The Beers Kept Flowing At the 100 Acre Brewing Company Grand Opening

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Peterborough’s newest brewery 100 Acre Brewing Company has opened its doors and kicked off its grand opening on Friday morning.

Bentley Vass, 100 ACres Brewing Company CEO pours one of his four beers the brewery has on launch. The business was four-and-a-half years in the making from getting the property rezoned appropriately to opening and operating a brewery.. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Bentley Vass is the brewery’s CEO and has his sister Nichea and brother Colby Vass as partners in a family-fun business. Their father has lived on the property since he was a child. He has an ‘open-door policy’ for anyone to come at any time and share the experiences he had when growing up on the 100-acre spot.

“All those fun memories of playing around outside just kind of come back, it's great to see people bring their kids out, running around in the field and stuff like that,” explained Bentley. “It's reminiscent of the childhood that I had and that's what we wanted to share with everybody.”

It is located at 390 Ashburnham Dr. at a 100-acre homestead with the grand opening running for four days, ending on Monday. The location is considered an ideal spot for the business according to Bentley as it is a quick turn off Highway 115 for cottage-goers to take a break and enjoy a drink. It also gives a rural setting but remains close to Peterborough residents so that they don’t have to go far for a countryside setting.

“People are recognizing more now than ever how important getting outside and enjoying some fresh air is,” explained Bentley. “To be able to have this oasis — for lack of a better term —, where people can actually escape, spend time outside, enjoy the beautiful scenery enjoy the beautiful weather for mental health, it's just a no-brainer.”

100 Acres feature four beers brewed in-house that are available with each beverage named with a nature theme: Flight Path (table beer), White Tail (pilsner), Monarch (Saison) and Snapper (India Pale Ale). Their beer is described as being crafted using traditional styles while also being creative and experimental as nature intended according to their website.

Take-home cans are available for purchase or patrons can enjoy a draft beer on-site. The brewery is in its infant stages but will have pop-up kitchens from several local restaurants that serve food at their establishment.

The following are the grand opening hours:

  • Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Monday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Ontario Government Providing Additional Funding for On-Call Care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha Dave Smith announced Friday that the Ontario government is investing $3,471,232 into the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to support more on-call funding for doctors working after hours.

photo courtesy of dave smith, facebook.

This funding will help patients to continue to get the care they need in-hospital, right when and where they need it.

“This funding increase will help PRHC by increasing the number of physicians available for patients when the hospital needs that extra support.” said Dave Smith. “This is just one more step the province is taking to ensure the right level of care is available when it is needed and further help reduce wait times for the people of the greater Peterborough area.”

This funding follows through on previous agreements between the Ontario Medical Association and Ontario Ministry of Health to increase dedicated funding for physicians on-call. This funding will support on-call coverage at nearly 100 acute-care hospitals in Ontario.

This funding will support after-hours care at PRHC and allow for more stable after-hours coverage. This investment recognizes the efforts of health care workers, especially those who provide on-call services in addition to their regular working hours whenever hospitals need it.

“On behalf of PRHC, I want to thank MPP Smith, Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health for today’s exciting announcement,” said Dr. Lynn Mikula, president and CEO of Peterborough Regional Health Centre. “This funding for on-call support will have benefits for both our physicians and our patients, and help to ensure that the people of our community and region have better access to the care they need, when they need it.”

This funding includes a $12.5 million investment from the 2021 Physician Services Agreement with the Ontario Medical Association which will also commits to a fundamental re-design of the Hospital On-Call Coverage program into a burden-based funding model. This ensures equitable distribution of funding across physicians providing on-call services.

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Photos: Bobcat of Peterborough Cuts the Ribbon To Mark Its Grand Opening

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Outdoor equipment retailer Bobcat of Peterborough held its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon.

The business provides parts, servicing, rental and equipment purchasing for outdoor equipment. Ryan Dibello, Bobcat president was joined by his staff, customers and business neighbours in celebrating the occasion. Bobcat of Peterborough is located at 2161 Whittington Dr., Unit C.

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Volunteers Sought For Cleanup of 30 Sleeping Cabins For the Unhoused at Former Peterborough Humane Society Site

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Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) is seeking volunteers on five consecutive Saturdays to clean up the new site for 30 sleeping cabins for the unhoused, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of PATH.

The cleanup is at the former Peterborough Humane Society building on Lansdowne Street East. The first scheduled date is this Saturday with June 24 as the last day. Times have yet to be scheduled for the cleanup dates at this time.

The announcement of the cabins was made on April 25, as Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) has leased the property on a three-year deal to PATH to build the cabins.

The houses are meant to create a transitional living center for individuals in the community who are unhoused. 

The area requires The City of Peterborough to rezone the area as ‘temporary use’ in order to build the cabins. They are expected to be built by 2024.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) TRISH CAMPBELL, PATH CHAIR; SUSAN ZAMBONI, HABITAT PKR CEO, KEITH DALTON, PATH LAND ACQUISITION WORKING GROUP LEAD AND JENN MACDONALD, HABITAT KPR COMMUNICATIONS AND DONOR SERVICES MANAGER. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

The following are all the dates for cleanup:

  • May 20

  • June 3

  • June 10

  • June 17

  • June 24

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Peterborough Police Seeking Four Suspects In Pavement Defrauding

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Peterborough Police Service continues to receive reports of a group defrauding businesses and residences doing driveway and pavement repairs.

Officers learned of a defrauding on Monday as the suspects targeted a Lakefield business on May 11. Police believe it is the same group involved.

The work has been unsolicited and sometimes has started prior to an agreement. Their sales technique is reported as aggressive.

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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City Splash Pads Open For the Season Beginning Saturday

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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

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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. 

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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

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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.

photo courtesy of community care peterborough.

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.

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U16 AAA Peterborough Petes Wil McFadden Signs With Guelph Storm

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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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