Porter Martone's Nets a Goal in 4-0 Shutout Of Latvia In IIHF U18 World Championship Quarterfinals

Peterborough’s Porter Martone helped Team Canada get a 4-0 win over Latvia with a goal in the quarterfinals of the IIHF U18 World Championship at the Vantaa Trio Areena in Vantaa, Finland on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

His lone game came in the with less than eight minutes left in the third period.

After the Latvian goalie made a high-danger save, Caleb Desnoyers coralled the puck and brought it back to the point. He wristed it towards the net and Martone was able to tip it in for a 3-0 lead as another insurance marker.

Canada tacked on another empty net goal with less than a minute left in regulation to make it 4-0 and got the shutout win over Latvia.

Canada has a rematch against Sweden in the semifinals. The former won by a score of 6-3 on April 25. The winner takes on the victor of Slovakia and the United States in the opposite semifinal bracket.

The gold and silver medal games take place on Sunday morning.

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Peterborough Police Seize Drugs, Ammo and Cash From Search Warrants and Made Three Arrests

The Peterborough Police Services Emergency Response Team and the Drug Unit conducted two search warrants at residences on Stewart Street and McDonnel Street, seizing multiple items and making three arrests on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Officers were at each scene for approximately one hour and seized:

• 125 grams of Cocaine

• 66 grams of Crystal Meth

• 10 grams of Fentanyl

• 5000 Dilaudid pills

• 750 Hydromorphone pills

• Ammunition and loaded magazines

• Approximately $4,500 Canadian currency

 As a result of this investigation and these search warrants, three people have been arrested.

 A 28-year-old male from Jamaica was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudid

 He was held in custody and will be appearing in court Friday.

 A 54-year-old female from Etobicoke was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

 She was held in custody and will be appearing in court Friday.

 A 40-year-old male from Peterborough was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Crystal Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudid

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

• Proceeds of crime under $5000

He was released on an Undertaking and is expected to appear in court on May 21.

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Women United and United Way Peterborough & District Unveil Inaugural Women of Impact Awards

Women United and United Way Peterborough & District have unveiled the distinguished list of honorees for the first annual Women of Impact Awards announced on Friday.

File Photo.

The Women of Impact Awards is a celebration of women who embody leadership, inspire others, and leave an indelible mark on our community according to a press release.

“We were so pleased with the response from the community for this first annual event,” said Anne Ondercin, United Way director of philanthropy. “In total 37 nominations were received, all for very deserving women. I want to thank the members of the Women United Committee who independently reviewed and rated every nomination."

“Here in Peterborough City and County, our goal is to elevate the Women United movement and shine a spotlight on the incredible local women who are driving positive change,” said Maryam Monsef, Inaugural Chair of Women United Peterborough, “With support from the United Way team and the Women United Committee, we are raising funds to support vital programs and initiatives that empower and uplift women and those who identify as women in our community.”

Women United and United Way Peterborough & District wants to recognize the following individuals:

• Cassandra Babcock

• Dr. Debbie Boyce

• Cheyenne Buck

• Patti Clancy

• Wendy Couper

• Susan Dunkley

• Hillary Flood

• Jennifer Garland

• Dr. Jennifer Ingram

• Carlotta James

• Kristal Jones

• Ann MacLeod

• Laura Montague

• Rosemary Powers

• Denise Sayles-Morton

• Peggy Shaughnessy

• Lisa Trefzger

• Lois Tuffin

• Carmela Valles

• Jill Wickins

The award ceremony and celebration will be held on May 30th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Farmhill Weddings in Keene.

Tickets are available now for purchase. The early bird price is $30 until May 8th when it will increase to $40.

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Peterborough Museum & Archives Recognized By the Canadian Museums Association With National Award

The Peterborough Museum & Archives has been recognized with the Canadian Museums Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Exhibitions category for “To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860” (April to November 2023) announced on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The award was presented at a ceremony held on Wednesday.

The exhibition “To Honour and Respect” featured 13 quilled wiigwassii makakoon (birch bark baskets) lent by His Majesty The King from the Royal Collection in the United Kingdom. The makakoon were created by highly skilled women of what is now Hiawatha First Nation. The stunning makakoon were gifts to the Prince of Wales on Sept. 7, 1860, when he visited Hiawatha as part of a cross-Canada royal tour.

The many visitors admired the beautiful quillwork and explored the cultural knowledge, love, respect, and diplomacy that went into the makakoon, reflecting on Michi Saagiig and settler histories in the region. Indigenous-led programming included gallery tours, workshops on quillwork provided by Hiawatha First Nation artist Sandra Moore, and sessions on Michi Saagiig language provided by Curve Lake First Nation member Jonathan Taylor.

“Congratulations to the entire team at the Peterborough Museum & Archives, to the To Honour and Respect Planning Circle, the guest curators Dr. Lori Beavis and Dr. Laura Peers, and to the Royal Collection Trust for this well-deserved recognition. The exhibition truly symbolizes the massive contributions of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices, perspectives, and institutions,” said Gayle McIntyre, past Chair of the Peterborough Museum & Archives Advisory Committee.

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Peterborough Police To Host a Community Open House On June 1

The Peterborough Police Service is hosting a Community Open House on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their headquarters, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Visitors can learn about policing as a career, tour the police station, view demonstrations, see police vehicles and meet officers.

