Canadian Rapper Classified To Hit Peterborough Musicfest For This Saturday

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Peterborough Musicfest is bringing the rap scene into its music lineup as multi-awarded Canadian rapper Classified is scheduled to perform at Del Crary Park this Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Musicfest.

Classified hit the music scene in 1995. The Nova Scotia-born rapper has 18 studio albums. He has worked with some of the world’s most prominent hip hop artists, including Snoop Dogg, Raekwon and Maestro Fresh Wes. His music has amassed more than 200 million streams globally.

The artist has received 24 major award nominations, with eight wins between the Juno Awards, East Coast Music Awards and MuchMusic Video Awards.

His 2013 self-titled album debuted at number one on the Canadian Nielsen Soundscan Chart with the single ‘Inner Ninja’ earning a Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year.

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Lakefield Installs Pride Crosswalk at Queen Street at Reid Street Intersection

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An all-inclusive Pride crosswalk has been installed on Queen Street at Reid Street in Lakefield to demonstrate and promote inclusivity, diversity and belonging within the Selwyn Township, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough County.

The crosswalk celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community within Selwyn Township and all of Peterborough County throughout the year according to a press release. It continues to state that it will serve as a reminder to support, respect and welcome everyone to Peterborough County not just during Pride Month but year-round.  

“The Township of Selwyn continues to be a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone to visit and live,” said Sherry Senis, Selwyn mayor. “No matter who you are, you are safe, valued and welcomed in our community.” 

“I am pleased to see that the newly designated All-Inclusive Pride Crosswalk has been placed at a busy intersection in the heart of the Lakefield community for visitors, newcomers, residents, and especially our 2SLGBTQ+ friends and family to see this summer,” said Bonnie Clark, Peterborough Country warden. “We must continue with intentional acts of inclusivity such as this to demonstrate our commitment to welcoming all people to our communities.”  

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First-Ever Little Lakers Night Set for July 27 With During Lakers Final Home Game

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The welcome mat is being rolled out by the Peterborough Lakers for their Little Lakers Lacrosse Night and Five Counties families for July 27.

Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) is teaming up with the Peterborough Lakers for the first-ever Little Lakers Night on the team’s final regular season home game on July 27 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the Brooklin L.C.

“Five Counties has played a big role throughout the years in our family,” says Len Powers, a FCCC ambassador and Lakers’ board member. “We are really grateful for the work the Centre does to support kids and their families in our community and were excited to find a fun way to give back.”

Little Lakers Night features the following:

  • Pre-game festivities starting at 7 p.m. – an hour before game time. Five Counties is holding a silent auction that lets people bid on items that include: a golf package for four at Wildfire Golf Club, a baby gift basket and tickets to Canada’s Wonderland.

  • Facepainting for kids by donation, sale of freezies and the chance to buy commemorative Little Lakers Night T-shirts in support of Five Counties.

  • A ceremonial ball drop before the game, featuring Five Counties family and representatives.

The proceeds support the Building Abilities for Life campaign, allowing more kids to get the essential treatment like occupational and speech therapies they need to be their best according to a press release.

“Community events like Little Lakers Night are integral to helping us get more kids into treatment, reducing wait times and allowing more families to get the care when they need it,” says Scott Pepin, FCCC CEO. “We could not do what we do without the support of organizations like the Peterborough Lakers.”

Game tickets to Little Lakers Night are available through the Memorial Centre box office.

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Rappers Nelly and Sean Kingston Hitting the Peterborough Memorial Centre Stage For Oct. 6

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Two of America’s biggest rappers are taking to the Peterborough Memorial Centre stage as rappers Nelly and Sean Kingston will be performing in town for Oct. 6, announced on Monday.

Nelly (left) has also made movie appearences such as the remake of the football movie, the Longest Yard, playing running back Earl Megget. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Nelly has received 12 Grammy Award nominations and has won 30 other awards during his musical career. Nelly is bringing several of his hits such as “Hot in Herre”, “Ride wit Me”, “Country Grammar”, “Just a Dream” and more.

Sean Kingston is no stranger to the top of the charts with featured songs like “Fire Burning”, “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There.”

Canadian Hip Hop star Peter Jackson making a special guest appearance as he returns to the PMC in over four years.

Tickets range from $74.50 to $119.50 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday 10 a.m. from www.memorialcentre.ca by phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Box Office.

