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Monaghan Road to Undergo Sewer Replacements and Spot Repairs Starting On the Last Week of May
/Four sections of storm sewers on Monaghan Road will be replaced beginning on the week of May 27, announced by the City of Peterborough on Friday.
File Photo.
The storm sewer sections on Monaghan Road are between Lundy’s Lane and Wolfe Street.
Sport work restoration of the affected areas on Monaghan Road will occur after completing the required sewer repair.
Flagging operations may reduce traffic to one lane during the project works. As a result, local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.
The City has awarded the project to Accurex Inc.
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Peterborough Man Facing Multiple Charges After Allegedly Luring Minors
/A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing six charges after an investigation including luring a minor and prohibition regarding children.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Officers from the Peterborough Police Services Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a Peterborough residence on Thursday
As a result of the two-month investigation, the man was arrested and charged with:
Luring a Person Under 16 Years of Age by Means of Telecommunication x4
Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children x2
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Friday.
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View Creativity at the Mount Community Centre's Eighth-Annual 'Get Your Art On' Exhibition
/The Mount Community Centre is hosting their eighth-annual ‘Get Your Art On,’ exhibition and sale of local arts and crafts at their facility at the Austin Doran Hall on May 24 to 26.
Photocourtesy of the Mount COmmunity Centre.
The exhibition features paintings, photography, pottery, sculpturing, woodworking and more on display and for sale.
The official opening ceremony starts on the 24 at 6 p.m. Each day onward is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“There are numerous artists and crafts people coming to display and sell their works,” says Hartley Stephenson, local artist and event organizer. “The items are unique and specially designed to please the buyer. Attendees are bound to find something that will interest them and be a perfect gift for Mother’s day celebrations.”
The event is free to attend and 10 per cent of all profits going towards the Mount’s efforts to provide affordable housing and food security.
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Man Who Fled Collision Turns Himself In and Faces Multiple Traffic Charges
/A 37-year-old Peterborough man faces Highway Traffic Act charges after an allegedly fail-to-remain collision in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The driver of the Jeep turned themselves into police on Thursday afternoon.
He was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
Driving while suspended
Fail to Remain
Careless Driving
The driver was given a court date of July 18.
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A List of City Services On Victoria Day
/Victoria Day is Monday and many city services and facilities will operate during holiday hours or be closed during the holiday.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
City Hall
City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed Monday. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.
Garbage, recycling and yard waste
There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection on Monday.
The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed.
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Parks
Seasonal washrooms in parks are expected to be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and remain open for the season. Park washrooms are generally open from about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; however, some locations close earlier based on maintenance schedules.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on Monday. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details.
Peterborough Marina
Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. on Little Lake opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.
Sport and Wellness Centre
The Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday.
Arenas
The Peterborough Memorial Centre, Kinsmen Civic Centre, Healthy Planet Arena and the facility booking office will be closed on Monday.
The Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre will be closed on Monday. Visit online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at memorialcentre.ca for information and tickets.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. is closed on Monday. The gallery’s regular operating hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit www.agp.on.ca.
Child Care Centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on Monday.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on Monday. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.
Social Services
Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Monday.
Emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096.
Provincial Offences Act office
Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Monday. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.
Peterborough Airport
The Peterborough Airport at 590 A Skyway Dr. is open regular hours on Monday.
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Former Peterborough Pete Michael Simpson Wins Second OHL Championship With London Knights
/After winning an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Championship and J. Ross Robertson Cup with the Peterborough Petes last year, goaltender Michael Simpson has done it again with the London Knights on Wednesday night.
Simpson won the Wayne Gretzky Award for Playoff MVP last year alongside his OHL Championship with the Peterborough Petes. Photo by Samantha Bianco.
The Knights defeated the Generals in game four, 7-1, at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa to capture the title, Simpson’s second straight championship and London’s fifth title in franchise history.
“Anytime you get to be a part of two OHL Championships is special and to win both times is something I would’ve never dreamed of,” said Simpson. “It was a dream come true to come to my hometown team as an overager and be able to win here. Obviously I spent lots of time at the Bud growing up so it’s pretty cool to be able to win with the Knights.”
The former Pete allowed only one goal in the game-four victory over the Generals in the final minute of the opening period. The London native stopped 25 of 26 shots to help the Knights sweep the Generals in four games.
“It’s obviously pretty exciting (to win),” said Simpson. “Last year was a lot harder but this year was just as sweet. Sweeping the finals is pretty special; this is a special group and it was pretty fun this year.”
The Peterborough Petes traded Simpson to the Knights for goaltender Zach Bowen and Kingston Frontenac’s third-round pick in 2025 on Sept. 26 last year.
Simpson was an overage player and was the first transaction the Petes made prior to the season. With the Knights as runner-ups to Peterborough, Simpson had 34 wins in 48 starts to help his hometown team win this year’s OHL Championship.
