Curve Lake First Nation Athletes Bring Back Five Medals From North American Indigenous Games In Halifax

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Curve Lake First Nation representing Team Ontario is bringing back five medals including one gold, two silver and two bronze from Halifax in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in softball and soccer.

(From Left to Right) Top Row: McKenzie Taylor, Softball; Danika Jacobs, Soccer; Abagail Jacobs, soccer; Grady Taylor, Softball and Quinn Jacobs, Softball. Bottom Row (softball): Jeffery Jacobs, Quinn Jacobs, Carter Jacobs, Tristin Williams, Ryker Jacobs, Louis Jacobs, Josh Knott and Grady Taylor. Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation.

McKenzie Taylor was the lone gold medalist for U16 Female Softball. Team Ontario split the finals with Team Manitoba for gold due to weather cancellations for the playoffs.

The following are Team Ontario’s results for U16 Female Softball:

  • Game 1, July 17: 9-0 win vs. Alberta

  • Game 2, July 17: 9-4 win vs. Nova Scotia

  • Game 3, July 18: 7-3 loss vs. Manitoba

  • Game 4, July 19: 8-1 win vs. British Columbia

  • Game 5, July 20: 12-3 win vs. Saskatchewan

  • Game 6: July 20: 15-2 win vs. Wisconsin

  • Gold Medal Game: vs. Manitoba (cancelled)

Danika and Abagail Jacobs were able to take home silver for Team Ontario in U19 Female Soccer. Ontario went undefeated with a 3-0-1 record in their preliminary pools (Pool B) but fell short in the finals to Team Alberta, 5-1.

The following are Team Ontario’s results for U19 Female Soccer:

  • Game 1, July 17: 9-0 win vs. Nova Scotia

  • Game 2, July 18: 6-2 win vs. Wisconsin

  • Game 3, July 19: 0-0 draw vs. Saskatchewan

  • Game 4, July 20: 2-0 win vs. Saskatchewan

  • Finals, July 22: 5-1 loss vs. Alberta

Grady Taylor and Quinn Jacobs were the lone boys who brought back medals for Curve Lake, earning bronze in U16 Male Softball representing Team Ontario. They had a 2-2 record in the preliminaries that qualified them for the bronze medal match that they won 12-5 vs. British Columbia.

The following are Team Ontario’s results for U16 Male Softball:

  • Game 1, July 17: 13-3 loss vs. Saskatchewan

  • Game 2, July 18: 11-4 win vs. Nova Scotia

  • Game 3, July 18: 5-4 win vs. British Columbia

  • Game 4, July 19: 14-7 loss vs. Manitoba

  • Silver Medal Game, July 12: 12-5 win vs. British Columbia

The U19 Male softball team had finished in fifth place and had nine Curve Lake First Nation members (one coach and eight players).

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Hometown PTBO: Author Matthew Flagler Releasing His New Book; Held to the Fire, Recounting The Stories of the Famous Quaker Factory Explosion

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with author Matthew Flagler about his new book about the famous Quaker Factory explosion; Held to the Fire, the book's timeline and his family connection to the building.

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Community Futures Peterborough Launches Program 'ScaleUP' to Aid Growth For Local Businesses

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Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) and Scotiabank have partnered to pilot ‘ScaleUP’, a program designed to help local businesses grow announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough.

"Business owners in the community have told us they are facing roadblocks when making key decisions about when and how to scale their operations,” says Devon Girard, CFP executive director. “Encouraging sustainable employment within our region is central to our mission at Community Futures Peterborough. The ScaleUP 2023 program has been specially designed to address this, offering a custom roadmap that guides entrepreneurs through the complex landscape of sustainable growth.”

The ScaleUP program started in 2022 and aided six local women-led businesses according to a press release. CFP reports that the seats available for area businesses have doubled since partnering with Scotiabank.

