CRCC Receives $20,000 Grant From Bell Let's Talk For Therapy For Trauma Survivors

The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund has given a grant of $20,000 to The Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) to provide therapy for trauma survivors.

Photo courtesy of the CCRC.

Types of therapy used for treatment include the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to help people cope with a variety of psychological issues, particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms. Developed in the late 1980s, EMDR has been used effectively to help those impacted by distressing symptoms of PTSD.

“CCRC sees a lot of clients presenting with symptoms of PTSD, many of whom have no other option for professional counselling services,” said Kirsten Armbrust, CCRC executive director. “Support from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund allows us to see these clients sooner, getting them the help they need quickly.”

“Bell Let’s Talk is pleased to provide a $20,000 Community Fund grant to CCRC to support people in Peterborough suffering from trauma,” said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let’s Talk. “The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund supports organizations that are working to create positive change to improve access to mental health care, supports and services for more Canadians in communities around the country.”

Funding from this grant has allowed the CCRC to reallocate our EMDR trained counsellors to those who would most benefit from EMDR treatment.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1

The Fleming Phoenix struggled during their second week in rugby and soccer but the women’s soccer team were able to score their first victory of the season this past weekend.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Fleming Phoenix soccer teams travelled to Northern Ontario this past weekend to face the Cambrian Golden Shield on Saturday and then the Sault College Cougars on Sunday.

The men’s team were routed by Cambrian 8-0 as Phoenix goalkeeper Gabriel Nadeau faced 20 shots in the game. The women’s team also had a rough outing, defeated 10-0 by Cambrian. Goalkeeper Eve Spinks faced 25 shots in that game.

On Sunday, the women got their first win of the season, defeating Sault College 4-1 with three goals from Emma Twohey and a tally from Gemini Prue. Spinks faced six shots on net, stopping five for the win.

The men’s team drew with the Sault College Cougars 2-2 in their match-up on Sunday. Fleming Phoenix goals were scored by Anthony Wonda and Nathaniel Reid-Coke. Goalkeeper Nadeau stopped nine of 11 shots faced.

The men’s and women’s teams play next Wednesday, against the Centennial Colts at the Colts Pitch at Progress Campus. The women take the field at 6 p.m. and the men play at 8:15 p.m.

The Fleming Phoenix Women’s Rugby Sevens were also on the road this past weekend, playing three matches on Saturday.

In their first match, the Phoenix lost 38-10 to the Loyalist Lancers. Theda Anthony and Sydney Hudson both scored tries for Fleming in their losing effort.

The Phoenix lost to the Algonquin Wolves 17-7 in their second match. Montana Rank was the lone Phoenix to score a try.

The Phoenix Women’s Rugby Sevens lost to the St. Lawrence Surge 29-5 in their third match. Hollie Phillips scored the team’s lone try.

The Fleming Phoenix Women’s Rugby Sevens play again during the Oct. 14 and 15 weekend, hosting Durham, Seneca, Conestoga and Humber colleges.

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Second-Annual 'Show and Shine for Spencer Devine" Raises $4,300 for CMHA

Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch (CMHA HKPR) has received a donation of $4,300 from the 2023 Show and Shine for Spencer Devine held on Sept. 10.

Photo courtesy of CMHA HKPR.

The event was created after the passing of Devine in Sept. 2021. It was created to honour his memory and love of cars and support mental health initiatives in the community.

Organized by Devine’s mother and brother, Liz Jeffries-Bradley and Chase Devine, the event brought car and motorcycle enthusiasts from as far as Barrie and Trenton to showcase their vehicles and support the initiative.

This year had a record number of participants and spectators. It featured a display of classic cars, vintage vehicles and custom rides.

The proceeds help develop mental health promotional tools and resources and CMHA's mental health crisis response services. As a result, CMHA can expand its reach and enhance its programs, ensuring that those struggling with mental health challenges receive the support they deserve according to a press release.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in the 2023 Show and Shine for Spencer Devine event and contributed to this remarkable fundraising effort," said Jack Veitch, manager of community engagement and education. "It’s incredible to see all the hard work that was done to make this event happen and is a testament to the generosity and compassion of our community.”

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Week Three Roundup

Week Three of the Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) has finished as the league played their games at Thomas A Stewart Secondary School (TASSS) on Saturday.

