18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee was shot and killed on February 18, 2020. Two Bethany men, 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, have been charged with second-degree murder. (Photo via gofundme.com)
Hours after an unrelated incident on Tuesday (February 18) resulted in a hold and secure at two public schools in Omemee, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment building in the town’s downtown area.
Shortly after 1 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to assist a person suffering a gunshot wound at 36 King Street East in Omemee, a small apartment building located across from Omemee Foodland.
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Services transported the victim to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have identified the victim as 18-year-old Alexander Tobin of Omemee.
The shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin occurred on the afternoon of February 18, 2020 at this apartment building at 36 King Street East in Omemee. (Photo: Craig Foster)
After witnesses provided descriptions of the suspects in the shooting, police quickly located and arrested them.
Update – Charges withdrawn
The second-degree murder charges against Aaron Simmonds and Zachary Simmonds were withdrawn on April 9, 2020. Police are still actively investigating this crime.
On Wednesday (February 19), City of Kawartha Lakes OPP identified the alleged shooters as 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, both of Bethany.
They have been charged with second-degree murder. The accused men appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on Wednesday and have been remanded until Thursday, February 27th.
After the Tuesday afternoon shooting, police assured the community there is no connection between the incident and an earlier incident on Tuesday morning that resulted in Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School being placed in a hold and secure situation. In that situation, students had reported hearing gunshots in the area. Kawartha Lakes OPP investigated that report, found it to be unsubstantiated, and the hold and secure was lifted.
Following the afternoon shooting incident, the two schools were again placed in a hold and secure as a precaution while police investigated the shooting. The second hold and secure was lifted around 2:50 p.m.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP’s Criminal Investigation Branch. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Investigators are requesting persons who may have witnessed this incident to contact Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at kh.crimestoppersweb.com.
Following Tobin’s death, Rebecca Watson launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his family with the cost of his funeral and other expenses.
On the campaign page at gofundme.com/f/loss-of-a-young-man-alex-tobin, she writes “Today is a very sad day Amy Rogers and her two sons lost their beloved Alex Tobin at the age of 18. This family is broken.”
As of Wednesday (February 19) at 1 p.m., $2,075 has been raised of the campaign’s $5,000 goal.
Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School in Omemee were briefly placed into a ‘hold and secure’ on Tuesday morning (February 18).
UPDATE Tue Feb 18 2:54pm
Police placed Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Elementary School in a hold and secure for a second time around 1:40 p.m. as a precaution due to an incident in the community. The second hold and secure was lifted around 2:50 p.m. This story will be updated when further information is available.
A representative from Scott Young Public School contacted the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after several students reported that they had heard what they believed to be gunshots in the area.
Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP attended the area to investigate. During the investigation, both Scott Young Public School and Lady Eaton Public School were placed into a hold and secure at 9:25 a.m. as a precaution.
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A hold and secure is a response to a threat or incident in the general vicinity of a school but not on or very near to school property. A school’s outer doors are locked during a hold and secure, and no one enters or leaves the building, but classes continue as normal inside.
This is opposed to a lockdown, which is used in a serious emergency situation where a threat is inside a school or on or very near to school property.
The police investigation indicated that the students heard the noise while on the school grounds at approximately 8:30 a.m. Further investigation found the reports to be unsubstantiated and police deemed there is no concern for the safety of the students.
As a result, the hold and secure was lifted at both schools at around 10:40 a.m.
Peterborough County OPP have released a surveillance video photo of a suspect in a February 17, 2020 break-in at at Doo Doo's Bakery in Bailieboro. (Supplied photo)
Peterborough County OPP are investigating a break-in that occurred early on Family Day at Doo Doo’s Bakery on County Road 28 in the village of Bailieboro.
At 4:10 a.m. on Monday (February 17), a suspect entered the bakery through a window and stole $900 in Canadian currency. The suspect was captured on surveillance video.
Investigators are looking for information that may lead to a suspect or suspects in this case. Anyone with tips on this case can contact Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line 1-888-310-1122, or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
Doo Doo’s Bakery also suffered a break-in in December 2019, when $1,000 in cash was reported stolen.
Equivalent in protein to a chicken's egg but with significantly fewer calories and less fat per serving, "the egg" is a finalist for the 2020 World Food Innovation Awards for "Best food concept", "Best ingredient innovation", and "Best plant-based alternative". (Photo: Eunite Foods / Noblegen)
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The week’s news features Peterborough biotech company Noblegen becoming a World Food Innovation Awards finalist for its plant-based whole egg replacement product, Rolls-Royce expanding its Canadian naval marine division in Peterborough, a new business incubator for startups launching in Kawartha Lakes, Tyler and Kassy Scott renovating and rebranding their downtown Peterborough restaurant as “Rare”, and other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas.
