Peterborough Lakers Downed From Two Hat Tricks By Defending-Champion Six Nations Arrows in 14-7 Loss

A pair of hat tricks from the defending-Mann Cup Champion Six Nations Arrows easily takes down the Lakers in a 14-7 loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Lakers were swept by Six Nations during the MSL Championship last post-season. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Six Nations struck early and often in the first period. Austin Staats opened the game with a pair of goals in under four minutes for a 2-0 lead. Peterborough matched the defending champions with two power-play goals thanks to Holden Cattoni and Joe Resetarits.

The game was a streak of runs as Six Nations got the next three goals including a pair from Dhane Smith, whose second score came with six seconds left in the frame for a 5-2 lead.

The second period looked just like the first as Six Nations scored another five goals to Peterborough’s two. Former Laker Eli McLaughlin recorded a hat trick against Peterborough with all three goals in coming from the second period. Thomas Hoggarth was the only Laker that recorded a goal with two —including a power-play goal— that period with the score 10-4 going into the third.

Six Nations came out strong again with three straight goals to put Peterborough in a giant hole. The Lakers had a three-goal run of their own but it was too little, too late. Reigning MSL MVP Lyle Thompson put the cherry on top for Six Nations with a hat trick goal over halfway through the third period as the last goal of the game.

“That’s the joy of having another chance to play them. We learned what to expect,” said Resetarits. “Obviously, they’re a phenomenal team. We can’t just sit back and accept that. We have to go out there and play and take it to them as much as we can, dictate the pace as much as we can. Try to help the defence out: offensively, we have to start putting the ball in the net.”

The Arrows continued their undefeated season with a 14-7 with over the Lakers, moving to a 6-0 record while Peterboroough drops to 4-4. This is the Lakers’s third home loss of four games so far this season.

The Lakers are off to enjoy the Canada Day long weekend and return to action against the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Bigs Executive Director Announces Departure Effective July 12

After years of service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters Peterborough (Peterborough Bigs), Brent Shepard, executive director is leaving the organization effective July 12, announced on Friday morning.

BRENT SHEPARD (LEFT), LINDA CARDONA (MIDDLE) AND JON OLDHAM (RIGHT) WITH A CAPTURED PHOTO OF THE MURAL THAT STODD ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILD FOR 33 YEARS. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

According to a press release, Shepard has opted to pursue a new opportunity.

The following is a statement from Shepard:

“I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with a team of dedicated staff, volunteers, donors and sponsors. During my time at BBBS, we’ve made significant strides in supporting Peterborough's children and youth. Together, we’ve been able to create so many mentoring memories by matching “bigs” with their ‘littles,’ creating lasting friendships and positive impacts. I am grateful and proud of what we’ve accomplished together.

Effective July 12th, I will be stepping down from my role. The organization is in capable hands, and I have full confidence in the team’s ability to continue our vital work. Please support and encourage them as they continue to bring their dedication and enthusiasm to their work.

Thank you for your unwavering support of our mentoring mission. Your dedication changes lives, and I am honoured to have been part of this journey.”

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Road Closures and Fireworks In Place For Peterborough's Canada Day Parade

This year’s Canada Day Parade see road closures and fireworks during the ceremony slated for this Monday.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

The parade’s 30 entries will travel down George Street from City Hall, 500 George St. N., to Del Crary Park next to Little Lake starting at noon.

Pre-parade activities start at 10 a.m. at Confederation Square across from City Hall and include a bike decorating contest, games, giveaways and temporary Canada Day tattoos and flags.

Peterborough Pop Ensemble will perform starting around 10:30 a.m. at City Hall and will lead the crowd in signing O Canada to kick off the parade procession.

Morello’s Your Independent Grocer will donate ‘Happy Birthday Canada’ cupcakes to share with the crowd at City Hall ahead of the parade.

Temporary road closures for the event will be in place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:

• Murray Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street

• George Street – from the south side of McDonnel Street to the north side of Murray Street

George Street from Brock Street to Rink Street is being treated as a rolling road closure while the parade is underway.

