Municipal Election Results to Be Updated Throughout Monday Night

The City of Peterborough 2026 Municipal and School Board Election unofficial results are expected to be posted online at around 9 p.m. on Monday as voting locations close at 8 p.m. 

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Voters already in line when polls close at 8 p.m. will still be able to cast their ballot.

Once voting results are received from each polling location, they will be provided to the public through the City’s election webpage.

Online voting results will be combined with the corresponding in-person voting results for City Council and school board positions. Votes cast during advance and accessible voting will also be included.

The City Clerk will certify the official election results as soon as possible following Election Day.

Election signs must be removed from public and private property throughout the city within three days of the election, by Thursday. 

The City of Peterborough is offering a special election sign recycling program at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot from Wednesday to Nov. 14. 

Accepted materials are limited to election signs only that are made of corrugated plastic. Please remove all metal or wood stakes, nails, tape, and any other attachments before drop-off. 

Candidates are encouraged to reuse signs where possible and recycle only those that cannot be reused. The program supports Circular Economy Month and helps divert election sign materials from landfill. 

The City is working with Wastelogix, located in Lindsay, to recycle election signs into new plastic materials.

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is open Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Election signs are not accepted through the curbside recycling collection service. 

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Public Information Sessions For Proposed Resiliency Upgrades at the Peterborough Public Library

Proposed resiliency upgrades for the Peterborough Public Library include emergency power backup, wheelchair charging, exterior misting stations and e-bike charging, as the City seeks resident feedback during its public information sessions on Oct. 29.

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A study is underway to enhance the resiliency of the main library building at 345 Aylmer St. N. Input is needed to help shape the proposed measures and improve the overall design. The information gathered will be used to guide the final configuration of the measures in the study.  

Residents can provide feedback on the proposed resiliency measures, challenges, and opportunities at one of the following online public information sessions: 

• Oct. 29 online from noon to 1 p.m.  

• Oct. 29 online from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Both Thursday sessions will share the same information. Attendees only need to attend one of these sessions. The link to attend these sessions is available at connectptbo.ca/libraryresiliency.  

Project consultants and City staff will be available during both public information sessions on Oct. 29 to answer questions. 

In recent years, Peterborough has experienced several extreme weather events that have significantly impacted the city, including the 2025 Ice Storm. Improving community facilities to withstand adverse weather is integral to residents' well-being, especially the most vulnerable in the community.     

Residents can also provide feedback via a survey online. The survey is open until noon on Nov. 13. Paper copies are available at Service Peterborough in City Hall and at the Peterborough Public Library. 

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Details For Voting On the Municipal and School Board Election On Oct. 26

Election Day for the City of Peterborough 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is Oct. 26, with in-person voting available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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Voters can cast their ballot in person at their designated ward voting location or vote online until 8 p.m. on Election Day. 

Election Day voting locations are:

• Ward 1 – Otonabee: Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Ward 2 – Monaghan: Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St.

• Ward 3 – Town: McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.

• Ward 4 – Ashburnham: Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St.

• Ward 5 – Northcrest: Northview Community Church, 1000 Fairbairn St. 

Voters can find their ward and voting location on their voter notification card or through the Online Voter Services portal. 

Accessible in-person voting equipment and an internet voting kiosk are available at City Hall through Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accessible voting will also be available at City Hall on Election Day (Oct. 26) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City Hall location is available to eligible voters from all wards. 

Riding Peterborough Transit to and from in-person voting locations is free. Voters can show their voter notification card when boarding the bus to access free transit. 

Voters are encouraged to bring their voter notification card and identification showing their name and address when voting in person.

Voters who have not received their voter notification card by mail can also access an electronic copy through the portal.

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Students Explore City of Peterborough Services During Local Government Week

Students get to celebrate Local Government Week until Oct. 24, highlighting the important role of local government and the services residents rely on every day. 

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Recognized annually across Ontario in collaboration with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, Local Government Week helps build understanding of how municipalities operate. 

The week also recognizes municipal employees' work and promotes awareness of the wide range of careers available in local government. 

As part of Local Government Week, local students will get a behind-the-scenes look at municipal operations and learn about City services and the work involved in delivering them to the community through tours and site visits organized in collaboration with school boards. 

“One of the best ways to understand local government is to see the work happening firsthand,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Whether students are learning about the equipment that keeps our City operating, exploring aviation, discovering local history or seeing what goes into running a major community facility, these experiences show just how many different skills and careers contribute to serving our community.” 

Local Government Week provides an opportunity to learn more about the people, services and facilities that support the community. 

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Environmental Study Report For Ashburnham Drive/McFarlane Street Bridge Available for Public Review

The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for the proposed Ashburnham Drive realignment and McFarlane Street bridge replacement is complete, announced by the City of Peterborough on Wednesday.

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The Environmental Study Report (ESR), which documents the assessment and includes the preferred design, is available for public review and comment until Monday, November 16, 2026. 

The ESR can be reviewed at connectptbo.ca/ashburnhamEA. Printed copies are available for review at Service Peterborough at City Hall and at the Peterborough Public Library. 

Comments and questions can be submitted to ashburnhamEA@peterborough.ca by Nov 16. 

