Peterborough Petes Pride Night Game Slated For Thursday Against the North Bay Battalion

The Peterborough Petes are hosting Pride Night as they take on the North Bay Battalion this Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

(From left to right) Colin Fitzgerald, Carson Cameron and Brady PArtridge. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes will wear Pride-themed jerseys for the night which will be auctioned off with proceeds in support of Sport A Rainbow. Fans interested in bidding on a jersey can do so online. The auction runs until Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Activations for the game will include a rainbow cheer card on each seat in the building. The rainbow-coloured cheer cards include the Petes Pride Game logo and the logos of presenting sponsors.

Puck drop for Thursday’s game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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One Woman Pronounced Dead From House Fire; Police and Fire Services to Conduct Investigation

A 43-year-old woman has been pronounced dead after a fatal fire at a residence in Peterborough Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:40 p.m., an officer on general patrol was flagged down and was informed of the fire at Rubidge Street and Townsend Street.  

The woman was found inside the apartment by Peterborough Fire Services and despite life-saving efforts from Fire and EMS, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal will be at the scene Tuesday to conduct their investigation. There is no word on what started the fire.

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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Community Living Trent Highlands and Kawartha Food Share Receive $5,000 Each From Inaugural Mayoral Golf Tournament Fundraiser

As a result of the fundraising efforts of the inaugural Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament, $5,000 each was donated to Community Living Trent Highlands (CLTH) and Kawartha Food Share (KFS).

(From left to right) Blake Ulrich, Kawartha Golf Club head golf professional; Tracey Switzer, CLTH director; Mayor Jeff Leal; Ashlee Aitken, KFS general manager and Nigel Lister, regional manager of Market Deelopment of Cambium INc. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The event took place on Sept. 9 at Kawartha Golf Club and was originally announced by Mayor Jeff Leal on Aug. 13.

“I want to sincerely thank all the participants and sponsors who so generously supported these two important causes in our community,” he said. “Special thanks to Nigel Lister for organizing the tournament and to Blake Ulrich, Jamie Carter and all the staff at Kawartha Golf Club for their hard work to make the event run smoothly.”

The tournament drew 80 golfers that saw community members, local businesses, and city leaders for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.

“We are so appreciative of Mayor Leal selecting KFS as one of the recipients of the Inaugural Peterborough Mayoral Invitational,” said Ashlee Aitken, KFS general manager. “Food Insecurity is unfortunately on the rise in Peterborough and County and this financial support will allow us to supply our 37 member agencies with much needed food items to assist in feeding nearly 14,000 individuals. Thank you to all who participated in making this a fun day for two fantastic causes.”

“We are so pleased to have been chosen and to have a role on such a tremendous day,” Teresa Jordan, CLTF executive director “Despite the rain, everyone was in high spirits, generous and interested. The personal connection that Mayor Leal has with Community Living helped to shine a light on what we aim to do each day in people's lives. It was a wonderful event, and we are so grateful for the support.”

Leal says he plans to run the event again next year.

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Community Care Peterborough Reveals New Video to Rally Support and Volunteers

Community Care Peterborough (CCP) has released a new promotional video of its services to attract volunteers and financial support to continue serving seniors, announced at their office in East City on Tuesday morning.

Catherine Pink, CCP director of support services (left) and Chris LeBlanc, CCP director of donor and public relations (right) with the “Life Changes, Community Doesn’t” being presented publicly for the first time. In 2023, Community Care Peterborough volunteers provided nearly 85,000 hours of service. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The video, ‘Life Changes, Community Doesn't,’ tells the story of a former volunteer named Sophie who uses the same services she once helped provide. The video highlights Community Care Peterborough’s programs, such as Meals on Wheels, transportation, wellness programs and support for those returning home from the hospital.

“This video reflects a powerful truth—circumstances may change as we age or face challenges, but our community is always there,” said Danielle Belair, CCP CEO. We want people to know that they play a critical role in sustaining this network of care.”

While all positions for volunteers are needed, Drivers are one of the higher priorities for CCP.

“We’re looking for roughly 30 drivers but extras are always good, explained Catherine Pink, CCP director of support services. “Every just one day a week. Every little bit helps.”

In addition to raising awareness of the organization's services, the video serves as a call to action for community members according to a press release.

Community Care Peterborough is actively seeking new volunteers to help deliver meals, provide rides to medical appointments, and offer companionship through its various wellness programs. The organization is also appealing to donors to help fund these critical services, as demand continues to grow.

“Our volunteers are the heart of what we do,” said Belair. “Without them, we wouldn’t be able to reach as many people or provide the level of care our clients deserve. We hope this video inspires others to get involved and help us keep this community strong.”

