Lang Pioneer Village to Hold Corn Roast On Aug. 18
/Join the harvest season as the Corn Roast at Lang Pioneer Village Museum is happening on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Heather Doughty and Lang Pioneer Village.
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Police Seeking Information and Whereabouts Of 35-Year-Old Peterborough Woman
/The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s help locating 35-year-old Kassandra Warburton, who was reported missing on Tuesday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.
She has not been heard from recently and has missed regular contact times with family.
Warburton is described as:
Female
Caucasian
5’8 with a medium build
Darker brown hair and eyes
Has some difficulty walking
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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Four Teenagers Facing Assault Charges From July 25 Hate Crime Incident
/Four teenagers are facing assault charges from a hate crime incident according to the Peterborough Police Service on July 25.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The incident happened in the early morning hours in the Hunter Street East and Mark Street area. Through investigation, Police learned that as the youths and the victim passed each other on the street, one suspect spat at the latter.
The victim confronted the group and a struggle ensued. During the altercation, the victim was punched, kicked and had items thrown at him. The victim’s turban was dislodged during the incident. The youths fled the area following the altercation.
As a result of the investigation and consultation with the local crown attorney’s office:
A 14-year-old Ennismore male was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9.
A 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9.
A 15-year-old Omemee male was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9.
A 15-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9.
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St. Anne Catholic Elementary School to Celebrate 75th Anniversary On Sept. 19
/St. Anne Catholic Elementary School will celebrate a huge milestone, commemorating the institution’s 75th anniversary on Sept. 19.
Photo courtesy of PVNCCDSB.
The event invites current and former members of the school community to share artifacts and memories as part of the celebration.
To mark the occasion, an in-school celebration will occur before the school opens its doors to the community for an open house filled with memories, stories and shared history.
To prepare for the festivities, the school’s anniversary committee is reaching out to the broader community for contributions.
The school would like to hear from former school community members who:
Have an artifact or piece of history related to the school to loan for the occasion
Have a special memory or quote to share
For those interested in sharing artifacts and/or memories, applicants can fill out the application online. Contributions may be printed and displayed throughout the school during the celebration.
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Peterborough Lakers Survive Late Rally From Brooklin L.C. To Take Game Three In 12-11 Overtime Win
/The Peterborough Lakers had a scare from Brooklin L.C.’s late rally in the third period but survived in overtime and got the 12-11 win at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and the Peterborough Lakers.
Owen Hiltz and the Lakers’s special teams was the story of the first period. Hiltz opened the scoring for the Lakers and had two goals on the man-advantage en route to a hat trick in the first 20 minutes of the game. Turner Evans had a short-handed goal while Thomas Hoggarth had a powerplay goal of his own to finish the period with a 5-3 lead.
The second frame was evenly matched as both teams were able to score twice. Turner Evans scored and Hiltz had his fourth of the night to keep a two-goal lead, making it 7-5 going into the third.
The final frame saw both teams trade goals in the first four scores. Evans got his second of the game while Rob Hellyer tacked on his first. Hoggarth got his second of the night and Austin Hasen scored an empty-net goal with 3:55 left in regulation to seemingly put the dagger in the game.
“Credit to our whole offense,” he said. “It’s been a committee from the beginning of the year to now. Any one of us can have a good night.”
Brooklin was not going down without a fight. With less than three minutes in regulation and in the span of 2:11, Brooklin rallied for four goals to tie the game. Connor Kearnan starting the rally, Sean Westley scored and Tanner Cook capped off a hat trick to tie the game at 11.
Hasen had a chance to score in the dying seconds but Brooklin goaltender Zach Higgins made the stop at the buzzer and got the game to overtime.
With 2:56 remaining in sudden death overtime, the Lakers’s power play capitalized. Hasen made the most of his second chance and scored to negate Brooklin’s comeback and help Peterborough take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
“It’s good to have a little bit of a break until Thursday,” said Hasen. “Everyone expects games to get tighter, rougher so it’s fun but we’ll have to take a couple days off to gather our bodies and get ready for Thursday because they’re coming out even hungrier.”
The Lakers can finish the series and sweep Brooklin with game four at the Peterborough on Thursday at 8 p.m.
Final Peterborough Area Roller Derby Home Double-Header Hits Douro This Saturday
/It’s the last chance to catch both Peterborough Area Roller Derby PARD teams in action on their home track as they take the track at the Douro Community Centre this Saturday.
Peterborough Area Roller Derby is an inclusive, co-ed, skater run, not-for-profit organization started in 2015 and is made up of skaters from across central Ontario who compete on both its regulation and WFTDA Charter. Photo courtesy of PARD.
