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SpacesShared, alongside Trent University and Fleming College, team up with Age-friendly Peterborough to highlight the program's mission and benefits for the city’s older adult community

Peterborough (April 15, 2024) - In a strategic move to support Peterborough’s student housing needs, Fleming College and Trent University have announced a new partnership with SpacesShared, Canada’s renowned home sharing platform. This initiative will increase safe, affordable housing solutions for students while fostering community engagement and support for the adult and older adult population in the region.

Partnered with over 20 post-secondary institutions across Canada, SpacesShared is a home sharing technology that uses a sophisticated algorithm and experienced team to match compatible students and hosts interested in home sharing.

“Trent's commitment to safe and affordable housing, community support, and aging studies makes our partnership with SpacesShared a strong match,” shares Dr. Leo Groarke, president & vice-chancellor of Trent University. “Together with our community partners, Trent is proud to be creating housing opportunities that are mutually beneficial for students and homeowners in Peterborough and the surrounding areas.”

“This new agreement with SpacesShared will give our students more options when it comes to finding safe and affordable housing in our campus communities,” adds Maureen Adamson, Fleming College President. “Connecting students with our community while supporting local homeowners is an invaluable step forward.”

Rylan Kinnon, CEO and co-founder of SpacesShared, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, sharing, “We are committed to ensuring a mutually beneficial experience for both hosts and students. Working with Fleming College, Trent University, and Age-friendly Peterborough, we aim to support a thriving community in the city. Our platform is a fully self-contained system further enhancing convenience, that facilitates the entire process from listing details of the property and having a conversation with the host to drafting the rental contract, processing monthly payments, and submitting regular feedback, all within the platform's secure environment.”

To further advocate for this partnership and encourage older adults in the city to sign up to the program as hosts, SpacesShared, along with the two postsecondary institutes, are joining forces with Age-friendly Peterborough. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults by addressing their needs and fostering a supportive community.

“The Age-friendly Peterborough Community Action Plan stresses the importance of celebrating multi-generational opportunities to build a strong community for all. SpacesShared empowers two key groups to meet and learn from each other: older adults and a younger generation,” says Dawn Berry Merriam, Chair of Age-friendly Peterborough.

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“The development and maintenance of intergenerational relationships is a protective factor against social isolation not only for older adults, but crucially also for students,” explains Jackie Tanner, CXO and co-founder of SpacesShared. “But the feeling of safety must be there for it to work. This is where SpacesShared strives to cover the gap and ensure home sharing becomes a rewarding experience for both hosts, as well as students.”

SpacesShared prioritizes the safety and well-being of its community members by thoroughly verifying host and student identities, conducting criminal background checks, and ensuring accurate listing information.

Fleming College, Trent University, Age-friendly Peterborough and SpacesShared invite those interested in exploring home sharing to a free information session about the program on Thursday, May 30, between 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St., Peterborough.

Visit www.spacesshared.ca for more information.

About SpacesShared
SpacesShared is a home sharing technology platform that empowers two key groups to meet each other: older adults and students. Launched in 2023, SpacesShared is responding to the growing need for housing solutions that prioritize connection, comfort, and community.
Students looking for a safe, affordable place to stay can now quickly and affordably connect with older adult hosts who would like some extra income, help around the house, and an opportunity to give back. The platform is entirely self-contained on its website, including application, agreement, rent, and relationship management.
It’s a new way to honour an old tradition: opening homes to people and experiences that enrich lives and communities. For more information about home sharing through SpacesShared, or to register for a free account as a host or a student, visit spacesshared.ca.

For SpacesShared media inquiries, please email Asmita@spaceshared.ca.

About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful, and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate, and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives, and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty, and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.

For Trent University media inquiries please contact Olivia Flynn, Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x6180 or oliviaflynn@trentu.ca.

About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.

For Fleming College media inquiries please contact Sarah Deeth, Communications Officer, at 705-749-5530 ext. 1161 or sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca.

Peterborough, ON (April 15, 2024) - The hard work and dedication of Fleming College’s skilled trades students will be on display during the annual Welding Showcase on April 16.

This event celebrates Fleming’s renown welding programs-Welding Techniques and Welding and Fabrication Technician. Each year, almost 100 students graduate from these two programs ready to work and pursue a lucrative career in welding.

The Showcase features their capstone projects and demonstrates the skills and techniques students have learned during their time at Fleming.

Welding Techniques is an entry level welder program which runs for two semesters. The Welding and Fabrication Technician program offers extra training in a wide range of related subjects, including math, layout and fitting stainless and aluminum welding and metallurgy.

Throughout the day welding industry experts, business owners, union representatives and sales and safety representatives will be visiting students, checking out their projects, and talking to them about their career aspirations. This is also an opportunity for students to get some guidance on future job prospects. Local high school students are also invited to attend, to see what Fleming’s program has to offer and learn more about the welding trade.

The Showcase begins at 1 p.m. in the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus.

Any media wishing to attend can contact Communications Officer Sarah Deeth at sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca.

About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
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Peterborough, ON – (April 10, 2024) – A group of motivated Fleming students have raised thousands of dollars to send Easter Seals kids to summer camp.

Each year, students in Fleming’s Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) program are required to complete a Community Service Learning Project, with the aim of giving back to the community.

Fleming’s CICE program provides individuals with exceptionalities and other significant learning challenges with a chance to experience college life, and learn valuable work, life, and learning skills.

This year, students chose Easter Seals Ontario. For four weeks students learned about the organization and the ways it helps children with physical disabilities. These inspired CICE students created a fundraising team, “Fleming Friends Helping Easter Seals.”

