City of Peterborough Accepting Entries For 2024 Canada Day Parade
/The City of Peterborough is accepting entries for the Canada Day Parade from community groups and businesses on July 1, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by Samantha Bianco.
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Peterborough County Releases 2024 Community Recognition Award Winners
/Peterborough County has released its winners of the 2024 Community Recognition Awards, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The recipients will be honoured at a private County event next month with a date pending.
The following are a list of the winners:
Accessibility
Otonabee Region Conservation Authority
Acts of Heroism
North Kawartha – Conner Ferguson
Selwyn – Johnathon Cooney, Ian Millar, and Marina McNab
Agricultural Leadership
Asphodel-Norwood – Vanderview Farms – Will and Bernadette Vanderhorst
Douro-Dummer – Murray Carlow
Selwyn – 14th Line Flowers – Dianne Pearson
Business Leadership
Asphodel-Norwood – Sweetheart’s Bakery, The Knockout and Dead Man’s Brew - all owned by Sara and Andrew Scott
Cavan Monaghan – Millbrook Mercantile – Bernadette MacNeil
Douro-Dummer – Molly Conlin Design & Drafting
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – ZK Excavating Ltd. – Zack Johnston
North Kawartha – The Grape and Wedge
Otonabee-South Monaghan – Wesnor Inc dba Trailers Plus – Zoran Albert
Selwyn – The Chocolate Rabbit
Community Volunteer of the Year
Asphodel-Norwood – Diane Anderson-Campbell
Douro-Dummer – Elsie Tedford
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – Donellda Fraser
North Kawartha – Jim Empringham
Otonabee-South Monaghan – Brian Bickmore
Selwyn – Lynda Coons
Environmental/Sustainability
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – CoviaCorp Canada Ltd.
Heritage Preservation
Selwyn – Lakefield Historical Society
Leadership in Arts and Culture
North Kawartha – Metal by Rachel – Rachel Charlebois
Selwyn – Ecco Art Gallery
Trent Lakes – Bruce Averill
Sporting Excellence
Otonabee-South Monaghan - Karl Allen
Youth
Asphodel-Norwood – Helen Genge
Otonabee-South Monaghan – Kaden Beasley
Special Award
County – Windsor’s Drycleaning Centre
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Woman Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Multiple Garbage Bins On Fire
/A 32-year-old Peterborough woman is facing arson charges after allegedly lighting several garbage bin fires late Monday night.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 11:30 p.m. the Peterborough Police Service started receiving calls to assist the Peterborough Fire Department with multiple fires lit within a short time frame in close proximity to each other.
Two garbage bins in Millennium Park and one garbage bin each at George Street North and King Street, Charlotte Street and Aylmer and George Street North near Sherbrooke Street were lit according to a police report.
With help from the downtown CCTV footage, Peterborough Police were able to obtain a description of the suspect. Officers canvassed the area and located a woman on a bike matching the person seen on camera in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area.
The woman was arrested and charged with:
Arson - Damage to Property x5
The accused is held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.
“The footage from the CCTV Program cameras was instrumental in allowing officers to get a description and make an arrest in this case,” according to a statement in a press release.
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Parks Canada to Complete Annual Maintenance On Several Peterborough Bridges
/Parks Canada will complete annual maintenance on three bridges in the City of Peterborough this spring.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The bridges will be temporarily closed to all traffic while maintenance is underway.
The following one-day closures will be in effect:
Maria Street bridge: Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Parkhill Road East swing bridge: Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
McFarlane Street bridge: Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Detour routes will be posted for all closures.
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Meet Your Match at the Volunteer Fair at the YMCA On May 8
/In celebration of National Volunteer Month, the inaugural Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair is being hosted at the YMCA of Central East Ontario on May 8.
Photo courtesy of Volunteer Peterborough.
The event is hosted by Volunteer Peterborough which creates a matchmaking service for organizations to find prospective volunteers that suit each other’s needs, interests and more.
The fair runs from noon to 4 p.m.
The organization and VolunteerPeterborough.ca were established in early September last year. Since then, 985 volunteers and 118 organizations have signed up.
Some organizations that are attending the event are:
YMCA
Peterborough ElderDog
Camp Kawartha
Victorian Order of Nurses Peterborough Victoria Haliburton (VON PVH)
Community Care Peterborough
Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN)
Circles of Support and Accountability
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
Peterborough Folk Festival
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre
United Way Peterborough and District
New Canadians Centre
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
Peterborough Symphony Orchestra
Canopy Support Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough
Mapleridge Recreation Centre
Lang Pioneer Village
YourTV
YES Shelter for Youth and Families
Peterborough Humane Society
PARD Therapeutic Riding
Peterborough Child & Family Centres
Fleming College Simulation Centre
Kawartha World Issues Centre
Ontario Public Interest Research Group Peterborough
Peterborough Musicfest
4th Line Theatre
Fowler’s Corners and Lakefield Lions Clubs
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)
Home Care Workers Co-op and Cooperative Care Alliance
For Our Grandchildren
PATH - Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes
Serenity Lane Animal Sanctuary
Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA)
“Volunteering is also a great way to gain new skills and experiences while impacting your community. Become part of something bigger than yourself by contributing to local and global causes,” as stated in a press release.
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Several Downtown Roads To Undergo Road Surface Repairs; Work Completion Expected For Fall Next Year
/The City of Peterborough has planned to repair several downtown road surfaces with work expected to start next month, announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
The work is scheduled to be completed in the fall of next year. The projects have awarded to IPAC Paving Limited.
