Seven Peterborough-area entrepreneurs received a collective $35,000 in the spring intake of the provincailly funded Starter Company Plus program offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. Pictured are Voula Halliday, Matt Anderson, Julie Drain, Lewis Park, Jessica Blair, and Jenish Odigineyev. Not pictured: Dave Bourgeois. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)
Seven Peterborough-area entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 microgrant to support their small business in the spring intake of the Starter Company Plus program offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre.
Funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED), the program provides aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs in the City and County of Peterborough with five weeks of business training to help them launch a new business or expand an existing one.
Twelve small businesses participated in the spring intake of the program, with the following seven entrepreneurs and their businesses selected to each receive a $5,000 grant based on the overall strength of their business plan and business pitch:
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Voula Halliday of The Flavour Fix Co. in Peterborough, offering flavourful additions to transform your meals, including sprinkles, smears, slathers, dollops, and spreads.
Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens in Peterborough, an organic micro-green grower and harvester selling to restaurants and home consumers.
Jessica Blair of Follow Me Photography in Cavan-Monaghan, a therapeutic photography service to capture and commemorate loved ones during the end phase of their lives.
Dave Bourgeois of Drumlin Cycle in Cavan-Monaghan, a mobile bicycle repair and maintenance service for cyclists and commuter bicycles in Cavan-Monaghan Township.
Julie Drain of Your Furever Friend Professional Pet Services in Douro-Dummer, a registered veterinary technician offering dog training, behaviour programming, and health support for the life of your pet.
Jenish Odigineyev of Odigski Media in Peterborough, offering videography services including media shoots, full productions, and editing services for program content, educational, and recruitment videos for businesses.
Lewis Park of East City Guitar Co. in Peterborough’s East City, offering guitar manufacturing and repair as well as workshops.
“This intake of the Starter Company Plus program saw 12 businesses who launched and grew in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Madeleine Hurrell, the PKED entrepreneurship officer who oversees the program, in a media release. “As a result of a constantly changing economic and public health landscape, these new businesses have grown to be resilient and adaptive.”
Since its launch in 2017, the Starter Company Plus program offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre has assisted over 203 local entrepreneurs and over 162 small businesses, which have created more than 190 jobs in the local economy.
Pride Week in Kawartha Lakes is organized by Kawartha Lakes Pride in partnership with with local businesses and organizations. (Graphic courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Pride)
July 4 to 10 is Pride Week in Kawartha Lakes, with Kawartha Lakes Pride partnering with local businesses and organizations to host a full week of events in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay.
The week began on Monday (July 4) with the raising of Pride flags at the Kawartha Lakes police station and Kawartha Lakes city hall in Lindsay.
On Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., Lotus Indian Bistro (69 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls) will be hosting Big Gay Trivia Night. To reserve a table for your team or to ask to be put on a team list, call the restaurant at 705-307-0325.
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On Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m., Colborne Street Gallery (36 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls) will be hosting “Express Yourself,” described as “an immersive LGBTQIA+ live art experience” featuring live body painting and music by Sahira Q and Betty Baker, photography by Ruth Tait, and complimentary food and drink provided by Colborne Street Gallery. Register for the free event at klpexpressyourself.eventbrite.com
On Thursday at 11 a.m., Lock 34 Yoga Studio (19 Colborne St. Fenelon Falls) is hosting an inclusive yoga experience taught by Lisa Diem, described as “n expression of self love fob all bodies and genders in a safe environment.” No experience is necessary. To reserve a spot, email fenelonyoga@gmail.com.
Also on Thursday, Adelaide Clinic (1 Adelaide St. N., Lindsay) is hosting its fourth annual Pooch Pride Walk, where people and dogs are encouraged to dress in their best Pride wear. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed pooch and, for every dog that joins the walk, Adelaide Clinic will donate $4 to Kawartha Lakes Pride.
The Pride flag was raised at the Kawartha Lakes police station (pictured) and Kawartha Lakes city hall in Lindsay on July 4, 2022 to mark the beginning of Pride Week in Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Pride)
Participants will gather at 5:30 p.m. for the walk, which will leave the Adelaide Clinic at 6 p.m., going south on Adelaide St. to Kent St., east on Kent to Victoria Ave,, north on Victoria to Wellington St., west on Wellington and Fair Ave. to Adelaide, and then south on Adelaide back to the clinic.
