List of Road Closures During Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival This Saturday

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For the public’s safety, Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival committee has secured approval from the City of Peterborough to close Crescent Street from George Street to Winch Street on race day this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EACH YEAR, THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL MEETS AT LITTLE LAKE OFF CRESCENT STREET. PHOTO COURTESY OF PETERBOROUGH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

The closures are in place at the following locations:

  • Rink St. from the east side of George St at the Crary Park Marina entrance.

  • Perry St. from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent St.

  • Lake St. from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent St.

  • Lock St. from the north side of Romaine St. to the south side of Crescent St.

  • Romaine Street from the east side of Lock St. to the west side of Crescent St.

  • Crescent St. from the south side of Perry St. to the west side of Winch St.

Emergency No Parking signs will be installed in the following locations:

  • Lock Street (both sides) from Romaine Street to Ware Street

  • Winch Street (both sides) from Crescent Street to Ware Street

  • Haggart Street (both sides) from Crescent Street to Ware Street

  • Crescent Street (both sides) from Winch Street to Haggard Street

  • Ware Street (both sides) from Haggart Street to Lock Street

The following is the event schedule (times are subject to change):

  • 8 a.m. - Shuttle bus to parking areas begins running (see website for details)

  • 8 a.m. - Awakening the Dragon/Opening Ceremonies

  • 8:30 a.m. - First Race Heats begin

  • 9 a.m. - Vendors Village Market opens with over 40 vendors brought to us from Modern Makers  Market including food vendors

  • 9 a.m. - Family Fun Zone opens offering activities and crafts from 15 providers to keep everyone entertained.

  • 11 a.m. - The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens

  • 11:15 a.m. to noon - Mackenzie Cup Race series followed by the Survivor Flower Ceremony

  • 1 p.m. - Second Race Heats begin

  • 3:10 p.m. - Divisional Finals begin

  • 3:45 p.m. - Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park

  • 4 p.m. - Raffle draw at the tent near the bleachers

  • 4:30 p.m. - Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park

  • 5:10 p.m. - Final Race fooled by Awards Presentations Fundraisers - At the bleachers

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15-Year-Old Taken To Hospital For Treatment After Collision With Vehicle

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A 15-year-old male riding an e-scooter was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment after a collision with a vehicle on Tuesday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:20 p.m., the incident occurred in the Rubidge Street and Brock Street area. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

The area was closed for about four hours while the Collision Reconstruction team investigated.

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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Etobicoke Man Faces Impaired Driving Charges After Speeding and Squealing Tires In North End

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A 28-year-old Etobicoke man is facing several vehicular charges, including impaired driving, after a Monday evening incident.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 6:40 p.m., officers received several reports of a vehicle speeding and squealing tires in the area of Olympus Avenue and Royal Drive. 

They located a vehicle matching the description given to the police. When officers tried to approach the suspect, the vehicle pulled away from the curb, drove erratically and was observed speeding through a school zone.  

The officer activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. They noticed signs of impairment upon speaking with the driver.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

  • Dangerous operation

  • Drive motor vehicle- no licence (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor License Control Act)

  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court July 16.

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Peterborough Lakers Drop Season Opener 13-10 On the Road to Oakville Rock's Third-Period Surge

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The Peterborough Lakers are not off to the start they wanted as they lost to Oakville 13-10 thanks to a nine-goal third period from the Rock at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

The two teams were evenly matched in the opening frame, scoring four goals apiece. Thomas Hoggarth had Peterborough’s first two goals followed by Taite Cattoni and Jake Withers.

Peterborough took control of the game in the second period as the shut out Oakville and tacked on another four goals for an 8-4 lead. Koleton Marquis and Owen Hiltz had the first two goals for the Lakers. The returning Joe Resetaris, who played Jr. B Quebec lacrosse last season, returned to score his first of the season. Dylan Hutchinson capped off the perfect period for his first goal in the last second.

Oakville had rallied in the third and assumed control for the rest of the game. After they coughed up a Withers goal just five seconds into the final stanza, the Rock went on a five-goal run to tie the game up at nine apiece.

Hoggarth got the hat trick and let Peterborough regain a 10-9 lead. In the final two minutes of the game, Oakville rang off four unanswered goals to finish off the Lakers and hand them their first loss of the season.

