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Photos: Big Wreck Returns to Peterborough Musicfest To Rock Del Crary Park
/After five years since their last performance at Peterborough Musicfest, Big Wreck returned to town to rock a full Del Crary Park on Wednesday night.
Big Wreck frontman and guitarist Ian Thornley joked with the audience after their opening song about rocking and seating preference.
“These people want to rock and the rest want to just… Chill. And if I had the choice, I would pick… The chair. But I respect your choice,” joked Thornley.
The band played fan favourites such as That Song, Ghosts and Bombs Away. They even played Come Again from other band ‘Thornley’ after the Big Wreck split up in 2003. The band returned after receiving chants of an encore from the elated crowd and finished off their set with The Oaf (My Luck Is Wasted).
An autographed acoustic guitar by Ian Thornley was put up for raffle during the concert and was given to a lucky winner at the end of the night.
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Aug. 18-21
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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Aug. 18 - 21!
4th Line Theatre Presents: The Cavan Blazers
Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre presents ‘The Cavan Blazers,’ written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell.
It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established.
When: Aug. 18 to 19, 6 p.m.
Where: 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook
Tickets: Youth (5-16), $45 and Adults, $50
Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs
See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.
When: Aug. 19, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
HunTer Fondo
We are excited to invite you to join us for an unforgettable ride in memory of John Hunter, a beloved local cycling enthusiast who passed away in 2021. John was a local legend, known and loved far beyond our community for his dedication to cycling and the Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC). To honour his memory, we’re organizing The HunTer Fondo, an event that aims to bring together 250 local and regional riders for a great cause.
Funds raised from this event will support Peterborough Regional Hospital Centre, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, and Peterborough Cycling Club. We’ve designed three routes for cyclists of all levels: the 40K Trial Heaven Ride, 65K Frappe le Rue and the thrilling 125K “It’s going to be a fun ride.” All rides will start and finish at Ashburnham Memorial Park, followed by a BBQ and social at the Heritage Pavilion at the museum.
The Hunter Fondo’s 2023 support of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation & Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) will help shape the future of cardiac care in our region – expanding cardiac services at PRHC to empower world-class treatment, close to home.
Let’s come together to celebrate John’s legacy and support these important causes. We can’t wait to see you there!
When: Aug. 19, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ashburnham Memorial Park
Registration: $75-$85
Peterborough Folk Festival
Join us at Nicholls Oval Park for this annual celebration of music, culture and community. Admission to our inclusive and accessible festival is free, with donations encouraged and appreciated. You can donate at the festival to the friendly volunteers in yellow T-shirts, or anytime (with instant tax receipts for donations of $25 and up) via our CanadaHelps page here. Thank you!
With four stages of live music and lots of other activities, the festival has something for everyone. The Artisan Village features local artisan and craft vendors and community organizations. The Children’s Village has activities and children’s performers. Visit the Food Village to sample foods from a variety of local vendors and the Cameron’s Pavilion to wet your whistle while listening to live music on the Pavilion Stage or on the Main Stage.
The festival gets underway both days at 11:00 am with the Children’s Village, Artisan Village, Food Vendors and Cameron’s Pavilion. Live music begins on the Generation Solar Stage and Cameron’s Pavilion Stage at 12 noon.
The festival is accessible on foot and bike from the Rotary Trail, with valet bike parking available thanks to our friends at B!KE Community Bike Shop. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for details.
When: Aug. 19 - 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Nicholls Oval Park
Tickets: $15 - $30
Bobcaygeon Craft Beer and Food Festival
Over 10 beer and cideries on site, six amazing food vendors, local vendors, artists and makers are also on site.
Limestone Cowboys will be headlining in the Murphy Barn, with Kelly Burrows and Shannon Roszell performing in the Gazebo.
When: Aug. 19, noon - 7 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Settlers’ Village
Tickets: $10-$20
Art Gallery Of Peterborough Presents: Reciprocity: Alice Teichert
Alice Teichert’s paintings are known for their holographic depth and unique luminosity, for their visual poetry and multi-faceted proximity to music. In this survey exhibition spanning four decades of practice, Teichert uses line, shape, and colour to push the edges of legibility to open new realms of dialogue.
Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert studied music, philosophy, visual poetry, visual arts, and printmaking in Belgium and France. She works from her studio in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has built an international career with over 30 solo exhibitions in France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Known for her bold colours and layered transparencies interspersed with script-like line drawings, Teichert’s paintings are noted for their holographic depth. Her works are held in many corporate, private, and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, the Musée de la Ville de Valence (F) and the Museumsquartier of Lübeck (D).