On Friday, Pride In The Park takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryboro Lodge Museum (50 Oak St., Fenelon Falls). The free, all-ages, family-friendly event features tie dye t-shirts, a “Get Runway Ready” glitz station, drag queen story time with Betty Baker And Madeleine, a caricature artist, a runway drag walk and show with DJ Octavio, drag performances (by Sahira Q, Betty Baker, Madeleine, and Banshii Waylon), cookie decorating, and a balloon artist.
There will also be popcorn and candy floss, a petting zoo, a bouncy castle, video game tournaments, a clothing swap, a sharpie tattoo booth, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, vendors, and more.
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Pride In The Park will be followed at 8 p.m. on Friday by the “Pride After Dark,” a drag party at Maryboro Lodge Museum featuring Sahira Q, Betty Baker, Madeline Hamel, Banshii Waylon, Tommi, and other local queens. DJ Octavio from Del Vinyl will be providing music and lighting, with Lotus Indian Bistro providing food and drink service. Tickets for this age-of-majority event are $20, available in advance at klpafterdark.eventbrite.com.
Kawartha Lakes Pride Week concludes on the weekend with a “Sun and Fun Beach Social” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Garnet Graham Beach (98 Francis St. W., Fenelon Falls). On Sunday, there will be Pride services at 10:40 a.m. at Cambridge Street United Church (61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay) and at 11 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church (19 Bond St. E., Fenelon Falls).
For more information about Kawartha Lakes Pride and updates, visit them on Facebook and Instagram.
Kawartha Lakes Pride has partnered with local businesses and organizations to host a full week of events in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay. (Graphic courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Pride)
An antique car on display during the annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the family-friendly event returns on July 10, 2022. (Photo: Larry Keeley)
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show is returning to Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene this summer.
The 25th annual family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 10th.
Visitors can view antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles brought by car and motorcycle enthusiasts from across Ontario on display throughout the historic village.
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In a nod to non-motorized modes of transportation, the Antique Bicycle Collectors of Ontario will be showcasing its extensive display of antique and rare bicycles in and around the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building, where DJ Del and Jenny Jams will be spinning music from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Visitors can learn how transportation has changed over the years and the roles that various trades played in the creation of transportation methods, including the challenges of the journey from Britain to Canada at the Fife Cabin and the experience of waiting for the stagecoach in the Hotel.
In the Transportation Barn, visitor will see a variety of 19th-century modes of transportation such as sleighs, wagons, and milk carts. During the 25th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene, visitors can view antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles brought by car and motorcycle enthusiasts from across Ontario on display throughout the historic village. There will also be a display of antique and rare bicycles, activities for kids, demonstrations, and more. (Photo: Larry Keeley)
Kids can participate in schoolyard games at the South Lake Schoolhouse, make a craft at the Ayotte Cabin, write a postcard to a pioneer, and learn how the transportation of mail was an essential service at the General Store.
There will also be horse and wagon rides, demonstrations in the Lang Grist Mill and in the Shingle Mill, weaving demonstrations, and the opportunity to view the Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation quilt.
Food options (for an additional fee) include refreshments and sweet treats at the Keene Hotel and snacks from the Keene Lions Club food truck.
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Admission in advance or at the village is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors 60 and older, and $7 for children and youth ages five to 14, with free admission for children under five. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes two adults and up to four children and youth.
The Link, a rural transportation service connecting Selwyn Township and Curve Lake First Nation to Peterborough, is celebrating its first year of service with free rides from July 11 to 15.
A pilot project of Selwyn Township, Curve Lake First Nation, Community Care Peterborough, and the City of Peterborough, the service has two routes: Route 31 runs between Peterborough, Lakefield, and Curve Lake First Nation, and Route 32 runs between Peterborough, Bridgenorth, and Ennismore.
Since launching in May 2021, The Link has averaged over 500 riders per month on 15-passenger buses operated by Peterborough Transit.
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To mark its one-year anniversary, the service will be free to use from July 11 to 15. Normally, a two-ride pass costs $15, a 10-ride pass costs $50, and a monthly pass costs $150.
In addition, Selwyn Township will be hosting an event on Monday (July 11) to recognize the funding and partnerships involved in The Link project. The recognition event takes place at 11 a.m. in the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre parking lot (20 Concession Street, Lakefield).
