Third Year of Gauvreau CPA's 'Gear Up For Good' Initiative Sends 208 Backpacks to Kids For Back-To-School Head Start

There were 208 fully-stocked backpacks given by Gauvreau CPA’s ‘Gear Up for Good’ initiative to kids to get a head start on back to school at the accounting firm on Friday.

(From left to right) Carrie Truman, Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation executive director; Tammy Thompson, Case Worker at Peterborough Bigs; Ava McQuade, 9, Little Sister and Robert Gauvreau of Gauvreau CPA. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The children receiving the backpacks are affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough (Peterborough Bigs) and Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation.

The initiative is in its third year and has more than doubled its output from last year, with 101 and 73 in the inaugural event.

Seven businesses helped chip in by supplying products for the backpacks:

• Domino's Pizza (200+ pizza dinners donated)

• Ricart Branded Apparel and Promo (200 water bottles and 25 backpacks donated)

• Quaker (800+ snacks donated)

• Eco Chalet Homes (150 Lunchboxes donated)

• Mirror Mirror Beauty Salon (40 Haircuts donated)

• Angela's Hair Co. (10+ Haircuts donated)

• Hair Studio One (10+ Haircuts donated)

Children and parents picked up the supplies throughout the day and selected their knapsacks on a first-come, first-served basis. Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation took 75 of the backpacks to be picked up at their facility.

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Peterborough's Nolan Burke Traded to San Jose Sharks As Part of Top Goalie Prospect Deal

Peterborough’s Nolan Burke is headed to the Golden State as he was traded from the Nashville Predators to the San Jose Sharks as part of a deal involving top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov on Friday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

The Predators sent Burke, Askarov and a 2025 third-round pick in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick, centre David Edstrom, and goaltender Magnus Chrona.

The undrafted centreman signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Predators on Nov. 14, 2022.

Burke spent his entire OHL career with the Sarnia Sting, hitting the 50-goal mark in his last season.

Only four other Sarnia Sting players have broken the 50-mark in OHL history during the regular season. Reid Boucher in 2012-13 (62), Steven Stamkos in 2007-08 (58), Ivan Novoseltsev in 1998-99 (57) and Jon Sim in back-to-back seasons from 1995-97 (56).

Burke spent 2016-18 with the U15 AAA and U16 AAA Peterborough Petes.

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List of City Services During Labour Day 2024

Several City of Peterborough services and facilities will operate during holiday hours or be closed on Labour Day Monday (Sept. 2).

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

City Hall

City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed on Sept. 2. Online services are available at peterborough.ca.

Garbage, Green Bin and yard waste

There are no changes to the curbside waste collection schedule.

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed.

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 2. The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.

Peterborough Airport

The Peterborough Airport is open regular hours, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 2. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.

Arenas

The Kinsmen Civic Centre and Healthy Planet Arena, including the Recreation Facility Booking office, will be closed except to scheduled user groups.

The Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Grant Thornton Box Office will be closed on Sept. 2. Ticket sales are available online at memorialcentre.ca.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. will be closed. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit agp.on.ca.

Peterborough Marina

The Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Peterborough Museum and Archives

Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. will be open noon to 5 p.m. on Labour Day. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.

Parking

Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spots is free on weekends and holidays. Visit peterborough.ca/parking to find more information, including locations.

Peterborough Public Library

Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on Sept. 2. Information and digital resources are online at ptbolibrary.ca.

Provincial Offences Act office

Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Sept. 2. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.

Public Works

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Splash pads

Splash pads in City parks are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Our summer lifeguard program at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove beaches, as well as local wading pools, ending for the season on Sunday. Beaches are now unsupervised.

For locations of splash pads please visit peterborough.ca/splash.

Sport and Wellness Centre

Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 2.

Social Services

Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed. Extended office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, resume on Sept. 3. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/SocialServices.

Child care centres

City-operated child care centres will be closed for Labour Day.

Emergency shelter services

Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096.

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Peterborough Lakers Fall In Close Game to Six Nations Chiefs In 13-10 Loss, Series Tied at Two

The Peterborough Lakers made it a game with the defending-champion SIx Nations Chiefs but eventually fell 13-10 in Game Four of the MSL finals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The teams traded five goals apiece in the first period. Joe Resetarits had Peterborough’s first two goals while Jake Withers, Thomas Hoggarth and Colton Armstrong got on the scoresheet.