The scope of work generally includes the removal/disposal/supply/set of select frames, covers, and grates, resetting of valve boxes, select curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, base asphalt repairs, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of hot mix asphalt and the application of pavement markings according to a City press release.
The City also adds that these upgrades may not address all drainage issues as this is not a full reconstruction and the project cannot correct existing grading or drainage deficiencies.
Milling and surface asphalt placement is proposed on the following streets:
Peterborough Utilities Group will be completing underground water main rehabilitation at the above-noted locations with the resurfacing of roads to follow next year.
Brock Street, Simcoe Street, King Street, and Murray Street — located between George Street and Water Street — will experience short-term road closures with posted detours during construction works to facilitate the work.
This is expected to impact milling and paving operations by one to two days. George Street, Water Street, Sheridan Street, Brock Street, McDonnel Street and Parkhill Road West will be reduced to a single traffic lane during operations, including eliminating parking along the roadways during structure adjustments, milling and paving.
Milling and paving of George Street and Water Street are proposed to proceed during night operations. Access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained during road closures; however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits. More concise and/or revised information as it relates to Public impacts will be provided when issuing location-specific construction notices for this project.
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Police Lay Charges On Man Who Allegedly Stole Planters From a Business In March
/A 45-year-old Peterborough man was charged with the theft of planters from the front of a business on March 19.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The incident occurred at a business in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area. The suspect came onto the porch, checked to see if the planters were movable, returned several hours later and removed them from the front porch.
The man was arrested on Friday and charged with:
Theft under $5,000
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 21.
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Porter Martone's Hat Trick Leads Canada In 8-1 Rout Over Switzerland In IIHF U18 World Championship
/The captain led the way as Peterborough’s Porter Martone’s hat trick helped Team Canada rout Switzerland 8-1 at the Vantaa Trio Areena in Vantaa, Finland on Sunday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.
His first goal came on the power play in the second period as teammate Gavin McKenna got into the zone and knifed through the defence and got a shot off. Martone knocked the rebound out of the air and in for a power play goal and a 4-1 lead.
Martone got his second goal in the last minute as Canada got into the offensive zone on the rush. McKenna fed Martone who one-timed it home to give Canada a 7-1 lead.
The Peterborough forward capped off his hat trick with a highlight-reel goal as he got the puck alone in front of the net and shot it between his legs for the 8-1 win.
Canada continues their preliminary rounds and aim to stay undefeated against Kazakhstan on Tuesday at noon.
Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Handmade Heaven, The Good Baker YPQ, Bar 379 and the Peterborough Chamber
/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…
Handmade Heaven is on the move.
Thursday will mark their last day at Lansdowne Place as they head to a new shop at Portage Place at 1154 Chemong Rd., between Fabricland and the LCBO. They facilitate a connection between artisans and potential customers who seek bespoke, handmade items. The platform aims to promote creativity, preserve traditional craftsmanship and bolster Canadian communities. Opening Sunday, the new store is three times bigger and is expected to have room for 100 local makers. Owner Samuel Milne says in one year in Peterborough, the store has done so well that they have now opened five new locations in busy malls across Ontario and will soon be supporting more than 700 local makers and artisans.
There’s another reason to head to Peterborough airport, even if you’re not flying anywhere.
The Good Baker YPQ has opened in the restaurant space at the terminal building. Seating overlooks the airport’s apron where you get a good view of what’s happening on the runway. It’s open daily from 8 am to 4 pm at 925 Airport Rd., serving breakfast and lunch options as well as pastries.
There’s a new bar in downtown Peterborough called Bar 379, located at 379 Water St. in the former Twisted Wheel location.
It is a live music venue, performance space, cocktail lounge, third place, and safe space. They feature alternative life music, DJs, drag, burlesque, comedy, film screenings, craft beer, craft cocktails, art, and more. Check out their upcoming shows at bar379.ca.
Looking for a private office to rent?
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce currently has vacancies at the Business Centre at its location at 175 George St. N. in the beautiful and historic train station. It is fully accessible with shared kitchen space, boardroom, and reception. Offices are available for daily and yearly leased rentals. The Business Centre offers ample free parking and secure access when you want it. And you can have your office just down the hall from me. Contact the Chamber at pkchamber.ca for more information.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre Increasing Parking Rates Starting Wednesday
/Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is increasing its hospital parking rates effective Wednesday.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
Their parking rates have not increased since 2016, although maintenance costs have continued to rise during those eight years according to a press release.
In addition to the changes to current parking rates, the hospital will also offer non-consecutive day pass packages for five, 10, and 30 days. These multi-day passes may be purchased at the hospital’s Parking Office; pricing for each option is available on the hospital’s website.
Old parking rates:
First half-hour $4; subsequent half hours $2
Maximum of $10 per single visit in a 24-hour period with no in-and-out privileges
Day pass: $12 for 24 hours with unlimited in-and-out privileges
Weekly pass: $36 with unlimited in-and-out privileges
Monthly pass: $80 with unlimited in-and-out privileges for 30 days
Cancer Care & Dialysis Pass: $50 per month
New parking rates:
First half-hour $5; subsequent half hours $2
Maximum of $12 per single visit in a 24-hour period with no in-and-out privileges
Day pass: $14.25 for 24 hours with unlimited in-and-out privileges
Weekly pass: $43 with unlimited in-and-out privileges
Monthly pass: $95.75 with unlimited in-and-out privileges for 30 days
Cancer Care & Dialysis Pass: $50 per month
**NEW** HPASS options: five, 10 and 30-day passes that may be used for non-consecutive days
