Peterborough Police Lay Charges to Man Involved In Break and Enter and Theft of Electronics

A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges with a break and enter early Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Just before 3 a.m., officers were called to a break and enter to an apartment in the Goodfellow Road and Sherbrooke Street area. When officers arrived, they learned that someone had entered the apartment between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. and left with several items including a television and a computer.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., an officer on patrol in the Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area spotted a male at the back of a building with a television matching the description of the one taken in the break-and-enter. The officer took him into custody and further discovered identification cards in the name of the victims as well as the other property reported stolen.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. 

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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Former Peterborough Laker Shawn Evans Announces Retirement From the National Lacrosse League

Former Peterborough Laker Shawn Evans has announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League (NLL) after 17 seasons in the league, announced on Sunday.

Evans spent his last year with the Vancouver Warriors prior to retirement. Photo courtesy of the NLL.

Evans made a Facebook post announcing his retirement and had the following message:

“Today is the day I’m hanging them up and retiring from the NLL after 18 seasons. My dream as a kid turned into reality 19 years ago. Many memories made and friendships gained throughout my career. Truly grateful for the sport and what it has provided me and my family. My family and my health are most important as I step into my next chapter. Truly blessed by the support of the lacrosse community over the years. Thank you to my family, friends, teammates and fans for all the great memories. Looking forward to continuing to grow the game and the best sport around. #15”

The 37-year-old Peterborough native spent time with the Rochester Knighthawks, Calgary Roughnecks, New England Black Wolves, Buffalo Bandits, the new Rochester Knighthawks (founded in 2019) and the Vancouver Warriors during his NLL career.

In 270 regular-season games, he scored 479 goals and 879 assists for 1,358 points. In his 26 playoff games, he had 50 goals and 68 assists for 118 points. He won an NLL Championship with the Knighthawks in 2007. He was twice named the NLL MVP for 2013 and 2015 with the Roughnecks.

He reached a milestone in January, scoring his 1,300th point in the NLL.

He spent 20 years in the Major Series Lacrosse. As a Peterborough Laker, Evans won the Mann Cup Championship eight times and was a three-time Mann Cup MVP.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 27

The Fleming Phoenix men’s volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to win in five against the visiting Loyalist Lancers on Friday.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. After a community naming contest, Fleming has revealed the mascot’s name to be ‘Blaze.’ Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Lancers took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-18 but then the Phoenix rallied and took the following two sets 25-23, 25-15. The Phoenix then won the tiebreaker set 15-12. 

The women's team could not muster the same result, losing 3-0 to the visiting Loyalist Lancers on Saturday afternoon at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. The set scores were 25-10, 25-21 and 26-24. 

Both teams hit Scarborough to play the Centennial Colts this Saturday. The women’s team plays at 1 p.m. and the men at 3 p.m. 

The Phoenix men’s basketball team could not take down their rival Durham Lords, losing 98-77 on Friday night. Tyler Murray had 19 points while Jesean Wilson and Keandre Golaurb-Jackson each netted 14 points as the team’s top scorers.

Fleming is hosting their next game against the Centennial Colts this Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

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Winter Parking Restrictions Take Effect Friday

City of Peterborough winter parking restrictions take effect this Friday and run through to April 1.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The regulations allow for safe, effective winter road maintenance according to the City.

Parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. every night. Violation is a fine of $25. 

When snow-clearing operations occur, no parking or stopping of a vehicle is permitted on any City street. Snow clearing typically takes place between midnight and 8 a.m. 

During snowstorms, a public service announcement will be made to advise that vehicles must be removed from city streets throughout. Free overnight parking is available in municipal parking garages and surface lots during snowstorms. Drivers can use the parking garage entrance ticket for a free ride home on Peterborough Transit.

The fine for a violation is $80 and the vehicle will be towed to one of two locations:

• Vehicles parked north of Parkhill Road will be towed to Milroy Park, 242 Milroy Dr. 

• Vehicles south of Parkhill Road will be towed to Morrow Park, 171 Lansdowne St. W. 

Vehicles must be picked up within 24 hours. All unclaimed vehicles will be towed to an impound yard at the owner’s expense. 

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Peterborough Police Investigating Several Break-and-Enter Incidents Throughout the Weekend

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating several break-and-enter incidents throughout the City of Peterborough over the weekend.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Two incidents happened at a Bensfort Road and Riverview Heights area residence between 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Police believe that the suspects smashed a door to get inside, ransacked several rooms and a second apartment before fleeing with jewellery. 

Another incident occurred between 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 a.m. on Sunday, in the Dainton Drive and Chapel Road area. A garage was broken into and a bicycle was stolen. A different bike was left in the driveway. 

On Monday, officers were called to a break and enter to an apartment in the Goodfellow Road and Sherbrooke Street area. Officers learned upon arrival that someone had entered the apartment between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. and left with several items including a television and a computer.

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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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Terry Guiel, Chatime, Arc Motor Company and Hometown Aesthetics Jamie

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Congratulations to Terry Guiel on being named the new Executive Director of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce.

Guiel had a great 10-year run with the Peterborough DBIA, introducing innovative and award-winning programs and events such as Win this Space, Live and Local Lunches, Big Band Day, Naloxone Training Sessions, the One City Clean Team, Green Team and Outreach Team, Hootenanny, Taste of Downtown and many more. He takes over the Lindsay and District Chamber from Allyssa Adams. Congratulations Terry!

