Peterborough Petes Forward Selected to 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

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Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný was selected to compete for Team CHL in the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge being held on Nov. 25 to 26.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 6-6-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The event sees the top 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) face off against the U.S. National Under-18 Team.

It will be a two-game series hosted by the Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes on Nov. 25 at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome and Nov. 26 at Lethbridge’s VisitLethbridge.com Arena.

Novotný is joining 21 other players from across the CHL.

The Kobylice, Czechia native currently sits first on the Petes in goals with seven and second in points with 13 in 14 games played.

“The CHL USA Prospects Challenge is a tremendous opportunity for our top draft-eligible players to compete against elite competition from the U.S. National Under-18 Team while showcasing the strength of our player development system across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL,” said Dan MacKenzie, CHL president. “We’re proud of each of these players for earning this opportunity and congratulate them on being selected to represent the CHL at this prestigious event, which shines a light on the next generation of NHL talent.”

“The Team CHL coaching staff is thrilled to have such a deep, talented roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge,” said Willie Desjardins, Team CHL head coach. “We look forward to coaching the best of the best players from across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.”

The 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge will be broadcast live across Canada on TSN and RDS, with Game One in Calgary on Nov. 25 and Game Two in Lethbridge on Nov. 26. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. on both nights.

Peterborough play next on their Halloween game this Thursday as they host the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Transit Makes Seasonal Updates to Route 7 and Route 9 Starting Sunday

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Peterborough Transit is making adjustments to Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill starting Sunday.

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Lansdowne will follow the winter route, travelling over the Maria Street bridge rather than the covered bridge at the Peterborough Lift Lock. Until spring, Route 7 will operate along Rogers Street and Maria Street between Hunter Street East and Ashburnham Drive.

To support this seasonal change, the following bus stops will be in use for the winter season:

  • Rogers Street at Sophia Street for southbound trips 

  • Maria Street at Armour Road for eastbound trips 

The following stops that are served by Route 7 in the spring and summer will be temporarily suspended: 

  • Hunter Street at Times Square (this stop will continue to be served by Route 4 Weller) 

  • Hunter Street at Lift Lock 

  • Ashburnham Drive at Lift Lock 

  • Ashburnham Drive at Maniece Avenue 

Starting Monday, a new weekday afternoon trip will be added to Route 9 Parkhill to support student boardings from St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in response to afternoon peak ridership. The trip will depart from the Parkhill stop on Medical Drive at 2:30 p.m., continuing to Gzowski College at Trent University.  

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Saturday's Peterborough Petes Game Changes Start Time to 4:05 P.M. Due to World Series

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The Ontario Hockey League has changed the start time of the Peterborough Petes’s game this Saturday with the visiting Kingston Frontenacs to 4:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, announced on Tuesday morning.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 6-6-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The game was previously scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m.

This time change avoids any overlap between Saturday’s Petes game and a potential World Series Game 7 between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Even if the World Series does not get to seven games, the time change remains is in effect.

Peterborough play next on their Halloween game this Thursday as they host the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Two Break-and-Enter Incidents

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A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with two recent break-and-enter incidents.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Aylmer Street about an unwanted person. They located a man matching the description given to police and recognized that he was also wanted in connection with a break-and-enter and theft from vehicles.

On Monday, a call was received about a break-and-enter at a business in the Water Street and Charlotte Street area, where a door was damaged and some items were taken.

On Oct. 21, officers were called about a man breaking into vehicles near George Street and Sherbrooke Street before fleeing the area. One vehicle was damaged.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft Under $5,000

  • Mischief Under $5,000

  • Break, Enter a Place - Commit Indictable Offence

  • Mischief - Destroys or Damages Property

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x4

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

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City Opens Applications For Low Income Property Tax Assistance For 2025/26

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Applications are available for the City of Peterborough Low Income Senior and Low Income Property Tax Assistance Program.

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Qualifying applicants will receive a $414 tax credit on their tax accounts which will be applied to the February 2026 interim tax bill. Applicants who previously received more than a $414 credit will receive their pre-existing credit amount. 

Applicants can apply under one of the following qualifications:

  1. Low Income Senior aged 65 years or older.

  2. Low Income Senior aged 55-64 years of age.

  3. Low Income Disabled Person receiving benefits under the ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program).

Applications are available on the City’s website at peterborough.ca/TaxAssistance or the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N. Residents who received tax credits in 2025 will automatically receive a 2026 Property Tax Assistance application in the mail.

The deadline for submitting this application is Feb. 6.

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Trent University Faculty Association and Trent University Reach Tentative Agreement

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Trent University and the Trent University Faculty Association’s negotiating teams (TUFA) have reached a tentative settlement on a new collective agreement, announced on Friday.

TUFA represents over 330 faculty members at Trent University. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

According to a press release, both teams have agreed to recommend the tentative settlement to their respective parties.

Details will follow from TUFA regarding a meeting to ratify the agreement at a later time. The settlement is also subject to ratification by the University’s Board of Governors.

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Local Embroidery's Custom Jacket Showcased By Toronto Blue Jays's Pitcher's Girlfriend

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Local embroidery brand Petals & Thread has gotten some World Series attention, as one of its custom jackets was highlighted during Game One of the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Shannon Bryant, Petals & Thread founder with the finished design of the custom jacket. Screenshot.

