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Peterborough Police Urge Public to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Responsibly; Increased Presence of Officers Throughout City and Kawarthas
/The Peterborough Police Service is asking residents choosing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly as weighted police presence will be in the City and throughout the Kawarthas.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The extra officers will occupy the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan to respond to an anticipated increase in calls for service, such as noise or disturbance calls.
RIDE check stops will happen throughout the day and evening.
The Police remind the public to not drive impaired and ensure a safe ride home at the end of the evening.
Options for safe rides home include:
Selecting a designated driver in your group
Arrange a ride ahead of time
Stay overnight if possible
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Registration For Jr. A Lakers Release Full Schedule For 2025 Season
/The Peterborough Jr. A Lakers have officially released its Ontario Junior Lacrosse League schedule for the 2025 season.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Jr. A Lakers.
The season starts on the road against the Whitby Warriors on May 20 at 7:30 p.m at Iroquois Park. The team’s home opener is on May 26 at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the Oakville Buzz.
“We’re thrilled to get back on the floor at the PMC in front of our incredible fans,” said Robert Hope, Lakers head coach. “Facing Oakville on May 26 is a fantastic way to kick things off at home. Our guys are hungry after last year’s playoff run, and we’re building toward something special this season.”
The following is the complete 2025 schedule:
Home Games:
May 26, 8 p.m. vs Oakville Buzz
May 30, 8 p.m. vs Six Nations Arrows
June 16, 8 p.m. vs Kitchener Waterloo
June 18, 8 p.m. vs Burlington Blaze
June 20, 8 p.m. vs Orangeville Northmen
June 23, 8 p.m. vs Toronto Beaches
June 27, 8 p.m. vs St Catharines Athletics
June 30, 8 p.m. vs Mimico Mountaineers
July 2, 8 p.m. vs Brampton Excelsiors
July 7, 8 p.m. vs Whitby Warriors
Away Games:
May 20, 7:30 p.m. at Whitby Warriors (Iroquois Park – Pad 1)
May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Kitchener Waterloo (Memorial – Aud)
May 28, 8 p.m. at St Catharines Athletics (Canada Games Park)
June 2, 8 p.m. at Burlington Blaze (Central Arena)
June 5, 8 p.m. at Six Nations Arrows (Iroquois Lacrosse Arena – ILA)
June 10, 8 p.m. at Toronto Beaches (Ted Reeve Arena)
June 13, 8 p.m. at Mimico Mountaineers (Mimico Arena)
June 25, 8 p.m. at Oakville Buzz (Toronto Rock Athletic Centre – TRAC)
July 4, 8 p.m. at Brampton Excelsiors (Memorial Arena)
July 10, 8 p.m. at Orangeville Northmen (Tony Rose Arena)
The Lakers reached the semifinals before falling to the Mimico Mountaineers last season. This year, Hope says the Lakers are eager to take the next step toward capturing the OJLL title and a shot at the prestigious Minto Cup.
“We’re not just playing for wins; we’re playing to continue building the storied legacy of lacrosse in our city,” he explained. “This season, we’re going to leave everything on the floor and do our best to bring the Minto Cup home to Peterborough, where it belongs.”
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Road Closures In Effect For Sunday's 25th St. Patrick's Day Parade
/Road closures, parking restrictions and Peterborough Transit detours will be in place during the St. Patrick’s Day parade starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade.
To allow for staging and procession of the parade, the following road closures will be in place starting at 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.:
Dublin Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
London Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
McDonnel Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
Murray Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
George Street from Parkhill Road West (south side of intersection) to Brock Street
The parade will travel south on George Street beginning at McDonnel Street. During the parade, a rolling road closure will be in place along George Street from Brock Street to McGill Street. All road closures are expected to be over by 4 p.m.
‘No Parking’ signs will be posted in advance of the road closures.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to park in the following downtown locations:
King Street Parkade at 202 King St.
