Gauvreau CPA Kickstarts Peterborough Bigs Children With 101 Filled Knapsacks For Back-To-School

The children of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough (Peterborough Bigs) are getting a head start for their classes this September as they were given 101 backpacks filled with school supplies by accounting firm Gauvreau CPA on Friday.

Savannah Thompson, 10, has her pick of the litter of 101 backpacks in the Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory 'Gears Up for Good' initiative. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The initiative, ‘Gear Up for Good,’ began last year as 73 backpacks were given to local kids affiliated with Peterborough Bigs. New this year, Gauvreau CPA also included complimentary haircuts.

Local promotional supplier Ricart Branded Apparel and Promo, donated water bottles as part of the fully-loaded backpacks.

“Every child deserves the chance to excel in their education and pursue their dreams,” said Robert Gauvreau, Gauvreau CPA founder. “We are humbled by the support of Ricart and our community and we're determined to make this year's 'Gear Up for Good' campaign even more impactful than before.”

Children and parents picked up the supplies throughout the day and selected their knapsacks on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these incredible kids,” said Gauvreau. “By joining forces, we're not only equipping them with school supplies but also with the belief that their dreams are worth pursuing.”

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Kawartha Home & Health Care Services Holding Free Blood Pressure Clinics Every Monday

Kawartha Home & Health Care Services is holding free blood pressure clinics to anyone every Monday.

The clinics are held at their offices located at 320 Water St. Unit #72 in Peterborough. They run from 10 a.m. to noon and again at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The free clinics will run every Monday and continue until further notice.

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Peterborough Police Investigating a Man Robbed By Two People; Wallet and Phone Stolen

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a robbery and seeking the suspect that occurred early Friday morning.

File Photo.

At roughly 1 a.m., general patrol officers were flagged down in the King Street and Stewart Street area about an alledged street-level robbery.  The victim had been walking on Hunter Street near Aylmer Street when he was approached by a woman asking for a cigarette. A man approached on a bike and allegedly brandished a knife at the victim.  The pair made off with the victim’s wallet and cell phone. 

The suspects were described to police as:

Suspect one:

• Female

• Long Blonde or Brown hair

• Slim build

Suspect two:

• Male, white

• Mid 30’s

• Goatee

• Wearing a blue hat and a blue sweater

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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Dietrich Homes Nominated For Two Awards Including Builder of the Year

Dietrich Homes is a finalist for the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA)'s 2023 Awards of Distinction for Builder of the Year (Small Volume) and for Low-Rise Amenity announced on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Dietrich Homes.

The OHBA Awards of Distinction recognizes the creativity, innovation and excellence of land developers, builders, renovators, designers, marketers and service professionals within the Ontario residential construction industry according to a press release.

“Dietrich Homes is thrilled to be announced as a 2023 Builder of the Year (Low Volume) and Low-Rise Amenity finalist,” said Paul Dietrich, Dietrich Homes owner and builder. “We appreciate the recognition from our Industry peers and colleagues of our team efforts and engagement of our Preferred Vendors to deliver an exceptional product with an outstanding client experience.”

The OHBA's 2023 Awards of Distinction ceremony will occur on Sept. 19 in Collingwood, Ontario.

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Peterborough Petes Announce 2023 Training Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have officially announced the schedule for their 2023 Training Camp beginning with fitness testing at Hybrid Sports this Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The camp will have on-ice practices, scrimmages and the annual Maroon vs. White game.

All scrimmages are at the Peterborough Memorial Centre with all welcome to attend. It will also be streamed live on the Petes Facebook Page.

The roster for training camp will be released on Monday. All players will be assigned to one of three teams:

• Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• Team Hybrid (Maroon)

The schedule for Training Camp can be found below:

Tuesday - CLOSED to public

• 12:00 p.m. - Welcome/Registration/Opening remarks

• 2:15 p.m. - Fitness testing at Hybrid Sports

Wednesday - Scrimmages OPEN to public

• 8:30 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 9:20 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 10:10 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• 2:00 p.m. - Scrimmage - East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Thursday - Scrimmages OPEN to public

• 8:30 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs. Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 9:20 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs. Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 10:10 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs. Team Maroon (Maroon)

• 2 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs. Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs. Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - TEast Side Mario’s (White) vs. Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Friday, September 1, 2023 - Maroon and White Game OPEN to public

• 4:05 p.m. - Maroon vs. White Game

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Third Arrest Has Been Made From Homicide Incident Of Shawn Singh On July 2 Last Year

Peterborough Police have informed the public that 35-year-old Eduardo ‘Tito’ Silva of Barrie has been arrested in connection with the death of Shawn Singh on July 2 of last year, announced at the Peterborough Police Service station on Thursday afternoon.