When: Aug. 18 to 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough
Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)
Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Tim & The Glory Boys
Peterborough Musicfest closes out its 36th summer season welcoming explosive Canadian country/bluegrass band Tim & The Glory Boys to Del Crary Park.
Self-described as “a Canadian gang of backwoods hillbillies with world-class facial hair and infectious on-stage energy,” the two-time Juno Award-winning band, and 2021 CCMA Group of the Year and Rising Star nominees, have toured for a decade, sharing the stage with top country, roots and gospel music acts.
Formed in 2013, the band sees front man Tim Neufeld superbly backed by his Glory Boys brethren, among them Colin Trask (dobro/percussion) and Brenton Thorvaldslon (banjo/guitar).
The band’s debut full-length self-titled album released just past in April features five songs that have already achieved Top 40 country radio status and generated some 30 million streams. When You Know You Know has been certified gold with three other tracks – Me Without You, Without A Prayer and Float – appearing on Top 10 playlists. The band’s latest single release is Take Me Backroad, featuring High Valley.
When: Aug. 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Del Crary Park
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: Aug 19, 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: Aug. 19, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Peterborough Petes Announce Dave Lorentz New Team President
/Vice President and alumnus Dave Lorentz has been named the Peterborough Petes’s official President of the Board of Directors during an OHL Board of Governors Meetings announced on Wednesday night.
Dave Pogue (left) and Dave Lorentz (right) during a OHL Board of Governors Meeting. Lorentz was drafted by the Washington Capitals of the NHL but never played a game with them in his professional career. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
“It has been an absolute privilege to have served as the Petes President for the past seven years,” said Pogue. “I am very proud of the accomplishments we, as a team, both on and off the ice have achieved.”
Pogue announced he was retiring from the presidential role at the Petes 2023 Awards Banquet on March 28. He remains on the Board of Directors as Past President and Alternate Governor.
Lorentz played three years for the Petes from 1987 to 1990 and was captain of Peterborough’s 1989 OHL Championship team. He was drafted 145th overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals and represented Team Canada at the 1992 Spengler Cup. The Kitchener-born winger played professionally in Europe and at the University of Waterloo.
“During my tenure as President, I have worked very closely with Dave Lorentz and can assure everyone we will be in very capable hands with him as our leader moving forward,” said Pogue. “His attention to detail, work ethic and tireless passion for the Petes has everyone in our organization excited about the future.”
Lorentz joined the Petes Board of Directors in January of 2013 after serving as President of the Petes Alumni Association. He is a retired high school principal with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and most recently at Adam Scott CVI.
“I am very honoured and proud to be selected as President of the Peterborough Petes,” said Lorentz. “As a former player, I take pride in being a member of this organization and look forward to continuing the tradition and success of those that came before me.
Pogue has been President since 2016, winning an OHL Championship this year and an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2017.
“I want to thank Dave Pogue who has been instrumental in the success of this team over the last seven years as President,” said Lorentz. “Through his leadership, the organization is better prepared to meet the challenges that we will face both on and off the ice moving forward. “
Lorentz will officially be introduced as President of the Board of Directors at a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Peterborough District Sports Hall of Fame.
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Lake Edge Cottages Future-Proofs Property With 110 Solar Panels In Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
/Mother Nature and Lake Edge Cottages are celebrating as the latter has installed 110 solar panels to future-proof its property in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday morning.
(from left to right) Jacob Wildfong, Steve Wildfong, Paulette Prentice, Director General and Anne Wildfong. The Wildfongs own the 12.5-acre property just north of Lakefield. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The panels cover multiple buildings of the resort including a garage and several cottages. They cost roughly $145,000-$150,000 to build but owners of the Wildfong family were awarded $85,000 from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
The Lakefield resort can run on a hybrid power source with solar and hydro moving forward that will save the property on energy costs according to co-owner Jacob Wildfong.
“When the sun goes down, we draw from the hydro grid,” said Wildfong. “During the day, we'll produce more than double what we need on the resort.”
Jacob (right) tours the property, displaying several amenities the cottages have to offer such as pet-friendly facilities, pool and boat launch dock. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Wildfong continues to say that it would be a dream for him if other companies could start to follow suit in creating a more ‘green’ business.
“We're not just protecting the past but we're giving hope to people in the future,” he explained. “For us, we're not saying it's inexpensive to do it but think about the money that people spend on renovating a kitchen. You have to look at this as a renovation. You have to look beyond yourself and you have to think beyond the cost. There is a payback to it.”
