Police Seeking Information From Fights Between Groups of Young People

The Peterborough Police Service is looking for information after a large disturbance near the train bridge near George Street and Dalhousie Street on Wednesday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to the area about a fight between groups of young people. Most of them fled after police had arrived on the scene. One person had a cut on their arm and was treated by EMS at the scene.

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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Leahy’s Farm and Market Invites Public to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on July 27

The Leahy family is welcoming the community to their farm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leahy’s Farm and Market on July 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., announced on Wednesday.

Leahy’s was started by Frank and Julie Leahy in 1974 as a roadside corn stand. The family-owned and operated farm and market has been ran for for five decades, It is currently run by Frank and Julie’s children and grandchildren. Photo courtesy of Leahy’s Farm and Market.

The celebration will include live music, mingling, delicious hors d’oeuvres and cake. A special ceremony follows at beginning at 2 p.m.

The market offers a variety of fresh produce, Leahy’s-raised beef, chicken and eggs, baked goods, gardening favourites, and local specialties such as jam, honey and maple products. 

“We are grateful to celebrate 50 years and thank our wonderful customers and communities for their unwavering support,” said Doug Leahy. 

“Over the years our farm and market has evolved but our values of family, quality, and trust have never changed,” said Angus Leahy.

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Douro-Dummer Township Appoints New Interim Chief Administrative Officer

Mike Rutter has become interim CAO for The Township of Douro-Dummer to support the Mayor, Council and staff during the ongoing recruitment of the Township’s next one, accounted on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Places for People.

Rutter served as the CAO for the County of Haliburton from 2015 until his retirement in 2023 and prior to that at the Township of Trent Hills, County of Peterborough and other municipalities. Rutter has over 30 years of experience as a CAO and in municipal administration to this position.

“We are fortunate to have found a professional of Mr. Rutter’s caliber to join our team as Interim CAO while we continue our search for a permanent Township CAO. Mr. Rutter’s experience will assist the Township as it moves forward with capital and operational projects,” said Heather Watson, Douro-Dummer mayor.

Rutter has assumed the role on Monday.

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Auburn Street and Parkhill Road East Intersection to Undergo Repairs; Traffic May Close to One Lane Each Side

Traffic lanes will be reduced as construction begins on the intersection of Auburn Street and Parkhill Road East.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The Contractor mobilized to the location earlier this week. The work is scheduled to be completed by September.

The scope of work includes replacing one section of sanitary sewer along Auburn Street, a section of storm sewer at the intersection of Parkhill Road East and Auburn Street and a section of sanitary sewer will be repaired at the intersection of Armour Road and Parkhill Road East.

Once the sewer work is complete, the impacted areas will be restored. To facilitate this work, traffic may be reduced to one in each direction during the project. Local traffic is expected to experience delays within the construction limits.

The City has awarded the above-noted project to Accurex Inc.

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Peterborough Baseball Diamonds Are Temporarily Closed From Wet Conditions Until Wednesday Evening

Due to Tuesday’s heavy rainfall, the City of Peterborough is asking everyone to stay off its baseball diamonds to avoid damage until Wednesday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Use of natural and artificial turf fields will be at the discretion of user groups. The City advises caution to be used when playing on them.

Damaged fields and divots can create safety concerns for players. If repairs are required following the storm, the reopening of diamonds or fields may be delayed as the City could deliver further notice.

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Five Peterborough Petes Named to Hockey Canada Program of Excellence Summer Camp Rosters

Hockey Canada has named Five Peterborough Petes to its official rosters for their annual Program of Excellence Summer Camps announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Second-year Petes Carson Cameron and Caden Taylor were named to the U18 roster while Rookies Colin Fitzgerald, Blake Gowan and prospect Alexander Hage were named to the U17 roster.

“Congratulations to Carson, Caden, Colin, Blake, and Alexander on their selections to Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence Summer Camps,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “It’s great to see that Hockey Canada has recognized their hard work and dedication. This is a huge step in the development of these players and we look forward to seeing the impact this experience has on each of them.”

Cameron, a 2007-born defenceman from Bobcaygeon, was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, 13th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In his first season with the Petes, Cameron scored four goals and added 22 assists for 26 points, winning both the Black’s Family Trophy (rookie of the year) and Ushers Trophy (best defenceman) at the Petes 2023-24 Awards Banquet. This is Cameron’s second time attending the Summer Excellence Camps. Last summer, he was selected for U17 camp, leading to his winning a gold medal with Canada White at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge.

Taylor, a 2007-born forward from Shanty Bay, Ont., was selected by the Sudbury Wolves in the first round, ninth overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. He was acquired by the Petes on Jan. 8, in exchange for Donovan McCoy. In 58 games between the Wolves and Petes last season, he scored 12 goals and added 11 assists for 23 points.

