City Seeking Feedback For Sherin Avenue Boat Launch Rehabilitation Project

The City of Peterborough is inviting the community to share feedback on the planned rehabilitation of the Sherin Avenue boat launch.

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An information session is taking place on July 31 at the Admiralty Hall at Peterborough Naval Memorial Park, 24 Whitlaw St., at 6 p.m. 

Due to its current condition, the Sherin Avenue boat launch is closed. It is the only public boat launch located south of Lock 19.  

Residents can also share their input through a survey. The survey can be found at connectptbo.ca/sherin-boat-launch. 

The survey closes July 25.  

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City to Host Public Meeting Regarding Development Charges

The Council of the City of Peterborough is holding a public meeting to present and discuss proposed development charge rates and policies that would be applied throughout the City on Aug. 5, at 4:45 p.m.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

During the meeting, Council will consider approval of an updated Development Charges By-law on a date.

Development charges are imposed on new development to help fund growth-related capital costs of municipal services, as authorized by the Development Charges Act, 1997. The Development Charges Background Study supports the proposed charges and relates to eligible services, including: Development-Related Studies, Library Services, Fire Services, Police Services, Emergency Medical Services, Recreation, Parks, Transit, Waste Management, Long-Term Care, Services Related to a Highway and Sewage Services.

The public meeting is an opportunity for the public to review and provide comments on the Development Charges Background Study and the proposed Development Charges By-law, as required under The Development Charges Act, 1997.

All interested parties are invited to join the public meeting by attending in person or by viewing the streaming of the meeting on the City’s website.

The proposed development charges bylaw will not be considered for approval at this meeting according to the City. Council will review and consider the by-law at a future meeting after considering comments received as part of the public meeting and consultation process.

A copy of the 2025 Development Charges Background Study was made available on the City of Peterborough’s website on June 11. The proposed Development Charges By-law will be available on or before July 22, 2025.

Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed by-law. Written submissions should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at clerks@peterborough.ca no later than 11 a.m. on Aug. 5.

Delegations wishing to speak at the meeting must register in advance. Unregistered delegations will not be permitted. To register, call 705-742-7777 ext. 1820 or complete the online form.

The deadline to register is 11 a.m. on Aug. 5. Council will consider all written comments submitted before the meeting and all verbal and written submissions made during the meeting before enacting a new development charges by-law.

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City Hosting Public Information Centre for Clonsilla Area Transportation Study This Wednesday

A public information centre for the Clonsilla Area Transportation Study takes place at the Healthy Planet Arena, in the Banquet Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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A brief presentation will take place at 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to ask questions and speak with the project team. A recording of the presentation will be available for review on the Connect Peterborough project page.

The Connect Peterborough project page will also host a survey to gather input on the preliminary study design, which will be available until Aug. 21.

The Clonsilla Area Transportation Study focuses on the need for transportation improvements along Clonsilla Avenue. The need for these improvements was identified through the City of Peterborough’s Transportation Master Plan, adopted in 2022, which identifies multi-modal transportation solutions to help address population and employment growth in the City up to 2051.  

The Study is in its first phase, which seeks to identify transportation problems and opportunities, determine potential alternatives, and outline the scope of work and a consultation plan that will need to be implemented.  

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Youth and Holnbeck Civic Award Nominations Open Until Aug. 8

Civic Award nominations are open for the Holnbeck and Youth Volunteer of the Year awards.  

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The Holnbeck Award recognizes a couple or person who has made a lifelong contribution that has enhanced the quality of life for people with disabilities through volunteer work. Nominees for this award can live in the City or County of Peterborough.   

The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who was 18 years old or younger in 2025 and has made significant contributions to the development and delivery of community programs and services through volunteer work.  

Nominations close Aug. 8.  

Nomination forms can also be picked up at City Hall, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  

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City Opens Survey For Community Planning Permit System

The City of Peterborough invites the public to help shape the priorities and related development control measures of the draft Community Planning Permit System through a public survey.

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The City is preparing a City-wide Community Planning Permit By-law to replace the Zoning By-law, which will establish new regulations for development, including permitted and discretionary land uses, building heights, setbacks and more.  

Survey participants can identify which aspects of development are important to them when it comes to managing low-rise and medium-rise residential development within neighbourhoods, as well as high-rise residential and mixed-use development within the Strategic Growth Areas, such as the City’s downtown, the Lansdowne Street corridor, and the Chemong Road corridor. 

The survey can be found online. The Connect Peterborough project page also features the presentation and recording from a virtual community meeting held on June 24.

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Open House For Television Road Bridge Replacement Project

The community is invited to share ideas and provide feedback on the design of the Television Road Bridge Replacement Project during a public open house on June 26, held in the City Hall lobby from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Displays of the latest designs will be set up and the project team will be on site to answer any questions.

The Television Road Bridge Replacement Project aims to provide a replacement for the aging bridge over Meade Creek while accommodating roadworks and possible future upgrades. This project is consultant-led, with the design work being completed by Jewell Engineering. The project is in the design stage and construction is expected to begin in 2026.

