Peterborough Petes Connor Lockhart Named OHL Player of the Week

Petes forward Connor Lockhart has been named the OHL Player of the Week after his three-game performance, helping Peterborough advance to the third round of the playoffs, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the PEterborough Petes.

Lockhart posted four goals, one assist and five points during the three-game span along with a plus/minus rating of +1.

He scored a hat trick for the Petes in Game Six to help eliminate the regular-season champion Ottawa 67’s last Monday. The Vancouver Canucks prospect scored a goal and an assist against North Bay for a Game One win on Friday.

The 20-year-old Kanata native recorded 29 goals, 50 assists and 79 points in 66 games this season.

The Petes forward has a career 154 points with 61 goals and 93 assists over 187 OHL regular-season games between Peterborough and Erie. Lockhart was the Erie Otters third overall pick of the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. He has 10 points this postseason with six goals and four assists over 12 games. Lockhart was selected in the sixth round, 178th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2021 NHL Draft.

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Edmison Heights Public School Presents The Wizard of Oz

Edmison Heights Public School is performing The Wizard of Oz May 2 to 4 at Adam Scott CVI.

Photo courtesy of edmison heights Public School.

The play features over 50 Grade 4-6 students on stage and behind the scenes.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 and are available for purchase at the door. 

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Peterborough Police Searching For Suspect And Stolen Vehicle From Sunday Carjacking

Peterborough Police Service are searching for a vehicle from a robbery and carjacking at the FreshCo Lansdowne Street parking lot on Sunday morning.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 7:45 a.m, officers were called to a parking lot after a woman reported her vehicle was stolen from her at knifepoint. Medical attention was not required for the victim.

Officers spotted the vehicle on The Parkway and pursued it onto Highway 115. The vehicle exited the highway and continued north on Highway 7. The police could not safely deploy a spike belt before the vehicle turned onto Lansdowne Street while speeding and headed back toward Peterborough. Police eventually called off the pursuit for safety reasons. 

Through investigation, police identified a pickup truck the suspect had exited in the parking lot and learned that it was reported stolen in Kingston on Saturday evening.

The suspect is described as:

• White male

• 20-30 years old

• 200+ lbs.

• 5’9” to 5’11”

• Balding, light brown, short  

• Unshaven

• Wearing: large white t-shirt, dark pants

The vehicle is described to police as:

• 2010 Toyota Corolla

• Black

• Four-Door

• BNEJ 017

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Petes Split Series With North Bay Battalion After 3-1 Loss In Game Two

The Peterborough Petes will return home with an evened series at one apiece after a 3-1 loss to the North Bay Battalion in game two at the North Bay Memorial Gardens on Sunday afternoon.

The Petes took game one with a score of 3-2 on Friday night. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough PEtes.

The first period was evenly matched defensively as both goalies Michael Simpson and Dom DiVincentiis stood tall for Peterborough and North Bay respectively. Stopping all shots that came their way for a 0-0 tie. Shots were 12-11 in favour of North Bay.

The ice was broken in the second period as the home team struck first. Tnias Mathurin got a shot off from just outside the faceoff circle in the high slot. Simpson made the save but left a rebound for Kyle Jackson to cash in for a 1-0 North Bay lead. Peterborough tied it up just over seven minutes later. DiVincentiis had just robbed Owen Beck’s one-timer shot but the rebound got to Brennan Othmann for a 1-1 tie after two periods.

The third period saw no goals until just under five minutes left in the period. Liam Arnsby was able to quickly snap a shot with traffic in front of Simpson for a late go-ahead goal. Peterborough pulled their goalie but Gavin White was unable to control the puck at the offensive blue line, turned it over and Owen Van Steensel deposited an empty-net goal and the insurance marker for a 3-1 North Bay victory.

The Petes return to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for game three on Tuesday to continue the Eastern Conference Final best-of-seven series against North Bay Battalion. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Peterborough Barbershop, Working Human, Arcwear Apparel and PTBO Chamber

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…

Haircuts and beard trims have arrived on Sherbrooke Street with the help of Curtis Self and Paul Ferguson, owners of Peterborough Barbershop.

The new shop is located at the former Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers at 165 Sherbrooke St. in downtown Peterborough. The business partners joined forces after years of experience in the industry. Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment online at peterboroughbarbershop.ca.

Dynamic duo and Principal Consultants Kendra Mancini and Michelle Fenn have just launched their new business, Working Human, on Friday.

They provide diverse learning experiences that foster both personal and professional development. They support individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their highest potential through human-centred coaching, consulting and customized learning. Working Human believes in life-defining work, not work defining life. You can find them online at workinghuman.ca and on Instagram at @workinghumaninc.

There’s a new line of clothing for welders, by welders called Arcwear Apparel.

It’s a brand created out of a need for classic, stylish apparel for welders to show their pride in the trade. The branded apparel includes slogans like “Just Weld It” and “Weld Done.” The products include shirts, hats, and stickers. Check out their designs or order some merchandise at arcwearapparel.com.

Do you own a business, want to start a business or are looking to grow a business in the North Kawartha area?

There’s a Business Town Hall scheduled for June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden St. in Apsley. Interested businesses can learn more about funding opportunities and business support from TeamPTBOKawarthas, which includes the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough and Kawarthas Economic Development and Tourism, Community Futures, the Innovation Cluster and North Kawartha Economic Development. It’s an opportunity to get connected in supporting the local business community. Get more details at pkchamber.ca.

