Drug overdoses may be caused by a contaminated, poisoned, or potent drug supply. In 2018, Northumberland OPP seized 20,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is more toxic than most other opioids. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)
Peterborough Public Health has issued its second drug poisoning warning in February after another increase in suspected drug poisonings locally.
On Tuesday (February 22), the health unit detected six different overdose-related incidents for which medical attention was sought, including emergency department visits and paramedic calls for service. Since last Wednesday (February 16), there have been 13 overdose-related emergency department visits and 10 opioid-related paramedic calls for service.
In the hopes of preventing further harms in the community, Peterborough Public Health is issuing a public warning. The health unit also issued a drug poisoning alert on February 4, and extended it on February 8, after detecting a total of 17 overdose-related incidents in late January and early February.
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For anyone who uses drugs (or know someone who does), the health unit recommends:
Never use drugs alone.
When using with a friend, do not use at the exact same time.
Have a plan in case something goes wrong. Ask someone to check on you or to call the National Overdose Response Service 1-888-688-6677.
Signs of an overdose include very large or very small pupils, slow or no breathing, cold and clammy skin, blue or purple fingernails or lips, and deep snoring or gurgling sounds. Often in drug overdoses, the person’s body is very limp and it is difficult to wake them up.
If someone is showing signs of an overdose or if they cannot be resuscitated after naloxone is administered, call 9-1-1 immediately. Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, anyone who seeks medical help for themselves or for someone else who has overdosed will not be charged for possessing or using drugs for personal use.
Mmmbers of the public are encouraged to use Peterborough Public Health’s recently launched online reporting tool at chkmkt.com/PPH-drug-reporting-tool, where you can submit an anonymous report about overdose incidents, suspected harmful drugs, bad reactions to drugs, and other drug-related incidents.
In The Adam Project, Ryan Reynolds is a time-travelling fighter pilot who crash-lands back in 2022, where he teams up with his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell) on a mission to save the future by confronting their late father (Mark Ruffalo). The film, which also stars Jennifer Garner, premieres on Netflix on March 11, 2022. (Photo: Netflix)
Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming in March — although, with Netflix raising its prices again in March, you’ll have to decide whether all this is worth it.
Beloved Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds stars in the new Netflix science-fiction film The Adam Project. Reynolds plays Adam Reed, a time-travelling fighter pilot who crash-lands back in 2022, where he teams up with his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell) on a mission to save the future by confronting their late father (Mark Ruffalo). The film, which also stars Jennifer Garner, premieres on Netflix on Friday, March 11th.
Rescued By Ruby, based on a true story, stars Grant Gustin as a state trooper who dreams of joining the K-9 search and rescue team when fate brings him together with shelter dog Ruby. The Netflix film premieres on Thursday, March 17th. There’s also Windfall, a Hitchcockian thriller that follows a young tech billionaire and his wife (Jesse Plemons and Lily Collins) who arrive at their vacation home only to find it’s being robbed. It premieres on Saturday, March 18th.
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Other new Netflix films include Against The Ice (Mar. 2), The Weekend Away (Mar. 3), and Black Crab (Mar. 18).
New Netflix series include The Guardians of Justice, a dark satire of the superhero genre that mixes live action with traditional animation, claymation, cut-out paper animation, and eight-bit video game footage. The seven-episode series premieres on Tuesday, March 1st.
The thriller drama series Pieces of Her, based on the New York Times bestseller by Karin Slaughter, which follows the story of Andrea (Bella Heathcote) who pieces together the dark past of her mother (Toni Collette) after she witnesses her mother easily eliminate the threat of a mass shooter at a local diner. It premieres on Netflix on Friday, March 4th. There’s also Is It Cake?, a Netflix series premiering on Friday, March 18th, where skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines, and more in a mind-bending baking contest hosted by Mikey Day.
VIDEO: “The Adam Project” official teaser
Other new Netflix series include Making Fun (Mar. 4), Byron Baes (Mar. 9), Queer Eye Germany (Mar. 9), Life After Death with Tyler Henry (Mar. 11), Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (Mar. 18), and Human Resources (Mar. 18).
