Lang Pioneer Village Museum to Open May 23
/The Lang Pioneer Village Museum announces they will be beginning their 2023 tour season on Tuesday, May 23.
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Photos: Holy Cross Students Celebrate Asian Heritage Month With Cooking Demo In 'Cook Eat Love' Culinary Program
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Roughly 20 students from grades 9-12 at Holy Cross Secondary School received a cooking demonstration from Susan Tung and Morgan Bell, owner and general manager of Hanoi House (Vietnamese) and NAKA Japanese Food & Drink restaurants.
The demo is part of the school’s Cook Eat Love culinary program offered to the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board’s six secondary schools throughout May to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage.
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Hunter Street Patio and One-Way Street Installations Begins Tuesday
/The installation of expanded patio areas and pedestrian space for Downtown Peterborough and one-way driving on Hunter Street begins on Tuesday.
the City has received about 25 patio permit applications.Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
The City is installing decorative fencing and planter boxes next to businesses on George, Water and Charlotte Street on select expanded patios this year, using on-street parking in front of their businesses.
Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets is being converted into a one-lane, one-way street westbound to add more patio and pedestrian space. Chambers Street is temporarily closed at its south end at Hunter Street and will be two-way for traffic from its north end at Brock Street for the duration of the closure.
Reduced speed limits will be put in place during this time. Parking spaces including accessible spaces, loading zones and designated waste pick-up areas may be adjusted.
The installation will begin on Tuesday, May 15, 2023 with the Hunter Street West lane reduction. Installations are anticipated to continue throughout May and June to facilitate applicants that did not meet the initial application deadline.
Providing additional outdoor space for downtown businesses and visitors is another way to add vibrancy to the Central Area.
The installation of public artworks along a part of Hunter Street is running for a third-consecutive year as part of the Renaissance on Hunter public art project. The Road Mural and Artists' Gardens projects are expected to be in place by end of June, weather permitting.
Patio permit applications are due by June 1. Patio Licences are required for all individuals, partnerships or corporations who are proposing to place a patio on City-owned property. More information is available at the City’s Application, Licenses and Permits webpage. Applicants are now able to submit an application, permit fee and supporting documents through the City’s website.
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East City Loaded Pierogi To Hold Grand Opening This Saturday
/Franchise fast food restaurant Loaded Pierogi is opening another location in Peterborough with a grand opening at 89 Hunter St. this Saturday.
The first location is at 1135 Lansdowne St. W. at Parkway place. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The location is at the former Reggie’s Hot Grill which closed on Dec. 18, 2021.
“We’re proud to have put so much of our heart into planning this grand opening and are committed to upholding the flavour, quality, value and exceptional service that each and every store in this franchise delivers,” said Paridah Thakkar, Loaded Pierogi owner.
Loaded Pierogi’s menu consists of classic and crispy pierogies, greens & grains bowls, French tacos, curly fry poutines, mac ‘n cheese and loaded ice cream scoops.
The grand opening will have a buy one, get one signature bowls free promo along with half off all kids’ meals and branded merchandise giveaways.
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Trent Valley Archives to Host Meet the Author Event
/Trent Valley Archives (TVA) will be hosting ‘Author! Author!’ a Meet the Author event at The Mount Community Centre May 27 with featured authors Rosemary McConkey, Bob Reid, Elwood Jones and Al Kirby.
photo courtesy of trent valley archives.
Rosemary McConkey will comment on her book ‘Green Routes’ which covered the experiences of Peter Robinson Settlers over time, some staying in this area but others moving farther afield.
Bob Reid will discuss photographs from his book, ‘Trent Severn Waterway, Then and Now’ which features photographs from a century ago and his modern photographs of the same sites.
Elwood H. Jones will talk about the upcoming publication of the classic Howard Pammett study of the early years of the settlement of Peterborough, 1820s to 1850s. This book is being offered at the pre-publication price of $100, and copies may be reserved at this event (1545 Monaghan Rd.) or at the Trent Valley Archives website.
The free event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will also feature the music of Allan Kirby and his Backwoodsmen sharing some of the tunes from their recent CD, ‘Cross Cut.’ This features many classic folk songs from the area, some of which were referenced in Dr. Alan Kirby’s ‘Fowke Songs’.
