Matthew Soto's Five-Point Night Gives Peterborough the Win Over Rival Oshawa Generals

Matthew Soto helped the Petes prevail during OHL Rivalry Week with five points en route to a 7-3 win over the Oshawa Generals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 4-4-0-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes coughed up the opening goal as they turned over the puck in their own zone and Brooks Rogowski wristed one home for a 1-0 lead just 2:47 into the period.

It took almost 13 minutes but Peterborough got the equalizer after Brennan Falkner had a turnaround bid from the high slot and scored for a tie game. Soto had the primary assist from a rebound shot. It took 67 seconds for the Petes to strike again as Soto had a breakaway shorthanded and got it above the pad for a 2-1 lead after the first period.

Peterborough kept rolling as Kaden McGregor got a juicy rebound from a Gerry DiCunzolo shot and the former buried it home for his second goal of the season. Adam Novotný got on the scoreboard just under six minutes later after pouncing on a rebound from a Thanasi Marentette point shot. He scored to make it 4-1 and Soto got the secondary assist on the play. Vadim Smirnov got one back for the Generals late in the period and it was a 4-2 game after two frames.

Soto found the back of the net just 17 seconds into the final period with a tip-in from a James Petrovski cross-crease pass. He struck again after a loose puck rebound found the back of his stick. He got it past the goaltender with a backhand shot from one knee for the hat trick and fifth point of the night. Peterborough kepts pouring it on as Novotný wristed one home from inside the faceoff circle for his second of the game. The Generals tacked one on late but the Petes easily left the Memorial Centre with a 7-3 win.

The Petes continue the OHL’s Rivalry Week on Saturday when they host the Ottawa 67’s. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired and Careless Driving After Causing Collision

A 31-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges, including impaired driving, after a collision on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 4:10 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue about a collision. Officers learned that there was concern that the male driver of one of the vehicles was impaired and that the vehicle with that driver had been driven away from the scene by a passenger. There were no injuries in the collision.

Through investigation, officers located the vehicle that had left the scene and spoke with both the passenger and the male driver. During the conversation, officers noticed signs of impairment in the driver. Police further learned that the male driving the vehicle had given police a false name, was wanted on five warrants (failing to appear for court, breach of probation, failing to comply with release order and theft under $5,000) and had an indefinite driving disqualification as well as a driving suspension.

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Driving while under suspension X2 (Highway Traffic Act)

• Careless driving (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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Peterborough's Tim Jeffries Brings His Dino Extravaganza Tour Home to St. James United Church On Oct. 25.

Entrepreneur Tim Jeffries is excited to bring his national tour back home to Peterborough as he brings his ‘The World of Dinosaurs’ tour to St. James United Church on Oct. 25.

In 2024, Jeffries held over 50 talks across Canada and this year he expanded his tour to include PEI and Newfoundland in his cross-Canada tour, with more expansion already booked for 2026. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Jeffries will be bringing an extensive collection of real dinosaur bones with him, including T. rex teeth, Triceratops horns, Diplodocus vertebrae, Saurolophus Eggs and more.

The museum’s collection so far houses over 350 dinosaur bones and counting as he is in Alberta for fossil hunting.

“It is important to me to recognize the importance of my community and a great way to do that is to let them have the first look at the dinosaur fossils I find. But also, this lecture will have the most dinosaur bones on display that any other lecture so far,” said Jeffries. “It is important to me to help spark curiosity and inspire wonder and dinosaurs defiantly do that.”

The presentation will cover how dinosaurs ruled the planet, including facts about some of its most well-known species and how some of them survived the asteroid impact. A fully interactive museum presentation that informs, involves, and inspires all attendees.

Jeffries is a recent graduate of Community Future Peterborough’s Starter Company Plus program. He is grateful for what he has learned as he expands his business across Canada.

“This program and its team have been such a game changer for me,” he said. “I am so grateful for the guidance that I am receiving that is helping my company grow to something I couldn’t have even dreamed for myself.”

Tickets are $10 per Adult, $5 per Child or $20 for a Family.

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Trent Excalibur Men's Soccer Ends Their Season With a 3-1 Playoff Loss to the Carleton Ravens

The Trent Excalibur men’s soccer team’s 2025-26 season came to an end after being downed by the Carleton Ravens, 3-1 at TAGG Park in Ottawa on Wednesday night.

Excalibur goalkeeper Owen Schultz was Trent’s player of the match, making 13 saves on 16 Ravens shots. The team finished with five shots on goal. Photo courtesy of Trent Excalibur.

The Ravens squad took control early with goals in the 15th and 20th minutes to take a 2-0 lead. Trent could have been in a bigger hole but was saved by a few posts.

The gExcalibur cut the lead in half in the 35th minute with their first playoff marker since 2016 as Oliver Parratt capitalized on a Ravens turnover and put a low strike into the back of the net. The half ended with Carleton holding a 2-1 advantage. 

Trent was more offensive in the second half with several narrow misses but Carleton was able to hold off the attack. Eventually, the Ravens found a hole in the 78th minute to extend their lead to 3-1 and hold on for the victory.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault After Spitting on An Employee

A 28-year-old Peterborough man on probation is facing charges including assault after an incident on Wednesday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 6:50 a.m., officers were called to a business in the Lansdowne Street and The Parkway area. They learned that a man was asked to leave the store and spat at an employee before exiting. Officers located a man matching the description given to police a short distance away and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Fail to comply with probation X3

The accused is currently bound by three probation orders with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

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Trent and PCHC Partner For New Community Health Outreach Vehicle to Increase Access to Primary Care

A new donor-funded Community Health Outreach vehicle, coordinated between Trent University and the Peterborough Community Health Centre (PCHC), has been unveiled to the public to deliver primary care services to rural and Indigenous communities in Peterborough County, as announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Following a successful first-year pilot, Trent and PCHC aim to increase funding for the initiative, expanding the range of services, increasing the number of communities reached, and involving students from additional disciplines such as social work. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The vehicle also provides experiential learning opportunities for Trent/Fleming School of Nursing students according to Dr. Hugo Lehmann, dean of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing.

