Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Names New Executive Director
/Zoe King has been hired as the new executive director and will start her role Oct. 28.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lakefield Youth Unlimited, Community Futures Peterborough, Kids Against Hunger and Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association
/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…
Lakefield Youth Unlimited is celebrating 21 years of supporting youth, children, and families in the community.
To mark the occasion, they’re holding their biggest fundraising dinner yet on Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lakefield Royal Canadian Legion. At the dinner, you will hear inspiring stories about youth and their families in Lakefield. The dinner is 100 per cent free. Donations will get a charitable tax receipt.
A big congratulations to some local businesses on completing the 2024 ScaleUp program.
This initiative is a collaboration between Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank to equip local business leaders with the strategic insights and tools necessary to accelerate growth. It’s designed to address the evolving needs of regional entrepreneurs with the strategic tools required to make key decisions about how their business can scale up, including expanding their workforce, establishing additional locations, or diversifying their customer base. Graduates of the program are:
Tracy Cosburn, Kyoto Coffee
Alicia Doris, Living Local Marketplace
Jacob Rodenburg, Camp Kawartha
Debra Ragbar, Kawartha Spice Company
Clint Clarke, Barking Pixel Design Co.
Sean Flanagan, Flanagan and Sun
Kids Against Hunger Canada is holding its Bowties and Boas event on Oct.19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 270 Braidwood Ave.
This is a party fundraiser in support of the One Million Meals Peterborough program. The party unites fashion and compassion, giving attendees an opportunity to indulge in a sophisticated affair, highlighted by their Crock Pot Mania culinary experience. Get your tickets at kahcanada.org, get out your formal attire, and get your boa or bowtie when you get there.
Power up your knowledge and join Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association at the Holiday Inn on October 10 from 8 a.m. to noon to learn how you can create an energy-efficient household.
Learn about finding the correct energy targets, determining the path to reach them, coordinating their implementation, and much more. Breakfast is also included. Register at pkhba.com.
All Saints' Peterborough Unveils Plans for 150th Anniversary
/All Saints’ Anglican Church will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2025.
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At a special event on Sunday, community members gathered at hte Upper Parish Hall for fellowship, refreshments, and entertainment.
Mayor Jeff Leal and former mayor Sylvia Sutherland were also speakers at the event.
"Our 150th anniversary is a momentous occasion, not only for All Saints’ but for the entire Peterborough community,” said Pastor Samantha Caravan. “We have a rich legacy, and we’re looking forward to celebrating it with our friends, neighbours, and partners while also raising funds to ensure our future impact.”
Events planned for next year include a gala dinner, golf tournament, children’s activities, and musical and community performances.
The church is also launching a fundraising campaign with a $150,000 target.
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Man Sent to Toronto Hospital After Suffering Stab Wounds Found In Millennium Park; Peterborough Police Seeking Possible Suspects
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a man after being found with several stab wounds at Millennium Park on Friday evening.
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At roughly 7:45 p.m., officers were called to Millennium Park and discovered a man with multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and then transported to a Toronto hospital in stable condition.
Police believe that there are possibly two suspects involved with the initial information given.
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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Senior Skating Returns to Selwyn Township
/Senior skating will take place in Lakefield and Ennismore starting next week.
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Selwyn Township has announced the return of senior skating every Monday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Ennismore Community Centre and every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre.
The skate is open to anyone aged 55+.
Selwyn Township also announced this year’s sponsors for the events.
The Regency of Lakefield will sponsor the Lakefield skates, covering the admission fees for the season, while Swish Maintenance and Blue Diamond Window Cleaning are teaming up to sponsor skating at the Ennismore rink, which is also free.
Senior skating starts next week and runs until the end of March 2025.
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Local Luxury Home Builder/Developer Wins Award for Two-Storey Home Design
/Dietrich Homes has won the Ontario Home Builders’ Association’s (OHBA) 2024 Awards of Distinction for Production Built Home.
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The OHBA’s award ceremony took place on Tuesday in Niagara Falls.
According to a media release, the awards recognize the creativity, innovation and excellence of land developers, builders, renovators, designers, marketers and service professional’s within the residential construction industry.
“We would like to take this time to recognize the amazing work completed by all of our vendors who take pride in their work and have contributed to our success,” said Paul Dietrich, owner and builder of Dietrich Homes.
