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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Summit Helping Entrepreneurs and Leaders On May 2
/Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business Summit will be held on May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fleming College.
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This event is tailored for forward-thinking business owners and leaders. It promises to be an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights, forge connections and unlock strategies for leading into the future according to a press release.
The Summit will kick off with a keynote address from Unity Design Studio Principal Bill Lett, followed by a series of workshops:
Workshop Session 1
You should know more about your customers than they do – Heather Watson and Matthew Stimpson
Unleash the power of AI – Sofie Andreou
Unlocking Potential: Employment strategies for immigrants and diverse abilities – Andy Cragg and Agnes Wojewoda
Workshop Session 2
Leading through uncertainty – Nancy Wiskel, Anthony Evelyn, and Nicole Cooke
Copilot for Microsoft 365: Achieve more than ever with AI – Adam Bishop
Meeting the media: How to best share your business story – Jaye Makinson, Jordan Mercier, Jeannine Taylor, and Marcus Tully
Lunch will feature a panel discussion on Building Your Team featuring Heather Watson of acorn30, Scott Murison of Wild Rock Outfitters, Mike Stock of Unity Design Studio, and Jennifer Scates of Central Smith Ice Cream, moderated by Sarah Budd of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
“The Business Summit is an opportunity to learn from the experts, learn from your colleagues, and get inspired to unlock your business potential,” says Sarah Budd, President and CEO of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. "The world is changing quickly and events like the Business Summit help to strengthen our business community and better prepare us for the opportunities of tomorrow.”
Tickets are available at the Chamber’s website.
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Fleming College's Open House to Run Sunday
/Prospective students can meet their future professors, ask questions and learn more about Fleming College during their Spring Open House running this Sunday.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
The Open House will be held at the Sutherland, Frost and Haliburton Campuses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each campus will have information about financial aid, residence, off-campus housing, and post-secondary life in its communities.
Visitors to the Sutherland Campus can check out the vast array of services available to students, from accessibility to diversity and inclusion services. A self-guided tour of the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre is available and attendees can chat with current students about their experiences in various programs.
At the Frost Campus, Arboriculture students are putting on a tree climbing demonstration while the Fleming Phoenix Loggersports team will showcase their talents. Visitors can also check out insect, wildlife and fish displays. Guests can enter a contest and win a chance to blow up dozens of watermelons during an explosive demonstration of Fleming’s Blasting Techniques program.
The Haliburton School of Art + Design encourages all visitors to participate in live demonstrations and interact with Fleming’s students and instructors during Open House. Future students can check out the student art exhibit in the Great Hall and walk along the adjacent Sculpture Forest Trail.
Those interested in pursuing a career in firefighting can visit the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood and talk to the faculty, staff and students who make up Fleming’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program.
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OLG Makes Fourth-Quarter Payment of Over $670,000 to The City of Peterborough
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its fourth quarter payment of $678,417 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Friday.
Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), Peterborough has received $2,973,019. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has received $12,377,384.
These payments to the 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 according to a press release.
“For decades, profits from gaming have been an important source of funding for Ontario communities, helping to deliver vital services and making a real difference for gaming host municipalities,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “This is one of the many different ways Ontario continues to create good-paying, local jobs that play a critical role in supporting our economy, while ensuring a socially responsible gaming environment for people to enjoy.”
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Second-Annual City Nature Challenge To Run From April 26 to 29
/The second annual community bio-blitz will occur in Peterborough from April 26 to 29 as part of the global City Nature Challenge competition.
A bio-blitz is a survey that identifies wildlife with the goal of understanding the biodiversity of a location. Nature observations can be uploaded using the iNaturalist app and posted to the Peterborough project page. All the city's wild and naturally occurring plants, animals and insects are eligible as nature sightings. Wildlife observations will be tallied at the end of the competition to determine the winning community in Canada.
On April 26 and 27, the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Field Naturalists will host guided nature walks at GreenUP Ecology Park, located at 1899 Ashburnham Dr., both days from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature family-friendly nature walks for all residents to learn how to make nature observations while exploring the park. Walks will be approximately 60 minutes, with the first tour at 11:30 a.m. and the last at 1 p.m. Guided tours depart from the event booth at the GreenUP Ecology Park Pavilion.
