Petes Tack On Late Goal To Take Game Three With a 3-2 Win Over North Bay Battalion; Peterborough Leads Series 2-1

The Peterborough Petes continue their playoff home undefeated streak with a 3-2 victory over the North Bay Battalion and take game three with a late third-period goal and have a 2-1 series lead at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Tuesday night.

The Petes have yet to lose a home playoff game this postseason.. Photo courtesy Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough PEtes.

Both teams were evenly matched during the first half of the period. Petes goaltender Michael Simpson was tested early, making several glove saves in high-scoring areas to keep it scoreless. On the other end, Donovan McCoy and Tucker Robertson had one-timer chances but could not get it by North Bay goaltender Dom DiVincentiis.

Peterborough was able to draw first blood on the powerplay as Gavin White got it to Robertson. He fed it Brennan Othmann was able to power the puck through the five-hole of DiVincentiis as it inched across the goal line for a 1-0 lead, his sixth goal of the playoffs. It remained that way into the second period. Shots were 17-13 in favour of the Petes.

Peterborough had begun the second with a five-minute major as Chase Stillman had a match penalty for slew-footing (served by McCoy) in the final seconds of the first. North Bay mustered four shots on the Petes but Peterborough was able to kill off the penalty and keep it a 1-0 game.

Peterborough had a powerplay from a checking from-behind penalty and had some sustained pressure in the offensive zone. North Bay got aggressive during a clear attempt and a mix-up from in front of Simpson allowed Pasquale Zito to bury a shorthanded goal for a 1-1 tie in the dying seconds of the power play.

The Petes crashed the net with an offensive chance but offsetting penalties were called on both teams resulting in both being down a man. During the four-on-four, The Battalion had an odd-man rush and capitalized as Kyle Jackson fed Matvey Petrov for a one-timer goal and a 2-1 North Bay lead going into the third.

Peterborough started the period aggressively, taking several shots at DiVincentiis, trying to get the tie. Othmann was able to intercept a clearing attempt from North Bay in the Battalion’s defensive zone and dished a pass to Avery Hayes for a one-timer goal to tie it at 2-2.

Peterborough went back on the attack as J.R. Avon knocked a puck out of mid-air to seemingly score despite the net being knocked off. After review, the referees deemed it was no goal, despite the Petes arguing that North Bay had forced the net off.

The Petes kept the pressure on as DiVincentiis initially stopped a shot but the puck trickled behind him and Peterborough pounced on it for a goal. The refs waived it off after a lengthy review since the whistle had already been blown and the game remained tied.

With just over two minutes left in the period, Dubois got it to Samuel Mayer in the offensive zone as he picked a crucial moment to score his first goal of the playoffs. He was able to wrist one from just outside the faceoff circle and beat the goaltender clean for a 3-2 lead.

“I just kept saying to them over and over and over, just keep up the pressure,” said Rob Wilson, Petes head coach. “We felt it was coming You have those feelings as a coach on the bench whether you were going to get one and I had that feeling so I just said stick to the game plan, don’t change a thing, the process is working and I felt a goal was coming.”

North Bay had to pull their goalie and tried to tie it up but Simpson and the Petes stood tall and held on for the win and a 2-1 series lead.

Mayer, Othmann and DiVincentiis were the three stars of the game.

The Petes play game four at the PMC on Wednesday 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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Ontario Government Funds Over $1.1 Million To Build 12 Addiction Treatment Beds

The Ontario Government has invested $1,138,800 for 12 addiction treatment beds into Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (CMHA-HKPR) through the Addiction Recovery Fund, announced on Tuesday morning.

Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions (left) with MPP Dave Smith (right) at the CMHA building on George Street. In 2022, 539 individuals attended the emergency department resulting from an overdose, emergency medical services responded to 357 overdose calls and 59 individuals lost their lives to overdoses in Peterborough. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This collaboration will create six residential treatment beds, six residential withdrawal management beds and six-day treatment spaces as a two-year pilot project in a new facility.

The City of Peterborough and the county of Peterborough each contributed $100,000 totalling $1,338,800.

“This is another treatment option for us,” said MPP Dave Smith. “Having the ability to have people from our community go to detox and complete their rehab here, close to home, is one more tool in the toolbox for them. Working towards sobriety is what we need to be doing and this is one of the options for people to use.”

“Treatment and recovery are the key to solving the addiction crisis. This investment in a bed-based residential treatment and withdrawal management program will establish pathways to save countless lives and build up the continuum of care in Peterborough region,” said Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

No site for the facility has been selected but covers CMHA Kawartha, Haliburton and Pine Ridge. This fall is when the facility is projected to be open.

The beds are providing medical supervision and services to patients seeking to detox from substances. Patients will flow to residential treatment beds for up to 35 days. The treatment is being provided in a structured, substance-free, in-house environment.

The program will support participants daily to examine and work on issues related to their substance use. Treatment includes counselling or therapy, as well as psychosocial education and life-skills coaching.