“Scotiabank has long been committed to supporting entrepreneurs and we are excited to be part of this initiative in partnership with Community Futures Peterborough,” said Chris Skinner, Scotiabank’s district VP of Ontario Central East. “The support this program offers to participants is aligned to the advice we deliver to our customers through personalized conversations and planning that can position them to grow their business.”

This year’s cohort of entrepreneurs is led by industry consultant Diane Richard and a team of regional experts according to a press release. They will learn in a mix of classroom sessions and one-on-one strategic consultations tailored to their unique growth opportunities.

The cohort will delve into crucial areas such as financial management, supply chain optimization, people management, crisis control, organizational structuring, and creating effective policies as stated by CFP. The program will finish with a tailor-made growth plan for sustainable expansion.

"Seeing the growth and evolution of local businesses is genuinely rewarding. The ScaleUP program aims to drive expansion and equip entrepreneurs with long-term strategies for success,” said Richard. “It's about building thriving businesses, contributing to our local economy and creating employment opportunities.”

Nancy Wiskel, Dan Joyce Clothing owner, expanded to a second location from the 2022 ScaleUP pilot.

“The program has positively influenced the health of my business,” she said. “I'm now more proactive with my staff and contractors and have developed a critical view of my supply chain, leading to open and constructive discussions with suppliers.”

“The ScaleUP program far exceeded my expectations in multiple ways,” said Roxanne McDonald-Brown, owner of Renew Medical Aesthetics and a 2022 ScaleUP graduate. “Diane, our mentor, was a powerhouse of support and knowledge. But it was more than just a learning experience. The bonds I formed with fellow entrepreneurs, who offered mutual support throughout the process, have become one of my favourite aspects of the program. Even post-program, we continue to meet at local restaurants, discussing triumphs and challenges. This sense of community and belonging we've cultivated is unparalleled.”

Applications for the 2023 ScaleUP program are open to businesses located within Peterborough City or County.

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Peterborough Petes' Owen Beck and Carson Cameron Participate In Hockey Canada Program of Excellence Summer Meetings

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Peterborough Petes’ Owen Beck and Carson Cameron are two of 111 players that took part in the Program of Excellence Summer Meetings in preparation for the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, announced by Hockey Canada on Wednesday night.

Carson Cameron (left) and Owen Beck (right). Both joined the Petes this year but in different ways. Beck was traded to the Petes from the Mississauga Steelheads on Jan. 7 while Cameron was drafted as the team’s first-round pick in this year’s OHL Priority Selection. Photos by David Tuan Bui and Samantha Bianco.

Beck was selected for the WJC and was a second-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens, signing an entry-level contract with them in October. He was one of three players from Canada’s gold medal-winning team in the 2023 World Junior Championship to participate in the meetings. The Port Hope forward is fresh from an OHL Championship with the Peterborough Petes after joining the team on Jan. 7 prior to the trade deadline. He was a late addition to last year’s Canadian World Junior Team, racking up an assist in three games.

Cameron is a 16-year-old defenceman from Bobcaygeon who is entering his first OHL season with the Petes. Peterborough selected him in the first round, 13th overall of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection in April. He signed a Standard Player Agreement on May 4. Cameron anchored the blueline for Team Ontario at last year’s Canada Winter Games. He helped lead the team to a gold medal, picking up five points in six games.

The program consisted of virtual meetings that covered topics such as education on the Program of Excellence, Sport Safety presentations, short-term international competition preparation and meetings with the Hockey Canada management group according to a press release.

The discussions allow participants to continue to evolve as high-performance athletes and utilize the strengths and experience of the Program of Excellence’s leadership.

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Peterborough Officer Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Involved In Collision; Man Charged With Failure To Stop

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An officer was sent to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) after suffering minor injuries from a collision in the Charlotte Street and Rubridge Street area on Thursday at midnight, reported by the Peterborough Police Service.

The officer was in their cruiser and was struck after entering the intersection. The police vehicle spun and was contacted into a nearby pole. The collision was captured on the in-car camera.

