Photos: Fresh Radio Celebrates Fifth Anniversary and 1,005th Episode of 'Fresh Mornings With Pete & Dani'

It was a fitting moment for media personalities Dani Guppy and Pete Dalliday as they hit the fifth anniversary of their radio show 'Fresh Mornings With Pete & Dani,’ recording their 1,005th episode with 100.5 FM Fresh Radio on Thursday morning.

An unexpected champagne cork pop leads to a bubbly surprise for Dani Guppy (left) and Pete Dalliday (right). All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Friends, family and colleagues came to celebrate the milestone just outside the Global News/Corus Entertainment station on Monaghan Road.

Guppy and Dalliday were showered with gifts and congratulations on reaching their milestones.

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Kawartha Downs Hosting 'The Battle of Quebec VS. Ontario' Truck and Tractor Pull On Labour Day Weekend

‘The Battle of Quebec VS. Ontario’ truck and tractor pull is hitting Kawartha Downs this Labour Day weekend in a two-day event for Saturday and Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Kawartha Downs.

Gates open at 4 p.m. with pulls beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pullers can register at 4 p.m. on the day of the competition or can call Rod Cochrane at 905-243-1124.

The tractor pull marks the end of the summer events season for Kawartha Downs, but plans are already in the works for this fall and winter according to said Summer Nickerson-Hagen, Kawartha Downs marketing director.

“Management is already planning for some smaller events in the fall and winter,” she said. “And of course, planning the 2024 season that we are already so excited for. Stay tuned for some big announcements this fall/winter.”

Harness racing is still scheduled for Friday and Saturday night races resume on Sept. 9 through Sept. 23.

Admission to the pulls is $20 for general admission, $10 for children (ages two-11), and a newly-added weekend pass for all ages is $35. Tickets are available online via kawarthadowns.com/events or at the gate. Guests can still expect free parking onsite, bleacher seating, beer tents, and food trucks.

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Police Seeking Missing 50-Year-Old Man Last Seen On Saturday

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking information in locating missing 50-year-old Christopher Bertrand who was last seen on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police.

Bertrand was last seen at his residence in the area of Royal Drive and Marina Boulevard and was last spoken to on Sunday. Police believe he is driving a grey 2019 Jeep Cherokee with the attached Ontario licence plate ‘CFBP351’.

Bertrand is described as:

• White male

• 5'11"

• 200 lbs.

• Brown/grey, wavy hair

• Brown eyes

His family and police are concerned for his well-being.

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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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 1-4

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this Labour Day weekend from Sept. 1-4!

Kawartha Downs Presents: 'The Battle of Quebec VS. Ontario' Truck and Tractor Pull

Gates open at 4 p.m. with pulls beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pullers can register at 4 p.m. on the day of the competition or can call Rod Cochrane at 905-243-1124.

Guests can still expect free parking onsite, bleacher seating, beer tents, and food trucks.

When: Sept. 2 - 3, 4 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: General Admission, $20; Children, $10; All-weekend pass, $35

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: Sept. 1, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

Scottish Tea at Hutchison House Museum

Celebrate Martha Hutchison’s birthday with Scottish Tea Season!

Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes freshly baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonad, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas.

This year Hutchison House Museum would like to give a big Thank You to LLF Lawyers for sponsoring our Scottish Tea program. For more information or to reserve a seat please contact the museum at info@hutchisonhouse.ca or phone us at 705-743-9710.

When: Sept. 3 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Hutchison House Museum

Tickets: $12 for Adults/Youth and $8 for Children

Peterborough Petes Training Camp Maroon & White Game

Check out the annual Maroon vs. White game between the Peterborough Petes training camp roster.

When: Sept. 1, 4:05 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre

Tickets: Free

Hastings Eighth -Annual Medieval Festival

The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend.

Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec.

Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival.

Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting.

Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat.

Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons

Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far.

