Cavan-Monaghan Hosting Free Outdoor Screening of ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

/

Cavan Monaghan Township is hosting a free outdoor screening of the hit film ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre this Thursday.

Screenshot.

Families are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for the event. Pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. with the film beginning at 8:15 p.m.

Concessions are available at the event. In case of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

/ /
,

David Tuan Bui


Fifth-Annual Lock & Paddle Hits Peterborough Lift Lock This Saturday

/

Parks Canada’s fifth-annual Lock & Paddle event is welcoming back paddlers and spectators at the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada this Saturday at 3 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

This year’s theme ‘Lift Your Spirits,’ invites paddlers and attendees to show us what makes them happy! Paddlers get to experience going down the Lift Locks and paddling through the canal. This free all-ages event invites anyone to decorate their vessel, wear a costume or have fun.

To participate, registrants can go apply online.

Beginners or those with accessibility needs can enter the waterway at the Visitor Centre on-site at the event. Canoes can be launched at the following places:

There is no parking available at the Peterborough Lift Lock or Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre (except for vehicles with Handicapped Accessible signage). A paddle craft drop-off option is available at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre.

Parking options nearby

This is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event that will happen rain or shine.  

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Kawartha Hypnosis Celebrating Grand Re-opening and Five-Year Anniversary On Sept. 14

/

Kawartha Hypnosis is coming back in style as they are holding its grand re-opening and celebrating its five-year Anniversary Celebration for Sept. 14.

Master Hypnotist Rebecca O’Rourke speaking in front of members of the Women’s Business Network. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Hypnosis.

The celebration will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon followed by a tour of the newly updated clinic in Downtown Peterborough at 351 Charlotte St.

Food and refreshments will be provided. Master hypnotist, Rebecca O'Rourke is also offering a free workshop to the community on Hypnosis for Health and Happiness.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.