Simcoe Street parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.
Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.
Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.
Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.
Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.
Parking in municipal lots and parking garages is free on weekends.
Parking enforcement will start on Sunday morning once signage is in place. Parking contrary to posted signage during a road closure event may result in a $35 penalty notice and towing. Any vehicles not moved from the street in the parade staging area and route may be towed to the Eastgate Memorial Park parking lot, 2150 Ashburnham Dr., to make space for the float assembly and procession.
The following transit routes will have detours during the closure period: Route 2 Chemong, Route 4 Weller, Route 6 Sherbrooke, Route 7 Lansdowne, Route 9 Parkhill, Community Bus 22 (Blue) and Community Bus 23 (Red).
Route 2 Chemong
During the rolling road closure at 2 p.m.:
Southbound from Terminal: route follows Simcoe Street to Aylmer Street to Romaine Street to Park Street to Braidwood Avenue to Lock Street.
Northbound from Lansdowne Street at Borden Avenue follows the regular route to Lock Street to Braidwood Avenue to Park Street to Romaine Street to Aylmer Street to Simcoe Street.
Route 4 Weller
During the rolling road closure, westbound will follow a regular route to the terminal only. Eastbound will travel to the bus stop at Simcoe at Water Streets. Customers will walk east to catch the bus at the Simcoe and Water streets stop. An extra driver will cover the east side of the route for the 2:23 p.m. trip
Route 6 Sherbrooke
Southbound from Trent from 12:30 p.m. to about 3:30 p.m. follows the regular route on George Street to Parkhill Road, west on Parkhill to Reid Street and follows Route 2 to the terminal.
Northbound from Terminal during the rolling road closure at 2 p.m. follows Route 2 to Reid Street at Parkhill Road, travelling east on Parkhill to Water Street where it resumes its regular route
Route 7 Lansdowne
During the rolling road closure at 2 p.m.:
Westbound follows its regular route to Lock Street, left on Lock Street and taking Braidwood to Park Street to Lansdowne Street, where it returns to the regular route
Eastbound follows the regular route to Park Street, right on Park Street and taking Braidwood to Lock Street to Lansdowne Street, where it returns to the regular route
Route 9 Parkhill
From 12:30 p.m. to about 3:30 p.m.
Westbound from Trent: Regular route to George Street at Parkhill Road, continuing along Parkhill Road to the regular route
Eastbound from Fleming: Regular route to Parkhill at Reid, continuing along Parkhill Road to the regular route
Route 22 Blue Community Bus
From 12:30 p.m. until about 3:30 p.m., Route 22 will follow the regular route to George at Parkhill, travel west on Parkhill Road to Reid Street, where it will follow Route 2 Chemong to the terminal.
Route 23 Red Community Bus
From 12:30 p.m. until about 3:30 p.m., Route 23 will travel eastbound on McDonnel Street to Reid Street, where it will follow Route 2 Chemong to the terminal. The 3 p.m. trip departing from the Transit terminal will detour along Aylmer Street to Romaine Street to Park Street, where it resumes its regular route.
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Peterborough Man Arrested On Trafficking Charges; Possessed Over $93,000 In Drug Paraphernalia
/A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit over the winter.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
The man was taken into custody without incident by the Emergency Response Team on Thursday. Drug Unit officers conducted a search warrant at a home on Goodfellow Road near St. Mary’s Street.
During the search, officers seized:
Cocaine – 790 grams
Fentanyl – 80 grams
Crystal meth – 1000 grams
Hydromorphine pills – approximately 500
Weight scales
Canadian currency (approximately $20,000)
Cell Phone
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $93,000.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Crystal Meth
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.
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Peterborough Petes Call Up Forward Ahead of Friday's Game Against the Kingston Frontenacs
/The Peterborough Petes has called up forward Raiden Doxtator ahead of Friday night’s game in Kingston, announced on Friday morning.
Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.