New events added this week include Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s business planning workshop in Peterborough on February 26th, the Brighton & Cramahe Chamber’s annual general meeting in Colborne on February 27th, the Peterborough Chamber’s networking event at Showplace in Peterborough on March 3rd, the Northumberland Chamber and Town of Cobourg’s 2019 Business Achievement Awards gala in Cobourg on March 6th, a business summit in Peterborough on March 11th, and the Trent Hills Chamber’s annual general meeting in Campbellford on March 12th.
Peterborough biotech company Noblegen is World Food Innovation Awards finalist for plant-based whole egg replacement product
Peterborough biotech company Noblegen Inc. is a finalist for the 2020 World Food Innovation Awards for the company’s plant-based whole egg replacement product named “the egg”, which has been nominated in the “Best food concept”, “Best ingredient innovation”, and “Best plant-based alternative” categories.
Noblegen’s first direct-to-consumer product, “the egg” is a vegan-friendly and cholesterol- and soy-free alternative to traditional chicken eggs. It is made from Euglena gracilis, a non-GMO microorganism.
Equivalent in protein to a chicken’s egg but with significantly fewer calories and less fat per serving, “the egg” is a finalist for the 2020 World Food Innovation Awards in the “Best food concept”, “Best ingredient innovation”, and “Best plant-based alternative” categories. (Photo: Eunite Foods / Noblegen)
Euglena protein is a complete plant-based, highly digestible protein, with a high amino acid score and a protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 0.96. “the egg” contains six grams of plant-based protein per serving, equivalent to that of a chicken’s egg, but with significantly fewer calories and less fat per serving.
“We’ve been able to use it in so many different applications,” said Noblegen CEO and founder Adam Noble. “It has successfully replaced eggs in vegan pancakes, stratas, breakfast sandwiches, quiches, and even a chocolate cake. No other plant-based egg scramble can also be used to functionally replace chicken eggs in a cake — ‘the egg’ can.”
“the egg” is being launched exclusively through Eunite (pronounced “you-nite”), the food and ingredient brand for Noblegen established in 2019. All of Noblegen’s ingredients and food products will fall under the Eunite brand.
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“Our Eunite brand is all about uniting people and empowering them to be a part of and have input on what they eat,” Noble says. “It gives typical consumers a voice in creating a new food product that meets their daily needs. If you want to eat more sustainably, food products with the Eunite seal on them can help you do that.”
For a limited time only, “the egg” will be available in the continental U.S. in a tester form for early adopters to receive the product for only a small shipping cost. It will be sent to consumers interested in trying the product and offering input to Eunite as the company continues to develop later versions of the product.
The cost is $8.99 for a pouch, available exclusively through www.eunitefoods.com.
As for the 2020 World Food Innovation Awards, the winners in all 28 categories will be announced as part of a special ceremony at HRC in London, UK on Thursday, March 5th.
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Canadian naval marine division in Peterborough
The Rolls-Royce Canadian naval marine division in Peterborough designs and manufactures the company’s mission bay handling system, used to deploy and recover naval vehicles and packages from ships. (Photo: Rolls-Royce Holdings plc)
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Canadian naval marine division, located at 597 The Queensway in Peterborough.
The company held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Centre of Excellence for Naval Handling equipment last Friday (February 14), attended by Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef and MPP Dave Smith, Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien and city councillor Stephen Wright, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development president and CEO Rhonda Keenan.
The expanded division is designing and manufacturing Rolls-Royce’s mission bay handling system, which can launch and recover naval vehicles and move containerised packages without the aid of a dockside crane. The multi-functional system can also be easily adapted to support custom operational requirements, such as humanitarian missions, by providing the space for medical facilities and aid supplies. The system enables efficient deployment and recovery of manned and unmanned crafts from both sides of a ship.
My pleasure to be present at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Rolls Royce Peterborough's Defence Facility. This is great news for Peterborough-Kawartha and a significant high technology expansion.
The mission bay handling system is a feature of the global combat ship design, selected for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 15 new Canadian Surface Combatant ships, as well as the Australian Hunter Class and UK Type 26 programs.