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Peterborough Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Wife With a Knife and Lifted Her By the Neck

A 40-year-old Peterborough resident is facing charges after an intimate partner violence incident Monday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:15 p.m., Peterborough Police were called to a residence in the Denure Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard area. 

Officers called out at the house and a man exited the home and was taken into custody. Investigation revealed that a woman in the home had reported her husband had a knife, allegedly threatened to hurt her and lifted her up by the neck.  The knife was seized from the residence.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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Lakefield Farmers' Market Extends 2024 Season Until Oct. 24

The Lakefield Farmers' Market is extending its 2024 season until Oct. 24.

Martin Carbajal, La Mesita Restaurante owner serving sweet and savoury Mexican cuisine from his restaurant. Photo courtesy of Lakefield Farmers’ Market.

While the market traditionally finishes on Thanksgiving weekend, record-breaking attendance and strong community support have allowed the market to extend its season by two more weeks.

The Lakefield Farmers' Market runs every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, in the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre parking lot.

The market sells locally produced items, including fresh produce, baked goods, ready-made lunches, local meats, honey, maple syrup, VQA wines, handcrafted knitting and more.

“It’s been an incredible season, and thanks to our amazing community, we’ve seen record-breaking attendance,” said Market Manager, Stacey Sullivan. “We’re excited to keep the market open a little longer this year and provide a place for our community to gather and support local businesses.”

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Peterborough Petes to Honour Jamie Langenbrunner With Banner Raising Ceremony At Oct. 24 Game

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Peterborough Petes alumnus Jamie Langenbrunner will be honoured with a pre-game banner-raising ceremony at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) before the Petes host the Kingston Frontenacs on Oct. 24.

Nine other Petes alumni have been recognized with banners hanging at the PMC, including Bob Gainey, Chris Pronger, Dick Todd, Larry Murphy, Mickey Redmond, Roger Neilson, Scotty Bowman, Steve Yzerman, and Colin Campbell. Langenbrunner will become the 10th on Oct. 24. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very excited to be able to honour Jamie by placing his name in the rafters of the PMC,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “Jamie has had a very decorated career and we are very proud to be able to call him an alumnus. His name will fit very well alongside the other nine alumni that have been recognized by the Petes.”

The Cloquet, MN native played two seasons for the Petes from 1993 to 1995 after being selected by the team in the 1993 OHL Priority Selection. Before joining the Petes, he was drafted to the Dallas Stars out of Cloquet High (Minnesota High School) in the second round, 35th overall, of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. In his two years with Peterborough, Langenbrunner scored 75 goals and added 115 assists for 190 points in just 127 games, adding another 32 points in 18 playoff games.

"When Mike approached me in Plymouth about being honoured, I was very taken back by it,” saidd Langenbrunner. “I know the history of the Petes and all the great players that have played in Peterborough. I feel very grateful, privileged, and honoured to be recognized and I am excited to see some old faces, billets, and teammates at the PMC."

After his time in Peterborough, Langenbrunner played 18 seasons in the NHL between the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. He won two Stanley Cups with the Stars in 1999 and the Devils in 2003. He played in 1109 NHL games over 18 years, picking up 663 points, while also serving as Captain of the Devils from 2007-2011.

Langenbrunner has represented the United States at multiple levels, most notably winning a Silver Medal in the 2010 Olympic Games while serving as team Captain. In 2023, he was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Langenbrunner retired from hockey in 2014, joining the Boston Bruins staff in 2016. He now serves as the Bruins' Assistant General Manager, a role he has held since 2022.

Along with Langenbrunner, several dignitaries, including other Petes and NHL legends, will be on hand for the pre-game ceremony. The ceremony will include several speeches, a video tribute, a special Petes Board of Directors presentation and the banner raising.

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Three Peterborough Lakers Capture Gold at World Lacrosse Box Championship

Peterborough Lakers’s Matt Gilray, Jake Withers and Zach Currier helped Team Canada defend their title by winning the men’s World Lacrosse Box Championship and a gold medal, defeating Team USA 13-7 at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. on Sunday evening.

(From left to right) Matt Gilray, Jake Withers and Zach Currier. Team Canada remains undefeated throughout the entire tournament’s history. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Team Canada outlasted 27 other teams en route to a sixth-straight championship. Canada was ranked number one heading into the tournament. They were placed in ‘Pool A’ against the following three top-ranked teams: Haudenosaunee, USA and England, respectively.

They handily defeated England on their first day of action on the 21st, 19-4 at the Utica University Nexus Center. The following day, Canada was victorious again, beating Haudenosaunee in a close game, 13-10 at the Adirondack Bank Center.

