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Boardwalk Board Game Lounge Hosting "Summer Game Swap" to Support Game Nights For Local Schools
/Peterborough students are going to be familiar with titles such as ‘Settlers of Catan,’ ‘Ticket to Ride,’ ‘What Do You Meme?’ and more as Boardwalk Board Game Lounge is hosting a Summer Game Swap to support its first-ever school game night program.
Boardwalk Board Game Lounge co-owners Dylan Reinhart (left) and Connor Reinhart (right) are brothers. The Lounge is fully-equipped with a kitchen and bar and host tournaments/gamign events on a regular basis. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Gamers are encouraged sell their used board games and/or game bundles in a swap meet-style format for the Lounge’s first-ever school game night program focused for students at the elementary and intermediate levels.
Registration ends on Tuesday and board games marked for sale can be dropped off at the Lounge starting Wednesday until July 10.
“We see it as a good opportunity to raise some money for a new school program we're going to be rolling out to run free game nights in schools starting this fall,” said Dylan Reinhart, Boardwalk co-owner.
Potential sellers must sign up online in order to register their board games for sale. They can be sold for 80 per cent in store credit or 40 per cent in cash value. Twenty per cent of all game sales go towards the game night program so schools can operate it at no cost.
“We know that kids are looking for new opportunities to try games and trying new games can be an intimidating thing,” said Reinhart. “We see this as an extension of our mission to bring games to people and connect people with their next favourite game. It's just an opportunity for us to do that outside of our store in a way that is a little bit more accessible, friendly and doing something for our school communities.”
A used games sale of all registered items is being held at the Lounge on July 13-14. Sellers are being contacted on the 17th with their results, the 20th is when payments are being issued and the 28th is when any unsold games can be picked up. Any unclaimed items are considered a donation to Boardwalk.
Reinhart says that board games are a great hobby to help kids occupy their time in a fun environment and help apply daily skills in an enjoyable way.
“Whether you're doing semi-practical applications for math, when you're counting your scores or working on fine motor skills in drawing or sculpting games —or even just going more basic to play together and work together and be a humble winner and not a sore winner—, it teaches a lot of social skills and be a person to interact in a lot of ways that you can't get to the same degree when most of your gaming is happening in a digital, not in-person, tactical sort of way,” he explained.
Reinhart also encourages all students to participate as his business tries to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
“We have a sign that says 'board games are for everyone' and that is truly what we believe in,” he explained. “We look at everything through that lens. We've always wanted to provide a place where people can come together and feel like they were coming to game night at our house and have an experience of playing and being together.”
Accessbility for board games has continued to grow throughout the years and there is always something for all walks of life according to Reinhart.
“With thousands of games coming out every year, you just have to find the right game for you,” he said. “When you're looking for something different to do or some other experience to have this is a great way to have that experience, do something different and to come together and be social.
Former Peterborough Pete Goaltender Signs One-Year Deal With Belleville Senators
/Former Peterborough Pete and two-time OHL Champion goaltender Michael Simpson has signed a one-year, one-way, American Hockey League contract with the Belleville Senators for the 2024-25 season.
Photo by Samantha Bianco.
“I think signing a one-year deal just makes you have to keep the mindset all season that I need to earn the next contract so I feel it will keep me hungry to continue to work hard every day,” explained Simpson.
He was selected by the Petes in the 10th round, 193rd overall, by the Petes in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. During the 2022-23 season, he lead the Petes to an OHL Championship and won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the playoff MVP.
As an over-age goaltender this past season, Simpson was traded to the Knights for goaltender Zach Bowen and Kingston Frontenac’s third-round pick in 2025 on Sept. 26 last year.
With the Knights, Simpson had 34 wins in 48 starts to help his hometown team win this year’s OHL Championship.
After finishing his OHL career as a two-time champion, the phone call meant the world to Simpson.
“It was a goal to try and earn a pro deal And for it to be in Belleville it’s great because it’s still pretty close to home and seems like it could be a great fit,” said Simpson. “I’m really excited to play for the Sens.”
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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
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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.
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.