A Peterborough man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  •  Red light – fail to stop.

The officer was later released from PRHC after being treated for his injuries. The cruiser sustained heavy damage and has been removed from service.

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Peterborough Lakers Clinch Second Place With Dominant 14-7 Road Win Over Brooklin L.C.

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The Peterborough Lakers have locked up second place and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs after handily defeating Brooklin L.C., 14-7, at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre on Wednesday.

Peterborough’s win improves their record to 11-4, clinching the second-place spot and home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

Peterborough wasted no time as Thomas Hoggarth and Josh Currier scored within the first minute to go up 2-0. Brooklin countered with two goals of their for the 2-2 tie with scores from Liam Osbourne and Jordi Jones-Smith. Holden Cattoni continued his to keep his reign as the league’s scoring leader, getting one on the powerplay for regain the lead. The Lakers never looked back at that point. Turner Evans found the scoresheet 26 seconds later to double up the lead as Cattoni scored his second of the game to round out the period, his league-leading 27th goal of the season. The Lakers had a 5-2 lead going into the second.

Peterborough kept their foot on the gas with two straight goals from Austin Hasen and Currier’s second goal for a 7-2 lead. The two teams mostly traded goals for the rest of the period but two powerplay goals from the Lakers gave them a comfortable lead going into the third, 11-5. Cattoni scored his third for the hat trick at the end of the period for his 28th score of the season.

The Lakers slowed the pace of the game in the third period and kept it a low-scoring affair. Brooklin scored the first and last goal of the period but the Lakers rung off three-straight scores in between to win the period, 3-2 and ultimately the game, 14-7.

Landon Kells picks up the win in net for Peterborough as the Lakers clinch second place in the standings behind Six Nations.

Peterborough finishes off the regular season at home in the second leg of the back-to-back home-and-home series against Brooklin at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. The game is Little Lakers Night in partnership with Five Counties Children’s Centre which features face painting, a silent auction and Little Lakers t-shirt sales.

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Millbrook's Centennial Place Gets 50s Throwback To Celebrate 20th Anniversary

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Classic cars, polka dot dresses and Elvis Presley were alive and well in a 50s-themed party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of AON Inc’s long-term care home Centennial Place in Millbrook with an open house on Wednesday afternoon.

Residents and staff got in the 50s spirit by dressing in era-appropriate clothing to celebrate the milestone. Classic car displays, 50s diner-style food (sliders, sparkling wine and floats) and an Elvis Presley impersonator were all part of the 50s throwback planned out by the staff.

“A lot of population here grew up in the 50s so we thought it would be really nice to bring that back for them,” said Courtney Jilesen, Centennial Place administrator. “It lets them experience some old times again.”

Centennial Place has been recognized municipally and internationally for its retirement residence care.

Matthew Graham, Millbrook Mayor was in attendance and personally congratulated Centennial Place and their staff on their milestone.

“On behalf of the residents in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan, it is my pleasure to congratulate all the residents and staff of Centennial Place in celebrating their 20th anniversary in our Township,” he said. “Centennial Place is such an important part of our community and the village of Millbrook and I especially want to thank all of your staff over these past 20 years for all of their hard work and care for the residents of our community.”

The home was awarded a Three-Year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Accreditation Award in November as well as a Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Best Practices Spotlight Organization Award last month.

“We have great staff and a great supportive community,” said Jilesen. “Without them, I don't know if we would have been able to get through the last three years.”

Centennial Place is located at 2 Centennial Ln. in Millbrook.

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Peterborough Priest Charged With Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference

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Roman Catholic priest Father Neil Pereira has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference, reported by the Peterborough Police Services on Wednesday.

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Investigators with the Peterborough Police Services and Sexual Offences Unit laid the charges against the 33-year-old man.

Sexual Interference is when a person, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years according to the police. 

The accused is an ordained Priest with the Catholic Church and has been working in the City of Peterborough since late 2022.

