Peterborough Man Charged After Trying to Steal a Motorcycle At a Residence

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges including attempted theft of a motorcycle during a break-and-enter at a residence on Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 a.m., officers were called to the residence in the Cumberland Avenue and Water Street area. Officers learned that the homeowner had heard a commotion near a closed shed. When they reviewed their video footage, they saw a man enter the shed and attempt to start a motorcycle. It did not start and the man left the property.

Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police a short distance away. During a search after arrest, officers seized a large quantity of pills and a pair of wire cutters.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

• Theft Under $5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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Peterborough Petes Hosting 2026 Home Opener Against Kingston Frontenacs On Sept. 17

The Peterborough Petes are having their 2026–27 season home opener on Sept. 17 when they host the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre at 7:05 p.m., announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The home opener is the first game of the Ontario Hockey League season.

The Petes are the visitors for the Sudbury Wolves’s home opener the following night.

The complete 2026-27 OHL regular-season schedule is being released on Tuesday.

The Petes currently hold the 13th overall pick in this year’s OHL Priority Selection on Friday at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston.

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Suspect Found Guilty Of Murder and Aggravated Assault From 2023 Simcoe Street Apartment Homicide

Thirty-two-year-old Jesse Rowe has been found guilty of the murder of 27-year-old Cynara Lewis and aggravated assault for stabbing 33-year-old Daycota Csiszar at a Simcoe Street apartment in 2023, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The trial was held in Peterborough and wrapped up on Monday after three months. 

The incident happened on Sept. 6, 2023, at 9 p.m. in a Simcoe Street apartment. Through investigation and examination of footage from the police-maintained and private CCTV cameras in the area, Rowe was identified and arrested a few hours later on Sept. 7, 2023.

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief released a statement regarding the verdict:

“This positive result comes after almost three years after the murder of Ms. Lewis and significant injury to Mr. Csiszar. It is a testament to the hard work of investigators to identify and bring those committing violence in our community before the courts. I am proud of the dedication and hours of work from those in our Investigative Services Unit from detectives to victim services, as well as the support from our Court Services division throughout both trials in this matter.  A previous trial in November ended in a mistrial.

These investigations and trials highlight the important partnership between the police service and the Crown to bring forward the best information for a jury. I am grateful to our prosecutors for their efforts in this case. Much of what the police do relies on a vigorous prosecution and together we are helping to ensure that healing can begin for the families of Ms. Lewis and Mr. Csiszar.”

Sentencing has yet to be scheduled.

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Peterborough Petes Draft One Forward and One Defenceman In OHL Under-18 Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes drafted forward Nolan Gerow and defenceman Cole McLennan at the 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very pleased with the selections we made tonight,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve had success in the U18 Draft in recent years with selections such as Samuel Mayer and Brennan Faulkner, to name a few.”

The Petes held the 13th overall pick in round one, selecting Gerow from the Hamilton Steel U18s. They then chose McLennan from the Upper Canada Cyclones U18s with the 33rd overall pick in round two.

“Nolan is a strong forward who plays hard and isn’t afraid to battle for the puck,” continued Oke.  “Cole is a physical defenceman who makes good decisions and is responsible in his own end. We’re excited to see both players on the ice at Development Camp in the coming weeks.”

Gerow, a native of Beamsville, played in 32 games for the Hamilton Steel U18s this season, scoring 21 goals and adding 23 assists for 44 points, leading his team in goals and points. The 6’1”, 186 lbs forward picked up another seven points in five playoff games for the Steel, scoring four times and adding three assists. Gerow also appeared in three games with the GOHL’s Welland Jr. Canadians this season, picking up an assist.

“I’m excited and thankful that the Petes chose me with their first pick,” said Gerow. “I can’t wait to come to Peterborough and get started.”

McLennan, from Brockville, played in 27 games for the Upper Canada Cyclones U18s this season, scoring four times and picking up 12 assists for 16 points. The 6’1”, 180 lbs defenceman featured in seven playoff games with the Cyclones, scoring once. McLennan also gained experience at the junior level this season, appearing in two games for the Athens Aeros of the EOJHL and 10 games (two playoff games) for the CCHL’s Brockville Braves. 

“It’s an incredible feeling to be drafted to the OHL by the Peterborough Petes,” said McLennan. “I’m truly grateful to join the Petes organization and be part of such a proud, historic team. I can’t wait to get to work representing the Petes family and give everything I have both on and off the ice.”

Since the Petes did not take a goaltender in the first two rounds, they would only make two selections in the draft.

The Petes currently hold the 13th overall pick in this year’s OHL Priority Selection on June 12 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston.

