Trent Valley Archives Hosting Inaugural Tour of Little Lake Cemetery On Aug. 31

Trent Valley Archives is providing a special tour of Little Lake Cemetery for the first time scheduled for Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. announced on Tuesday.

Historian Dennis Carter-Edwards (left) and Karen Carter-Edwards (right) are noted historians within the Peterborough Area. Photo courtesy of Trent Valleyt Archives.

George Morrow and Fanny McLeod, portrayed in the first person by historians Dennis and Karen Carter-Edwards will share stories of their fellow residents in this historic ‘City of the Dead.’

Stories of wealthy merchants, politicians, clergy and athletes or Civil War vets, leading ladies and ordinary folk who have been laid to rest at Little Lake Cemetary will be told during the tour.

This tastefully designed landscape which is home to many fascinating personalities is the final resting place to many of Peterborough’s former citizens and provides a beautiful backdrop to many interesting tales of the local area and beyond according to a press release.

This tour runs rain or shine. Tickets are available online, by calling the office at 705-745-4404 or by emailing admin@trentvalleyarchives.com. The cost is $20 per person and registration and payment in advance is required.

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Peterborough Concert Band Holding Special Performance to Benefit PATH On Oct. 15

The Peterborough Concert Band is holding a special musical program, ‘The PATH Forward’ to benefit Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) for Oct. 15 at Market Hall.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Concert Band.

The performance is conducted by Juno-nominated Music Director Saman Shahi as Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy will guide the audience through a program that features big band standards, classical gems, new compositions and vocals.   

The proceeds benefit PATH to help provide transitional housing for unsheltered citizens in Peterborough. 

The performance runs from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Market Hall, located at 140 Charlotte St. A reception will follow the performance. Tickets are $44 (including HST and fees) and are available through Market Hall online.

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Peterborough Lakers In 3-0 Series Deficit After Being Routed 13-5 By Six Nations Chiefs

The Peterborough Lakers Drive For Five is in jeopardy as they are on the brink of elimination following a 13-5 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagarsville. The Lakers are behind 3-0 in the MSL Finals.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers and Chiefs split two goals apiece in the opening frame including a a shorthanded goal from Taite Cattoni and power play goal from Randy Staats (who scored both Chiefs goals this period). Thomas Hoggarth rounded out the period with a goal and the teams were tired 2-2.

MSL MVP Lyle Thompson got the ball rolling for Six Nations to open up the period, scoring his 14th of the playoffs. The Lakers seemingly found their groove as Hoggarth scored the next two goals on the power play including a hat trick to put Peterborough ahead 4-3. Holden Cattoni added another goal for the Lakers and had a 5-3 lead early in the second.

It went downhill for Peterborough from there as Six Nations played championship-calibre lacrosse from there. They responded with four straight goals to round out the period and had a 7-5 lead into the third.

The Lakers could not stop the bleeding as they were shut out in the third period while allowing six goals for 10 consecutive scores from the Chiefs. The Lakers could not score in the last 34:57 of the game. Six Nations easily won game three with a 13-5 win and have a 3-0 series lead over the Peterborough Lakers.

Landon Kells takes the loss in net for the Lakers while Doug Jamieson gets the win for Six Nations.

The Lakers are looking to avoid elimination and the sweep on Wednesday night as Game Four is back at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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United Way Announces 2023 Community Campaign Cabinet

United Way Peterborough & District has introduced their Community Campaign Cabinet members for their upcoming 2023 campaign, announced on Monday morning.

The cabinet members during a break from a meeting to walk through thier 2023 campaign plans. Photo by David Tuan bui.

This year’s cabinet includes 25 members for the 2023 campaign including six new additions.