“The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing is dedicated to educating nurses who can adapt to changing environments and deliver care where it is needed. The Community Health Outreach vehicle embodies that vision,” he said. “By partnering with PCHC and through the generosity of our donors to Trent’s Momentous Campaign, we are advancing access to healthcare for Indigenous, rural, and underserved populations while ensuring our students gain the experience to become leaders in equitable healthcare.” 

Operating two days per week, the vehicle will serve Havelock, Ennismore and Hiawatha First Nation as a first-year pilot. It is staffed by a nurse practitioner and eight second-year Trent/Fleming Nursing students per academic term. The vehicle will provide drop-in services for acute and chronic conditions and offer well-child visits, harm reduction supplies, safer sex supplies and education. 

The project launches at a critical time, as Ontario faces an ongoing shortage of family doctors and primary care providers, an issue felt acutely in rural regions according to Ashley Safar, PCHC executive director.

“The demand for health care in Peterborough is greater than ever. Our mission is to meet people where they are, addressing not just medical needs but the broader social factors that impact health. The Community Health Outreach vehicle is exactly the kind of low-barrier, community-based care our centre is committed to providing,” she said. “We’re able to expand access to primary care and ensure more people receive the timely, equitable care they deserve.” 

“Students gain so much by serving directly in communities and by being immersed in the realities of frontline health care,” explained Erinne Stevens, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing nurse practitioner. “The Community Health Outreach vehicle will allow students to build clinical expertise while also learning what it means to provide care that is accessible, responsive, and rooted in community.”

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Peterborough Petes Sign Defenceman to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement From 2023 Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes have signed defenceman Calum Hartnell to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced on Wednesday evening.

Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed Calum Hartnell to a Scholarship and Development Agreement,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Calum had a strong season last year with Carleton Place, making his debut with the Petes later in the year. He has shown throughout his time in Peterborough that he has the qualities that we’re looking for, both on and off the ice.”

The 2007-born defenceman was originally selected by the Petes in the 10th round, 193rd overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he played in 52 games for the Carleton Place Canadians of the CCHL, scoring three goals and adding 17 assists for 20 points.

Over the past two seasons, Hartnell has played in five games for the Petes, making his OHL debut in Brantford on March 1 of this year.

The Petes are back in action for the OHL’s  Rivalry Week on Thursday when they host the Oshawa Generals. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Picketing at Fleming College Ends; Support Staff Return to Work Thursday

After a five-week strike, Ontario colleges and full-time support staff have reached a tentative agreement as strikes and picketing are ending immediately with employees returning to work on Thursday.

The strike encompassed full-time support workers at 24 colleges across the province. File Photo.

Mediator William Kaplan, over a weekend-long private mediation session, help break a bargaining impasse. This led to a tentative settlement between the College Employer Council (CEC), representing Ontario colleges, and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), representing the 10,000 striking employees.

“Support staff play an important role in our colleges, supporting operations and contributing to student success. We are grateful to have them back to work,” said Graham Lloyd, CEC CEO. “The past five weeks of the strike have been challenging for everyone involved.”

The tentative agreement is still subject to the union members’ ratification by Nov. 4.

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Peterborough Petes Kaden McGregor Announced to Canada White Roster For U17 World Challenge

Peterborough Petes forward Kaden McGregor has been named to the roster for Canada White at the upcoming 2025 U17 World Challenge in Truro, N.S. from Nov. 2-8, announced by Hockey Canada on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very excited for Kaden to be able to represent Canada at the upcoming U17 World Challenge,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for him to compete with some of the top talent in the 2009 age group from around the world. We know that this experience will be very beneficial for him moving forward.”

The Braeside native was selected first overall by the Petes in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, winning the Jack Ferguson Award as the draft’s first selection. McGregor played in four games for the Petes, making his debut on Oct. 2. He scored his first goal in a 5-2 win over the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Oct. 9.

In July, Kaden was invited to Hockey Canada’s U17 National Development Camp in Oakville, along with Petes 2025 second-round pick Kieran Raynor.

McGregor will be joined on Canada White by Alex Darling, Petes video coach and assistant to the General Manager. Darling was named Video Coach for Canada White on July 15.

Canada White kicks off the 2025 U17 World Challenge on Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. AST when they take on Sweden.

The Petes are back in action for the OHL’s  Rivalry Week on Thursday when they host the Oshawa Generals. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Man Becomes Millionaire With LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw From Sept. 10

Peterborough’s Clifford Rashotte can call himself a millionaire after winning $1 million from LOTTO 6/49’s Gold Ball Draw on Sept.10, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

The 73-year-old has been playing LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX for over 20 years. The father of two and grandfather of one says he plays his own numbers, based on family birthdays and anniversaries.

“I was checking my email while in bed, half-asleep, when I saw a message from OLG,” said Rashotte. “I told myself I didn’t win anything and went back to sleep. When I checked again later, I froze.”

He shared the news with his wife and brother, who didn’t believe it at first.

“It was crazy,” explained Rashotte. “I was just so happy and in total disbelief.”

He says he plans to invest his windfall and complete some home renovations.

“You never think it’ll happen to you until it does,” said Rashotte.

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