As part of the Canada Day celebrations, a fireworks display provided by the City will be held over Little Lake from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday following the Peterborough Musicfest concert at Del Crary Park featuring the Road Apples, a tribute to The Tragically Hip.

There will be a temporary road closure on Crescent Street near the T-wharf before and during the fireworks display. Access to local traffic will be maintained.

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Adam Scott Inducts Four Members Into Its Hall of Honour

During Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute’s graduation ceremony, they inducted four former students to be immortalized into their Hall of Honour on Wednesday night.

(From left to right) Robin Heard, Neil Morton, Michelle Mackey and Carly MOran. Photo courtesy of Adam Scott.

Neil Morton (class of 1989), Carly Moran (class of 2001), Michelle Mackey (class of 2008) and Robin Heard (class of 2001) were named as this year’s inductees.

Morton has a History/English degree from Trent University and a Journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. His endeavours include co-founding PTBOCanada, StudioPTBO, Electric City Football Club and CORMOR.

He is also a former director of the local Chamber of Commerce and was local Chair of the United Way. He was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame last year.

Moran is a Trent graduate with experience at OCAD and BCIT in Fine Arts/ Graphic Design. She created her firm in Revelstoke, worked as a mining line cook, supervised Health & Safety on snow road construction and snowmobiled for the film industry.

She is an active member of the arts/music community. Moran is also an avid naturalist: biking to California, solo hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, canoeing the Yukon and back-country skiing.

Mackey graduated from Trent Media Studies/English and her experiences at Trent Radio led to her graduate studies at Griffith University in Australia. She was the national anchor for the Weather Channel and then worked with the CBC before joining CityNews, covering the news, weather and anchoring.

Having personally dealt with mental health issues, she is an active advocate, having spoken at several events including Team55 Friday Night Lights. Her documentary for the Canadian Mental Health Association initiatives is award-winning.

Heard completed a B. Com at Queen’s, his accountancy qualifications and an MBA at the Schulich School of Business. His career in finance has been extensive, culminating as President and CEO of SMS Equipment Inc. which deals with mining, construction and forestry and employs 3,000 people.

He also shares his financial talents as a director for the Francis Winspear Centre for Music and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He advocates for various charitable initiatives that benefit the greater community through his company.

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Peterborough Petes Return to Local Community Rinks For Preseason Games

The Peterborough Petes preseason schedule has been released, with three home games in local community arenas announced on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough PEtes.

The Petes start preseason on Sept. 1 as they host the Niagara IceDogs at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope. After an away game in Guelph, Peterborough will host the Sudbury Wolves at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre on Sept. 8. The Petes will then travel to Kingston before wrapping up the preseason at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre in Millbrook as they welcome the Guelph Storm on Sept. 21.

The Petes’s full 2024 preseason schedule cis as follows:

• Sept. 1 - Niagara @ Peterborough - 2:05 p.m. (Jack Burger Sports Complex - Port Hope)

• Sept. 6 - Peterborough @ Guelph - 7:07 p.m.

• Sept. 8 - Sudbury @ Peterborough - 3:05 p.m. (Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre - Norwood)

• Sept. 20 - Peterborough @ Kingston - 7 p.m.

• Sept. 21 - Guelph @ Peterborough - 7:05 p.m. (Cavan Monaghan Community Centre - Millbrook)

All three home games will be streamed live on the Petes Facebook Page.

The CHL Import Draft takes place on July 3 at 11 a.m. The Petes hold the ninth overall selection in the draft.

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Hometown PTBO: Dr. Leo Groarke Finishing His Tenure As Trent University's President and Vice-Chancellor For a Decade

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Dr. Leo Groarke about finishing 10 years as Trent University's president and vice-chancellor, how he got the positions and the next steps of his life.

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Peterborough Lakers Team With Bobcaygeon Brewing Company to Launch Lakers Edition of Cottage Lager

Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and Century 21 Lakers have partnered to launch their new limited release, ‘Lakers edition’ of a Cottage Lager, announced on Wednesday night.

