Classic Musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' Is Peterborough Theatre Guild's February Production

The classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is hitting the Peterborough Theatre Guild for eight shows in February, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

Shows are scheduled for Frb. 16, 17, 18*, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25* with matinee shows at 2:30 p.m. and evening shows at 7:30 p.m.

*denotes matinee performance

The nine Tony Award-winning musical is being produced by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper. Janina Krauss is the musical director while Laura Lawson is the choreographer for the shows.

The following are the cast for the production:

• Donnell MacKenzie – Tevye

• Lyndele Gauci – Golde

• Hilary Evans – Tzeitel

• Christine Helferty – Hodel

• Laura Lawson – Chavalah

• Bruno Merz – Motel

• Eddy Sweeney – Perchik

• Simon Banderob – Feydka

• Alex Hodson – Sprintze

• Poppy Alderson – Bielke

• Nicole Grady – Yente, the Matchmaker

• Matt Kraft – Lazar Wolf

Tickets are available online or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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Hometown PTBO: Pete Dalliday and PTBOCanada Send Off the Holidays With the Weber Brothers

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday and PTBOCanada want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays as we finish off the year with some music from The Weber Brothers.

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Peterborough Police Service Announce New Deputy Chief

The Peterborough Police Services Board has appointed Jamie Hartnett as the next Deputy Chief of the Peterborough Police Service, announced on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Services Board.

Hartnett carries his 23 years of policing experience into the job. He joined the Peterborough Police Service in 2001 and has held positions in all ranks and divisions since then.

Hartnett was previously serving as Acting Staff Inspector prior to the role.

“I am pleased to extend my congratulations to Deputy Chief Designate Jamie Hartnett on his appointment, as well as my appreciation to the Peterborough Police Services Board for their continued support,” said Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service. “As a Chief who is still relatively new to the organization, having joined in January 2023, the appointment of a Deputy Chief from within the Organization will assist me to leverage organizational knowledge and history while building a new and exciting future.”

Deputy Chief Designate Hartnett will officially assume his new role on Jan. 9.

“I have had the opportunity to work closely with Deputy Designate Hartnett this past year and we will continue to work closely together to support the men and women of the Peterborough Police Service as well as the community,” said Betts.

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Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges and Caught Speeding Through Clonsilla Avenue and Sherbrooke Street Intersection

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired charge due to a traffic stop just after midnight on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:35 a.m, an officer was patrolling the Clonsilla Avenue and Sherbrooke Street area. They noted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed through the intersection and conducted a vehicle stop. The officer determined the driver was impaired by alcohol.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was given an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 9.

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Peterborough Fire Services Warns Public of Expired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Following recent incidents involving expired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the city, Peterborough Fire Services urges all residents to ensure their alarms are functioning correctly and are not expired says the City of Peterborough.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms require regular checks and maintenance. Residents are reminded to look at the back of the alarm to find its manufacturing date. If the alarm is 10 years old or older, it must be replaced with the same type of alarm.

Key information regarding smoke and carbon monoxide alarms:

• Smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.

• Homeowners play a crucial role in maintaining their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms which are vital for home safety.

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor of your home, including the basement. If possible, interconnect all alarms so that if one goes off, they all do.

• When replacing your alarm, opt for the same type of alarm, preferably interconnected and hardwired.

• Ensure any new alarms installed have the CSA and UL seal of approval.

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Multiple Police Services Receive $492,000 In Ontario Government Grant To Combat and Prevent Auto Thefts

The Ontario Government has invested $492,609.94 over three years to help the Ontario Provincial Police - Central Highway Safety Division, Rama First Nations Police Services and the Peterborough Police Service to combat and prevent auto thefts, announced at the Fisher Drive carpool lot on Wednesday.