To continue the green movement in the resort, Wildfong is promoting the new use of their electric vehicle charging station.
“We're encouraging guests that have vehicles to come and charge up here if they're overnight guests. There's no fee, we're using it as complementary and encouraging people to bring their green vehicles so they can fill up.”
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Trent University To Defend Lacrosse Title at Home As They Host the Baggataway Cup For A Second-Straight Year
/For the second year in a row, Trent University is hosting the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) Baggataway Cup Championship on Nov. 3-5, announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Lexi Thivierge and Trent university.
The Baggataway Cup is the CUFLA playoffs. For the first time in the school’s history, the Trent Excalibur men’s lacrosse team will defend their 2022 Baggataway Cup Champion title.
“Hosting the Baggataway Cup Championship last year was such an honour,” said Leslie Spooner, Trent Athletics interim director. “We are very proud of what the team accomplished last season and we can’t wait to cheer them on again this year as they vie for their second consecutive championship.”
This will be the third time that the men’s team is hosting the national championship, they held the honour in 2012 and last year.
“CUFLA is excited to return to Trent University for the 2023 Baggataway Cup,” said Kevin Caplice, CUFLA commissioner. “It is rare that we host championships back-to-back but with the support the fans showed for CUFLA in 2022 how could we say no when Trent approached us to host again.”
“Last year’s tournament was such a success,” said Sarah Batley, Trent Athletics assistant director. “Seeing a stadium full of lacrosse fans old and young was so encouraging for the student-athletes and for the entire Trent Athletics team. It took a lot of work behind the scenes to host and knowing that it paid off is very rewarding.”
The Baggataway Cup is taking place at Trent’s Justin Chiu Stadium. Ticket details will be announced in the fall.
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Six Nations Chiefs Draw First Blood Against the Peterborough Lakers In Game One Of MSL Final, 10-7
/It was not the start the Peterborough Lakers wanted as the Six Nations Chiefs took game one of the Major Series Lacrosse finals, 10-7, at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagarsville on Tuesday night.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough lakers.
The win puts the series lead 1-0 for the Chiefs in a best of seven.
The first period seemed to looked like a low-scoring affair after Peterborough and Turner Evans scored the only goal for the first 14-and-a-half minutes.
Six Nations turned up the heat by scoring five goals in 4:38 in the last 5:16 of the period to take a commanding 5-1 lead after one.
The second period was more evenly matched as the teams alternated the first four goals then traded a pair of goals, scoring four apiece, making it 9-5 after two. Holden and Taite Cattoni combined for three goals (two and one respectively) while Mike Robinson got one, his second of the playoffs.
Peterborough seemingly found their groove, as they continued their run from last period, ending off with two goals. They got another two from Taite and Kiel Matisz (his first of the playoffs) to make it 9-7. Reigning MSL MVP Lyle Thompson scored 23 seconds after Matisz’s goal with 8:30 left to play for a 10-7 lead. The lakers kept battling but the Chiefs clamped down in net and defensively and held on for the game one win.
“At times we had some good pushback but the effort wasn’t there tonight,” said Robert Hope, Lakers’ captain. “They came out guns a-blazing and they really wanted it. We have to make sure that we’re willing to sacrifice to get what we want and too many times we took shifts off.”
Landon Kells gets his first postseason loss this year with the Lakers while Doug Jamieson picks up the win for Six Nations.
Game two is at the Peterborough Memorial Centre this Thursday with opening faceoff for 8 p.m.
Artisanal Retail Store Handmade Heaven Expands Storefront In Lansdowne Place
/Less than four months after its grand opening, artisanal retail store, Handmade Heaven has expanded its space to accommodate more artists to sell their products at Lansdowne Place on Tuesday morning.
The store could sell products from 90 local artisans prior to the expansion. Owner Sam Milne said he was overwhelmed with how many people were on his waitlist and that expanding his storefront was an easy decision.
“I knew Peterborough was good for artisans and makers but I had no idea that there'd be this many people applying,” he explained. “I had about 150 on the waitlist to get in so when this unit beside my current unit became available, I knew I had to take it up just to get all the makers in there to sell their products in our store.”
The new space helps support up to 145 handmade entrepreneurs with room for the number to grow. More artisans bring more unique products to be sold such as bead paintings, baby clothes, chunky blankets, resin-based works and alpaca apparel.
The expanded storefront is located across from Dollarama on the upper floor, beside the original location. Handmade Heaven first opened on May 1. All artisans and artists keep 100 per cent of the sales in exchange for paying rent to use the retail space.