Shonda Rhimes’ hit Netflix series Bridgerton returns for its second season on Friday, March 25th, in which Anthony Bridgerton decides to marry, only to meet his match in his intended bride’s headstrong big sister.
Other returning Netflix series include season five of The Last Kingdom (Mar. 9), season two of Karma’s World (Mar. 10), season four of Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Mar. 11), season two of Top Boy (Mar. 18), and season two of Animal (Mar. 18). Other series include season 11 of Shameless (Mar. 6), season eight of The Flash (Mar. 18), and seasons one to four of Casual (Mar. 31).
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New Netflix documentaries include Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives, premiering on Wednesday, March 16th. The four-part series uncovers how celebrity restaurateur Sarma Melngailis went from being the queen of vegan cuisine to the tabloid-touted “Vegan Fugitive” when she falls for a man who promises to make her dreams come true but they instead fall apart. There’s also Worst Roommate Ever,
Other new Netflix documentaries include Worst Roommate Ever (Mar. 1), Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale (Mar. 3), The Andy Warhol Diaries (Mar. 9), Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil’s Central Bank (Mar. 16), The Principles of Pleasure (Mar. 22), and Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (Mar. 30).
Theatrically released films include The Breakfast Club, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Leap Year, Liar Liar, She’s All That, and Ted (all on Mar. 1), The Last Samurai, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Wedding Crashers (all on Mar. 13), The Invisible Man (2020) (Mar. 19), The Wedding Year (Mar. 23), and A Walk Among the Tombstones and Like a Boss (both on Mar. 31).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in March 2022
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in March, along with what’s leaving.
Coming in March (no release date specified)
800 Meters (Netflix documentary) – In 2017, Spain suffered two terrorist attacks perpetrated by young members of its community. How could this happen? This incisive series investigates.
Tomorrow (Netflix series) – Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man joins a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special life-saving missions.
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Tuesday, March 1
The Guardians of Justice (Netflix series) – When their seemingly fearless leader self-destructs, a team of troubled superheroes must confront festering evil in the world — and in themselves.
Worst Roommate Ever (Netflix documentary) – Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.
The Breakfast Club
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Chalet Girl
Dead Man Down
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Leap Year
Liar Liar
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Merci pour tout
Secretary
She’s All That
Ted
Wednesday, March 2
Against The Ice (Netflix film) – Exploring Greenland’s vast landscape for a lost map, two men must fight to survive. Based on the true story of Denmark’s 1909 polar expedition.
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (Netflix film) – A gutsy crew of Joseon pirates and bandits battle stormy waters, puzzling clues and militant rivals in search of royal gold lost at sea.
Savage Rhythm (Netflix series) – The opposite worlds of two dancers in Colombia clash on and off the dance floor when their ambition to succeed leads them down a treacherous path.
Thursday, March 3
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 2 (Netflix family) – The fate of Eternos hangs in the balance as He-Man and the heroes forge new alliances — and new destinies — to outrun evil Skeletor’s pursuit of power.
Midnight at the Pera Palace (Netflix series) – At a historic Istanbul hotel, a journalist is thrust into the past and must stop a plot that could change the fate of modern Turkey.
The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Join the Kretzes as they help clients find extraordinary homes in France and beyond, then take a peek inside their world as they work and play.
Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale (Netflix documentary) – Elephants, lions, wolves and many more species thrive in the Kalahari Desert’s Okavango Delta, but a worsening dry season threatens its future.
The Weekend Away (Netflix film) – When her best friend vanishes during a girls trip to Croatia, Beth races to figure out what happened. But each clue yields another unsettling deception.
Whindersson Nunes: My Own Show! (Netflix comedy) – Comedian Whindersson Nunes brings his quirky impersonations and streetwise takes on different cultures to the historic stage of Teatro Amazonas.
Friday, March 4
The Invisible Thread (Netflix film) – A teenage son of two fathers makes a documentary about his parents but is surprised when a real-life plot twist occurs in his family.
Lies and Deceit (Netflix series) – A literature teacher seeks justice against a surgeon she claims date raped her, while he vehemently denies her accounts of the evening.
