‘Canada is Burning’; Community Climate Activists Recognize National Day of Action

Community activists gathered outside the office of MP Michelle Ferreri on Wednesday to sign an open letter requesting rapid government action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and to draw attention to the forest fires caused by climate change.

All photos by Felicia Massey.

The campaign, originated by 350.org, outlines that the campaign has communities across Canada rising up to demand an immediate end to fossil fuel subsidies and a just transition to 100 per cent renewable energy.

This National Day of Action was announced for June 28 in light of recent wildfires in hopes to “bring the heat to our federal leaders.”

The group lobbied outside MP Ferreri’s office (417 Bethune St.) with signs about the climate crisis as they gathered signatures.

“Canada is burning and it’s time for our g government to put it out,” the group’s message reads. “That means tackling the climate crisis by ending fossil fuel subsidies and implementing an urgent and ambitious Just Transition that leaves no one behind.”

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MP Michelle Ferreri to Host Free Fun Swim at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre

To kick off the March Break, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha Michelle Ferreri will be hosting a Free Fun Swim at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on March 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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This swim is open to all ages and abilities, offering fun-packed activities for everyone. Participants can take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water.

Accessibility features include a Poolpod platform lift available in the leisure pool and an accessible ramp with water wheelchairs are available in the therapy pool. Water wings, lifejackets and noodles are available for use.

“Very excited to bring families together at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, a great space to make memories. We may not have summer yet, but we have a great indoor public pool with a slide. Hope to see everyone there,” says MP Ferreri.

The following rules are in place to ensure a safe pool experience for everyone:

• Swimmers 15 years of age and under are required to wear a wrist band for Fun Swims.

• Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult , with a maximum of three children to one adult.

• Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.

• The maximum capacity for the aquatic facility is 175, including a maximum 44 persons in the therapy pool. Once maximum capacity is met, no additional swimmers will be admitted.This swim is open to all ages and abilities, offering fun-packed activities for everyone. Participants can take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water.

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MP Michelle Ferreri Issues Statement Regarding Erin O'Toole's Removal of the Conservative Party

Several hours after the Conservatives voted Erin' O’Toole out as the party leader, Michelle Ferreri, Peterborough Kawartha MP issued a statement thanking him for his service on Wednesday.

Ferreri (left) defeated former Liberal candidate Maryam Monsef in the federal election on Sep. 20 last year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Ferreri posted her statement on social media as O’Toole lost the vote 73 to 45 in favour of being removed on Wednesday afternoon. The caucus was held virtually in a secret ballot to determine the former leader’s status.

“I would like to thank Erin O’Toole, his family and his staff for their service and their sacrifices made over the last 18 months,” said Ferreri in the statement. “He has been a strong mentor and a model of commitment for our Conservative team.”

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A new interim leader will be chosen Wednesday evening and the caucus will choose a new candidate to lead the party.

Whoever is elected cannot become the Conservative leader when a permanent position gets established.

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Michelle Ferreri Tells A Story Of A Peterborough Woman In Her Maiden Speech

Member of Parliament Michelle Ferreri gave her maiden speech at the House of Commons on Dec. 16.

In Ferreri’s first ever speech she brought to light the mental health crisis in Peterborough-Kawartha.

She told the story of Cassie, a Peterborough local who struggled with her mental health.

On Sept. 20, Cassie passed away. Ferreri made a promise to Cassies’s mother that her story wouldn’t end in vain, and that she would work to help the other ‘Cassies’ in Peterborough.

“Cassie is the real example of what needs to be solved and the crisis we’re living in,” said Ferreri. “Her mom wanted her story shared. She wants people to know what happened.”

When Ferreri posted a video of her clip on Facebook, members of the community and Cassie’s family members expressed their praise in the comments.

“I wrote the speech myself, I didn’t have any help or input on what I chose to write. I think I’ll be able to look back on my maiden speech in the future and it will remind me of why I started this. There’s days when it gets hard and overwhelming but I can go back to my maiden speech and be reminded of why I’m doing this and what I’m trying to achieve.”

Ferreri also noted how COVID-19 has magnified the opioid and mental health crisis, and that Canada needs to learn to live with COVID.

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MP Michelle Ferreri Named Shadow Minister of Tourism

On Tuesday Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, announced the Conservative Shadow Cabinet for the 44th Parliament.

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It is the shadow cabinet's responsibility to scrutinize the policies and actions of the government, as well as to offer alternative policies.

Ferreri says she can not wait to help the tourism sector move into recovery while supporting and promoting Canada.

The current Minister of Tourism is Randy Boissonnault.

Also announced on Tuesday, Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence was named the shadow minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for eastern, central and southern Ontario.

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Conservative Candidate Michelle Ferreri Wins Riding In Her First Election

First time is the charm for Conservative candidate Michelle Ferreri as she became the MP for the Peterborough-Kawartha riding on Monday.

