Peterborough Man Charged With Two Counts of Attempted Murder Involving His Intimate Partner

The Peterborough Police Service investigated an incident regarding an attempted murder between involving a 28-Peterborough man and his partner in the Brock Street and Aylmer Street area on Saturday.

After the investigation, the man has been arrested and charged with:

• Attempted murder X2 

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Sunday.

Police say there is no threat to public safety as a result of this incident and thanks the community for their understanding during the investigation.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

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Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project Survey Open to Public

The City of Peterborough is inviting the public to take a survey regarding the streetscape along Charlotte Street, between Park Street North and Aylmer Street North to inform the creation of conceptual options for an enhanced streetscape design.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

A public survey for the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project is available online through July 28. Visit City Hall reception at 500 George St. N for a paper copy of the survey.

The Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project builds upon:

• past investigation and consultation work for Charlotte Street, incorporating new guidance from updated national and provincial transportation standards;

• recently approved City of Peterborough planning documents, including the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Cycling Master Plan, and Central Area Urban Design Guidelines; and

• current public consultation activities.

The project aims to integrate multi-modal transportation options (walking and rolling, cycling, transit, and driving) to support sustainable, efficient, and accessible travel for all ages and abilities according to the City. Concepts will balance space needs for travelling, loading/unloading and parking while strengthening user experience, downtown activity, and economic growth with improved amenities, wayfinding, and urban design.

According to a press release, the City is inviting community members to share feedback through the public survey on how they use this section of Charlotte Street, their experience and their ideas for the future of this important area of Peterborough’s downtown.

Feedback from the consultation will help inform the development of the conceptual design options. When the design options are created, another consultation stage will be held to get feedback on the design options before recommendations are presented to City Council.

The reconstruction of Charlotte Street has not been approved and the construction project has not been fully funded. The City is preparing a streetscape design recommendation so that a project plan is in place for when the construction is ready to proceed.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Carin' Crystals, Watson & Lou, Community Futures and Ghost Taco

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Carin' Crystals is now open in Bobcaygeon.

The shop is located at 232 Main St. on the east side of the Shell station. Owner Karen Francis officially launched her new business on June 8. She carries rocks, minerals, fossils and crystals, including spheres, towers, tumbles and raw. She has one-of-a-kind gifts and home décor ranging from more affordable items to high-end. Drop by and you’re sure to find something unique.

After seven years, Erin Watson, co-founder of Watson and Lou, is passing the torch to new owner Katie Küntz.

Watson started the shop with Anna Eidt back in 2017 with their mutual love for contemporary art and design. Their objective has been to host a creative shop that helps local artists and makers reach a wider audience, invites people to try new skills, and helps people find unique items to brighten someone's day while also investing in the local creative community.

Looking for entrepreneurial expertise and support to start or grow your business?

Community Futures is taking on the local Business Advisory Centre services, offering access to funding and advisory services all in one location. This includes delivering Small Business Enterprise Centre programs and offering the popular Starter Company Plus. These services had previously been offered by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development. Community Futures is a not-for-profit organization that offers flexible financial support for small businesses. You can find them at Venture North at 270 George St. N.

There’s a tasty new option in Peterborough’s west end.

Ghost Taco has opened at 110 Chandler Cres. Dine in, take out, or get it delivered. Ghost Taco started as a pop-up after the pandemic forced their events business to close. Right from the start they’ve been inundated with orders. They took two years to perfect their menu and are now building an empire of chef-inspired tacos with quality ingredients. They currently have locations in Newmarket, Maple, and Peterborough with another location coming soon in Whitby.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Assistance In Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Neveah Wallwork who was reported missing on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Wallwork was last seen leaving her residence on Monday in the Crawford Drive area.

She is described as:

• 5’8'

• Slender

• Long blonde hair

• Fake eyelashes

• Nose pierced on right side

 Last seen wearing:

• White crop top

• Black spandex shorts

• Possibly wearing green Air Jordan shoes

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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SPARK Photo Festival to Conclude Its 12-Year Run

After 12 years of showcasing photography, the Board has decided the 2024 festival was the final SPARK Photo Festival, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival.

A press release issued the following statement:

“The mission of SPARK was to celebrate photography and the artists and enthusiasts behind the camera lens. The Festival introduced accessibility for photographers to have venues to display their art and for the audience to discover it. Right here in our region tens of thousands of visitors experienced printed and digital photography from hundreds of local photographers. Exhibits were mounted in traditional galleries and studios, and also in unexpected places such as shops, cafes, libraries, community centres, and even in the great outdoors.

Like many arts and cultural efforts today, SPARK has encountered financial pressures that do not appear to be resolvable over the next few years. Instead of potentially entering negative cash flow territory, the SPARK Board decided it would be preferable to exit following a strong run of eleven successful festivals.”

To view archive exhibit pages, virtual exhibits and past Festival catalogues, viewers can go online before July 20.

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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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