Koleton Marquis's Nine-Point Night Gives Lakers 15-7 Commanding Win Over Cobourg Kodiaks

Kolteon Marquis’s hat trick and six assists blew up the scoreboard for the Peterborough Lakers to get the 15-7 commanding win over the Cobourg Kodiaks at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The first period was perfect for Peterborough, shutting down Cobourg while scoring five. Jake Withers, Carter Page and Colton Armstrong all scored within the first threee minutes of the game to get out to a 3-0 lead. Withers scored again while Thomas Hoggath got on the scoreboard to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead after one.

“We worked hard. They worked really hard,” said Mike Hasen, Lakers head coach. “It was a really good start and the energy that they had carried throughout the entire game.”

The second period saw a flurry of goals from both sides. Each team alternated in scoring goals, netting five apiece to make it 10-5. Peterborough’s last goal scored in that sequence was on the power play by Hoggath, capping off a hat trick. The Lakers continued to score three straight man-advantage scores to cap off an eight-goal period for a 13-5 game going into the third.

The final frame was quiet in scoring as both teams scored only two goals apiece. Marquis had two points this period scoring the period’s first goal and assisting Hiltz’s to cap off his nine-point performace. The Lakers easily dispatched of Cobourg for a 15-7 win.

The Lakers travel to Hagarsville and the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena to try and snap the Six Nations Chiefs’s undefeated run on Tuesday. They finish the regular season against the Brampton Excelsiors on Thursday.

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Career Expo Sees 90 People For AON Inc.'s Long-Term Care Home Station Place In Havelock

With AON Inc.’s long-term care home ‘Station Place’ undergoing construction in Havelock, their career expo saw 90 people fill the Havelock Centre last Thursday.

The groundbreaking ceremony Photo courtesy of AON Inc.

“This event was primarily to start the conversation with our community members about future employment opportunities,” said Cheryl Filiatrault, AON Inc.’s Manager – People & Culture. “The home will not be ready to open until summer 2025 so currently there are no positions to fill yet in Havelock. However, we will begin hiring in early 2025 and will be looking at 150+ new hires at that time.”

This was the first career expo AON Inc. held for Station Place. Filiatrault; Rebecca Hooper, human resources manager and April Coulter, chief nursing officer discussed several topics at the expo.

“We wanted to invite the community to come and spend some time with us and learn more about who we are at AON, what we stand for and the services that Station Place will bring to the community of Havelock,” said Filiatrault. “(We) presented information about the Home’s design, our approach to resident care, and about the many different career opportunities that we will come with Station Place’s opening in 2025.”

The site is located at 628 Old Norwood Rd. in Havelock. AON Inc. won the bid to build the 128-bed long-term care home on Feb. 17 last year. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred at the site on Aug. 9. The building is roughly 86,355 sq ft. and the project’s completion is slated for September next year.

“This home has been the buzz around AON for a few years now and to see it coming together has been exciting for everyone involved,” explained Filiatrault.

Those who missed this past expo will have more opportunities to attend another says Filiatrault.

“We plan to hold similar events in the surrounding communities over the coming months. We plan to host Career Expos in Campbellford, Norwood, Marmora, etc,” she said.

The home will have dining, activity areas, lounges, and access to outdoor spaces. Over 150 staff will work in the building.

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Armour Road and Hunter Street Intersection Undergoing Reconstruction to Be Completed In Two to Four Weeks

The Armour Road and Hunter Street intersection is undergoing construction to facilitate infrastructure improvements.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The intersection has been closed to through traffic since Tuesday, and the City anticipates closing it for two to four weeks with completion by late summer.

Armour Road will be closed to through traffic to facilitate this work until the works are completed. Access for local traffic (destination within the road closure) will be maintained during the closure. However, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

The scope of work generally includes the removal of existing infrastructure, earth excavation and grading, the installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, concrete curbs and gutters, road base and asphalt road structure, streetlights, sidewalks, tree plantings, pavement markings, and regulatory signage as part of a full-scope road reconstruction.

