Thomas Hoggarth Leads the Lakers to a 12-5 Over Owen Sound; Peterborough Takes Game One

Thomas Hoggarth’s five-point night helps the Lakers take game one of their best-of-five series in a 12-5 win over the Owen Sound North Stars at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Peterborough jumped out to an early lead, scoring the first three goals thanks to Rob Hellyer, Turner Evans and Hoggarth on a shorthanded goal. Owen Sound was able to get one back before the period’s end for a 3-1 score.

Peterborough poured it on in the second without relinquishing any defense. Peterborough hammered home seven-straight goals with the last two from Hoggarth to complete the hat trick. Lakers goaltender Doug Buchan kept it clean, allowing nothing past him that period to make it a 10-1 game.

The North Stars finally found some footing in the third period as they opened things with three straight goals. Joe Resetarits and Colton Armstrong had Peterborough’s only goals in the final frame. Owen Sound tacked on one more goal late in the period but it was nowhere near enough to catch the Lakers and Peterborough got the victory.

Game two in the series is at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Arena in Owen Sound on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Game 3 is back in Peterborough next Thursday at 8 p.m.

Cobourg leads Oakville 1-0 and Brooklin leads Brampton 1-0 in the other quarterfinal matchups.

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Peterborough Man Charged An Indecent Act; Linked to Same Incident In May

A 60-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after two separate indecent acts on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:45 p.m., officers were called about an indecent act occurring in a public space in the south end of Peterborough. Officers attended the area and identified the suspect. Police believe he was also linked to an incident in the same area in May.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act in a Public Place x 2.

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

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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Federal Government Announces $8.5 Million Funding of Two Projects For Conservation Efforts and Ecosystem Protection In Peterborough.

The Federal Government has invested over $8.5 million in funding for two projects that will help advance conservation efforts and protect ecosystems in Peterborough, announced at Jackson Park on Thursday afternoon.

File Photo.

The announcement was made by Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

“Protecting nature is one of the best and easiest ways that we can fight climate change,” said Valdez. “These vital ecosystems, like those here in Peterborough, absorb carbon and increase our communities’ resilience to the effects of climate change.”

The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation campaign in the country’s history in order to meet its emissions reduction targets and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 according to Valdez.

“Our government has launched the largest ever conservation campaign in Canada’s history, with a goal of protecting 30 per cent of lands and waters in Canada,” she said. “That starts with protecting spaces like these. The long-term benefits are enormous, getting us closer to our climate goals and protecting forever the critical habitat of so many species.”

The projects being funded under the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund are:

• $7 million for the Kawartha Land Trust to support its work to advance conservation efforts under way by securing an additional 566 hectares of intact temperate forest and freshwater coastal habitat to support 28 species at risk

• $1.586 million for the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario to protect vital ecosystems from destruction and fund activities that protect at-risk species, including Snapping Turtle, False Hop Sedge and Chimney Swift

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Hiawatha Man Wins $150,000 In The Bigger Spin Instant Game

Arlan Musgrave of Hiawatha is $150,000 richer after after winning big with the THE BIGGER SPIN INSTANT game.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

Musgrave has been a weekly lottery player for several years and this was his first big win according to a press release. 

“I was at home, sitting in my chair and began to play my ticket,” he said. “I saw that the numbers matched and the prize was a big one. I was definitely excited. I looked at the ticket over and over again to confirm what I was seeing was real.”

Eager to know if he had won big, Musgrave headed to the store to validate his ticket.

“When the clerk checked my ticket, she was so excited for me,” he explained.

When Musgrave’s friend heard the news, she was initially in disbelief.

“She thought it was a prank ticket at first. She was extremely happy for me too,” he said. “After playing for so long, it feels good to have won.”

Musgrave says he plans to save his winnings.

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City of Peterborough Opens Public Survey Canada Day Celebrations

The City is inviting community members to share their ideas and feedback through a survey on how they would like to see the community celebrate Canada Day next year, announced on Thursday.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

A survey about the Canada Day celebrations is now open online until Aug. 6 at 12:55 p.m. The survey takes about five minutes to complete. 

Feedback from the consultation will help inform recommendations to City Council on how the City organizes and hosts Canada Day celebrations. 

Visit City Hall reception at 500 George St. N for a paper copy of the survey. 

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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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