City of Peterborough's Flood Reduction Subsidy Program Available

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Property owners can access the City of Peterborough’s Flood Reduction Subsidy Program for funding.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

The program assists with eliminating sources of groundwater and rainwater entering their sanitary sewer system which can cause basement flooding.

Rainwater and groundwater entering the sanitary sewer can cause basement flooding, environmental hazards and more significant wastewater treatment costs for taxpayers. It also reduces sewer capacity for future growth and decreases the sewer system’s lifespan.

Through the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program, the City provides financial assistance toward the following property improvements:

  • Installation of a backwater valve (full cost up to $1,000)

  • Foundation drain disconnection from a sanitary sewer with a sump pit and pump installation (full cost up to $1,500)

  • Backwater valve installation and foundation drain disconnect from the sanitary sewer with a sump pit and pump together for the same property (eligible for full cost up to $3,000)

  • Repair of broken or missing clean out caps (maximum of $50)

  • Downspout (full cost up to $500) and roof drain (full cost up to $3,500) disconnection from the sanitary sewer

  • Catch basin disconnection from the sanitary sewer and reconnected to the storm sewer (full cost up to $15,000)

For properties with more than one eligible item from this list, funding eligibility will be based on a case-by-case basis.

By participating in the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program and removing the rainwater inflow or groundwater infiltration sources, residents will reduce the potential of basement flooding while improving our community’s environment and reducing City of Peterborough's costs for wastewater treatment and sewer system upgrades.

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Electric City Culture Council Name Recipient of Bierk Art Bursary

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The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) has awarded the 2024 Bierk Art Bursary for Post-Secondary Studies in Visual Arts, Media Arts, Architecture and Design to Victoria Nunez.

Bierk Art Bursary 2024 recipient Victoria Nunez. The Bierk Art Bursary Program was established to recognize arts champion and supporter Liz Bierk, and to honour the contributions she and her husband, painter David Bierk, made to the arts in Peterborough. Photo courtesy of the Electric City Culture Council.

Nunez is graduating from Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and will pursue a Bachelor of Interior Design at Humber College in the fall.

This $1,000 bursary is awarded to graduating Peterborough-area high school art students whose work demonstrates great promise (artistic merit) and who are committed to pursuing further studies at the post-secondary level in the visual arts, media arts, architecture, or design. 

“Victoria Nunez impressed the Selection Committee (distinguished artists and teachers, Cyd Hosker and Spencer Harrison) with her clearly demonstrated interest in examining design and the interior spacial elements of architecture,” said Su Ditta, EC3 executive director. “She will clearly benefit from all the possibilities the Humber program offers and we wish her every success.”

Nunez will be recognized and the bursary will be officially presented at the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts at the Canadian Canoe Museum on Oct. 10.

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Peterborough Housing Corporation Appoints New CEO

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Peterborough Housing Corporation (PHC) has appointed Travis Doak as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Housing Corporation.

The PHC’s Board of Directors unanimously made the appointment on June 26. Doak takes over Hope Lee following her interim support as CEO since January 2022.

Doak’s first worked with PHC in 2019 when he was appointed and served on the Board of Directors. He officially joined PHC in-house on March 22, 2021 as Director of Operations.

Over the past three years, Doak was part of the executive team, leading the strategic planning, development and implementation of all activities and special projects related to PHC’s resident and building management services for the city and county’s housing portfolios according to a press release.

Before joining PHC, Travis held leadership positions at Sir Sandford Fleming College, including director of housing, food, and student Conduct. He has a significant educational background in human services and social work as he attended Northen College of Applied Arts and Technology and Athabasca University.

His duties as CEO provide comprehensive management and oversight to all facets of the organization, playing a pivotal role in shaping PHC future as stated in a press release.

“I am honoured to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at PHC,” said Doak. “My focus will be on driving our mission forward and enhancing our impact within the community. Together, with the dedicated team at PHC, I am committed to fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration to better serve our residents and stakeholders.”

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Hometown PTBO: Arm Wrestling National Champion Candy St. Pierre On Fundraising For Her Quest to Worlds

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This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with arm wrestling champion Candy St. Pierre about getting into the sport, her recent win at Nationals in Gatineau and her fundraiser this weekend to help her get to Greece for the World Championships in the fall.

All online donations can be e-transferred to Candycayne_2@hotmail.com.

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Peterborough Baseball Diamonds Remain Temporarily Closed Due to Wet Conditions

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Following inspections, Peterborough baseball diamonds remain closed due to extremely wet conditions caused by Wednesday’s rainfall until at least Friday according to the City.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Recreation and Parks Services crews cannot complete infield maintenance until the fields have dried. The City is asking all sports and recreational users to stay off diamonds until further notice.

