Peterborough Police Seeking Four Suspects In Pavement Defrauding
/Peterborough Police Service continues to receive reports of a group defrauding businesses and residences doing driveway and pavement repairs.
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City Splash Pads Open For the Season Beginning Saturday
/Splash pads are opening for the season beginning on Saturday and will run until Sept. 5, announced by the City of Peterborough on Thursday.
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The pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
City splash pads are at the following locations:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard
The Nicholls Oval Park splash pad is undergoing repairs and the splash pad at Turner Park at 673 Chamberlain St. will be opened later by ABC Recreation.
“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families for the Victoria Day weekend.”
Any City wading pools will open at a later date when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until July 1 when the City’s lifeguard program begins.
New small water spray features will be operational later this season at Quaker Foods City Square and Hamilton Park according to the City’s press release.
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Peterborough Fire Services and Peterborough Police Issue Fireworks Safety Message
/Residents are asked to respect their neighbours and fellow residents when using fireworks in the City of Peterborough.
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City by-laws allow for the use of family or casual fireworks in the City on private property. Fireworks cannot be discharged on City property. Larger exhibition-style fireworks displays require a permit.
While fireworks displays may be permitted, residents who use fireworks must follow the Noise By-law and be aware of safety precautions when using fireworks. Fireworks can also disturb pets.
Peterborough Police receive a number of complaints, mostly noise complaints, about fireworks. Peterborough Police reminds residents to be respectful of other residents’ lawful right to enjoy their property and to be safe.
Peterborough Fire Services reminds residents that using fireworks can be dangerous, causing injury or property damage. Fire Services provides the following safety tips when using fireworks:
Only adults who are aware of the hazards and have read the label should handle and discharge fireworks.
Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.
Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass.
Keep onlookers a safe distance away, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged.
Do not discharge fireworks in windy conditions.
Keep sparklers away from children, as they are extremely hot and pose a risk of burns and eye injuries.
The City of Peterborough by-law regulating fireworks displays and the Noise By-law are available online at peterborough.ca/bylaws.
Hometown PTBO: 10-Year-Old Emerson Riel As the Peterborough Walk Ambassador for the SunLife Walk To Cure Diabetes for JDRF
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks to 10-year old Emerson Riel about his special connection with Petes goaltender Michael Simpson, being the Peterborough Walk Ambassador for the SunLife Walk To Cure Diabetes for JDRF at Nicholls Oval on June 4 and how he deals with having diabetes on a daily basis.
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Community Care Peterborough Moves Ahead with Meals To Go Cross Promotion
/Off the heels of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign, Community Care Peterborough is sold out of its Meals to Go lunches for the May 17 delivery in Peterborough but is still accepting orders for its delivery of this year’s Greek inspired menu on May 31.
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This year’s Meals to Go menu is inspired by Councillor Don Vassiliadis and Dean Pappas to stop in to the Community Care Peterborough (CCP) office to offer their support for this important fundraiser.
$10 per person lunches delivered by Community Care’s Meals on Wheels volunteers to local businesses in Peterborough and Lakefield include:
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.
On June 11 at noon to 7 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (406 Parkhill Road East), the Greek Festival of music, dancers and food will return after its Covid hiatus.
“Each delivery will receive a copy of the upcoming Greek Festival event poster,” said Alicia Vandine, donor relations and communications lead. “It’s a great cross promotion to celebrate this year’s Greek inspired Meals to Go menu. We are happy to help spread the word and encourage residents to attend this wonderful community based, cultural event on June 11th too.”
Get A Meal, Give A Meal during Meals to Go fundraiser Summary
Orders open to local businesses
Peterborough Delivery Dates: May 17 (Sold Out) and May 31
Lakefield Delivery Date: May 31
Delivered Meals to Go are $10 per meal and donations are appreciated and support Community Care’s Meals on Wheels subsidy program
They issue a special thank to Crosswind Farm in Keene for donating feta cheese and Outpost Packing Products Ltd. and Sysco for donating transportable food containers to help Community Care Peterborough keep costs down for this fundraiser. Businesses can order online.
Downloadable paper order forms are available there too or by calling the Peterborough office at (705) 742-7067 or the Lakefield office (705) 652-8655.
U16 AAA Peterborough Petes Wil McFadden Signs With Guelph Storm
/Former Peterborough Elite Court Sports U16 AAA Petes Wil McFadden has committed to Standard Player Agreement with the Guelph Storm.
Photo courtesy of the Guelph Storm.
McFadden was taken 31st overall in the U16 Priority Selection and was the first Pete to be drafted among 13.
He led the team with 41 goals and 41 assists for 82 points in 36 games. McFadden added 11 goals and seven assists for 18 points in eight playoff games for the U16 Peterborough Petes. He won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship with the Petes. He also netted four goals and five assists at the OHL Cup.