Thirty-five students pledged to raise $7,500 to help as many children attend the Easter Seals Ontario summer camps as possible. They set a fundraising deadline of March 24, the day of the Easter Seals Telethon.

One student promised to let their sister shave their head, while another vowed to let their six-year-old daughter do her makeup before coming to school. Others promised to dye their hair, pour a bucket of ice water over their head or take on a food challenge in order to meet their fundraising goal.

The team surpassed its initial fundraising goal of $7,500-to date, the Fleming Friends have raised just over $9,200 for Easter Seals.

The team’s fundraising page can be found here.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege
Instagram: @flemingcollege

Peterborough, ON (April 10, 2024) - It was a night of celebration, recognition and friendship as Fleming College held its annual varsity athletic award banquet on April 5, 2024.

While this was the College’s 51st athletic banquet, it was the first as the Fleming Phoenix teams and student-athletes who were recognized, marking the end of the first season for the newly branded athletic program.

More than 125 Fleming students participated in seven different varsity sports, including soccer, volleyball, loggersports, curling, men’s basketball, cross country running, and women’s rugby sevens.

As well as the presentation of awards for athletic success, 30 student athletes were also recognized for their academic successes after achieving an honours level grade point average (GPA) while competing.
The following awards were presented:

Erin O’Rourke Memorial All-Around Athlete: Presented to a male and female athlete who performed at a high level while demonstrating leadership, commitment and dedication.
· Montana Rank – Women's Volleyball
· Scott Morris – Men's Volleyball

Jack Barley Memorial Athlete of the Year: Presented to a male and female athlete who performed exceptional achievements within their sport while maintaining academic eligibility.
· Sarah D’Hondt - Loggersports
· Ben Perreault – Men's Volleyball

Rachel Spearing Award: Presented to a women’s rugby player who demonstrated heart, spirit, sportsmanship and dedication on the field.
· Chloe Bender – Women's Rugby Sevens

Kris Starr and Adam Evans Award: Presented to a loggersports athlete who shows heart, spirit, dedication, and love of the sport.
· Blake Fellman – Loggersports: Kris Starr Award
· Rory Lauckner – Loggersports: Adam Evans Award

All-Academic Award: Presented to the athlete with the highest academic average who achieved a balance in their sport and in academics.
· Suzanne Mooser – Loggersports

Fred Batley Coach of the Year Award: Presented to a coach driven by the passion they have for their sport, who goes above and beyond to create a positive atmosphere and ensure their student-athletes have the best possible experience.
· Jordan Ross – Men's Volleyball

OCAA Academic and Athletic Excellence Award: Presented to OCAA athletes who achieve an honours GPA at their college as well as receiving an OCAA honours award.
· Hollie Phillips – Women's Rugby

Team Awards: The following athletes were recognized by their individual teams as either the most valuable player (MVP) or rookie of the year.
· Hollie Phillips – MVP, Women’s Rugby
· Sydney Hudson – Rookie of the Year, Women’s Rugby
· Brook Parcels – MVP, Mixed Curling
· Miranda Jensen – Rookie of the Year, Mixed Curling
· Alexander Clark – MVP, Cross-Country
· Jessica Lehman – Rookie of the Year, Cross-Country
· Gabriel Nadeau – MVP, Men’s Soccer
· Tobias Hartley – Rookie of the Year, Men’s Soccer
· Emma Twohey – MVP, Women’s Soccer
· Jordyn Brown – Rookie of the Year, Women’s Soccer
· Kaden Bulmer – MVP, Men’s Loggersports
· Thomas Switzer – Rookie of the Year, Men’s Loggersports
· Sarah D’Hondt - MVP, Women’s Loggersports
· Darian Carpenter – Rookie of the Year, Women’s Loggersports
· Jesean Wilson – MVP, Men’s Basketball
· Paul Molay – Rookie of the Year, Men’s Basketball
· Sam Deschenes – MVP, Men’s Volleyball
· Justin Van Luit – Rookie of the Year, Men’s Volleyball
· Kristen Hacker and Taylor Penny – MVP, Women’s Volleyball
· Kendra Keyes – Rookie of the Year, Women’s Volleyball

About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege
Instagram: @flemingcollege

Peterborough, ON (April 4, 2024) - Celebrate student achievement, dedication, experiential learning and community partnerships during the annual Innovation and Technology Showcase at Fleming College on Friday, April 5.

This day-long event will see more than 180 students from 46 different teams show off their business and tech-savvy skills.

Tasked with finding solutions to real-world problems from clients on a local, national, and international level, teams will be put through two rounds of judging. The first round consists of a panel of internal judges, and community partners and guest judges will make up the panel for the second round.

The top three business teams and the top three technology teams which demonstrate a high level of creativity, resourcefulness and innovation will be recognized with the Innovation Award.

Students are from the Marketing Management, Wireless Information Networking, Global Business Management, Computer Security and Investigations and Computer Engineering Technology programs. Teams have been working on their applied projects throughout the semester.

The Innovation and Technology Showcase takes place in the D-Wing and the Steele Centre Pub at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus and begins at 9 a.m.

Local entrepreneur and motivational speaker Neil Morton will kick off the showcase at 9:15 a.m. in the D-wing foyer. The event will also be live streamed on Fleming’s YouTube channel.

Media wishing to attend the Innovation Showcase can contact Communications Officer Sarah Deeth at sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca.

About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Deeth
Communications Officer
sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

Web: flemingcollege.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/flemingcollege
Twitter: @FlemingCollege
Instagram: @flemingcollege