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Peterborough Canoe and Kayak Club Paddles On From Government Grant
/After the last day of a canoe program, the Peterborough Canoe and Kayak Club (PCKC) received a $15,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) on Friday.
Club members and city officials gathered at Johnson Park to watch young paddlers in fun races at Little Lake just off Beavermead Park. The final day was a showcase of the skills learned by the young paddlers as well as a recognition ceremony for the grant funding.
The club has seen a huge growth in numbers this year since 2020 where COVID-19 made it difficult for them to run its events.
“The year before, we've had 50 paddlers,” said Jim Stewart, PCKC commodore.” This year, we've had 150 plus padders plus another 30 in masters, paracanoeing and in learn-to-paddle programs.”
The grant was used to help with staffing costs, buying new fencing, a rescue boat motor, installing new storage capabilities and a sanitizing station.
MPP Dave Smith presented the check at the presentation ceremony on OTF’s behalf. He said the PCKC fit the bill perfectly for the grant.
“It was about doing something for volunteers with a not-for-profit organization that provided an opportunity for youth,” he said. “It really was perfectly designed what Trillium was designed for.”
Both Smith and Stewart agree that these programs that promote physical activity are beneficial for kids on several different levels.
“It's good for their physical health but the key is that it's good for their mental health,” said Smith. “They learn an activity they can do their entire life and they have fun doing it which is one of the best things that come out of it.”
“People are very pleased to be in the open air in the water,” reflected Stewart. “A sport that provides them with new friends, a learning experience and a chance to gain self-respect for being on the water.”
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Here Is A Dog Wearing A Life Jacket Sitting In A Canoe On A Frozen Lake Near Peterborough #WeAreWinter
/Doggone it, we love this! This gives new meaning to doing the dog paddle.
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Man Breaks Into Cottage, Moves In, Then Makes Escape In Stolen Canoe
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From an OPP release today...
MALE ARRESTED FOR COTTAGE BREAK-IN
(Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Twp., ON) – At approximately 1:30 A.M. Provincial Police responded to a Break-In to a seasonal residence on Fire Route 93A north of the Village of Havelock.
The victim notified police that an unknown male had gained entry to his cottage and was residing there without his permission. Attending officers entered the now unlocked residence and during a search of the interior located clothing and a passport not for any of the known cottage residents. Police searched the exterior of the building but failed to locate the perpetrator.
Further information revealed that the suspect had fled the cottage in a stolen canoe.
At approximately 6:24 P.M. a male matching the suspect’s description was located by police walking west on Highway 7 toward Norwood from Havelock and subsequently arrested.
The suspect, Alexander Giuseppe CAMPAGNARO age 35 years of No Fixed Address has been charged for Break and Enter with Intent and Theft under $5000.
COMPAGNARO was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Provincial Courts in Peterborough on Thursday May 16, 2013 for a Bail Hearing.
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PtboPic: Person Portages Canoe In Downtown Peterborough
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