Sr Ticats vs Redblacks

KMFL recognized the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation prior to the first game’s kickoff. Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation opened the day and was joined by captains and coaches from the Senior RedBlacks and Roughriders teams. She addressed the fans —many of them were dressed in orange — about the history and importance of the day.

A ceremonial smudging and drumming song was then performed by members of Hiawatha First Nation before kickoff.

The first game saw the Senior RedBlacks defeat the Roughriders 31-12. Levi Paige had the quadfecta, scoring four touchdowns for the RedBlacks. Daniel Consiglio added a single touchdown and Brody Munnings ran in a two-point conversion. Ian Watt and Fox Theobold each scored a touchdown for the Roughriders in their losing effort.

The Tiger Cats won a tight contest, 51-49, over the Argonauts in the second game. Reid Nobes led the Tiger Cats with a whopping five touchdowns. Liam McCartie added two touchdowns and ran in three two-point conversions while Mike Bevan tacked on a single touchdown. Landon Levesque scored three touchdowns for the Argos, kicked three extra points and ran for a pair of two-point conversions. Kurtis Pawlowski found the end zone twice while Theo Edwards and Ethan Bebbington tacked on a single touchdown each.

The Junior RedBlacks defeated the Roughriders 22-0. Lucas Harrington, AJ Galloway and Beau Jannsen all scored single touchdowns. Harley Rock and Galloway each kicked for a convert.

The second Junior game had the Tiger Cats defeat the Argonauts 54-22. Harrison Anchor led the scoring for the TiCats with two touchdowns and five extra points. Benton Gallant, Jack Trull, Jacob Yarrow and Benjamin Carter each had a touchdown. Connor Dodds notched an extra point. Eli Black scored two touchdowns for the Argonauts and made converted two extra points. Sam Kelly found his way into the end zone for a score.

Halfway through the regular season, the RedBlacks are leading the Junior Division and the Tiger Cats are at the top of the the Senior Division.

KMFL is running their first Friday Night Lights games since 2019 this Friday. Guest host announcers Jordan Mercier and Gabe Robinson (Former Toronto Argonaut and Grey Cup Champion) are serving as the broadcast team for the play-by-play and colour commentating respectively. Junior action kicks off at 6 p.m. and the Seniors begins at 7:30 p.m. as the Argonauts and RedBlacks battle it out.

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Peterborough Paralympic Athlete Cody Caldwell Nominated to National Wheelchair Rugby Team For Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games

Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell has been named as one of 12 wheelchair rugby athletes nominated to represent Canada at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games announced by the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Wheelchair Rugby Canada announced on Monday.

Canada expects to send a team of approximately 140 athletes to the games. File Photo.

The following are the 12 representatives:

1. Cody Caldwell – Peterborough, Ont.

2. Patrice Dagenais – Embrun, Ont.

3. Matt Debly – Windsor, Ont.

4. Byron Green – Victoria, B.C.

5. Trevor Hirschfield – Parksville, B.C.

6. Rio Kanda Kovac – Toronto, Ont.

7. Anthony Létourneau – Boisbriand, Que.

8. Zak Madell – Okotoks, Ab.

9. Travis Murao – Toronto, Ont.

10. Eric Rodrigues – Mississauga, Ont.

11. Patrice Simard – Quebec City, Que

12. Mike Whitehead – Windsor, Ont.

The Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games will occur on Nov. 17 to 26 in Santiago, Chile. The wheelchair rugby tournament in Santiago will take place from Nov. 18 to 23, with the winner earning a spot in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games next summer.

The current list of athletes nominated to the team can be found online. The approved final roster will be announced closer to the start of the Games according to a press release.

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Peterborough Petes Name General Manager Michael Oke to Vice President of Operations In Five-Year Deal

Peterborough Petes general manager Michael Oke had been granted extra responsibilities as he signed a five-year deal with the team to become their vice president of operations in addition to his current role announced by the team on Tuesday afternoon.

Oke has been the Petes’ full-time general manager since Feb. 14, 2013. He served as interim general manager for four months prior to being given the permenent position. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“Coming off an OHL Championship, we needed to ensure that we had a plan in place to get back to the Memorial Cup and we believe Mike can help us to achieve that plan,” said Dave Lorentz, Petes president. “The General Manager’s duties are more than just drafts and trades; the administrative part of the job has increased year after year with new policies and issues that arise from the league. Mike has the experience to navigate through these issues as well as working with our coaching staff to draft and find the players needed to make us competitive.”