PARD’s Charter team takes on visiting Salt City Roller Derby at 4 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., PARD’s Regulation will meet up with Ottawa Roller Derby’s Bytown Blackhearts. Doors open at 3:30 p.m and between games there will be opportunities for audience members to win prizes in the Chuck-A-Duck and the Pool Pony races.
Tickets to this all ages, family friendly event are $15 at the door, or $10 in advance by contacting the league or going online. Kids 12 and under are free. Merch tables and a meal from Mammoth Barbeque will be set up in the arena parking area. The event is licensed and cash only is accepted at the bar.
Our next intake of skaters — including absolute beginners to roller skating — will take place in late September with their Learn to Skate/Roller Derby 101 program.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Great Outdoors Landing, Gauvreau Accounting, Summer Soul Yoga and Goatchella
/PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Looking to get out on the water this summer?
Great Outdoors Landing have added some new 2024 Yamaha Waverunners to their fleet. Rentals are available for half or full day. Located in Bridgenorth at 888 Garthorne Ave. Great Outdoors Landing offers boat docking, cottage rentals, a boating store, ice cream, and rentals of kayaks, boating accessories and personal watercraft. Visit greatoutdoors.life for more information and to book your rental.
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory has launched their third annual Gear Up for Good campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing essential resources to under-served children in our community.
This year they’re doubling their target to 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. In addition to backpacks and supplies, they are providing complimentary haircuts to boost students' confidence as they start the school year. The donations will benefit both Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Children's Aid Society. Gauvreau is looking for additional support, including providing haircuts, backpacks, and supplies. Donations need to be dropped off at 150 King St. by Aug. 16.
There is free yoga in downtown Peterborough this summer.
The Downtown Business Improvement Area has partnered with Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio to hold free outdoor yoga outside the Venture North building at 270 George Street North on Saturday mornings. These free sessions will be Aug. 10, 17 and 24. It’s a great way to kickstart your Saturday morning with some wellness.
Each class will be followed by a small downtown vendors market with some downtown businesses setting up booths for some post class shopping and refreshments.
Don’t miss Goatchella, this summer’s premier goat festival.
This annual event will be held on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Haute Goat at 1166 5th line in Newtonville. Goatchella is a celebration of local farms, local makers, and local goats. There will be more than 30 artisan vendors, live entertainment, music, a pink tie gala and of course, goats. The Barn Door Stage will feature Melissa Payne. Find out more at hautegoat.com.
Gauvreau GPA Hosting Third Annual 'Gear Up for Good' Campaign Give 200 Local Kids a Head Start For School Supplies
/200 local kids are getting a head start for back to school supplies as is Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory is hosting its third annual ‘Gear Up for Good’ campaign.
Savannah Thompson has her pick of the litter of 101 backpacks in the Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory 'Gears Up for Good' initiative from last year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The initiative provides backpacks and supplies to under-served children in Peterborough from Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Children's Aid Society for the upcoming school year.
This year, the company is increasing its goal from 101 to 200 backpacks from prior years. In addition to the supplies, Gauvreau CPA is providing complimentary haircuts as a way to boost students' confidence as they start the school year according to a press release.
Ricart Branded Apparel and Promo have donated water bottles while Domino's has offered a free pizza to each participating family as part of the campaign.
“Every child deserves the chance to excel in their education,” said Robert Gauvreau of Gauvreau CPA. “We are grateful for the incredible support from our community and partners, and we are determined to make this year's 'Gear Up for Good' campaign the most impactful yet.”
Gauvreau CPA is calling on the public’s assistance to help with the initiative, seeing additional support that includes providing haircuts, backpacks and supplies. Potential assistance can help by visiting Gauvreau’s Amazon Wishlist or drop off donations at their facility located at 150 King St., Suite 100 W by Aug. 16. Backpacks will be distributed on Aug. 23rd.
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Peterborough Expected to Get Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms In Special Weather Statement
/Peterborough, Lakefield and Southern Peterborough County are expected to get heavy rain in slow-moving thunderstorms on Friday according to Environment Canada.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
Torrential downpours are expected with rainfall amounts of 30 to 60 mm but could even be higher. The rainfall is expected to continue into this evening.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads according to Environment Canada. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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Former Peterborough Pete Eric Staal Signs One-Day Contract With Carolina Hurricanes With His #12 Jersey to Be Retired
/Former Peterborough Pete Eric Staal has signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes to retire with the team. His #12 jersey will also be retired at a future date during the 2024-25 NHL season.
Staal is the only player in franchise history to represent the Hurricanes/Whalers at four consecutive NHL All-Star Games (2007-09, 2011), earning All-Star MVP honors in 2008. Photo courtesy of the OHL.