Fitzgerald, a Peterborough, native, was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall, in this year’s OHL Priority Selection. He played in 34 games last season with the Peterborough Petes U16, scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championship game and the 2024 OHL Cup. In six OHL Cup games, the 6.01, 174 lbs. centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

Gowan, a defenceman from Kingston, was selected by the Petes in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He played in 33 games with the Barrie Colts U16 last season, scoring two goals and adding 25 assists for 27 points. In 10 playoff games with the Colts, Gowan scored three times and added eight assists for 11 points, helping the Colts to an OMHA Championship and a spot in the OHL Cup.

Hage, a forward from Mississauga, was selected by the Petes in the sixth round, 105th overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. In 32 games with the Vaughan Kings U16 last season, Hage scored 18 goals and added 35 assists for 53 points. In 12 playoff games, Hage had eight points, helping Vaughan win the GTHL Championship. At the OHL Cup, Hage added another eight points in seven games to lead the Kings to a second place finish.

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Habitat for Humanity Holding Grand Opening of Lakefield Location July 24

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region is having its grand opening of their new Lakefield ReStore at 3001 Lakefield Rd., Selwyn on July 24 at 10 a.m.

In 2023, Habitat PKR’s ReStores diverted 331,730 items from landfills in the Peterborough & Kawartha Region. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity.

The new ReStore will further the Habitat’s mission of supporting local families and individuals through affordable homeownership according to a press release.

All are invited to attend, where there will be food, music and an opportunity to be among the first to explore and shop at the new location. The store will sell new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances and home décor.

“We are thrilled to be opening the doors to the Lakefield ReStore in the township of Selwyn,” said Susan Zambonin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. “This new location will help us continue serving the Peterborough and Kawartha region through our three ReStore locations, bringing us closer to our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.”

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Five Counties Smashes $40,000 Fundraising Goal From Third-Annual Backyard Summer Social

Five Counties Children’s Centre’s (FCCC) signature gala fundraising event, ‘The Centre’s Backyard Summer Social’ surpassed the $40,000 mark for the third straight year, raising $41,775 to support kids’ treatment service.

Julie Davis, FCCC Board of Directors chair (left) and Petes’s mascot, Roger (right) were among the guests to help kick off summer at the third annual Backyard Summer Social. Photo courtesy of FCCC.

All proceeds raised through the Backyard Summer Social go to the Centre’s Building Abilities for Life campaign which directly benefits children in the community to receive high-demand treatment services according to a press release. This includes providing priority speech-language therapy and occupational therapy to children and youth who need them and reducing wait times for these life-changing services.

“The day was supposed to be a washout, but the rain held off just long enough on June twenty-second for us to enjoy a fabulous afternoon outdoors. The Backyard Summer Social was filled with fun, games, music, laughter, good conversation, and memorable moments – all while supporting our kids,” said Scott Pepin, FCCC CEO. “We know the earlier a child can access important treatment programs for development, communication or physical needs, the better their outcome. That’s why fundraising events like this one allow us to see more kids and fill the gaps that can’t always be covered by government funding.”

The Backyard Summer Social is billed as an event for people age 19+ that allows adults to be kids again. This year, attendees enjoyed music, food, entertainment, a live auction, door prizes, and fun activities including axe throwing, jousting, circus performances, a petting zoo and old-fashioned picnic games.

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Peterborough Lakers Playoff Schedule Against Owen Sound North Stars Released: Game One On Thursday at PMC

The playoff schedule between Peterborough Lakers and the Owen Sound North Stars has been released, with game one beginning at the Peterborough Memorial Centre this Thursday at 8 p.m.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The following is the playoff schedule:

• Game 1: Thursday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. @ PMC

• Game 2: Saturday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. @ Owen Sound

• Game 3: Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. @ PMC

• *Game 4: Saturday, July 27 time TBD @ Owen Sound

• *Game 5: Sunday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. @ PMC

*if necessary

The bracket was determined after the Cobourg Kodiaks defeated Owen Sound 14-9 on Sunday night. The loss locked the North Stars as the sixth seed.

Single-game tickets for games one and three go on sale Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. online, over the phone, and in person at the box office. If necessary, single-game tickets for Game 5 will go on sale Sunday.

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Peterborough Woman Facing Theft Charges After Allegedly Stealing From Two Businesses

A 43-year-old Peterborough woman is facing theft and probation charges concerning thefts at two businesses on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Community FIRST unit officers responded to a call from a business in the George Street and Charlotte Street area about a theft that had just occurred. Officers were told the woman had started walking south down George Street and they could locate a woman who matched the description given to police several blocks away.

During a search after the arrest, officers located the reported stolen items and returned them to the store. They also found several other items and, through investigation, located and returned items to one other business.

As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X4

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Tuesday.

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