The contract will run until June 2028 as he takes over the vacant role formerly held by Burton Lee. The latter left the organization in early August to accept a position as director of game operations with the Provincial Women’s Hockey League.

“Although our intent was to look for a replacement to fill the vacant business lead role, over the last four to five weeks we were very pleased to observe the growth in our staff and their initiative to take on a larger role in their departments,” said Lorentz. “Their talent and skill levels allowed the Board to reassess the business structure and reevaluate the posting. In the end, the Board felt that with Mike’s guidance, the Business staff will grow and prosper under this new reorganization.”

“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Peterborough Petes executive board for the trust and commitment that they have shown me,” said Oke. “It’s exciting to formalize an extension with the Petes and I look forward to continuing the work we’ve been doing on the ice and in the community.”

He originally joined the Petes in 2010 as the manager of player personnel in April. Oke was promoted to director of player personnel in July of the same year.

“I would also like to thank (head coach) Rob Wilson, as well as members of our hockey operations staff for the strong relationships we’ve formed over the past number of years,” he said. “We’ve built a strong team in hockey operations with our coaching, medical, training and scouting staff. We've also built an equally strong staff with the business department and I’m looking forward to working closely with that group as well.”

The Petes have promoted Patrick O’Connor as director of player personnel/assistant Coach to assist with some of the general manager duties. Patrick has been with the teams since 2019 as an assistant coach. Along with his duties on the ice, he is now the key contact for players off the ice. Patrick will also assist with the CHL Import Draft, especially with establishing a stronger European scouting presence as a British native.

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City Council to Reduce Speed Limit On Woodglade Boulevard; Installing Crosswalks Where Child Died In March

City Council has endorsed reducing the speed limit from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour and implementing a Community Safety Zone on Woodglade Boulevard between Sherbrooke Street and Kawartha Heights Boulevard and installing crosswalks near the area where a child was struck by a vehicle and died in March.

File Photo.

A traffic operational review was conducted on the Council’s direction to assess the existing traffic conditions on Woodglade Boulevard between Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street according to a press release. The technical assessment included a review of vehicle speed and volume, collision history, intersection sightlines and pedestrian activity.

It showed that vehicle speed and volume are comparable to other high-capacity collector roadways in Peterborough. Three collisions have been reported in the past six years.

The Intersection sightline review recommends reducing the posted speed limit or provide advance warning signs for northbound drivers.

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Kawartha Lacrosse Hosting Exhibition Game With Team Kenya; Donations Sought For Visiting Team

Kawartha Lacrosse is hosting special visitors as their U19 team is playing an exhibition game against the Kenya Women’s U19 team at Fleming College on Wednesday night.

Team Kenya during the 2019 World Lacrosse Women's U19 World Championship at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lacrosse.

The game is running from 8 - 9 p.m.

Kawartha Lacrosse is asking for the following items to be donated to Team Kenya:

• Sticks (new or used)

• Goggles (used)

• Sports Bras

• Any lacrosse apparel (shirts from tournaments, shorts, pennies, etc.)

• Personal care/feminine hygiene products

• Running shoes

• Any old lacrosse or hockey equipment bags to carry the donations

• Money

Those not attending but who want to donate can bring them to the Immaculate Conception School office on 76 Robinson St. between 8 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily until gameday.

Kenya competed in the 2019 World Lacrosse Women's U19 World Championship in Peterborough as the first African team to compete internationally. The team had received an education, health benefits and an opportunity that other females in their country would not experience according to Kawartha Lacrosse.

The Kenyan team arrived in Canada on Tuesday night.

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Fleming Student Administrative Council Seeking Sponsors To Aid Student Food Insecurity

Fleming Student Administrative Council (SAC) is seeking sponsors for their monthly ‘Lunch Grab&Go’ initiative to help combat student food insecurity.

Photo courtesy of Fleming SAC.

The program provides free lunches for Fleming students especially to those who struggle to afford food daily according to a Fleming SAC representative.

“Times are tough right now and every little bit helps,” according to a Fleming SAC statement. “Help feed Fleming students so they can focus on school and no\tw where their next meal is going to come from.”

Sponsors will have their logo on display to SAC’s marketing to create brand awareness for the event in exchange for sponsorship.

Potential sponsors can e-mail info@flemincsac.ca for more information.

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