Thomas Hoggath's Five-Goal Game Unable to Lift Lakers Past Oakville In 9-8 Overtime Loss

Thomas Hoggarth had five goals for the Lakers but they could not finish the job in overtime as they lost to the Oakville Rock 9-8 on Pride Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.

The Rock now hold a 2-0 record over the Lakers. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The scoring did not start until just over 8:30 into the game as Andrew Kew struck first for Oakville to finally break the ice. Matt Gilrawy answered back less than a minute later to tie the game.

Hoggarth tacked on a power-play goal with his first of five for a 2-1 lead. Alex Kew tied the game up in a hurry with less than eight minutes left in the period. Hoggarth capped off the period with his second with 1:26 left to make it 3-2 for the Lakers at the end of one.

After letting in an early Oakville goal, Hoggath once again scored and got the hat trick not halfway through the game. Joe Resetaris chipped in with a power-play goal for a 5-3 lead.

However, it was short-lived as the Rock scored four consecutive goals to take a 7-5 lead including two goals from Andrew for the hat trick.

The third saw the fewest goals scored between both teams with four but it fell in Peterborough’s favour. Joe Hiltz opened the scoring less than two minutes in to cut the deficit to one for the Lakers. Ryan Lanchberry answered back with a goal for Oakville to restore the two-goal lead.

With less than five minutes left in regulation, Hoggarth rung off two back-to-back goals to tie the game and send the game to overtime.

The night belonged to Oakville as Sam English scored his second of the night unassisted to put the Rock over the Lakers and own a 2-0 record over Peterborough.

“With all the success we had in the past, I think it’s good for us to go through it right now, get it over with at the start of the year so we can find our way during the playoffs,” said Hoggarth.

Doug Buchan made 46 saves, while NLL Goaltender of the Year Nick Rose made 58 saves to get the win for Oakville.

“I think we had our shots and Rosey played well,” said Hoggarth. “He played unreal. He’s one of the top goalies in the league and he proved it tonight. Next time those’ll drop for us.”

The Lakers hit Owen Sound to take on the North Stars for their first meeting on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Limited edition Pride-themed jerseys for the game are available for auction or through the DASH Auctions app until Friday night at 9 p.m.

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Peterborough Police Warn Public Of Taxi Scam Involving Stolen Cards

The Peterborough Police Service is a public warning after multiple reports of a scam involving a fake taxi.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The scam involves a person asking the victim to help them pay for their taxi fare.  When the good Samaritan helps out and enters their PIN into the card reader, they are distracted and the victim’s card is swapped out for a fake card. The suspects then leave the area with the original card and the PIN number.

Police say the incidents are occuring outside of businesses.   

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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Over 3,500 Graduates Ready to Hit the Workforce After Fleming College's 2024 Convocation

More than 3,500 students from Fleming’s three campuses celebrated graduation for Fleming College’s 2024 Convocation held in six separate ceremonies at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 11 and June 12.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Students came from the School of Health and Community Services, School of Trades and Technology, School of Business and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, School of General Arts and Sciences and the Haliburton School of Art + Design.

Matthew Wilson was named valedictorian and studied School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. He quit his day job in shipping to return to school because, he explained, he wanted to help make the world a better place.

“The path ahead will present challenges, it is in these moments that your true strength and commitment will shine,” said Wilson. “Embrace the opportunities to innovate, educate, and inspire. Let the beauty and fragility of our ecosystems fuel your determination to make a difference.”

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Peterborough Museum and Archives Celebrates China With “Chinese Languages in Canada” Exhibit

The Peterborough Museum & Archives will host an exhibit, ‘Chinese languages in Canada,’ to celebrate its richness, organized by the Canadian Language Museum in the Heideman exhibit space from June 22 to Sept. 15.

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Since 1788, Chinese languages have been integral to Canadian society, enriching its cultural tapestry. Over 1.4 million people across every province and territory speak Chinese languages.

The exhibit allows visitors to see the historical journey of Chinese languages in Canada, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and others. Visitors will be able to hear the different languages, learn about their impacts on Canadian culture and enjoy engaging interactive displays. The PMA will also feature the story of early Chinese immigration to Peterborough and their long-standing contributions to our local community.

As part of opening day celebrations, the Museum will also offer themed crafts and family-friendly activities from noon until 5 p.m.

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Hometown PTBO: Tracey Randall's New Role As Executive Director of Peterborough Musicfest and This Year's Lineup

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Tracey Randall about her new role as the executive director of Peterborough Musicfest, this year's lineup and more dream acts she would love to come to town.

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Former Peterborough Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Nominated For Hockey Gives Blood’s Dayna Brons Honorary Award

Sudbury Wolves’ defenceman and former Peterborough Petes captain Donovan McCoy is a nominee for the 2024 Hockey Gives Blood Dayna Brons Honorary Award.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Over the past three seasons, McCoy has been involved in the Hockey Gives Blood player ambassador program in support of Canadian Blood Services. As a member of the Peterborough Petes, he played a pivotal role in organizing the largest player-led team blood drive and stem cell recruitment event ever seen in the CHL, according to a press release.

During last year’s Memorial Cup, he volunteered on his day off to engage with fans and advocate for the importance of blood donation.Since being traded to the Sudbury Wolves in January, the former Petes captain promoted the need for plasma donation alongside his teammates.

McCoy, a 2004-born defenceman, was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.

The Belleville native has played in 163 games over four years with the Petes, scoring eight times and adding 42 assists for 50 points. During the Petes OHL Championship, McCoy appeared in 22 games for the Petes in the playoffs, scoring twice and picking up eight assists for ten points.

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Voice of Business: For Peterborough to Grow, We Cannot Do It On Our Own

This week on the Voice of Business was a step in the right direction for the future growth and development of Peterborough.