The Lakers will try to redeem themselves on their continued road trip and face off against the Brampton Excelsiors at the Brampton Memorial Arena on Thursday night at 8 p.m.

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Swim, Bike and Run Hard at the Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon On Aug. 11

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The Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon will be held on Aug. 11 at the Ennismore Waterfront Park in Ennismore.

Photo courtesy of Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon.

The park is located at 1085 Ennis Rd., with the event in support of BEL Rotary.

The triathlon welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels. It features a variety of race options such as the Try-a-Tri, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and a Team Relay Sprint Triathlon.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for families, friends and individuals to engage in a healthy, active lifestyle while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Chemong Lake,” said Ryan Driscoll, race director.

Race Day Schedule:

  • 8 a.m.: Race day check-in begins

  • 9 a.m.: Try-a-Tri start

  • 10:30 a.m.: Relay, Sprint Tri & Duathlon star

Race Categories and Fees (Prices increase July 1 for all events):

  • Try-a-Tri (ages 11 and older): 300 m swim, 10 km bike, 3 km run - $85

  • Sprint Triathlon (ages 12 and older): 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run - $90

  • Duathlon (ages 12 and older): 3 km run, 20 km bike, 5 km run - $90

  • Team Relay Sprint Triathlon (ages 12 and older) (two or three members): 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run - $100

“Participants and spectators alike will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at Ennismore Waterfront Park,” said Driscoll. “The event not only promotes physical fitness but also supports a great cause. Funds raised from the triathlon will benefit the Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield, helping to support their various community projects.”

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City of Peterborough Appoints New Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management Commissioner

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City Council has appointed Blair Nelson as the City of Peterborough’s new commissioner for infrastructure, planning and growth management, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The decision was based on the recommendation of Jasbir Raina, chief administrative officer, during Monday’s meeting.

Nelson’s role is to lead a City department that includes Planning, Development and Urban Design, Building Services, Asset Management and Capital Planning and Engineering and Capital Works according to the City.

“City Council is focused on moving our community forward which includes substantial investments in our City’s infrastructure, implementing the new Official Plan to manage growth and alignment with Council’s Strategic Plan for our community,” said May Jeff Leal. “Blair’s extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects will help position our City to continue the momentum that we’ve built.”

Nelson has served as the City’s Director of engineering and Capital Works since November 2022 and has held the City Engineer role with the City of Peterborough since July 2018. He joined the City in 2005 as an engineering design and construction technologist and has held progressively responsible positions, including Manager of design and Construction and Manager of engineering and Public Works, before moving into his current role.

Nelson is a Professional Engineer with memberships in the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Municipal Engineers Association, and Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. He was born and raised in the Peterborough area. He moved outside the community for school and returned to Peterborough to work as a project manager and engineer in the private sector before joining the City of Peterborough.

“I’m excited to continue to work with the knowledgeable and dedicated Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management team in this leadership role. We look forward to delivering essential services and infrastructure alongside our City colleagues to implement Council’s Strategic Plan,” said Nelson. “How we plan, build and manage our municipality is central to our community’s wellbeing.”

“Blair is a committed, forward focused and authentic leader who has proved his professional competence, managing many complex engineering projects in his career,” said Raina. “Blair possesses exceptional tacit knowledge about the City’s infrastructure and will prove to be instrumental in moving our City forward while we continue to invest over the next many years to maintain and build our critical infrastructure. I am extremely pleased that Blair has accepted a position in the City’s Leadership Team to lead this value-creating department.”

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Community Care Peterborough to Announce Grandparent of the Year Recipients Tuesday Night

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Children have made their nominations and Community Care Peterborough is announcing the recipients of its 36th annual ‘Grandparent of the Year’ awards in a ceremony at the Peterborough Public Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Community Care Peterborough.

Community Care encouraged kids to nominate someone to recognize a grandparent, elder or a special older person in their life. The children who submitted their stories are also being honoured at the ceremony.

Nearly 200 written nominations from students in grades 1 to 6 were submitted, including a hand-drawn picture of them with their loved ones. This year, nominations from children in grade one were accepted; previously, it was open to grades two to six. Additionally, several dozen French applications were received that allowed children to practice their French language skills.

“Each year we are so touched by the array of heartwarming stories we receive from across the City and County of Peterborough,” said Danielle Belair, Community Care. CEO. “We are looking forward to celebrating the children and grandparents and to learn about their unique relationships.”

