YWCA's Walk a Mile In Their Shoes Event Raises Over $38,000 to Support Those Who Experienced Gender-Based Violence

To maintain support for victims of gender-based violence, the YWCA’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event raised $38,341.71.

Men and Women participated in the downtown walk on Friday Afternoon. Several men sported red high heels in solidarity for the cause. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“This is more than we ever could have hoped for and we are beyond grateful to all who helped make this possible,” said Sarah Perkins, YWCA philanthropy communications coordinator.

Groups or individuals could sign up and raise funds for the YWCA prior to the march. The funding supports the YWCA’s Journey of Care which covers its signature programs and services offered.

“(It covers) The shelter —which is open 24 hours a day, — supportive counselling, transitional housing support, our family court support program and a hub on Mondays that a lot of organizations participate in,” said Kim Dolan, YWCA executive director.

Roughly 70 people joined in the downtown march on Friday afternoon. It started at Confederation Square and circuited back after turning onto King and Water Street.

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Paws for a Cause as LAWS Doggie Dash Returns to Lakefield June 14

By Scott Arnold

Dogs, walkers and animal lovers will take over Lakefield next month as the LAWS Doggie Dash returns to raise funds for animals in need.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is gearing up for the third annual Doggie Dash on Sunday, June 14 at Isabel Morris Park, bringing together community members and their four-legged companions for a day of fundraising and family fun.

The event supports the rescue, rehabilitation, medical care and adoption efforts carried out by LAWS, which operates as a non-profit animal shelter without government funding. Organizers say community events like Doggie Dash play an important role in helping continue care for local animals.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

Participants can register individually or as teams and are asked to raise a minimum of $100. Each participant will receive a personalized fundraising page to collect donations. Organizers also note that people without dogs are encouraged to take part.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

Walkers can choose between 1.5-kilometre and 2.5-kilometre routes through Lakefield, with local performers Betty Baker and Washboard Hank leading the way. Registration begins at noon, opening remarks start at 12:30 pm and the walk gets underway at 1 pm.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

The event continues after the walk with an afternoon of activities at Isabel Morris Park. Live music from Caitlin O’Connor and The Detention Club is planned alongside food vendors including The Vine and Ghost Taco, family games, artisans and community vendors.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

Visitors will also have a chance to bid on silent auction items donated by local businesses and supporters, with prizes including Blue Jays tickets, a round of golf at Wildfire Golf Club, gift certificates, camping gear and more.

LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)

Organizers say the event is designed to bring the community together while helping ensure LAWS can continue responding to the growing need for animal support across the region.

Participants can register through the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society website.

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City Council Endorses Waste Management Plan To Improve Cleanliness Throughout Peterborough

City Council has endorsed an initiative to improve the cleanliness of parks, streets, the downtown core, and other public spaces through a coordinated program of waste management, public education, compliance and enforcement at its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The initiative will include actions such as:

• Increasing the bi-weekly bag limit to eight bags from the current limit of four bags for residential collection areas, until Dec. 31, 2027

• A communication and engagement campaign

• A targeted surveillance camera pilot at selected parks and public space locations

• Improvements to the public reporting process for illegal dumping and improper waste set-out

• Targeted outreach to landlords, property managers, the DBIA, and multi-residential properties to support collection education

• Removing the fee for Large Article Collection

• Reducing the fee for a green bin cart from the current rate of $88.49 per unit to $35.40 per unit

• Resuming enforcement activities that had been paused for unattributed/orphaned garbage on boulevards within the area bounded by and including Park Street, McDonnel Street, Water Street and Sherbrooke Street

• Requesting that Canadian Pacific railway respond to and action the request from the City to remove all waste material from their corridors and implement a report and response program for timely cleaning response

According to the City, the goal of the review that led to the recommendations was to identify strategies to reduce friction within the waste management system and to make the movement of waste from the city's homes and businesses as simple as possible, thereby anticipating a reduction in inappropriate waste-disposal behaviours.

The City says a complication of this goal is that the blue bin program is now operated by the province. They continue to state that, without direct control, and as much as blue bin and recycling collection are important parts of the overall service, issues with service levels and consistency are beyond the staff’s control.