The following are the cabinet members:

• Jim Hendry, Campaign Cabinet Chair

• Dr. Marcus Harvey, Past Cabinet Chair

• Maryam Monsef, Women United Chair

• Darcy Bonner, Community Ambassador

• Brian Desbiens, Community Ambassador

• Galen Eagle, PVNCCDSB

• Coby Fewings, Scotiabank

• Dr. Bruce Gibson, Community Ambassador

• Marg Glenn, Community Ambassador

• Tracy Keough, RBC

• Greg Kidd, KPRDSB*

• Lawrence Lam, Trent University*

• Richard Lambert, BMO

• Scott Mancini, Ashburnham Realty,

• Jen McFarlane, City of Peterborough*

• Amanda, Pinder, RBC

• Dr. Stephan Ragaz, Community Ambassador*

• Paul Rellinger, PTBO Performs Event

• Heather, GM Financial

• Sebastien Tinor-Roy, TD Bank

• John Townsend, Peterborough Police Service*

• Shirley Turner, Community Ambassador*

• Jim Russell, UWP, CEO

• Anne Ondercin, UWP

• Sara Mountenay, UWP

*denotes new member

The Cabinet is a hands-on team that makes decisions around campaign strategies, communications with donors, making workplace visits and even organization according to a press release.

“We fund 20 different community agencies. Some of them are small and can't afford to do fundraising on their own,” said Hendry. “Some of them big but we give them a fair bit of money. The organizations we fund affect everyone in the community in some way, homelessness, food insecurity and literacy.”

The 2023 campaign kicks off at the Healthy Planet Arena on Sept. 6.

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Canadian Mental Health Association Holding Open House For New HOPE Learning Centre On Aug. 31

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (CMHA HKPR’s) Helping Others Through Peer Education (HOPE) Learning Centre is showcasing their new space with an open house in Peterborough Square for Aug. 31.

The open house runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with everyone invited to attend at 360 George St. N., Unit 27.

The Centre launched last year and provides educational courses about mental health and well-being that promote recovery, hope, empowerment, possibility and connection according to a press release. There are courses for those who have lived experience with a mental health concern.

Courses are offered in-person and virtually. The new space is for in-person learning to Peterborough residents and the surrounding areas. Lindsay already has a HOPE Learning Centre for any Kawartha Lakes residents.

“The H.O.P.E. Learning Centre brings innovative mental health and wellness programming to the communities we serve and we are excited to have our own new space here in Peterborough,” said Christine Crough, manager of peer initiatives and employment supports. “The new space will allow us to offer more opportunities for connection and in-person learning.”

The centre is available for anyone 16 or older and living with a mental health concern. It can be beneficial for people who are looking to connect with others and could benefit from the support and guidance in making choices in their recovery journey as stated by CMHA.

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Police Seeking Suspect Involved Alleged Break and Enter and Theft

Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a break and enter incident to a residence in the Brown Street and Monaghan Road area on Friday night.

At roughly 10:15 p.m., officers were called to a break and enter in progress. Upon arrival, No one was at the house and officers heard a noise from the back of the home.  Police suspect the culprit may have fled with an item from a tent in the backyard.

The suspect was described to police as:

• white male

• wearing all black clothing

• black gloves

• approximately 40 years old

Officers, including K9 searched the area, however, the suspect was not located. No injuries were reported.

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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Peterborough Petes Alumnus and Director Pat Casey Passes Away at 84

Peterborough Petes alumnus and longtime Director Pat Casey passed away peacefully on Saturday at the age of 84, reported by the team on Sunday.

The Kirkland Lake, Ont. native was one of the original members of the Peterborough Petes organization, suiting up for the Peterborough TPT’s in their inaugural season in 1956-57 and played for three seasons and won Peterborough’s first J. Ross Robertson Cup and Memorial Cup berth in 1958-59. After the Petes, Casey would go on to win an NCAA Championship in 1961 with Michigan Tech, and a USHL Championship in 1965 with the Waterloo Blackhawks.

After his playing career, Pat returned to Peterborough in 1971. Eight years later, he became a member of the Petes the Board of Directors. This resulted in a 40-year tenure that included stints as vice president (1979-84), president (1984-87 and 1997-2002), as well as Treasurer which he held for a decade before retiring in 2016.

During his Board of Directors tenure, Casey was part of the introduction of the OHL Scholarship Program, Peterborough’s hosting of the 1996 Memorial Cup, 2011 Hockey Day in Canada and support for former Petes President Dave Pogue in the launch of the OHL’s Talk Today Mental Health Awareness Program.

In 2016, he won the Bill Long Award for Distinguished Service presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contributions to the OHL.

In honour of Casey’s contributions to the Petes, the team is recognizing him by wearing special decals on their helmets this season. The team will also be honouring Casey on the ice with details to come according to a press release.