Holy Cross Repeats as Barbarian Cup Provincial Champions

By Scott Arnold

The Holy Cross junior boys rugby team has etched its name into the history books after successfully defending its provincial title at the 2026 Barbarian Cup.

holy cross junior boys are back-to-back provincial rugby champions (photo via instagram @holycrossboysrugby)

The Crusaders captured their second consecutive provincial championship Monday, earning two victories on the final day of competition in Fergus, including a commanding 40-5 win over Brooklin High School in the championship match.

The victory makes Holy Cross just the second Peterborough-area school to repeat as Barbarian Cup champions. The only other local team to accomplish the feat was Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, which won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.

Holy cross junior boys after their 2025 barbarian cup win (photo via instagram @holycrossboysrugby)

The Barbarian Cup is recognized as Ontario's longest-running high school rugby tournament. First introduced in 1961, the event serves as the unofficial provincial championship for junior boys rugby and attracts many of the top Grade 9 and 10 teams from across the province.

This year's tournament was held in Fergus on June 7 and 8 and featured schools from throughout Ontario competing for the provincial crown.

For Holy Cross, the championship marks another major achievement for the program and places the team among a select group in local rugby history to successfully defend a provincial title.

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Community Gathering Planned Over Proposed Carnegie Fire Hall Shelter

By Scott Arnold

A community group is inviting residents to gather later this month to voice concerns about the planned use of Carnegie Fire Hall as a homeless shelter and to call for what they believe would be a more suitable long-term location.

a community gathering is happening on june 20 at the carnegie fire hall in peterborough’s north end (photo by scott arnold)

The event, organized by the Keep North End Safe group, is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at 9:30 am at Carnegie Fire Hall, located at 161 Carnegie Avenue across from the Peterborough Zoo.

According to the flyer distributed in the neighbourhood, organizers say City Council has approved Carnegie Fire Hall as a homeless shelter and are encouraging residents to attend the family-friendly gathering to share concerns, ask questions, and advocate for a different long-term solution.

The group says it supports long-term strategies and assets that will serve unhoused individuals while also protecting vulnerable populations in the surrounding area.

council has proposed a shelter for the old fire hall on carnegie in the city’s north end

The flyer also cites concerns about consultation, transparency around spending, transportation, operational and security costs, and the suitability of the location due to its proximity to seniors, students, families, the zoo, and nearby residents.

Organizers are encouraging people to bring friends and neighbours, saying a larger turnout could help attract media attention. Freezies and bubbles will be available for children attending the event.

More information and event updates can be found through the Keep North End Safe Facebook group.

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City Council Endorses Plan to Name Knights of Columbus Park Bowl in Honour of Lacrosse Legend Bobby Allan

By Scott Arnold

One of Peterborough’s most accomplished lacrosse figures could soon have his name permanently attached to a landmark community facility.

city council moving forward with plans to honour legend bobby allan (screenshot via cogeco yourtv documentary, peterborough lacrosse 150)

Peterborough City Council has endorsed a Notice of Motion to rename the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park as the Bobby Allan Bowl.

The motion comes as the park undergoes major upgrades, including improvements to the bowl’s floor and boards.

renovations are underway at the knights of columbus park on park street, near townsend (photo by scott arnold)

Supporters of the renaming note that Allan grew up just a few blocks from Knights of Columbus Park and spent much of his youth playing lacrosse there before going on to become one of the sport’s most celebrated players and coaches.

Allan’s accomplishments include induction into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 1980, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1974 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, where he became the first lacrosse player to receive the honour.

As a player, Allan won four Mann Cup championships with Peterborough teams in 1954, 1956, 1962 and 1966.

His success continued behind the bench, coaching box lacrosse in both Peterborough and Philadelphia before leading Canada’s national field lacrosse team to a world championship in Manchester in 1970. He later guided the Peterborough Lakers to a Mann Cup title in 1973.

once renovations are complete, the new bowl at knight of columbus park could be named the bobby allan bowl in honour of the local lacrosse star (photo by scott arnold)

If approved through the formal process, the facility will be renamed the Bobby Allan Bowl, recognizing a lacrosse career that left a lasting mark on Peterborough and the sport across Canada.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Margot Van Sluytman, LAWS Doggie Dash and Showplace Performance Centre

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

A story of love, creativity, and adventure is coming with the launch of local author Margot Van Sluytman's newest book, The New Adventure of Ms. Maggie.

The book launch will take place on Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Needle Happy Tattoos and will feature a book signing and community gathering with the author. This event is also dedicated to helping support newcomers settling in Canada, and proceeds from book sales will benefit the New Canadians Centre. Those interested in purchasing a copy can contact Margot at margot.vansluytman@yahoo.com

Animal lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to take part in the 2026 LAWS Doggie Dash on Sunday at Isabel Morris Park in Selwyn.

