Professional Wrestler Cody Deaner To Guest Speak At Local Elementary Schools

Through a sponsorship with the Kiwanis Club of Peterborough, Chris Gray, known professionally as TNA Wrestling’s Cody Deaner, is doing his sixth guest speaker tour of several Peterborough schools this February.

photo courtesy of the kiwanis club of peterborough, facebook.

Gray will speak at St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School and Kawartha Montessori School on Feb. 2, and St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School and Keith Wightman Public School on Feb. 3.

“We’re very excited to bring Chris back to Peterborough for another tour,” said Kiwanis Club of Peterborough Past-President Jeff Westlake. “His previous tours have been tremendously popular with both students and staff. This will bring the number of schools we’ve visited to twenty.”

Gray is a recommended speaker with the Canadian Student Leadership Association, who’s mission is ‘to support and encourage student leadership in Canada.’

“I’m delighted to be returning to Peterborough next month”, said Gray. “The partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Peterborough has been outstanding these last few years, and I’m eager to inspire area kids with my stories and message of ‘Dare to Dream Big.’”

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Two-Day Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic In Support of Easter Seals Coming To Peterborough

Easter Seals Ontario and the Peterborough Petes have teamed up to introduce the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic, a two-day event taking place on Mar. 11 and 12 at The Venue and the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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The Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic offers hockey fans the chance to play with former NHL greats in a two-game tournament, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the players during an exclusive VIP Draft Party on Mar. 11. The VIP Draft Party will take place at The Venue and give registered teams a chance to select an NHL alumnus to join their team.

Confirmed alumni for the Classic include Doug Gilmour, Gary Roberts and Brad May. A full list of alumni participating in the event will be released in the coming weeks.

On Mar. 12, the on-ice portion of the classic will begin, with each team guaranteed two games. Teams who register for the tournament will be provided with jerseys and socks. All games will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre before the Petes host the rival Oshawa Generals later that night.

To register for the tournament, each team is responsible for a $1,500 registration fee, as well as a fundraising minimum of $500 per player. Fundraising proceeds are in support of Easter Seals.

Interested teams can contact Jenn to register. Full details for the event can be found by visiting the website.

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City of Peterborough Invites Community To Review Draft Community Planning Permit By-Law

The City of Peterborough is inviting members of the public to review and provide feedback on the draft Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law through open houses and an online survey. 

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The draft CPP By-law, along with interactive mapping, is now available for public review online.

The CPP By-law will replace the City’s existing Zoning By-law and will establish new rules for how land can be used and what types of buildings can be developed across the City. 

Community members are encouraged to review the draft By-law and attend one of the in-person public open houses to learn more and share feedback. These are drop-in open houses, and no formal presentation will be provided.

In-Person Public Open House Schedule: 

• Jan. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St. 

• Jan. 29 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Queen Alexandra Community Centre (Activity Haven), 180 Barnardo Ave. 

• Feb. 4 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. 

• Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena Banquet Hall, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

Virtual Open House: 

A virtual Statutory Public Open House will be held on Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom. This session will include a presentation outlining the draft CPP By-law, followed by a question-and-answer period. Those wishing to attend can find details via Eventbrite. The meeting will be recorded and posted online following the presentation.  

In addition to attending an open house, community members can provide feedback through an online survey from Jan. 28 to Feb. 13.

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Rotary Club of Peterborough Launches 40th Annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim Fundraising Campaign

The Rotary Club of Peterborough has launched the 40th annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim campaign, with an ambitious fundraising goal of $1.5 million.

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This year’s theme is 1986, the year the Carl Oake Rotary Swim was founded, and organizers are encouraging those participating in the swim to dress in their 80’s attire.

“Our goal is to reach and surpass more that $1.5 million in support of Easter Seals, The YMCA’s Strong Kids Program and Rotary projects,” said Rotarian and swim committee co-chair Ken Seim.

The 40th annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim is taking place Feb. 27 at the YMCA of Central East Ontario, 123 Aylmer Street South, at 7 a.m.

Donors and participants are encouraged to sign up and/or donate at their website.

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Peterborough Folk Festival Kicks Off 37th Year With Celebration Concert and Emerging Artist Award Submissions

The Peterborough Folk Festival (PFF) has opened its Emerging Artist Award submissions, kicking off its 37th year with a celebration concert featuring previous award recipients at Market Hall.

Previous award RECIPIENTS (from left to right): Jeanne Truax (2025), VANCAMP (2024) and Irish Millie (2023). photo courtesy of the peterborough folk festival.

The PFF Emerging Artist Award strives to invest in upcoming local talent in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The award has helped launch the careers of Canadian names such as Serena Ryder, Kelly McMichael, Benj Rowland, Irish Millie, Calvin Bakelaar (VANCAMP) and Jeanne Truax.

The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) supplements the award with the $1,000 PMBA Lynn Morris Memorial Award, and the Electric Alchemy Recording Studio provides the artist with recording and production of a single.