Saturday September 2, 2023

• Muffin Hat Music from Toronto (see description below)

• Royal Canadian Falconry

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Sword Fighting Groups

• Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP

• The Canton of Petra Thule (SCA)

• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Sunday September 3, 2023

• Unicorn

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor

• Sword Fighting Groups

• Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP

• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Monday September 4, 2023

• Pirate vs Knight Battle (show)

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor

• Chris Devlin Pirate Musician

• Sword Fighting Groups

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival all weekend

There are also some amazing Merchants:

• Avani Creations Inc

• DracCoilz

• Fortune Teller Avril

• Iron Phoenix Armoury

• Magpie Costumes

• The Wooden Blacksmith

• Top o' the Hill Jewellery

• Trollkarl Armory

• Upper Canada Leather

Also some Artisans:

• Blacksmith by Douglas Morlock

• Wool Loom demo by River

Sword Fighting Groups:

• SCA: The Canton of Petra Thule

• LARP: Linnagond, Peterborough Amtgard

• HEMA: Ironwood Sword School

• HEMA: SHARP

• Buhurt: Wakinyan Quebec

• MACE: Blades of Glory

• IMCF: Blades of Glory

When: Sept. 2 - 4, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

Where: Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Education 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: Sept. 2, 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: Sept. 2, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square

Several Peterborough Services To Be Closed Or On Modified Operating Hours For Labour Day

Several City facilities will be offering modified service or be closed on Labour Day Monday.

File Photo.

City Hall

City Hall offices, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office, will be closed. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.

Garbage, recycling and green waste

There will be no change to curbside collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste.

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot and the Peterborough County and City Waste Management Facility (landfill) will be closed on Monday.

The Pido Road Recycling Depot remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Arenas Division

Healthy Planet Arena, Kinsmen Arena and the Peterborough Memorial Centre will be closed for ice rentals on Monday. Peterborough Memorial Centre will host the Peterborough Petes training camp.

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on Monday.

To stay up-to-date with what's happening at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, please visit www.agp.on.ca or visit their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (X).

Peterborough Museum and Archives

The Peterborough Museum and Archives and gift shop are open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday.

Peterborough Public Library

The Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Monday.

Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.

Peterborough Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on September 4. Please visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.

Sport and Wellness Centre

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be open on Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To contact the Recreation Division or Wellness Centre, please phone 705-742-0050 or email rec@peterborough.ca.

Marina

The Peterborough Marina office will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 4.

To contact the Marina, please phone 705-742-0050 or email marina@peterborough.ca.

City splash pads

City splash pads will be operational September 4 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Provincial Offences office

The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on September 4. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.

Social Services office

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed.

Emergency shelter services remain open: call 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays.

Child care centres

City-operated child care centres will be closed on September 4.

Peterborough Airport

The Airport hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 4.

Public Works

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Hometown Goalie Masen Johnston Ready To Crack Peterborough Petes Roster During Training Camp

After getting his name called in this year’s Ontario Priority Selection, hometown goalie Masen Johnston is ready to crack the team roster with the Peterborough Petes as the team is going through a four-day training camp that started Tuesday and will end on Friday.

JOhnston has been with the AAA Peterborough Petes since Novice and was a participant in this year’s OHL cup. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The team went through fitness testing and orientation at Hybrid Sports on Tuesday prior to the day one scrimmage that began Wednesday morning.

The 16-year-old Peterborough native was paired with OHL champion and playoff MVP goaltender Michael Simpson to represent Team Hybrid Sports for team scrimmages. It was a dream for Johnston to learn from and play backup to a championship goalie.

“Being able to be with a veteran goalie like that (Simpson), a guy that's been around the league and has been producing around the league too so it's just awesome,” said Johnston. “Hopefully, I can pick up a couple of things from him.”

The 6 ft. 186-lbs. goaltender got his first taste of Petes action in his scrimmage game against Team Sign-a-Fied on Wednesday morning. Simpson played just under 13 minutes of the 25-minute scrimmage before Johnston got on the ice to round out the game. He and Simpson combined for a shutout and a 3-0 victory over Team Sign-a-Fied.

“It's awesome putting on the maroon and white jersey. It's special. There's a lot of history behind the logo,” explained Johnston. “I just want to make the lineup and make a difference in the community too and be an all-around-team player.”

Johnston was taken 112th overall as Peterborough’s fourth pick in the sixth round from the U16 Minor AAA Peterborough Petes in this year’s Ontario Priority Selection. He was the winning goalie for the Petes when they won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championship on March 19 in triple overtime. He was also a finalist in the Steve Richey Cup in January.

