PTBOSpotlight: One Fine Food

Welcome to PTBOSpotlight! Every Friday, this segment showcases a business or organization in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the people behind the organization and the work they do for our community.

This week, we are featuring One Fine Food. It is owned by Glenn Stonehouse.

Located at 800 Erskine Ave. just beside Lansdowne Place, One Fine Food offers a food and shopping experience unlike anything else in the area. It features a market, butcher/seafood counter, delicatessen, housewares, a restaurant and bar, groceries and more.

“Our butcher department brings you local, responsibly farmed meats,” said Bryan Coles, One Fine Food general manager. “Including from beef from Penokean Hills and Enright Cattle, Pork from Linton pastured pork. Lamb from Beverly Creek. Our seafood department brings in fresh fish and seafood sourced from around the world.”

The business features a lunch, dinner and brunch menu, seven days a week. They serve antipasto, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, pasta and more. Their brunch menu features favourites like eggs benedict, French toast, a breakfast bagel and other dishes.

“Our Café, bakery, and lunch bar offer a selection of daily fresh-baked breads, pastries, cookies, squares and treats,” said Coles. “Our baristas craft authentic lattes, cappuccinos and iced coffees. Our lunch bar offers a quick slice of Focaccia pizza, freshly made panini or a sandwich to go.”

While One Fine Food has a lot of high-quality imported goods, they have not forgotten to support local businesses.

“Our store and restaurant regularly work with local businesses and farmers, bringing some of the best products from our area under one roof,” explained Coles.”

One Fine Food contains products from some of these local businesses:

• Millars Eggs

• Circle Organic

• McLeans Berry Farm

• Little Leaf Farm

• Crosswinds Farm

• Niagara food specialties

• Enright Cattle - Beef And Tallow Products

• Center And Main Chocolates

• Heritage Cattle co. Le Beaus Bees

• Carolinas Coffee

• La Hacienda

• Porch Dog Coffee

• St. Annes Bakery

• Bobcaygeon Brewing Company

• Old Flame Brewery

• Old Jar Candle

• The County Fare

• Lark & Lemon

To learn more about One Fine Food, find it online:

Website: www.onefinefood.com
Instagram: @onefinefood
Facebook: One Fine Food
Twitter/X: @onefinefood

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Hospice Peterborough's Biggest Fundraiser Hike For Hospice Hits Millennium Park Sept. 28

Hospice Peterborough’s biggest fundraising event returns as the Hike for Hospice is scheduled at Millennium Park for Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participant Kyle McConnell and team Notorious T.A.S.H. walk in memory of Tash McConnell at Hike for Hospice 2024. Kyle plans to participate again this year. Photo by Anne Leavens, courtesy of Hospice Peterborough.

Individuals or teams can raise money to support free palliative care, grief support, and other programs and services provided by Hospice Peterborough.

Participants will walk from Millennium Park to Beavermead Beach — with the option to turn around at Rogers Cove for a shorter route — while Hike for Hospice also serves as an opportunity to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away, uniting the community in grief, memory and reflection.

This year, Hospice Peterborough’s goal is to raise $100,000. Last year, they achieved a record-breaking success of $138,000.

Participant Kyle McConnell is hiking with friends and family in memory of his late wife Tash McConnell. Tash was a past employee and volunteer at Hospice Peterborough, where she spent her final moments in care.

“(It) seemed like the best way to honour her memory,” said McConnell.

Those participating can register online.

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Peterborough Museum and Archives Celebrates Successful Summer Camp Season

The Peterborough Museum and Archives (PMA) has announced the successful completion of its 2025 summer camp season.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“The funding we received through the Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations made a tremendous difference,” said Faryn Stanley, Museum Education Officer. “It allowed us to recruit talented young leaders, enhance our programming and ensure accessibility for families in our community.” 

There were grants provided by Canada Summer Jobs. This initiative was part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations, a federal program dedicated to youth employment and heritage, administered by the Canadian Museums Association. It directly contributed to youth employment and skill-building.

According to the City of Peterborough, these programs not only helped the PMA meet its staffing needs but also provided young people with valuable experience in leadership, teamwork and community service.

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Fleming College Hosting Annual Tree Climbing Competition This Tuesday

Students in Fleming’s Arboriculture program are showcasing their skills in the college’s annual Tree Climbing Competition at Frost Campus this Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The competition will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Outdoor Education Center, located within the Frost Campus Arboretum. A rain date is scheduled for Wednesday.

Competitors are being tested in five timed events: Tree Rescue, Throw Line, Belayed Speed Climb, Ascent and Work Climb. 

Winners in the Men’s and Women’s divisions will earn grand prizes and the opportunity to advance to the International Society of Arboriculture’s provincial and national Tree Climbing Championships. Several judges are Fleming alumni who have competed in the same challenge.

Competition Categories: 

• Tree Rescue: A climber must ascend a tree and rescue a 200 lb. dummy in distress, following strict safety protocols in a timed scenario. 

• Throw Line: Tests the contestant’s accuracy in placing a throw line and climbing line into the tree at heights between 12 and 20 metres. 

• Belayed Speed Climb: A timed race to the top of a tree, approximately 15 metres high, where contestants ring the finishing bell. 

• Ascent Event: Climbers vertically ascend 13 metres using Stationary Rope System techniques in a timed challenge. 