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TASSS Student Named Recipient of H.O.P.E. Bursary 2026 Steve Montador Bursary

Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School (TASSS) student Clare Hutchinson has been named the recipient of Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation’s (GPHSF) and Helping Others Participate Equally’s (HOPE) 2026 Steve Montador Bursary, announced on Tuesday.

(From left to right) Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director; Kristine McCracken, TASSS Coach and teacher; Clare Hutchinson, TASSS student and Mike Keating of H.O.P.E. Photo courtesy of Susan Owen and GPHSF.

The H.O.P.E. Bursary, in honour of Steve Montador, was established to support students transitioning from high school to college/university who suffer the long-term effects of a sports-related concussion and require a reduced academic course load due to injury.

Over the past three years, Hutchinson has suffered concussions while playing several sports. This includes wrestling, hockey and rugby. These concussions have effectively ended her ability to play contact sports. She continues to be physically active, playing several non-contact sports and coaching Rugby.

“Through it all, she has demonstrated a strong work ethic, resiliency and leadership, both on and off the field,” said Kristing McCraken, TASSS coach and teacher. “She is resilient and adaptable; if she couldn’t be on the field, she would support in another way. That’s Clare, a true leader that supports her team in whatever capacity she can.”

Hutchinson plans to attend Georgian College to become a Paramedic in the fall.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Assault After Throwing Rock at Residents On Their Property

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges, including assault, after an incident involving the suspect throwing a rock at residents on Monday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3 p.m., officers were made aware of an unwanted person on a property in the Hunter Street and Bethune Street area. They learned that the person was not to have any contact with the residents and that when they tried to chase him off, the suspect threw a rock at them before fleeing the area.

Officers located a man matching the description given to police in the George Street and Simcoe Street area a short time later and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is currently bound by an undertaking to stay away from the residence as well as the people who live there.

They are being held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Residents Encouraged to Verify Unexpected Requests for Home Access or Payment

Residents are being advised to exercise caution following reports of unsolicited phone calls and door-to-door visits from individuals claiming to represent Water Services or the City of Peterborough.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

According to a press release, City staff do not proactively contact residents to request unscheduled access to a home for water heater inspections. Staff attend a property only when service has been requested by the resident, when an appointment has been arranged in advance or when a notice has been provided for related work. 

The City says it has also received a report of individuals going door to door, claiming to collect payment for overdue accounts. City staff do not collect payments for overdue water accounts at residents’ homes. 

For your protection, residents should not provide access to their home, personal information, banking information, credit card information or payment to anyone making an unsolicited request. Residents should also be cautious of anyone demanding immediate action, payment or access to their home. 

Anyone who receives an unexpected call or visit claiming to be from the City should verify the request by calling 705-742-7777 using publicly available contact information before taking any action. 

Residents who believe they may have been targeted by fraud or who have shared personal or financial information should contact the police and their financial institution.

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Night of Champions Celebration Caps Off Memorable Season for U11AA Peterborough Petes

By Scott Arnold

The U11AA Peterborough Petes are still celebrating a championship season after taking part in a special Night of Champions event at the Hockey Hall of Fame following their Red Hats victory earlier this year.

U11AA Peterborough petes at jays game (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

The team and their families travelled to Toronto on Saturday for an after-hours celebration at the Hockey Hall of Fame, marking their successful season and “Red Hats” Ontario championship win from March.

U11AA Peterborough petes winning ontario championship in march (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

U11AA Peterborough petes at hockey hall of fame (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

U11AA Peterborough petes at hockey hall of fame (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

Before heading to the Hall of Fame, the group also took in a Toronto Blue Jays game, making it a full day of celebration for players, coaches and families. Approximately 60 people attended the trip.

U11AA Peterborough petes at jays game (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

U11AA Peterborough petes at jays game (Photo courtesy of hayley vogler)

The season-ending celebration also came with another reason for excitement as all 17 players from this year's U11AA squad are expected to return together next season at the U12AA level.

The championship roster featured Jack Coveney, Jantzen Taylor, Ronan Goselin, Kaden Grills, Luke Lipscombe, Lucy Christie, Jonathan Dewhurst, Jonah Vogler, Charlie Clements, Jackson Faught, Gavin Thomas, Mason Smith, Oscar Selby, Case Hedges, Nash Bloomfield, Brandon Devereaux and Nash Prentice.