Presale PMC Scoop members tickets go on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Curve Lake First Nation Sends 10 Athletes to North American Indigenous Games In Halifax

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Curve Lake is sending ten young athletes to represent Team Ontario in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Halifax, N.S. in five days of competition beginning Monday.

Photo courtesy of NAIG 2023.

Representing Curve Lake for Team Ontario are Louis Jacobs, Carter Jacobs, Rivor Taylor, Tristin Williams and Josh Knott who are all teammates for U19 Male Softball. Abagail Jacobs and Danika Jacobs are entered for U19 Female Soccer. McKenzie Taylor is the lone athlete for U16 Female Softball while Quinn Jacons and Grady Taylor are in U16 Male Softball.

The event started on Saturday and runs until July 24 with opening ceremonies that began on Sunday. There are 756 Indigenous Nations with over 5,000 athletes competing in 15 different events in this year’s games according to the official NAIG website.

The following is the schedule for Team Ontario with Curve Lake athletes:

U19 Male Softball

  • Monday, vs. Manitoba at 10:15 a.m.

  • Tuesday, vs. Nova Scotia at 8 a.m.

  • Tuesday, vs. Alberta at noon

  • Wednesday vs. Eastern Door and the North at 8:15 a.m.

  • Thursday vs. British Columbia at 1 p.m.

  • Thursday vs. Saskatchewan at 5 p.m.

U19 Female Soccer

  • Monday, vs. Nova Scotia at 8 a.m.

  • Tuesday, vs. Wisconsin at 8 a.m.

  • Wednesday vs. Saskatchewan at 8 a.m.

U16 Male Softball

  • Monday, vs. Saskatchewan at 4:15 p.m.

  • Tuesday, vs. Nova Scotia at 10:15 a.m.

  • Wednesday vs. Manitoba at 10:15 a.m.

  • Wednesday vs. British Columbia at 5 p.m.

U16 Female Softball

  • Monday, vs. Alberta at 7:30 a.m.

  • Monday, vs Nova Scotia at 3:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, vs. Manitoba at 11:30 a.m.

  • Wednesday, vs. British Columbia at 9:30 a.m.

  • Thursday, vs. Saskatchewan at 8:15 a.m.

  • Thursday, vs. Wisconsin at 12:30 p.m.

All games can be streamed via Youtube on NAIG’s official channel.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Seven Starter Company Plus Entrepreneurs

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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…

This week on The Business Beat, I’m highlighting seven local entrepreneurs who recently graduated from the highly successful Starter Company Plus Program, offered each year by Madeleine Hurrell and her team at the Business Advisory Centre at Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development.

Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program with seven receiving micro-grants based on the strength of their business plan.

They are, Jack Henry of OmniWorx a full-service brand, signage, website & graphic design firm, Kate Adams of Kate L. Toms Fit, a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and transformation coach, Michelle Fenn and Kendra Mancini of Working Human, a human-centered approach to adult learning, Tavlyn Evans and Crystal Walker of Sage Beauty, a new day spa in the Northcrest Plaza, Brigh Findlay-Shields of Brisa Social in Millbrook, a boutique social media agency that specializes in creating Instagram and TikTok strategies for businesses in the aesthetics industry, Andrew and Sean Fitzpatrick of Take Cover Books, brothers and bookworms offering new books, literary products, and Canadian-made stationery and Erin Burrell of EB Aquatics providing first aid and aquatic training to Peterborough City and County.

This year’s intake saw the highest number of applications so far. Since its launch in 2017, the Starter Company Plus program has assisted over 230 local entrepreneurs and more than 186 small businesses, creating over 220 jobs.

For details on programs and workshops offered by the Business Advisory Centre visit investptbo.ca/bac  

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27-Year-Old Woman Suffered Fatal Injuries From County Road 21 Single-Vehicle Collision

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A 27-year-old woman has succumbed to fatal injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the Tapley ¼ Line and County Road 21 area reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Friday morning.

File photo.

At roughly 8 a.m., officers received calls and arrived at the scene of the incident.  The City of Kawartha Lakes woman was pronounced dead at the scene according to a police report.

The road has been reopened after being closed for several hours while the Traffic Reconstruction Unit conducted an investigation. Peterborough Police continue to investigate the situation.

Police have not released any information about the identity of the victim during this time.

