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Peterborough firefighters rescue parrot, owner stranded in tree at Beavermead ParkA Peterborough man and his pet macaw had a Canada Day to remember. The two were visiting Beavermead Park when the bird was “startled” and flew high into a tree in the park. Hours of coaxing the bird to return to its owner did not work. The man then decided to climb up the tree...Jul 8
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Swimmer pulled from Little Lake at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Ont.One person was rushed to hospital after being pulled from Little Lake in Peterborough, Ont., on Sunday evening. Just after 5 p.m. , emergency crews were called to Beavermead Park for reports of a missing swimmer among a group of people. Emergency crews search the water and located the individual around 5:20 p.m. The person...CanadaJun 23
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Water safety urged in Peterborough following latest drowningDays before one of the busiest weekends on the water all year, emergency responders in Peterborough are urging caution. This comes only days after a drowning at Beavermead Park. Robert Lothian reports.Jun 27
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Peterborough Catholic principal takes icy plunge to support schoolA principal at a school in Peterborough lived up to his promise of an icy January plunge if the school community managed to raise $50,000 by the end of 2023. Dr. John Jalsevac, headmaster of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School, and outgoing school board chair Frank Callaghan, dove together into Little Lake at...CanadaJan 26
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Game Day with Pete Dalliday: July 6, 2023100.5 Fresh Radio host Pete Dalliday joins Teresa Kaszuba for your local sports news. On the agenda today: The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers host their first ever Pride Night tonight; Beavermead Park will be host to the Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse this weekend; Pete shares a pic from his time at the Trent University Excalibur...The Morning Show on CHEXJul 6, 2023
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Camping underway in Peterborough area amid coronavirus pandemicMany people in the Peterborough region hit campsites this weekend after officials gave the go-ahead for Friday. Tricia Mason made her way to Beavermead Park in Peterborough to check out how people are “roughing it” in the new normal of the pandemic.EconomyJun 28, 2020
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New paddling competition is coming to the KawarthasThe Kawartha Paddle Quest will take over the water at Beavermead Park on Saturday June 23rd. Paddlers from across North America will canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board, racing for first place.SportsJun 5, 2018
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Annual kids’ triathlon taking place this weekend in PeterboroughDr. Schufelt’s Kid’s Triathlon returns to Beavermead Park Saturday. The event, in its 15th year, encourages children of all ages to get moving. Founder Dr. Katy Schufelt, a cardiologist at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, says an active lifestyle creates health benefits that can last a lifetime.The Morning Show on CHEXJul 16, 2019
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Feds give up to $6 million for compost program in PeterboroughComposting in Peterborough will take a significant step forward thanks to a $6-million federal investment. Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef announced the financial backing at Beavermead Park on Tuesday.Feb 11, 2020
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Kids tackle triathlon in Peterborough under sweltering conditionsStifling heat Saturday didn’t deter hundreds of children from taking part in Dr. Schufelt’s 15th annual triathlon. Kids ages 3 to 11 years old swam , ran and rode a bike in Beavermead Park. Dan Nyznik put together some of the sights and sounds of the event.Jul 20, 2019
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City of Peterborough could eliminate lifeguards at city beachesThe city says it could save $47,000 by not posting lifeguards at Beavermead Park and Roger’s Cove.EconomyJan 13, 2020
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The Canadian Canoe Museum is moving to Johnson ParkIt’s official – The Canadian Canoe Museum is moving to Johnson Park. The announcement was made Tuesday. The Museum had initially planned to build a new, state-of-the-art facility beneath the Peterborough Lift Lock in East City. But that plan was scrapped earlier this year after an environmental study revealed on-site soil contamination. That launched a...The Morning Show on CHEXDec 24, 2020
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Lifeguards get training at mock emergency at Beavermead Park in PeterboroughPlenty of commotion at Beavermead Park on Thursday morning – all to help train lifeguards. A mock emergency drill was held by city lifeguards working alongside medical personnel. Andrea Pade, aquatic coordinator, says the event involved practising rescue skills in and out of the water, and responding to a staged aquatic emergency.Jul 26, 2018
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Back to the Beach: Volleyball camps return with COVID-19 measures in placeThere is still plenty of summer left and Soul Beach Volleyball is soaking it all up. The popular kids camp is back for another year at Beavermead Park with some changes in place for COVID-19. Even though things look different this summer, the program is still a smash with campers. Katrina Squazzin has more.SportsAug 12, 2020
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Peterborough’s first outdoor adult gym set to open this summerImagine getting in your workout today at the gym – yet still being able to enjoy this beautiful weather. Soon, that will be a possibility for Peterborough residents. After somewhat of a delay, the planned adult Outdoor Gym at Beavermead Park is expected to be ready this summer. Lindsay Biscaia has more from Beavermead.The Morning Show on CHEXApr 30, 2018