Chief Stuart Betts (pictured) outside the Peterborough Police Service Station informing the public of Eduardo’s arrest in Sault ste. Marie. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Silva was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant that was obtained by the Peterborough Police Service. He was arrested following a joint operation between the Peterborough Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

At roughly 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Silva was located and taken into custody after a two-hour stand-off with police at a Sault Ste. Marie residence.

Following his arrest, police obtained search warrants and conducted them at Silva’s Sault Ste. Marie residence.

“The distance between where Silva is accused of committing his crime and where he was ultimately arrested highlights the fact that crimes and those who commit them transcend regional borders and agencies,” said Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service. “We have become increasingly reliant on cooperation of other agencies, to bring a conclusion to such complex investigations that threaten the safety in our communities.”

Eduardo ‘Tito’ Silva remained at large from the July 2 incident. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

In relation to the homicide in Peterborough and as a result of the investigation, Silva is charged with:

• Second-degree murder

• Discharge a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm with intent

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X2

• Firearm while committing an offence

“This arrest was a testament to the quality police work and professionalism of our members and has made our service proud,” said Chief Hugh Stevenson, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. “We’d also like to thank Peterborough Police Service for their hard work and persistence in this case. Together, we were able to get a violent offender off the streets and into custody,”  

Silva was held for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

Singh was shot in the Park Street North and Sherbrooke Street area just after 2 p.m. on July 2.

The 37-year-old succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving measures by civilians, officers, EMS and medical professionals.

Silva was one of three people who were arrested from the incident. 28-year-old Jack Monine of Peterborough and 36-year-old Rebecca Silva were also arrested.

On Sept. 9, Monine was charged with:

• Second-degree murder

• Accessory after the fact to murder

• Fail to comply with probation

On Sept. 9, Rebecca was charged with:

• Manslaughter with a firearm

• Accessory after the fact to murder

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City Hall Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day For Aug. 31 With Flag Raising Ceremony

In honour of recognizing those who lost their lives to drug use, a purple flag was raised at City Hall in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day held every August 31 on Thursday morning.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The City of Peterborough with Moms Stop The Harm, Peterborough Police and Peterborough Paramedics were in attendance for the event.

Family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one; healthcare workers and support services extending strength and compassion and first responders are also recognized on Aug. 31. The day also highlights the importance of eliminating the stigma and discrimination against anyone who uses drugs.

According to Peterborough Public Health, between Jan. 1 and July 31, Peterborough paramedics responded to 182 suspected opioid-related 911 calls and drugs were responsible for 232 emergency department visits. There have been 43 people suspected to have died from drug poisonings as stated in a press release.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

On Thursday, Moms Stop the Harm Peterborough is hosting a memorial event at Millennium Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It features stories from family members who have lost loved ones, as well as information about substance use, overdose prevention, and harm reduction training. 

Prior to the event, community partners will be hosting flag raisings and harm reduction and naloxone distribution pop-ups throughout the City of Peterborough.

These pop-ups can be found at the following locations:

• Flag Raising – Peterborough City Hall
  Aug. 24 @ 10:00 a.m.

• Peterborough Public Library
  Aug. 25, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  Aug. 29, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Peterborough Square
  Aug. 28, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Peterborough Public Health, 185 King Street
  Aug. 30 @ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Hometown PTBO: Riley Watson On Winning Three Gold Medals In Rowing at the 139th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with competitive rower Riley Watson about his performance at the 139th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, his training regimen and his post-secondary rowing future.

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Registration For the Ennismore Curling Club Is Open

Registration for the 2023-2024 season of the Ennismore Curling Club is now open.

Photo courtesy of the ENnismore Curling Club.

Curlers can register online for League Curling, Learn to Curl and Friday Drop-In Curling.

In-person registration and a club social is taking place on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the club, located at 555 Ennis Rd. in Ennismore. Participants are invited to get a drink and catch up with their friends during this night.

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