Investigators are in contact with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough and are cooperating with Investigators.

Police released the identity of the accused as the nature of the offences could lead to other possible victims.

Pereira is appearing in court on August 8. No additional information is being released at this time, as this matter is now before the Courts.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Constable Jacob Donnelly at extension 705-876-1122 ext. 335, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Peterborough Public Health Gives Reminded That Public Outdoor Places Are Smoke-Free

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Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is reminding the city that Tobacco Enforcement Officers (TEO) ensure compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and that public outdoor spaces are smoke, vape and cannabis-free, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

TEOs regularly patrol parks, playgrounds, beaches and festivals and violating the law could lead to a $305 fine.

“The SFOA isn’t a new law – it has protected people in outdoor public spaces since 2015 and indoors since 2006,” said Katrina Ryall, PPH TEO. “Most people understand the importance of this legislation and are happy to smoke or vape in designated areas.”

Over the first three weeks of the summer, TEOs visited every public sports field, playground, and beach and attended several special events in the City and County of Peterborough. Compliance has generally been good but Ryall says it can be better.

“Our efforts to educate the public are generally well-received but sometimes we need to remind people that lighting up or vaping around children and families is not permitted in Ontario,” she said. “As patrols continue throughout the summer, people found smoking or vaping in a restricted public area can expect to receive a fine.”

The following are places that were observed and met with warnings issued:

  • Quarry Bay Beach - 1 tobacco warning

  • Chandos Beach - 1 vape warning

  • Ennismore Waterfront Park -1 vape warning

  • Beavermead Park and Beach -13 tobacco warnings/1 vape warning

  • Rogers Cove - 3 tobacco warnings

  • Bowers Park - 1 tobacco warning

  • Maple Leaf Park - 2 tobacco warnings

  • Fairbairn & Poplar Park - 1 tobacco warning

  • Quarry Bay Beach -1 tobacco warning

  • Chandos Beach -1 tobacco warning

  • Ennismore Waterfront Park - 2 tobacco warnings

  • Sandy Beach - 2 tobacco warning

  • Peterborough Musicfest - 4 tobacco warnings/1 vape warnings/1 cannabis warning

“Nicotine greatly impacts children and youth’s developing brains,” said Dr. Piggott, PPH Medical Officer of Health. “Nicotine affects learning, memory, and concentration which is why we need to make sure youth don’t have access to these products. Evidence also shows that youth who vape are more likely to begin smoking cigarettes.”

Since January, TEOs have inspected 136 tobacco and vapour product retailers, resulting in 7 charges and 17 warnings for youth gaining access to said products according to the PPH.

They continue to add that there are no safe levels of exposure to second-hand smoke and children and youth are influenced by the behaviour of adults around them.

“Thanks to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act all citizens are able to enjoy the fresh air in our parks, beaches and at sports fields,” said Councilor Lesley Parnell. “It is very much appreciated by so many people when everyone respects our beautiful shared green spaces.”

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Peterborough Police Make Arrests On Three Separate Assault Cases On Tuesday

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Peterborough Police Service has reported and arrested three suspects involved in three separate assault charges that were allegedly committed on Tuesday.

A 51-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident on Tuesday evening.

Officers were reported a domestic incident on Dublin Street. The victim had been physically assaulted and required treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

After the investigation, a 51-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

A 41-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges from a Brock Street incident Tuesday evening.

Officers responded to an assault on Brock Street in the area of George Street. Upon arrival, police learned that a resident in the area was upset noise levelsfrom a group at a nearby parking lot. The victim was assaulted, requiring medical attention and further assessment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm 

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges following a Tuesday night incident.

On Tuesday around 6:30 p.m., a female attempted to stop a male from shoplifting at a Lansdowne Street West local business. The male struck the female in the face with brass knuckles that ledt to other shoppers intervening.

After investigation, a 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with A Weapon

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court August 15.