Pat Casey’s obituary and service information can be found online.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Peaceful Journey, Couture Candy, Katchiwano Golf and Peterborough Chamber

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…

The mother and son team of Desiree Lodge and Robert Grabarczyk recently launched Peaceful Journey End of Life Doula Services.

Their services include Advance Care Planning, Bedside Companioning, Respite for Caregivers and Family, Supportive Home Cleaning, Transitioning to Long Term Care packing and delivery of belongings to the Care facility, Logistical Support such as Picking up groceries, dog walking, and meal prep, and Legacy Projects such as Autobiography, Cookbooks, Legacy Letters, Photo Album / Treasure Box, and Memory Pillows.

Lisa Couture of Couture Candy and Jennifer Wight of Emily Mae’s Cookies and Sweets are teaming up to add Emily Mae’s to the Couture shelves.

You’ll find the full range of cookies, cakes, macarons, and all of Emily Mae’s favorites available daily in the Couture candy shops, starting this Saturday. Couture Candy has two locations in Peterborough, 386 George St. downtown and in Lansdowne Place. They are celebrating the Grand Opening of their new Belleville location, also this Saturday, in the Quinte Mall.

Katchiwano Golf Club recently reopened under new owners.

The Ault family has installed Jesse Grespan as the Club Manager and the team has been hard at work getting the course refreshed and open. An 18-hole round is just $45, $55 with a cart, nearly half that after three o’clock. They have all sorts of plans for the future so find and follow Katchiwano Golf Club on Facebook or Instagram.

Congratulations to all the finalists for the annual Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Tickets are now on sale for the Oct. 18 event at The Venue and Showplace in categories such as retail, entrepreneurial spirit, marketing and promotion, local focus, green initiatives and more. The Chamber also introduces 4 young entrepreneurs in the 4 under 40 category, the Farm Family of the Year, and they cap off the night honouring the Business Citizen of the Year. See the complete list of finalists and get your tickets at pkexcellence.ca.

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Peterborough Museum & Archives Tourism Named Award Finalist For Tourism

The Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) is a finalist in the “Tourism” category for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, organized annually through the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday.

File Photo.

The Business Excellence Awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and prosperity within the community in categories such as: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Local Focus, and Green Initiatives.

The Tourism category recognizes organizations with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in attracting tourists to the Peterborough and Kawarthas area according to The City of Peterborough. Considerations include guest services, marketing and unique promotions, quality of facilities, signage, and staff and volunteer knowledge.

“There are many reasons why the Peterborough Museum & Archives is worthy of this distinction,” says Dustin McIlwain, PMC visitor experience coordinator. “Naturally, tourists to the area might want to learn more about the place they are visiting, and the PMA is a great place to acquire those stories. However, the PMA takes it a step further by offering interesting programming and events, engaging exhibitions and gallery spaces that are welcoming to all.”

The PMA’s current exhibition, “To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860” has been a significant attraction from a tourism perspective according to McIlwain.

“Extensive work went into creating this important exhibition, including contributions from the six Mississauga Nations, the Royal Collection Trust in England, and the Department of Canadian Heritage to name a few,” he said. “Together, we’re reconnecting a piece of tangible cultural heritage to the descendants of those who created them. It has produced multiple opportunities for learning and relationship-building which will have a positive impact on our community long after the exhibition comes to end. For now, we will continue to welcome visitors from near and far to see these gifts.”

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony scheduled for Oct. 18 at The Venue.

Admission to the Peterborough Museum & Archives is by donation.

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Campbellford Memorial Hospital To Celebrate 70th Anniversary With Parking Lot BBQ Lunch

Campbellford Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 70th-anniversary celebration with food, games, activities for children, special guests and more at their main parking lot on Aug. 26.

The hospital was established in 1953. They provide acute care services including a Special Care Unit, Endoscopy Surgical Suite, Diagnostic Imaging Department, Laboratory, numerous Out-Patient Clinics, 24/7 Emergency Department and numerous community programs including Mental Health, GAIN, and Supportive Housing. File photo.

The anniversary festivities run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main parking lot at the hospital. All are invited to join the celebration.

Highlights of the event include:

• BBQ lunch, cake, cotton candy and more.

• Exciting games and activities for children.

• Speeches reflecting on the hospital's history and the contributions of staff, volunteers and community members.

• Sneak peek at some of future redevelopment plans.

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