“This centre will harness and build upon the wealth of Canadian engineering and technological expertise we have at Rolls-Royce,” says Bruce Lennie, Roll-Royce vice president of business development and government affairs. “We look forward to growing our business in country, further developing our supply chain and enhancing our contributions to the Canadian economy.”
Best known to the public for its high-end vehicles, Rolls-Royce is a highly diversified technology company that also provides products for the civil aerospace, defence, and nuclear power industries. It employs more than 1,000 Canadians in five facilities in cities including Montreal, Ottawa, and Peterborough.
New business incubator for startups launches in Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes mayor Andy Letham speaks at the grand opening of the new business incubator at 180 Kent Street West in downtown Lindsay on February 11, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and The Kawarthas)
The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and The Kawarthas and the City of Kawartha Lakes officially launched a new business incubator for entrepreneurs in the Kawartha Lakes last Tuesday (February 11), as part of a joint pilot project supported by Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation.
The new business incubator, located at 180 Kent Street West in downtown Lindsay, will provide startup businesses in Kawartha Lakes with necessary support, financial, and technical services.
A not-for-profit economic development organization, the Innovation Cluster launched its business incubator in downtown Peterborough in 2017. In 2018, the Innovation Cluster supported eight businesses in Kawartha Lakes, leading to the idea of expanding the concept into the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Tyler and Kassy Scott renovate and rebrand their downtown Peterborough restaurant as “Rare”
Tyler and Kassy Scott in front of their recently renovated and rebranded downtown Peterborough restaurant. (Photo: Ash Nayler Photography)
Tyler and Kassandra (Kassy) Scott recently renovated and rebranded their downtown Peterborough restaurant as “Rare”.
The couple purchased the former Rare Grill House, located at 166 Brock Street, from Brad and Katie Watt in September 2019. Tyler, who is Rare’s executive chef, was originally hired by Brad Watt as a sous chef in 2013.
The rebranding, which includes the new name and design, was completed by Pioneer Inc. with carpentry done by Lumbermen Carpentry.
Rare is open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.
Other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas
A look inside the recently renovated Dan Joyce’s Classic Clothing in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Dan Joyce’s Classic Clothing / Facebook)
Here’s a summary of other notable business and organizational news from across the Kawarthas over the past week:
Owner Nancy Wiskel recently renovated Dan Joyce’s Classic Clothing in downtown Peterborough, complete with a new logo. After a week of renovations with a new design by Lakeshore Designs, the store at 87 Hunter Street West held its grand re-opening last Saturday (February 15).
Peterborough-based independent game studio Bloom Digital Media will be releasing the first episode of its latest romance-related game, Later Daters, on April 16, 2020 on Steam, Itch.io, and Nintendo Switch. The game, a “visual novel” in several episodes, allows users to play as a senior and interact with eight characters in the community. Founded by Miriam Verburg, Bloom Digital Media released its GBTQ+ inclusive dating game LongStory on the Nintendo Switch in 2018.
Mike Watt and Shelby Leonard-Watt, owners of Providence, S.O.S Save Our Soles, and Flavour Fashion in downtown Peterborough, are renting out the previous location of S.O.S. at 388 George Street North. For more information, email 218apartments@gmail.com.
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Innovation Cluster hosts selling to government workshop in Peterborough on February 18
The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is hosting “Hands-ON: Selling to Government” from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th at the Innovation Cluster’s third floor office at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough)
Gregory J. Stulen, a specialist in strategic communications and public policy transformation at PathwayGroup Inc., will share information on becoming a vendor of record, accessing existing funds, creating new funding streams, and generating opportunities through regulatory change.
There will be a catered lunch supplied to workshop attendees.
Peterborough Chamber hosts lunchtime seminar on environmental due diligence and remediation in Peterborough on February 19
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Lunch Box Learning: Real Estate Due Diligence – Your Environmental Toolbox” from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19th in the Chamber boardroom (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
Presented by environmental firm Pinchin, the seminar focuses on environmental due diligence and remediation services such as environmental site assessments, building condition assessments, and asbestos, mould and air surveys.
The seminar is free to attend for Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough. Bring your own lunch.
Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre hosts small business tax seminar in Lindsay on February 19
The Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency is hosting a tax seminar for small business owners from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18th in the lower level meeting room at the Lindsay Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay).
This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards sole proprietorship and incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system.
Kawartha Chamber holds annual general meeting in Lakefield on February 19
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is holding its annual general meeting beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19th at The Village Inn (39 Queen St., Lakefield).