Making Fun (Netflix series) – Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta fields kids’ ideas for delightfully pointless inventions. Then — if he’s in the mood — he and his pals build ’em.
Meskina (Netflix film) – Heartbroken, jobless and in her 30s, Leyla sets out to reinvent herself and search for happiness amid her family’s attempts to recouple her.
Pieces of Her (Netflix series) – A woman pieces together her mother’s dark past after a violent attack in their small town brings hidden threats and deadly secrets to light.
Sunday, March 6
Shameless (U.S.): Season 11
Tuesday, March 8
An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts: Season 2 (Netflix series) – As Alice continues to find steady success with her show, “Stars of Love,” her own star-crossed love with Davide proves to be anything but predictable.
Autumn Girl (Netflix film) – In 1960s Poland, performer Kalina Jedrusik is at the height of her popularity but must contend with a spurned official threatening to ruin her career.
Last One Standing (Netflix series) – They’re comedians starring in a thrilling drama, but if their jokes don’t land in the unscripted scenes, they’re off the show. Let the mayhem begin!
Taylor Tomlinson: Look At You (Netflix comedy) – Taylor Tomlinson returns to Netflix with her second original comedy special Look At You. Taylor hilariously shares an intimate look at her struggles with mental health, grief, and dating. Filmed at the historic Wilbur Theater in Boston, Taylor Tomlinson: Look At You premieres globally on Netflix on March 8, 2022.
Wednesday, March 9
The Andy Warhol Diaries (Netflix documentary) – After he’s shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this docuseries, take a peek behind his persona.
The Bombardment (Netflix film) – The fates of several Copenhagen residents collide when a WWII bombing mission accidentally targets a school full of children. Based on true events.
Byron Baes (Netflix series) – Australian influencers flock to Byron Bay for its warm, beachy beauty and cool, creative vibe. Follow these friends as they negotiate life and love.
Queer Eye Germany (Netflix series) – Five experts in lifestyle, fashion, beauty, health and design — known as the Fab Five — dazzle a nation and transform lives in this makeover series.
The Last Kingdom: Season 5 (Netflix series) – A fragile peace has reigned in England for years, but Uhtred believes that trouble is just over the horizon — and events soon confirm his suspicions.
Thursday, March 10
Karma’s World: Season 2 (Netflix family) – New challenges inspire new songs for Karma as she starts a new job, runs for school president and works to make a difference in her community.
Kotaro Lives Alone (Netflix anime) – A lonely little boy moves into a ramshackle apartment building all on his own and makes friends with the broke manga artist who lives next door.
Love, Life & Everything in Between (Netflix series) – An ode to Valentine’s Day in various Arab cities, this anthology series tinged with dark humor explores love at large — and relationships up close.
Friday, March 11
The Adam Project (Netflix film) – After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-travelling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
The Flash: Season 8
Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 4 (Netflix series) – Twenty drivers — some veterans, some rookies — compete in another drama-filled and adrenaline-fueled season of Formula 1 racing.
Life After Death with Tyler Henry (Netflix series) – Clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry offers clarity and closure from the beyond while searching through his own family’s past in an intimate reality series.
Once Upon a Time… Happily Never After (Netflix series) – A couple forced to separate must find each other in another life to break a spell on their town, where no one can fall in love.
Sunday, March 13
The Last Samurai
Mad Max: Fury Road
Wedding Crashers
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Tuesday, March 15
Adam by Eve: A live in Animation (Netflix anime) – Anime, live action and music by cutting-edge artist Eve — all weave together into this dreamlike sonic experience inspired by the story of Adam and Eve.
Catherine Cohen: The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. (Netflix comedy) – Actress, comedian, and author Catherine Cohen makes her Netflix original comedy special debut in The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. Catherine uses her musical expertise to hilariously divulge details about relationships, modern feminism and being the main character of her own life. Filmed at Joe’s Pub in New York City.
Marilyn’s Eyes (Netflix film) – Food brings together a creative pair at a psychiatric hospital. As they turn a fictional restaurant into reality, they must find a recipe for healing.
