'Halloween in the Booro' Hits Downtown Peterborough Streets On Oct. 26

The streets of downtown Peterborough will come alive again with frightful fun and sweet surprises on Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the ‘Halloween in the Booro’ celebration.

Photo courtesy of the DBIA.

Almost 30 local businesses will participate in this family-friendly free event, which will offer downtown trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt for kids and late-night shopping. 

According to a press release, the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) organizes the event, which is designed to bring the community together and spotlight the local businesses that make downtown Peterborough a special and unique destination.

Participating shops across Charlotte, George, Hunter, Sherbrooke, and Water Streets will be decked out in Halloween spirit, handing out sweet treats and offering exclusive experiences. The trick-or-treating tour will culminate with a spooky and sweet surprise for those who complete the scavenger hunt.

“Our Halloween in the Booro event is not only great for families but also plays a vital role in supporting our local business community,” says Nour Mazloum, DBIA executive director. “It encourages residents to get out and explore our downtown, discover something new, and further strengthens the connection with our downtown businesses.”

“This event is always a highlight for us. It’s amazing to see families out enjoying and exploring our downtown. The energy it brings is contagious,” said Lisa Couture, Couture Candy Peterborough owner. “We’re so excited to welcome everyone back this year and to be part of such a fun and engaging community event. It’s a great way to connect with our customers and celebrate the spirit of downtown Peterborough.” 

Families can view a trick-or-treating map to plan their adventure for the event. On the night of the event, they’ll be greeted by haunted characters stationed throughout downtown, adding to the eerie atmosphere. With many businesses participating, there will be plenty of treats and surprises in store.

Participating Businesses:

• Charlotte Street: T-Elle Boutique by VSL, Rawscoe's Sport Collectibles, Cozy Home, Bobo Tea, The Toy Shop, Gather Home Goods, Lavender Moon

• George Street: Iceman Video Games, Couture Candy PTBO, Chumleighs, Boardwalk Board Game Lounge, Kollect This Inc., Green Street, Summer Soul Yoga & Wellness, Lift Lock Escape, John Roberts Clothiers

• Hunter Street: NAKA Japanese, Plant Goals, The Dirty Burger

• Sherbrooke Street: Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio, Avant Garden Shop, The Vine

• Water Street: The Neighbourhood Vintage, Needles in the Hay, Statement House, Birdhouse Tattoo, Watson & Lou, Vanilla Room

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City of Peterborough Participates In Global We Love Cities Competition

The City of Peterborough is celebrating the community’s sustainability, environmental and climate actions, participating in the World Wildlife Fund’s We Love Cities global competition that kicked off on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

“I am thrilled that Peterborough has been selected by the World Wildlife Fund to participate in this year’s We Love Cities competition to choose the most environmentally minded community working towards local sustainability goals,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Being selected to be part of the competition reflects our community’s commitment toward sustainability and progress that we’ve made together on climate change actions.”

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is leading the contest, which raises awareness about local sustainability actions and community engagement in 80 cities across 34 countries. We Love Cities is open for voting from Oct. 1 to 31.

Residents can vote and provide direct input on why they support sustainability efforts in Peterborough at welovecities.org/city/peterborough. Alternatively, interacting with #WeLovePeterborough posts by the City of Peterborough will also count toward the community tally. The WWF will announce the winner of the city with the most social media likes, reposts, and shares in each participating community throughout October.

“The We Love Cities competition is a brilliant platform to build awareness of sustainability and climate action. The WWF is a highly regarded environmental organization that is helping Peterborough reach a wider audience as it achieves its environmental goals,” said Councillor Joy Lachica. “It’s also important for climate work to be engaging and fun, which is why this opportunity is so exciting. Peterborough is contending on the international stage. Let’s help our community claim the top of the leaderboard.”

The WWF nominated Peterborough for the We Love Cities competition because the city was a finalist in the WWF’s One Planet City Challenge. Other Canadian cities joining the We Love Cities contest are Hamilton, Calgary and Vancouver.

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Holds First Friday Night Lights Games For the Season

The Kinsmen Minor Football League had the spotlight on them on their first Friday Night Lights series with packed stands this past weekend.

KMFL President Bryan Junkin addressing a record number of players during the Senior Evaluation Night. Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The opening game saw the Junior RedBlacks defeat the Junior Roughriders 36-16. Jacob Cahorn and Camron Yanuziello with a touchdown each for the Roughriders. Cahorn also added two converts. The RedBlacks saw AJ Galloway, Easton Schenk (2) and Carter Gray for scores. Denver Paige led the defense with a pick-six. Galloway added a convert and Schenk kicked two converts.

In Senior action, the RedBlacks and Roughriders had a back-and-forth match that went down to the wire. The Roughriders edged the RedBlacks 44-41. Brody Munnings led the RedBlacks with five touchdowns. Levi Paige added a touchdown and kicked two converts. Brock Hendren added a convert. Hayden Phair led the scoring for the Roughriders with four touchdowns. Michael Porter and Vincent Martin-Hollowaty added a score, while Kaden Curtis kicked four converts.

Saturday morning began with the Junior TiCats defeating the Argos 36-6. Kai Scott scored two touchdowns for the TiCats, with Conrad Condon and Mike Zoric each adding a single. Wesley Clarke kicked three converts. Jamieson Temple scored the lone touchdown for the Argos.

The final game were the Senior Argonauts defeating the TiCats 38-8. Parker Vivian and Max Ytsma each scored three touchdowns for the Argos with Chase Rimes adding a convert.  Keenan Mealin scored the lone touchdown for the TiCats while the defence added a safety.

Action continues Saturday at 9 a.m. with the Argos facing the Roughriders and the TiCats taking on the RedBlacks.

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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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