City to Celebrate National Drowning Prevention Week From July 21 to 27

The City of Peterborough will host its annual Swim to Survive and drowning prevention educational programs at Beavermead Park beach starting July 13.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

Swim to Survive classes are open to all age groups with no fee to participate. Registration is required as spaces are limited to ensure the appropriate number of instructors. To register, visit peterborough.ca/RegisterRec then select Swim to Survive under the Splash section or call 705-742-0050.

There are two Swim to Survive sessions, with three classes in each session at Beavermead Park Beach.

Each class is for an hour on Saturday for three consecutive weeks:

• Session A is on July 13, 20 and 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Session B is on Aug. 10, 17 and 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Swim to Survive is a Lifesaving Society-designed program that teaches people water safety and how to survive if they unexpectedly fall into deep water. This includes how to roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, and swim 50 metres.

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition to the Swim to Survive program, the City will host a drowning prevention educational event at Beavermead Park beach from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on July 24 during National Drowning Prevention Week.

The drop-in event will include information on water activity safety and interactive displays, such as trying on life jackets. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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City of Peterborough Planning Litter Action Initiative On July 14

After the City’s first Great Community Litter Clean-up events held during the spring, a Community Cigarette Butt and Litter Clean-Up planned by local group Clean Up Peterborough, will be held on July 14 with the City providing supplies and waste collection.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This event is planned in conjunction with Unsmoke Canada Cleanups, a program that supports litter cleanup projects and helps raise awareness on littering in Canada, with an emphasis on cigarette butt waste according to the City. Cigarette butts are among the most frequently littered items in the world, taking decades to decompose and leaching toxins into soil and water says Umsoke Canada. It is harmful to wildlife if ingested.

Residents are invited to participate in the Community Cigarette Butt and Litter Clean-Up between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., meeting at the Del Crary Park municipal parking lot, 100 George St. N. A table will be set up near the parking lot for participants to get supplies and drop off garbage.

The clean-up will target locations in Del Crary Park and the Marina, Millennium Park, and the shoreline of Little Lake. City of Peterborough’s Recreation and Parks Services Division will provide disposable latex gloves and garbage bags for volunteers. To ensure sufficient supplies and to record participation numbers, residents are asked to sign up by emailing cleanuppeterborough@gmail.com.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Committing Indecent Acts At Kawartha Heights Park

The Peterborough Police Service are seaching for a man committing indecent acts at Kawartha Heights Park on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers received calls from two concerned residents about a man masturbating in Kawartha Heights Park. The man had been seen leaving the park on a bicycle headed toward Kawartha Heights Boulevard. Officers checked the area but could not locate a suspect.

The man was described to police as:

• Male, white

• Grey hair

• 50-60yrs

• Approx. 6’ tall

• Wearing Red t-shirt and grey shorts

• Dark square framed glasses

• Riding a bicycle

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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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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