Peterborough Petes Konnor Smith Suspended Four Games, Team Fined $2,000 From Post-Game Brawl Against Brantford Bulldogs

Peterborough Petes defenceman Konnor Smith has been suspended for four games while the team has been fined $2,000 after a post-game brawl against the Brantford Bulldogs from Saturday’s game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Ontario Hockey League made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after Petes forward Chase Lefebvre had scored the walk-off overtime goal on Bulldogs’s goalie Matteo Drobac. Connor Lockhardt had made the assist on the play but was shoved from behind by Bulldogs’s defenceman Lucas Moore milliseconds after the goal was scored. That push sparked both clubs to clear the benches and confront each other on the ice.

Several scuffles ensued but Smith and Brantford’s Noah Roberts squared off in the middle of the ice.

The League suspended Moore and Roberts for two games while fining Brantford $1,000.

In a separate incident earlier in the game, Bulldogs defenceman Cedricson Okitundu was assessed a match penalty for cross-checking and suspended for three games.

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Missy Knott Becomes First Curve Lake First Nation Resident Appointed to Ontario’s Art Council

Missy Knott has become the first person from Curve Lake First Nation to be appointed to Ontario’s Art Council (OAC) announced on Monday.

It has been more than fifty years since there was an appointee from the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha, with Missy Knott being the first ever from Curve Lake Frist Nation. Photo courtesy of MPP Dave Smith.

The OAC is the province’s primary funding body for professional artists and art organizations, made up of a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors according to a press release. They are community leaders with a variety of expertise in the arts, all appointed throughout the province. They foster the arts – both in creation and production- to enrich Ontarians' lives, communities and economy. The OAC's grants and services to professional, Ontario-based artists and arts organizations support arts education, Indigenous arts, community arts, crafts, dance, Francophone arts, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, touring, and visual arts.

Knott is a singer/songwriter who gained popularity for her unique style and has released music since 2009. She uses her experience of growing up in Peterborough and her relations to Curve Lake First Nation and infuses the two community experiences into her music. She has returned to Curve Lake First Nation for her latest journey of starting a not-for-profit record label, Wild Rice Records.

The record label began in 2018 and helps with youth outreach, mentorship, recording and community connections. Missy uses her record label to guide Indigenous youth to follow their passions and talents. In providing the support she wished she had when she entered the music scene, she continues to inspire and promote the next generation of local artists. She has been active in Indigenous music, using her songs to speak to the matters close to her and her community. In 2017, she was nominated at the Indigenous Music Awards for EP My Sister’s Heart.

“I had the privilege of first working with Missy in the lead up to the Special Hockey International Tournament in Peterborough back in 2017,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “I am so happy that someone who has used her talents to give back to our community as a positive role model is be appointed to the Ontario Arts Council.”

“It is an honour to sit on the Ontario Arts Council Board of Directors,” said Knott. “It is and has always been important to me to foster a creative vision and help artists realize their voice and their passions. Success is not an individual achievement but the result of learning, engaging, collaborating and hard work. The same is true of communities, and I am so happy to be a part of this one.”

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Oct. 14 - 15

The Fleming Phoenix saw their rugby, soccer and cross-country teams compete 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 cross country team participated in their first competition, the OCAA Invitational, held at Centennial College on Saturday.

In the women’s 6K event, Jessica Lehman placed 44th in her division with a time of 31:35.5. In the men’s 8K, Alexander Clark placed 62nd with a time of 34:49.2. 

The next event is the provincial championships on Oct. 28 at Conestoga College.  

In soccer, the men’s and women’s teams were routed 7-0 and 13-0 respectively by the Durham Lords.

That was the season's final game for the women, while the men will face the George Brown Huskies on Wednesday in the first qualifying game of the postseason. Game time at L’Amoreaux Field starts at 7:30 p.m. 

The Fleming Phoenix hosted a women’s rugby sevens tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Nicholls Oval. Seven visiting teams from across the province participated in matches throughout the weekend. 

The Fleming Phoenix played four games, losing three and winning one match. 

On Saturday, the Phoenix lost to the Durham Lords 47-0 and the Seneca Sting 24-12. Chloe Bender and Hollie Phillips scored for the Phoenix. 

On Sunday, the Phoenix lost to the Humber Hawks 15-0 and won 20-0 against the Conestoga Condors. The Phoenix team was up 10-0 over the Condors at the half with Abby Todd and Sydney Hudson each scoring a try. Conestoga defaulted in the second half, leading to a match win of 20-0 for the Phoenix.

