selections to choose from on the day’s launch.

Some candy included in the Pick’N’Mix were gummy green apples, shrimp marhsmellows and sour keys. Photo by David Tuan bui.

Tastely Box is located at 651 Chamberlain St., Unit 1 and is open from Tuesday to Friday at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Total Burn Ban Lifted for Selwyn Township

On Monday, Selwyn Township Fire Department has lifted the Total Burn Ban which was issued April 11.

photo courtesy of selwyn township.

Burn barrels are not permitted in the Township and open air burning is not allowed in built-up areas. Burn permits are still required for any fire that is not a campfire or outdoor fireplace.

To purchase a burn permit visit the Bridgenorth Fire Hall (833 Ward Street).

For more information, contact the Township of Selwyn Fire Department at (705) 292-7282.

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Photos: AON Inc. Hosts Open House to Four Retirement Homes After Four-Year Hiatus

AON Inc’s four retirement homes properties hosted their open house after a four-year hiatus on Saturday afternoon.

All photos by David Tuan Bui.

All four properties, Princess Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Empress Gardens and Royal Gardens, held open houses from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase their facilities to potential residents.

“I'm absolutely thrilled to be back to doing what we did before the pandemic,” said Heather Young, Canterbury Gardens executive director. “We're very involved in the community. We host events quite regularly and we have people in our homes and we're able to show our beautiful homes. We do fundraisers and different endeavours. Today is really about getting back to that and showing the public our homes again and being able to get back to normal.”

The open houses were filled with live entertainment, catering, dancing, recreation, free draws and tours to showcase what the retirement homes had.

“Those who came and joined us during the pandemic really have no idea just exactly what we do and how we do it so this is really exciting for them as well,” explained Young. “This is the first time they're being exposed to what we do normally when we're able to do it. To get out there and to have events and have fun and have entertainment so it's really nice for the people that didn't know how we did things to join us.”

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Photos: Volunteers Make Jackson Park A Little Greener With Earth Day Cleanup

Gunther Schubert (left) and Ken Clare (right) give up their day by cleaning up litter throughout Jackson Park and Jackson Creek Trail on Earth Day held on Saturday. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Several local community volunteers picked up litter along Jackson Park and Jackson Creek Trail during Earth Day on Saturday morning into the afternoon.

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Fleming College Recognizes Student Leaders at Annual Awards Ceremony

Fleming College students celebrated some of the school’s top leaders at their annual awards ceremony held in the Steele Centre on Friday.

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Students, Fleming Student Administrative Council, faculty and staff were on hand to recognize these upstanding individuals.

“With the return to in-person learning it has been a big year for students. We are thrilled to be celebrating these students who have been actively engaged in the Fleming community and the broader Peterborough community,” says Joel Willett, General Manager.

The Student Leaders are as follows:

Student Council Awards

Street Team Awards

Ashleen Finbow, Vanessa Hendren, Lauren McKay, Priyanshi Alpesh Patel, Sharon Saju and Dhwani Maheshbhai Solanki

Awarded to student representatives who have displayed extraordinary involvement in student affairs.

Student Administrative Council President’s Award (dedicated in memory of Bill Johnson) – Faith

Humphrey

Selected by the SAC President and Board, this award is given to a student who exemplifies school spirit.

Iain Steele Leadership Award – Christian Malatesta
Awarded to a student who demonstrates great ambition, is innovative and has a high degree of moral standards and integrity.

Iain Steele Community Service Award – Thanzeel Thayyil
Awarded to a student who demonstrates a commitment to serving the community and has a high degree of integrity.

Renie Steele Award – Brock Stupar
Awarded to a student who displays citizenship, understanding and compassion towards fellow students.

Environmental Stewardship Award – Reshma Suresh
Given to a student who displays a responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.

Fleming SAC Advocacy Award – Lesley Hillis
Given to a student who demonstrates advocacy and a strong passion for invoking change.

College Awards

Student Life Volunteer Award - Elara Hyett

Through volunteer contributions, the recipient of this award has demonstrated initiative, leadership and commitment in support of Student Life programs and services.

Diversity & Inclusion Award- Ifeanyi Isiekwena

The recipient of this award has contributed to building a welcoming campus that celebrates diversity, advances equity, and fosters inclusion. They have made a direct contribution through leadership and engagement in student life.

International Student Services Leadership Award- Pavithra Amarasinghe

Presented to a current full-time international student who, through their leadership and initiative, has assisted and supported the successful transition and integration into campus life for their fellow international students.