Adam Thistlethwaite opened the scoring for Peterborough in the second period to give them the lead, 6-5. It was short-lived as Six Nations went on a four-goal run to pull away from Peterborough. The Lakers got one on the power play with 34 seconds left as Resetarits got a hat trick to cap off the period, 9-7.

Six Nations extended their lead in the third with two goals to open the frame. The teams alternated between scores including Resetarits’s fourth goal of the game while Owen Hiltz and Taite Cattoni each found the back of the net. The Lakers could not outscore the Chiefs in the third and wind up seeing the series evened at 2-2 with the 13-10 loss.

“We played a good 50 minutes of lacrosse but they’re such a talented team that in that 10 minutes we got lackadaisical, they made us pay,” said Jake Withers, Lakers defender. “That was the difference down the stretch. We play every game to win so we were hoping for a sweep but anyone who has any sense of logic would probably tell you that wasn’t going to happen.”

Game Five will be back at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday, and Game Six will be back at the PMC on Tuesday.

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Peterborough Golf and Country Club Opens Registration For Curling This Season

Peterborough Golf and Country Club is inviting anyone of all skill levels to join them as registration for curling has opened.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Golf and COuntry Club.

Their Learn to Curl program trains those 'new to the game' or those looking for a refresher. Experienced volunteer coaches instruct members on mechanics, skills and strategies.

By the end of the program, participants will successfully and competently enjoy fun competition on the ice and the following fellowship according to a press release.

This program includes club equipment, off-ice sessions, on-ice instruction and gameplay.

After completing the program, the graduates are invited to join the Novice League and can spare or join other leagues if space is available.

The program runs Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Saturdays on Nov. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Space is limited.

This program costs $400 + HST for 21 weeks of play. To sign up, contact Kurtis at curling@ptbogolf.com or call the Pro Shop at 705-760- 9665.

Back this year is the Junior Program. Starting in January, children ages seven to 14 will participate in a seven-week instruction program as an introduction to this favourite winter sport.

Experienced coaches will provide on and off-ice instruction and an introduction to the etiquette and rules of the game.

This program costs $175 + HST and includes snacks and a mini-bonspiel to celebrate your child’s new skills.

Contact the club at curling@ptbogolf.com for the program schedule and details.

PGCC has leagues ranging from Day Women's to Senior Men's, Evening Women's, Novice and Doubles. The Club is hosting an open house on Sept. 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Peterbrough Petes Release 2024 Training Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have released their 2024 Training Camp schedule beginning Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Camp will begin with fitness testing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Tuesday. Throughout the week, on-ice practices, scrimmages, and the annual Maroon vs. White game will take place.

All scrimmages and the Maroon vs. White game will occur at the PMC. Fans and media are invited to attend. The scrimmages and the Maroon vs. White game will also be streamed live on the Petes Facebook Page.

The roster for the training camp will be released on Tuesday morning. All players will be assigned to one of three teams:

• Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• Team Hybrid (Maroon)

The schedule for training camp is as follows:

Tuesday, August 27 - Tuesday - CLOSED to public

• Noon - Welcome/Registration/Opening remarks

• 1:15 p.m. - Fitness testing at the PMC

Wednesday, August 28 - Scrimmages - OPEN to public

• 8:30 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 9:20 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 10:10 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

BREAK

• 2:00 p.m. - Scrimmage - East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Thursday, August 29 - Scrimmages - OPEN to public

• 8:30 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 9:20 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 10:10 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Maroon (Maroon)

BREAK

• 2:00 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Friday, August 30 - Maroon and White Game - OPEN to public

• 4:05 p.m. - Maroon vs White Game

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Hometown PTBO: Ian Kurz of KISS Tribute Band "Destroyer" Playing at The Venue to Benefit Right to Heal PTBO On Sept. 7

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Ian Kurz, lead singer of KISS tribute band DESTROYER Canada about joining the group, the experience of being in a tribute band and playing in a benefit concert for Right To Heal at The Venue Peterborough on Sept. 7.

Tickets can be purchased online by following this link.

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Selwyn Township to Unveil Plaque to Honour Family's Dedication to Youth Sports Next Thursday

To honour the Wilford family for their contributions to youth sports, Selwyn Township is unveiling a plaque at Douglas Sports Centre Ball Diamond in Lakefield next Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

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Selwyn Township Mayor Sherry Senis, local dignitaries, and Township representatives will attend to speak about the plaque.

Jim and Yvonne along with their children Jessica and Jimmy, have contributed to local sports programs such as Lakefield and District Minor Hockey, the Lakefield Jr. C Chiefs and Lakefield Minor Ball according to a press release.