This weekend’s games marked the end of the Women’s Rugby Sevens season as the team did not advance to the playoffs. 

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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Seeking Members to Join Patient and Family Advisory Council

Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking community members to join the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) announced on Tuesday.

The PFAC helps discover ways to improve the patient and family experience within our healthcare system.

They are responsible for amplifying the patient and family voice and members actively engage in a wide range of hospital initiatives, committees and projects, helping to chart the course for the evolution of healthcare at our hospital.

Members of PFAC will:

1. Influence Positive Change: Be an instrumental part of the transformation happening at CMH by directly impacting policies, procedures, and the patient experience.

2. Share Your Insights: Share your valuable perspectives and experiences, ensuring that the patient and family viewpoint remains at the forefront of our healthcare endeavours.

3. Shape the Future: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, administrators, and fellow PFAC members to further enhance and champion our already patient-centred healthcare system as we move forward together.

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Peterborough Lakers Announce 2023 Season Award Winners

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers announced their 2023 season award winners at a thank-you dinner for staff and volunteers at the Alternatives Community Program Services on Braidwood Avenue on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterboroough Lakers.

Holden Cattoni took home the most hardware, with three awards: Top Scorer, Fan Favourite and MVP (shared with Turner Evans).

“It’s an honour to be recognized by the Lakers and fans with three awards,” said Cattoni. “It is always special to look at the names on the trophies and see your name among some of the greatest Lakers to ever play.”

This was Cattoni’s first Fan Favourite award. Fans could vote over the period of wo weeks online from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6.

“The fans are such an integral piece to what makes playing in Peterborough so special,” he said. “I was also humbled by being presented my awards by our volunteers. Their work goes largely unnoticed and their contributions are appreciated by the players and staff.”

The annual Volunteer of the Year award was presented to team equipment managers Pete Hynes, Scott Robertson and Dale Reid.

“Our equipment staff puts countless volunteer hours in behind the scenes,” said Len Powers, board chairman. “Our players and board respect what they do for the Lakers. They definitely deserved to be recognized for their hard work.”

Full Awards List:

• Top Scorer – Holden Cattoni

• Rookie of the Year – Landon Kells

• Most Improved – Austin Hasen

• Most Sportsmanlike – Colton Armstrong

• Top Defenceman – Robert Hope

• Top Transition Player – Matt Gilray

• Fan Favourite – Holden Cattoni

• MVP – Holden Cattoni & Turner Evans

• Volunteers of the Year – Scott Robertson, Dale Reid & Pete Hynes

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Brings 'Paradiso Inn' For 10 November Dates

The Peterborough Theatre Guild’s next theatre production ‘Paradiso Inn’ is holding ten shows for November, with the first date on Nov. 3.

The play is about an urban couple cycling on a northern Ontario rail trail to enhance their relationship and stumble upon the Paradiso Inn. 

The Inn is described as sketchy and run down but the innkeepers work hard to earn those infamous Trip Advisor stars. Deep within its walls are hope, kindness, humour and an opportunity to make real-life changes, not only for the cyclists but all of the Inn's characters.

Paradiso Inn is a story about second chances; it reminds us all that growth and transformation are possible, even in the unlikeliest of places.

The play is a brand new, all-Canadian inspirational comedy written by actor/director and Peterborough’s Hugh MacMillan.

Shows are scheduled for the following dates: Nov. 3, 4, 5*, 9, 10, 11, 12*, 16, 17 and 18. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. while evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

*denotes matinee show

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Peterborough Man Faced With New Charges Following Arrest On Warrant

A 39-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after he was located by police on Friday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough police Service.

At roughly 11:30 a.m. K9 officer Wentworth and police service dog Gryphon were on general patrol on Hunter Street West when they spotted a man wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. 

They followed the man into an alleyway and took him into custody without incident. During a search after the arrest, a replica handgun was located on the suspect and seized along with items and credit cards not belonging to them. 

Replica handgun. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough police Service.

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition

• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 - in Canada

• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

• Use of credit card

The accused is currently bound by a lifetime prohibition order with the condition not to possess any prohibited firearm including replica firearms.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 31.

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First Wave of Montréal Canadiens Alumni Announced For Rivalry Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 17

The first round of Montreal Canadiens Alumni for the Peterborough Memorial Centre’s Rivalry Night have announced their first round of players participating on Nov. 17 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC).

