22nd Annual Hike for Hospice Returns As In-Person Event

After adjusting to a virtual event for several years, Hospice Peterborough’s 22nd annual Hike for Hospice will be an in-person event on Sept. 22 at Millennium Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Hospice Peterborough.

As Hospice Peterborough’s largest annual fundraiser, Hike for Hospice sees individuals and teams who have either had a loved one die at a hospice and wish to honour their memory, have received support from Hospice programs or simply care deeply about palliative and bereavement support and want to ensure these services remain free for those who need them according to said Heather Easton, Hospice committee co-chair.

“I’m very excited it’s going to be in-person this year,” she said. “It’ll be quite meaningful to hear everyone share their hospice stories as we walk.”

“While we’ve had great success with virtual walks over the past few years, there really is something special about being able to experience Hike for Hospice with others, together,” said Shelley Barrie, Hospice committee co-chair. “I was lucky to be involved in Hike when it was an in-person event for many years, and it’s nice to finally be able to gather again for such an important cause.”

The event will include opening remarks, a reflective activity led by Red Keating, Hospice Peterborough Supportive Care Counsellor and Co-Host of the podcast ‘What Now? On the Threshold of Life, Death and Grief,’ healthy snacks and treats and a walk to Rogers Cove in East City.

Hike for Hospice participants are encouraged to participate in the way that is most comfortable for them. They can walk to Rogers Cove, turn around and loop back to Millennium Park or continue to Beavermead Beach. Participants can also participate virtually and plan their own Hikes, as they have done in recent years.

Past Hike for Hospice participant Tracey Johnston has held a “virtual Hike” with her family for the last few years in honour of her father Tom Johnston, who received care in his final days at Hospice Peterborough in 2022. Each year since Tom’s death, Tracey’s family gathers at the Kenner Collegiate racing track to walk laps and remember Tom, often displaying photos of him and sharing memories.

“An in-person Hike for Hospice will be a wonderful opportunity to build community, especially with some of the newer families who may be walking this path for the first time. I want to let them know they’re not alone,” Said Johnston. “It’s also so important these programs stay accessible to all through fundraising.”

Those interested in participating in Hike for Hospice must register via Hospice Peterborough’s EasyPledge website, where they can collect pledges until the day of the Hike in September. The EasyPledge site includes resources on how to fundraise, impactful Hospice Peterborough stats, inspiring Hike stories like Tracey Johnston’s (pictured), sponsorship information and more.

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Peterborough Jr. C Lakers Cap Off Perfect Season With Series Sweep to Win Meredith Cup

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers’ perfect season is complete as they defeated the Fergus Thistles 14-7 in Game Three to capture the Meredith Cup at the Healthy Planet Arena on Saturday night.

July 28 was Peterborough’s only loss against the Nepean Knights in 6-5 result in the semifinals. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Jr. C Lakers.

The team had a perfect 16-0 record in the regular season entering the playoffs. The team only had one postseason loss and ended on an overall 28-1 record.

According to a prior press release, a Peterborough junior lacrosse team has had an undefeated season in roughly 50 years.

Peterborough drew first blood in game one, taking a 9-6 win on the road at Centre Wellington Sports Complex on Wednesday night. Peterborough fought off a late rally from the Thistles to hang on for the win and lead the best-of-five series, 1-0.

The Lakers had the opportunity to win the Meredith Cup in Peterborough if they could win consecutive home games in back-to-back nights.

Peterborough had a seesaw battle with Fergus in Game Two which included several visiting Thistles fans who were almost just as loud as the Lakers crowd at the Healthy Planet Arena on Friday night.

The home team was able to clamp down defensively and deny Fergus any scoring while netting two goals to win Game Two, 13-9.

With a chance to sweep the series and win the Meredith Cup before the home Peterborough crowd, the Lakers did just that with a convincing 14-7 win at the Healthy Planet Arena on Saturday night.

Once the Lakers took the lead, they never lost it thanks to an eight-goal surge in the second period. Peterborough outscored Fergus in every period to maintain their lead and capped off their perfect season.

“We are deeply grateful for the incredible support and dedication our community has shown us this season. To our amazing sponsors, volunteers, staff, and crew, as well as our passionate fans and parents - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your unwavering commitment and generous contributions have been the driving force behind our success,” according to a statement released by the team following their championship win.

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Three People Including Teenager Faces Drug Trafficking and Possession Charges After Search Warrant

Three people, including one teenager, are facing charges after the Peterborough Police Service conducted a search warrant Friday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Officers with the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a McDonnel Street and Rubidge Street area residence. 