Congratulations Kanza Ghazanfar on opening a Chatime franchise here in Peterborough.

Located at 1447 Water St., next to Osmow’s, Chatime offers dozens of drink combinations from milk tea, fruit tea, specialty drinks, smoothies and slush, jelly and juice and more. Chatime is fully staffed by Trent Students! Stop in or visit Chatime.ca for details.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Peterborough has been called The Electric City, perhaps because it was home to General Electric for many years or because it was the first City in Canada to introduce electric streetlights but the moniker is being revisited with the introduction last week of the ARC Motor Company.

The brother and sister team of Sloane Paul and Tom Chep, who grew up in the South end, describe ARC as a green-tech start-up that transforms and upcycles iconic classic cars into modern and powerful electric vehicles. For details visit arcmotors.com.

Photo by David TUan Bui.

Hometown Aesthetics Jamie recently relocated her business from Indian River to 950 Lansdowne St. W. in the Walmart Plaza at Lansdowne and The Parkway.

Jaime started sugaring in 2015 and has since obtained over 20 certifications in services such as lash lifts, tinting, brow laminations, semi-permanent mascara, classic lash extensions, volume lash extensions, henna brows, microblading, body treatments and facials. Having obtained her certification as a Master Educator, Jamie is one of only five Ontario Sugaring Educators with Alexandria Professional. To book an appointment visit hometownaesthetics.ca.

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Peterborough Business Network Donates $15,000 to the YMCA's 'Strong Kids Campaign'

The Peterborough Business Network (PBN) has donated $15,000 to the YMCA of Central East Ontario for their ‘Strong Kids Campaign’ in a cheque presentation on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Business Network.

“A core mandate of the Peterborough Business Network is supporting organizations that help grow and elevate our Peterborough community,” said Alex Archibald of the PBN. “The YMCA of Central East Ontario is exactly this type of organization and we couldn't be happier to support their Strong Kids campaign as they work to make a positive difference in our community.”

The campaign is an annual fundraising campaign to allow everyone, especially children, youth, and families, access to the YMCA, regardless of their financial situation. Accessibility includes opportunities to participate in programming, membership and day camp opportunities.

“I believe that every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential to live healthier, happier lives today and grow into productive, healthy adults in the future, regardless of their financial situation,” said Dave Morello, Strong Kids chairman. “The efforts of the Peterborough Business Network, to do great community work to ensure this is a reality.”

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Local Hockey Coach Michael Farrugia Hired to Oshawa Generals Coaching Staff

AAA Petes head coach Michael Farrugia is joining the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals as an assistant coach announced by the team on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Oshawa Generals.

Farrugia spent three seasons as the head coach with the minor bantam, U15 and U16 Peterborough Petes AAA program.

Last year, he coached the U16 Petes to the 2023 OMHA Championship and had 13 of his players taken in the most recent OHL Priority Draft.

The Brampton native spent the beginning of this season as the head coach of the U15 Prep Team with Okanagan Hockey Ontario.

He was the associate coach of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Wellington Dukes, where they were finalists in the 2018 RBC Cup and with the Cobourg Cougars in 2017 as a skill development coach.

“We wanted a coach that would come in and be able to adapt quickly and work on the finer details of development and we thought Michael was the perfect fit,” in a statement made by the Oshawa Generals.

Farrugia had his first practice with the team Thursday before his first full weekend with the team in their three-in-three weekend.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 23

Both Fleming Phoenix volleyball teams could not get a win in Toronto over the home team George Brown Huskies on Wednesday.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. After a community naming contest, Fleming has revealed the mascot’s name to be ‘Blaze.’ Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Phoenix men’s team almost took the first set but was swept in three sets by the Huskies. Scores were 27-25, 25-13 and 25-13. 

The women’s team could not improve as they lost in straight sets, 3-0. Scores were 25-8, 25-10, and 25-14.

Both teams are at home to host the Loyalist Lancers (Belleville) at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Saturday. The women play at 1 p.m. and the men take to the court at 3 p.m. 

The Phoenix men’s basketball team is in action Friday to take on their rival Durham Lords. The tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. 

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Former Liberal Party Candidate Greg Dempsey Gives Endorsement For Upcoming Leadership Race

Former 2022 Ontario Liberal Party Peterborough–Kawartha candidate Greg Dempsey has officially endorsed Bonnie Crombie to lead the Ontario Liberals for the province.

Photo courtesy of Zachary Hatton.

Crombie vies to become the Liberal leader for the upcoming provincial election in June of 2026, challenging current Premier Doug Ford (Conservatives).

Crombie currently serves as the Mayor of Mississauga and has been an MP for Mississauga-Streetsville from 2008-11.

“We came close to winning Peterborough–Kawartha last year but just didn't have the leadership we needed,” said Dempsey. “Bonnie’s been elected as an MP, she’s led a city, she’s competent, strong, inclusive. But most importantly, she scares the heck out of Doug Ford. With Bonnie as leader, I believe that we’ll beat Dave Smith, evict Doug Ford from the Premier's office and make our province the caring place it can and should be.”

“I am so grateful to have the support of Greg Dempsey,” said Crombie. “Everywhere I go, I am seeing a spark across the Liberal Party. People are proud to be Liberal again. We are re-energized and ready to win in 2026!”

Former Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca (left) endorsed Greg Dempsey (right) during the last provincial election last year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Liberal leadership election votes are this Saturday. Citizens in the Peterborough—Kawartha riding can vote at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St.) from 2 - 7 p.m.

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