Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 49-Year-Old Woman With Ties to Peterborough

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The Peterborough Police Service and Kingston Police Service are asking for help in locating a 49-year-old woman Shannon Mingo, reported missing on Monday afternoon.

Mingo was last seen in Kingston on Jan. 25 in the Charles Street and Montréal Street area. She is known to have ties to the Peterborough area.

Mingo is described as:

  • 5’0 with a medium build

  • Shoulder length red dyed hair

  • Last seen wearing a pink hooded sweater, black pants and black shoes.

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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Peterborough Lakers Acquire Goaltender Nick Rose In Exchange For Landon Kells and First-Round Pick

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The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have acquired veteran goaltender Nick Rose from the Oakville Rock in exchange for goalie Landon Kells and a 2026 first-round pick, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers

The 37-year-old is the starting goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The 37-year-old brings leadership, stability and a championship pedigree as the Lakers set their sights on another Mann Cup title.

He was named the 2024 NLL Goaltender of the Year while playing for the Toronto Rock.

“We’re thrilled to bring Nick to Peterborough,” said Mike Hasen, Lakers head coach and general manager. “His track record speaks for itself—he’s a proven winner, and his experience will be a huge asset for us. We also want to thank Landon Kells for his time in Peterborough. He has a bright future, and we wish him all the best in Oakville.”

Rose said he is eager to join the Lakers and play for the fans.

“I had a conversation with Mike Hasen, and Peterborough was a very attractive option. They are always in the hunt. I’m excited to go to one of the most historic Sr. franchises there is,” he explained. “I don’t have too many cracks left at winning a Mann Cup, so 100 per cent, I want to try and win one. The Lakers organization is in the mix every single summer for it and I’m excited to battle with my new teammates.”

Rose will have some familiar faces to greet him in the Lakers dressing room.

“I know Withers from Team Canada and I know Hoggarth really well from his time in Orangeville in junior,” he said. “I also know Hopey pretty well too, so it’s great to be joining a team with guys I already have a connection with.”

The Lakers begin thier season on the road against the Brooklin L.C. on May 21. They will have a major rivalry night in their home opener the next day against the two-time defending MSL champion Six Nations Chiefs.

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Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 61-Year-Old Peterborough Man

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The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 61-year-old Peterborough man Mark Miele, who was reported missing on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

He was last seen in the area of Murray and Aylmer Streets around 5 p.m. on Sunday. He is known to frequent the downtown core as well as Jackson Park.

Police are concerned about his safety. 

Miele is described as:

  • White male

  • Grey beard

  • Slight build

  • Wearing blue and black jacket, jeans, black sneakers and a black toque

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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Peterborough Petes Nab One Point In Pair of Weekend Games

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The Peterborough Petes took losses in both of their games on Friday and Saturday but managed to get one point in their matchups the the Kingston Frontenacs and Sudbury Wolves.

Photo courtesy of KEnneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Peterborough Petes travelled to Kingston for the final time this season to take on the Frontenacs at the Slush Puppie Place on Friday. The Frontenacs pulled away late in the second period, winning the game by a score of 8-2.

Brennan Faulkner had two assists in the game for Peterborough. Captain Jonathan Melee scored his 21st goal of the season, while Adam Levac also scored. Petes prospect Raiden Doxtator made his OHL debut in the game, wearing number 24.

The Petes hosted the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in front of their 20th sell-out of the season for their St. Patrick’s Day game on Saturday. The Wolves won the game in overtime by a score of 2-1.

Petes goaltender Zach Bowen stopped 39/41 in the loss. Francis Parish scored, while Gavin Bryant picked up an assist.

The Petes play their final home game this Thursday as they host the Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Newcastle Teen Charged With Impaired Driving During RIDE Check Weekend

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An 18-year-old Newcastle man has been charged with impaired driving charges during a RIDE check on Saturday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:20 p.m. officers conducted a RIDE check on Water Street near Carnegie Avenue. The 18-year-old Newcastle man was stopped and as a result, he was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver was also issued two provincial offence notices for:

  • Person under 19 years having liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 22.

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted two RIDE details over the weekend. 

In total, 1,194 vehicles were stopped in three locations in the City of Peterborough. 

Saturday night:

  • 200 vehicles were checked

  • 15 sobriety tests were administered

  • 1 person was charged with impaired

  • 1 person received a warning

Sunday night:

  • 994 vehicles were checked

  • 11 sobriety tests were administered

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Coronation Medal, Tech Monkey Education, Peterborough Chamber and Central Smith Creamery

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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 big congratulations to Cindy Windover and Harry Pearson on being recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their dedication to community service.

The pair were recognized at the Lakefield ReStore as both are long-time volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Cindy works with Ball Real Estate and is a former board chair and long-time board director with the Chamber of Commerce. Thanks, Cindy and Harry, for all the hard work you do in our community.

Michelle Fenn has launched a new business – Tech Monkey Education.

She is a retired teacher and former innovation and technology consultant who is looking to bring creativity, technology, and innovation to your school. The company works directly with students and educators with a mission to foster skills in media arts while making learning engaging and fun. Tech Monkey offers things like workshops on the basics of creating Claymation stop motion animation and provides tools and instructions for those looking to start a coding club. Find out more at techmonkeyeducation.com.

Want to learn a bit more about what we do at the Chamber of Commerce?

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on March 27 at Ashburnham Funeral Home and Reception Centre. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the AGM starting at 9 a.m. Keynote speaker Daniel Tisch will take the stage around 9:30 a.m. Dan is the President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and will talk about the status of Ontario’s business community, offer insights into our trade dispute with the US, and take questions from local businesses. Get your tickets at pkchamber.ca.

Every week we’re going to highlight things that are made here in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

Today’s business makes some of our most delicious treats that come in flavours like Monster Cookie, Peanut Butter Pretzel, and Bigfoot. We’re talking about Central Smith, a business that challenges themselves to think beyond the ordinary and lead by imagination as they craft unique ice cream flavours. Central Smith recently launched two new spectacular flavours – Grand Slam and True North Cherry Cheesecake. They are a family-owned business that sources ingredients locally, including fresh cream from Mitchell Ontario and sugar refined in the GTA. You can find them at 739 Lindsay Road in Selwyn.

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to joel@pkchamber.ca.

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Peterborough Police Urge Public to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Responsibly; Increased Presence of Officers Throughout City and Kawarthas

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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

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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

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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

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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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