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Market Hall Gets New Lighting Equipment and Projector With Ontario Grant

Since Market Hall Performing Arts Centre received a $149,100 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) late last year, the venue was able to purchase a projector and new lighting equipment to improve visibility and accessibility for future arts presentations.

(From left to right) Joe Grant, Market Hall Board Chair; MPP Dave Smith; Chad Hogan, Market Hall general manager and Jennifer Cavanagh, Market Hall Board member. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Market Hall invited Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP — who presented the grant — back to see what improvements were made from the grant.

“It is great to see the results of the work that Market Hall has been able to do thanks to this grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “These funds have allowed Market Hall Performance Art Centre to advance their facility and continue to serve the community by providing a space for everyone to enjoy.”

The grant allowed Market Hall to purchase and install a state-of-the-art projector for film and theatre performances. The theatre was also able to cover the cost for buying and installing new, state-of-the-art lighting elements. These upgrades will help extend the life of the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre and provide the community with a terrific space for arts performances according to Chad Hogan, Market Hall general manager.

“We want to say thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous support of the arts and culture in Peterborough,” he said. “Filmmakers and community groups alike will be able to screen their films with the highest quality available. And the lighting will improve the visual aesthetic for performances. So, overall, it’s a tremendous visual upgrade for the space.”

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Riverview Park and Zoo Beloved 10-Year-Old Capybara Pablo Passes Away

Pablo, the beloved capybara of Riverview Park and Zoo has passed away according to staff in a press release sent out on Wednesday morning.

File Photo.

The 10-year-old capybara arrived from the Toronto Zoo in 2015.

The Animal Health Team had been monitoring Pablo closely as his health had started to deteriorate. The consulting veterinarian and Animal Health Team provided treatment and care promptly, Pablo passed away Tuesday morning. He died from complications arising from several age-related conditions according to a press release.

The park released this statement regarding Pablo’s passing:

“Pablo was loved greatly by both our visitors and staff… …We would like to thank our staff and Dr. John Sallaway for their assistance with Pablo’s ongoing treatment and care. Pablo will be greatly missed by our community. The Park and Zoo would like to extend their gratitude for the public’s continuous support and appreciation of Pablo.”

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46-Year-Old Peterborough Man Wanted On a Warrant Arrested

A 46-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant was arrested Tuesday afternoon as reported by the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 12:38 p.m., an officer was on an unrelated call for service and observed a man walking in the George Street and Rink Street area. The officer recognized him and was aware of his outstanding warrant.

The 46-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and released on an appearance notice. The accused is scheduled for court on Sept. 19, 2023.

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Peterborough Petes Wrap Up Day One of Training Camp

Peterborough Petes 2023 Training Camp kicked off training camp at the Hybrid Sports facility with introductions, medicals and fitness testing on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

An orientation session was held for players and their families and was led by Michael Oke, Petes general manager before the players split off into medical testing, headshots and fitness testing.

“It was a great start to camp today with everyone working hard in the gym at Hybrid,” said Oke. “We’re looking forward to seeing that hard work carry over on the ice tomorrow as scrimmages begin.”

During the fitness testing portion of training camp, Donovan McCoy, Braydon McCallum, Owen Beck, Chase Lefebvre and Sam McCue all featured in multiple top threes. The top performing Petes in each fitness category were as follows:

300-yard Shuttle Run (two heats)

1. Sam McCue 51s, 54s

2. Jax Dubois 52s, 56s

3. Raymond Thurston 52s, 58s

Vertical Jump

1. Donovan McCoy 34.4”

2. Braydon McCallum 33.4”

3. Owen Beck 33.2”

Broad Jump

1. Owen Beck, Braydon McCallum 10’

2. Liam Sztuska, Rheydan McCoy 9’11”

3. Chase Lefebvre 9’9’’

Pull-ups

1. Brennan Faulkner 25 reps

2. Quinton Pagé, Owen Beck 24 reps

3. Jace McGrail 23 reps

5-10-5 Shuttle Run

1. Donovan McCoy, Maximus Macerollo 5.14s

2. Sam McCue, Braydon Mccallum 4.15s

3. Chase Lefebvre 4.22s

20-Yard Dash

1. Braydon McCallum 2.56s

2. Donovan McCoy 2.57s

3. Chase Lefebvre 2.58s

Wednesday and Thursday’s scrimmages are streamed live on the Petes Facebook page.

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