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Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market Finds New Home at Quaker Foods City Square

The City of Peterborough welcomes the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market to the Quaker Foods City Square with operations every Wednesday and Saturday from May 3 to Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

photo courtesy of the peterborough regional farmer's’ market, website.

The public square on Charlotte Street, just east of Aylmer Street, is well situated in the heart of downtown Peterborough, with convenient access to Peterborough Transit and public parking at the King Street Parkade right next to the Square. The location is linked to the active transportation network with multiple trails and bikeways leading to downtown.

“We’re thrilled to have Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market operating in Quaker Foods City Square. The market fulfills two important roles for our downtown - it provides local produce, prepared food and local artisans’ work, and perhaps more importantly it helps build a sense of community. It will be a great experience to stroll through the Square, pick up some local goodies at the market and meet up with friends and neighbours,” said Town Ward Councillors Alex Bierk and Joy Lachica. 

“We are genuinely excited for this opportunity the City of Peterborough has given us. There is an understanding as to the importance a vibrant urban market can bring to the Peterborough Downtown Core. The site is on the former location of the Wednesday market and many vendors are overjoyed to be returning to a location that had a strong and vibrant place in the city. We look forward to a great summer filled with exciting events, and wonderful seasonal products,” shared Jeff Wagner, chair of the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market.

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Suspect Involved In a Carjacking and Robbery at a Peterborough Parking Lot Arrested in Windsor

A man involved in a robbery and carjacking incident in a Peterborough parking lot on Sunday morning was arrested in Windsor on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

The 30-year-old is held in custody and will face charges in multiple jurisdictions including the following in Peterborough:

• Robbery with violence

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Assault with a weapon

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

• Flight from peace officer

• Motor vehicle theft

• Fail to stop when signaled or requested to do so by a police officer (Highway Traffic Act)

Peterborough Police thank LaSalle Police Service, Windsor Police Service and the OPP R.O.P.E Squad for their assistance. 

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Police Issue Warning After 10-Year-Old While Walking To School Was Approached By Woman Offering Ride

Peterborough Police have issued a warning to the public after an unknown woman offered a ride to a 10-year-old while they were walking to Edmison Heights Public School, reported Tuesday.

File photo.

The incident occurred at the Royal Drive and Marina Boulevard area. Police received the reported incident at roughly 8:15 a.m.

The child declined the woman’s offer when approached and told an adult of the incident.

The woman in the vehicle was described to police as:

• White

• Female

• Possibly in her 60s

• Short white/grey hair

The vehicle was described as:

• A white sedan

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 Butterfly Run Has Record Breaking In-Person Return

Although the morning was overcast and threatening rain, spirits were high and Millennium Park was full of energy as over 1,000 people came out to the Peterborough Butterfly Run on Sunday April 30.

photo courtesy of the peterborough butterfly run.

Attendees came out and participated in the 1KM Kids Fun Run, 1KM Memorial Walk or the 5KM Run/Walk. Every one of those 1,000 participants, supporters and volunteers also came to show their support for friends, family, co-workers, and even people they’ve never met, who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a child, or are unable to conceive.

This was the first in-person Peterborough Butterfly Run since 2019, having moved virtual for 2021 and 2022. The support for the return to a live event was much greater than the organizers could have ever wished for.

On top of having a massive crowd in Millennium Park, a record total of funds was raised leading up to and during the event. Although donations are still coming in and being counted, the event raised over $100,000, making it the highest grossing Peterborough Butterfly Run since its inception in 2017.

“What an amazing return to the in-person format,” said Vince Bierworth, executive director for the GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, Event Organizers. “It was much more than we, the Peterborough Butterfly Run committee and Partners in Pregnancy Clinic, could have ever imagined. It was great to fell the fellowship, support, and comradery of the crowd, which is what the event has always been about. No matter what format the event has taken, there are so many that support its mission. For that we are very grateful.”

The top three fundraising teams were Team Benjamin Moffatt, Team Orangetheory Fitness and Team Jessica Dalliday. The top 3 individual fundraisers were Cody Welton, Danielle Mac Lean and Lauren McDonald. Event speaker Mike Dalliday shared with everyone the story of the loss of his wife Jessica and daughter Angeline, and how he, along with his 4-year-old daughter Rachel, have been managing since their devastating loss.

Funds raised at the event have been used to provide ongoing specialized education in Perinatal Bereavement Care to healthcare providers across Peterborough City and County, establish more than 10 lending libraries for individuals and their families located across Peterborough City and County, as well as the development of bereavement kits for families and individuals who experience early and later pregnancy loss and infant loss. Since 2018, more than 500 bereavement kits have been provided to families and individuals by health care providers in the community and at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).  

Those who would like to donate to support the Peterborough Butterfly Run can at any time by visiting the website, clicking donate and selecting Peterborough Butterfly Run.

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Peterborough Police Launching Distracted Driving Campaign For May

Peterborough Police Service has launched a distracted driving campaign to crack down on drivers using their cell phones while driving their vehicles for the month of May, announced on Tuesday morning.

One person is injured from a distracted driving related accident every 30 minutes according to the Peterborough Police. Photo by Samantha Bianco.

