Peterborough Man Wanted On Warrants Arrested After Using a Stick to Get Into Parking Meters
/A 27-year-old Peterborough man wanted on two warrants was arrested Monday afternoon.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
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Flood Watch Issued For Municipalities Along Trent-Severn Waterway Due to Frazil Ice
/Otonabee Conservation has issued a flood watch for municipalities along the Trent-Severn Waterway within its jurisdiction due to the potential for flooding because of frazil ice.
Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation.
Frazil ice is a kind of slush ice that occurs when temperatures drop below freezing, but solid ice cannot form because of the fast, turbulent water. Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to restrict water flow, which may cause increased water levels and possibly flooding.
Otonabee Conservation advises residents of flood-prone areas to be prepared for potential flooding and stay aware of local conditions and alerts over the next week.
Water levels can be monitored online at:
1) Trent-Severn Waterway’s Water Management InfoNet.
2) Water Survey of Canada Real-Time Hydrometric Data
3) Otonabee Region Conservation Authority website
The Flood Watch message will expire on Monday unless updated earlier.
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Rotary Swimathon Founder Carl Oake Passes Away Ahead of 39th Annual Fundraiser Launch
/Ahead of the Rotary Club of Peterborough’s 39th Rotary Swimathon launch scheduled for Feb. 28 at the YMCA of Central East Ontario, founder Carl Oake has passed away at 79 years old on Thursday, announced at the Baker Tilly KDN on Monday morning.
(From Left to Right) Renee Oake, Tana Oake, Vanessa Oake Hogan and Lesley Oake share a moment of love as their father and/or husband, Carl Oake, had passed away last week at 79 years.. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Also known as the Carl Oake Rotary Swim, the fundraising event supports Easter Seals and Rotary projects, raising over $1.4 million since its inception. A goal of $50,000 has been set for fundraising efforts towards Rotary projects which is being collected until March 28.
The event encourages groups, organizations and individuals to swim at the lanes at the YMCA to raise funds. Introduced last year are the ‘Cannonball’ and ‘Floating Catwalk’ Challenge. They were added to allow those who cannot swim or provide an alternate activity to raise money for teams or individuals.
His daughter and event organizer, Vanessa Oake Hogan says that this event will always continue the legacy left by her father.
“We never had any intention of stopping and especially now, we always knew it was important to the community,” she explained.
Over the weekend, several notable Peterborough figures, organizations and friends and family of the Oakes expressed their condolences of Carl’s passing on social media. The outreach was reassuring for the Oake family knowing Carl’s impact on the community.
“But the last couple of days, the outreach has been incredible and I know that's what people know him for primarily,” said Vanessa. “It really helps in dealing with this loss to know that he touched so many lives and was recognized and appreciated for that. It helps us cope with this difficult loss.”
Carl Oake and his daughter Renee after the latter finishes up swimming her lanes in 2022. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Despite Carl’s passing, it will not deter from the event in late February if at all creates an opposite effect, says Vanessa.
“I just think we have a huge boost of energy behind the event this year and renewed sense of importance,” she explained. “Hopefully the community rallies and joins us to honour dad with the end goal of helping the community.”
The public is encouraged to participate in the events as an individual or a team and can register online. Those registered will be assigned a fundraising page. The public can also donate directly via the website and receive an instant tax receipt.
Anyone can donate at any time online at the Rotary’s website.
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Two Teenagers Arrested and Charged After Carjacking Incident On New Year's Day
/Two teenagers are facing charges after a carjacking incident on New Year’s Day.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 8 p.m., two teenagers approached a vehicle in the area of Wolfe Street and Park Place pulled a woman from her vehicle and punched her in the face and fled with the vehicle. It was found following day in the Stewart Street and Rink Street area. Officers with Investigative Services located and took two teens into custody on Friday.
A 13-year-old Peterborough male was charged with:
Motor Vehicle Theft with Violence Used
Fail to Comply with Sentence x2
A 14-year-old Oshawa female was charged with:
Motor Vehicle Theft with Violence Used
Fail to Comply with Sentence x2
Both accused ware held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation; Remains as Party Leader Until New One Has Been Selected
/Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Party effective once a a new leader has selected, announced at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday morning.
Maryam Monsef, Former Liberal MP (left) and Justin Trudeau, Liberal Prime Minister (right) during his visit to Peterborough during his 2021 Federal Election Campaign at the Peterborough Naval Association. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Trudeau met with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon that morning and asked for the prorogation of Parliament until March 24, which was granted. Since Trudeau had come into power in 2015, his tenure was the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history.
“This country deserves a choice in the next election and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” said Trudeau.
His decision came over the holidays, as he said it was a time for him to reflect. Trudeau said he told his children over dinner about his decision to resign on Sunday night.
This is the first time Trudeau has spoken publicly at length since the Liberal Party had been in turmoil from internal disagreements including the unexpected resignation of his finance minister Chrystia Freeland. She stepped down hours before she was expected to deliver the fall economic statement on Dec. 16.
Trudeau was pressured by public opinion polling, roughly 24 MPs and several regional caucuses called for his resignation prior to the holidays.
He was nearing the end of his third term as Prime Minister, where a federal election was slated to occur this fall. Trudeau assumed the role in 2015 after defeating then-incumbent Stephen Harper of the Conservative Party. The former was reelected as Prime Minister in 2019 and 2021.
