Miskin Law Community Complex To Open On Jan. 15

The City of Peterborough has stated that the new Miskin Law Community Complex will be open on Jan. 15, located at the corner of Lansdowne and Park Streets.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Miskin Law Community Complex was held on Dec. 8, 2022. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The grand opening has free public skating, indoor walking track and a free yoga program.

The Miskin Law Community Complex will officially open its doors with the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., followed by programming that welcomes the community to explore the new facility.

The grand opening will include the unveiling of a new Indigenous public art installation and the Mayor’s First Skate event for residents to get on the ice at the Miskin Law Community Complex. 

The following is the schedule for the grand opening:

• 1 p.m. - Grand opening ceremony

• 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Guided tours of the new facility

• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Mayor’s Skate – free public skating

• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Free yoga class

• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Free community public skate sponsored by Miskin Law

The official opening of the new Peterborough Public Library branch that will be located inside the Miskin Law Community Complex will take place at a future date.

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Miskin Law Community Complex Projected to Be Officially Open In January Says City of Peterborough

Construction of the new Miskin Law Community Complex at Lansdowne and Park Streets is nearing completion according to the City of Peterborough.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The official opening is planned for January next year and details for the ceremony will be announced in December.

The new community complex will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor walking track, multi-purpose space and leasable office space.

The official opening is a few weeks later than initially anticipated. Construction on the $68.5-million facility began in December 2022 and was scheduled to be completed by late December 2024.

The contractor is working with the City of Peterborough to ensure the quality of the finished facility meets expectations for exceptional user experiences at Miskin Law Community Complex. Community user groups are expected to be able to access the space beginning on Jan. 15.

The City will take a phased approach to opening the Miskin Law Community Complex in a way that meets the needs of arena user groups and upcoming tournaments.

The Peterborough Public Library branch at Miskin Law Community Complex will open in February 2025.

Following the official opening event in January, the City will invite the community to visit the new facility, including offering free public skating opportunities.

The City will work with user groups to plan for scheduled use/ice time rentals and ensure ice pads are available for community tournaments. During off-peak facility use hours, minor work may continue to be completed at Miskin Law Community Complex.

Community events and unveiling other spaces within the Miskin Law Community Complex will occur in the weeks following the official opening.

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Miskin Law Community Complex Has Canadian Hockey Enterprises As Pad Naming Right Sponsor

Canadian Hockey Enterprises (CHE) has been named a commercial tenant and Pad Naming Right sponsor of the south pad at the new Miskin Law Community Complex, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Miskin Law Community Complex is a new facility being built at the southeast corner of Lansdowne and Park streets, which will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor track for walking and running, and a multi-use space. When the building opens, the south pad will be called the Canadian Hockey Enterprises Pad.

CHE offers camps and tournaments for adults and youth across North America.

“Canadian Hockey Enterprises is proud to call the new Miskin Law Community Complex home,” said Paul Crowley of CHE. “As founder of CHE I can passionately say it’s a dream come true for our seven full-time staff. Since 1987 CHE has called Peterborough home and has been organizing and offering International Tournaments and Camps for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. CHE will soon be launching our first CHE Academy here at the Community Complex. Check us out on the second floor and ask about our Hockey Programming or just drop by and say hello.”

“Canadian Hockey Enterprises' decision to invest in our community through both a significant sponsorship and by establishing its offices at the Miskin Law Community Complex is a testament to the vibrant future of this facility,” said Councillor Gary Baldwin and Councillor Lesley Parnell. “Its commitment not only supports the development of our city's sports and recreation infrastructure but also strengthens our local economy. We are excited to see the positive impact it will have on our community and the opportunities it will create for our residents.”

CHE is now the third major sponsor supporting the city’s newest community complex. Miskin Law has secured the overall naming rights for the complex, known as the Miskin Law Community Complex. Russelle Toyota has secured the Naming Rights to the north pad, and now Canadian Hockey Enterprises will be the name on the south pad. These naming rights sponsorships will collectively contribute more than $1 million toward the project’s capital budget according to a press release.

Additionally, CHE has agreed to a 10-year lease with the City of Peterborough for approximately 161 square metres of space on the upper level of the Miskin Law Community Complex. The space will host CHE’s corporate and administrative offices. CHE will be responsible for finishing the construction costs of its lease space and paying the City a monthly lease rate for the office space.

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City of Peterborough Releases Details On Miskin Law Community Complex Seat and Bench Donor Program

As part of the community fundraising campaign to support the construction of the Miskin Law Community Complex on Lansdowne and Park streets, residents can make a donation that will be recognized with their name put on a seat and/or bench in the facility, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Groups that use City arenas are engaging with the community to seek seat and bench donors. Funds raised will support the cost of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in the building.

The Seat and Bench donor campaign is now open and will run until Dec. 31. Donations can be made through the online form at peterborough.ca/HaveASeat. The City of Peterborough will issue a charitable tax receipt for your full donation amount and email it upon payment and completion of the form. In-person donations may also be made at City Hall, 500 George St. N.

