Peterborough Police Seeking a Motorcyclist Who Fled After Attempted Traffic Stop For Speeding

The Peterborough Police Service is looking for a motorcycle driver who fled from an attempted traffic stop after speeding on Tuesday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 7:15 p.m., a black motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed passed several vehicles including a marked police cruiser on County Road 10 heading into Millbrook. 

Police estimate the motorcycle was going between 120-130 km/h at the time. 

The driver is described as:

• Male

• Wearing dark pants and a black t-shirt with white lettering on the back

• A dark-coloured helmet

Police believe the motorcycle is black. The officer activated their emergency lights but the bike did not stop.

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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City of Peterborough Marks This Week As Emergency Preparedness Week

The City of Peterborough is marking this week as Emergency Preparedness Week by urging residents to be prepared in case of emergency.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

This year’s public education initiative theme is ‘Plan for every season.’  

By taking a few simple steps, residents can become better prepared to face the range of unique emergency challenges facing Peterborough on a seasonal basis. Residents are encouraged to: 

• Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to their community and region can help residents better prepare. 

• Make an emergency plan – It will help individuals and their families know what to do. 

• Prepare an emergency kit – Having basic supplies to enable residents to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours without power or tap water is a widely recommended guideline. During emergencies, it may take time for emergency services to reach everyone in need, especially if the situation is widespread or resources are limited. Being prepared to sustain themselves and their family for that initial period, not only eases the burden on emergency responders but also increases their chances of staying safe and comfortable until help arrives. 

“Emergencies can vary widely in nature, so it is important for us to adapt our preparations accordingly. Whether it's a natural disaster, power outage, or other unforeseen event, having a well-thought-out emergency plan and supplies can provide peace of mind and increase our resilience in challenging situations,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. 

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Peterborough Golf & Country Club Growing Women's Golf As Longstanding Ladies Open Sees 65 Golfers Tee Off

With golf season back in full swing, 65 women hit the links for the annual Ladies Open at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club (PGCC) on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The tournament has been with the PGCC for several decades spanning over 125 years of being in town. It has been a long-standing tradition to the course the continues to grow women’s golf each year.

“The ladies are really the lifeblood of this club,” said Jermaine Brissett, PGCC general manager. “They are involved in absolutely everything and they contribute to the club in so many ways. Having them kick off this year is absolutely perfect.”

“We're working on growing the sport and trying to bring in all age levels especially younger people,” said Michele Cavanagh, ladies golf director.

All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Women’s golf in Peterborough has grown in Peterborough as the club has seen more ladies hitting the links more than ever.

“If you see what we've been able to accomplish this season, our leagues are up 35 per cent,” said Kurtis Sweeting, PGCC sport director. “We've had 15 to 20 percent more play in years past. Golf is an accommodation sport.”

The club has several events catered specifically for women including League nights, tournaments, golf camps and even a wine and cheese night.

Couples evening league is a service that PGCC offers to appeal to both genders.

The tournament offered either an 18-hole or 9-hole format. Once the women have finished the first nine holes, the ladies playing half the course join in.

“The tournament actually gets bigger after nine holes which is kind of unique,” explained Brissett.

Whether teams score birdie, par or bogey, the message is that they all enjoy themselves playing the game.

“We've been working towards promoting the spirit of fun, friendship and golf,” said Cavanagh.

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Twenty Community Groups Made Peterborough Parks Greener For the Great Community Litter Clean-Up

The first Great Community Litter Clean-up saw 20 community groups and organizations come together during Earth Week to pick up litter in Peterborough parks and along trails.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

There were 1.2 tonnes of litter collected which equals more than 133,000 plastic water bottles according to The City of Peterborough.

“As always, our community really came together for the betterment of the environment,” said Councillor Joy Lachica.“We all play a role in having a beautiful, litter-free City, whether by picking up litter, putting trash in the proper receptacles or packing our blue boxes to reduce blowing recyclables on collection day.” 

Groups can organize a litter clean-up in a park, trail or public space any time. Registration can be found on the City’s website to receive a free litter clean-up kit and arrange a designated time and location for Public Works staff to collect the garbage.  

A new online collaboration tool is available on the City’s community consultation website. Residents can log their completed litter clean-up event on an interactive map and connect with other people and clean-up groups in the community.

Through this forum, residents can also share news about their event plans, share ideas, and offer to help others. 