Officers seized:

• Two loaded firearms (handguns)

• 177 grams of Fentanyl

• 55 grams of Cocaine

• 122 Dilaudid pills

• Over $3,000 in Canadian Currency

A 23-year-old Pickering man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking  of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Dilaudid)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Carry concealed weapon

• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

A 27-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking  of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Dilaudid)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Carry concealed weapon

• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

A 17-year-old Brampton male was arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking  of Schedule I substance - Opioid (Dilaudid)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Carry concealed weapon

• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

All three of the accused were held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.

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Schedule Released For MSL Finals Between Peterborough Lakers and Six Nations Chiefs

Major Series Lacrosse has released the official finals schedule between the Peterborough Lakers and Six Nations Chiefs with Game One beginning at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

This is the fourth consecutive season and the ninth time in the last 10 seasons that both teams will meet in the final.

The Chiefs had an undefeated regular season before sweeping the Cobourg Kodiaks in the semifinals. Despite the Lakers, finishing with a 7-5 regular season record, they swept Owen Sound and Brooklin in four to reach the MSL finals.

The winner will host the WLA champion in the Mann Cup. 

SCHEDULE

• Game 1: Tuesday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• Game 2: Thursday, August 15 at 8:00 p.m. @ PMC

• Game 3: Tuesday, August 20 at 8:00 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• Game 4: Thursday, August 22 at 8:00 @ PMC

• *Game 5: Sunday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• *Game 6: Tuesday, August 27 at 8 p.m. @ PMC

• *Game 7: Thursday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

*if necessary

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring DBIA, NFP Seminar, The Cottage and Nine Ships 1825

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…

There’s an end-of-summer sidewalk sale and block party in downtown Peterborough on Aug. 26.

Organized by the Downtown Business Improvement Area, the event will offer exclusive deals, unique finds, and a lively atmosphere as George Street is closed between Simcoe and Hunter streets. There will be live acoustic music and a pedestrian-friendly space to shop and explore downtown. Get more info at theboro.ca.

Would you like to master the art of a successful grant application?

The Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar for not-for-profits with facilitator Gail Moorhouse of Recharge Solutions. The seminar will include essential skills and strategies to create compelling grant proposals, best budgeting practices, demonstration of budget impacts, and aligning with funder priorities. The seminar will be Sept. 20th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber boardroom at 175 George St. N.  Get more details at pkchamber.ca.

The Cottage in Havelock is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an entire year of festivities and fun.

They have added an 18-hole mini golf course, café and outdoor patio to their retail store. Each hole in the mini golf is thoughtfully crafted to provide a unique challenge to keep you entertained and making memories. Be sure to check out their showroom of top clothing brands with goods and gear that extend from apparel to water toys. While you are there, grab an ice cream, coffee, latte, milkshake and a world-famous Dooher’s donut. It’s always cottage season. Drop in or connect online.

The Nine Ships 1825 board of directors hosted Irish Consul General of Toronto– Janice McGann for the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project launched on July 30 at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

The Nine Ships 1825 organization has been created to co-ordinate and promote this 200th anniversary in 2025 of the Peter Robinson Emigration of 2,024 Irish people to the Peterborough area. Visitors are expected from all over the world for the bicentennial and the Nine Ships 1825 project looks forward to welcoming them to the area. Visit nineships1825.com for information.

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Auburn Street to Undergo Repairs Beginning Aug. 19

Auburn Street will be closed for sewer replacements and spot repairs beginning on Aug. 19, announced by the City of Peterborough on Friday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Access will be limited at the Armour Road and Dunlop Street intersection.

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

The affected surface areas will be restored following the sewer replacements.

During the construction period, Auburn Street will be accessible exclusively through the intersection of Armour Road and Dunlop Street. The latter will be maintained in both directions at all times from Armour Road to Auburn Street.

Local traffic is expected to experience delays within the construction limits during project works.

The City has awarded the project to Accurex Inc. The work is scheduled to be completed by October.

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City of Peterborough Hosting Downtown Community Cigarette Butt Clean Up On Sunday Morning

The City of Peterborough and Peterborough DBIA is inviting the public to make things a little clearer in the Downtown Community Cigarette Butt Clean Up starting from Quaker Foods City Square on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Gloves, pick-up pails and litter pickers are provided but the City is asking to bring your own upcycled container.

