Lakefield Trent Canal Bridge Reduced to One Lane For Repairs This Tuesday
/The Trent Canal Bridge in Lakefield will be closed to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday for repairs.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough County.
Peterborough Blogs
Traffic flagging operations will be in effect during the repairs.
Five Counties Holding Ready for School Events to Help Kids With Disabilities or Exceptionalities Adjust to Class
/With back-to-school just over a month away, Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) wants to support families with children with disabilities or exceptionalities who are starting class for the first time, announced on Thursday morning.
Hayley Hodges helping FCCC host Ready for School events in August to help with the transition for families who have kids with disabilities or exceptionalities starting class for the first time. Photo courtesy of FCCC.
The Centre is hosting Ready for School Family Info Fairs at its sites in Peterborough (Aug. 20), Cobourg (Aug. 21) and Lindsay (Aug. 22). The aim is to ease the transition to school for kids starting JK, SK or Grade 1, making it less worrisome for families whose children may face greater challenges due to physical, developmental or communication needs according to event organizer Hayley Hodges, FCCC client and family engagement lead.
“Any time a child starts school is a big deal for families, but it can be even more nerve-wracking for parents and caregivers whose child has a disability or exceptionality,” she said. “We want to help reduce that anxiety for kids and parents by inviting families to attend our Ready for School events.”
Each event runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required and child care will be available.
Attendees will be able to:
Gain knowledge and experience about going to school for the first time.
Hear from other parents whose kids with disabilities or exceptionalities have successfully made the transition to school.
Ask questions of Five Counties clinicians and other professionals who support students.
Learn how to advocate for their child, while learning about school-based resources to support them.
Access resources, including the 6F’s of Child Development that can help introduce a child with unique needs to their new school setting.
Get on board a school bus to see what the ride entails.
Enjoy snack and welcome packages, including tools, toys and tips.
The Ready for School events organized by Five Counties are not meant to duplicate other school-preparation events said Hodges.
“Our focus at Five Counties is to help kids and youth with disabilities and exceptionalities build their abilities for life,” she said. “One of the biggest life-changing events a child goes through is starting school, so it makes sense for Five Counties to be there for families who may need extra help and reassurance at this time.”
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Photos: Peterborough Musicfest Crowd Gets 'Down With Webster'
/Toronto-based band Down With Webster brought their rap-rock musical stylings to a packed Del Crary Park for Peterborough Musicfest, keeping the crowd riled up throughout the concert on Wednesday night.
The band, consisting of Tyler Armes, Patrick Gillett, Cameron Hunter, Andrew ‘Marty’ Martino and Martin ‘Bucky’ Seja, opened up with their song ‘One In a Million to get the crowd pumped.
They played several of their smash hits including ‘Rich Girl$,’ ‘Your Man’ and ‘Woah Is Me.’
City of Peterborough Releases Details On Miskin Law Community Complex Seat and Bench Donor Program
/As part of the community fundraising campaign to support the construction of the Miskin Law Community Complex on Lansdowne and Park streets, residents can make a donation that will be recognized with their name put on a seat and/or bench in the facility, announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Groups that use City arenas are engaging with the community to seek seat and bench donors. Funds raised will support the cost of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in the building.
The Seat and Bench donor campaign is now open and will run until Dec. 31. Donations can be made through the online form at peterborough.ca/HaveASeat. The City of Peterborough will issue a charitable tax receipt for your full donation amount and email it upon payment and completion of the form. In-person donations may also be made at City Hall, 500 George St. N.
Every seat donation will be recognized with a printed nameplate installed on the front of one of the fixed arena seats, and every bench donation will be recognized with a printed nameplate at either end of a fixed bench in the arena.
500 fixed seats and 20 fixed benches will be installed at the new Miskin Law Community Complex. Each pad will have 250 seats and 10 spectator benches.
Each seat donation is $250 and each bench donation is $1,000.
Once the Seat and Bench donor campaign closes, the City will print and install all the seat recognition plates at the facility in 2025.
The City’s newest community complex is nearing completion, with construction on target to be completed this fall. When construction is completed, there will be a brief period to prepare the facility for public use including facility operations training for staff, before the facility moves to full operations.
Donations can be made online.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Expands Partnership to Enhance Patient Care
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) has announced an expanded partnership with the Toronto Grace Health Centre to provide eligible CMH patients with remote care monitoring and personal support worker (PSW) assistance.
File photo.
This initiative ensures a safe discharge home for patients awaiting long-term care and helps address the hospital’s alternate level of care (ALC) pressures according to a press release.
The fully funded Remote Care Monitoring Plus (RCM+) program — which CMH applied for and received approval for last summer — offers a comprehensive solution for patient care said CMH.
The program equips patients with a pendant that uses geolocating technologies to detect wandering or falls. The program provides extensive PSW support and access to nursing care through Home and Community Care services.
“We are thrilled to offer the RCM+ program to our patients,” said Heather Campbell, VP of Patient Care. “This innovative program has proven to be a safe and effective care option, allowing eligible patients the ability to stay at home while waiting for long term care.”
Patients who meet the program's eligibility criteria benefit from enhanced care, ensuring their safety and well-being while transitioning to long-term care. The RCM+ program exemplifies CMH's commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while addressing the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Ontario.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Peterborough Lakers Draw First Blood Winning Game One of Semifinals Against Brooklin L.C. In 14-10 Win
/The Peterborough Lakers take Game One of the best-of-seven semifinals with a 14-10 win over the Brooklin L.C. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby on Tuesday night.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.