The campaign features traffic and frontline officers conducting speed enforcement while watching for distracted drivers. They are being observed in high-traffic volume areas and residential neighbourhoods.

“We know that traffic collisions cost society more, devastate families and cause more physical injury than all other crimes,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Wilson, “It’s important for the public to know that officers are committed to ensuring our roads are as safe as possible.”

Residents can also report driving complaints through the Peterborough Police Service online reporting portal.

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Lakefield Farmers’ Market to Host Mother’s Day Market Event

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is holding a Mother’s Day Market on May 14 from 9 a.m. to  1 p.m. in the municipal parking lot next to The Village Inn at 39 Queen St. in Lakefield.

photo courtesy of the lakefield farmers’ market.

“The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is pleased to be hosting a Mother’s Day market again this year,” said market manager Stacey Sullivan. “We invite folks to bring their mom, wife, grandma or any of the special people in their life to enjoy the market!”

There are many ‘regular’ Farmers’ Market vendors including: A1 Gluten Free Gals, Bobcaygeon Brewery, Buns & Sweets, Grandma Needled It, Jess' Kitchen, Kia Ora Pie Co., La Mesita, Lakefield Pantry, Madrigal Gardens, Ontario Cheese Union, Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc., Sara's Plant Stand, Selwyn Garlic Farms, The Back 40, The Jam Cupboard, Wagner Maple Products, Washburn Island Soaps and Yellow House Bees & Otonabee Apiary.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market will open for the season on May 18. The market runs every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, from Victoria Day until Thanksgiving behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre.

For more information visit the website.

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Fleming College and EaRTH District Consortium to Develop Sustainable Technology Sector

Fleming College has joined a leading consortium of post-secondary institutions to help develop the region’s clean, green sustainable technology sector.  

Photo courtesy of EaRTH District, website.

The Environmental and Related Technologies Hub (EaRTH) District is made up of five institutions within the eastern GTA, including Fleming College, Trent University, The University of Toronto Scarborough, Ontario Tech University and Centennial College.  

The goal of EaRTH District is to advance green solutions to fuel sustainable communities and help combat the adverse effects of climate change through clean technology.   

“This consortium is a natural fit for Fleming College, given our research and teaching expertise in areas of the environment, conservation and sustainability in our School of the Environment and Natural Resources,” said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. “Fleming is looking forward to working within this group to leverage that expertise and create a positive economic impact for the businesses and industries within our region.”  

Fleming’s main area of contribution will include its three world-renowned research centres.  

The Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP), based out of Fleming’s Frost Campus, has been a leading researcher in the investigation, analysis, and development of sustainable aquaculture production. Initially launched as a way to study the restoration of wild fish populations, CIAP is now leading applied research for both commercial and sustainable aquaculture development.  

Fleming’s Centre for Advancement in Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) has been tracking and researching wastewater challenges around the globe. CAWT’s state-of-the-art analytical laboratories are equipped with an exceptional range of equipment capable of everything from microbial analyses to large, big-picture projects.  

The Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and the Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT) is the leading regional hub for industrial and academic research projects. Scientists, faculty researchers, engineers and technologists at CAMIIT work in both the public and private sector to develop innovative solutions to create a smarter and more sustainable world.  

An EaRTH District study projects that the eastern GTA will generate $8.4 billion in total output, $1 billion in taxes and create more than 4,000 jobs over the next two decades.  

For more information on the EaRTH District, visit the website.

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Grand Opening of Peterborough's Artisanal Retail Store, Handmade Heaven Hits Lansdowne Place

Lansdowne Place is now the home of an artisanal retail store, Handmade Heaven as lots of shoppers were lined outside the storefront for its grand opening on Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The store features goods from over 70 different local businesses — including junior makers — that make 100 per cent of the sales in exchange for paying rent to use the retail space.

Local artisans that want to rent space in the store must fill out an application online.

“I know there's a huge artist community around here. I just did a calling and all the makers, the artists and all the talent basically did the rest and had an overflow of applications,” said Sam Milne, Handmade Heaven owner.

The first 65 shoppers that arrived at the grand opening received a free gift bag. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Milne has family connections with the ‘The Nooks,’ a chain that is a similar concept to what he is doing for Peterborough with Handmade Heaven. It has seen success with 18 locations in Canada including Vaughan Mills.

The storefront is located across from Dollarama on the upper floor. Milne had announced on his Instagram that Lansdowne Place that he was setting up shop in mid-March.

“As soon as I saw this location, I knew instantly that this was going to be the store,” explained Milne. “It's absolutely perfect, I know the people of Peterborough are going to come out and support. It's been above and beyond what I expected so far.”

Roughly over 50 people were lined up outside prior to the opening. Milne says the store is a great outlet for local artisans to be recognized and supported. Artists get up-to-date notifications on when their product gets sold in the story.

“(I) really try to get people out to support their local makers and see all the beautiful things there's handmade artists have actually made,” said Milne. “Every time one of these makers sells something with their hard work involved, they (customers) have no idea how much it means to these people when they see their sales.” 

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