“You know they're handmade, you know they're local, you're supporting local businesses and you feel good about your purchases,” said Milne.
Local artisans that want to rent space in the store must fill out an application online.
2023 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced; Awards Ceremony Held On Oct. 18
/The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce have announced the finalists for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards which recognize and honour local businesses and business people that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, announced on Wednesday.
Matt Strano of Charlotte Products LTd. (left) was Business Citizen of the Year for 2022. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough and the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce.
The award recipients are being revealed in an awards ceremony at The Venue on Oct. 18. A reception is followed by a ceremony at Showplace Performance Centre. Hosted by Megan Murphy, the event have awards handed out in 22 categories, including the prestigious Business Citizen of the Year.
“The Excellence Awards event is the Chamber’s way of shining a spotlight on the outstanding businesses and business leaders in the City and County of Peterborough,” says Sarah Budd, Chamber President and CEO. “We encourage the community to join us in learning more about our business community at our annual celebration.”
The following are the 2023 Business Excellence Awards Finalists (listed alphabetically):
4-Under-40 Profiles, in memory of Kathy Windrem (winners)
Ashley Bonner
Ashley Flynn
Lauren Hunter
Laura Montague
Businesswoman of the Year (winner)
Nicole Truman (Fox Law Professional Corporation)
Business Citizen of the Year
To be announced
Business Student Leadership Prizes (winners):
Emma Olstad (Trent University)
TBA (Fleming College)
Commercial Development or Renovation
Key Design Inc. (Key Design Inc. Studio & Office)
Peterborough Housing Corporation (Hunt Terraces)
Peterborough Humane Society (Peterborough Animal Care Centre)
Customer First
The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge
Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre
The Willow Studio
Employer of the Year
Engage Engineering Ltd.
Gauvreau | Accounting Tax Law Advisory
Hospice Peterborough
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Cheeks Ahoy
Flossophy Ptbo
Y Drive Canada
Peterborough County Farm Family of the Year (Winner)
Todd & Jennifer Payne & Family (Asphodel Sheep Company)
Green Initiatives
Cheeks Ahoy
The Land Canadian Adventures Inc.
Peterborough Folk Festival
Health & Wellness
Euphoria Wellness Spa
The Spa + Clinic at Fleming College
The Willow Studio
Hospitality
Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites
Nostimo By The Original Greek
Taso's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Local Focus
The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge
New Beginnings Building Services
Peterborough GreenUP
Marketing & Promotion
Community Futures Peterborough
INSPIRE: The Women’s Portrait Project
Showplace Performance Centre
Micro Business
OmniWorx Design
Peterborough Currents Media Inc.
Social Kat Media
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year (Winner)
Imad Mahfouz & Hashem Yakan (Levantine Grill)
Not-for-Profit
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region
Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation
Peterborough Humane Society
Stuart Harrison President's Award
To be announced
Professional Services
Engage Engineering Ltd.
Fox Law Professional Corporation
Lett Architects Inc.
Retail
Living Local Marketplace
Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre
Plant Goals
Skilled Trades
Black Rock Developments
Bruce Maly Plumbing & Drain Services Inc.
Van de Bor Paving Ltd.
Tourism
Kawartha Country Wines
Otonabee Region Conservation Authority
Peterborough Museum & Archives
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Second-Annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Golf Tournament Hits Hole-In-One With Sellout Attendance at Peterborough Golf & Country Club
/There were 144 linksmen that came out to Community Care Peterborough’s second-annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Caring For Our Communities Golf Tournament at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club on Monday.
Pete (left), Tim (middle) and Krista Dalliday (right) at the second-annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Tournament. Their father passed away in 2018. Photo by David Tuan bui.
The event had a goal of $15,000 which was up from last year’s inaugural event of $10,000. Some proceeds went towards the Ennismore and Buckhorn Community Care’s support offices. The 144 golfers that attended were a sellout for this year’s scramble golf tournament.
Other contributions went towards Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program, a volunteer position Dalliday held for several years delivering meals. It provided food to seniors living alone, adults with disabilities unable to cook or get groceries or recently discharged patients from hospitals.
“He touched so many lives in Peterborough, as the voice of the Petes, as a sportscaster and all the roles he had here, he was such a proud person who lived here in the Peterborough area,” said Alicia Vandine, Community Care donor relations. “Community Care aligns so well with him because we care about the folks who live here in the City and County of Peterborough.”
