Peterborough Police Searching For Missing Firearm and Suspect After Residential Break and Enter

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating the report of a missing firearm and suspect after a residential break-in Wednesday evening. 

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Police believe the break-in happened between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at a home in the Homeward Avenue and Albertus Avenue area on Wednesday.

The firearm is described as: 

• Tavor X95 assault rifle

• 200 rounds of ammunition

Also taken were:

• approximately $20,000 in jewellery

• approximately $1500 in tools

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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First-Ever Couture For Kids Fashion Show to Benefit Five Counties Kids On Oct. 3

Fashion meets philanthropy at the first-ever Couture for Kids event in support of Five Counties Kids set for Oct. 3 at Celebrations (35 Lindsay St. N.) in Lindsay.

Five Counties kids Payton (front) and sister Paisley (back) are excited about the first-ever Couture for Kids fashion show fundraiser taking place on Oct. 3 in Lindsay. In 2023/24, the Centre served more than 1,300 kids and youth in Kawartha Lakes.

Couture for Kids is a fashion show featuring clothing from local retailers like Brittany’s N Bros, Bonita Clothing & Co, Cathy Allan Ladieswear, John G’s, Homethreads Boutique, The Lingerie Loft, Lizzy’s by Cathy Allan and Nisbett’s Clothiers.

“We are excited to mix fashion and fun at our first-ever Couture for Kids event in Lindsay,” said says Lyn Giles, Five Counties director of fund development. “This fundraising event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support the life-changing work that goes on every day at Five Counties.”

The doors open at 6 p.m. with the fashion show starting at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $25 each and include light snacks provided by Milk and Honey Eatery and Brouwer Bake Shop. Tickets can be purchased at participating retailers or by going online.

A raffle, consisting of flower arrangements by Hill’s Florist, skin care basket, hair care basket, gift cards for local businesses and much more are being featured. Pass the Purse will also be on the agenda, with any attendee who puts a donation in the purse being entered in a draw to win it.

All proceeds from Couture for Kids will support Five Counties kids in City of Kawartha Lakes, helping them access needed life-changing treatment services close to home according to a press release.

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United Way Releases Goal to Raise $1.5 Million For 2024 Campaign

With a party atmosphere compared to years past, the Peterborough & District United Way ceremoniously released its 2024 campaign goal to raise $1,500,000 at the Healthy Planet Arena on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Nearly 200 people attended the event, where United Way Campaign Cabinet and Board members ushered them in with pom-poms, music and bubbles to launch the 83rd Community Campaign for United Way.

This year’s campaign theme is ‘Building Community.’ The $1.5 million goal was an increase from last year’s target of $1.45 million.

“We set this ambitious goal because the community need for services is greater than ever. Achieving this goal will ensure that vulnerable community members have access to the vital supports our Partner Agencies provide when and where they are need them most.” says CEO Jim Russell.

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Former Peterborough Pete Re-Signs One-Year Deal With Toronto Maple Leafs

Former Peterborough Pete Nicholas Robertson signed a one-year contract worth $875,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

During his time with the Petes, Robertson had 88 points (42 goals, 46 assists) in 116 OHL regular-season games and a goal and an assist in five playoff games.

He had career highs of 55 goals, 31 assists and 86 points in 46 games of the COVID-19-shortened 2019-20 season. He was also named OHL First All-Star Team in the same year.

The Pasadena, CA. native was chosen by the Maple Leafs in the second round, 53rd overall of the 2019 NHL Draft and signed his entry-level contract on Sept. 19 of that year.

During his last NHL season, Robertson scored 14 goals and 13 points in 56 games

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Folk Under the Clock Concert Series to Perform Final Season After 38 Years

The 38th and final season of Folk Under The Clock Concert Series is hitting Peterborough at Market Hall and someshows at Showplace Performance Centre.

Photo courtesy of Folk Under the Clock.

The series has operated since 1986 and has brought world-renowned folk artists to Downtown Peterborough.

“After 38 seasons I have decided to wrap up the Folk Under The Clock concert series,” said Mike Barker. “It's been an amazing journey, meeting and working with so many incredible musicians and patrons. I feel honoured to have played a role in the Peterborough cultural scene for so long.”

On Sept. 17, Scottish folk band Talisk kicks off the event at 8 p.m. Miscellany of Folk arrives a month later on Oct. 17 while Breabach hits the stage on Oct. 20. Scottish-born Canadian David Francey rounds out the list on Nov. 28. All four performances are at Market Hall.

The spring concert date and time has yet to be announced. Acts will include artists such as Dougie Maclean, Spirit of the West, Tom Paxton, Stephen Fearing and more.

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Explore the City's Hidden Gems With Doors Open Peterborough This Saturday

Get ready to explore Peterborough's hidden secrets at Doors Open Peterborough 2024 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doors Open Peterborough is funded by PACAC and is part of Doors Open Ontario, which is overseen by the Ontario Heritage Trust. Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Attendees can step behind the scenes of some of the city's most intriguing and historically significant buildings.

“Doors Open Peterborough has put together an amazing program this year,” said Stewart Hamilton, Doors Open Peterborough organizing committee chair and the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC). “If you’re interested in local history, if you love Peterborough’s arts and culture scene, or if local sports are your passion, you will find something special at this event. See what’s behind your local doors at Doors Open Peterborough 2024.”

For an interactive map and list of sites and guided tours, click here.

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Sixth Annual Peterborough VegFest Hits Millennium Park This Sunday

The sixth annual Peterborough VegFest’s will delight vegetarians and vegans at Millennium Park this Sunday from 11 pa.m. to 4 p.m.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The event will have 25 food vendors showcasing the local restaurant community and other fantastic small businesses across Ontario.