On Wednesday (July 13), an open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Care Chemung (551 Ennis Road, Ennismore), where people can learn more about The Link, its routes and schedule, and rules of service.
For those unable to attend the open house in person, Selwyn Township will be hosting a Facebook Live question-and-answer session about the service at 6 p.m. on Thursday (July 14) on its Facebook page at facebook.com/SelwynTownship.
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In a media release, Selwyn Township says it will be evaluating The Link in 2023 to explore how to improve the service and is seeking feedback through an online survey. Those who complete the survey at selwyntownship.ca/thelink will have a chance to win a free 10-ride bus pass valued at $50. The survey will also be available during the July 13th open house.
The Link was originally funded in 2020 as a three-year pilot project with a $1.48-million grant under the Ontario government’s Community Transportation Grant program.
In summer 2021, the Ministry of Transportation extended the grant period by an additional two years and provided an additional $884,625 in funding, allowing the pilot to continue until 2025.
The Juno award-winning Sam Roberts Band performs at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 6, 2022. The Canadian alt-rockers last performed at a drive-in style concert in Peterborough in August 2021 but their set was cut short by inclement weather. (Publicity photo)
When it rains, it pours — and sometimes that’s a good thing. Back on August 29, 2021, Peterborough Musicfest brought Canadian alt-rockers Sam Roberts Band to Peterborough to headline a free-admission concert, held drive-in style in the Peterborough Memorial Centre parking lot due to the pandemic.
Peterborough Musicfest presents Sam Roberts Band
When: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: Free admission
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent). VIP seating available for sponsors. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighbourhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.
Opened by The Weber Brothers Band, things started out well enough but a few songs into Sam Roberts Band’s set, a violent thunderstorm rolled in from the west and, well, that was that.
As the venue quickly emptied, no one was more disappointed than Roberts himself. Taking cover from the pelting rain, he promised to return to Peterborough to finish what he had started and, in fact, directed his people to make that happen.
On Wednesday, July 6th, Sam Roberts will deliver on that vow, fronting his band at Del Crary Park before a much larger audience as Peterborough Musicfest’s 35th season continues. As always, admission to the 8 p.m. concert is free.
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With the 2003 release of his debut double-platinum album We Were Born In A Flame, it was clear right from the get-go that Sam Roberts was destined for Canadian rock music stardom. Six studio albums and 15 Juno Award nominations later, the Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has more than lived up to that billing.
Roberts’ career has been a tale of two trajectories.
As Sam Roberts, the singer, guitarist, and songwriter released two subsequent albums — Chemical City in 2006 and Love At The End Of The World in 2008 — and then, with The Sam Roberts Band, brought forth the studio albums Collider, Lo-Fantasy, TerraForm and, in 2020, All Of Us.
VIDEO: “Brother Down” – Sam Roberts Band
Roberts didn’t return empty handed from his trips to the Juno Awards. At the 2004 ceremony, his arms cradled four of the coveted statues, for Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year and Artist of the Year for We Were Born In A Flame, and Video of the Year for the tune “Bridge To Nowhere.”
Then, in 2009, Roberts again won Artist of the Year and Rock Album of the Year for Love At The End Of The World.
The 2003 release of We Were Born In A Flame was preceded by a six-track EP, The Inhuman Condition. It included a song that remains a staple of Roberts’ set list to this day. In a 2016 interview with Laura Antonelli of Songfacts, Roberts reflects on the staying power of that song, “Brother Down.”
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“I think there’s an honesty to the line ‘I think my life is passing me by’ that we all feel,” Roberts says. “When I wrote that song, I was at a point where my dream of playing music, not just for a living but being able to devote and dedicate my life to making music and not having to work at another job that was going to pull me away from it, was a real thing.”
“But it seemed like it was just slipping away further and further every day. That’s when I wrote that song. Of course, strangely enough, it’s the song that ends up launching our career. I think maybe that feeling of desperation is something that we can all relate to somehow.”
As for his evolution as a songwriter since that early success, Roberts says maturity brings with it a different perspective that’s reflected in the lyrics.
VIDEO: “Hard Road” – Sam Roberts Band
“You start off writing songs as a young person and you’re living in a world that revolves almost entirely around yourself and your own needs and ambitions,” Roberts says. “As you get older, it starts to become less and less about you, especially when you have kids and a family.”