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Montreal Canadiens Alumni include:

Stéphane Richer - Drafted by the Canadiens in 1984, he is the last player in franchise history to score 50 goals or more in a season. Over his 17-year National Hockey League career, he also played with the Devils, Lightning, Blues, and Penguins, ending his active career as two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Patrice Brisebois - Drafted by Montreal in the second round of the 1989 NHL entry draft, Brisebois became a staple of the Habs defence through the 1990s, specifically as their power play anchor. This includes winning a Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993. In total, Brisebois played 1009 games in the NHL, 896 of them with Montreal, ranking third all-time in games played for the Canadiens as a defenceman.

Richard Sévigny - He played eight seasons in the National Hockey League, spending his first five with the Montreal Canadiens before heading to Quebec Nordiques. In 1981, he won the Vezina trophy and a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens.

Chris Nilan – Coach - He holds the NHL record for most penalties in a single game with 10 in 1991. He played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League, 10 of which were with the Montreal Canadiens. He is a winner of one Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1986.

Other Montreal Canadiens Alumni include Pierre Dagenais, Oleg Petrov, Sergio Momesso, Gilbert Delorme, Mathieu Dandenault, Gilbert Dionne and Normand Dupont.

The Montreal Canadiens Alumni team will be playing the already announced Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni team that includes Rick Vaive, Steve Thomas, Al Iafrate, Todd Gill, Mike Krushelnyski, Rich Clune, Wayne Primeau, Dave Mcllwain, Ric Jackman Matt Martin and Adam Munro, coached by Dave Reid.

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Trent Ranked #1 Ontario Undergraduate University For 13 Straight Years

Trent University takes top honours, ranked number one as Ontario’s number one undergraduate university in the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings.

Photo courtesy of Trent university.

“Trent’s enduring streak as Ontario's top undergraduate university reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and delivering a transformative experience for all students,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor. “These rankings are the latest in a series of news highlights and developments that continue to showcase Trent as a renowned teaching and research university in Canada, as well as globally.”

2024 Maclean's University Rankings Highlights: Primarily Undergraduate Category

• #1 undergraduate university in Ontario 13 years in a row

• #1 in Ontario for highest quality

• #1 in Ontario for faculty awards

• #2 in Ontario for most innovative

• #2 in Ontario for developing leaders of tomorrow

• #2 in Ontario for student services

• Top 20 in all of Canada ranking for Trent’s Education program – the only undergraduate university program on the list

The rankings compare 50 universities from across Canada. Trent continued to rank among the top undergraduate institutions in Ontario in several key categories, including number one in Ontario for highest overall quality and faculty awards and number two in Ontario for being the most innovative and developing the future leaders of tomorrow. Trent also ranked number two in Ontario for student services.

The Trent School of Education received special recognition as the only primarily undergraduate institution named among the top 20 education programs in Canada across all categories.

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Photos: Kawartha Montessori School Hits the Ground Running Again With Return of Its Cross-Country Run After a Three-Year Hiatus

Students of Kawartha Montessori School got their feet moving as they hosted their cross country meet at their institution on Friday, an event they have not been able to participate in the last three years.

Grade 3 student Esther van Ostveen, 8, running in her heat as students, parents and faculty cheered the racers all day. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Kendalwood Montessori & Elementary School, Uxbridge Montessori School, Whitby Montessori & Elementary School and Peterborough’s Rowan Tree Children's School were also a part of the event held by Kawartha Montessori totalling roughly 150 students in the event. Grades 1 to 8 ran in the meet, the first time Kawartha hosted in several years.

“Certainly, Covid got in the way,” said Carrie O’Toole, Kawartha Montessori vice-principal. “We've also in the past participated in the Catholic board but this year, they weren't not accepting other schools outside of their board so it was a way for us to give a cross-country running experience to our other schools who were not a part of those boards.”

Students began training for the meet at the start of the school year as part of their physical education curriculum.

“They would have included learning some running skills and build up their stamina for the event,” explained O’Toole.

Races were divided by gender and grade. The children ran varying distances on a figure-eight-like track depending on the category. During the races, parents, faculty and students cheered on the runners throughout the day.

“That is a big part of our school, building that grace, courtesy and community,” said O’Toole. “That's something that we pride ourselves in, building that community and building that teamwork.”

During the winter, students are taught sports and activities such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, downhill and cross-country skiing.

In the spring, students get to learn track and field. Grade 8 students also participate in rowing and mountain biking as part of their curriculum.

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