One Piece Film: Strong World
Team Zenko Go (Netflix family) – No good deed is too small for this kind kid squad! Niah, Ari, Ellie and Jax go undercover to help others and squash their town’s problems in secret!
Wednesday, March 16
Pedal to Metal (Netflix series) – After a race they drive in ends fatally, friends Kike and Noche flee to Mexico City to hide, rebuild their lives and escape danger … or at least try.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives (Netflix documentary) – From Chris Smith, the executive producer of Tiger King and director of Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened, comes a wild four-part documentary series that takes viewers on a journey more bizarre than fiction. It explores how Sarma Melngailis, the celebrity restaurateur behind the glittering New York hotspot Pure Food and Wine, went from being the queen of vegan cuisine to being known as the “Vegan Fugitive.” Shortly after meeting a man named Shane Fox on Twitter in 2011, Melngailis begins draining her restaurant’s funds and funnelling the money to Fox after he cons her into believing he could make her dreams — from expanding her food empire to making her beloved pitbull immortal — a reality … but only if she continues to obey his every request without question. A few years later the couple, now married and on the lam after stealing nearly $2 million from the restaurant and its staff, are found holed up in a Tennessee motel by law enforcement. Their undoing? A charge made under Fox’s real name, Anthony Strangis, for a Domino’s pizza.
Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil’s Central Bank (Netflix documentary) – In 2005, thieves tunnel into a Fortaleza, Brazil, bank vault and steal over 160 million reais. This docuseries explores that spectacular, historic heist.
Thursday, March 17
Rescued by Ruby (Netflix film) – Chasing his long-shot dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby.
Soil (Netflix series) – To revamp the family business, a young entrepreneur sets up a bold yet risky plan of importing soil from Morocco to bury his community’s deceased.
Friday, March 18
Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question (Netflix series) – Alessandro Cattelan searches for happiness through interviews and unique experiences alongside guests such as Sorrentino, Baggio, Elio, and Vialli.
Animal: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – This immersive series follows the world’s most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
Black Crab (Netflix film) – To end an apocalyptic war and save her daughter, a reluctant soldier embarks on a desperate mission to cross a frozen sea carrying a top-secret cargo.
Cracow Monsters (Netflix series) – A young woman haunted by her past joins a mysterious professor and his group of gifted students who investigate paranormal activity — and fight demons.
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (Netflix series) – Often (mis)guided by a cheeky imaginary wizard, an awkward and lonely 20-something struggles to get out of his own way in his quest for a girlfriend.
The Flash: Season 8 (new episodes)
Human Resources (Netflix series) – From the inventive minds that brought us the award winning adult animation favourite Big Mouth comes the even edgier and adult-ier Human Resources. The spin-off pulls back the curtain on the daily lives of the creatures — Hormone Monsters, Depression Kitties, Shame Wizards and many more — that help humans journey through every aspect of life from puberty to parenthood to the twilight years. It quickly becomes clear that though the protagonists are creatures, they have a lot of humanity themselves. Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph and David Thewlis reprising their Big Mouth roles as well as Aidy Bryant, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Keke Palmer, and Randall Park among others — Human Resources is not your normal day at the office. The series is co-created and executive produced by Kelly Galuska, Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin.
Is It Cake? (Netflix series) – Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme and hosted by Mikey Day.
Light the Night: Part 3 (Netflix series) – Following the crash, the women at Light Bar continue their search for answers — but the truth is more complicated than expected.
Standing Up (Netflix series) – In Paris, four young comedians chase their dreams of stand-up glory while juggling financial pressures, family tensions and romantic adventures.
Top Boy: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Dushane wants to expand his empire beyond the streets. But with a huge investment, partners abroad and family crises, more money means more problems.
Windfall (Netflix film) – A man breaks into a tech billionaire’s empty vacation home, but things go sideways when the arrogant mogul and his wife arrive for a last-minute getaway.
Without Saying Goodbye (Netflix film) – The opposite lives of a workaholic architect and a fiery artist are upended when their chance encounter in breathtaking Peru shifts their views on life.