There will be refreshments and discussion, as well as a chance to buy the books and to have them autographed.
More information is available on TVA’s website or by calling 705-745-4404.
Peterborough Police Issued Another 40 Tickets Totalling 80 During Distracted Driving Campaign
/Another 40 tickets have been issued for distracted driving totalling 80 for the Peterborough Police Service’s “Keep Your Eyes” on the road campaign since May 1, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by Samantha Bianco.
Residents can report driving complaints through the Peterborough Police Service online reporting portal.
Ontario Distracted Driving Statistics
It's estimated that eight in 10 accidents are caused by distraction
Deaths from collisions caused by distracted driving have doubled since 2000
One person is injured from a distracted driving-related accident every 30 minutes
The police urge motorists keep roads safe by:
Never text while driving
Pull over to use your phone
Avoid tasks that may take your attention away from driving
The campaign runs through May with traffic and frontline officers conducting speed enforcement and watching for distracted drivers in high-traffic volume areas and residential neighbourhoods.
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Petes Come Out On Top In Overtime 6-5; Peterborough Leads Series Over London Knights, 2-1
/The record-setting 4,000 fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) were roaring after the Petes scored a walk-off overtime goal to win 6-5 and take a 2-1 series lead in the OHL Championship over the London Knights on Monday night.
The Petes have only lost one playoff home game this postseason. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
London got the start that they wanted with a goal 31 seconds into the game from captain Sean McGurn, tipping in an Isaiah George point shot to make it 1-0. The Knights quickly extended their lead in the final 20 seconds of their powerplay as Ryan Winterton capitalized on a rebound in the slot to make it 2-0. The Petes finally got on the scoreboard as Owen Beck scored on a sharp-angle shot, sneaking by Knights goaltender Zach Bowen with 1:14 left in the period to make it 2-1 into the second.
It was a fireworks show for both teams in the middle frame as shortly after a penalty kill, Peterborough immediately went on the attack. Owen Beck scooped up a loose puck and fed it to J.R. Avon for a breakaway. Avon made no mistake and made a beautiful deke to beat Bowen for the 2-2 tie early in the second. London quickly countered as Gavin White turned it over in his own zone and McGurn capitalized and restored London’s lead, 3-2. Five minutes later, Chase Stillman sniped the top corner from the point for a 3-3 tie. Brennan Othmann continued his playoff dominance with the eighth goal of the playoffs (and 23rd point) for Peterborough’s first lead of the night 4-3. It was short-lived as London’s Brody Crane cashed in a rebound for a 4-4 tie. Just 1:21 later, Jackson Edward scored his first of the season, beating Petes goalie Michael Simpson through the five-hole for a one-goal lead heading into the third.
The final frame saw Stillman rip home a goal from the high slot early in the period to tie things up at 5-5, his second of the game. It was the only goal in the period as the game went into overtime.
Tucker Robertson (left) with head coach Rob Wilson (right) during the post-game press conference. Robertson scored his second consecutive game-winning goal in the series in both of Peterborough’s wins. Photo by Samantha Bianco.
The game was settled quickly as Avery Hayes threw a shot on net that hit Tucker Robertson and was able to slide it through for the game-winning walk-off goal.
“I’m playing with two really good players so they make it easy out there for me out there,” said Robertson. “I get a lot of chances and I’ve been able to bury them lately but I’d say nothing’s changed too much.”
“Big players in big moments always end up in coming up with big goals,” said Rob Wilson, Petes head coach.
@ptbo_canada @Peterborough Petes take home Game Three at the PMC! What a nail biter and we’re one win closer to that @Ontario Hockey League Championship! #GoPetesGo #peterboroughontario #ohl #ohlhockey #playoffhockey ♬ Get Ready - Steve Aoki Vocal Radio Edit - 2 Unlimited
Robertson, Stillman and Winterton earned three stars of the game.
The Petes return to the PMC for Game Four of the OHL Championship on Wednesday night as they look to take a stranglehold on the series.
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Peterborough Petes' Tucker Robertson and Michael Simpson Named OHL Top Performers of the Week
/Peterborough Petes’ Michael Simpson and Tucker Robertson have been named the Top Performers of the Week, announced by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) on Monday afternoon.
