Six Nations Chiefs Puts Peterborough Lakers Season In Jeopardy With 8-5 Win and 3-2 Series Lead

The Peterborough Lakers are on the brink of elimination after taking an 8-5 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs from their four-goal second period and down 3-2 in the MSL series final at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers had the start they wanted with Rob Hellyer drawing first blood. While last year’s MSL MVP Lyle Thompson responded with a goal, Peterborough got two more from Joe Resetarits and Carter Page to make it 3-1. In the last 15 seconds of the frame, Travis Longboat cut the deficit to one and it was 3-2 going into the second.

Longboat continued the scoring, making it a tie game less than three minutes into the stanza. Thompson, Shayne Jackson and former Laker Eli McLaughlin also scored for Six Nations to snag the lead. Hellyer was the lone goal scorer for Peterborough as they find themselves trailing 6-4.

Peterborough scored first in the third on the power play. Hellyer got a hat trick to pull the Lakers within one. Longboat responded with a hat trick of his own to restore the two-goal lead for Six Nations. Nonkon Thompson scored another for the Chiefs and Peterborough could not find the back of the net and fell 8-5.

The loss puts the Lakers at a series deficit for the first time this playoff season 3-2 and are one game away from elimination. Game Six is at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Smash Courts, Le Boat, Dan Joyce Clothing and The Local Show

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…

Smash Courts Pickleball Court and Sports Store is open at 799 Erskine Ave.

The pickleball and multi-sport court is available 24 hours a day through an online reservation system. They also have a dinking court and pickleball machine available for hourly rental. The store has all your top-of-the-line pickleball paddles, court shoes and accessories. They’ve recently been announced as an official Lululemon retailer. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in Canada right now. Try it out by booking some court time and get the gear you need at their new sports store.

Want to see the stunning fall colours from the water?

Le Boat is extending its cruising season on the Trent-Severn Waterway through to Oct. 31, providing more opportunities to experience the breathtaking fall colours on Ontario’s picturesque waterway. Fall cruise highlights includes taking in tranquil Rice Lake, known for its fishing and traveling 56 km from the Le Boat base to the quaint community of Hastings at Lock 18. Book your experience at leboat.ca.

Dan Joyce Clothing is on the move!

After many years in downtown Peterborough at 87 Hunter Street, they are heading to 1525 Chemong Rd., right beside Shop The Lake. Dan Joyce Clothing has evolved as a beloved name in women’s fashion, crafting simple and timeless wardrobes that empower women. In 2022, owner Nancy Wiskel opened a second location in Apsley that offers relaxed casual styles. In the meantime, drop by the downtown location for some great deals and quality fashion. The Local Show is back on Sept. 14 for its second year.

Hosted by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at Lansdowne Place, the show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Local Show is an opportunity for new residents to see what the community has to offer and for longtime residents to rediscover what new businesses and services are available. Booths are still available for businesses looking to meet new customers with about 14,000 people expected to pass through the mall that day. Visit pkchamber.ca for more information.

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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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