Ennismore Woman Wins Top Prize of $100,000 From Instant Blazing Bounty
/Ennismore’s Susan Maybury can celebrate after winning the $100,000 top prize Instant Blazing Bounty, announced on Friday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
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2024 Norwood Fair Sees Record-Breaking Numbers
/The 2024 Norwood Fall Fair saw record-breaking one-day attendance on Saturday when 23,718 people came through the gates to enjoy the various attractions, shows and entertainment, announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of the Norwood Fair.
Overall, the fair saw its three-day attendance hit 45,524 according to press release.
This year’s theme was ‘Country Roads Take Me Home.’ It celebrated the fair’s agricultural roots with all roads leading home to make memories with family and friends over Thanksgiving.
“The fair was a tremendous success,” said Paul Quinlan, Norwood Fair General Manager. “We want to thank our fairgoers, exhibitors, vendors and volunteers.”
The event featured the popular heavy and light horse shows, poultry show, steer show and sale, sheepdog demonstrations, 4-H Beef, Goat and Dairy Calf and Junior Shows, antique tractor display and show, lawnmower races, musical entertainment, vendors, school fair and home crafts, Antique Classic Car Show and midway. It also featured the new Junior Fair Ambassador Competition.
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Kinsmen Minor Football League Enters Second-Half of Season With Week Five Games
/The Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) is in its mid-season, running its Week Five games on Saturday.
The Senior TiCats ballcarrier trying to shed several tackles from Roughriders. Photo courtesy of KMFL.
The week kicked off with the Senior Roughriders defeating the TiCats 41-0. Michael Porter led the scoring for the Roughriders with two touchdowns. Calvin Toplak, Chris Chmarney and Vincent Martin-Holowaty each reached the end zone. Kaden Curtis kicked four converts and added a 23-yard field goal.
The first Junior game saw the Roughriders win over the TiCats 32-8. Mason Earnshaw scored three touchdowns for the Roughriders while Sterling Denton added a single score. Jacob Cahorn kicked all four converts. Landon Brook scored the touchdown for the TiCats with Wesley Clark kicking the convert.
The second Junior game had the RedBlacks defeating the Argonauts 32-6. Carter Gray led the way for the RedBlacks to hit paydirt twice. Landon Clements, Easton Schenk and Hudson Brethour each added a single touchdown. Easton Schenk also kicked three converts. Jamieson Temple scored the lone touchdown for the Argos.
The final game of the day saw the Senior RedBlacks defeat the Argos 49-21. Brody Munnings led the scoring for the RedBlacks with four touchdowns. Mason Desroches had two touchdowns and Levi Paige added a single. Brock Hendren kicked two converts and Desroches kicked a single. Paige also ran in a convert for a single point. Ethan Bebbington scored two touchdowns for the Argos, while Parker Vivian added a single. Max Ytsma kicked a convert.
The last week of the regular season sees the second Friday Night Lights game on Friday. The Argonauts will take on the TiCats, with Junior action kicking off at 6 p.m., followed by the Seniors at 7:30 p.m. Saturday will see the Roughriders and RedBlacks in Junior action at 8 a.m. and Senior action at 9 a.m.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Who Stole Wallet From Senior Woman's Hand
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a wallet was stolen from a customer's hand at a business in the Hunter Street East and Burnham Street area on Monday morning.
Phot courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
At roughly 8 a.m., officers were called to a convenience store after a 71-year-old woman reported taking her wallet out of her hand. The woman was not injured.
The suspect was described to police as:
White
Approximately 5'7"
Medium build
Short black beard
Black hoodie, with hood up
Red/black/white black jacket, soft material
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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Women’s Business Network Annual Fundraising Holiday Gala and Auction Announced For Dec. 4
/The Women’s Business Network (WBN) of Peterborough has announced its annual Holiday Gala and Auction, taking place on Dec. 4 at the Peterborough Holiday Inn.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This year’s event features an Online Auction from Nov. 20 to Dec. 5 at 6 p.m, hosted on the Nonprofit Bidding platform.
Proceeds from this year’s gala will support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's vital programs and services, focusing on women experiencing gender-based violence according to a press release. The WBN has set a fundraising goal of $15,000 to help provide essential support for women and children escaping abusive situations in our community.
The WBN seeks donations for the auction and encourages the community to contribute items such as gift certificates, tickets, memberships or items valued at $25 or more. Donors will receive recognition through their company name/logo displayed alongside their donated items and exposure across WBN’s social media platforms and during the event.
Items can be donated online.
Once the auction closes, a pick-up can be arranged with the winning bidder through the auction site.
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Peterborough Man Wins Top Prize of $75,000 From Instant Cashboom
/Peterborough’s Leslie Mann is $75,000 richer after winning a top prize with Instant Cashboom, announced on Friday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
The truck driver has been playing the lottery with OLG for more than 20 years. He plays weekly and enjoys a variety of games, including Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Instant win tickets.