The family has also volunteered their time to contribute to the construction and maintenance of local ball diamonds.

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Peterborough Police Make Six Arrests From All Separate Shoplifting Incidents

The Community FIRST Unit made six arrests concerning six different shoplifting incidents in Peterborough on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A 52-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man was arrested twice for two different incidents at businesses on Charlotte Street and Lansdowne Street.  The first incident happened around 2:10pm and the second around 5:15 p.m.

The accused was charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X2

The accused was released on an undertaking in the first instance and held in custody after the second incident.  He will appear in court on Thursday.

A 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested just after 2 p.m. after a business called to report a man attempting to leave the store without purchasing items.  Officers arrived and were able to take the man into custody.  Further, the accused was also wanted on a warrant in another jurisdiction.

The accused was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

A 62-year-old Peterborough woman was taken into custody by loss prevention officers at a business on Lansdowne Street about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers with Community FIRST unit learned the woman had left the store without paying for several items. 

As a result, a 62-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged the 62-year-old Peterborough woman with:

• Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

A 41-year-old Peterborough man was taken into custody after loss prevention officers spotted him select a duffle bag from the store, begin putting items inside it, and leave without making an attempt to pay. They were able to take the male into custody and turn him over to Peterborough Police.

As a result, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1. 

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a local business.  At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers with the Community FIRST unit responded to a call for service about a male concealing items. When the male left the store, he was taken into custody.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

In each case, the items were recovered. In total, just over $1000 in products were returned.  

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Local Musician Victoria Yeh Launches 2024-25 Orchestral Season

Local Peterborough musician, Victoria Yeh, has launched her schedule for the 2024-25 orchestral season.

Photo courtesy of Victoria Yeh.

Yeh recently received grants from EC3 and RTO8 Kawarthas Northumberland Tourism.

This winter, her annual production ‘Timeless’ is being featured with an 11-piece Spirit Awakens string orchestra and her original jazz quartet at Peterborough’s Market Hall on winter solstice, Dec. 21.

The same production will show for the first time at Meaford Hall on Dec. 19. This year, in celebration of the many unsung contributions of women in music, the orchestra will feature a full lineup of leading Canadian female musicians including conductor Cheryll Chung and concertmaster, Natalie Wong.

‘Timeless’ sees Yeh’s violin through the ages of classical baroque to romantic to original jazz fusion. Each year features a refreshed music program, with a similar format - the evening opening with the Spirit Awakens string orchestra, followed by Yeh’s full band in the second half. An eclectic concert that is both grande and intimate, classical and modern, Yeh continues to be approached by fans raving about the shows featuring music ranging from Vivaldi to Chick Corea.

“People have approached me year round saying they attended ‘Timeless’ because they were either drawn in by the band or by the classical orchestra - and in every case, they were surprised and delighted by the other half of the concert,” said Yeh. “That’s exactly the gift I want to share with my audience. The gift of discovering music that you would never have thought to seek out yourself, but that you fall in love with unexpectedly.”

If her season didn’t sound busy enough, Yeh will also perform as a soloist with the Summerhill Orchestra in Toronto while serving her third year as Concertmaster for the Northumberland Orchestra Society in Cobourg.

The season of orchestral concerts include:

• Dec. 14 - Northumberland Orchestra Christmas concert, with Conductor Dan Tremblay and Concertmaster Victoria Yeh at Trinity United (Cobourg)

• Dec. 19 - Victoria Yeh’s “Timeless” at Meaford Hall (Meaford)

• Dec. 21 - Victoria Yeh’s “Timeless” at Market Hall (Peterborough)

• Feb. 1 - “Music of our Time” Parkdale Orchestra, with Conductor John Kraus and soloist Victoria Yeh (Ottawa)

• March 3 - Summerhill Orchestra, with Conductor Sarah John, and soloists Victoria Yeh and Natalie Wong (Toronto)

• April 4 - “Spring Into April” Georgian Bay Symphony, with Conductor Jeffrey Pollock and soloist Victoria Yeh (Owen Sound)

• May 3 - Northumberland Orchestra Season Finale with Conductor Dan Tremblay and Concertmaster Victoria Yeh at Trinity United (Cobourg)

In addition to these concerts, Yeh continues to perform with Shipyard Kitchen Party’s original folk musical productions, ‘100 Years From Now’ and ‘Tom Thomson’s Wake,’ with the jazz fusion band Paul DeLong’s One Word, and with various other groups across Ontario.

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