Every seat donation will be recognized with a printed nameplate installed on the front of one of the fixed arena seats, and every bench donation will be recognized with a printed nameplate at either end of a fixed bench in the arena.

500 fixed seats and 20 fixed benches will be installed at the new Miskin Law Community Complex. Each pad will have 250 seats and 10 spectator benches.

Each seat donation is $250 and each bench donation is $1,000.

Once the Seat and Bench donor campaign closes, the City will print and install all the seat recognition plates at the facility in 2025.

The City’s newest community complex is nearing completion, with construction on target to be completed this fall. When construction is completed, there will be a brief period to prepare the facility for public use including facility operations training for staff, before the facility moves to full operations.

Donations can be made online.

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Russelle Toyota Sponsors Pad Naming Right at Miskin Law Community Complex

Russelle Toyota has become the Naming Right sponsor of the north pad at the new Miskin Law Community Complex which will open later this year.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The Complex is a new facility being built at the southeast corner of Lansdowne and Park Streets which will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor track for walking and running and multi-use space. When the building opens, the north pad will be called Russelle Toyota Pad. 

“We are honoured to be involved and be able to support this great community,” said Jason Russelle, Russelle Toyota general manager. “Supporting our community has always been at the heart of our values. It is exciting to have our name associated with this new facility and the positive impact it will have for so many.”

“Thank you to Russelle Toyota for supporting our community through this exciting sponsorship at the new Miskin Law Community Complex,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell and Councillor Gary Baldwin. “We are thrilled that Russelle Toyota will be alongside our community when residents step through the doors of this new facility.”

Russelle Toyota is the second major sponsor supporting the city’s newest community complex. Miskin Law has secured the overall naming rights for the complex, now known as the Miskin Law Community Complex. Naming rights sponsorships for the major features of the complex will collectively contribute more than $1 million toward the project’s capital budget. 

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new community complex was held on Dec. 8, 2022 to mark the start of construction on the new facility officially. The project remains on time and on budget, with construction expected to be completed this fall.  

When construction is completed, a brief period will be required to move into the space after the contractor hands over the facility. The twin-pad arena and library branch will be prepared for public operations. The City expects to open the facility for limited casual use by the community, such as drop-in public skates and other activities to open the doors to the public, before beginning booked use of the facility by sports organizations and other users. 

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Miskin Law Named Sponsors of New Community Complex On Lansdowne and Park Street

Peterborough’s new community complex at Lansdowne and Park Streets will be named the Miskin Law Community Complex through a $600,000 naming rights sponsorship, approved by City Council on Monday.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Dec. 8, 2022 to officially mark the start of construction on the new facility. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The City of Peterborough is finalizing an agreement for the naming rights for the community complex for 10 years, with the revenue going toward the capital costs to build the new facility according to a press release.

The community complex will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor walking track, multi-purpose space and office space to be available for lease. An aquatics centre will be added in the future.

“On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I want to thank Miskin Law for this important investment in our community,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “The Miskin Law Community Complex will be the City’s premier community complex, providing something for every member of our community, from children learning to skate, to adults walking the track, to seniors and students visiting the library. This is an investment in the health and wellbeing of Peterborough.”

“Through sponsorship of this vital community facility, Miskin Law is sharing its success and saying thank you to Peterborough for being our home,” said Murray Miskin, Miskin Law senior lawyer. “We hope that residents and visitors will enjoy using the Miskin Law Community Complex for many years.”

As part of the construction project budget the City plans to raise $1 million through sponsorships. The facility is anticipated to open in fall 2024.

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Peterborough Humane Society Receives $50,000 Donation From Miskin Law Towards Animal Care Centre

The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is one step closer to its capital campaign goal as local law firm, Miskin Law, has donated $50,000 towards the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) announced on Wednesday.

(Front row) Miskin Law Lawyers Daniel Miskin, Chris Goddard, Murray Miskin with dogs and ED (back row) Shawn Morey. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.

“We are so grateful for our incredible local businesses, like Miskin Law, that go above and beyond to support our organization’s evolving mission to provide more programs and services for animals and people in our community,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director.

As a result of the donation, a dedication ceremony of the PACC’s Boardroom recognized Miskin Law, being identified on an outside bench and on the Donor Wall located in the Centre’s lobby.

“We are so happy to be here, with our beloved pets, to celebrate the new facilities. Today, and only today, this room belongs to our dogs,” said Murray Miskin, Miskin Law founder. “We know that the Boardroom will be a great community resource and will help Peterborough Humane Society staff day to day in getting their vital work done.”

“The PACC’s Adoption and Education Centre, including spaces like the Boardroom will allow us to expand our services,” said Morey. “We are able to not only offer more opportunities to our staff but also provide a community space for individuals, local businesses and service groups looking to rent out a space for meetings and functions.”

The Peterborough Humane Society launched its latest stage of the capital campaign known as ‘The Home Stretch’ to raise the final $3 million needed to meet the $13 million goal for the Our Pet Project.

Completing the final fundraising campaign will allow PHS to focus on expanding services and improving animal wellness according to a press release. Information on the new Centre and the fundraising campaign can be found on www.ourpetproject.ca

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