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Peterborough County Announces Appointments to its Leadership Team
/Peterborough County has added Rhonda Keenan as the new General Manager of Economic Development and Sarah Budd as the new Manager of Community Development.
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The County announced the appointments in a media release Friday morning stating Keenan and Budd will join Tracie Bertrand, General Manager of Tourism and Communications, to “form a trifecta of excellence” driving the county’s future economic growth, community development and tourism.
“These faces will be familiar to those in our business community and bring continuity and years of local knowledge and expertise to their roles, said warden Bonnie Clark. “Together, this team will work collaboratively with our townships, First Nations, and the City to ensure that our County businesses are supported - whether through retention, expansion, or bringing new enterprises to our area.”
Keenan, Budd and Bertrand will be based in the new Lakefield economic and tourism office.
“As the CAO for Peterborough County, I couldn’t be more excited about the exceptional team of professionals we’ve engaged to support economic development and tourism in the County, townships, and First Nations,” said CAO Sheridan Graham. “I am thrilled for our businesses, residents, and visitors as we move The Kawarthas forward.”
Keenan is the outgoing President and CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) which is disbanding later this year as the city and county bring economic development and tourism in house.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Peterborough County team. The County has an excellent corporate culture, is poised for growth, and offers the ideal mix of opportunity and lifestyle – the perfect combination for any economic developer,” stated Keenan. “I am excited to get to work with this amazing team and continue to help support sustainable economic growth across Peterborough County.”
"On behalf of the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) Board of Directors and our staff and stakeholders, I am very pleased that Rhonda will continue to serve the region and help drive economic development forward in this new role," stated Burton Lee, PKED board chair.
The board of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of Budd as president and CEO on Thursday.
"Although I love my position as President and CEO of the Peterborough & Kawartha Chamber of Commerce, I could not pass up the opportunity to join Peterborough County's new economic development division and to learn and work with the highly respected and successful Rhonda Keenan," Budd said.
"I am truly thrilled to be part of such a dedicated and forward-thinking team and excited to work with Rhonda and Sarah,” added Bertrand. “I look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive positive change and growth in the region.”
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Woman Killed and Man Seriously Injured in Hit and Run Near Bobcaygeon
/An 86-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a collision on County Road 36 that left a 19-year-old woman dead and her boyfriend seriously injured.
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The collision occurred on 36 near Moon Line Road Wednesday afternoon at around 1 p.m.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while the man was airlifted to a Toronto hospital.
Officers were able to locate the drive and charged Carl Lee, 86, of Bobcaygeon with failing to stop after an accident resulting in death and failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm.
He has a November court date.
A GoFundMe campaign has since been launched for the victims’ families by Kim Wilson.
The victims are identified as Alana Lowey, 19, and Aiden Vella, 19.
“On September 25, 2024, Alana Lowey and Aiden Vella were walking together down highway 36, just outside of Bobcaygeon,” the post states. “They were happy and carefree until they were struck by a car and their entire world changed. Alana unfortunately did not survive the accident and Aiden was airlifted to hospital where it is expected he will be ok.”
The GoFundMe page also states Alana came to Bobcaygeon two months ago from Saskatchewan.
“She thought life was just beginning for her. Now there will be expenses that will be difficult for her family to incur to have her returned to Saskatchewan. Aiden will also need help financially as he recovers.”
As of midday Friday, the campaign has raised more than $4,700 of its $15,000 target.
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Peterborough Man Arrested For Weapons and Drug Trafficking
/Peterborough Police say they seized drugs and a machete during the arrest of a 33-year-old man wanted for weapons offences late Wednesday afternoon.
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At about 4 p.m., officers with the Intelligence, Crime Analyst, Asset Forfeiture, and Drug Units spotted a man, in the downtown, that was wanted on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and failure to comply with an undertaking.
The Emergency Response Team took the man into custody.
During the arrest, officers say they seized:
92.4 grams of cocaine
90 grams of fentanyl
18 hydromorphone pills
machete
cash
The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin) - Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin) - Dilaudid
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
He was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.
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Peterborough Petes Dropped in Home Opener
/The Petes were thumped 7-2 by the rival Kingston Frontenacs in-front of a sold out crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
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