“You start to see the world through other people’s eyes a lot more. Now it’s not so much about me against the world. It’s how do you make the best possible future for your kids to grow up in? So I think, fundamentally, I just see the world completely differently than I used to before.”
Sam Roberts Band’s latest album, All of Us, was released in the thick of the pandemic in October 2020. As a result, new music from that album hasn’t really been played all that much in front of a live audience. Still, in an interview with nightMair Creative published just prior to the album’s release, Roberts says issuing new music during that dark time was the right thing to do.
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“Maybe the timing is exactly when it’s supposed to be heard; when people need it the most,” he explains. “I think we have to put aside our own sort of inconveniences at this point and say no, this is the music we feel can do something for people when they need it. It’s therapeutic for us too, to make it and go through the whole catharsis of songwriting and recording and all of that.”
“That’s one side of it, but there’s also this feeling of helplessness in a sense of you don’t know how you can contribute anything when the situation is as dire and puzzling as it is now. So here’s something we have to give; here’s something we can offer. It’s not going to help everybody. It’s not going to make the virus go away quicker but its music and therefore it can be a sort of powerful antidote to any crisis that you might be facing.”
A much-coveted live performer 20 years on, Roberts was among Canadian artists showcased at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. On Canada Day in 2011, he performed before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Ottawa.
For his Musicfest second coming, Roberts will be joined by Dave Nugent (lead guitar), Eric Fares (keyboards and guitar), James Hall (bass), and Josh Trager (drums).
VIDEO: “Bridge to Nowhere – Sam Roberts Band
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Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 16 free-admission concerts during its milestone 35th anniversary season, each staged Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission remains “to provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2022 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
Participants in the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha's 2016 'Adventure in Understanding' canoe trip prepare to take their 26-foot Voyageur canoes through the Peterborough Lift Lock on a 100-kilometre journey to Curve Lake First Nation. (Photo: Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)
After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha’s ‘Adventure in Understanding’ canoe trip is back for summer 2022 and is seeking participants.
The six-day and five-night canoe trip will see 20 First Nations and non-native youth aged 16 to 18 years, along with four trip leaders, paddle three 26-foot Voyageur canoes on a 100-kilometre camping adventure along the Trent-Severn Waterway from Peterborough to Curve Lake First Nation.
Developed by the Rotary Club with the support of the Curve Lake First Nation youth committee, Camp Kawartha, and the Canadian Canoe Museum, the co-ed program ran for six years, from 2014 to 2019, until the pandemic cancelled the trip for the past two years.
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During this year’s journey, participants will learn about the ecological and cultural importance of water while travelling over the Peterborough Lift Lock, experiencing the “teaching rocks” at Petroglyphs Provincial Park, and visiting with Curve Lake Elders. They will also play native games, practice native skills, swim, sing, share stories, and make new friends.
This year’s trip departs from Beavermead Park in Peterborough on Saturday, August 28th and arrives at Curve Lake First Nation on Friday, September 2nd, with overnight stops along the way at Champlain College at Trent University, Lakefield, Camp Kawartha, and Wolf Island Provincial Park.
Past Adventure in Understanding participants speak about gaining a new respect for our land, learning about different cultures, developing new friendships, and experiencing the sense of achievement that comes from paddling 100 kilometres.
A map and schedule of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha’s 2022 ‘Adventure in Understanding’ canoe trip. (Graphic: Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)
The Adventure In Understanding program is open to all youth, whether related to Rotarians or not. While many of youth who have participated in the program in the past have been sponsored by Rotary Clubs, the program also accepts registrations from individuals.
Application and related forms for the 2022 trip are available at pkaiu.com, where you can also find more information about the program and past trips.
The cost per participant is $400, which includes all meals and equipment except for a sleeping bag, ground sheet or thermarest, and personal belongings such as clothes and toiletries. Applications are due by Monday, August 1st.
Peterborough Police Service acting police chief Tim Farquharson speaks about the city's second homicide of 2022 during at a media conference outside the Peterborough police station on Monday, July 4. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)
Peterborough police continue to search for suspects in the city’s second homicide of 2022.
Just after 2 p.m. on Saturday (July 2), police were called to the Park Street North and Sherbrooke Street area in Peterborough following reports that a person had been shot.