Taylor Frick, the girlfriend of Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage was spotted wearing the custom jacket during Game One of the World Series. It was featured in Sports Illustrated in an article published on Friday.

Petals & Thread founder Shannon Bryant says moments like this make her work extra meaningful.

“Seeing one of our jackets at the World Series was surreal,” said Bryant. “Our brand was built from a love of storytelling through embroidery and to see that story reach this level is something I’ll never forget.”

Bryant posted an Instagram reel unveiling the finished jacket, tagging Frick.

The latter commented the following on the reel:

“The best of the best!!! You deserve all the recognition 🤍🤍 couldn’t be happier!”

After receiving the jacket, Bryant posted a photo of herself with it on her Instagram story.

Frick posting an Instagram story of her with the custom jacket and thanking Petals & Thread. Screenshot.

The World Series is tied at one piece in the best-of-seven series. Game three is in Los Angeles starting at 8 p.m. at Dodger Stadium.

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Two Fleming Phoenix Women Given Provincial Recognition For Their Athletic Abilities

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Ashley Smith and Shelby Hubert of the Fleming Phoenix Women’s Rugby Sevens team have received provincial recognition from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) for their athletic abilities this season, as recognized on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Smith was one of 13 student-athletes from across the province recognized as a League All-Star. Hubert was named as one of the eight members of the OCAA Women’s Rugby Sevens League All-Rookie Team.

Smith is a second-year student in the Resource Drilling Technician program at the Frost campus in Lindsay and a native of Ravenna, Ontario. She was a wing on the Phoenix Varsity Women’s Rugby Sevens Team. During her second season on the team, Smith played in all 14 games and scored two tries.

Hubert is a Bowmanville native in her first year of Fleming’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program. She also played wing in all 14 games played.

Hubert had a background in football and used those skills to transition to rugby. Fleming says her athleticism and superior tackling ability made her a highly effective player.

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Peterborough Petes Split Weekend Road Trip Against Greyhounds and Wolves

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The Peterborough Petes split their weekend road games, defeating the Soo Greyhounds in overtime on Friday but falling to the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 6-6-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Bob Davies and the Soo Greyhounds.

The Petes continued their northern road trip in Sault Ste. Marie to take on the Soo Greyhounds. Aiden Young tied the game with just over two minutes left in the third period before Matthew Soto scored in overtime to give the Petes a 4-3 win.

Adam Novotny led the way for the Petes, scoring and adding an assist. Braydon McCallum, Aiden Young, and Matthew Soto scored, while Carson Cameron, Brennan Faulkner, Colin Fitzgerald, Yanis Lutz, Matthew Perreault, and Genc Ula all picked up an assist. Easton Rye stopped 27/30 for his sixth win of the season.

Peterborough were in Sudbury to wrap up their three-game northern road trip with a matinee matchup against the Wolves. The Wolves won the game 8-2.

Gerry DiCunzolo scored his first OHL goal in the game, while Adam Levac added a short-handed goal. Braydon McCallum and Matthew Perreault each had an assist in the game.

The Petes return home for their Halloween game on Thursday as they host the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Holiday Night Market, Kawartha Home and Health Care, Living Local Marketplace and Community Futures Peterborough

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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…

There’s a Holiday Night Market in the works.

As part of the First Friday series, this one will be on Dec. 5 in the Bankers Commons Courtyard off Water Street. It will be a cozy evening of hot beverages, food, live music, handmade art, and some of Peterborough’s most creative vendors. The event is presented by First Friday Peterborough, The Neighbourhood Vintage, the DBIA and the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.

Kawartha Home and Health Care Services have a new location at 347 Pido Rd. in Unit 17.

They provide compassionate and professional home healthcare tailored to meet the needs of local individuals and families. Locally owned and operated for a decade, they take pride in enhancing the quality of life for their clients with personalized care that ensures safety and comfort at home.

Living Local Marketplace is temporarily moving to a new holiday home at Horlings Garden Centre, located at 3056 Lakefield Rd.

This new space offers room for things like a full range of ready-to-gift baskets, a bright corporate gifting studio, and more space to sip, shop and celebrate. They will be back at their Chemong and Milroy location after Christmas.

Community Futures is launching Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition, a hands-on workshop series.

It will kick off Jan. 21 with Ideation and Business Planning with Allison Adam, followed by Marketing and Branding with Rose Terry on Feb. 4, and concluding with Funding and Cash Flow with Braden Clark on Feb. 18. The workshops are free, but space is limited. Sign up at communityfuturespeterborough.ca.

As Joel Wiebe’s last Business Beat, he leaves us these words:

“I have really enjoyed doing the Business Beat for the last two years, but it is time for me to move on. Stu Harrison left some big shoes to fill writing this column every week for the previous 22 years. I know Brenda Whitehead and the team at the Chamber are going to do a great job with the Business Beat moving forward. I’d like to thank the media partners that have given us free space to run this column every week to promote what’s happening in our local business community. I love working with local businesses who do so much to create the fabric of our community with delicious treats, creative services, and some really unique products. And thanks to all the readers and viewers and all your feedback over the last couple years. Farewell!”

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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