Submissions for PFF’s Emerging Artist Award are being accepted online until Feb. 20.

Celebrating the impact of the PFF Emerging Artist Program, PFF is hosting a concert Jan. 23 at Market Hall. The event will feature performances from recent award recipients Irish Millie (2023 recipient), VANCAMP (2024 recipient) and Jeanne Truax (2025 recipient).

Tickets are available on the Market Hall website.

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PTBO Swim Club Makes Strides At 2026 Beast Cup

The PTBO Swim Club made a big splash across the competitive swimming community at this year’s Beast Cup in Belleville Jan. 10 and 11, having a weekend filled with fast swims, podium finishes and record-breaking results.

photo courtesy of the ptbo swim club.

Across all events, PTBO Swim Club swimmers amassed an impressive 73 medals, including 29 gold, 22 silver and 22 bronze.

“These results reflect not only individual excellence but also a collective team effort built on dedication, preparation and support from coaches and teammates alike,” said PTBO Swim Club in a press release.

Leading the way were four swimmers who earned Individual High Point Awards in their respective age groups:

• Benjamin Korkus – 10 Years & Under Male

• Olivia Jones – 13-14 Year Old Female

• Owen Stainton – 13-14 Year Old Male

• Makenzie Decloux – 15 Years & Over Female

Strong runner-up finishes included:

• Thea Ingram – 10 Years & Under Female

• Sebastian Matamoros – 11-12 Year Old Male

All photos courtesy of the PTBO Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the PTBO Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the PTBO Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the PTBO Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the PTBO Swim Club.

In addition to individual awards, several swimmers achieved championship milestones. Decloux, Jones and Stainton all qualified for the Ontario Age Group Championships in multiple events as a result of their performances. Decloux also secured qualification for the Ontario Swimming Championships taking place in July.

Decloux added another accomplishment to her meet by setting a new PTBO Swim Club record in the Women’s 15 Years & Over Short Course 100 metre Individual Medley. Her time of 1:08.83 shattered the previous club record of 1:11.10, which had stood since 2001 and was set by Jacquelyn Craft.

“Breaking a record that had remained untouched for more than two decades was a defining moment of the meet and a testament to Decloux’s hard work and progression,” said PTBO Swim Club.

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Peterborough Petes Fall To Ottawa 67’s 5-2 During Third Game In Three Days

The Peterborough Petes were in the Nation’s Capital Sunday for their third game in three days, ultimately falling to the Ottawa 67’s with a final score of 5-2.

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Masen Johnston led the way for the Petes, making 41 saves in the loss. Braydon McCallum scored the first Petes goal, while Kieron Walton scored his fourth goal in four games. Garrett Frazer and Aiden Young picked up an assist each in the game.

While the first period saw no goals from either team, McCallum opened the scoring for the Petes early in the second. The 67’s finished out the period with three goals by Kaleb Dietsch, Thomas Vandenberg and Nic Sima.

In the third, Ottawa’s Spencer Bowes continued the lead for the 67’s, while Walton scored for the Petes later in the period. The 67’s closed out the game with another goal from Sima, wrapping the evening up with a final score of 5-2.

The Petes are back in action on Thursday when they host the Saginaw Spirit. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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51-Year-Old Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Vehicle Found Stuck In Snowbank

A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges after his vehicle was found stuck in a snowbank Saturday night.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a call came in about a vehicle stuck in an snowbank at Parkhill Road West and Aylmer Street. Officers on general patrol also spotted the vehicle and stopped to assist the driver who was trying to shovel out.  During discussions with the driver, the officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 51-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

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

He was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 24.

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City of Peterborough Lifts Significant Weather Event Declaration Monday

The City of Peterborough has announced it will lift its Significant Weather Event declaration Monday at 3 p.m.

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The City declared a Significant Weather Event on Thursday as over the past several days, the City experienced significant snowfall accumulation and icy conditions.

During a snowstorm, when snow-clearing operations are underway, no parking is permitted on any City street. The penalty for interfering with snow clearing is $80, and vehicles may be towed. If towing occurs, the vehicle owner is responsible for all towing related fees. Snow-clearing operations typically take place between midnight and 8 a.m.  

For more information on the City’s winter weather rules and restrictions, visit the website.

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Petes Secure A Shutout Win Over Niagara IceDogs In Front Of 13th Sold-Out Home Game This Season

Kieron Walton scores the lone goal for the Peterborough Petes as they took on the Niagara IceDogs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Saturday.

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Easton Rye stopped all 25 shots he faced for his second career shutout. The win was Rye’s 23rd of the season, tying him for the league lead. Walton scored the lone goal for the Petes, giving him a goal in all three games since being acquired from the Sudbury Wolves. Adam Novotný and Carson Cameron both picked up an assist in the win.

The goal was scored in the first, while the rest of the game saw no further goals from either team.

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