After arriving, officers located a 37-year-old male victim and administered CPR. The victim was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where he succumbed to his injuries.
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“The safety of the residents in our community is the number one priority of the Peterborough Police Service and we understand that safety is also a concern in our community,” said acting police chief Tim Farquharson during a media conference on Monday. “We are working to gather as much information as possible and locate the suspects involved. ”
Farquharson said police do not believe this was a random incident and there is no threat to public safety.
Although Farquharson did not specify the shooting was drug-related, he spent much of the media conference speaking about the police response to increased violence over the past six months, as well as police seizures of drugs in the city and targeting of organized crime, and a multi-pronged approach to the issue of opioids addiction.
VIDEO: Peterborough police media conference (July 4, 2022)
In response to questions, Farquharson refused to comment on whether the victim was known to police or whether this was a drive-by shooting.
On Tuesday, police identified the 37-year-old victim as Shawn Singh of Peterborough.
Police believe there may be more witnesses in the area at the time of the shooting, and are asking anyone with information to come forward by call the Peterborough Police Service’s crime line at 705-876-1122 x555.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at stopcrimehere.ca.
This story has been updated with the name of the victim.
Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy in Peterborough is once again offering Nike basketball summer camps to boys and girls aged five to 17 of all skill levels, and is also offering with a Nike soccer camp for the first time this year. Pictured are girls participating in rookie skills training at a 2021 camp. (Photo courtesy of Time 2 Hoop)
Joshua Williams is used to shooting hoops, not jumping through them.
As founder of Peterborough’s Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy, the former Fleming Knights varsity player and coach presented the inaugural Nike basketball camp for kids and teens in 2021, overcoming a number of pandemic-related challenges to make it happen.
The end result of that effort saw an average of 30 participants registered for each weekly camp dribble, pass, and shoot their way to improved court skills at Playground East Peterborough (the former SPIplex sports dome), off Highway 7 just south of Fowlers Corners.
Joshua Williams, founder and owner of Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy, is a former college player and varsity men’s and extramural women’s basketball coach at Fleming College. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Williams)
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Now, buoyed by the program’s first-year success, Williams and his team are bringing it back this summer, with an outdoor Nike soccer camp added to the mix.
“There was some thinking like ‘Should we wait? If the other camps aren’t running, should we be running?'” recalls Williams of the lead-up to last year’s camp. “Normally you can have the kids all together and have them running around, but we had to do it a little bit differently — organizing different cohorts, organizing when the kids could eat lunch, and organizing inside and outside times.”
“It was a challenge but it was great to be able to give those kids an opportunity to be active,” he adds. “We took all the required measures, and consulted with Peterborough Public Health and Service Canada to figure out exactly what we needed to do. We were able to put it together and it was a success.”
Now that pandemic restrictions are lifted, Williams can focus on what he does best: helping young athletes develop the skills they need to enjoy the sport of basketball as well as soccer.
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Registration is now open for eight weekly co-ed camps this July and August, with the first week beginning July 4. Basketball camp will be offered for six weeks with soccer camp offered for four weeks. During the two weeks that they overlap, registrants can choose to participate in a hybrid basketball/soccer camp.
Basketball camp, which is held Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is open to boys and girls aged five to 17 of all skill levels. The cost is $325 plus HST for the week, with a half-day option available for $225 plus HST. Camps run every week from July 4 to August 26, except for the week of August 1 due to the Civic holiday.
Camp participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball, improve their basketball skills, and further develop their on-court athleticism in a fun yet competitive and engaging environment.
“Kids of all abilities are encouraged to come,” says Williams, adding “If you love playing the sport or you want to try it for the first time, we cater to everybody.”
For the first time this summer, Peterborough’s Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy is offering a Nike soccer camp for four weeks during July and August. Directed by Canadian and Ontario soccer association-certified coach and former semi-pro player Stan Bombino, there is a junior camp for U5 to U11 players and a senior camp for U12 to U17. (Photo courtesy of Time 2 Hoop)
Soccer camp, meanwhile, is directed by Canadian and Ontario soccer association-certified coach and former semi-pro player Stan Bombino. There is a junior camp for U5 to U11 players and a senior camp for U12 to U17. Camp registration for one week, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, costs $225 plus HST. Sessions run July 8 to 12, July 11 to 15, August 8 to 12, and August 15 to 19.