Open to all Chamber members, the meeting will feature highlights from 2019, networking, and light refreshments. Members will vote for the Chamber’s 2020-21 board and elect the executive. The 2018-19 annual report will be circulated before the meeting.
Trent Hills Chamber hosts lunchtime seminar on WSIB in Campbellford on February 25
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “lunch ‘n’ learn” seminar on the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th in the boardroom at Team Eagle (10 Trent Dr., Campbellford).
Find out more about the program and how it can help your bottom line. Bring your own lunch and a refreshment to the meeting.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts new venture session in Peterborough on February 25
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting a “New Venture Session” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th in the VentureNorth board room (270 George St., Peterborough).
Intended for entrepreneurs starting a new business, the session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs available to entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, how to work with the Business Advisory Centre to build a plan of action for your business, and completing the start-up checklist
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts business planning workshop in Peterborough on February 26
Due to popular demand, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting another “Business Fundamentals: Business Planning” workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26th in the VentureNorth board room (270 George St., Peterborough).
The session is designed to give entrepreneurs a strong foundation in business planning and to explain the importance of a comprehensive business plan. Tools available for creating a business plan will be shared as well as top tips for creating a plan ready to share with banks and funding agencies to secure financing.
Port Hope Chamber holds annual general meeting in Port Hope on February 26
The Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th in the Sculthorpe Theatre at Cameco Capitol Arts Centre (20 Queen St., Port Hope).
Open to all Chamber members, the meeting will include a review of by-law changes and “Fostering an ecosystem of entrepreneurship”, a presentation by Lindsay Jeremiah, manager of entrepreneurship services at Durham College.
A light lunch will be served by Brandon Manor Bed & Breakfast.
Brighton & Cramahe Chamber hold annual general meeting in Colborne on February 27
Brighton & Cramahe Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 27th at the Golden Rooster (5 Toronto St., Colborne).
The meeting will begin with breakfast and a guest speaker from Friends of Presqu’ile Park, followed by details from the Chamber’s new strategic plan.
Chamber members are encouraged to attend and others are welcome. The cost is $15 to cover the breakfast.
Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland presents “Scale Up Your Business” seminar in Cobourg on February 27
Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN), in partnership with local chambers, is presenting “Scale Up Your Business” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 27th in the BECN boardroom (600 William St., Cobourg).
This practical seminar for existing businesses, presented by Andrew Patricio of BizLaunch, will cover topics including how to create a business vision, how to set 10-year goals, how to determine your core focus, how to create a simple marketing strategy, how to set financial targets, and more.
Peterborough Chamber hosts networking event at Showplace in Peterborough on March 3
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next Peterborough Business Exchange (PBX) networking event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough).
PBX is for anyone in business looking to interact with other businesses, influencers, and community leaders. See what Showplace has to offer and take a tour of their facilities.
Everyone is invited to attend this event. Chamber members are welcome to bring a door prize for a plug at the podium.
Northumberland Chamber and Town of Cobourg host 2019 Business Achievement Awards gala in Cobourg on March 6
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg are hosting the 2019 Business Achievement Awards gala beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6th at Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn and Convention Centre (930 Burnham St., Cobourg).
The awards recognize excellence and honour high achievers in the local business community. Gala attendees can network during cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards ceremony beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Peterborough Chamber and partners host business summit in Peterborough on March 11
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and RT08, is hosting “Business Summit 2020: Future Ready” from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th at Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre (840 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
The half-day conference focused on strengthening business features author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Daniel Lewis as keynote speaker along with a series of workshops and a panel discussion.
The cost is $75, which includes breakfast and lunch. Register at peterboroughchamber.ca.
Trent Hills Chamber holds annual general meeting in Campbellford on March 12
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th at the Clock Tower Cultural Centre (36 Front St. S., Campbellford).
The event features networking and light refreshments at 6 p.m. followed by the annual general meeting, including a review of the Chamber events, activities, and programs that took place in 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
Debbie Smith is a Certified Financial Planner with IG Wealth Management in Peterborough. She relates strongly to the needs of women who come to her for help and guidance with their finances. (Supplied photo)
Statistics tell us that women still have to take “time-outs” from their careers to have children, care for ageing parents, or manage family health emergencies.
All of this can have an impact on women’s future financial security, goals, and risk tolerance.
No one understands this better than Peterborough-based Debbie Smith, a Certified Financial Planner professional, mother, and grandmother.