Photos courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
Robertson was named OHL Cogeco Player of the Week while Simpson earned OHL Goaltender of the Week honours.
Robertson had two goals and three assists for five points in three games as Simpson went 2-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .936 SV%.
Robertson had an assist in Peterborough's 3-2 win over the North Bay Battalion last Monday to help the Petes advance to the OHL Championship Series. He tallied a pair of goals and assists, including the game-winner as the Petes defeated the Knights 5-3 on Saturday night to tie the series at 1-1.
Simpson helped clinch an OHL Championship appearance with his Game Seven performance against the Battalion, stopping 22 of the 24 shots last Monday. He returned to his hometown of London on Thursday, making 29 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Knights. He rebounded with a 51-save performance on Saturday in Game Two, to help Peterborough nab a 5-3 victory to tie the OHL Championship Series at one win apiece.
The Peterborough Petes start their two-game playoff homestand against the Knights for Game Three of the OHL Championship at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday night. The Petes are looking to get a 2-1 series lead with a win.
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Trent University Signs New Agreement with Centennial College to Bridge Business Programs
/Trent University has created a new learning pathway for students studying at Centennial College, enhancing the already extensive college-to-university offerings between the two institutions and offering students the opportunity to complete two programs in four years.
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“The new agreement between Trent and Centennial College increases the number of pathways to 23 in total, exemplifying the strong partnership between our two institutions, offering students diverse and seamless postsecondary learning pathways,” said Marilyn Burns, vice president of Communications & Enrolment. “This newest learning pathway in particular—related to business education—enhances the collaborative role of universities and colleges in delivering highly qualified persons to work in the diversity of careers available in corporate, not-for-profit, and public sectors.”
Students completing their studies in Centennial College’s two-year Business Diploma can now earn their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) degree – one of Trent’s most in-demand programs within the prestigious School of Business —in just two additional years of study. The new 2+2 agreement between Trent and Centennial offers students the opportunity to earn both diploma and degree in just four years total. Students transferring to Trent with a minimum 75 per cent cumulative admission average will receive 10.0 transfer credits to be applied to the 20.0-credit B.B.A. program, halving the time to complete their university studies and venture into the business world with advanced knowledge, critical thinking and practical skills.
“Creating new pathways for our students is integral to their future career success. I am delighted to support this innovative partnership with Trent University that fully recognizes the hard work and accomplishments of our business students,” said Barry O'Brien, dean, The Business School, Centennial College.
9th Annual Rotary Club of Peterborough Celebrates Spelling Bee Winners
/The Rotary Club of Peterborough announces that the 9th Annual School Spelling Bee on May 13 was an overwhelming success; granting the first, second and third place winners with prizes from Camp Kawartha, Trent Excalibur Camp, The Art School of Peterborough and iPads from Your TV.
Junior Division Top Three (from left to right) Kaiden Surpllis, Arthur Zadro, Olivia Jones. photo courtesy of the rotary club of peterborough.
On Saturday, May 13, some of the top spellers in the city from Grades 4 to 8 competed in the Regional Spelling Bee Final. The group of over 60 students divided by grade (Grades 4-6 in the junior challenge, Grades 7-8 in the senior challenge) was whittled down from over 4,200 students from all over the county who competed in mini spelling bees at their schools.
Third place finalists in each division, Kaiden Surphlis of James Strath Public School in the junior division and Crepe Cochrane of Adam Scott Intermediate School in the senior division, won an iPad courtesy of YourTV and $50 to use toward youth programs at the Art School of Peterborough.
Second Place Finalists in each division, Arthur Zadro of Our Lady of the Wayside Academy in the junior division and Sonny Gillis of St. Catherine Elementary School in the senior won a Trent Excalibur Ultimate Camp session and $100 toward a youth program at The Art School of Peterborough.
First Place Finalists in each division, Olivia Jones of St. Catherine Elementary in the junior division and Noah Hofman of Kenner Intermediate School in the senior division won a Camp Kawartha Overnight camp Session, a family photo shoot from Miranda Studios and $225 to use toward youth programs at the Art School of Peterborough.
Senior Division Top Three (from left to right) Crepe Cochrane, Sonny Gillis, BUZZ the Spelling Bee mascot, Noah Hofman. photo courtesy of the rotary club of peterborough.