Cleaners can search for cigarette butts anywhere in the downtown area.

An entry draw and several prizes available for most butts collected are being held. Registration at the event will be required to be eligible.

At the end of the event, the City is launching a contest that will last for 42 days until September to see how many cigarette butts can be collected until that last day of Summer.

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Rob Hellyer's Hat Trick Helps Lakers Sweep Brooklin L.C. to Advance to MSL Finals

The Peterborough Lakers are moving on to the Major Series Lacrosse finals against the Six Nations Chiefs as Rob Hellyer’s hat trick helped sweep Brooklin L.C. in a 13-9 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy the Peterborough Lakers.

Peterborough started the game with a three-goal run with scores from Joe Resetarits, Hellyer and Adam Thistlehwaite. Brooklin responded with a pair of scores including a power play goal to cut the deficit to one. Colton Armstrong, Thomas Hoggarth and Austin Hasen found the scoresheet with a goal each while Hellyer got his second of the game. Brooklin scored twice to make it a 7-5 game in a high-scoring first period.

In the second period, there were only five goals with both teams trading scores. Brooklin had three goals while Peterborough saw Colby Wood and Hasen score their town for a 9-8 score going into the third.

Peterborough had clamped down defensively in the final frame.

Hellyer kicked off the third period with a hat trick goal to give a two-goal lead for the Lakers. Taite Cattoni, who was back from injury, got his first score and third point of the night. Matt Gilray scored for the Lakers to give his team a four-goal cushion with 8:34 left to play.

Reilly O’Connor managed to score with 3:43 in regulation to try and give Brooklin a fighting chance but Joey Cupido had an unassisted goal just 72 seconds later to ice the game and give the Lakers the sweep over the visitors.

Lakers goaltender Doug Buchan started the game and saved 30 of 38 shots but was swapped out for Landon Kells stopped 17 of 18 shots to help Peterborough secure the win.

“They thought it was their year but it was great to four-bang them for the second straight year,” said Cattoni.

“There were a lot of guys that were out there grinding,” said Dylan Hutchinson, Lakers defender. “We had a young left side out there on offence and they were all out there. Colby, Nate and Adam were all doing a good job and then Taite was kind of the vocal guy, handling the ball a little more. What they were able to do was great for us and definitely helped the outcome.”

The finals are expected to begin on Tuesday in a rematch against the defending Mann Cup champion Six Nations Chiefs. Game two is likely at the Peterborough Memorial Centre; however, the league has not confirmed the dates.

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Peterborough Police Conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspection Blitz

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors with the Ministry of Transportation conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

There were 16 vehicle inspections conducted with the following results:

• 7 vehicles marked out of service (vehicles cannot operate on the road until a defect(s) repaired

• 2 plates seized (Major defects would make it unsafe to be on the road)

• 12 Provincial Offence Notices issued for:

  • Improper tires

  • Improper licence

  • Insecure load

  • Equipment issues

  • Overweight

  • Brake issues

  • 4 warnings issued

One of the vehicles taken out of service was a transport driver training company that was training a new transport truck driver.  The vehicle being trained on was unsafe and removed from the road.

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GPHSF Announces New Senior Care Microgrant

The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) has announced its new Senior Care Microgrant program to support senior care projects and healthy aging initiatives in the Peterborough area.

These grants have been made possible due to funding provided by the June Towle Trust. She passed away in 2023. Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Two grants are available with the application deadline on Sept. 30. Find out more about the grants and criteria below. 

The new Senior Care Microgrant program is meant to be a low-barrier applicant process according to GPHSF. The grants can be used as seed money to address a new need or as financial support to an existing program in Peterborough, County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. 

Two grants are available, with up to $5000 in funding available with each grant.

Applications are open to community and not-for-profit organizations, including medical organizations, that run programming and services or propose to run programming and services within the boundaries of Peterborough City and/or Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.

Proposed projects must be general in scope (including and impactful on as many people as possible). Project completion must occur within one year of approval unless GPHSF grants an extension. Grant funding can be applied to existing projects or used as seed money for new projects.

A maximum of $5,000 is available for each gran, and a maximum of $10,000 is available across all grants (two total).

The project timeline and budget must be provided.

Senior Care Microgrant projects may include.

• Research

• Equipment

• Nutrition

• Physical Activity

• Mental Health

Priority will be given to projects that:

• Have a lasting impact on our community.

• Support emerging needs in our community.

• Improve the quality of life for seniors in the community.

Applications can be submitted online.

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