“Women in the 45-plus demographic have money needs that differ significantly from those of men,” Debbie says. “I find that women want a financial plan — but more than that, they want a genuine relationship with their planner.”
“If they are widows or going through a divorce, they want to be educated and informed. They want to be able to make sound financial decisions, and to feel the confidence to seize any opportunities that present themselves.”
Women want to be educated and informed. They want to be able to make sound financial decisions, and to feel the confidence to seize any opportunities that present themselves.”
Debbie points out that her own path has been anything but straight, and yet it’s prepared her well to help other women.
Her history includes a major time-out to return to university when her youngest son was two — so that she could earn a longed-for degree in sociology — and eight years helping her husband to build a successful local busines
“After building Signarama, together with my husband Morgan, from $400,000 in revenues to over $2 million annually, I understand the challenges, the time, and the effort that goes into owning and operating a successful business,” she says.
After all that time spent learning the basics of running a business, Debbie answered an inner nudge and stepped away to restart her own career on a completely new path: financial planning for women.
She relates strongly to the needs of women who come to her for help and guidance with their finances.
And the reality for women continues to differ, Debbie observes. She cites statistics that, due to taking time off to have children and to care for elder parents, women only work 75 per cent of the years that men work but spend 28 per cent longer in retirement — while living 4.1 years longer.
“This sometimes creates lower incomes, fewer investments, and lower CPP contributions,” she says.
Women want a financial plan to help them deal with that reality and life’s surprises such as illness or divorce, she notes, or guidance on vitally important choices such as insurance and power of attorney.
Debbie says that, even if women are handling a healthy inheritance or the benefits of a life insurance policy from a deceased spouse, there can still be special challenges.
For example, a significant number of baby boomers are in danger of using up their money to help their children buy homes or meet expenses — thereby putting their own future security at risk.
A 2017 survey found one quarter of boomers are providing financial support to either their children or grandchildren. Two thirds say this is preventing them from saving enough for their own retirement, and more than a half report feeling financially stressed as a result.
“Whether independent or in a relationship, women benefit from taking control of their finances,” Debbie explains.
“Increased longevity means more and more women are controlling a majority of the wealth, and it is expected they will continue to do so. I can help them create their financial safety net and maintain their independence so that they can concentrate on enjoying life.”
This is a general source of information only. It is not intended to provide personalized tax, legal or investment advice, and is not intended as a solicitation to purchase securities or insurance. Debbie Smith is solely responsible for its content.
Debbie Smith, B.A., CFP, RRC, works with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. at 1743 Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough. For more information on this topic or any other financial matter, call 705-876-1282, email debbie.smith@investorsgroup.com, or visit advisor.investorsgroup.com/en/debbie_smith. You can also connect with Debbie on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Messy winter weather is coming to the Kawarthas beginning overnight on Monday (February 17).
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for all of the Kawarthas, in effect for overnight and Tuesday.
A low pressure system will emerge from Texas and track towards the Great Lakes on Monday. This system will bring a band of snow with it, arriving in eastern Ontario after 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
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Snow will continue well into Tuesday morning with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm expected by Tuesday afternoon. Locally higher amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible in a few localities just north of Lake Ontario.
Poor winter driving conditions from accumulating snow and low visibility in briefly heavier snow are likely by Tuesday morning.
The morning commute will be affected. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination.
Snow will change over to rain or drizzle Tuesday afternoon as a warm front moves through and temperatures rise above the zero degree mark.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region encourages area residents to donate their new and gently used items at any of the three ReStore locations at 300 Milroy Drive (pictured) and 550 Braidwood Avenue in Peterborough, and at 55 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. If you have bulky items you're unable to transport yourself like large appliances and furniture, a pickup can be arranged where ReStore staff can come to you to assist with the items. By donating to ReStore, you are not only keeping items out of the landfill but are helpiing local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
Spring is just around the corner. For many people, it’s a great time to renovate or declutter. Naturally, during the spring-cleaning process, clearing out the clutter also means deciding what to do with it once it’s ready to leave the home.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region wants you to consider bringing your new and gently used items to them. Donations can be made at any of their three ReStore locations (open to the public Monday through Sunday) at 300 Milroy Drive and 550 Braidwood Avenue in Peterborough, and at 55 Angeline Street North in Lindsay.