The City of Peterborough apologizes for any inconvenience.

Natural and artificial turf fields are open, but users are advised that use during current wet conditions may cause damage that requires repairs.

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Two Suspects Sought After Break-and-Enter With Several Items Stolen Thursday Morning

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The Peterborough Police Service is seeking one male and one female suspect involved in a break-and-enter at a Peterborough business on early Thursday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 2 a.m., officers were reported an incident at a store in the Chandler Crescent and Parkhill Road West area.  A vehicle may have been backed into the building and that a male and female suspect fled with cigarettes, lottery tickets and chocolate.

The suspects are described as:

Suspect #1 - Male

  • Caucasian

  • 30’s

  • Green Jacket with light coloured sleeves

  • Beige shorts

  • Black running shoes

Suspect #2 - Female

  • Caucasian

  • 20-30’s

  • Dark coloured with hood up

  • Blue hoody

  • Black leggings

  • Possibly gloves

The vehicle is a newer model Toyota Highlander SUV that has rear-end damage.

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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The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival Returns to Isabel Morris Park This Saturday

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The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival returns to Isabel Morris Park at 20 Concession St. in Lakefield from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m this Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival

Admission is $10.00 per person, with tickets available at the gates (cash or debit only).

With a day full of jazz music, there are colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, local food and beverage vendors including Publican House Brewery.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their water bottles and cutlery for use during the festival and at the on-site water refill station.

A free shuttle bus is available on Saturday while the festival is open, stopping at the regular Link bus stops in the Village of Lakefield.

The following is this year’s lineup:

  • 11:00 a.m. Zing

  • 12:50 p.m. Duncan Hopkins

  • 2:40 p.m. The Adi Braun Quartet

  • 4:30 p.m. Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles

  • 6:20 p.m. Heavyweights Brass Band

  • 8:10 p.m. Groove Authority

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Ennismore U15 Athletics Qualify For Nationals After Fourth-Place Finish At Provincial Qualifiers

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After a fourth-place finish at the OASA Provincial Qualifiers in Wilmot, Ont., the “Ben Smith Sells” Ennismore U15 Athletics (A’s) have qualified for the National Competition in Quebec from Aug. 14-19.

Photo courtesy of Katy Fallis.

The A’s had an undefeated regular season with several players as OMHA champion Ennismore Eagles U15 team members this year.

“These boys have shown incredible dedication and teamwork throughout the season,” said Coach Brett Stevenson, A’s coach. “We're honoured to have the opportunity to compete at the national level and represent Ennismore and the province of Ontario. Community support will be crucial in helping us make this journey.”

The team is seeking community support to help with travel and accommodation costs. The Ennismore U15s are reaching out to local businesses, organizations, and individuals for donations to help ease the financial burden and ensure all players can participate.

Financial donations can be transferred to ennismoreathletics2024@gmail.com.

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Wet Conditions Cause Peterborough Baseball Diamonds to Be Temporarily Closed

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Due to heavy rainfall, City of Peterborough baseball diamonds are closed to help avoid any damage for the next 24 hours.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The fields are extremely wet, with water pooling on infield according to the City. Use of natural and artificial turf fields will be at the discretion of user groups.

The Ciy says damaged fields and divots can create safety concerns for players. If repairs are required following the storm, reopening of diamonds or fields may be delayed.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Two Suspects Involved In Multiple Assaults; One Woman Arrested

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One person is facing charges and police are searching for two others after several incidents involving assault in downtown Peterborough early Wednesday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:20 a.m., officers received reports of an assault. A victim had been walking in the Charlotte Street and George Street area when a woman who was walking with two men ran at her with a knife, calling her names based on her skin colour.

The victim started to run but fell. The female suspect caught up to her, punched her in the face and pulled her hair. The victim was treated at the scene by EMS and then taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment.  Police have classified the incident as a hate crime.

During the investigation, another call came in involving a similarly described suspects. In this case, the male victim said he was approached by two men and a woman in the Hunter Street and Bethune Street area and that he had been punched in the face and kicked by two males.

While officers were investigating the second call, a third one involving the group came in where a female suspect matching the description given to police had verbally threatened a woman in the Brock Street and George Street area.

Officers saw a female matching the description given to police a short distance away. However, when she spotted officers, she started to run. Officers chased her on foot and took her into custody without incident.

The 21-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

  • Utter Threats to Cause Death X2

  • Assault

  • Assault with Weapon

  • Possess weapon for dangerous purpose

  • Fail to comply with probation x2

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 20.

Police are currently searching for the male suspects. They were described to police as:

  • Male, Caucasian

  • Possibly 16-18 years old

  • Shaggy hair

  • One was wearing a white shirt, dark coloured shorts, a white hat on backwards, white shoes, and a blue 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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