Both teams put their offense on display in the first period, scoring six goals. Joe Resetarits and Holden Cattoni scored a pair while Thomas Hoggarth and Colton Armstrong got a single.
“Usually you kind of feel each other out but it was wide open from the get go,” said Mike Hasen, Lakers head coach. “Everybody capitalizes on mistakes at both ends of the floor. She was wide open, she was very helter-skelter to say the least, in the first period.”
The Lakers opened up the second period with a three-goal run. Hggarth got his second goal while Taylor Jensen and Austin Hasen joined the scoresheet for Peterborough. The teams traded two goals apiece to close out the period and the Lakers held an 11-8 lead going into the third.
“That was the most fun I’ve had, definitely,” said Jensen. “Kells did awesome, Ogilvie, Gilray, Pace did awesome. Everyone did awesome. I’m happy to play with all of these guys.”
Rob Hellyer opened the scoring just 48 seconds in before Brooklin tried to mount a comeback. They scored two goals within the first three minutes of the game to make it 12-10 with 17 minutes left to play. Lakers goaltender Landon Kells shut the door afterward and let nothing pass him for the rest of the game. Peterborough held on for the 14-10 win and took game one of the best-of-seven series.
Game two returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday starting at 8 p.m.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Oshawa Teen Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Stealing a Vehicle and Crashing It
/A 13-year-old Oshawa male is facing a number of charges after an incident Tuesday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 6:45 a.m., officers were called about a vehicle stolen from a residence in the Arndon Avenue and Monaghan Road area and a bicycle left in its place.
An officer on general patrol spotted the vehicle at a traffic light on Lansdowne Street. When the officer activated the emergency lights, the vehicle took off through the red light at a high rate of speed. The officer followed but the pursuit was called off for safety reasons and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police received a call shortly after regarding a collision at the corner of Highway 7 and Lansdowne Street. Officers attended and noticed a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle upside down in the ditch. They were directed to the driver who was sitting nearby. As the driver was assessed by EMS at the scene, officers learned that there were two warrants out for his arrest.
As a result of the investigation, a 13-year-old Oshawa male was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
Dangerous operation
Flight from peace officer
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Fail to Comply with Sentence
Highway Traffic Act Charges
Drive motor vehicle - no licence
Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform stunt - Excessive speed
Red light - fail to stop X2
Drive wrong way - divided highway
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Peterborough AAA Hockey Council Honours Audrey Runnalls With Memorial Fund
/To tribute a beloved community member, the Peterborough AAA Hockey Council honours the Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund.
(From Left to Right) Mike Hennesey, grandson; Rick Runnalls, son; Bill Juby and Wayne Clark of the AAA Council. Photo courtesy of Wayne Clark.
It was established by Bill Juby and aims to assist players in financial need and ensure that every child can participate in the sport they love.
The $12,500 is drawn from the proceeds of the longstanding PrimeSite Midget Hockey Tournament, now called the Century 21 Tournament of Champions. The tournament has been in the Peterborough hockey community for over two decades.
Organized by Juby, the tournament consistently provided annual bursaries to support young athletes. The efforts continue under the Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund. Juby had coached Midget teams for over two decades.
Juby dedicated a significant portion of his life to local hockey and fastball. He expressed his desire to honour the memory of Runnalls through this fund according to a press release. She was known for her unwavering support, positive spirit and volunteerism within the hockey community.
“Audrey was an incredible individual whose dedication to the sport and our community was unmatched,” said Juby. “By establishing this fund in her name, we hope to continue her legacy of support and inclusivity in Peterborough hockey.”
Audrey’s sons, Karl and Rick, played in the system.
“Both Rick and I are very proud that our mother’s legacy continues to benefit the Peterborough hockey community and the players in need,” said Karl. She was truly Peterborough’s ‘Hockey Mom,’ not just for us but for all the Petes minor hockey players.”
Chad Cavanagh, Peterborough AAA President was a former player in Bill Juby’s program.
“The Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund provides financial assistance to families who might otherwise struggle to afford the costs associated with AAA hockey,” he said. “This initiative ensures that all aspiring players have the chance to develop their skills and enjoy the camaraderie and life lessons that come with being part of a team. This is also a great opportunity to share the legacy of a wonderful hockey parent who brought an infectious positive energy and attitude to minor hockey.”
In recognizing Audrey Runnalls through this memorial fund, the Peterborough AAA Hockey Council says it wants to honour her memory and reaffirm its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all players.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
Police Seeking Suspect Involved In Downtown Peterborough Break and Enter
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a break and enter to a business early Monday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
When officers arrived on the business scene on Hunter Street West near Aylmer, they learned that someone had entered the business and ransacked the place. The left with about $34,000 in merchandise, computers, studio lighting, audio equipment, gym equipment and items used by the business.
Through investigation, a suspect was identified and is described as:
White male
Thin build
Wearing black hoodie with “American” up the back and “Eagle” on the hood, black pants, black sneakers with white soles
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.
List of City Services On Holiday Hours or Closed For Monday Civic Holiday
/For the Monday Civic Holiday, several City services and facilities will be operating under holiday hours or will be closed, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