Young, Famous & African (Netflix series) – This reality series follows a crew of famed, affluent stars as they work and play, flirt and feud in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Saturday, March 19
The Invisible Man
Monday, March 21
In Good Hands (Netflix film) – Diagnosed with a terminal illness, a single mother encounters a suave bachelor as she grapples with the future of her headstrong six-year-old.
Tuesday, March 22
Jeff Foxworthy: The Good Old Days (Netflix comedy) – In his first solo stand-up special in 24 years, Jeff Foxworthy is remembering the good old days. Before cell phones diagnosed our illnesses, were used as cameras, kept us informed 24 hours a day, and before we had to have different passwords for everything. Jeff discusses parenting (your children and your parents), texting, the joy of getting a butt dial, conversations with his wife and recalls a much simpler time (or was it?). The special, filmed at the Pantages Theatre Minneapolis, is produced by Larry Burns and John Irwin, and directed by Ryan Polito.
The Principles of Pleasure (Netflix documentary) – Sex, joy, and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women’s pleasure — and puts old-fashioned myths to rest.
Wednesday, March 23
The Wedding Year
Thursday, March 24
Love Like the Falling Petals (Netflix film) – An aspiring young photographer falls in love with a vibrant hairstylist. The future stretches before them — until a twist of fate changes everything.
Friday, March 25
Bridgerton: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Duty, desire and scandal collide when viscount Anthony Bridgerton decides to marry, only to meet his match in his intended bride’s headstrong big sister.
Transformers: BotBots (Netflix family) – A new series in the “Transformers” universe.
Monday, March 28
Thermae Romae Novae (Netflix anime) – A proud bath architect in ancient Rome starts randomly surfacing in present-day Japan, where he’s inspired by the many bathing innovations he finds.
Tuesday, March 29
Mighty Express: Season 6 (Netflix family) – A team of trains and their kid friends overcome trouble on the tracks with quick thinking and teamwork in a new season!
Mike Epps: Indiana Mike (Netflix comedy) – A new stand-up comedy special from Mike Epps.
Wednesday, March 30
All Hail (Netflix film) – After failing to predict a destructive hail storm, a famous meteorologist flees to his hometown and soon finds himself on a journey of self-discovery.
Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (Netflix documentary) – When the founder of a Canadian crypto exchange unexpectedly dies in India, customers suspect there may be more to the death than meets the eye.
Thursday, March 31
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Casual: Seasons 1-4
Like a Boss
Super PupZ (Netflix family) – Four superpowered pups work as a pack to help their new kid pals — and a furry alien friend — in a cute and cuddly cosmic adventure!
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying six children slid off a road near Millbrook on Tuesday afternoon (February 22).
At around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Peterborough police were called after a school bus slid off Zion Line and onto its side at the bottom of a hill between County Road 10 and Carveth Drive.
The bus driver and two children were taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with minor injuries.
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Road and weather conditions were poor at the time and police are laying no charges at this time.
After the incident, the area was closed while the bus was removed and the road was sanded and salted.
With reports of icy conditions in the Peterborough area on Wednesday morning, police are warning motorists to drive with caution.
This story has been updated to correct the day in the headline.
Kate Suhr performs, with Megan Murphy (right) and Saskia Tomkins in the background, during a performance of "The Verandah Society" at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook in summer 2021. Four songs from the production are now available as a digital EP. (Photo: Tristan Peirce Photography)
4th Line Theatre in Millbrook has released The Verandah Sessions, a digital EP of four original songs with music and lyrics by Peterborough’s Kate Suhr.
The four songs on the EP — “Tell Me Everything”, “Slow Living”, “Prayer Song”, and “On the Heels of Silence” — were originally performed during The Verandah Society in Residence at 4th Line Theatre at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook last summer.
Created and performed by Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy with support from musician Saskia Tomkins, and featuring a hybrid of storytelling and music, the production was an extension of The Veranda Café show that the Suhr and Murphy initially brought to people’s porches and backyards throughout the summer of 2020 to connect with and perform for people during the pandemic.
