Stroll Through 120 Years Of Quaker Oats History With Heritage Walks This September
/Lakefield Heritage is will be hosting four heritage walks celebrating Quaker Oats' 120 years in Peterborough on Sept. 17.
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Five Day Isolation No Longer Necessary For COVID Positive Ontarians
/Ontarians that test positive for COVID-19 are no longer required to isolate for five days and instead are advised to isolate until their fever has cleared and symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours.
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This announced was made on Wednesday by Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore at a press briefing.
“The main guidance now for the fall has to apply to all respiratory illnesses. So we need to have an approach that will decrease the transmission of RSV, influenza and COVID,” Moore said.
Moore noted that the ‘general advice’ is to stay at home when sick with any sort of virus or sickness.
He also highlighted that this news applies to the general public but for those working and living in high-risk facilities like long-term care and acute care facilities a ten day isolation period will still be in effect.
Moore confirmed at the press briefing that this announcement means those testing positive for COVID-19 can return to school or work if they are no longer experiencing symptoms, but individuals should continue to wear a mask in public for ten days from symptom onset.
He also noted that with a return to school and weather changing, Ontario is entering respiratory virus season.
Proper handwashing, improved ventilation in schools and workplaces and increased precautions should help prevent all respiratory viruses.
Down Syndrome Association Looking For Volunteers At Annual Kawartha Tri Sport Tournament
/The seventh annual Kawartha Tri Sport Tournament to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough is looking for volunteers for Sept. 10 from 12 - 8 p.m.
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Kawartha Tri-Sport is a three day, three sport tournament that challenges teams with golf, three-pitch and ball hockey.
There is a division for men and women.
Since it’s inception, Kawartha Tri Sport has raised over $115,000 for local charities.
Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough, Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Alzheimer’s Society of Peterborough.
Representatives from the Down Syndrome Association will be on site on Saturday and are looking for volunteers to run 50/50, umpire ball games, offer support as needed and to cheer for athletes.
Those interested should email info@downsyndromepeterborough.ca.
Peterborough Police Will Increase Traffic Enforcement In School Zones After Labour Day
/In partnership with Peterborough County and Township of Cavan Monaghan, Peterborough Police Services will be increasing traffic enforcement in school zones this fall.
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As children and staff return to school in September, school busses, cars and foot traffic will increase in school zones.
Drivers are reminded to take extra precautions including slowing down in school zones, planning to leave early, giving at least one metre’s clearance to cyclists, and stopping for school buses.
Peterborough Police Services would like to remind motorists of the following:
1) You must stop for stopped school buses with lights flashing.
2) Speeding in a school zone can result in fines and demerit points.
3) Crossing guards have the right to stop traffic at crosswalks – abide by their direction.
4) Distracted driving can cost you up to $3000 in fines, 6 demerit points and a 30-day
license suspension.
To keep school children safe, Peterborough Police will be monitoring and issuing tickets as required for offences in school zones and/or community safety zones.
8U Peterborough Tigers Host Fundraiser In Support Of Local Family After The Loss Of Their Son
/The 8U Peterborough Tigers Baseball team are hosting an online raffle to raise money in support of the Birkhof family, after the passing of their son Steve Stapley this month.
Photo courtesy of the Birkhof family.
Stapley and the Birkhof family were very involved in the Peterborough sports community.
Before his unexpected passing Stapley was a valued defenseman with Lakefield Rage Sr Lacrosse Club and helped take the team to the 2021 Ontario Championships.
Stapley was an advocate for youth sports so to honour his memory the family is asking for donations to the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association in Steve’s name in lieu of flowers .
Those interested in donating can etransfer pmlavpfinance@gmail.com with the info note ‘Steve Stapley Registration Fund’.
Stapley’s nephew is a member of the 8U Peterborough Tigers, so in hopes to support his family during this time, the team is hosting an online raffle.
Prizes include $1,200 of gift cards to a variety of stores, a Gyroor EBike (worth $650), and a Google Nest Hub.
Tickets are one for $5, three for $10 or eight for $20. They can be purchased by etransferring money to Birkhofdonation@gmail.com and including a full name and email in the comment.
The draw will be held on Sept. 3 and the winner will be contacted directly.
