Three Mini Track Loaders Stolen From Business; Police Investigating Incident and Seeking Information From the Public

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after three mini track loaders were stolen from a business over the weekend. 

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Officers were made aware of the theft on Monday which is believed to have happened in the area of the North Monaghan Parkway and Elmdale Road on Saturday around 6:30 a.m.

The value of the theft is estimated at $165,000.

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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Doors Open Peterborough Invites Community For Site Submissions

Annual event Doors Open Peterborough is introducing a new approach this year by inviting the Peterborough community to ‘submit a site’ to have their property be considered for inclusion in this year’s Doors Open Peterborough program announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

This annual event provides free access to many city heritage and cultural landmarks that are not usually open to the public to be held on Sept. 14.

Stewart Hamilton, Chair of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and Chair of the Doors Open Peterborough organizing committee, hopes this new approach will generate new energy and excitement to the program and foster a sense of inclusivity and accessibility.

“To elaborate on our ongoing theme ‘Every Door Has a Story’, we’re hoping to receive submissions of sites not previously featured on Doors Open Peterborough,” he said. “We’re pleased to be offering this opportunity to showcase Peterborough’s many community stories through new places, tours and events not seen before.”

To learn more about Doors Open Peterborough 2024 and access the “Submit a Site” online form everyone can visit peterborough.ca/DoorsOpen2024.

Doors Open Peterborough is funded by the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and is part of Doors Open Ontario which is coordinated by the Ontario Heritage Trust.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Jan. 29

The Fleming Phoenix sports teams had mixed results but saw a good outing from their extramural hockey team.

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

The Phoenix men’s extramural hockey team hosted an ice hockey tournament at the Lindsay Recreation Complex on Friday.

The Phoenix won their first game 1-0 against the Seneca Sting with Adam Edgerton getting the lone goal and. Brett Otterbein with the shutout. 

Fleming went on a winning streak, defeating the Georgian Grizzlies (Barrie) 3-2. P Tyler Haliburton, Ashten Murdock and Bryce Baron each had tallies for the Phoenix.

In the semi-finals, the Phoenix were defeated by their local rival and eventual tournament winners in Trent University, 4-1. The lone Phoenix goal was scored by Brady Sage.

Trent University went on to win the tournament, defeating the Durham Lords 5-1. 

The Seneca Sting were named the Fair Play team of the tournament. 

The Phoenix men’s basketball team had another road loss, taking a defeat by the Georgian Grizzlies, 98-90 on Friday.  

The Phoenix led after the first quarter but the Grizzlies gained control and led in each of the three remaining quarters. 

High scorers for the Phoenix were Shawn Blackwood with 19 points, Paul-Ryan Molay with 18 and Jason Diaz and Lystra White each had 16 points.

Fleming continues playing on the road as they head to Toronto to take on the Seneca Sting on Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. 

The men’s and women’s Phoenix volleyball teams travelled to Ottawa this past weekend to face the Algonquin Wolves on Saturday and the La Cite Coyotes on Sunday.

The women’s Phoenix volleyball team lost 3-0 to Algonquin with set scores of 25-18, 25-22, and 25-22. They took another loss, 3-1 to La Cite. The Phoenix women won the first set 25-19 and then lost the next three sets 25-22, 25-15, 26-24. 

The men’s Phoenix team were swept 3-0 to Algonquin. Scores for that match were 25-18, 25-16, 23-23. They reversed their fortunes, routing La Cite with set scores of 25-16, 25-9, 25-18. This brings the men’s Phoenix volleyball team to 5-12 in the regular season. 

Both the men and women’s team will play their final game of the regular season at home against the Durham Lords at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Wednesday. The women play at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. 

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Two People Arrested With Multiple Charges Including Drug and Unauthorized Weapon Possession

Two Peterborough people in their 30’s are facing several charges after a traffic stop by the Community FIRST team on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:30 a.m., officers with the unit were on general patrol in the Brock Street and Aylmer Street area when they spotted a vehicle that was being driven in a suspicious manner. They learned that the rear license plate had been reported stolen several weeks earlier and was different from the plate on the front of the vehicle.

ItPolice also determined that the driver was suspended. Officers also found an open bottle of liquor in the driver’s area of the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody without incident. During a search after arrest, officers located a small amount of methamphetamine and 145 Percocet pills.

As a result, a 33-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada (joint charge with co-accused)

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin)

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence and Control Act)

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 27.