• Work Climb: A test of speed, efficiency, and safety as students move through the tree to complete tasks and ring bells at each station. 

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Bracebridge Man Faces Impaired Driving Charges

A 23-year-old Bracebridge man is facing impaired charges after a concerned citizen called police on Friday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 2:20 a.m., officers were called about a possible impaired driver in The Parkway and Fisher Drive area. An officer in the Charlotte Street and Park Street North area spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

• Entire plate not plainly visible (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 14.

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Two OHL-Champion Peterborough Petes Swap NHL Teams In Trade

In a rare circumstance, two OHL-champion Peterborough Petes are swapping NHL teams as Tucker Robertson and J.R. Avon are trading spots after an announcement by the NHL on Thursday.

Facebook, Philadelphia Flyers.

Robertson is headed to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Avon joining the Seattle Kraken.

Robertson was drafted 123rd overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He is the first-ever Peterborough Pete to be drafted to the franchise. He spent parts of the past two seasons with Seattle’s AHL affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. During the 2024-25 season, Robertson registered four goals and five assists for nine points across 38 games. He has accumulated 10 goals, nine assists and 19 points in 77 career AHL games with the Firebirds.

Avon signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers as an undrafted prospect in September of 2021. He played two seasons in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from 2023 to 25. Avon recorded 16 goals, 19 assists and 35 points in 125 games with the Phantoms.

Both players were part of the OHL champion Petes team during the 2023-24 season.

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Peterborough Man Charged After Being Caught Using Illegal Drugs

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple drug charges after an investigation as part of the Safer Public Spaces initiative on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:50 pm, officers on general patrol in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area spotted a man using drugs, approached him and took him into custody on Wednesday.

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

• 9.1 grams of Cocaine

• 40 Dilaudid pills

• 3 grams of Crack Cocaine

• 17.1 grams of Fentanyl

• 50.8 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine

• Prohibited switchblade knife

• Canadian Currency

• Credit card that had been reported stolen

The man arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine x2

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs x2

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

• Failure to comply with prohibition order

The accused is currently bound by a weapons prohibition order not to possess any firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance.

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

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Lakefield Junior ‘C’ Chiefs to Honour Long-Time Coach On Opening Night

The Lakefield Graham Carpentry Jr. C Chiefs are honouring former coach, Colin Donaldson, at their home opener on Sept. 16.

Photo courtesy of the Lakefield Graham Carpentry Jr. C Chiefs.

Donaldson coached the Chiefs for 14 seasons across three different stints, from 1983 to 2008. He led the team to five Central Ontario Championships and two Ontario Championships. He also coached the Lakefield Midgets to an Ontario Championship in 1992.

The ceremony will take place before the game's opening faceoff on Sept. 16.

The Chiefs host the Amherstview Jets at 7 p.m.

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Lakefield Full Lawn Watering Ban Lifted: Annual Watering Restrictions Remain In Effect

Selwyn Township has lifted the Lakefield complete lawn watering ban for the Village of Lakefield but annual watering restrictions remain in effect for Lakefield and the Woodland Acres subdivision, announced on Thursday morning.

Photo courtesy of The Township of Selwyn.

This is in accordance with the Watering Restrictions By-law, aimed at helping to ensure an adequate water supply for all according to a press release.

Effective May 15 until further notice for Lakefield:

• Odd-numbered addresses: Water may be applied only on odd-numbered calendar days, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• Even-numbered addresses: Water may be applied only on even-numbered calendar days, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Watering Restrictions Effective June 1 until further notice for Woodland Acres:

• Odd-numbered addresses: Water may be used only on odd-numbered days, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

• Even-numbered addresses: Water may be used only on even-numbered days, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Non-compliance may result in a $50 surcharge applied to their respective water bill.

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Local Restauranteur Announces New Chinese Buffet to Be Opened In Peterborough

Susan Tung, local restaurateur and owner/founder of Hanoi House, is bringing back a favourite in a Chinese buffet to Peterborough, announced on her social media on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Susan Tung.

“When Covid happened, a bunch of restaurants had to adapt and a bunch had to close down because they couldn't adapt to the situation,” explained Tung. “Now that all that's over, it's time for me to bring this concept back.”

Tung is documenting her journey on her YouTube channel from the initial lease to the grand opening of the restaurant.

She has already discovered a location from a previously closed-down restaurant. Tung signed a five-year lease on her video and mentioned that she had already purchased some restaurant equipment from the previous owner.

Tung is no stranger to Chinese cuisine and operating restaurants of that style since it is her heritage. Her family had previously owned the Golden Wheel Restaurant in the Springville area for several years. It was sold after Tung’s parents had retired.

She opened her first restaurant, Hanoi House, on Hunter Street in early 2020. A second location opened at Lansdowne Street on Dec. 9 of the same year but consolidated all operations to the latter due to increasing overhead expenses incurred from running two restaurants compared to one in July 2022.

Tung kept the property on Hunter Street and opened NAKA Japanese in February of 2023. She sold the business to Emily Tan in early November of last year, allowing the former to focus on Hanoi House and her growing family.

Earlier this year, Tung launched her new catering company, Electric City Catering, in the spring.

A timeline, name and location for the new Chinese buffet have not been disclosed at this time.

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