The Eastside Transportation Study, completed in 2023, identified the Ashburnham Drive Realignment and McFarlane Street Bridge Replacement Project as a priority. The MCEA examined options to realign Ashburnham Drive between Maniece Avenue and McFarlane Street and replace the existing McFarlane Street Bridge over the Trent-Severn Waterway. The MCEA considered potential impacts and incorporated public feedback to identify a preferred design. 

The preferred design in the ESR moves Ashburnham Drive east of its current alignment and builds a new bridge immediately north of the existing bridge. The new roadway and bridge would include space for pedestrians and cyclists.   

The ESR lists the options considered, the preferred design, potential impacts and proposed ways to address them, as well as feedback received during the MCEA.  

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Municipal and School Board Election: Accessible Voting Starts Monday to Oct. 23

Accessible in-person voting equipment and an internet voting kiosk will be available at City Hall from Monday to Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the City of Peterborough 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. 

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The City Hall voting location is available to eligible voters from all wards. 

Election Day is Oct. 26, with in-person voting available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ward-specific voting locations. 

Election Day voting locations are: 

• Ward 1 – Otonabee: Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Ward 2 – Monaghan: Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St.

• Ward 3 – Town: McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.

• Ward 4 – Ashburnham: Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St.

• Ward 5 – Northcrest: Northview Community Church, 1000 Fairbairn St. 

Voters must cast their ballot at an Election Day voting location in the ward where they reside. 

Accessible voting equipment will also be available at City Hall on Election Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters from all wards who require accessible voting equipment can vote at this location.

Peterborough Transit is free to ride to and from in-person voting locations. Voters can show their voter notification card when boarding the bus to access free transit. 

Voters are encouraged to bring their voter notification card when voting in person. 

Online voting is available at PeterboroughVotes.ca until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. 

Eligible voters can use the Online Voter Services portal at PeterboroughVotes.ca to confirm their registration, find their voting location and view candidate information.

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City of Peterborough and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 636 Reach Tentative Agreement

The City of Peterborough and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 636 have reached a tentative agreement, announced on Monday.

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According to the City, they are pleased to have reached an agreement that represents the best interests of employees and residents.  

City Council will consider the agreement during a closed session of General Committee on Sept. 21, as a labour relations matter.

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City of Peterborough Municipal Election Website Now Live

City of Peterborough voters can now check their registration, add or update their information, and get information ahead of Municipal Election Day on Oct. 26, online.

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Residents are encouraged to visit PeterboroughVotes.ca to:

• confirm they are on the voters' list;

• update their name or address;

• add themselves to the voters' list. or

Those who confirmed or updated their information before Aug.12 on RegistertoVoteON.ca, can view their information on the new website.

To vote in the City of Peterborough municipal election, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be at least 18 years of age on voting day; and

• reside in the City of Peterborough, own or rent property in the City, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant of property in the City. 

Students living in Peterborough while attending school may vote in the Peterborough municipal election and in the municipality they consider their permanent home, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each municipality.

Individuals experiencing homelessness or who do not have a permanent home or fixed address are also eligible to vote if they meet the voting requirements.

Voter notification cards will be mailed to eligible voters at the end of September/beginning of October and will include information about online and in-person voting. Residents who do not receive a voter notification card by Monday, Oct. 5 can view their voter notification card online.

The 2026 municipal election will be held on Oct 26. Online voting in the City of Peterborough opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 5 and closes at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. Advance voting will take place on Oct.14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Healthy Planet Arena.

City of Peterborough Releases List of Candidates Available For 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

The City of Peterborough has posted a certified list of candidates for the 2026 municipal and school board election, available online.

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Starting Tuesday, voters can use the City’s Online Voter Services portal to check their registration, add or update their information, find their voting location, and see the candidates for their ballot. 

Online voting will be available beginning Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Online voting ends at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26.  

Advance in-person voting will take place on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

On Election Day, Oct. 26, in-person voting will be available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ward-specific voting locations. 

Voter notification cards will be received by mail in early October and will include information about online voting and in-person voting options. 

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City Reminds Public That Nomination Period For Council and School Board Trustees Ends Aug. 21

The nomination period to file to run for City Council or school board trustee in the Oct. 26 municipal election closes at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21.

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Candidate packages and resources are available online at PeterboroughVotes.ca. 

Nomination filings are accepted by appointment through the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. To schedule an appointment, email elections@peterborough.ca or call 705-742-7777 ext. 1619. 

The nomination period opened May 1.

To file for office, candidates must submit a completed nomination form, the applicable filing fee and endorsement signatures from at least 25 eligible electors in the municipality. An elector is a person who is eligible to vote in the City of Peterborough. Electors may endorse more than one candidate. The endorsement requirement does not apply to school board trustee candidates. 

The filing fee is $200 for mayoral candidates and $100 for councillor or school board trustee candidates. A valid photo ID showing proof of a qualifying address in the City of Peterborough is required. 

In the City of Peterborough, positions for election are Mayor and two ward Councillors for each of the five wards (Otonabee, Monaghan, Town, Ashburnham and Northcrest), as well as trustee positions for the following school boards: 

• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board 

• Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board 

• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir 

• Conseil scolaire Viamonde 

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Oct. 26.

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