The 32-year-old female passenger was found to be in possession of an extendable baton and was also charged with:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada (joint charge with co-accused)

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to be in court Feb. 20, 2024.

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Peterborough Police Partner With Wounded Warriors Canada to Provide Additional Mental Health Support to Officers and Their Families

In an effort to provide additional mental health services to first responders, the Peterborough Police Service and Wounded Warriors Canada have announced a partnership on Monday afternoon.

Wounded Warriors Canada is a nationally recognized organization and mental health service provider dedicated to serving ill and injured trauma exposed professionals and their families. The group is currently working with over 100 police services across the country. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The partnership will aid Peterborough Police Service members and their families. 

The Peterborough Police Service Peer Support Team has been actively seeking partnerships with external agencies to benefit all Service members. Wounded Warriors Canada has been chosen as its first priority partnership according to a press release.

“I was part of organizations both at York Regional Police and London Police Service where we partnered with Wounded Warriors so when this came to my attention here in Peterborough, it was a natural that I would support this here as well for the benefit of our members,” said Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service.

Peterborough Police officers often encounter traumatic experiences which is something the public may or may not be aware of, explained Betts.

“Most people are going to see one or two really terrible things that happen in their lives,” he said. “Our police officers can see one, two, three or five in a single 12-hour shift and there's an accumulative effect that goes along with that. Some of our folks are responding to things where people do the most horrible, imaginable things to other individuals out there.”

“That's what the police are affront to and exposed to,” said Scott Maxwell, Wounded Warriors executive director. “What they could see in a shift could be more trauma than an individual maybe hopefully in their lives. But the reality of that requires very tailored, culturally-specific, occupationally aware, training and counselling assistance to make sure that we are getting in front of this reality.”

Anyone from the Police Service can confidentially apply for Wounded Warriors’s services.

Some available programs include:

• Trauma Resiliency Program

• Spousal Resiliency Program

• Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday

• Couples Resiliency Program

• Warrior Kids Camp & Virtual Program

• Surviving Family Program

• PTSD Service Dogs

• Operations Stress Intervention Dog

“We specialize in residential facilitated group counselling programs for individual members, couples counselling, supports for spouses, surviving families (line of duty death and deaths by suicide) and support for kids aged 8-16 years old,” said Maxwell.

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Police and Fire Services Seeking Public For Information of Margaret Avenue Fire

The Peterborough Police and Peterborough Fire Services are asking anyone with information to come forward about a fire on Margaret Avenue on Saturday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:20 a.m., the fire was spotted and called in. The home had just been sold and was empty at the time.

Seventeen firefighters responded to the call and heavy smoke billowed from the house upon arrival. After a search, fire crews did not find anyone in the fire and police believe no one was injured. The fire was extinguished without incident.

The Ontario Fire Marshal has since determined the circumstances to be suspicious and the Peterborough Police Service is investigating.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Mark Jilesen with Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x285 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Becomes a Winter Wonderland For Snofest On Family Day Weekend

Four fun-filled days of winter-themed activities are hitting Peterborough for this year’s Snofest starting Feb. 16.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Snofest runs until Feb. 19. The full Snofest schedule of free activities is online at peterborough.ca/snofest.

“On behalf of Peterborough City Council, I am pleased to invite you to participate in the Snofest winter weekend carnival. With events and activities available to people of all ages and all stages of life, Snofest is a time for friends and families to get together and get outside for some winter fun,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “It is important that we all remain active and engaged with our community during the colder months and Snofest offers an opportunity to do so while also having a wonderful time.”  

Highlights of the schedule of events include a family swim night, the Snow Much Fun outdoor skating and snow play party at Quaker Foods City Square, the Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast presented in partnership with the East Peterborough Lions Club, a snowsuit story time provided by the Peterborough Public Library and the Peterborough Museum and Archives, a family skate on holiday Monday at Healthy Planet Arena and more.

Snofest Pete will be attending most events scheduled throughout the long weekend.

The Recreation and Parks Services Division, Peterborough Public Library, the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Art Gallery of Peterborough will provide programming.

Participants are invited to bring their used batteries to the following events to be recycled to receive a free Snofest toque: Quaker Foods City Square skate event, Healthy Planet Arena skating event and Wellness Centre swim and pancake breakfast.