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“It was an unbelievable gift to be able to create art with my dear friend Megan Murphy at the Winslow farm this past summer,” Suhr says in a media release. “After immersing myself in Meg’s inspirational stories and then spending time with my own thoughts and feelings surrounding the last few years, four new songs were born.”
Produced by James McKenty and Suhr, The Verandah Sessions was recorded at McKenty’s In Record Time Studio and was mixed and mastered by McKenty.
The four songs feature Suhr singing and playing acoustic guitar, with Murphy performing backup vocals on “Tell Me Everything”. Saskia Tomkins performs on violin, viola, and cello with McKenty performing on acoustic and electric guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, bass, and drums. Jennifer Moher designed the album cover.
AUDIO: “The Verandah Sessions” by Kate Suhr
“For those who were not able to see the show, Kate’s songs will give you a real sense of the beauty of the work,” says 4th Line’s managing artistic director Kim Blackwell, who directed last summer’s production in Millbrook as well as a holiday-themed Verandah Society show in December as Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough.
The 16-minute digital EP is available for $7 at Bandcamp and on Apple Music.
“I am truly thankful for 4th Line Theatre’s generosity and continuous support,” Suhr says. ” I am also indebted to the incomparable Saskia Tomkins and James McKenty for embracing my music and breathing life into everything I was hoping to convey. Without all of these wonderful people, this recording, and these songs would never have seen the light of day. I am humbled and I am grateful.”
The Port Hope police station at 55 Fox Road in Port Hope. (Photo: Port Hope Police Service)
A 19-year-old Cobourg man is dead following a single-vehicle collision in Port Hope on Monday night (February 21).
At around 10 p.m., Port Hope police were notified of a serious collision near Robertson Street and Mill Street South in Port Hope. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Port Hope police contacted the Ontario Provincial Police to help investigate the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
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Initial information indicates a constable with the CN Police Service attempted to stop a vehicle on Peter Street in Port Hope when the vehicle fled. The CN Police Service is a private police force under the federal Railway Safety Act that protects the property and rail infrastructure of CN Railway.
Port Hope police are investigating the exact series of events that occurred in the incident.
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) did not invoke their mandate for this collision, as the CN Police Service is federally regulated and the SIU has no jurisdiction in this case.
Peterborough County OPP are seeking these two suspects in a theft from Foodland Ennismore in Selwyn Township on February 2, 2022. (Police-supplied photos)
Police are looking for two suspects after a theft incident at Foodland Ennismore in Selwyn Township in early February.
Peterborough County OPP say that, at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, two men entered the grocery store at 476 Robinson Road and stole around $150 in food products.
The two suspects and their vehicle were captured on surveillance video.
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The first suspect is described as male, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, Caucasian, average height with a large build, and short dark hair and a short beard. He was wearing a black winter jacket, black pants, and was not wearing a face mask.
The second suspect is described as male, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, Caucasian with a smaller build, and short dark hair and a short beard. He was wearing a hoodie, black pants, and a surgical-style face mask.
The vehicle is described as a silver Dodge Avenger with the front two wheels appearing to be stock aluminum-style rims and the rear two wheels appearing to be black winter-style rims.
The two suspects were driving this silver Dodge Avenger in a theft from Foodland Ennismore in Selwyn Township on February 2, 2022. (Police-supplied photo)
Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects in this case. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for all of Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings County, a special weather statement for heavy rain in southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes, and a rainfall warning for Northumberland County for Tuesday afternoon and evening (February 22).
Freezing rain is expected to develop late Tuesday morning or early afternoon and persist for several hours before transitioning to rain late in the afternoon. Ice accretion is expected, with significant ice accretion amounts of 5 to 10 mm possible in Haliburton and Hastings counties.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Beware of branches or electrical wires that could break under the weight of ice. Utility outages may occur.
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In southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes, freezing rain will transition to rain, at times heavy, as the temperatures rise above zero Tuesday afternoon. Up to 20 mm of rain is possible.
In Northumberland County, a rainfall warning is in effect. Freezing rain is also possible Tuesday morning and early afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are possible, with the highest amounts falling in the afternoon and into the early evening hours.
