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One Woman Charged With Impaired Driving During St. Patrick's Weekend RIDE Check
/A 26-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after being stopped at a RIDE Check on Friday night.
Just before 11:00 p.m., officers pulled a vehicle over as part of the RIDE program.
As a result of the stop, a 26-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - alcohol
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were issued to the woman. They were released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 12.
On Saturday, officers conducted a mobile weekend RIDE program with the following results:
25 Motor Vehicle Checks
13 ASD Demands
1 Warning – 3-Day License Suspension
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Peterborough Police Chief Giving Virtual Perspective During Heightened Police Presence On St. Patrick's Day
/With St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts is offering the public his virtual perspective on what officers go through on a daily basis.
"I know the men and women of our organization work hard every day,” said Betts. “This is an opportunity for me to go out when I know they'll be busy in the community and support them, to see what they do every day but more importantly to bring what we do every day for the citizens here in the city."
Betts is attending calls throughout the evening and Tweeting what he has observed on his first festive occasions since being appointed chief.
Join me online this St. Paddy's evening/night as I hit the streets after hours & take you along (virtually) in @CityPtbo @CavanMonaghan @SelwynTownship to give you a front seat view into the great work @PtboPolice do each and every night! https://t.co/5KDt7jR0hl
— Chief Stu Betts, Peterborough Police Service (@PtboChiefBetts) March 15, 2023
Peterborough Police will have an increased presence in Peterborough, Lakefield and the Township of Cavan-Monaghan. This is to respond to an anticipated increase in calls for service, such as noise or disturbance calls. There will also be RIDE check stops throughout the day and evening.
“We want people to have a good time,” explained Betts. “We're not here to spoil anybody's party but we do want them to do it safely. If they're drinking, obviously they're not driving. That would be my number one recommendation.”
Betts and the Peterborough Police recommend these options to avoid drinking and driving:
Select a designated driver in your group
Arrange a ride ahead of time
Stay overnight if possible
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Hometown PTBO: St. Patrick's Day Special With the Dunns and Shaughnessys With the Return of the Parade
/This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with the Dunns and Shaughnessys about the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, its traditions and the return of the parade after a three-year hiatus.
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Photos: The Irish Spirit Returns in 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
/After a three-year hiatus, the 20th annual Peterborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned with former sports anchor and hometown boy Dan O’Toole as the Grand Marshall.
The following were voted by a panel of judges on the best floats in the parade in their category:
Best Family - The Shaughnessy Family
Best Walking - Lang Pioneer Village
Best Tribute to Ireland - Kawartha Home and Health Care Services and O'Doherty's (Tie)
Best Overall Float - Peterborough Irish Club
Best Band - Oakridge Band
Best Business - Doyle's Tree Service
Douro's Longest-Running Irish Party Returns To St. Joseph's Parish Hall
/Douro is going to be green all over as the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is returning to the St. Joseph Parish Hall for music, food and children’s activities this Saturday.
Touted as the longest-running Irish party in Peterborough, the Irish Club’s celebration returns after a lengthy COVID-19 hiatus.
The event begins at 1 p.m., featuring musicians such as Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, Fiddlestix, Roy Boyz and more.
Local band ‘The Patio Stones’ is performing from 7 - 11 p.m. for anyone who wants to get their dancing shoes on.
The day will also include activities for kids and Irish Soda bread for sale. A light dinner is available for purchase from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for Irish club members and $17 for non-members. Family passes (two adults and unlimited children) are $25 a member and $27 for non-members. Children under 12 are free admission. Tickets for only dancing (7 - 11 p.m.) are $10 for members or $12 for non-members.
For tickets contact Shelley Ryan (705) 875-5437 or purchase at the door.
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Peterborough DBIA Hosting Inaugural Free 'Catch the Leprechaun' Scavenger Hunt For March
/A mischievous band of pint-sized Leprechauns are invading local downtown pubs as Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has launched its ‘Catch the Leprechauns’ free scavenger hunt announced at Crook and Coffer on Tuesday.
Residents are encouraged to visit one of 13 participating pubs — with help of a Leprechaun Pub Map — to find five different leprechauns scattered throughout on a rotating schedule for the month of March. The first 100 people to complete the hunt will win “pints of gold” that include a piece of glassware from a local brewery, swag and even a few tricks according to Hillary Flood, DBIA communications and marketing manager.
“We have these historically charming pubs that are rebounded for their hospitality and their atmosphere so if we can bring people in for our Leprechaun hunt, it will tether people back to the community and celebrate the community pride of our local pub scene,” she said.
The following are the participating downtown pubs:
The Black Horse Pub
One Eighty Sports Pub
The Dirty Burger Company
Crook & Coffer
The Only Café
Jethro’s Bar + Stage
Champs Bar And Grill
McThirsty’s Pint
Maple Moose Pub
The Social Pub
Bijoux Bar
Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews
Riley’s Pub
The leprechauns were crafted by local artist Brooklin Stormie. They were hand-felted and made to have their own look and personality.
“Working on this project was so much fun,” explained Stormie. “It was a nice re-entry into the world of textiles. I let each Leprechaun reveal themselves to me organically throughout the process. I can’t help but feel a motherly connection to these five little Faye creatures. I’m excited to see what adventure await these little chaps - my wayward sons.”
Each Leprechaun has its own backstory steeped in folklore and mischief and named after local breweries.
Persian Murphy - Persian Empire
Bobby McCaygeon - Bobcaygeon Brewery
Petey O’Haven - Haven Brewing Co.
Feilhem Falls - Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Publican O’Leerie - Publican House Brewery