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Peterborough Police Receive $167,000 From Provincial Government to Fight Against Hate Crimes
/A portion of money confiscated by the police from crimes is being reinvested in the Peterborough Police Service with $167,000 from the Ontario government to differentiate a hate bias incident and a hate crime, announced at the Peterborough Police Station on Friday afternoon.
MPP Dave Smith (left) and Chief Stuart Betts (right) making the joint announcement at the Peterborough Police Station. Ontario is investing more than $1.7 million to help stop hate-motivated crimes across the province. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The announcement was made by Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP so the police can develop a deeper understanding of hate crimes and hate bias to create informed and efficient responses and strategies.
“There is no better way to use the proceeds from crimes then using that money on prevention,” said Smith. “We are seeing a rise in hate-related incidents and it is unacceptable in our community. Everyone deserves the safety and assurances that they will not be targeted because of their beliefs, race, or sexual orientation.”
This project will include a Campaign designed to educate the Community about the distinction between hate bias and hate crime, streamline reporting protocols and the role of law enforcement and the collective accountability inherent in countering these issues. A comprehensive hate incident database will also be established.
Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $16 million in crime prevention initiatives across the province through the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant program.
“Not only will a comprehensive hate incident database be developed but there will be ongoing training for all members of the Service and a public education campaign to inform members of our community about when and how to report to police as well as the difference between a hate bias incident and a hate crime,” said Chief Stuart Betts. “It’s important for us to know when these types of incidents happen and that all residents continue to feel safe in reporting them. Community safety is always our top priority, and we want to do everything we can to ensure a safe inclusive community for all.”
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OLG Issues Third-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $700,000
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their third quarter payment totalling $704,652 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Friday morning.
Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.
The quarter was from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), Peterborough has received $2,294,602. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $11,698,967 according to a press release.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release.
“OLG continues to provide Municipality Contribution Agreement payments to gaming host communities for vital programs and services that benefit all Ontarians,” ssaid Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “Land-based casinos offer good, local jobs and play an important role in supporting strong, vibrant communities for families to live, work and play.”
Sam McCue and Konnor Smith Return With Owen Sound Attack to Defeat Peterborough Petes, 4-1
/It was bittersweet for the Petes to see their former teammates Sam McCue and Konnor Smith in different jerseys as they fell to the Owen Sound Attack, 4-1, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Thursday night.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
On Jan. 2, the Petes acquired forward Nico Addy, defenceman Martin Matejicek and a third-round pick in 2026 in exchange for Smith and McCue. This was the first time the former Petes returned to the PMC after the trade.
Owen Sound drew first blood as Ethan Burroughs launched the puck out in front and New York Jets prospect Colby Barlow buried the one-timer for a 1-0 lead after the first period.
Not to be outdone, the Petes fired back with a one-timer of their own as Ryder McIntyre circled the net and made a cross-crease pass to Chase Lefebvre who scored on the wide-open net for a 1-1 tie and that was the score after two.
Owen Sound got on the powerplay as Deni Goure sniped a shot past Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska and the visitors regained the lead, 2-1.
The Petes looked to even things up with a man advantage of their own. Sam Sedley slapped the puck out of his defensive zone of Owen Sound and Petes forward Brennan Faulker could not corral the cleared puck. It wound up on Burroughs’s stick, got a breakaway and rifled it past Sztuska for a 3-1 lead and an insurance marker.
The Petes pulled their goaltender to create more scoring opportunities in an all-or-nothing situation. Smith had the puck in his own zone, shot it at the empty but rang the post. Servac Petrovsky picked up the loose change and scored to make it a 4-1 final for Owen Sound.
The Petes hit the road to take on their rival Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
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Madoc Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Allegedly Driving Into Hydro Pole
/A 37-year-old Madoc man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Thursday evening.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 10:50 p.m., a concerned motorist called about a vehicle contacting into a hydro pole on Dobbin Road. The driver was not at the scene when police arrived. K9 Gryphon was deployed to conduct a track and a male matching the description given to police was located a short distance away. While speaking to the man, the officer noticed signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, the man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - alcohol
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 13.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Two Missing Teen Girls
/UPDATE: The girls have been located.
The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two 14-year-old girls, Ireland MacLean and Chloe Drummond, reported missing Thursday afternoon.
They were first reported missing around 4:30 p.m. Since then, officers have been checking known locations, with information leading police to believe they went to Toronto last night.
The Peterborough Police Service has since been working with the Toronto Police Service to locate the girls. Family and police are concerned for their safety.