They capped off their pool play by beating their rivals, the USA, 14-10, at the Mary C. Winder Community Center at the Oneida Indian Nation. According to World Lacrosse, it had been almost a decade since the international lacrosse game was held on native land.

After being undefeated for three straight games, Canada was named the number one seed and advanced to the quarterfinals. They drew Japan and routed them 22-4 on Thursday.

Canada met a familiar foe in England in a rematch in the semifinals and achieved a better result, winning 20-3 to advance to the finals.

The win saw a longstanding rivalry for the finals, as Canada had a rematch against the USA for the championship. Fellow Lakers Joe Resetarits and Drew Hutchinson played for the Americans as foes in the final matchup of the tournament.

Canada scored three straight goals to begin the game. USA was able to claw back, making it a one-goal deficit at the half. Canada held a 4-3 lead into the half.

Coming out of the half, the Canadians went on a six-goal run to pull away from the USA. While the Americans played valiantly, Canada had another three-goal run after allowing two consecutive goals to pull away 13-5. USA tacked on two late goals, but it was too little, too late and Canada remained undefeated to capture the world championship title.

Currier scored one goal in the championship, his third in the tournament. With Gilray and Withers not registering a point in the finals, the former had three goals and one assist in the tournament while defenceman Withers scored one goal overall.

Peterborough’s Erica Evans played for Team Canada in the first-ever Women’s World Lacrosse Box Championship and her team’s undefeated run ended in the gold medal game. They lost 10-7 after USA had a five-goal run in a comeback after being down 7-5 almost halfway through the fourth quarter.

Evans was also named to the inaugural Women's All-World Team.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces Fall Production 'Mary's Wedding' For 10 Shows In October and November

Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its second production of the season, ‘Mary's Wedding' with ten dates slated for October and November, announced on Monday.

Justine Christensen as Mary/Flowers (left) and Eddie Sweeney as Charlie (right). Photo courtesy and PeterborougH Theatre Guild.

Two matinee shows are at 2 p.m. and evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. Opening night begins on Oct. 25, and the final show is on Nov. 9.

The show runs on the following dates: Oct. 25, 26, 27* 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3* 7, 8, and 9.

*denotes matinee performances

Stephen Massicotte wrote the production, which is described as a ‘beautiful play with a heart as big as the skies’ that serves as its stage. According to a press release, Mary’s Wedding is an epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival.

The play is directed by Jane Werger and produced by Jennifer Gruer.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $20 for students. They can be purchased by calling (705) 745-4211 or visiting Peterborough Theatre Guild’s website.

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Trent University Reappoints Chancellor To One-Year Term

Trent University has reappointed Dr. Stephen Stohn as chancellor for a one-year term extension following a six-year tenure.

Beyond his role at Trent, Dr. Stohn’s distinguished career continues to earn national acclaim, highlighted by his 2023 appointment to the Order of Canada, and induction into the Canada Walk of Fame for his visionary contributions to the iconic Degrassi franchise. Photo courtesy of TRent University.

“Stephen has been an incredibly engaged chancellor, and I am looking forward to continuing our work together,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor. “Over his last two terms, he has been a part of nearly every aspect of Trent life — welcoming students at Orientation Week, serving as judge in mock trial competitions, supporting philanthropic efforts, and of course, conferring degrees for thousands of students at convocation. In his extended term, I know Stephen will find new ways to support our students and continue to do great things for Trent.”

Stohn’s extended appointment begins July 2025 and will extend his term as chancellor until June 2026.

The award-winning producer and esteemed entertainment lawyer was recognized with an honorary doctorate from Trent in 2015. He was first sworn-in as Trent’s twelfth chancellor in June 2019.

“When you get to this point in your life and career, after you’ve had some personal and professional success, it just feels right to give back and help the generation who are just starting out and looking at fulfilling their aspirations,” said Stohn. “I’m really enjoying the role of chancellor and having opportunities to collaborate with amazing students, faculty, and staff, supporting their success and the work Trent continues to do to make a difference for our communities.”

He has served as an ambassador for Trent’s Momentous Campaign, contributing to the award-winning gratitude video according to a press release. Stohn has been involved in alumni engagement, attending chapter events across the country, hosting reunions and fostering connections with graduates and the community at events like Head of the Trent and Trent Day.

At Traill College, Stohn involvement was notable according to Trent by attending college dinners, opening new facilities including the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre, and serving as a judge in mock trials for the Dual Law Degree program and the Three Minute Thesis competition for graduate students.

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