The reconstruction limits are from Clifton Street to Hunter Street along Armour Road including the Hunter Street and Armour Road intersection.

The City previously awarded the project to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. The Contractor re-mobilized to this location in March.

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Hometown PTBO: Ken Seim As the New Rotary Club of Peterborough President and Family's History With the Organization

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Ken Seim about becoming the new president of the Rotary Club of Peterborough, his family's history with the organization and the club's future with him at the helm.

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Robbery Suspect Sought After Taking Several Items Including Money

The Peterborough Police Service is looking for a female robbery suspect who took several items, including cash after an incident early Thursday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:45 a.m., employees called police to the McDonnel Street and Aylmer Street area. A woman brandishing a knife, entered the store, demanded cash from the employee and then left the store on foot according to a police report. She left with cash, several gift cards, cigarettes and food. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect. The employee was not injured.

The suspect was described to police as:

• Female, Caucasian

• Approximately 5’7 with a medium build

• Wearing a grey hoodie with the hood pulled up tight around her head and face, grey pants with a black backpack

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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Turner Evans's Hat Trick Helps Peterborough Lakers Hold Off Third-Period Surge From Brooklin L.C. For 7-6 Win

Turner Evans’s hat trick helped the Peterborough Lakers stop the comeback bid from Brooklin L.C. to hold on for a 7-6 win at the Iroquois Park Sports Complex on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

Brooklin drew first blood with two straight goals within the first three minutes to take a 2-0 lead. Peterborough answered back with a pair of scores thanks to Turner Evans and Owen Hiltz to tie it up at two. Neither team could score in the second half of the period and remained a 2-2 game after one.

Peterborough took over the game in the second with a perfect period. Joey Cupido scored unassisted to kick off the frame just 3:40 in. Joe Resetarits and Carter Page joined the scoresheet and Peterborough pulled ahead with a 5-2 lead. In the last 16 seconds of the period, Evans scored his second of the game to cap off the period with a 6-2 lead headed into the third.

Brooklin was dialled in during the third as Dawson Theede scored 2:05 into the period, breaking the scoreless streak for over 39 minutes. Evans completed his hat trick to give Peterborough a 7-3 lead almost halfway through the period.

Theede tried to pull Brooklin within striking distance as he scored for the second time this game to cut the deficit to three. Brooklin rung off two back-to-back power-play goals (including a Theede hat trick) with 4:19 left to play and trailed the Lakers by one goal.

Peterborough stood firm as Lakers goaltender Landon Kells made 33 saves and held off the last of Brooklin’s surge for a 7-6 win.

The victory moves Peterborough to a 5-4 record and third place in the league. The Lakers get little rest for their next game, as they host the Cobourg Kodiaks at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

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Peterborough Pete Tommy Purdeller Signs With Hometown Team

The Peterborough Petes’s Tommy Purdeller has signed with his hometown team, HC Pustertal of the ICE Hockey League, ahead of the 2024-25 season, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the PEterborough Petes.

Purdeller has spent the last two seasons playing for the Petes.

"Tommy is a very good young player who has developed well in Peterborough,” said Jason Jaspers, HC Pustertal head coach. “I had the chance to speak to his coaches there and also to Tommy himself. He has a great character. If he is prepared to give it his all then he has a great future ahead of him."

The Brunico, Italy native was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2022 CHL Import Draft. In two seasons with the Petes, the Red Bull Hockey Academy product played in 116 OHL games, scoring 23 goals and 42 assists for 65 points. In 2023, Purdeller played in 17 playoff games for the Petes, scoring twice and adding an assist to help Peterborough win the 2023 OHL Championship.

"I chose the HCP because I am convinced of the path we will take this year,” said Purdeller. “I am looking forward to the new challenge of growing as a player and helping the team in every way. I can hardly wait to play in front of our fans and give everything I can to celebrate many victories in the Intercable Arena. For me, there is only one goal and that is clear, to play as successfully as possible in the long term and help bring a championship title to the Pustertal. I am really looking forward to seeing all the Puschtra again."

