May Considered Museum Month For The City of Peterborough

Peterborough Museum and Archives is celebrating “May is Museum Month” and encourages residents and visitors to plan a visit to a museum to learn about local heritage and culture and participate in programs, special events and exhibitions, announced Monday.

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This year's theme is ‘Museums for Education and Research,’ which aims to highlight museums' pivotal role in learning, innovation and knowledge sharing.

The Peterborough Museum and Archives is designated as a 'Category A Collecting Institution,' meaning it collects, preserves and makes cultural property accessible to the public through exhibitions, research and online.

Accordingly, the Peterborough Museum & Archives manages:

• over 45,000 objects in its artifact collections

• over 400,000 original photographic negatives, 2,000 fonds and over 3,300 linear feet of archival material in its archival collections

• the care and conservation of all objects and archival material in our collection.

Peterborough Museum and Archives provides exhibits and programming for everyone regardless of age. The Museum is self-guided and available by donation. The facility is located at 300 Hunter St. E., within Ashburnham Memorial Park on Armour Hill, in Peterborough. All visits to the archives require an appointment. Please call in advance to book your visit at 705-743-5180.

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Maman Biomedical Inc. Earns $10,000 From Innovation Cluster LevelUP Pitch Competition

Latchmi Raghunanan, co-founder of Maman Biomedical Inc. made a $10,000 pitch and was the winner of the Innovation Cluster’s first LevelUP pitch competition on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Raghunanan stood on top over seven other competing companies. This event marked the finale of a 13-week program to propel regional startups from concept to market readiness.

The event was held at Innovation Cluster’s facility in Downtown Peterborough at the Venture North Building.

Entrepreneurs pitched their innovative solutions to a panel of expert judges, Christine Crandell, Gail Moorhouse, and Amit Bhanot to try to claim the top prize.

Raghunanan’s pitch involves the in vitro fertilization (IVF) sector, offering products in patch and gel form. Their products eliminate pain and reduce costs for women facing infertility, both major barriers to accessing traditional needle-injected IVF treatments. 

“Winning this competition means we can accelerate and move forward,” said Raghunanan. “We loved the LevelUP program, and we’ve made a lot of progress in a very short period of time. I am extremely proud of where we are.”

“Our first cohort has set a high benchmark for success," said Crandell. “Seeing these entrepreneurs evolve over the past weeks has been profoundly inspiring.”

Innovation Cluster is accepting new applicants for the next LevelUP cycle beginning on Aug. 6. The application deadline is July 1.

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One Man and Two Teens Facing Assault Charges After Another Person Was Shot In the Leg

Three people including two teenagers are facing several charges after an incident on Tuesday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 7 p.m., officers conducted a well-being check at a residence on Fairbairn Street in Peterborough. 

Upon knocking on the door, a 24-year-old man exited the residence with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated at the scene by EMS and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. 

Police learned there were more people in the residence.  Officers with the Emergency Response Team, K9 and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Units set up and the residence was cleared by officers.

As a result of the incident,

A 22-year-old St.Catharines man was arrested and charged with:

• Aggravated Assault

• Assault with a Weapon

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

A 16-year-old Whitby male was arrested and charged with:

• Aggravated Assault

• Assault with a Weapon

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

A 15-year-old Ajax male was arrested and charged with:

•  Aggravated Assault

• Assault with a Weapon

All three accused are being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, two of the names cannot be released.

During the arrests, officers seized:

• 28.5 grams of fentanyl

• Canadian currency

Peterborough Police will remain at the scene until the investigation is completed.

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Porter Martone's Five Points Helps Topple Kazakhstan 11-3 At IIHF U18 World Championship

Peterborough’s Porter Martone led Team Canada with a five-point game to dismantle Kazakhstan 11-3 at the Vantaa Trio Areena in Vantaa, Finland on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

Martone got a goal and four assists in the game.

His first point was late in the opening period as the secondary assist for Maxim Massé’s one-timer power-play goal with under three minutes left in the frame.

Martone had three points in the second period: a primary assist, a secondary helper, and a goal.

His first was when he entered the zone on the rush with an outnumbered attack. He left a drop pass for Gavin McKenna who gave it to Henry Mews in the high slot and quickly snapped it home for a 5-1 game.

The Mississauga Steelhead’s next point came from intercepting a pass in the offensive zone and immediately dished it to McKenna who scored on the backhand for a 7-1 lead.

The captain’s only goal came from a one-timer where the cross-crease pass found Martone’s stick and had an easy tap-in for the 8-1 lead.

His final point was an assist late in the third period. He passed the puck back off a faceoff win to his defenceman which eventually allowed one of his forward linemates, McKenna, get his second of the game, giving him a 10-2 lead and an eventual 11-3 victory.

Canada finishes first in Group B and will play an opponent to be determined for Thursday in the quarterfinals.

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1,000 Participants Help Peterborough Butterfly Run Raise Over $92,000

Over 1,000 people got their feet moving for the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation’s (GPHSF) Peterborough Butterfly Run, raising over $92,000 at Millennium Park on Sunday.

Since 2018, more than 800 bereavement kits have been created to be provided to families and individuals by health care providers with the Peterborough Family Health Team and PRHC. Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Participants could participate in the one km Kids Fun Run, one km Memorial Walk or the 5 km Run/Walk. The run was in support of anyone who has experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a child, or is unable to conceive.

The proceeds were used to provide ongoing specialized education in Perinatal Bereavement Care to healthcare providers across Peterborough City and County, establish more than 10 lending libraries for individuals and their families located across Peterborough City and County and develop bereavement kits for families and individuals who experience early and later pregnancy loss and infant loss.

“It was great to feel the fellowship, support, and comradery of the crowd which is what the event has always been about,” said Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “No matter what format the event has taken, there are so many that support its mission. For that we are very grateful.”

The top three fundraising teams were: Macks Pack, The White Family and Team Bene’s Buddies. 

The top three individual fundraisers were Stephanie Sutton, Rebecca Mcevoy and Cally White.

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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.

Parade entry applications are open until June 14 at 4:30 p.m. 

“The Canada Day parade has been a family favourite in Peterborough for decades,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “It’s fantastic to have the community come together to celebrate our country and reflect on its history. Having an entry in the parade is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and community groups to connect with everyone along the parade route.”

Parade entry forms are available online and paper copies are available at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. and City Hall at 500 George St. N.  

While the Canada Day Parade welcomes both community groups and commercial floats, the latter will be charged a fee of $125, payable online, according to a press release.

Each parade entry will require a representative to attend a safety orientation meeting on June 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the banquet room of Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

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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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