Bike safety seminars and registries are available during the open house.

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Hometown PTBO: Rebekha Hall Asking the Public to Help Raise $175,000 For a New Playground At Chemong Public School

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Rebekha Hall about raising $175,000 for a new playground at Chemong Public School in Bridgenorth, upcoming events to help raise money and some good eats in the area.

Click the link to help donate to Chemong Public School’s School Cash Online fund: http://kprdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

For more information, email Aleisha Robbins-Lee at atrobbins-lee@hotmail.com or call 705-312-7260.

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Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee Hosting Native Plant Spring Garden Work Day For May 11

The Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee has announced a Native Plant Spring Garden Work Day set for May 11 at 9 a.m.

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This community event aims to gather volunteers to help prepare the committee’s plant garden for the upcoming growing season.

Volunteers will meet at Service Ontario, located across from Foodland, at 9 a.m. The day will focus on revitalizing and maintaining the garden. Tasks include picking up recycling and litter, weeding and removing dead plant material to ensure the garden flourishes throughout the season.

“We're thrilled to invite members of our community to join us for a couple of hours of rewarding work in our native plant garden,” said Bruce, Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee member. “It's a great opportunity to give back to our environment and make a tangible difference in our community.”

Participants are advised to dress according to weather conditions and to bring gardening or work gloves. Additionally, volunteers are encouraged to bring their favourite weeding tools, loppers, shovel, rake and kneeling pads if available. Extra tools will be provided on-site for those who need them.

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One Driver Charged in Parkway Four-Vehicle Collision; No Injuries Were Reported

The Peterborough Police have investigated a four-vehicle collision at the intersection of Clonsilla Avenue and The Parkway which occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The road was closed while Police were investigating.

One of the involved vehicles was a transport truck. This caused traffic to be backed up in several directions as officers investigated and removed the involved vehicles. There were no injuries.

As a result, the driver of one of the involved vehicles was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for making an unsafe turn within an intersection.

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Shifting Gears Program Invites Peterborough to Adopt Active and Sustainable Transportation In Its 20th Year

As Shifting Gears celebrates its 20th anniversary, the challenge invites community members and workplaces to use active and sustainable travel modes and track their trips throughout May.

Photo courtesy of GreenUp.

Participants can join the challenge individually or as a team. Workshops, prizes, one-on-one commuter consultations and more are available during the challenge. Workplaces are also eligible for awards this year, not to mention which comes with bragging rights.

Last year, 61,538 kilometres were traveled by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. This resulted in a total greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 7,130 kg according to a press release.
 
In addition, Shifting Gears is proud to empower sustainable commuters to adopt healthier lifestyles. In 2023, 48 per cent of participants reported that they did not regularly use active travel modes before the Challenge, and 88 per cent of participants recorded maintaining new active transportation habits through September.
 
Workplaces that register for the Shifting Gears May Challenge receive support for making their business more bike-friendly. Free resources help workplace champions rally their staff to track trips to win workplace awards. Individuals can track their weekly trips for all five weeks in May to be entered to win prizes.
 
“The Shifting Gears May Challenge has become a springtime staple in Peterborough, providing the community a chance to meet, learn and grow together towards a sustainable transportation future,” said Lindsay Stroud, TDM Planner at the City of Peterborough. “Working closely with workplaces, schools and the community at large each spring builds knowledge and comfort for individuals trying new ways of travelling around town for their daily trips.”
 
To register, interested participants are encouraged to visit https://www.greenup.on.ca/program/shifting-gears/, contact Ashley at Ashley.burnie@greenup.on.ca or, check out our events at https://www.greenup.on.ca/events/.

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PVNCCDSB Students and Staff Kick Off May By Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

As May is celebrated as Asian Heritage Month, Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board (PVNCCDSB) staff and students embraced the various cultures with a ceremony at Holy Cross Secondary School on Wednesday morning.

Caitlyn Chan Reynolds displays her art piece before pvnccdsb students and staff at Holy Cross Secondary School. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The celebration’s theme was “Stories of Determination,” representing the strides made and the challenges Asian communities have overcome to thrive in Canada over the last two centuries and beyond.

“With the increasing diversity in our student population and in our communities, it is so important to allow voice for our students and families to really honour who they are and all of use to acknowledge the pieces of history that brought us to where we are,” said Dr. Cynthia Chan Reynolds, PVNCCDSB psychologist and manager of student services. “We need to honour all of our students so acknowledging the heritage pieces of our students is really key.”

There was an opening ceremony that featured cultural performances, an art exhibit by a local student and a display of traditional Asian attire from students.

Several speakers shared their lived experiences of immigrating to Canada or being born as first-generation with Asian descent. They also talked about initiatives against anti-Asian racism.

Reynolds adds that this assembly is all about awareness and allowing those with Asian heritage to fully embrace their authentic selves without judgment.

“That's part of the pieces in terms of Asian culture. We are brought up in a space of compliance and respect,” explained Reynolds. “The people-pleasing piece aspect of many of our 'model-minorities,' it is assumed that compliance and agreement is safety. I think we have to open up what safety means in terms of being able to be our authentic self.”

The staff, students and guests were treated to varieties of Asian cuisine following the ceremony.

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