“I would also like to thank all the people who have helped me get to this point,” said McFadden. “I have a lot of hard work and training ahead of me as I look to fulfill my dream of playing in the OHL with the Guelph Storm. I look forward to contributing to my team and community.”
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City of Peterborough Services on Victoria Day 2023
/For Victoria Day on Monday, May 22, many City services and facilities will be operating under holiday hours or will be closed for the holiday.
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City Hall
City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed Monday, May 22. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.
Garbage, recycling and yard waste
There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection on May 22.
Recycling Depot at 390 Pido Rd. is open 24 hours (self-serve).
The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed.
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Parks
Seasonal washrooms are open at Beavermead Park, Bowers Fields, Bonnerworth Park, Rogers Cove and Jackson Park. The remaining seasonal washrooms in parks are expected to be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and remain open for the season. Park washrooms are generally open from about 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; however, some locations close earlier, such as the Jackson Park washroom that typically closes by 5 p.m. daily, based on maintenance schedules.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on May 22. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details.
Peterborough Marina
Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. on Little Lake opens for the season this weekend. The Lighthouse Lounge & Grill restaurant is temporarily closed while construction is completed on the stairwell and decking. An opening date will be updated on the Marina webpage peterborough.ca/marina in the coming weeks.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. is open noon to 5 p.m. on May 22. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.
Sport and Wellness Centre
Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22.
Arenas
The Kinsmen Civic Centre is open from noon to 10 p.m. for scheduled user groups.
Healthy Planet Arena at 911 Monaghan Rd. and the Arenas division office will be closed on May 22.
The Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Grant Thornton Box Office will be closed on Monday May 22. Visit online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at memorialcentre.ca for information and tickets.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. is closed on May 22. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit www.agp.on.ca.
Child Care Centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on May 22.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on May 22. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.
Social Services
Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on May 22.
Emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096.
Provincial Offences Act office
Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on May 22. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.
The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; May 19 - 21
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Here are ten things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from May 19 - 21!
Peterborough Petes Game Five Watch Party at Quaker Foods City Square
As the Peterborough Petes travel to London for Game Five of the OHL Championship, the city is throwing a watch party to see if the team can bring home the hardware.
A 16-foot mega screen is live streaming the game. Face painting and a small vendors market with grab-and-go snacks such as popcorn, candy, mini pies and tacos) are amenities that are provided during the watch party.
Bring your own chairs and dress for the weather. Make sure you’re wearing your Petes gear to show that team spirit!
When: May 19, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (rain or shine)
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Tickets: Free
OHL Championship Peterborough Petes vs. London Knights (Game Six)
We are hoping it will not have to come to this since the Peterborough Petes are up 3-1 in the OHL Championship series but if necessary, the team is trying to capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup against the London Knights at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Game Six.
When: May 21
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre
Tickets: TBA
Opening Day & Classic Car Show at Kawartha Downs
Welcome back to Kawartha Downs for our Opening Day of the 2023 season!
The Lions Club's second annual Classic Car Show will return to celebrate the beginning of another exciting race and event season! Enjoy kids activities and multiple live bands throughout the afternoon!
Harness racing post time is 7 p.m. and our grandstand dining room is the perfect place to enjoy dinner AND a show!
MASSIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE THE START OF OUR EXCITING EVENTS AND HARNESS RACING SEASON!
When: May 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Opening Day Live Music at Kawartha Downs
Come see The Gunslingers from noon - 3:30 p.m. and Buck Twenty 4:15-6 p.m.!
When: May 20, noon - 6 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Harness Racing Live at Kawartha Downs
Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in Ontario. At Kawartha Downs, we feature harness or Standardbred racing where the horses are attached to a race bike (called a sulky) and are steered by drivers through a one-mile race.
Kawartha Downs is a five-eighths mile track which means the races start on the far side (away from the grandstand) of the racetrack, pass by the grandstand and race once more around the track with the exciting finish right in front of the fans and grandstand.
The horses which compete in harness racing have two distinct gaits. Pacers, the most common, move with both legs on the same side operating together. The front and hind legs on the right and left side move together. The majority of pacers wear equipment called hopples which help them maintain their gait.
When a trotter races their opposite legs work together – the front right and left rear come forward at the same time and vice versa.
The Standardbred horse is noted for its versatility and even temperament. Many harness horse that don’t make the racetrack can be found in the Mennonite communities, working as police horses and used in therapeutic riding programs. Standardbreds also make great riding horses and can be trained to compete in a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage, etc.