Indigenous Student Leadership Award- Sarah Woods, Alexander Bowers, Cecelia Holzwarth

This award is given to students who have demonstrated leadership by incorporating the Anishinaabe 7 Grandfather Teachings in their morals, values, and interactions with the Fleming community, Indigenous student Community, and beyond.

Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, Respect, and Love are the 7 Grandfathers and are the foundation of many Indigenous ways of being. We, as Indigenous peoples choose to live by these principles in order to achieve balance; with ourselves, our community, and the land.

Residence Life Leadership Award- Jakey Neill, Shana Dupras

The recipients of the Residence Life Leadership Award are role models within the Residence Life Staff teams at Sutherland Residence Village and Frost Residence Village. They are successful, well-balanced, emphasis community building, and constantly go above and beyond the expectations in their role. They have served as mentors to their fellow colleagues and encourage their peers to work towards greatness in the role and an inclusive residence community.

Residence Life Engagement Award- Amy Lemoine, Jessica Bessey

The recipients of the Residence Life Engagement Award demonstrate a true passion for Residence Life and programming. They go above and beyond to support residents through forming authentic connections during their weekly check-ins, programming initiatives, and day-to-day interactions. The recipients of the Engagement Award implemented countless successful programs at Sutherland Residence Village and Frost Residence Village in 2022-2023 and have directly contributed towards a welcoming residence environment.

Each year Fleming Student Administrative Council works with students to advocate for the enrichment of student life on and off campus. The Student Leadership Awards are an opportunity to recognize students who contribute positively to the overall student environment at Fleming. Awards are given as bursaries in varying monetary values and have been donated by key partners and long-time supporters of student success at Fleming College.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Brant Basics, Cavan Chiropractic, Beavertails and Excellence Awards

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…

Brant Basics is growing! Brant is working with the owners of TCB Office Furniture and Supplies to look after their Peterborough clients.

Katrina Favron from TCB has joined the Brant team. TCB closed its Peterborough store in March after 12 years of doing business locally. Family-owned since 1964, check out Brant’s 25,000 square-foot downtown Peterborough location at 296 George St N., which is home to their retail store, office furniture showroom and an incredible team of productivity experts.

Cavan Chiropractic has moved to Millbrook after 30+ years on Tapley Quarter Line.

Cavan Chiropractic offers a variety of services, including chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, orthotics, laser therapy, taping, cupping, and both large and small animal chiropractic care. Find out more about their new location or book an appointment at www.cavanchiropractic.ca.

Delicious Beavertails are coming to Peterborough!

Located at 1665 Chemong Rd., the new franchise is expected to open soon and serve their famous flat whole-wheat Canadian pastries served piping hot with your choice of 120 possible topping combinations. Beavertails have the distinction of being served to former President Barak Obama on his visit to Ottawa. The location will also serve ice cream and other iconic Canadian treats. The new Peterborough location can be found on Facebook or check out the menu at www.beavertails.com.

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our business community.

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has kicked off its annual Excellence Awards with a call for nominations. Do you know any local businesses that go above and beyond? Businesses that excel in their sector and in our community? Help them get recognized for their hard work. Send it in by May 10 to be eligible for a $100 gift card for a Chamber member of your choice. All nominations are due May 24. Go to www.pkexcellence.ca for more details and to submit your Excellence nomination.

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U16 AAA Petes Have 13 Players Drafted to OHL

The Peterborough Elite Court Sports U16 AAA Petes are having 13 players go to the next level as they were drafted in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection on Friday and Saturday.

The U16 Petes participated in the OHL Cup and won the OMHA Cup. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U16 PETERBOROUGH PETES.

The team had a memorable year as they were the finalists in the Steve Richey tournament in late January, won the OMHA Championship in late March and made the semifinals of the OHL Cup in early April.

“Such an amazing journey that I was so proud to be a part of,” Michael Farrugia, U16 AAA Petes head coach. “These players and their teammates worked so hard and achieved great things.”