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Truck & Tractor Pull Returns to Kawartha Downs With Five Scheduled Dates

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The Truck & Tractor Pull is returning to Kawartha Downs for four dates on July 22, 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 2 and 3, announced on Friday afternoon.

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The event is a collaboration with the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association. The third tractor pull is part of the Aug. 4 Kawartha County Fair and the final two pulls are on labour day weekend.

The tractor pull is a continuation of last year with their new track built last summer. Food trucks and a beer tent are some of the available amenities for spectators. The July 22 pull is 6 p.m. with gates open at 5 p.m. The July 23 start time is 1 p.m. with gates open at noon. Day-of registration for tractor pullers is two hours prior to the start time on both days. A variety of classes will be offered to competitors.

“This is one of our favourite events to host,” said Summer Nickerson-Hagen, Kawartha Downs marketing director. “It’s incredible to see these trucks and tractors pushed to their limit and the pullers certainly are competitive. The vibes are so good and these tractor pull events just give you that middle-of-summertime feeling.”

All registrations and inquiries for Kawartha Downs pulls are to be directed to Rod Cochrane who can be reached by phone at 905-243-1124.

Tickets are available online and at the gate on the day of the event. They can be purchased in person at Kawartha Downs in advance.

In addition to the tractor pulls, Kawartha Downs is hosting their very first Kawartha County Fair on Aug. 4, 5, and 6 during the Civic Long Weekend. Visitors will be given the classic midway experience from Campbell Amusements, main events; a tractor pull on Aug. 4, a demolition derby on Aug. 5 and Serena Ryder concert on Aug. 6. There are fireworks displays at dusk every night of the fair. Tickets are available on the Kawartha Downs website and at the gate.

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Peterborough Public Health Warns of Potential Blue-Green Algae at Beavermead and Rogers Cove Public Beaches

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Peterborough Public Health is advising residents that two beaches in the City of Peterborough, Beavermead Park Beach (2011 Ashburnham Dr.) and Rogers Cove Beach, (131 Maria St.) will be closed until further notice due to the observation of possible harmful blue-green algae blooms.

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Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria, called cyanobacteria, that are known for rapidly reproducing and collecting to form large, highly visible blooms throughout the water column, on the surface of water as a scum, or on the lake bottom as a mat. Some species of cyanobacteria can also release poisons, called cyanobacterial toxins, when the cells that make up the bloom rupture or die.

While the blooms have not yet been confirmed as harmful, Peterborough Public Health has temporarily closed the beaches for swimming as a precaution while awaiting further testing.

“On Friday, our staff observed the suspect harmful algal blooms while preparing to collect routine beach water samples,” said Julie Ingram, manager of environmental health for Peterborough Public Health. “We immediately notified the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Spills Action Centre and have received confirmation that the MECP will sample the blooms today. In addition, we have notified the City of Peterborough who are supporting the beach closures,” said Ingram.

Many forms of blue-green algae are harmless, but some types produce toxins which can be hazardous for both people and animals. Exposure to toxins through activities like drinking, swimming and bathing can cause various symptoms, though some individuals may have no reaction.

Pets should not be allowed to enter water with suspect or confirmed harmful algae blooms as they may consume large amounts of contaminated water, resulting in sickness or death. The risk to humans is primarily from drinking water that has been contaminated with toxins from a dense harmful algae bloom. Long-term consumption of water containing high levels of cyanobacterial toxins may cause neurological or liver problems.

Currently, there is no known risk to the City of Peterborough’s municipal drinking water supply.

If algae blooms are visible:

  • Do not use the water for drinking, food preparation, bathing, showering, or swimming use.

  • Do not allow children, pets, or livestock to swim in the water or drink the water.

  • If skin contact does occur, wash with soap and water or rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove the algae.

  • Do not boil the water. Boiling will not remove the toxins and may release more of the toxin into the water.

  • Residents should avoid cooking with the water because food may absorb toxins from the water during cooking.

  • Home treatment systems for water may not remove toxins and may become clogged, thereby failing to remove
    the risk.

  • Do not treat the water with a disinfectant such as chlorine bleach. This action may break open algal cells and
    release toxins into the water.

To report a suspect blue-green algae bloom, residents are advised to contact MECP Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268-6060.

For more information on blue-green algae, and precautions to be taken before swimming in or consuming water where there has been an algae bloom, visit Peterborough Public Health’s Blue-Green Algae website.

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