Event schedule
Friday, April 26
11 a.m.: Opening remarks with Councillor Joy Lachica, Co-Chair of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management portfolio, Peterborough Field Naturalists and Dylan Radcliffe, Chair of the Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee
11:30 a.m.: Walk and Talk about Pollinators with Carlotta James, Monarch Ultra
1 p.m.: The Natural and Cultural History of Little Lake, the Otonabee River and Meade Creek with Otonabee Conservation
Saturday, April 27
11 a.m.: Opening remarks with Mayor Jeff Leal
11:30 a.m.: Meet the Trees of Ecology Park with Vern Bastable, Peterborough GreenUp
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Children’s Activity Hub with Susan Chow, Trent University
1 p.m.: Discovering Nature in Early Spring with Drew Monkman
More information about how to participate in the City Nature Challenge is on the event web page at peterborough.ca/nature.
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Peterborough Man Arrested On Warrant After Trying to Flee From Police
/A 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on a warrant after an incident early Friday morning.
At roughly 1:15 a.m., officers were called to the area of Princess Street and Lock Street about a suspicious person in a backyard.
Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police but he left the area upon seeing police. K9 Gryphon was called in and began a track, leading officers to a nearby address. The suspect was located on a back porch.
The suspect was arrested on the strength of the warrant.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
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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The Good Baker YPQ Lands As Peterborough Airport Restaurant
/The Good Baker YPQ has landed in Peterborough Airport as its new restaurant in the terminal building announced on Thursday.
Peterborough Airport serves as an aerospace and education employment centre, supporting over 500 direct jobs and hosting more than 20 businesses on-site. the last restaurant operator departed in 2021. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
The restaurant has added seating areas that overlook the airport’s apron and runway activity.
It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the airport terminal building, 925 Airport Rd., serving a range of breakfast and lunch options and pastries.
Since the late 1960s, Peterborough Airport has featured a restaurant which has been a destination for visitors, people who work at the airport's businesses, pilots passing through and others who want to enjoy a meal while watching planes come and go.
“The Airport restaurant is a vital connection to the regional community, and we’re excited about the delicious offerings from The Good Baker YPQ,” said Kyle Bruce Peterborough Airport administration manager. “The restaurant serves as a destination for young families, fostering a passion for aviation among young enthusiasts.”
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Bobcaygeon Brewing Company Invites Public to Celebrate Its Ninth Birthday On Saturday
/There have been nine years of flowing taps for Bobcaygeon Brewing Company which will celebrate its birthday this Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. at its Peterborough Brewery and Taproom at 649 The Parkway.
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) RICHARD WOOD, BOBCAYGEON BREWING COMPANY PRESIDENT; CHRISTIAN HARVEY, ONE CITY PTBO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; KATIE HARTING, MCTHIRSTY’S BARTENDER AND MATT CAMPBELL, BOBCAYGEON BREWING COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES ENJOYING THE FIRST-POURED BLACKBERRY RASPBERRY GOSE FROM THE TAP that was launched on Oct. 7, 2022. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.
The brewery will offer nine unique cask selections featuring one-time-only variants of classic Bobcaygeon styles such as Cottage Lager with Lime, Dockside Red Ale with Black Currant, and Double Dry Hopped Northern Lights.
The Brewery is also doing four beer releases with two brand new beers:
‘Lansdowne Fog,’ which brings Earl Grey tea and vanilla over a classic English Ale base*
‘Hibernate,’ a Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Strong Ale*
‘Firefly Belgian Wheat’
‘Birch Bark White IPA’
*denotes new beer
The event features live music from TJ Shirk (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and James Higgins (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.) and savoury New Zealand pies from Kia Ora Pies.
The back of the brewery will open its rain-or-shine beer garden for the day and the production side of the brewery will be open for the public to view and tour.
This is a family-friendly event featuring outdoor lawn games and non-alcoholic options.
For those wishing to sample the various beers on offer, tickets are $15. They include a limited edition sampling glass and two drink tokens which can be kept. Additional tokens will be available for purchase on site.
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Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Women's Lakers Joining Women’s Major Series Lacrosse 2024 Season and Upcoming Golf Fundraiser Tournament On April 27
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Victoria Clark and Chelsea Campbell of the Peterborough Women's Lakers about their process of getting into the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse, their championship pedigree and upcoming fundraising golf tournament on April 27 at Keystone Links Golf and Country Club.
Brealey Drive to Undergo Major Construction to Be Completed By Fall of 2025
/Brealey Drive will be closed to through traffic between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street for a major infrastructure project that will start this spring and be completed in the fall of 2025.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