The following are the players drafted to the OHL:

• Second round, 31st overall: Wil McFadden, C, Guelph Storm

• Third round, 54th overall: Joshua Avery, C, Brantford Bulldogs

• Third round, 58th overall, Ben Radley, LD, Brantford Bulldogs

• Fourth round, 70th overall, Andrew MacNiel, RD, Kitchener Rangers

• Fourth round, 78th overall, Lukas Moore, RD, Kingston Frontenacs

• Sixth round, 112th overall: Masen Johnston, G, Peterborough Petes

• Seventh round, 136th overall, Graydon Jones, LD, Saginaw Spirit

• Seventh round, 138th overall, Cohen Bidgood, RW, London Knights

• Eighth round, 159th overall, Kaiden Harmon, C, Barrie Colts

• Ninth round, 181th overall, Kayden Buller, LW, North Bay Battalion

• 10th round, 190th overall, Nathan McHattie, LD, Guelph Storm

• 13th round, 249th overall, Owen Fitzgerald, LW, Brantford Bulldogs

• 14th round, 282nd overall, John Lumsden, LD, Ottawa 67’s

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Peterborough Petes Add Hometown Talent As Part of 13 Players Taken In 2023 OHL Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes added some hometown talent selecting three players from the City and County as part of 13 players selected in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection on Friday and Saturday.

(From left to right) Michael Oke, Petes general manager; Joseph Cadorin, forward; Carson Cameron, defenseman and Masen Johnston, goaltender. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Three of their draft picks were showcased at a press conference including two hometown players in first-round pick and defenseman Carson Cameron (Bobcaygeon) and sixth-round pick goaltender Masen Johnston (Peterborough).

Also present was forward Joseph Cadorin (Kleinburg) who was drafted in the fourth round as Peterborough’s second pick in the draft. Defenseman Kaiden Thatcher (Bethany) rounds out the local talent as Peterborough’s final pick in the 15th round but was not present at the conference since he was not drafted during the time the event was being held.

“We are really excited about this group of players that we were able to add yesterday and today,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “We feel these players put us in a great position moving forward and we can’t wait for development camp.”

On Friday night, the Petes drafted Cameron with the 13th overall pick. The 15-year-old registered eight goals and 30 assists with the U16 AAA Central Ontario Wolves and won the Steve Richey Tournament with them on Jan. 22.

“It's surreal, I never thought I'd get picked by the Petes in the first place,” he explained. “I grew up coming to watch the games, I used to come to the CanSkates and it's pretty unreal to walk through the door, this time with a Petes jersey on.”

Photo by David Tuan bui.

Cadorin was drafted 76th overall from the U16 AAA Ajax-Pickering Raiders with one goal and 10 assists through 34 games. The pick originally belonged to the Saginaw Spirit and was the teams’ second pick of the draft.

“I was very happy to be drafted by such a great organization with a great team,” he said. “Leading up to the draft, I was pretty nervous. I didn't know where I was going to go or who will take me but I'm just happy Peterborough took me.”

Photo by David Tuan bui.

Johnston was taken 112th overall as Peterborough’s fourth pick from the U16 Minor AAA Peterborough Petes. He was the winning goalie for the Petes when they won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championship on March 19 in triple overtime.

“They (Peterborough Petes) develop goalies really well and I worked with Andrew Verner so I'm really excited to continue working with him and it's going to be an awesome journey,” he explained. “They really care about their goaltending and they put an emphasis on developing goalies and they really care to make great goaltending.”

“Masen’s a true Peterborough kid,” said Michael Farrugia, U16 AAA Petes head coach. “He’s been an AAA Pete since Novice so it’s fitting he starts this new chapter in his backyard.”

Photo by David Tuan bui.

The Petes added 13 players including eight forwards, four defencemen and a goaltender. The following is the Petes draft results:

• First round, 13th overall: Carson Cameron, D, Central Ontario Wolves

• Fourth round, 76th overall: Joseph Cadorin, F, Toronto Marlboros

• Fifth round, 88th overall: Liam Ladds, D, Elgin-Middlesex Canucks

• Sixth round, 112th overall: Masen Johnston, G, Peterborough Petes

• Seventh round, 133rd overall: Chase Del Colombo, F, Toronto Nationals

• Eighth round, 153rd overall: Gavin Lock, F, Detroit Little Caesars

• Ninth round, 173rd overall: Easton Lynds, F, Mississauga Senators

• 10th round, 193rd overall: Calum Hartnell, D, Ottawa Jr. Senators

• 10th round, 196th overall: Thanasi Marentette, D, Toronto Nationals

• 11th round, 213th overall: Francis Parish, F, Central Ontario Wolves

• 12th round, 234th overall: Aiden Lee, F, Markham Majors

• 13th round, 253rd overall: Brody Leet, F, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs

• 14th round, 273rd overall: Joshua Kaufman, F, Kitchener Jr. Rangers

• 15th round, 293rd overall: Kaiden Thatcher, D, Ajax-Pickering Raiders

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