The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
All school vehicles to schools in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton for Trillium Lakelands District School Board have been cancelled for Tuesday. In addition, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has cancelled all mass immunization clinics and school clinics, including in Lindsay, Cobourg, and Fenelon Falls.
The view from behind the bar at U4 Rooftop Patio Bar at the award-winning Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. Designed for private events including weddings and parties, the open-air venue offers private cabanas and chaise lounges, a crafted cocktail and wine selection, bartenders, an audio system, ample parking, and more. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
Imagine celebrating with your family, friends, or colleagues in an elegant open-air space, kicking back in a chaise lounge while sipping a hand-crafted cocktail and enjoying scenic views.
Now imagine doing all of that in the heart of downtown Peterborough. That’s the promise of U4 Rooftop Patio Bar, located on the roof of the award-winning Euphoria Wellness Spa.
When Euphoria owner Simone Dobson expanded her 10-year-old spa business into the historic building at 290 Water Street in 2016, she realized the rooftop would be an ideal location for a unique outdoor event space and, in July 2021, launched U4 Rooftop Patio Bar.
One of the luxurious private cabanas at U4 Rooftop Patio Bar, overlooking Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
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“We have a fully licensed bar and we include bartending staff for every event,” says director of operations Mackenzie Dobson. “We have an outdoor heating system to keep everyone warm regardless of the weather. We’ve installed a beautiful lighting system, and there is a state-of-the-art sound system as well.”
Along with all the amenities, U4 exudes an atmosphere of sophistication, luxury, and comfort, with its tastefully decorated private cabanas where guests can relax and socialize.
“On the conceptual side we wanted to create an inviting space that brings people in and keeps them here,” he explains.
Located in the heart of downtown Peterborough near the Otonabee River and Millennium Park, U4 Rooftop Patio Bar has a fully licensed bar and includes bartending staff for every event. There’s also a state-of-the-art sound system and outdoor heating to keep guests warm on chilly summer nights. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
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Since opening last summer, early bookings for U4 came very quickly through word of mouth. Now, nearly a year later and with a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, U4 is already booking private events and weddings for the 2022 season.
“We are booking up, but we still have availability,” Mackenzie points out. “We encourage anyone in the community who needs an event space to reach out to us to discuss their needs and our availability. We want this to be a space where anyone can come to relax and enjoy a sophisticated private event in a beautiful and relaxing setting.”
Adding to U4’s unique charm is the fact it sits atop a historic building that once belonged to the Peterborough Canoe Company, which manufactured wooden canoes there from the 1890s to the early 1960s. A repurposed canoe on the patio pays homage to the building’s heritage. Along with U4 and Euphoria Wellness Spa, the building is also home to the Canoe Co. Café, a café and gelateria that owes its name to this important part of Peterborough’s history.
Downstairs from the U4 Rooftop Patio Bar is the award-winning Euphoria Wellness Spa and the Canoe Co. Café, a café and gelateria. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
“Canoe Co. Café is independently owned with a license to serve Starbucks, and they also have the most delicious gelato in town,” Mackenzie says. “Students like to gather at the café, but it’s also great for spa clients who want to experience the luxuries of a coffee shop within the spa ambience as well.”
While U4 has already started booking weddings for the upcoming season, Mackenzie says dates are still available to book corporate events, birthday parties, and other private events — as well as more weddings. U4 is a popular wedding venue because, along with its elegant atmosphere and amenities, a full-service spa is located right downstairs.
“We really offer a perfect venue,” Mackenzie explains. “People can get their makeup and hair done on the spot, and then come right up after to enjoy this beautiful space and attend the event that brought them here.”
As an outdoor space, U4 Rooftop Patio Bar can accommodate capacity limits during the pandemic. At full capacity, U4 can accommodate 100 guests or more, making it a popular venue for weddings and large celebrations. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
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When it comes to weddings, Mackenzie says U4 is prepared to accommodate requests for the preferences and special touches that will make the big day even more special. Along with carefully curated wines and cocktails, U4 can also serve signature cocktails selected by the married couple.