The Petes drafted the 2008 London-born forward in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He was selected from the London Jr. Knights program. He scored 10 goals and added 27 assists for 37 points in 30 games for their U16 team in 2023-24. This season, Doxtator played 56 games for BioSteel Sports Academy 16U, scoring 36 goals and adding 45 assists for 81 points. He also played in five games for BioSteel Sports Academy’s 18U team, scoring four goals and adding four assists for eight points.
“Raiden was noticeable in training camp as a 16-year-old and has had a productive season at BioSteel Sports Academy,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve had a chance to watch his progress over the year and he has made a positive impression.”
Doxtator is expected to make his OHL debut, wearing number 25 for Friday’s game against the Frontenacs.
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53rd Easter Seals Telethon Looking to Raise $100,000 With Live Event For March 23
/The 53rd Easter Seals Telethon fundraiser is aiming to raise $100,000 for children with physical disabilities with their live event broadcasting on March 23 on YourTV and Global Peterborough from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., announced at Lansdowne Place on Thursday morning.
Stu Harrison, Easter Seals Telethon honest (left), talks to Mitchell McMcoll (middle) and Yvonne McColl about how Easter Seals has benefitted their family. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Mayor Jeff Leal was in attendance and proclaimed March to be Easter Seals Month in Peterborough.
Stu Harrison is returning as Telethon host and Graham Hart, former CHEX TV on-air personality, is doing his 51st Telethon.
Easter Seals is its 103rd year with the 53rd as a fundraiser. Proceeds provide support for children and youth with physical disabilities. This includes mobility and accessibility equipment, communication devices and attending summer camps.
“I honestly call the Telethon a legacy event,” said Jenn Bheemsingh, Easter Seals community engagement officer. “Easter Seals is such a signature event, especially in this community. In Ontario, we're doing the Telethons all across the regions but Peterborough, you guys are expecting the Telethon to come, it's a great community-based event.
The televised event celebrates success stories, showcases Easter Seals kids and their families and recognizes donors and sponsors.
“We're going to be showcasing a lot of the Peterborough families that are in the area,” said Bheemsingh. “We've got over 75 families that we serve just to Easter Seals alone so we're hoping to have quite a few of the families come in, share their stories and see their journeys.”
Supporters can donate during the Telethon or at anytime online.
Riverview Park & Zoo Otter Has Leg Amputated After Sustaining Severe Injury
/Unfortunate news for Meadow the Otter at Riverview Park & Zoo and she had to have her leg amputated due to sustaining a leg injury after an altercation.
Photo courtesy of the Riverview Park & zoo.
Meadow suffered a severe leg injury after having an incident with other otters according to the Zoo. After medical consultation with vets and an orthopedic surgeon, Meadow had her leg amputated as a result of her injuries.
“Although this is an unfortunate situation, there is always a risk when introducing animals together, even when every precaution was taken by the Animal Care team,” said Cathy Mitchell, Riverview manager and curator.
Mitchell states that Meadow has been healing and recovering very well while showing resilience. The animal health team has cleared her to be back on exhibit and have outdoor access.
Meadow was moved on March 11th into her exhibit with ample outdoor space in the west outdoor primate exhibit. She was welcomed into the Zoo at the end of last year to join a group of three other mate otters.
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Voice of Business: Everything Tariffs: Local Panel Insights, Federal Support and Economic Impact
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This week on Voice of Business, we are discussing the impact of tariffs and what has happened since their implementation.
Tariffs came into effect on March 4, and we recently hosted a well-rounded panel with industry experts to examine their effects. This week, we will explore how the Canadian government has responded and what it means for businesses.