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to thank Tommy for his dedication to the team and the city of Peterborough over the last two seasons,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “From winning an OHL Championship last season to leading the team in points and serving as an Assistant Captain this season, Tommy has left his mark on the Petes organization. We wish him all the best as he continues his career at the pro level.”

With Purdeller departure, Martin Matejicek holds one of two import positions available for the Petes next season. The Petes selected Czech forward Adam Novotný with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 CHL Import Draft on Wednesday.

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City's Social Services Division Given Rainbow Registered Accreditation

The City of Peterborough’s Social Services Division has been officially Rainbow Registered.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This accreditation, administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, reflects a commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

The Rainbow Registered accreditation process evaluates applicants on four categories of criteria:

• policies and practices are non-discriminatory and respectful of sexual orientation and gender identity.

• provides diversity and inclusion training for staff and contributes to public education on diversity and inclusion.

• demonstrates leadership and commitment to LGBT+ inclusion beyond its day-to-day operations.

• has established an organizational culture that is LGBT+ inclusive and affirmative.

“Inclusion is a core value of our Social Services team,” said Councillor Alex Bierk and Councillor Keith Riel in a joint statement. “The Rainbow Registered designation reflects that our Social Services programs are respectful and welcoming for both staff and visitors; it also signals our ongoing commitment to policies and practices that support employee equity, providing 2SLGBTQI+ training opportunities for staff, and enhancing cultural competency in all operations.”

The Peterborough Museum and Archives also announced its Rainbow Registered accreditation earlier in June.

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Ontario Government Invests Up to $6 Million In Grants For Seniors

The Ontario Government is investing up to $6 million through the Seniors Community Grant Program to support 282 community projects that help seniors and older adults stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “We are pleased to provide funding for so many programs that bring older people together to avoid being socially isolated, learn new skills, get fit, enjoy group activities and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.”

Up to $25,000 per project is invested in local programs, services and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement according to a press release. It continues to state that Program is a unique Ontario government grant designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.

“Seniors need to connect with the community and stay fit, healthy, and active,’’ said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “By investing in seniors programs, we will be helping more adults get the programs and services they need to live healthy, independent lives.”

Seniors Community Grants projects receiving funding in Peterborough this year include The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland and Haliburton. They will receive up to $23,209 to provide rural seniors living with dementia and their caregivers a series of ‘night out’ events to support socialization, reduce stigma and build a more dementia-friendly community.

Age-friendly Peterborough will receive up to $25,000 to transform the way seniors age in place by providing customized health, fitness, social, educational and recreational workshops at several City apartments primarily occupied by older adults according to Jayne Culbert, Age-friendly Coordinator.

“The proportion of older adults 65 and better increased 16 per cent in the Peterborough region from 2016 to 2021 and that number will continue to grow,”she said. “Twenty-five per cent of the residents who live in the greater Peterborough area are seniors and, in some townships, it is over 30 per cent. This is significant as the national and provincial average is 19 per cent. Receiving funding from the Ontario Government helps organizations to support our local older population through innovative projects.”

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Trent Valley Archives Hosting ‘Peterborough Perpetrators,' True Crime Walks In Downtown Core

Due to popular demand, Trent Valley Archives (TVA) is offering its ‘Peterborough Perpetrators’ true crime walk in the downtown core.

Photo courtesy of TVA.

Walking dates are July 12, 19, Aug.16 and 23 at 7 p.m.

They are led by Madison More, a researcher and tour guide. The tour will feature stories such as the 1970s shooting of Grand Hotel owner Murray Green, the mysterious disappearance of an early lumber jack fueled by the discovery of human remains and an escape from the Peterborough jail and the ensuing police chase.

The cost is $20 per person and registration and payment in advance are required. Tours run rain or shine. Tickets are available by going online, calling or emailing TVA at 705-745-4404 or admin@trentvalleyarchives.com.

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