“The City of Peterborough is a leading municipal example for battery recycling and sustainability and has been a great partner since 2020,” said Joe Zenobio, Call2Recycle Canada president. “We are delighted to participate in Snofest and to support Peterborough’s community life and environmental initiatives. Together through our collective efforts we will continue to protect our environment and divert even more batteries from landfills.”

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Grammy-Winning Group TLC Bringing 90's Nostalgia to the Peterborough Memorial Centre For May 18

There will be 90’s nostalgia hitting the Peterborough Memorial Centre as Grammy-award winning group TLC with special guests All-4-One and Color Me Badd hit the stage on May 18.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

TLC has sold 85 million Records Worldwide, had four number one singles in the US, 10 Top Ten singles in the US, won 4 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Awards, 5 Soul Train Awards and 4 Multi-Platinum selling albums. Two of them (Fanmail and CrazySexyCool) are certified Diamond by the RIAA and have one billion plays on Pandora.  

All-4-One are best known for their songs I Swear, I Can Love You Like That, So Much In Love, I Turn To You, These Arms, Beautiful As You and more. The Grammy Award Winning group All-4-One is internationally known for chart topping radio hits and also garnering countless awards. All-4-One’s very first single ‘So Much In Love,’ scaled to RIAA Gold Sales and top five pop status.

Color Me Badd were considered the leaders of a resurgence of post-doo-wop harmony groups singing in the early 1990s.

Best known for their singles I Wanna Sex You Up, I Ador, Mi Amor and All 4 Love, the group has sold over 12 million records worldwide, had two number one Hit Singles, nine Top 40 Hits and a Triple-Platinum Album. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards, won two Soul Train Music Awards and one American Music Award and were nominated for five others.

Tickets range from $79.50 to $149.50 (plus applicable fees) and go on-sale Friday at 10 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the box office.

PMC Scoop members presale begins on Wednesday at 10 a.m. where presale codes are available online.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Big Mama’s, Black Honey, JA-NEO and Marlin Travel

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

Looking for some delicious meals that you can take home and reheat?

Big Mama’s Community Kitchen is offering just that at 441 Rubidge St. Based out of Right to Heal PTBO, Big Mama’s Community Kitchen offers a place of gathering to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Pre-order your food online or over the phone for pickup at a later date. They offer custom catering options for the workplace, community events and special occasions. You can find them online at righttoheal.ca.

Black Honey is officially under new ownership.

Lisa Dixon opened the business at 217 Hunter St. W. 18 years ago. Since then, the café, bakery, and catering business has become a fixture of downtown, leading Hunter Street to become a thriving café and restaurant district. New owner Jennifer Miles has been working with Lisa and is a trained chef herself. Take a stroll down Hunter Street and grab a hot drink and a warm treat.

Junior Achievement has announced the inductees to its ninth annual Business Hall of Fame.

Inductees are selected for their lasting contributions to economic development locally, their leadership and their innovation. They serve as inspiring role models and mentors to the students that benefit from Junior Achievement’s programs. A big shout out to Tim Barrie, John Cunningham, Gwyneth James, Richard Labelle, Jill and Robert Staples, Jeannine Taylor, Nicole Truman, Cora Whittington, and the crew at Winslow Gerolamy – you have all shown yourselves to be exceptional community and business leaders.

Dreaming about a vacation to somewhere warm?

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is partnering up with Marlin Travel to bring back their popular travel program. Head to Northern Italy for nine days this October and take in Venice, go on a Prosecco Winery Tour, and check out the Dolomite mountains. The trip is open to both members and non-members and provides guests with premium accommodations, a chance to try some authentic Italian cuisine, and an opportunity to see northern Italy with local colleagues and friends. Visit PKChamber.ca or contact Marlin Travel for more details.

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Six Fleming College Paramedic Students Take An Icy Dip For Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Six Fleming College Paramedic students are taking the plunge to benefit Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s campaign to buy a new CT scanner, announced on Friday.

Fleming’s plunge from last year. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Medic Mavericks team consists of Fleming students Danielle Blavert, Theo Guenther, Keyanna O’Rourke, Emily Escott, Maddie Mason-Gaynor, and Taiya Martin.

A goal of $1,000 is set to help the hospital’s cause.

The students will be dressed in their paramedic uniforms and will brave Trent River’s frigid temperatures on Saturday at noon. They will jumpfrom the shoreline at Lion’s Club Park in Campbellford. 

Donors can go online to give to the Medic Maverick’s campaign.

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