Eight awards are being presented with four winners and four honourable mentions in the primary (grades 1 – 3) and junior (grades 4 – 6) categories.

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Former Peterborough Petes Owen Beck and James Guo Win Memorial Cup, Beck Named Tournament MVP

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Former Peterborough Petes Owen Beck and James Guo can add a ‘Memorial Cup’ to their hockey resume as they won the tournament with the Saginaw Spirit in a 4-3 win over the London Knights on Sunday night.

Beck winning the OHL Championship with the Petes during the 2022/23 OHL season. Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Beck was named tournament MVP and awarded the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy with four goals and one assist in the tournament. He scored the game’s first two goals and helped Saginaw become the first American-based Ontario Hockey League team to win the Memorial Cup.

“It's something nobody's ever going to take away from us,” explained Beck.

Beck’s first goal came in the opening period just after nine minutes into the game. He took the faceoff in Knights zone and a battle ensued for the puck. Beck was able to corral it and with traffic in front, beat former teammate and Peterborough Pete goaltender Michael Simpson as he went top shelf, bar down with his shot to make it 1-0 for Saginaw.

His second goal came on the power play in the final minute of the frame. Saginaw had been given a five-minute man advantage after a Landon Sim check to the head major penalty.

The Spirit wasted little time scoring as Beck got a pass at the faceoff dot from teammate Josh Bloom and one-timed it past Simpson in the top corner for a 2-0 lead.

Beck was traded to the Spirit for three draft picks and forward Aiden Young on Jan. 8 as part of the Petes rebuild.

He was originally acquired from the Mississauga Steelheads in exchange for Jack Van Volsen, Justin DeZoete, Peterborough’s second and third-round picks in 2025, Erie’s second-round pick in 2025 and Peterborough’s fourth-round pick in 2026 on Jan. 7 last year.

Guo logged one assist in the tournament en route to his Memorial Cup championship.

He was drafted 74th overall in the 2021 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

The Woodbridge native was traded to Saginaw and the Petes’s 2023 sixth-round pick for Cam Gauvreau, the Spirit’s fourth-round pick and Windsor’s 2025 third-round pick in 2025 in January of last year.

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Have Announced Dissolution

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The Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) Board of Directors has formally announced its intention to dissolve the corporation announced on Monday morning.

The establishment of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (operating as PKED) in 1998 resulted from the 1997 GPA 2020. Photo courtesy of the PKED.

The decision came following written notice that The City of Peterborough and Peterborough County intend to change the delivery models of economic development and tourism and will not renew the tri-party Memorandum of Understanding between the City, County and PKED, which expires on Dec. 31 according to a press release.

The Board of Directors formed a dissolution committee and decided to cease operations by the end of the year in compliance with the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act.

“As reports on new economic development and tourism models are being considered councils in June, we eagerly await the opportunity to review them and to identify opportunities for service continuity for the businesses and clients that rely on PKED,” said Burton Lee, PKED board of directors chair. “As a high-performing economic development agency, the health and vitality of the local economy are at the core of our mission, and our team has a vested interest in supporting a mutually beneficial transition.”

According to the PKED, since last fall, the Board of Directors has been seeking clarity on the municipalities' plans. During that time, PKED was working towards a smooth transition to a new economic development model, with limited disruption of services to businesses, investors and visitors.

“The critical value of our team's knowledge, expertise and relationships with local, regional, national, and international partners, businesses, investors, and media cannot be understated,” said Rhonda Keenan, PKED's President and CEO. “It is our hope that the new models will include positions for our existing team of passionate and dedicated economic development professionals to continue serving the business community and attracting investment to the region.”

PKED is in the process of winding down operations for the second half of the year as stated in a press release.

“There will be a significant disruptive impact if these plans do not factor in the vast number of existing projects, programs and initiatives that PKED has developed,” said Lee.

PKED's Letters Patent and the tri-party MOU reflect that purpose and funding structure according to a press release. They continue to add that the City’s and County’s decision eliminates PKED's core funding structure. As a result, PKED cannot have the capacity or resources to deliver economic and tourism services on behalf of the region.

The dissolution resulted in the delivery of termination notices to staff and the provision of notice to vacate PKED's offices and the regional Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre located in the Venture North business hub in downtown Peterborough, effective at the end of this year.

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