Williams has again enlisted the help of a number of qualified basketball coaches. Returning from last year are Peterborough native and former Team Canada captain Jesse Young, and certified athletic therapist and registered kinesiologist Raymond D’Almeida, the owner of Rayzor Therapy & Fitness in Peterborough. New to the coaching roster are former Fleming athletes Mkons Stone and Daniel Williams, the latter having played pro basketball in Europe, and Adam Scott grad Nolan Nukkala.
Key to the camps’ formation, Williams points out, has been the partnership with Nike, a relationship that goes back to his time running a Nike soccer camp at Fleming.
“I got a call prior to the summer we ran the soccer camp and they wanted to know if I was interested in running a basketball camp. I wanted to expand basketball in the community, and expand the programs I was already doing with Time 2 Hoop, so it was a no-brainer for me to take that on.”
Boys participate in rookie skills training at a Nike basketball summer camp offered by Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy in Peterborough in 2021. As well as developing fundamental skills, campers learn about teamwork, respect, and fair play. (Photo courtesy of Time 2 Hoop)
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Noting his wish that there was a similar program available to him when he was a kid, Williams says he’s grateful to be able to give kids “the opportunity to try the sport of basketball and see if they want to take it any further, whether that’s being the best in their friend group, to making their high school team, to playing in college or university. Whatever the case may be, I’m all about helping them get there.”
While skills development is a big part of Time 2 Hoop’s mandate, Williams adds the related benefits of team sport shouldn’t be underestimated, such as teamwork, respect, and fair play.
“It’s about building character as well as teaching the sport,” he says. “There are life skills that are going to translate outside of the sport. How you act here is probably how you’re going to act outside of here. It goes beyond them just playing.”
“I enjoy passing my knowledge on more than playing the sport at this point. I just want to give all that I can to help anyone succeed.”
Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy camp participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball, improve their basketball skills, and further develop their on-court athleticism in a fun yet competitive and engaging environment. (Photo courtesy of Time 2 Hoop)
Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy, founded by Williams more than four years ago, has come a long way since he provided instruction to a dozen kids in a high school gym. The pandemic forced a hiccup, he notes, but everything is now headed in the right direction.
“We don’t just do camps,” he adds. “We also do skill development training. We have travel teams. We want to expand to communities close to us — Lindsay, Port Hope, and Cobourg. We want to continue to offer opportunities that other areas are not offering.”
For the kids, Williams says, it’s also all about having fun while they develop their skills.
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“They talk to their friends and their family and say they had a great time,” Williams explains. “They learned how to dribble the ball and to be a better teammate. I walk down the street and I see someone in a Time 2 Hoop t-shirt. That shows people are liking the brand and want to be a part of it.”
As for the summer camps this summer, Williams says he’s “really excited to get going again.”
“Working with kids through the game of basketball is my baby. I love being able to provide opportunities for that.”
Peterborough’s Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy is now also offering a soccer camp under its Time 2 Hoop Sports brand. (Logos: Time 2 Hoop)
For more information on Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy and its other offerings, and to register for the summer camps, visit www.time2hoop.ca.
This branded editorial was created in partnership with Time 2 Hoop Basketball Academy. If your business or organization is interested in a branded editorial, contact us.
One person is facing a charge of attempted murder and two charges of aggravated assault after three people were assaulted in an Omemee apartment on Saturday night (July 2).
At around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, members of the Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a disturbance at an apartment building in Omemee.
Police report they located three people in an apartment who were taken Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, with one injured person then transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre.
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Police say a suspect was “quickly located and arrested” and has been charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Police are not releasing the name of the suspect to protect the identify of the victims. The accused person remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on Thursday (July 7).
Residents in Omemee can expect to see an increase in police presence over the next few days as the investigation remains ongoing with members of the Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
Anyone who may have dash camera footage in the area of Omemee from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night is asked to contact the Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Peterborough police are investigating a fatal shooting on Saturday afternoon (July 2).
Following the shooting on Park Street North near Sherbrooke Street, one person was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where they succumbed to their injuries.
Police say this is not an active shooter situation.
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There will be an increased police presence in the area of Park Street and Sherbrooke Street as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service’s crime line at 705-876-1122 x555.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimehere.ca.
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