Siddhartha Nath, Consul General of India, held his first meeting outside of the GTA. Joel Wiebe, our VP of Operations & Government Relations and Sarah Budd, our President & CEO were present and led this open discussion.

Consul Nath was hosted by Mayor Jeff Leal and CAO Jasbir Raina on behalf of the City and Warden Bonnie Clark on behalf of the County. They were joined by a group of local businesses for a discussion on economic partnerships with India.

Our focus of this meeting was to foster the relationship between the consulate of India and Peterborough. There were many issues discussed at this meeting. Several concerns were raised around the cap on international students and its impact on local postsecondary educational institutions as well as recruitment for local businesses, including long-term care homes. With a staffing shortage like this, we are risking the quality of service that goes into taking care of our growing elderly population.

The Chamber voiced the need for a strong relationship with India. Many businesses rely on bringing new Indo-Canadian workers to maintain their staffing numbers. Local businesses

are relying on recruiting workers from India for roles like IT. With the shortage of international students, this could in turn lead to a staffing shortage.

After the concerns were voiced by local businesses, Mayor Jeff Leal and Bonnie Clarke voiced their proactive solutions to Siddhartha. Leal emphasized the need to increase the visibility of Peterborough and let others know about the advantages of Peterborough. Clark reiterated that we need to work more with the Indian government to show what Peterborough can offer and form more economic partnerships.

Nath responded to the Leal’s and Clark’s comments stating that he would work within the consulate to address our community concerns and conduct further investment promotion for Peterborough. Nath also stated the importance of reaching out to the Indian Consulate if there were any more concerns. Finally, the echoing message was, “If we want to see Peterborough grow, we need more investment and investment,” said Leal. furthermore, a strong relationship with the consulate of India can help facilitate this.

Content provided by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

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Teachers for Kids Foundation Receives $10,000 Donation From 100 Women Peterborough

100 Women Peterborough continues its philanthropic ways and has donated $10,000 to Teachers for Kids Foundation on Tuesday.

At its meeting, 100 Women Peterborough announced that it has collectively donated over $200,000 to local charities since its inception. Photo courtesy of 100 Women.

“I am thrilled to share the lengths that this donation would bring about for girls in the community and would enhance their lives in the Peterborough area KPR schools by letting these budding minds participate in life-changing STEM programs, helping them break free from the cycle of poverty and financial constraints,” said Kerrie Magnus of Teachers For Kids.

Founded in 1986, the Teachers for Kids Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to addressing the needs of students facing financial hardship. The foundation supports various necessities including sports club registrations, sports equipment, meals to support academic progress and medical and personal needs according to a press release.

“The donation will surely make a significant difference, opening doors to college, university, and careers and fostering a brighter future for these young girls and women.” said Janie Kelly of the Teachers for Kids Foundation. “Together we can help shape a better tomorrow and we are extremely happy to receive a gracious donation from the women of our community.”

100 Women Peterborough and similar groups pool resources and select a cause to donate to. According to the organization, their approach enhances financial support for various causes and fosters a culture of sustained, informed, and engaged philanthropy, driving systemic social change with a focus on gender inclusivity.

“Together, our dedicated giving group is supporting a local charity uplifting students in our community, proving that collective generosity can transform futures and create lasting change.” said Wendy Hill, 100 Women Peterborough founding member.

The donated funds will be redistributed among dozens of female students to meet essential needs and help them pursue their dreams as stated in a press release.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Assault After Allegedly Leaving Two Women With Injuries

A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing assault charges after allegedly leaving two women with injuries from an incident early Thursday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:30 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the Stenson Boulevard and Brealey Drive area about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a man outside the residence and two women with injuries. The male was taken into custody without incident. Both victims were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

The man arrested and charged with:

• Assault – spousal X2

• Utter threats - spousal

• Utter threats

Police learned that the accused was wanted on warrants out of Quebec.

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

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35th Peterborough Folk Festival Releases First Wave of Acts; Calvin Bakelaar Announced as Emerging Artist of the Year

Peterborough Folk Festival (PFF) has stated its first wave of artists, declaring Calvin Bakelaar Emerging Artist of the Year for the 35th annual event which will run from Aug. 15 to 18, announced on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

New acts announced for the event include Greg Keelor, co-lead singer of Blue Rodeo, Brooks & Bowskill, Melissa Payne, Boy Golden Kalàscima featuring Andrea Ramolo, Jadea Kelly, Meredith Moon and Sonshine and Broccoli.

Other confirmed artists include Odario Williams, Polky, Quote The Raven, Mr. Sauga, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Evan Redsky and a Sharon Lois and Bram singalong with Sharon and Randi.

“We've got some big stars coming to play here at Nicholls Oval Park for free over the weekend,” said Rob Davis, PFF chair. “(There are) lots of regional-scale and national-scale artists. We really like to mix it up in terms of not only diversity and inclusion but also in terms of the genres of the music and appeal to a wide audience.”

Other festival highlights include the Children’s Village, Artisan Village, and Food Village. Activities at the Children’s Village include face-painting, family yoga, storytime and musical performances from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.

The Artisan Village and Food Village includes items from over 50 local artisans, food vendors and community groups.

A second wave of artists will be announced on July 22, including the headliner for Aug. 17 and performers at downtown venues on Aug.15.

Bakelaar is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Peterborough. Originally from Listowel, he moved to town while he was still in high school. Since coming to the city, he has been a consistent attendee of the Festival and is honoured to be on the other side this year.

“It's the culmination of a lot of work learning and constantly trying to improve myself so it's a really incredibly opportunity and I'm really grateful for it,” explained Bakelaar.

He is the voice behind indie folk act VANCAMP. Originally a drummer, he learned to play guitar and write songs in 2020.

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