“It’s super-special,” said Simpson. “I’ve gone to a lot of playoff games over my childhood growing up and seeing a lot of Knights wins. It’s pretty special to be part of a group that won.”
He was ranked the number one goalie after the regular season with the lowest goals-against average of 2.61 according to OHL statistics.
Simpson joins Adam Dennis (2004-05) and Josh Unice (2008-09) as the third goaltender in OHL history to win a back-to-back OHL Championship with two different teams.
With another OHL Championship, Simpson and the Knights qualified for the Memorial Cup. They join the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors, QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs and host and OHL’s Saginaw Spirit.
Simpson will take on former teammate and former Peterborough Pete Owen Beck at the Memorial Cup. The latter, a Montréal Canadiens prospect, was dealt to Saginaw on Jan. 8 for three draft picks and forward Aiden Young.
The Memorial Cup begins with Moose Jaw vs. Saginaw on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Knights open their run against Moose Jaw vs. Saginaw on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Community and Officers Honoured at Knights of Columbus 46th Annual Police Appreciation Night
/Peterborough Police Service and the Knights of Columbus Ernest J. Wolff Council 798 gathered to honour and present awards to citizens who displayed courage and commitment to the community and officers who went above and beyond the call on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
Citizen Commendations:
On Aug.17, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m. police received a call that a woman had been attacked while walking on the TransCanada Trail north of the Jackson Heights subdivision.
The three women, who were strangers to each other, came together to stop the attack, help the victim and provide a description of the suspect that ultimately led to his arrest a short time later according to a police report.
The victim and nominating officers said the women showed immense courage.
On Dec.19, 2022, Loss Prevention Officers at the Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West were notified of a shoplift in progress. Upon approaching the male suspect, the male became aggressive with staff.
A man named Christopher, who was shopping at the Canadian Tire at the time, heard someone yell “knife.” He immediately ran over to assist the staff who were struggling with the male on the ground and disarmed the man. No one was injured during the incident.
The nominating officer said Christopher’s assistance was invaluable to a safe resolution.
In November of 2023, police were called to a critical incident that involved a member of our community being injured.
Nicole jumped into action without considering the risk to herself to help the injured person. Her efforts stopped immediate harm and the person who had been harmed felt cared for compassionately and responsively.
Ryan's actions ensured the immediate scene was safely maintained and the potential for further harm was diminished. While putting himself at risk to keep others safe, Ryan also called emergency services.
“We are fortunate to have people who demonstrates such qualities in our community, and grateful for their actions on this day,” according to a press release statement.
Carol Winter Humanitarian Award: Constable Dan Mundell
This award is given to a member of the Police Service who has contributed to the needs of the vulnerable in our community.
Ontario Women in Law Enforcement Service Awards:
Sergeant (Ret’d) Nancy Loucks
Constable (Ret’d) Stacey Rutherford
Alison Jackson
Loranne Thompson
Service Medals for Sworn Members for 20 Years of Service:
Staff Sergeant Robert Fitzgerald
Sergeant Jennifer Bell
Sergeant Trevor Hickey
Constable Keith Calderwood
Constable Grant Eastwood
Constable Sam McCullum
Constable Jason Morris
Constable Michael Stephens
Service Medals for Civilian Members for 20 Years of Service:
Matt Thomas – Special Constable
Knights of Columbus Meritorious Service Award:
On April 29 last year, officers were dispatched to the residence of an elderly female who had her home and property damaged by her adult daughter, who was suffering from an apparent mental health episode.
Police then attended the adult daughter’s residence. During the interaction, the female opened a window and leapt from her apartment on the third floor. The female grabbed the eavestrough overhang, at which point Constable Joshua Gibbs quickly reached out to her from an adjacent balcony and was able to pull her to safety and apprehend her.
If not for the quick actions of Gibbs, the female in this incident would have fallen three stories, resulting in serious bodily harm or death. Recognizing the severity of the incident, the female victim later offered her thanks to the officer for saving her life while being treated by EMS.
Investigative Services Division:
In recognition of the tremendous dedication and work of the members of this division in resolving a series of violent crimes (four homicides in six months) that had wide-reaching impacts on the victims and families involved, the civilian and sworn members of the service and the overall safety of residents in our community. All of these cases are still before the courts and while we are proud to have brought the persons believed responsible to this stage of justice, we know that the work is continuing and not yet finished.
The officers and supporting units, such as Digital Evidence Management, invested thousands of hours and used various forensic and investigative techniques to bring the people believed to be responsible before the courts within days and hours.
These crimes struck at the core of our feelings of safety, and it was through the collective work and dedication to public safety in solving these most violent crimes that is worthy of recognition.
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Explore History Come to Life Again as Lang Pioneer Museum Opens For the Season On Tuesday
/Relive history in the Kawarthas as Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s 2024 season kicks off for the spring starting this Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth King and Lang Pioneer Village.