March has been a volatile and concerning month for our members and local businesses. As of March 4, at 12:01 a.m., U.S. tariffs took effect due to Canada’s perceived inaction on Fentanyl-related concerns. In response, the Canadian government responded with counter-tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods. If U.S. tariffs remain in place, total Canadian countermeasures could increase to $125 billion, totalling $155 million in tariffs on U.S. imports. The affected products such as electric vehicles, fruits, vegetables, beef, pork, dairy, electronics, steel, aluminum, trucks, and buses. Currently, the list of affected goods includes orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirits, beer, coffee, appliances, apparel, footwear, motorcycles, cosmetics, and certain pulp and paper products. On March 6th, the U.S. announced that CUSMA-related products, including auto parts, would be exempt from tariffs until April 2nd. Canadian officials later confirmed that approximately 40per cent of Canadian exports to the U.S. would be exempt and that Canada would not proceed with the second wave of $125 billion in tariffs until April 2nd. Despite Canada appointing a Fentanyl Czar and increasing border security measures, these efforts have not been sufficient to prevent U.S. tariffs. With $3.6 billion in goods and services crossing the border daily, these tariffs will have a substantial impact on jobs, industries, and local businesses. The effects are already being felt. Businesses exporting products to the U.S. are experiencing financial strain, with some anticipating layoffs and price increases to offset rising costs. Supply chain disruptions are also expected, as importers of affected goods will face higher prices. Consumers will bear the burden through increased costs at checkout. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has been actively advocating for the removal of U.S. tariffs, estimating that their economic impact on every Canadian will be approximately $1,900. Canada remains the number one trading partner for 34 U.S. states, highlighting the deeply integrated nature of the supply chain. In Ontario alone, nearly one million Canadian jobs depend on Ontario’s U.S. exports, and 19,927 companies export to the U.S. These tariffs will create logistical and financial challenges, particularly for industries such as homebuilding, which rely on American products and will be forced to pass price increases onto consumers. Given the deeply integrated trade relationship between Canada and the U.S., supporting millions of jobs in both countries, it is clear that continued tariffs would cause significant economic damage.
Despite the challenges, there is some hope. Last week, Community Futures and the local Chamber of Commerce hosted a Tariff Panel discussion featuring industry experts.
Some Key takeaways from the panel included:
the importance of businesses connecting with provincial and regional Chambers of Commerce to explore new markets.
Panelists emphasized the urgent need for interprovincial trade reform to increase cross-border trade within Canada. Businesses were encouraged to participate in global trade missions with the government to diversify export markets.
Expanding port infrastructure was identified as a crucial step to improving trade efficiency.
Additionally, the panel highlighted that the U.S. may underestimate Canada’s leverage, particularly in sectors like agriculture, where Canada produces 90 per cent of the world’s potash, a critical resource for American farmers.
Although the trade war is beyond our control, recognizing these opportunities provides a sense of optimism. Canada is more unified than ever in its approach to economic resilience. Municipal governments are taking action, with both Peterborough County and the City of Peterborough committing to a “Made in Canada” procurement strategy to ensure local spending benefits local businesses. The Canadian government has also introduced several measures to support businesses affected by tariffs:
The Trade Impact Program, launched through Export Development Canada, will deploy $5 billion over two years to help exporters reach new markets, navigate economic challenges, and address issues such as currency fluctuations and cash flow shortages.
Additionally, $500 million in favourable loans will be available through the Business Development Bank of Canada to support impacted businesses and their supply chains, along with advisory services on financial management and market diversification.
Providing $1 billion in new financing through Farm Credit Canada to assist the agriculture and food industry with cash flow challenges, helping businesses adapt to changing market conditions. If your business is struggling with these challenges, please visit our Tariff Resources page for contact points and assistance. The situation is evolving rapidly, and while the future
remains uncertain, it is crucial that the Canadian government continues to develop strategies to support businesses through this difficult time.
Content provided by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
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Future Post-Secondary Students Invited to Trent University's March Break Open House Friday
/Future students will have the chance to sit down with Trent’s academic leaders at Spring Open House in Peterborough to discuss the University’s programs, career pathways, generous entrance scholarships and unique learning environment this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Trent University.