By donating your household items and building materials to Habitat for Humanity, you’ll be making eco-conscious choices (keeping them out of landfills) while supporting building projects for affordable housing in your community.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will accept donations of kitchen cabinetry, sinks, toilets, lighting, furniture, building materials, scrap metal, and more. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
Donations for safe, decent, and affordable housing
Making donations to your local ReStore means investing in safe, decent and affordable housing for members of the community who need it most. What can you donate? Almost everything — including the kitchen sink. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will accept donations of kitchen cabinetry, sinks, toilets, lighting, furniture, building materials, scrap metal, and more.
“When someone is decluttering or renovating, we encourage them to bring any unused or previously loved items to the ReStore,” says Christina Skuce, Director of Philanthropy & Communications with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. “We welcome quality new and gently used furniture, home décor, housewares, appliances, DIY and renovation materials, and so much more.”
The ReStore will accept donations of electronics (working or not), kitchen cabinets, dishes, books, movies, artwork, outdoor furniture, vacuums, and even your new or used car. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
The ReStore will also accept donations of electronics (working or not), kitchen cabinets, dishes, books, movies, artwork, outdoor furniture, vacuums, and even your new or used car. While they do not take clothing donations, they do offer donation bins on site for one-stop donors.
“To make donating items easier for our customers, so that they can donate all of their items in one location and avoid multiple drop offs, we have clothing and textile donation bins on site that are shared with our other charity partners,” adds Skuce. “We can not accept mattress donations, anything damaged or excessively stained or dirty, and we can’t accept anything with a safety rating on it such as strollers, highchairs, and cribs.”
While mattresses are not accepted, bed frames and headboards in good condition are welcome. Tools, windows, doors, lawn equipment, electrical or plumbing supplies and hardware can also be donated. You can find a complete list of what is and is generally not accepted on the ReStore website at www.habitatpkr.ca/restores.
The ReStore will accept donations of new and gently used furniture, home décor, housewares, appliances, DIY and renovation materials, and more. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
“If you’re decluttering or remodelling, moving or downsizing, or if it’s just time to renew your space, think ReStore,” says Skuce. “Whenever you donate excess household goods or building materials to a ReStore, you’re helping to support local families and the environment, by enabling the ReStore to recycle perfectly re-usable household items — reducing your environmental footprint.”
“This as an environmentally conscious decision as well as an opportunity to help local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance.”
Large donations for pick up, scrap metal, e-waste and vehicles wanted
Habitat Peterborough’s kitchen removal experts will remove your unwanted kitchen cabinetry or pick up your already disassembled cabinetry, free of charge. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
For donations to the Restore, size doesn’t matter. If you have items that you’re unable to transport like dishwashers, dryers, or tables, a pickup can be arranged. ReStore staff can come to you to assist with larger items.
You can even enlist the help of Habitat Peterborough’s kitchen removal experts. They will remove your unwanted kitchen cabinetry or pick up your already disassembled cabinetry, free of charge. Donation pickups can be arranged within the City and County of Peterborough and in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
E-waste — waste that is electronic (both functioning and non-functioning items) — can also be useful to the ReStore. Scrap metal is also considered a worthy donation.
Both functioning and non-functioning electronics can also be useful to the ReStore. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
Even if something doesn’t work or seems like it cannot be used, it’s worth bringing to the store before dumping in a landfill.
“You can turn your old electronics into homes for Habitat,” explains Skuce. “Don’t dump it, donate it. Maybe it’s an old TV or VCR that doesn’t work or get used anymore, or an old stereo. Our ReStores provide a free recycling program that raises funds to build Habitat homes by collecting your unwanted electronics.”
A new or used vehicle donation is yet one more way that you can support Habitat for Humanity’s work in Peterborough and the Kawartha Region.
Tools, windows, doors, lawn equipment, electrical or plumbing supplies and hardware can also be donated. You can find a complete list of what is and is generally not accepted on the ReStore website. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
Beyond your donation, how to get involved
In addition to donating items to the ReStore, shopping in the store is another way to support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. As a Habitat ReStore customer, you’ll never have to pay tax and you’ll always get a great deal. Purchases made in store help to finance ongoing build projects within your community.
“Every purchase in the ReStore creates the opportunity for a better life, and helps local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership,” Skuce notes. “So by supporting a Habitat ReStore in Peterborough or in Lindsay, you contribute to one of our upcoming or ongoing home building projects.”
An architectural rendering of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region’s planned 41-unit affordable condo development at 33 Leahy’s Lane in Peterborough. (Graphic courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
“One of our big projects coming up this year will be starting in the spring. We will begin construction of a 41-unit affordable condo building in Peterborough,” Skuce points out.
