Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 1

The Fleming Phoenix had rough outings with their basketball and volleyball teams to kick of November.

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

The Fleming Phoenix men’s basketball team fell 97-64 to the George Brown Huskies at the Casa Loma Campus on Wednesday night.

Tyler Murray (16 points), Keandre Golaurb-Jackson (13 points) and Marcus Parnell (nine points) were the top scorers for Fleming. Miyake Ugbogbo had three blocks, four steals, and eight rebounds with his seven points.

The Phoenix hit the road Saturday to take on Centennial Colts at the Progress Campus Athletic and Wellness Centre at 1 p.m.

Both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams hosted the Centennial Colts at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre with unfortunate results on Wednesday.

The men’s team dropped all three sets to the Colts 25-20, 25-14 and 25-19.

The women lost 3-0 to the Colts 25-13, 25-13 and 25-15.

The volleyball teams return to action on Wednesday to face the Loyalist Lancers in Belleville. The women start at 6 p.m. and the men play at 8 p.m. at the Kente Building Gymnasium.

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City of Peterborough Beginning Decorative Streetlight Retrofitting For November

The City of Peterborough is retrofitting decorative street lighting to more efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures starting early this month, with expected completion in late fall of next year.

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The City’s contractor, Guild Electric Limited, will supply and install energy-efficient LED retrofit kits with smart photocell controllers and accessories for all roadway decorative streetlights.

Access for local traffic will be maintained during the work and traffic control will be provided as required for each location.

Decorative street lighting retrofit locations will be along the following streets:

Downtown Peterborough

• George Street and Water Street from McDonnel Street to Rink Street

• Charlotte Street from Aylmer Street to Simcoe Street

• King Street from Aylmer Street to Water Street

• Hunter Street from Aylmer Street to Rogers Street

West End of Peterborough

• Ravenwood Drive from Parkhill Road West to Glenforest Boulevard including adjacent roads with decorative light fixtures

• Glenforest Crescent, Lillico Crescent, Tamblin Way, Hancox Court and Eagle Crescent

• Waddell Avenue, Waddell Crescent, College Park Drive and Forster Avenue

• Bowen Drive, Peace Crescent and Logan Lane

Heritage Park Subdivision

• Heritage Trail, Blacksmith Way, Farrer Crescent, Colonial Crescent, and Carriage Lane.

Related information is available on the Road Construction Map posted on the City’s website.

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Peterborough Police Release October Traffic Initiative Results

During October, the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit released its Traffic Initiative results that focused on the Big Four driving offences.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The offences are as follows:

• Aggressive Driving

• Impaired Driving

• Distracted Driving

• Seatbelt Offences

Here are the results from the October initiative:

• Cellphone infractions - 35

• Follow too close - 1

• Seatbelts - 6

• Careless Driving -14

• Turn not safe - 8

During November, the Traffic Services Unit will focus on stop signs and stop light infractions.  

Peterborough Police Service reminds the public always to drive safely and according to road and weather conditions. Traffic complaints can be made online through the Online Reporting Portal.

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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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