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Peterborough's Jared Wayne Signs With NFL's Houston Texans

Peterborough’s Jared Wayne did not get his named called but his NFL dream is far from over as he signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Jared Wayne is the son of former CFL linebacker Patrick Wayne. The latter spent nine years in the league mostly with the Ottawa Roughriders but also had stints with the B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

It would have been the first person from Peterborough to be drafted to the NFL if his name was called.

Wayne played four seasons of his collegiate football career all with the Pittsburgh Panthers, totalling 13 touchdowns during that span.

He finished with career-highs of 60 receptions for 1,062 yards — his first 1,000-yard season — and five touchdowns; one short of last year’s total.

Locally, Wayne has played in the Kinsmen Minor Football League, Peterborough Wolverines and Adam Scott Lions.

In his final collegiate game, he helped the Panthers win the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 30 with five receptions for 50 yards for a 37-35 win over the UCLA Bruins. His performance earned him an invite to play in the Hula Bowl.

He had another year of eligibility with Pittsburgh but decided to enter the NFL draft according to his father and former CFL linebacker, Patrick Wayne.

“I’m very proud, the whole family is proud of how he’s grown on the field and as a person,” he said in a prior interview with PTBOCanada.

Wayne impressed NFL scouts with his speed, posting a 4.53 second 40-yard dash at the combine.

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10-Year Old-Boy Catches "Walter" One Year After Stepfather Snags Fish At OFAH Fishing Derby

Like father, like son, as 10-year-old Ben Bumstead has caught the top prize ‘Walter,’ at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby one year after his stepfather Justin Desbarbieux did it on a gloomy Saturday morning at the Peterborough Lift Lock.

Bumstead (left) caught Walter after his third cast not a half-an-hour into the derby. His stepfather Justin Desbarbieux (right) did it last year, five days into the event. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Bumstead caught Walter, the prized rainbow trout that weighs roughly eight to 10 lbs. at a length of 20-24 inches. He caught it after his third cast less than 30 minutes into the event. He snagged Walter with worm bait near the train turn bridge just beside the barrier netting. Bumstead was overjoyed when he found out it was Walter.

“I felt like I could do a backflip,” he exclaimed.

“ I couldn't wait for him to run up to the stage and tell everyone how he just caught Walter,” said Desbarbieux.

The father-son duo was present at Wednesday’s fish release where all the rainbow trout were put into the canal in preparation for the event.

Bumstead gave himself an ‘extra advantage’ prior to Walter being tossed into the water.

“I touched his tail for good luck and I said to the guy, ‘I'm catching Walter this year,’” explained Bumstead. 

Desbarbieux caught Walter last year and has participated in the fishing derby since he was a child. Photo by David Tuan bui.

The two have bonded well over the years as Desbarbieux came into Bumstead’s life at an early age. The two often go hunting and fishing together and call each other father and son. Desbarbieux says he had a ‘proud father’ moment, seeing Bumstead catch Walter.

“You got to love it, especially so early in the derby like that,” he said. “It’s a very proud moment for the kids for sure, you got to love it.”

The Norwood District Public School student is walking away with the grand prize of $1,000 cash and gets to keep Walter. Bumstead said he was splitting some of the money with his early childhood friend but has no plans with the remainder of the cash as of yet.

The derby began Saturday with the youth event — for children 15 and under — at 9 a.m. and the all-ages kicking off Sunday at 9 a.m. and runs until May 7. It includes 25 tagged fish, each with a $200 cash prize sponsored by local businesses.

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Ontario Government Invests Over $470,000 For Administered Care Within Long-Term Care Homes

The Ontario Government has invested $471,728 in two projects in Peterborough-Kawartha to aid seniors with complex medical needs at their long-term care home instead of a hospital, announced on Friday afternoon.

(From left to right) MPP Dave Smith; Nancy Rooney, Fairhaven Executive Director; Tia Nguyen, Fairhaven Vice President and Laura White, Fairhave resident. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Examples of long-term care include seniors with dementia and bariatric care.

The funding is part of a $20 million investment this year in 189 projects province-wide through a new Local Priorities Fund operated by Ontario Health.

The projects funded are as follows:

• $30,000 to St. Joseph’s at Fleming for the purchase of bariatric equipment to support long-term care home transition;

• $441,728 to Fairhaven for the purchase of bariatric equipment, minor renovations, and specialized staffing and training to support complex resident care needs while reducing unnecessary hospitalization.

“This investment, tailored to the needs of our community, will provide long-term care residents right here in Peterborough-Kawartha with the specialized supports and services they need,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.

These projects help residents get care in their long-term care home without having to go to the emergency room or be admitted to the hospital.

The Local Priorities Fund is part of an investment of over $120 million in 2022-23 for specialized services and supports that are helping long-term care residents with complex needs access connected and convenient care in the right place according to a press release.

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Fleming College Student To Compete In National Culinary Competition

Fleming College Culinary student Mayank Mohandas has punched his ticket to the National Culinary Federation (CF) Competition in Niagara Falls after taking the top spot in the CF Central Region Chef’s Challenge Competition, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Mayank is in his fourth semester of the Culinary Management program. He was joined at the March competition by fellow students Josh Massie and alumna Sophie Crowder.

Competitors had to break down a chicken and then turn four portions of it into an entrée.

The National Junior Chef Competition at the CF Conference runs from June 4 to June 8.

Crowder placed third in the Central Regional competition and is now a support team member on Senior Team Canada. They are competing in Luxembourg later this year.

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April Photography In Review With Dave Ellis

Omemee-based wildlife photographer Dave Ellis shares some of his captures from the month of April. You can see his work featured in our daily ‘Good Morning PTBO’ posts.

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