Ferreri still in disbelief about her win shortly after giving her victory speech. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Ferreri beat out the former incumbent and runner-up Maryam Monsef of the Liberal Party who served as Peterborough’s MP since 2015. The winner was declared a few hours after the polls had closed around 9:30 p.m. The two parties were separated by more than 3,000 votes.

The Douro native had a small group of supporters congratulating her at The Venue when she had arrived shortly after 11:00 p.m. Ferreri said it was surreal when she found out she won her riding.

“I still don’t actually believe it,” said Ferreri. “I didn’t think we were going to have results until Wednesday so I still haven’t fully processed this right now.”

She attributed her victory to the amount of support she had, citing that she did not win but that “we” won. Ferreri added that it was not the campaign that necessarily got her the seat but it was her legacy she built that earned her the victory.

“I don’t think I did anything in 36 days, I think I did it in the last 42 years,” reflected Ferreri.

Ferreri celebrates with her partner Ryan Moore. Ferreri is a graduate of Trent University (Biology/Anthropology) and Loyalist College (Biotechnology). Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Monsef arrived outside the Venue doors to congratulate Ferreri in a brief conversation shortly after the Conservative candidate was declared the winner. The former incumbent was happy to see several women on the ballot this election.

Ferreri won 39 per cent of the votes after 287 of 289 reported polls. Monsef earned 34 per cent while NDP candidate Joy Lachica received 19 per cent.

“There’s just a lot of work to do… …but we can do it, we’re going to do it together,” said Ferreri.

The Liberals successfully held a minority government as party leader Justin Trudeau will remain Prime Minister of Canada.

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Federal Candidate Interview: Conservative Candidate Michelle Ferreri

Angela O’Grady speaks with the Conservative federal candidate Michelle Ferreri for the upcoming election. We answer community-submitted questions surrounding her stance on climate change, vaccine passports, the housing crisis and small businesses.

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Michelle Ferreri Wins Candidacy for Conservative Party

Michelle Ferreri won the nomination to be the candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada on Wednesday night.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Ferreri

Ferreri says the real work starts after winning the candidacy.

“It’s a lot of learning, a lot of reading, an influx of information,” said Ferrari.

Before she won the nomination Ferreri had to make sure she was running for the right reasons.

“For me it’s a real extension of what I’ve been doing for the community for over twenty years, which is actively listening to people and then finding solutions,” Ferreri said. “I like to use those positive relationships I’ve built in the community to be able to say I know who we can talk to, I know how we can fix this.”

Ferreri will represent the Conservative Party, while Chante White was selected for the Green Party and Joy Lachica for the NDP. Liberal incumbent Maryam Monsef will be seeking her third term as Peterborough-Kawartha MP.

This election marks the first time that all four major federal party candidates for Peterborough-Kawartha riding are women.

“There not just women, they’re diverse,” said Ferreri. “I think it’s a testament to all the other women that have done really hard work, and put themselves in traditionally male dominated careers.”

“This is a big accomplishment, it has been primarily a male dominated space for a long time and I think women are just as capable - but people are people.”

The federal election must be held on or before October 23, 2023, though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is widely expected to call an election later in August meaning a vote would be held in late September.

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Online Charity Event Concerning Children's Mental Health During Pandemic

Local vlogger and content creator Michelle Ferreri will hold a free online fundraiser to support children's mental health during the pandemic announced on Wednesday.

Michelle Ferrari currently has over 24,000 followers on her Facebook Page. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Ferrari.

The event, “A Virtual Conversation On Youth Mental Health and the Current Pandemic Crisis,” featuring child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton is scheduled for June 18 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It helps parents with tips and tools to help themselves and their children navigate through the pandemic and mental health crisis.

All proceeds will go towards Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) as the event urges anyone to donate what they can for children’s mental health.

Dr. Jean Clinton is a Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Ferreri.

The announcement was made after the Government of Ontario announced that there would be no return to in-class school prior to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Questions can be submitted prior to the event at hello@michelleferreri.com. The event will be live-streamed on her official Facebook page and will be available on Ferreri’s official website after the event.

If you would like to donate towards the cause, you can visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/health-services-foundation/campaign/michelle-ferreri-presents-dr-jean-clinton/. The goal is set at $5,000.

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Watch The Moment Lakefield Family Reunites Baby Duck With Its Mamma In Kawarthas

Lifestyle vlogger Michelle Ferreri and her family spotted a baby duck in distress on Katchewanooka Lake in the Kawarthas on Monday evening (July 3rd) and acted on it.

The Lakefield family took the baby into their boat and began driving around the lake looking for its Mamma. After about an hour, they spotted a Mamma Duck and let baby Duck go in the hopes that was its mom.

It's just an amazing moment that will give you goosebumps when you watch as Michelle's daughter caught the moment baby hightails it back to its mom. Watch it below...

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