The girls were last seen on a security camera in Peterborough at 11:35 a.m. in the Erskine Avenue and Barnes Crescent area.
The girls are described as:
Ireland MacLean
5’4
Approx 130lbs
Shoulder length dark hair
Wearing black puffy coat, black/gray camouflage track pants, beige Sorrel boots, light gray shirt with pink skulls
Chloe Drummond
5’6
Thin build
Shoulder length black hair
No description of clothing available
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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Three Days Grace Drummer Neil Sanderson Named Grand Marshall For 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade
/A true rockstar will lead the 21st Annual Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17 as Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson has been named this year’s grand marshall, announced at The Venue on Thursday afternoon.
Neil Sanderson, Three Days Grace Drummer said he is roughly one-third Irish mixed with Scandanavian/Dutch heritages. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Sanderson is best known for his work with Three Days Grace but has done work with Peterborough’s Thousand Foot Krutch and My Darkest Days. He has spent over two decades in the music industry, winning awards from Juno, Billboard Music and Loudwire Music with Three Days Grace.
The announcement was made by organizer Tim Burke who wanted to continue bringing in high-profile big names to the event after last year saw former sports anchor Dan O'Toole as the grand marshall.
“Dan was amazing last year and I couldn't ask for a better guy to do for us what he did for us in Peterborough,” he explained. “Neil came to mind. I talk to him occasionally and I asked him on Facebook. Within a day or less, he got back to me and it wasn't him saying, ‘Yeah, I'll do it,’ it was, ‘Thank you so much for asking me, I'd be honoured.’”
Sanderson confirmed the feeling Burke mentioned and was grateful for the opportunity, considering the worldwide success he and O’Toole have had in their respective careers.
“I've been lucky that from such a small town, we've been able to have the reach and audience that we've had on a global level. We look at that today and we feel blessed and we never take that for granted because it's amazing to see that world in that capacity” explained Sanderson. “I feel like I have a lot of big shoes to fill with over the years of great parade marshalls and I'm just going to do the best that I can.”
Sanderson’s mother would bring him to several parades when he was younger, such as the St. Patrick’s Day and Santa Claus parades, with several fond memories. During his adult years, he celebrated from dusk until dawn as he said with a chuckle but highlighted the upbeat and diverse music scene he would experience during St. Patrick’s Day.
“There's a lot of great live bands playing and that's what's really cool,” explained Sanderson. “I love live music and this city is rich with it; the music here is pretty eclectic.”
There are 77 entries in the parade so far but Burke says he is looking for more and sponsors.
“I can't believe how big it's growing,” said Burke. Last year, we had 87 so this year I'd like to hit maybe 100. It'd be pretty incredible to hit 100. I'm not sure if Peterborough parades have ever had 100 entries before so let's knock wood, luck of the Irish and all that stuff, let's do it.”
To register for the parade, visit the parade’s website and apply until March 1.
The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m., with the route beginning on George Street at City Hall and ending at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Prior to the event, a 5k run along George Street will occur to raise money for Right to Heal to help those with mental health and addictions.
To sign up for the run, contact Dave Dame of Runner’s Life at 876-8960. Donations can be given online at Right to Heal’s website.
A flag-raising will occur at City Hall on March 10 to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day.
For more information, contact Tim Burke at (705) 875-2542.
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50-Year-Old Man Deceased After Reported Missing On Dec. 23; Man Arrested and Charged With Indignity to Dead Body
/A 41-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with indignity to dead body of a 50-year-old man who was reported missing on Dec. 23, reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Thursday afternoon.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Peterborough Police Service confirmed the death as declared by the Coroner’s Office.
The 41-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
Indignity to Dead Body
The family of the deceased is asking for privacy during this time.
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Hometown PTBO: Alzheimer Society's Jen Johnstone Discusses Alzheimer Awareness Month and a New Virtual Reality Experience With Dementia
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Jen Johnstone, executive director of the Alzheimer Society Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland Haliburton about staying in Peterborough following her Trent University tenure, Alzheimer Awareness Month and EDIE, a virtual reality simulation to experience the world with dementia.
Habitat for Humanity Kicks Off National Student Writing Contest
/Students from grades 4 to 6 are invited to share what home means to them in an annual national writing contest held by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
ELLYOT READ HER STORY DURING THE GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY OF HABITAT’S PHASE TWO PROJECT ON LEAHY’S LANE. She was one of nine runner-ups from last year’s contest. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.