If you’ve already decluttered and are looking to get involved, volunteers are always welcome. You can help by volunteering in the ReStore to test products, greet customers, stock shelves, and accept donated items. High school students and youth volunteers are also encouraged to get involved.
“Volunteers are the heart of our organization,” says Skuce. “They are involved in every aspect of the organization from the ReStore, to the build site, to the office, to committees and the Board. We would not be able to get more families into decent, affordable homes without the generous support of our volunteers.”
Volunteers are always welcome in the ReStore to test products, greet customers, stock shelves, and accept donated items. High school students and youth volunteers are also encouraged to get involved. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)
While spring may be a great time to declutter and donate to the ReStore, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region accepts donations year-round and is always looking for new items to restock their inventory. Don’t be afraid to bring in your new or gently used items any time of year.
“Every donation made to a ReStore helps create the opportunity for a local family to build a better life,” says Skuce. “All proceeds stay local and are invested into building safe, decent and affordable homes in the City and County of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes.”
To make your donation today, visit your local ReStore Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, including volunteer opportunities, visit www.habitatpkr.ca.
Family Day is observed on the third Monday of February, except in British Columbia where it’s celebrated on the second Monday of February.
First celebrated in Ontario in 2008, Family Day is a statutory holiday under the Employment Standards Act and Retail Business Holidays Act, so all provincial and most municipal offices and services are closed. All liquor and beer stores are closed, as are most shopping malls and large retail stores. Many grocery stores are also closed, although some are open in rural locations. Drug stores, smaller retail stores, and restaurants are usually open, as are cinemas, tourist attractions, recreational facilities, and museums — often with special family-oriented events.
Since Family Day is not a federal statutory holiday, federal government offices and many federally regulated businesses remain open. Regular collection and delivery of mail occurs on Family Day.
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For your convenience, we provide this list of holiday hours for 263 selected businesses, services, and organizations across the Kawarthas. This information comes from their websites and social media accounts, which may or may not be up to date, so please always call them first to confirm their hours, especially where indicated and if you are travelling any distance (we’ve included phone numbers). If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form. We do not include hours for restaurants, as there are far too many to list!
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre 7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton 905-342-2514
CLOSED
Brighton Community Recycling Centre 1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton 613-475-1946
Brighton Community Recycling Centre
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices (Note: post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business
Regular collection and delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices 26 Francis St., Lindsay 705-324-9411
Regular hours
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411
Regular hours
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411 x1291
Peterborough police are encouraging local residents to see if they can help in solving some outstanding crimes by visiting the police service’s “persons of interest” web page.
The web page displays bulletins including surveillance photographs and will be updated regularly.
Police say the bulletins will also be shared on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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One of the bulletins from the Peterborough Police Service’s “persons of interest” web page. (Graphic: Peterborough Police Service)
According to the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Service, a person of interest is “a person whose background, relationship to the victim or the opportunity to commit the offence(s) warrants further investigation, but no evidence currently exists to suggest culpability in the commission of the offence.”
If you have information on any of the persons shown, call the Alternative Response Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 274 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at stopcrimehere.ca. When calling, quote the incident or occurrence number provided on each bulletin.