Location: Kawartha Downs
When: May 20, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Hutchison House: Silent Auction Fundraiser
As part of the celebrations surrounding May is Museum Month, Hutchison House Museum will be hosting a Silent Auction with a variety of donated items to raise money for a new Sir Sandford Fleming Exhibit to replace the Sandford Fleming Room. The new redesign will help with traffic flow in the museum and allow us to tell a large story for Fleming, exploring different themes and allowing us to display more permanently some of the great original Fleming artefacts that can be found in the collection.
Auction items range from Original Framed Artwork, signed or rare books, Venetian glass, memorabilia and more! Auction items will be on display in the Harvey Connal Room of the museum and online on our website and Social Media channels from May 1-19.
Bids can be made by emailing or calling the museum office. Winners will be able to pick up their purchases between May 23 and 26. Thank you so much to everyone for your support with this project. For more information please contact the museum office at 705-743-9710.
When: May 19, 9 a.m.
Where: 270 Brock St.
Tickets: Free
Peterborough 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: May 20, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
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: May 20, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Washboard Hank at the Black Horse Pub
Peterborough’s Washboard Hank is back on The Black Horse stage!
When: May 21, 4 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub
Tickets: Free
Melissa Lauren at the Red Dog Tavern
Toronto-based songwriter Melissa Lauren is that rarest of performers one as comfortable in jazz as in pop as well as the space where the two genres converge.
Whether covering a classic or elevating an original Lauren never fails to locate a song’s emotional core. The night will feature songs from her latest album with dynamic interplay between Eric St-Laurent on guitar and the audience.
When: May 21 7 p.m
Where: The PRd Dog Tavern
Tickets: $15
Peterborough Petes Have a 3-1 Series Stranglehold With 5-3 Win Over the London Knights In Game Four
/Another record-setting 4,046 fans went home happy as the Peterborough Petes have a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 5-3 win over the London Knights at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Wednesday night.
The Petes are 9-1 at home this this postseason. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
The Petes ran into early troubles as 1:19 into the game, Gavin White turned over the puck from behind his net that resulted in an unassisted goal from London’s Easton Cowan for a Knights 1-0 lead. The Petes failed to score in the first period however settled things down by evening the shot count, a stat that went against Peterborough during this series. The shots were 16-14 in favour of London after the stanza.
The second period was all Peterborough Petes. They got on the board 1:19 into the middle frame, as Connor Lockhart fed J.R. Avon for a breakaway. The hometown forward went to the backhand to beat Zach Bowen for the 1-1 tie. Peterborough continued their assault as Brennan Othmann opted to instead of shooting from the slot, dished it to Owen Beck for a one-timer for a 2-1 lead. Two minutes later, J.R. Avon on a turnaround shot from inside the point, wired it through traffic and find the back of the net for his second of the game and a 3-1 Peterborough lead going into the third.
The Petes continued where they left off as Donovan McCoy got on the score sheet and went bar-down for his second of the playoffs. The Knights put their resilience on display in the final six minutes of the game. London got a powerplay and pulled their goalie for a six-on-four situation. Sam Dickenson blasted a one-timer shot that beat Petes goaltender Michael Simpson to cut the deficit to two. Just under three minutes later, London got another powerplay and created another six-on-four situation. Denver Barkey initially could not handle the one-timed pass but was able to chip in a floater that sailed over a split-legged Simpson to make it 4-3 with 3:09 remaining. Avery Hayes put a dagger in the Knights’ hopes as he won a puck battle against Dickenson who could not corral the pass. The former Hamilton Bulldog sealed it with an empty-net goal for a 5-3 Petes win and a 3-1 series lead and are one win away from the OHL Championship.
Wilson (left) and Avon (right) during the post-game press conference. Avon has registered nine goals and five assists for 14 points in 10 games this postseason. Photo by Samantha Bianco.
“One game away doesn’t mean anything,” said Avon. “They can come back and get to do something crazy so we haven’t won anything yet, we have to keep going.”
Avon, Simpson and Beck earned three stars of the game.
“You to be able to sacrifice and when you sacrifice, good things happen,” said Rob Wilson, Petes head coach. “You do the right things and then the next minute, the puck’s back on your stick.”
@ptbo_canada 🏒 After a 5-3 win, the @Peterborough Petes are one win away from an @Ontario Hockey League Championship! Let’s bring it home, boys! #GoPetesGo #ohlhockey #ohl #peterboroughontario #playoffhockey ♬ Let's Go - M.Hustler
The Petes look to capture the OHL Championship in London as they take the Knights on Friday for Game Five with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. An official watch party is being held at Quaker Foods City Square running from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., rain or shine.
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Peterborough Child & Family Centres Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Grand Opening Of New PlayScape
/The grand opening of a new PlayScape helps mark the Peterborough Child & Family Centres’ 40th Anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at their Antrim Street facility on Wednesday afternoon.
Phoebe M., 3, has been a regular visitor to the centre for the past year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