Cottage Lager is Bobcaygeon Brewing’s flagship lager. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

The drink is available during the season at all Lakers home games. The can feature a mesh Lakers jersey-inspired logo with signature red and blue colours alongside the traditional Bobcaygeon Brewing loon and tree line.

The beer is also available at the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company retail store in Peterborough at 649 The Parkway and at local farmers markets, including those in Peterborough, Lakefield, Bobcaygeon, Lindsay, and Clarington.

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Petebrorough Man Arrested For Domestic Assault After Allegedly Pushing and Choking a Woman

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges involving a domestic assault on a woman.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

On Wednesday, Police learned that the man pushed and choked the woman during an argument. The victim attended Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for treatment of her injuries.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault (domestic)

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choking (Domestic)

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 13.

To protect the identity of the victim, Police are not releasing the name of the accused.

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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Couple Become Cavan's Newest Millionaires In Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw

Dawn and John Shields are Cavan’s newest millionaires after winning LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw on the April 13 draw, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

The married couple have played the lottery together for 20 years. They play weekly each week and always play Encore with their tickets.

The winning ticket remained in John’s wallet for two months before the two discovered the big win.

“I had to check the ticket twice and went straight home to tell Dawn,” said John. “Dawn said, ‘We better triple check it to make sure we are seeing it correctly.’”

“When we told our kids, there was a lot of excitement. They told us they had never been happier for us,” said Dawn. “They are great kids and they shed a few happy tears for us.”

The married couple say they plan to pay some bills, invest and have a nice family dinner to celebrate.

“It feels surreal to win the lottery,” said John.

“It’s everything! One day you’re living your life and then next, everything changes,” said Dawn.

The winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer On the Run on Lansdowne Street.

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Elizabeth Fry Society's Tearing Down Walls On Drug Addiction For Anti-Stigma Day

Elizabeth Fry Society kickstarted dialogue for those suffering from drug addiction as it held its fourth annual Anti-Stigma Day at Millennium Park on Wednesday afternoon.

Kayla Farewell, Elizabeth Fry housing case manager (left) and Mourin Moyen, Elizabeth Fry volunteer (right), hold anti-stigma rocks that were hand-painted at the event and available for attendees. This is the fourth annual event by the Society which began in 2021 and runs every June 26. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The event is always held on June 26 and runs alongside the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.’ It supports the war on drugs and helps destigmatize those who are struggling while using substances.

Anti-Stigma Day is one way of creating awareness and dialogue. Understanding those suffering from drug addictions is one way to destigmatize the notion according to Kayla Farewell, Elizabeth Fry housing case manager.

“It's not always a choice. Addiction can be really hard to come out and mostly what we ask for is just understanding,” she explained. Everyone is walking their own path. All of these organizations believe in walking alongside people as they walk their own path and it's just showing that compassion, understanding and a willingness to learn. A lot of the stigma comes from not knowing from ignorance whether that's purposeful or not.”

The YES Shelter, One City PTBO, Moms Stop the Harm, John Howard Society, Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes, Peterborough AIDS Resource Network, Peterborough 260 Nurse Practitioner-Left Clinic, Peterborough Public Health and Canadian Addiction Treatment Services were in attendances with tables to offer information sessions during the event.

Farewell says being open about having a conversation and not shying away from it, whether you are suffering or hearing out someone else, is a huge step towards ending the stigma.

“Starting dialogues with people, even people that you love, that you know have an addiction in the past, making sure you're not afraid to talk about it and making sure that you're not afraid to look away,” she said. “It is very present in our community and the instinct for a lot of people is just to look the other way but it's very important to come together as a community to help the people who live here who use substances.”

A community effort of having sympathy and empathy for those who are suffering from drug addiction is vital to destigmatization.

“They are just people,” said Farewell. “We are all a bad event from being in that position ourselves so having that sympathy, having that love and approaching it with open arms is really the key to all of it. It's takes community to come to get to help lift people up out of the tough spots.”

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