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Photos: Barbeques Are Firing Up For the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest
/The barbeques are fired up as the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest is underway at Millennium Park from Friday to Sunday.
The event is filled with activities, food and entertainment that will cater to all walks of life according to Susan Zambonin, Habitat for Humanity CEO.
“We have four ribbers this year, we have a number of food vendors and other vendors,” she explained. “We have lots of entertainment, we've also added family-friendly entertainment. We have a magician here, face-painting for the kids and colouring.”
Proceeds from the event go towards the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and its community projects. Their main one includes building a washroom for the Brock Mission.
Rib vendors at the event are Boss Hog’s BBQ, Fat Boys Barbeque, Silver Bullet, Bar-B-Q and Jack the Ribber. Other food options from the vendors include brisket, pulled pork, chicken and cornbread.
Other vendors available are Corn, Beaver Tails, Kettle Curls, Poutine Supreme, Lemonade, Mr. Kettle Corn and Kawartha Buttertart Factory.
Live entertainment with 15 groups are set for the stage throughout the three days.
The following are the operating hours of Ribfest:
Friday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Provincial Government Invests Nearly $450,000 Into Peterborough-Kawartha Long-Term Care Homes
/The Ontario Government has invested $444,135 to four local long-term care homes in Peterborough-Kawartha area as part of the Local Priorities Fund, announced at Fairhaven Long-Term Care Home on Friday morning.
The Local Priorities Fund is part of a broader investment of over $120 million in 2022-23 and complements the recently launched Equipment and Training Fund. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The following homes are receiving the investment:
Extendicare Lakefield: $5,950
Extendicare Peterborough: $37,321
Fairhaven Long Term Care: $261,059
St. Joseph’s at Fleming: $139,805
“The Ontario government’s investment will enhance the services we provide to our resident’s care needs,” said to Nancy Rooney, Fairhave executive director. “The Local Priority Fund allows our residents to have the care required without overburdening our hospitals.”
The funding will help long-term care homes be supplied with items such as IV equipment, bariatrics equipment bed support, bladder scanners, and ECGs. It also goes towards everyday items like slip-proof floor mats, wrap around bed rails, and grab bars according Rooney.
This funding covers costs for specialized staffing, equipment and services for new or increasingly complex medical or specialized equipment needs which cannot currently be accommodated in our home,” she said. “This Fund has made a significant impact to our organization. We greatly appreciate the provincial support in funding different initiative such as the Local Priorities Fund.”
“This investment, tailored to the needs of our community will provide long-term care residents right here in Peterborough-Kawartha with specialized supports and services they need,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.
The Local Priorities Fund was launched in 2022. Since then, roughly $20 million was invested in 2022-23 to help long-term care homes purchase specialized equipment and train staff to provide more specialized care according to a press release. It continues to state that the funding allows homes to welcome residents who have complex needs but no longer require acute care in hospital.
Any current residents who have new or increasingly complex medical or specialized equipment needs which could not be previously accommodated in their long-term care home can be treated on-site rather than unnecessary hospital admissions.
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Jake Withers's Perfect Faceoff Play Helps Lakers Topple Brampton Excelsiors 11-6 In Regular Season Finale
/Jake Withers went a perfect 21/21 in the faceoff dot with three points to help the Lakers take down the Brampton Excelsiors in Peterborough’s regular-season finale in an 11-6 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.
Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.
The home team burst out of the gate in the opening period with seven goals. Peterborough scored the first three thanks to Dylan Hutchinson, Withers and Austin Hasen.
Brampton scored the next three of four goals with Holden Cattoni getting on the board for Peterborough for a 4-3 game. The Lakers ended the period the same way they started, with three-straight scores from Owen Hiltz, Matt Gilray and Joe Resetartis for a 7-3 game.
The second period became a low-scoring affair for both sides. Hasen scored his second of the game to open the period just halfway past the frame. Peterborough let in a power-play goal from Seth Vanschepen before Hiltz got his second goal with 45 seconds left in the period for a 9-4 game.
The third stanza was similar to the last, with little scoring. Adam Thistlethwaite got on the board for the Lakers to open the period. Brampton scored two straight goals before Peterborough got the last goal, thanks to Cattoni. The Lakers won 11-6 and finished the league in third place being the undefeated Six Nations Chiefs and Brooklin L.C. with a 7-5 record.
Peterborough’s playoff opponent has yet to be determined but expect to begin the postseason at home next Thursday.
Peterborough Man Wanted On Two Warrants For Fraud and Assault Arrested
/A 34-year-old Peterborough man wanted on two warrants was arrested on Thursday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 8 p.m., officers spotted the man in a parking lot in the Lansdowne Street and Park Street South area and took him into custody.
The man wanted on warrants for Assault – Spousal stemming from an incident in November of 2023 and Fraud Under $5000 in connection with an incident in June of 2024 was arrested.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.
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City of Peterborough's Flood Reduction Subsidy Program Available
/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
/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
/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.
Peterborough Baseball Diamonds Remain Temporarily Closed Due to Wet Conditions
/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.