This community fundraising walk supports the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society's efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. Participants can choose between 1.5 km and 2.5 km routes and are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 to support the cause. Registration opens at noon, with the walk beginning at 1:00 p.m. The event will also feature live music, games, food vendors, and local exhibitors, making it a fun day out for the whole family and their pets. For more information, please visit lakefieldanimalwelfare.org

Country music fans won't want to miss an evening with Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Hess, who will bring Songs That Wrote Country Music to Showplace Performance Centre on June 17.

Throughout his career, Hess has shared the stage with legendary artists including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson. Tickets and additional event information are available at showplace.org

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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Road Closures Planned for Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival's 25th Anniversary

By Scott Arnold

Drivers should expect road closures around Del Crary Park on Saturday as Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival returns for its 25th anniversary celebration.

Peterborough Dragon boat festival is celebrating 25 years this weekend (photo by Scott Arnold)

Festival organizers have received approval from the City of Peterborough to close several roads near Del Crary Park on Saturday, June 13, to help ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, and spectators attending the annual event.

The road closures will be in effect from 7 am to 6 pm.

Areas impacted include:

• George Street entrance to the Del Crary Park Marina

• Perry Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street

• Lake Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street

• Lock Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Crescent Street

• Romaine Street from the east side of Lock Street to the west side of Crescent Street

• Crescent Street from the south side of Perry Street to the east limit

• Winch Street from the south side of Crescent Street to the north side of Ware Street

• Haggart Street from the south side of Crescent Street to the north side of Ware Street

Emergency no-parking signs will also be posted on both sides of Lock Street between Romaine Street and Ware Street.

Organizers note that regular calendar parking rules will remain in effect on streets outside the road closure area. City parking enforcement staff will be monitoring the neighbourhood throughout the day to maintain traffic flow and ensure compliance with parking restrictions.

To help visitors get to and from the festival, a complimentary shuttle bus provided by Hamilton Bus Lines will operate between 7 am and 5 pm. Festival organizers encourage visitors to check the event pages on the festival website for shuttle details and parking information.

Cyclists will also have access to free supervised bicycle parking provided by B!ke Peterborough.

The community is invited to attend the festival at Del Crary Park and help celebrate the event's 25th anniversary while supporting a fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.

del crary park will be busy this weekend for the 25th annual peterborough dragon boat festival (photo by scott arnold)

The day begins with road closures taking effect at 7 am, followed by the Awakening the Dragon and Opening Ceremonies at 8 am. Racing starts shortly afterward, with the first heats getting underway at 8:30 am.

The Vendors Village Market, featuring food vendors and artisan businesses through the Modern Makers Market, opens at 9 am. The Family Fun Zone will also open at 9 am, offering activities for visitors of all ages.

One of the day's signature events takes place at 10:50 am with the McKenzie Cup Race, followed by the Survivor Flower Ceremony. At 11 am, the traditional flower ceremony will bring the community together to honour those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, those currently undergoing treatment, and those in recovery.

the public is invited to take in the festivities on saturday for the peterborough dragon boat festival (photo by scott arnold)

The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens at 11 am.

Afternoon racing begins with the second race heats at 12:30 pm. The silent auction closes at 3 pm before divisional finals begin at 3:10 pm.

The final race of the day, the Community Division Championship presented by Kawartha Credit Union, is scheduled for 3:50 pm.

Raffle winners will be announced near the bleachers at 4 pm, followed by the awards ceremony at 4:15 pm.

The final shuttle bus will leave Del Crary Park at 4:30 pm. Vendors Village closes at 5 pm, while the Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden remains open until 6 pm.

paddlers will take to the water on little lake for the 25th anniversary of the peterborough dragon boat festival
(photo by scott arnold)

Festival organizers thanked nearby residents for their continued support and cooperation and acknowledged the community's role in helping make the annual fundraiser for the PRHC Foundation a success year after year.

More information about the festival is available at ptbodragonboat.ca. Organizers note that event times are subject to change.

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Century 21 United Realty Expands With Grand Opening of a New Office In Apsley

Century 21 United Realty can service those in Apsley, as it hosted the grand opening of a new office on Saturday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Century 21 United Realty.

Located at 125A Burleigh St., the Apsley branch reflects growing momentum in the local real estate market and a commitment to serving buyers and sellers in the Highlands East area, according to Vanessa Oae Hogan, Century 21 owner.

“We’re excited to be back in Apsley and to continue serving the North Kawartha community. This is a remarkable region, known for its natural beauty, strong sense of community, and exceptional quality of life,” she said. “Many of our realtors have deep roots in the area and bring extensive local knowledge and connections that help clients make informed real estate decisions. Re-establishing our presence in Apsley reflects our commitment to North Kawartha and our belief in the long-term strength of this region.”

The public was invited to the grand opening to enjoy refreshments, meet the realtors and learn about their services.

“As a locally owned brokerage, we’re proud to continue expanding our presence in the communities we serve and look forward to helping residents, property owners, and newcomers navigate the local real estate market with confidence,” said Oake Hogan.

Office hours are 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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