(from left to right) Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service; Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP; OPP Inspector Chris Galeazza and OPP Staff Sargeant John Buligan at the Fisher Drive Carpool Lot. Car thefts in Ontario have increased by 31 per cent in the first six months of 2023, when compared to the same period last year according to the Ontario Government. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“This collaborative partnership between police services will help will give officers the tools needed to fight auto theft between Peterborough and Rama First Nations,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “Car thefts within this community are happening at alarming rates and this is unacceptable. We must stay one step ahead of these thefts and this investment will assist law enforcement in getting these criminals off the street and keeping vehicles safe and secure.”

The funding is part of the provincial government’s new Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) Grant program designed to support new and enhanced crime-fighting measures. It focuses on prevention, detection, analysis and enforcement. In total, 21 police projects across the province are receiving funding for an investment of $18 million over three years in the fight against auto theft, according to a press release.

From 2014 to 2021, there was a 72 per cent increase in auto thefts across the province and a 14 per cent increase in the last year alone, according to the Ontario government. They also claim that car thefts in Ontario have increased by 31 per cent in the first six months of 2023 compared to last year in the same timeframe.

“This investment will make a difference in combatting auto theft, and we are happy to support our law enforcement colleagues in addressing this issue,” said Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service. “What people don’t realize is that auto theft in itself is serious and can lead to other serious crimes in our community. We see this grant as a way to continue to ensure public safety in Peterborough and surrounding areas.”

The funding will aid the police in special training and increase public awareness.

“This will allow the policing community to work collaboratively with industry stakeholders to disrupt and suppress auto thefts,” said OPP Inspector Chris Galeazza. “The Peterborough County OPP Detachment has a close-working relationship with the Peterborough Police Service. We will work diligently to enhance our partnerships with our non-enforcement agencies and disrupt the threat posed by individuals and organized crime networks, leading to safe communities and a secure Ontario.”

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Police Arrest and Charge a Man Flailing Arms On the Road With A Knife

A 52-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges of possessing a knife during an incident Tuesday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At approximately 9:13 p.m., officers were called to the area of Wolfe Street and Aylmer Street about a man with a knife. Officers spotted the man described in the middle of the road flailing his arms. Officers called out to a man who started moving toward them. One officer drew their firearm and another officer drew their conducted energy weapon as the male did not comply with the officer's demands.  During the exchange, the man dropped the knife he had been holding and police were able to take him into custody. The knife was seized.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose  

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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Temporary Encampment Site Undergoing Property Maintenance

Property maintenance, including garbage removal, will occur at the temporary encampment site at Aylmer and Wolfe Streets on Wednesday, announced by the City.

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Over the last month, most people on the site have been connected with available shelter and housing services. As of Monday, four people were staying in tents on the property, as reported by the City.

When the temporary encampment site was approved by City Council in early September 2023 as a way to clear the nearby Rehill Parking Lot property for the construction of 50 modular housing units for people experiencing homelessness, there were about 55 people who moved onto the Aylmer and Wolfe streets property.

About 40 people living on the Aylmer and Wolfe Streets property were offered units in the new Modular Bridge Housing Community. The City partnered with One City, which has opened the new Trinity Community Centre with a winter overnight drop-in space with 45 beds and a daytime drop-in program.

The City’s emergency shelter network, operated by community partner agencies, offers 127 shelter beds.

Social Services outreach workers and community partner agencies work together to assist people who are experiencing homelessness with accessing available shelter and housing services.

Outreach workers are speaking with the four people staying on the temporary encampment site to help them access shelter.

City Council has temporarily allowed tenting on the Aylmer and Wolfe Streets property until Jan. 5 or earlier if the Mayor rescinds the temporary by-law exemption before that date.

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Voice of Business: Transitioning Medium- and Heavy-Duty to Net-Zero

Reaching our net zero emissions goals will require de-carbonizing as many areas of greenhouse gas emissions as possible – including vehicle fleets.

Transitioning medium and heavy-duty vehicles away from fossil fuels will be particularly challenging. There’s a new policy primer from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce titled Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario, which provides some insights in what it will take to make the move.

According to the report, emissions from freight transportation in Canada have increased more than 250 per cent from 1990 to 2019.