Behind the bench, Bobby Christie served as head coach with assistant coaches Jeremy Heffernan, Mark Prentice and Steve Thomas. Jeff Taylor was the team's trainer, while Hayley Vogler served as manager.

With the entire roster returning next season, the Petes will now look to build on a year that ended with a championship and one memorable celebration to match.

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Super South End Garage Sale Set to Keep Peterborough Yard Sale Season Rolling

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough’s busy yard sale season is continuing with another community-wide event as the Super South End Garage Sale prepares to bring bargain hunters and neighbours together next weekend.

Super south end garage sale set for june 6th

After large turnouts for the East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale earlier this month and the Gilmour Street Garage Sale last weekend, attention is now shifting south for the next major community sale.

The Super South End Garage Sale is scheduled for June 6 from 8 am to 1 pm and aims to turn the area into a destination for shoppers searching for everything from household items and clothing to toys, décor and hidden treasures.

Organizers say the event is about more than clearing out unwanted items. It is also designed to bring neighbours together and create a fun community atmosphere throughout the South End.

Residents can register their homes to be included on an official event map that will be shared ahead of the sale, making it easier for visitors to plan their route.

map of homes taking part in the super south end garage sale

Interest is already building, with 25 homes registered so far and more expected to join before sale day.

list of participating addresses for the super south end garage sale

For anyone who enjoys treasure hunting or simply exploring neighbourhood garage sales, another Peterborough-wide stop is quickly taking shape.

Anyone interested in getting their home registered to take part in the Super South End Garage Sale can do so by filling out the online form.

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Peterborough Power Strike Gold at 2026 Ontario Cup

By Scott Arnold

A championship performance and another trip to the podium made for a successful weekend for Peterborough Power basketball teams at the 2026 Ontario Cup.

u16 peterborough power gold medal winning team (photo via facebook @pybabasketball)

The U16 Peterborough Power boys are bringing home gold after defeating Cambridge 69-61 in the championship game. The final was played at Glenview Park in Cambridge as part of the tournament hosted by the KW Vipers.

The team celebrated the title after putting together a strong tournament run, with the organization praising the players' grit, hustle and determination from the opening tip to the final buzzer.

The championship effort also drew recognition for the coaching staff, with thanks extended for their leadership and commitment to developing athletes both on and off the court. Families and supporters were also credited for helping fuel the team's run.

Peterborough nearly added a second gold medal to the weekend.

The U15 Peterborough Power squad earned silver after a hard-fought battle in the championship game, falling 72-62 to Burloak Elite James of Burlington.

u15 peterborough power silver medalists (photo via facebook @pybabasketball)

With gold and silver brought back to the city, the weekend delivered another strong showing for the Peterborough Youth Basketball Association.

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Boardwalk Board Game Lounge Taking Kids On Imaginative Journey This Summer With Dungeons & Dragons Camp

This summer, the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge is gathering young adventurers to open their imaginations for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Summer Adventure Camp in downtown Peterborough.

Boardwalk Board Game Lounge co-owners Dylan Reinhart (left) and Connor Reinhart (right) are brothers. The Lounge is fully-equipped with a kitchen and bar and HOSTS TOURNAMENTS/GAMING events on a regular basis. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Children aged nine to 13 can come and play D&D with other kids at this event, regardless of experience.

Camps can run as short as two days and as long as five.

Each D&D Camp has kids guided by a Camp Leader/ Dungeon Master to design a character and take that character on a quest through unexplored fantasy lands, according to Dylan Reinhart, Boardwalk Board Game Lounge co-owner.

“It’s tricky to learn to play D&D,” he explains. “It’s not like a Board Game where you can open the box and just start playing. Dungeons & Dragons really thrives when you have an experienced player at the table acting as Dungeon Master.”

Dungeon Masters in D&D play a dual role: presenting the world to the players and adjudicating the rules as the characters explore it. Reinhart says the game teaches children a wide variety of skills and helps them apply them in D&D and in real life.

“We’re using everything we know about teaching people Board Games and my background as an Outdoor Educator to design a camp that will provide a fun and unique experience while also giving kids the chance to practice real-life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking and even basic math,” he said.

By the end of camp, kids will leave with a set of dice, a miniature representing their character, and memories of their experience.

The camp has 16 sessions starting on June 5 with the last one running from Aug. 17 to 21.

Registration and the schedule can be found on the Boardwalk’s website.

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