This project builds on the recommendations of the Television Road Bridge Replacement Environmental Study Report, completed in late 2023, incorporating new guidance from updated national and provincial transportation standards and recently approved City of Peterborough planning documents.  

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City of Peterborough to Hold Two Community Meetings On Regulating Development

The City of Peterborough is hosting two community meetings to share details about the updated Community Planning Permit System and By-law Project. 

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At the March 10 meeting, City Council expanded the scope of the Community Planning Permit System and By-law Project beyond the Strategic Growth Areas to include all lands within the City.

The Community Planning Permit System is a land-use planning tool that combines three current development approval processes (Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, and Site Plan applications) into a single application and approval process. This will streamline development approvals and modernize development regulations.  

The Community Planning Permit By-law will implement the vision of the City’s Official Plan and replace the City’s Zoning By-law with established regulations for development and redevelopment, including permitted and discretionary land uses, building heights, setbacks and other relevant details.

This project builds on previous community engagement meetings held in October 2024 and February 2025.

There are two options to take part in this community meeting, both of which cover the same material. Please note that registration is required.

The in-person meeting will take place on June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Miskin Law Community Complex Multipurpose Room, located at 271 Lansdowne St. W. Please note that capacity is limited to 120 participants.

An online meeting will take place via Zoom Webinar on June 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To register for either the in-person or online meeting, please visit connectptbo.ca/cpps.

This project is related to the ongoing ‘Planning for the Future of Our Strategic Growth Areas’ project.

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City of Peterborough Seeking Public Input Sought for Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project This Wednesday

The City of Peterborough invites residents to provide feedback and share ideas on the Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project during an open house at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, 150 George St. N., on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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The project area is along Crescent Street between Haggart Street and the entrance to Del Crary Park.

The project is currently in the conceptual planning stage. At 5:30 p.m., a brief presentation will provide a background overview.

Enhancements could include options such as:

• New active transportation facilities in alignment with the Transportation Master Plan

• Shoreline erosion protection

• Shoreline naturalization

• Improvements to aquatic habitat and native replanting

• Better recreational access to Little Lake for water-based activities

• Traffic calming measures to improve safety

• Creation of enhanced public gathering spaces

The City seeks community input to inform design development and ensure the project reflects community needs and values.

Residents are encouraged to share input on:

• Current use of the area

• Identify challenges and opportunities within the corridor

• Offer ideas for potential improvements

• Help shape priorities for circulation, safety and public space

Feedback gathered at the open house will help guide the development of concept options and inform future phases of the project.

This project is the first phase of the broader Little Lake Loop, a key objective of both the Central Area Master Plan and the Little Lake Master Plan. The City has retained CIMA+ through a competitive RFP process to lead the engineering and design work.

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Open House For Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project This Thursday

The City of Peterborough invites the community to share ideas and provide feedback on the conceptual design for the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project during a public open house on Thursday at the Peterborough Public Library, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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The open house will take place in the Friends of the Library Community Room. At 5:30 p.m., the project team will present a presentation. 

The Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project aims to provide an inviting gateway to the downtown core while creating a safe, vibrant streetscape says the City. The project area focuses on Charlotte Street between Park Street and Aylmer Street. The project is in the conceptual planning stage. 

The project goals include:  

• Integrating multi-modal transportation options (walking and rolling, cycling, transit, and driving) 

• Supporting sustainable, efficient, and accessible travel for all ages and abilities 

• Balancing space needs for deliveries, loading, and parking for mixed travel types 

• Strengthening user experience and economic growth with improved amenities and wayfinding 

• Encouraging downtown activity through placemaking and urban design 

This project builds upon past investigations and consultation work for Charlotte Street, incorporating new guidance from updated national and provincial transportation standards, recently approved City of Peterborough planning documents, including the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Cycling Master Plan, and Central Area Urban Design Guidelines, and stakeholder consultation activities. 

Those who need accommodation to access the commenting forms can contact the Project Team at charlottestreet@peterborough.ca.

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City Hosting Open House For Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project

The City of Peterborough invites the community to share ideas and provide feedback on the conceptual design for the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project during a public open house on May 22 at the Peterborough Public Library, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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The open house will take place in the Friends of the Library Community Room. At 5:30 p.m., the project team will present a presentation. 

The Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project aims to provide an inviting gateway to the downtown core while creating a safe, vibrant streetscape says the City. The project area focuses on Charlotte Street between Park Street and Aylmer Street. The project is in the conceptual planning stage. 

The project goals include:  

• Integrating multi-modal transportation options (walking and rolling, cycling, transit, and driving) 

• Supporting sustainable, efficient, and accessible travel for all ages and abilities 

• Balancing space needs for deliveries, loading, and parking for mixed travel types 

• Strengthening user experience and economic growth with improved amenities and wayfinding 

• Encouraging downtown activity through placemaking and urban design 

This project builds upon past investigations and consultation work for Charlotte Street, incorporating new guidance from updated national and provincial transportation standards, recently approved City of Peterborough planning documents, including the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Cycling Master Plan, and Central Area Urban Design Guidelines, and stakeholder consultation activities. 

Those who need accommodation to access the commenting forms can contact the Project Team at charlottestreet@peterborough.ca.

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