“The Liberal Party of Canada is an important institution in the history of our great country and democracy,” said Trudeau. “A new Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election. I’m excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead.”
Morton Family Foundation Makes $50,000 Donation to YWCA For the Fifth Consecutive Year
/The Morton Family Foundation has donated $50,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton for the fifth consecutive year to support the YWCA’s services for women and children in Haliburton County, announced on Monday.
Photo courtesy of the YWCA.
Patricia and David Morton have donated to the YWCA for 12 years and have given $50,000 each year since 2020.
The money will support YWCA’s programs in Haliburton County, which provide rural women experiencing violence and abuse with vital services including safety planning, counselling, and legal assistance.
Patricia, a professor emerita who taught history and women’s studies for 26 years at Trent University, said that their commitment to the YWCA stems from the epidemic of gender-based abuse and violence against women in our country.
“About 44 per cent of Canadian women (6.2 million people) have reported experiencing psychological or physical abuse in an intimate relationship,” she explained. “Gender-based violence has severe ramifications on the health of the victims – including traumatic brain injuries that can result in lasting mental health challenges and even death, as well as lasting traumatic impacts on their children. David and I feel very fortunate to be able to contribute again to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s vital support services and safe shelters for the many women who are endangered by gender-based abuse and too often deadly violence.”
Patricia notes that close to 200 women in Canada were killed by femicide last year with over 60 cases in Ontario. YWCA states that the true numbers are even higher, as many instances of violence and abuse are never reported,and statistics only include those cases ruled as femicide by authorities.
“Clearly femicide must be stopped, and all levels of government must enact legislation that provides protection, safety, support, and affordable housing for the survivors of gender-based abuse and violence,” said Patricia. “Isolated rural women are especially vulnerable to intimate partner abuse and violence and to femicide.
“The Morton Family Foundation has reached a milestone in their tradition of generosity, after five years of leadership giving,” said Kim Dolan, YWCA executive director. “I am truly grateful every day for Patricia and David’s dedication to supporting so many worthwhile community initiatives. I offer them thanks on behalf of every woman and child we serve in Haliburton County, for providing them with the resources and support they need to feel safe again.”
“I believe it is so important to support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton in their effort to protect women who are in very vulnerable situations,” said David. “I urge others to support the YWCA in this effort.”
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Peterborough Petes Split Decisions In Weekend Road Tilts
/The Peterborough Petes split their weekend games against the Soo Greyhounds and the Sudbury Wolves to round out the final two games of a four-game road trip.
Photo courtesy of the Sudbury Wolves.
The Petes continued with game three of four of their road trip against the Soo Greyhounds on Friday. German defenceman Rio had signed Rio Kaiser to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and debut with Peterborough that night. The Petes ended up with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Greyhounds.
The maroon and white headed to Sudbury to take on the Wolves for a Sunday matinee tilt. With the first and third periods being scoreless, the second is where all the scoring action occurred.
The Petes kicked off the period with two Nico Addy goals following by one from Carson Cameron for a 3-0 lead only 4:01 into the stanza. Kocha Delic got one back for Sudbury but Petes captain Johnathan Melee scored and Quinton Pagé rounded out the heavy-scoring affair to make it 5-1, the eventual final.
The Petes return home to host the Barrie Colts for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
City Council to Consider Adding 16 Modular Units At Wolfe Street Bridge Housing Community
/City Council will consider adding up to 16 modular units at the Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe Street following Monday’s meeting.
File Photo.
The decision is subject to the successful approval of the City's Encampment Response Initiative application and/or the Last Mile Funding from the Province.
The City of Peterborough is applying for two provincial funding programs, the Encampment Response Initiative and the Last Mile Funding Program, to address homelessness and expand housing capacity according to a press release.
On Dec. 13, the City received a notification from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) regarding two newly announced funding programs to address homelessness and support housing initiatives. These programs, the Encampment Response Initiative and the Last Mile Funding Program have business case submission deadlines of Jan. 3 and Jan. 10, respectively.
The need for shelter options for people experiencing homelessness is continuing to increase in the community, says the City. With the new provincial funding programs, provincial funding is likely to cover the expansion cost at Wolfe Street.
The Encampment Response Initiative funds municipalities to expand shelter capacity and develop temporary accommodations for encampment individuals. Eligible uses of this funding include constructing temporary structures such as tiny cabins and sprung shelters, covering operational costs for shelters, and remediating encampment sites. The goal is to provide accessible and urgent housing solutions while restoring encampment sites to safe and usable conditions.
The Last Mile Funding Program is designed to accelerate the completion of near-ready affordable housing projects. It prioritizes projects demonstrating value for money and aligning with the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) guidelines. To qualify, projects must be commitment-ready, with signed contribution agreements within the fiscal year, and shovel-ready, with construction commencing within 120 days of the agreement signing.
Both programs emphasize accountability, requiring municipalities to demonstrate a clear strategy for addressing homelessness, fostering partnerships, and providing regular progress reports. These initiatives are aligned with provincial objectives to ensure safe and stable housing while improving public safety.
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Peterborough Agricultural Society May Close Due to Lack of Board Members
/The Peterborough Agricultural Society (PAS) is in jeopardy of closing as it requires volunteers to join its Board of Directors or face permanent stoppage in operations announced on Thursday.
Founded in 1844, the Peterborough Agricultural Society was known for running the Peterborough Exhibition. Photo courtesy of PAS.