According to a press release, the event will include a full afternoon of live local music, a kid’s zone, and more.

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Elementary School's Breakfast Club Gets Cooking After Donation of Two Ovens From Rotary Club of Peterborough

Prince of Wales’s Breakfast Club kicked off the school year on the right foot as they received two new ovens donated from the Rotary Club of Peterborough and unveiled on Tuesday morning.

Thea Chaput, Grade 6 (left); Camryn Chaput, Grade 5 (middle) and Sophie Bradley, Grade 7 (middle right) getting '“apple-loutely’ excited over the new overs with Colin Mackenzie, Rotary volunteer (Middle left) and Tommy Reburn of Leon’s Peterborough (right). Volunteers and Rotary Club members have been providing breakfast to the Prince of Wales students for nearly 30 years. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the ovens and the Rotary’s work during breakfast hours at the school.

The program feeds roughly over 500 children according to Brad Conlin, Prince of Wales principal.

“The School Nutrition Program has a major impact on the safety, well-being and belongingness of our students,” he said. “Many students use the breakfast program not only as a place to fill their tummies for the start of their day, but it is a place that students can use as a soft-start transition from home to school.”

At the end of the last school year, the ovens began to malfunction, making it difficult to prepare meals promptly and efficiently.

“Faces of trusted adults and the impact of our volunteers goes beyond the needs of just the healthy breakfasts and lunches that are provided,” said Conlin. “The staff and volunteers always have a lens of inclusivity which fosters an environment of food for some, food for all.”

Peterborough Rotarian of the Year and volunteer Catherine Hanrahan contacted her fellow Realtor colleague at Century 21 United, Tom Reburn, who also owns Leon’s. His company supplied, delivered, and installed them free of charge during the last week of August.

“Leon’s is well known as a great community supporter so I didn’t hesitate to reach out to my friend Tom to see if he could hook us up two new stoves and a microwave.” says Hanrahan.

One Prince of Wales student highlighted the club's importance and how having breakfast can positively impact a child’s learning experience.

“This year, as soon as I saw the first person go in the Breakfast Club doors, I went in as well. I was hungry and I didn’t have a chance to eat breakfast. At my old school we had plain oatmeal everyday. At POW we have a variety of foods. A couple of days ago we had eggs, hash browns, and cereal. If we have eggs three days in a row, they are always cooked differently. The program is really important to me because in the morning sometimes I can make myself a hot chocolate but most of the days I don’t have time. After I eat breakfast, it helps me to focus better at school. There are a lot of community volunteers and they are always treating us nicely and coming to our tables to ask us if we want more. I would love to volunteer because I love to cook. Today I helped a little girl make her yogurt more tasty by squeezing an orange into her yogurt like the adult volunteer showed us how to do. Another day I helped that girl’s little sister when she spilled her drink all over herself and the floor. Children from every grade can eat breakfast together, whether they can’t afford it, or they didn’t have time that day. That is why Breakfast Club is important to me and the rest of the school.”

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One City and GreenUP Get Planting at the Trinity Centre As Part of Green Infrastructure Initiative

GreenUP and One City Peterborough helped Trinity Centre become more in tune with nature by planting trees and other greenery over 75 sq.m. of lawn Tuesday morning.

Volunteers Eila Buziak (left) and Quentin Day (right) finish the planting of a pear tree as one of several species to occupy the Trinity Centre. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The project at One City is part of the Living Cities Program, an initiative by Green Communities Canada to help organizations aid their respective communities in green infrastructure projects.

The green infrastructure will increase the biodiversity of plants on the site, improve stormwater management, and increase access to food according to Tegan Moss, GreenUP executive director.

“We are grateful to receive support from Green Communities Canada through the Living Cities Fund,” she said. “These funds allow us to work closely with equity-deserving communities to co-develop plans for green infrastructure that work for the community where they are planted.”

Moss adds that the green infrastructure will help to improve air quality and offer the opportunity for people to work together to build a stronger sense of community and belonging as they collectively care for the plants.

Volunteers moved soil, compost and mulch. They planted 20 trees which included apple, pear, peach, apricot, birch, black cherry and maple. Six currant and raspberry bushes were installed, as well as 94 other plants including New England aster, silverweed, swamp milkweed, switchgrass, brown fox sedge, blue flag iris, wild strawberry, yarrow, prairie smoke, and creeping thyme.

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Peterborough Police Service Officer Arrested and Charged With Mischief From Violence On Partner

A Peterborough Police Service officer was arrested and charged with mischief in an adjacent jurisdiction in connection with an intimate partner violence-related incident on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

As a result of the investigation, the officer was charged with:

• Mischief under $5000  

The accused was released on an undertaking and will appear in court in that jurisdiction.

The officer will be reassigned to administrative duties pending the conclusion of the criminal matter according to a press release. As per the provisions contained within the Community Safety and Policing Act, a professional standards misconduct investigation will take place at the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.

“I understand that we, the police, must earn the public’s trust and confidence each and every day, and although this matter is in no way related to the officers’ duties as a police officer, any time criminal charges are laid against an officer it may have an impact on that trust and confidence,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police chief. “Therefore, we ensure the public remains aware of such instances so as to demonstrate our commitment to holding ourselves accountable.”

In accordance with all procedures and to ensure the victim's privacy, Peterborough Police does not publish the name of any accused in an intimate partner-related incident unless there is a concern for public safety.

The Police are making no further comment at this time as stated in a press release.

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