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'Discover Peterborough Bingo' Invites New Trent Students To Explore The City
/Trent University, Peterborough DBIA and Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism have teamed up for a second year to host ‘Discover Peterborough Bingo’ for new Trent University students.
Terry Guiel (DBIA) Alison Scholl (Trent University) and Joe Rees (PKT).
This interactive scavenger hunt features stops at local shops, cafes, and restaurants in the downtown to help orient and connect incoming students with their home away from home.
"Trent students have a significant impact on our community, adding to the cultural and economic vitality of the city," said Alison Scholl, manager of Community Relations at Trent University. "Partnering with the DBIA and PKT to host Discover Peterborough Bingo is just one of the ways Trent supports the community, and one of the ways the community in turn supports our students. This is a fun and unique way to help our incoming students get to know and see themselves at home in Peterborough."
Between September 5 and October 7, Trent students will complete activities at a number of places downtown and on campus. Once two lines are completed on their Bingo card, students will be entered to win one of four prize packs, which include a $500 Downtown Boro gift card, and prizes from Trent, PKT and local businesses.
Mike Watt, owner of Flavour Fashion downtown, says this will have a great impact on local businesses.
“As a small business owner you wear a thousand different hats,” he said. “A huge part of our job is just drawing people in, so it’s great to have people in our corner that are encouraging people to shop locally.”
Bingo cards can be picked up by students at Residence Service Centres (LEC 211and GCS 212), Trent Central Student Association and at Trent International and College offices.
Lemonade Stand Raises Over $200 For Mount Community Centre Affordable Housing And Food Security Programs
/On Sunday five-year-old Loretta Cameron raised $242.00 for The Mount Community Centre by hosting a by donation lemonade stand.
left to right Andi van Koeverden,Strategic Advancement Director, The Mount Community Centre, Steve Kylie, Board Chair,The Mount Community Centre, and Donna Kylie. Seated Loretta Cameron, Mike Gauthier, Manager, Stenson Family Market. Photo courtesy of Nancy Sharpe.
Cameron, who is from Kingston, was visiting her grandparents and spent the weekend preparing for her fundraiser.
“It's never too early to teach children the value of empathy, volunteering, and charitable giving,” said Mike and Sue Gauthier, Cameron’s grandparents.
Mike is a manager at Stenson Family Market in Peterborough, where the lemonade stand was held.
Cameron provided free lemonade, chips and candies in exchange for donations to The Mount Community Centre to help them continue their work in the development of affordable housing and food security.
“Helping our kids experience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture generosity in them,” said Gauthier. “By giving, children truly understand what kindness is and the importance of giving, not just receiving.”
“Children naturally love to help others, so getting them involved in donating to charity or volunteering when they are young is a great idea,’ said Stephen Kylie, Board Chairperson at The Mount Community Centre. “We sincerely thank Loretta and her family for their involvement in helping raise money for The Mount Community Centre.”
Tickets For Peterborough Symphony Orchestra 2022 Concert Season Now Available
/Single tickets for the 2022/23 concert season of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra are now on sale.
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Nearly 300 subscribers will be welcomed back to all five concerts and there are still great seats available for patrons who want to purchase tickets to particular nights.
“People who act fast can scoop up those last few aisle seats, and with student tickets only $12 no doubt the family Holiday Season concert in December will sell out quickly,” said general manager Lee Bolton.
The PSO’s first full season in three years will feature a variety of shows, from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony to a contemporary work for the traditional Chinese erhu to a performance with Peterborough’s own poet laureate Sarah Lewis.
Season subscriptions are still available with prices ranging from $105-$235 depending on seating and only $10 per concert for student subscriptions.
Contact admin@thepso.org for subscriptions. Regular single tickets with prices from $33 - $55 and single student tickets at $12 are available through www.showplace.org.
A new initiative for this season is the “Rush Ticket” program. On concert day only, as availability allows, seats will be available online for only $20.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough Area
/A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough, Southern and Northern Peterborough County, Lakefield and other areas. Issued by Environment Canada at 12:56 p.m. on Monday.
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Monday’s conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail, according to Environment Canada.
Storms are expected to begin Monday afternoon into Monday evening.
13U Peterborough Tigers Bring Home A Silver Medal From National Championships
/The Chemong Home Hardware 13U Peterborough Tigers brought a silver medal home to Peterborough after representing Ontario at the Baseball Canada National Championships.
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