“We always provide bartending staff for events, and we do have some of our own signature drinks that sell very well,” Mackenzie says. “Last summer our strawberry mojito pitchers were a huge hit. This summer we have plans to make a beautiful cocktail with purple gin.”
As an outdoor space, U4 has been able to accommodate the ever-changing capacity limits during the pandemic (when no capacity restrictions are in place, U4 can accommodate 100 guests or more). That flexibility has made it an ideal location for a wide range of private events.
Clients of Euphoria Wellness Spa can also enjoy U4 Rooftop Patio Bar when it’s not being used for private events. (Photo: U4 Rooftop Patio Bar)
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Following its mantra “Together is a beautiful place to be,” U4 had a successful inaugural season last year despite the pandemic. Mackenzie believes the family-owned business will only see that success expand as pandemic restrictions ease and people are able to once again freely come together and celebrate — whether for a company party, a social gathering, or a wedding.
“Our business model is ‘Business, Laughter, Happily Ever After’,” Mackenzie says. “We’re providing Peterborough with a luxurious rooftop patio bar where we can host any type of event.”
As Mackenzie is quick to point out, U4 is not only available for guests of private events — clients of Euphoria Wellness Spa can also take advantage of the rooftop patio bar.
“The space is also open to clients receiving spa services outside of event hours,” he says. “So people can enjoy U4 while coming in for a massage. It’s truly the best of both worlds.”
U4 Rooftop Patio Bar is located at 290 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. For more information and to inquire about bookings, visit u4rooftop.com or email events@U4rooftop.com.
This story was created in partnership with U4 Rooftop Patio Bar.
A convoy participant slaps away the hand of a counter-protester who was blocking a dump truck from proceeding through the intersection at Brealey Drive and Stenson Boulevard in Peterborough on February 19, 2022. The counter-protester was arrested and charged under the criminal code with intimidation for blocking the highway, and the convoy participant was arrested and charged with assault. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)
Both a counter-protester and a convoy participant were arrested and are facing charges under the criminal code in connection with an incident at Brealey Drive and Stenson Boulevard in Peterborough on Saturday (February 19).
A small group of counter-protesters had gathered on the southeast corner of Brealey Drive across from Fleming College late Saturday morning, with the intention of frequently pushing the pedestrian crossing button to break up the so-called “Freedom Rally Convoy”, which had left Whittington Drive at 11 a.m. on its way to downtown Peterborough.
One of the counter-protesters instead decided to stand in the middle of the crosswalk to prevent convoy vehicles from going through the green light. While the counter-protester was attempting to block a dump truck, it moved forward, pushing him into the intersection.
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A convoy participant subsequently confronted the counter-protester while he was blocking the dump truck and assaulted him.
Police officers eventually arrived at the scene to speak with the counter-protester.
Peterborough police say an officer was subsequently assigned to review and investigate the incident, which was captured on video by one of the counter-protesters.
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As a result, a 34-year-old Peterborough man who was participating in the convoy was arrested and charged with assault. The accused man was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 8.
The 33-year-old counter-protester, also of Peterborough, was arrested and charged under the criminal code with intimidation – blocks or obstructs a highway. The accused man was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 10.
Police did not announce any charges against the driver of the dump truck.
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Both assault and intimidation are hybrid offences under the criminal code, meaning they can be prosecuted as either a summary offence or an indictable offence depending on the seriousness of the offence.
The maximum jail term for a summary offence is two years less a day. As an indictable offence, the maximum jail term for assault is 10 years and for intimidation is five years.
A GoFundeMe campaign has been organized in support of the counter-protester “for his legal defense and any other fees he incurs while fighting this ridiculous charge.”
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of the greater Kawarthas for freezing rain and rain Monday night (February 21) through Tuesday night.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings County.
Patchy freezing rain or rain is expected to begin Monday night and persist into Tuesday, with freezing rain transitioning to rain during the day.
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There remains uncertainty as to exactly when the transition will occur.
Rain is expected to come to an end Tuesday night.
Hazards include possible ice accretion due to freezing rain, periods of heavy rain, and localized flooding as the frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb rainfall.
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