“I played my ticket while I was still at the store and instantly knew that I had won. I couldn’t believe it. I was so surprised and overwhelmed with emotion,” said Mann. “I shared the good news with my family and everyone-including me-was thrilled.”
With the money, Mann plans to help his family and plan a trip to England or Australia.
The winning ticket was purchased at Brookdale Kwik Mart on Chemong Road in Peterborough.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Right to Heal, Mallard Heating and Air, Grady's Feet Essentials and Halloween in the Booro
/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…
A Right to Heal is teaming up with local business 100 Acre Brewing Company, hosting Friendsgiving on Oct. 20 from 2 to 6 pm.
This free admission event includes live music, local vendors, corn hole boards, prizes, a food truck and of course, local craft beer. Located on a beautiful rural lot, 100 Acres Brewing is a great place to enjoy some fall colours. Drop by 390 Ashburnham Dr. on Oct. 20 to raise some money for a great local cause and have a good family-friendly time.
With colder weather rolling in, it might be a good time to connect with a new local business: Mallard Heating and Air.
They do installation, maintenance, and repairs of furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, and fireplaces. Your climate comfort is a priority for Mallard Heating and Air, offering HVAC services that are designed to save you time and money with top-notch heating and air conditioning solutions. They service customers across Peterborough City, County, and Kawartha Lakes. Visit mallardhvac.ca for more information and to book an appointment.
In 1984 Ken Grady Sr. founded Grady’s Orthopedic Service from his home.
A year later, he opened the first Grady’s Shoes storefront in downtown Peterborough. Ken’s son Tony, along with his wife Kelli, bought the store in 1997. Together, they’ve created a legacy of 40 years as the go-to destination for quality comfort footwear. They opened their own storefront at 231 King St. back in 2018, initially as storage, office space, and a pickup location, officially relocating there in 2022. Congratulations Ken, Tony, and Kelli on your incredible legacy, both through your business and as leaders in our community.
It's time for Halloween in the Booro.
Head downtown Peterborough on Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 pm as the streets come alive with frightful fun and sweet surprises. This family-friendly event is organized by the DBIA and is designed to not only bring the community together but also to shine a spotlight on the local businesses that make downtown Peterborough a special and unique destination. There are nearly 30 local businesses joining in the fun, which includes trick or treating, a scavenger hunt for kids, and late-night shopping. Get more information at theboro.ca.
Photos: AON Inc. Hosts 'Taste of the Gardens' In Food Vendor Showcase; Held Bake Sale To Benefit Kawartha Food Share
/AON Inc. held a double feature of events with a ‘Taste of the Gardens’ food showcase and a ‘Fall Bake Sale’ held at Princess Gardens and Empress Gardens respectively on Thursday afternoon.
The Taste of the Gardens is a food showcase with over 20 vendors at Princess Gardens. It allows residents to sample various foods and drinks served at AON Inc.’s long-term care homes.
“It's bringing a food show to our residents so they get a chance to sample different ideas for the menus,” said Dan Leal, AON Inc. director of dining services. “Our vendors have come to showcase some of their new products with feedback for their fall menu.”
The feedback allows AON Inc. to adjust its menus from the feedback to better suit the needs of the residents and mix up the food choices available throughout the year.
“A lot of the vendors have commented on how the residents are enjoying their products and it's nice to see that the products that they are promoting and selling are bringing smiles to someone's face,” explained Leal. “They're enjoying it and they're getting honest feedback.”
Simultaneously, Empress Gardens hosted a bake sale, with all proceeds benefitting Kawartha Food Share.
The baked goods included brownies, cookies, pies, haystacks, tarts and more, all made by AON Inc. staff.
Samples of baked goods, coffee, tea, and lemonade were also available to the public.
$1,575 was raised as a result of the bake sale fundraiser.
New Peterborough-Based Company Launches Alcoholic Maple Seltzer
/Locally-owned company Maple Light has launched its self-titled hard maple seltzer in various locations in Peterborough.
While the drink is produced elsewhere, Maple Light is owned and operated in Peterborough. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
According to a press release, the drink is a vodka-based seltzer and the first of its kind. It contains a hint of maple syrup (tapped by the founders in Ontario), citrus notes and sparkling water. It has a four-percent alcoholic content.
“Maple has a long heritage in Canada, and we're excited to share it in an innovative new format,” said Maple Light’s founders.
The drink’s inspiration came from the founders boiling down sap in their sugar shack in 2023. It created a maple cocktail that was a hit with their family and friends.
Maple Light is available at the following locations and is coming soon to grocery and convenience stores:
Local bars and restaurants, including (but not limited to) Maple Moose Pub, Jesse’s Tap and Grill, Night Kitchen and The Vine
Peterborough Memorial Centre
Liquor Convenience Outlets, including Sullivan’s General Store and Express Convenience (Fowlers Corners ESSO)