Halifax roots-blues musician Brent "Buck" Tingley will be performing at The Garnet for an afternoon and evening show on Saturday, February 15th with special guests Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner, and Jerome Avis, and at the Ganny in Port Hope for a matinee show on Sunday, February 16th with special guest Jimmy Bowskill. (Photo: Nathan Boone)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, February 13 to Wednesday, February 19.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
6:30pm - Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, February 13
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, February 14
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, February 15
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, February 16
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Tom & Rick
Monday, February 17
7pm - Local Talent Night ft Mark Hanson
Tuesday, February 18
7pm - 60s, 70s, 80s music w/ Don & Bruce
Wednesday, February 19
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 20 8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, February 21 9pm - James Higgins
Saturday, February 22 9pm - Greg Downey DC Guitarman Celebration
Sunday, February 23 4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Bill Craig
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 13
7:30-11:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Carling Stephen
Friday, February 14
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Courtney Bowles Band
Saturday, February 15
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Josh Gordon Band
Sunday, February 16
3-6pm - The Griddle Pickers; 6:30-9:30pm - Po' Boy Jeffreys
Monday, February 17
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, February 18
7-10pm - Marc & Phaedra Roy
Wednesday, February 19
7-10pm - Nathan Miller
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 20 7:30-11:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, February 21 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys
Saturday, February 22 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Rye Street
Sunday, February 23 3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut; 6:30-9:30pm - Lance Isaacs
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, February 14
7-9pm - Rob Barg
Coming Soon
Friday, February 21 6-9pm - Open mic
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8pm - Live music
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Saturday, February 15
9pm - Odd Man Rush
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 2-6pm - Leap Year Party ft Pinky Brown
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Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, February 14
6-9pm - Valentine's Day Dinner ft Trina West
Saturday, February 15
7-10pm - Jeff Moutlon
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 15 7-10pm - Gord Kidd and friends
Saturday, February 22 7-10pm - Jim Love and friends
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, February 15
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Friday, February 14
9pm - Innanfra, Erika Nininger, People You Meet Outside of Bars, Of Doom ($10-15 or PWYC)
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Coming Soon
Friday, February 21 7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Andrew Bain (first come basis, sign-up starts at 6pm, each musician has up to 3 songs and 15 minutes in total, all skill levels welcome)
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Saturday, February 15
9:30pm - Jake Norris and The SideStreet Band (no cover)
Sunday, February 16
1-4pm - Darren Bailey
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Friday, February 14
7-10pm - St. Valentine's Day w/ Steve Marriner ($20)
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 5 7-10pm - Hulagoons ($20)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, February 15
2pm & 10pm - Tungston
Sunday, February 16
2pm - Buck Tingley and Jimmy Bowskill ($10)
VIDEO: "Let's Get High" - Buck Tingley & the Hardlookin' Tickets
Wednesday, February 19
7pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 22 2pm & 10pm - The Spirits
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, February 13
8pm - Joel Parkes, Kerry McMaster
Friday, February 14
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Sean Conway's Postmodern Cowboys; 10pm - Mr. NotMuchFun’s Loveless Lament (PWYC)
Saturday, February 15
4pm & 9pm - Buck Tingley w/ Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner, and Jerome Avis ($15)
VIDEO: Buck Tingley performing at Bearly's House of Blues
Sunday, February 16
9pm - Sunshine Express, BellyRub and Trash Bags (a.k.a. Will Dobbin) ($10)
Saturday, March 28 8pm - Cancer Bats and the Anti-Queens w/ D Boy, Cross Dog, Marion Cinder
Honkey Tonk Restaurant
871 Ward St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-7871
Friday, February 14
5-8pm - Valentine's Dinner w/ Tami J. Wilde and Jimmy Deck (SOLD OUT)
Keene Centre for the Arts
12 1st St., Keene
(519) 993-0079
Thursday, February 13
1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty ($5)
Friday, February 14
7pm - Valentine's Day w/ The Heartfuls (J.P Hovercraft, Chris Hiney, and Al Black) ($20, rose on every table, studio photos of you and your date, treats to share)
Saturday, February 15
7pm - The Muddy Hack, Garbageface, The Tenembaums, Antixx ($5 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 20 1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty ($5)
Friday, February 21 8pm - Stephen Francis & Keith Robertson
Friday, February 28 8pm - Cellar Door Saturday, February 29 8pm - The Spirits
Mckecks Tap & Grill
207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28 7pm - Beat the Blues ft The Swingin' BlackJacks (no cover, call for reservations)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music
Fridays
9:30pm - Live music
Saturdays
10pm - Live music
Sundays
9pm - Open mic
Tuesdays
9pm - Live music
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, February 13
7pm - The Bravos
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 20 7pm - Andy Earl
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 29 2-5pm - Michael C. Duguay
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Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Friday, February 14
9pm - Dylan Ireland (no cover)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 772-9010
Coming Soon
Friday, February 21 10pm - Joel Parkes
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Friday, February 14
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Valentine's Dinner Night ft Terry Finn and Norma Curtis ($60 per person)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28 5:30pm & 7:45pm - Ladies of Jazz Dinner Series ft Lenni Stewart performing music of Ella Fitzgerald w/ Michael Monis on guitar and Howard Baer on bass ($50 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Sunday, February 16
4-8pm - Live Music Sundays ft Emily Burgess hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 23 4-8pm - Live Music Sundays ft Rick Fines hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
Sunday, March 1 4-8pm - Live Music Sundays ft Lance Anderson hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
Saturday, February 29 8pm - PTBOStrong and Waste Connections Canada present Destroyer (KISS tribute) w/ Baz Little Rock Band ($15 at door, $10 students)
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