Cam Gauvreau's First Goal of the Season Helps the Peterborough Petes Beat Rival Oshawa Generals 3-2

Cam Gauvreau had a night to remember as his first tally of the season helped the Peterborough Petes get a 3-2 victory over the Oshawa Generals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Both teams honoured the recent death of former NHLer Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League. He suffered a fatal cut to his neck from a skate during a game. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

With no scoring the first, the Petes drew first blood in the second, 3:35 in. Johnathan Melee got his first of two points on the night, scoring off a give-and-go with Jax Dubois for a 1-0 lead. The Petes doubled their lead as Gauvreau tacked his first goal on the power play. He received a pass behind the net from Dubois and sniped it from just outside the faceoff dot to make it 2-0.

Oshawa got on the board as Peterborough turned the puck over in the defensive zone as Generals forward Tyler Graham scooped up the puck. He took a shot and was saved by Liam Stutska but could not corral the rebound, allowing Graham to take a second whack at it and slip it by to cut the Petes’ lead down to one.

Owen Beck made himself known for the Petes, receiving a long outlet pass and sniped it past Jacob Oster for a 3-1 Petes lead going into the third frame.

Oshawa would not go away easily as they got a powerplay 7:36 in. The Generals cycled the puck well which resulted in a goal on the man advantage with a one-timer from Luke Torrence to keep it a one-goal deficit. The visitors pulled the goal with less than two minutes left to play but Peterborough held on and got the 3-2 win.

The Petes are back on the ice as part of a home-and-home series as they will play the Generals again in Oshawa at the Tribute Communities Centre on Friday night.

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Fleming College Hosting Its 39th Annual Loggersports Competition This Saturday

The Fleming College Phoenix is putting their lumberjacking skills to the test. as they are hosting its 39th annual Loggersports competition this Saturday at the Lindsay Frost Campus.

The competition falls under the Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association (CILA). Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Admission is free and open to anyone with opening ceremonies starting at 8 a.m. The competition begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Events include log throwing, wood chopping, pole climbing and axe throwing.

A blasting demonstration is occuring at 1 p.m. as the competition coincides with Fleming’s Open House.

Other schools competing against Fleming are McGill, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, and Algonquin College.

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Hometown PTBO: Trent Excalibur Men's Lacrosse Defending Their Championship At Home At the Baggataway Cup From Nov. 3 - 5

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks to Mark Farthing, Trent Excalibur Men's Lacrosse and a few players about defending their title at the Baggataway Cup running from Nov. 3 - 5.

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Peterborough Remembrance Day and Service Schedule Released

Peterborough’s Remembrance Day service — organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough — is being held at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square on Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 11:20 a.m. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A parade is held before the service, departing from George Street next to Confederation Square, travelling south on the street, starting at 10 a.m.

All are welcome as the community gathers to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Schedule

10 a.m.

Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to Confederation Square. Parade Marshal: Joel Chandler.

10:25 a.m.

Parade arrives at the Citizens' War Memorial

10:30 a.m.

• O Canada led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation

• Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past

• Addresses by City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Past President Joel Chandler

• Placing of the Wreaths

• Hymn: O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band

• The Peacekeeper's Prayer

11 a.m.

• Last Post, Bugler Brian Lee

• Two minutes of silence

• Lament

• The Rouse, Bugler Brian Lee

• We Honour You with Peterborough Pop Ensemble

• Guest Speaker: Chief Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough Police Service

• God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble

• Benediction

• Children place poppies on wreaths

• March off the colours

The parade and service is being broadcasted live by Cogeco and YourTV (cable channels 10 and 700). The service will be re-broadcast on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and at noon on Nov. 12.

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77-Year-Old Peterborough Woman Lost $6,000 From Grandparent Scam

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a report of a grandparent scam of $6,000.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A 77-year-old Peterborough woman who was scammed, contacted the police after the scammers asked for more money.  

The police are reminding residents that if they are approached by someone they don’t know making claims about money being required because their grandchild is in jail or needs help with court proceedings, please do not believe them at face value. Take the time to verify the story by calling your family members or speaking to a trusted friend.  There is no urgency to respond in the moment. 

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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Applications Open For 2024 Low Income Senior & Low Income Property Tax Assistance

Applications are open for The City of Peterborbough Low-Income Senior & Low-Income Property Tax Assistance Program.

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Qualifying applicants receive a $400 tax credit on their municipal property tax accounts to be applied to the February 2024 interim tax bill.  Anyone who previously received more than a $400 credit is grandfathered in at their higher credit amount. 

Property owners can apply under one of the following qualifications:

1. Low-income Senior aged 65 years or older

2. Low-income Senior aged 55-64 years of age

3. Low-income persons with a disability receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Applications are available on the City’s website or at the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N. Anyone that received tax credits this year, automatically receives a 2023 Property Tax Assistance application in the mail.

Feb. 19 is the deadline for submitting this application.

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Fleming Phoenix Women's Rugby Player Named OCAA League All Star

Fleming Phoenix Women’s Rugby Sevens team member Hollie Phillips has been recognized as a League All-Star by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association as one of 15 student-athletes.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The second-year student and Shannonville resident is enrolled in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program at Sutherland Campus.

She was a prop on the Phoenix varsity Women’s Rugby Sevens team, scoring four tries and one convert for 22 points this season.

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United Way Peterborough's 2023 Community Campaign Reaches 45 Per Cent of $1.45 Million Fundraising Goal

United Way Peterborough & District has reached 45 per cent of its $1.45 million 2023 Community Campaign goal in an update announcement at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board on Wednesday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The amount represents a 10 per cent increase over the success of United Way’s community fundraising effort last year according to Jim Russell, United way CEO.

“‘Together we can...’ the theme of this year’s campaign is illustrated through the numbers in this update to the community - it has been a fun and busy fall - 73 per cent of our workplace campaigns are in full swing, have been completed or are scheduled to begin in the next week or so,” he said.

Several fundraising efforts have been made since the launch on Sept. 6 including a Fear Factor Competition, a mini bicycle “fondo” race, a skating party, a ‘Seeing is Believing’ Tour, a wellness fair and barbeques.

“With approximately 40 per cent of Community Campaign revenue coming directly from workplace Campaigns, we are grateful for the many dedicated employees who go above and beyond to organize and execute their workplace campaigns, bringing their teams together having fun and raising much needed funds for our community.”  said Russell “Based on workplace campaign projections and individual gifts received, so far we are 45 per cent or $652,5000 towards our 2023 Campaign Goal of $1.45 million.”

The United Way’s cabinet — selected in late August — contributed more than $40,000 to the campaign.

“Our 2023 Campaign Cabinet is a dedicated group of 22 people who have been working tirelessly as ambassadors and leaders in our community,” said Jim Hendry, campaign cabinet chair. “Our Cabinet members are volunteers and they also support the campaign financially,”

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Salvation Army Offering Christmas Assistance Giving Out Toys and Food

The Salvation Army is offering ‘Christmas Assistance’ by giving toys and food to anyone in need for the holiday season.

Photo courtesy of the Salvation Army/

The program runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 15 at the Salvation Army Church on 219 Simcoe St.

Appointments must be booked to participate, as the Salvation Army is accepting them beginning Monday by calling 705-742-4391.

The following are the requirements to be eligible for the assistance:

• Identification for each family member

• Proof of current address

• Verification of income (pay stub, OW/ODSP stub) for everyone in the family

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Peterborough Man Arrested With Possession of Child Pornography

A 30-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation.

The Peterborough Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to protect children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Peterborough Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a west-end residence where various electronics were located and seized from Sept. 20.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Child Pornography

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

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