Technology options include turning to electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to reduce tailpipe emissions. There is potential that hydrogen fuel cells could be used for emission-free long-haul deliveries. Another area of development is around clean fuels, including renewable natural gas and diesel.

The OCC breaks down its recommendations into four categories:

Clean energy supply

Going electric is going to require significant investments in clean baseload power. Right now, 75 per cent of power generation in Ontario comes from nuclear and hydroelectric and we will need more overall power output to meet growing demand.

Recommendations:

1. Prioritize procurement and financing of clean baseload electricity infrastructure projects.

2. Work towards a more flexible and streamlined regulatory framework for clean energy projects. For example, environmental and safety assessments approved by one level of government should be able to form the basis for approval by another government and for the expansion or continued operation of those sites.

3. Set supply targets and incentivize production of hydrogen, RNG, and renewable diesel, borrowing best practices from British Columbia’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard.

Charging and refueling

Charging and refueling continue to be big barriers to clean tech adoption. While we have made significant progress in adding more charging stations, most of that is focused on consumer vehicles and are not suitable for medium and heavy-duty fleet operators.

Recommendations:

1. Expand and incentivize investments in charging and refueling station infrastructure for low-carbon commercial fleets across major supply chain and commercial transportation routes.

2. Expand electricity distribution infrastructure across the province to support the added charging infrastructure.

3. Implement an alternative electricity rate structure for commercial EV fleet operators to incentivize time-of-use behaviours and reduce cost barriers.

4. Work with industry and post-secondary institutions to ensure Ontario’s workforce has the skills needed to build and operate low-carbon transportation infrastructure.

Clean technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes

The electric vehicle market is developing quickly, but alternatives that may be better suited for medium and heavy-duty vehicles need investment. These include hydrogen and renewable natural gas vehicles.

Recommendations:

1. Invest in low-carbon vehicle research and development programs at Ontario’s post-secondary institutions to support the advancement and commercialization of new technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes.

2. Recognize RNG as a zero-emission technology solution.

3. Recognize the contribution of low-carbon intensity liquid fuels as part of the transition while low-carbon vehicle technologies advance.

Purchase incentives

The cost of purchasing low or zero-emissions fleet vehicles is a major barrier for businesses.

Recommendation:

Consider adopting a low-carbon vehicle incentive program for commercial fleets to complement the federal iMHZEV program and Green Freight Program, and match the incentives found in British Columbia and Quebec.

Content provided by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

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List of City Services Operating On Modified Hours During the Holiday Season

Many City of Peterborough services will offer modified hours, with some closures, from Friday to Jan. 1 as regular hours for most City services resume on the following day.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Curbside collection of Green Bins, garbage and recycling over the holiday period remains unchanged, except for Boxing Day, with Zone 1 and 2 collections moving to Dec. 30. Residents with Tuesday collection are asked to have their items to the curb by 7 a.m.

For missed recycling collection, please phone Emterra at 705-742-3139. For missed garbage or Green Bin collection, phone Public Works at 705-745-1386. The City County Landfill will close early at 11:45 a.m. on Friday and will be closed during Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.

Essential services, such as emergency services, public works and wastewater treatment, continue uninterrupted. Public Works can be reached for urgent matters at 705-745-1386. This line is monitored 24/7.

City Hall, including the Tax Office, Clerk’s Office, Building Services and Planning and the Heritage Preservation Office will be closed starting at noon on Friday, reopening with regular hours on Jan. 2.

Most recreation and community services are open with revised hours of operation.

The Quaker Foods City Square outdoor rink will be open most days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Christmas Eve, the rink is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be closed on Christmas. Unscheduled rink closures may be required due to inclement weather and ice conditions.

While the Social Services administration office is closed over the holiday period, individuals can phone 705-926-0096 at any time for emergency shelter services. City-operated childcare programs will be closed starting at noon on Friday and reopen with regular hours on Jan. 2.

There will be holiday adjustments to Transit schedules from Friday to Jan. 6, including suspended late-night trips, as well as trips ending early on Christmas Eve and Dec. 31. There is no Transit service on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

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