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Peterborough Woman Wanted On Warrants Arrested After Allegedly Spitting On An Officer Twice While Trying to Flee

A 45-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrants is facing several charges including allegedly spitting on an officer twice after an incident on Monday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 4:30 p.m., officers on bike patrol on the trail near McDonnel Street and Reid Street, spotted a woman wanted on warrants for assault, failing to comply with appearance notice, and failing to attend court. 

When the woman saw the police, she started walking away in the creek, attempted to climb a retaining wall and then got back in the creek before she was taken into custody by police according to a police report. 

While being walked to a nearby road, the suspect spat twice at one of the officers and then spat at the other while being placed in the police cruiser. 

The woman was arrested on the warrants and further charged with:

• Assault a peace officer X2

• Fail to comply with probation

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.

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Country Music Star Tenille Townes Kicks Off Peterborough Musicfest For June 29

Five-time reigning Female Artist of the Year and country music star Tenille Townes is kicking off the 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest with a free concert at Del Crary Park on June 29.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Grande Prairie, Alb. native first fell in love with music from her parents’ influence at home. She then discovered her passion for songwriting at age 14.

“My grandparents gave me a guitar and I started learning the chords I needed to make songs out of what I was writing in my journal,” said Townes.

Towens has toured with well-known names within the music industry such as Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Reba, Zac Brown Band, and Dierks Bentley.

Townes has won two JUNO Awards, 17 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and two Academy Of Country Music Awards.

This is her first appearance in the Peterborough area. 

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Peterborough County Beginning Phase Two Of James A. Gifford Causeway Construction This Week

Peterborough County is already commencing the final phase of construction on the James A. Gifford Causeway in Selwyn Township for this week.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Phase 2 encompasses vital repairs to the bridge portion.

“The County is pleased to inform residents and visitors that despite the ongoing construction, the bridge and the road will remain open throughout the project duration. While we expect delays, we anticipate delays may be reduced in comparison to previous phases as we remain committed to minimizing disruptions as much as possible,” according to a statement in a press release from the County.

Completion is expected by November.

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Peterborough's Porter Martone Captains Canada to Gold At the IIHF U18 World Championship With 6-4 Win Over the United States

Peterborough’s Porter Martone may not have gotten on the scoresheet in the finals but he captained Team Canada for a 6-4 win over the United States to win a gold medal at the IIHF U18 World Championship at the Metro Areena in Espoo, Finland on Sunday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

Four of Canada’s goals came from the power play thanks in part to USA’s Trevor Connelly who was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for a check to the head. Three of Canada’s man-advantage scores came from the major penalty.

Martone had a chance to score and tie the game with a man advantage near midway through the final frame. He received a pass from outside the faceoff circle in a high-danger area but was robbed by USA goaltender Nick Kempf.

Team Canada’s hero in the final game went to Martone’s linemate in Gavin McKenna who scored a hat trick including an empty-net goal as an insurance marker to win the game and championship.

Martone ended the tournament with five goals, 12 assists for 19 points in seven games.

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19-Year-Old Peterborough Man Wanted On Warrants Arrested On Several Vehicle Charges

A 19-year-old Peterborough man faces vehicle charges involving theft and driving under suspension after an incident on Saturday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Harper Road about a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect may be in the area of Johnston Drive. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle around Johnston Drive and Carolyn Street. The driver attempted to flee but officers were able to block the suspect in and conducted a gun-point arrest. 

As a result, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle

• Driving while under suspension

It was further learned that the accused was also wanted on warrants for theft and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Sunday.

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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Peterborough Petes Sign Colin Fitzgerald to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

The Peterborough Petes has signed Colin Fitzgerald to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement on Saturday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he featured in 34 games with the U16 Peterborough Petes scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup.

“It’s special to continue to be wearing the maroon and white and play for my hometown team,” said Fitzgerald. “Thank you to Coach Wilson and Mike Oke for giving me the opportunity to be a Pete.”

In six OHL Cup games, the 6’1”, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

“We’re extremely excited to add Colin to our group,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Colin is a very talented right-handed centreman who uses his size to his advantage. He’s got a good shot and is strong at faceoffs. With Colin being a Peterborough native, we were able to watch him a lot this year as he continuously improved his game, leading the U16 Petes to an OHL Cup Semi-final appearance and being named to the tournament all-star team. We’re looking forward to aiding in his development for years to come.” 

The CHL Import Draft takes place on July 3 at 110 a.m. The Petes hold the ninth overall selection in the draft.

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