Community Comes Together For Your Creations Bridal Show In Support Of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

The Your Creations Bridal Show event brought together couples, families and wedding professionals to support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton at The Venue on Sunday.

Tiffany Daskewich from The Venue and Tina Thornton from YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. photo courtesy of the venue.

Admission proceeds from the show were donated directly to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, supporting the organization’s programs and services. The event raised $150, along with boxes of nonperishable food items.

“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support both the show and the YWCA,” said The Venue owners Kevin and April Sendel. “As a local family business, giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. Seeing our guests and vendors come together for such an important cause means a great deal to us.”

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Details Announced For the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Event

The Peterborough Petes and Ontario Hockey League (OHL) have announced the scheduling details for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects event on Jan. 13 and 14.

photo courtesy of the peterborough petes.

The event will begin with Fan Fest on Jan. 13 at Miskin Law Community Complex, wrapping up with the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The full schedule for the event can be seen below:

Tuesday, Jan. 13: (free to the public)

11 a.m. - Fan Fest at Miskin Law Community Complex

• Booths include Easter Seals, Rebound Equipment Peterborough, Peterborough Tourism, Petes Store

• Steve Dangle Podcast Network will be on-site recording a podcast

2 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 1 - Team Tavares vs. Team McDavid (Russelle Toyota Pad)

2 p.m. - Team East Practice (CHE Pad)

4 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 2 - Team Byfield vs. Team Suzuki (Russelle Toyota Pad)

4 p.m. - Team West Practice (CHE Pad)

4:30 p.m. - Team East Autograph Session (Miskin Lobby)

5:30 p.m. - Team West Autograph Session (Miskin Lobby)

7:05 p.m. - GOHL Top Prospects Game (Russelle Toyota Pad)

Wednesday, Jan. 14:

9 a.m. - Team East Morning Skate (PMC) (open to the public)

10:30 a.m. - Team West Morning Skate (PMC) (open to the public)

1 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 3 - Team McDavid vs. Team Byfield (Russelle Toyota Pad)

3 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 4 - Team Suzuki vs. Team Tavares (Russelle Toyota Pad)

7 p.m. - Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game (PMC)

Limited tickets are available for the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. Tickets can be purchased online.

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Join Jeff Leal In Mayor’s 2026 New Year’s Levee Held This Sunday

Mayor Jeff Leal and members of Council are inviting the public to the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday at the Miskin Law Community Complex.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Guests can enjoy an afternoon of free ice skating, snacks, light refreshments, and friendly discussion.  

“I welcome everyone in our community to join me and members of Council at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee for an afternoon of fun and meaningful conversations about the priorities for Peterborough over the next few months,” said Leal.” The new year promises to bring exciting changes and opportunities to our community. Remember to bring your ice skates.”  

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Join Jeff Leal In Mayor’s 2026 New Year’s Levee Held On Jan. 4

Mayor Jeff Leal and members of Council are inviting the public to the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Miskin Law Community Complex.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Guests can enjoy an afternoon of free ice skating, snacks, light refreshments, and friendly discussion.  

“I welcome everyone in our community to join me and members of Council at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee for an afternoon of fun and meaningful conversations about the priorities for Peterborough over the next few months,” said Leal.” The new year promises to bring exciting changes and opportunities to our community. Remember to bring your ice skates.”  

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Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Downtown During Saturday's Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade

To prepare downtown for the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade at 5:15 p.m., parking will be restricted in the parade area, including along a section of George Street North, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

No-parking signs will be placed along the parade route on George Street Saturday morning. Parking will be prohibited starting at 1:30 p.m. and parking enforcement related to the parade will be in effect.   

Visitors are asked to follow the parking restrictions in place for the parade.   

Vehicles parked in restricted areas that have not been removed by 1:30 p.m. will be ticketed and subject to tow and impound at the vehicle owner’s expense. Individuals whose vehicles are towed or impounded can call the City of Peterborough Municipal Law Enforcement and Security Services Division at 705-707-3969 on the following business day for information on the towing provider and impound yard location.

The City encourages anyone attending the parade to park in one of the municipal lots or parking garages located near the downtown core.

Municipal parking spaces can be found at: 

• Simcoe parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.

• King Street Parkade at 202 King St.  

• Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.  

• Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.  

• Gas Lot at 70 Simcoe St.   

• Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.  

• Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.  

The City offers free two-hour parking at all downtown municipal parking lots as part of a holiday parking program sponsored by Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers. Any parking fees voluntarily paid during December are donated to Kawartha Food Share.  

The City reminds residents to follow all on-street parking regulations in effect on other downtown roads, including calendar parking, where applicable. Ensure fire hydrants and driveways are not blocked.  

George Street will be closed from Parkhill Road to Brock Street starting at 4:15 p.m. to allow for parade staging.   

The parade begins at McDonnel Street, passing in front of City Hall at 5:15 p.m. Peterborough Police Service will supervise a rolling road closure as the parade travels south on George Street toward Lansdowne Street.   

The following street closures will also be in effect beginning at 4:15 p.m.:   

• Antrim, Edinburgh, Dublin, London, McDonnel and Murray streets will be closed from Aylmer Street to Water Street  

• Princess Street will be closed from George Street to Park Street  

• Aylmer Street will be closed from Lansdowne Street to Romaine Street  

Event volunteers will allow local access on side streets for residents and emergency vehicles.   

The parade ends at Princess Street, where participants will disperse. All road closures are expected to end by 8 p.m.  

Peterborough Transit will begin detouring around George Street beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The following routes are affected:   

• #2 Chemong  

• #4 Weller  

• #6 Sherbrooke  

• #9 Parkhill   

• #22 Blue Community Bus  

• #23 Red Community Bus  

There is a Peterborough Petes game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday evening starting at 7:05 p.m. With the Santa Claus Parade affecting traffic in the area, including a road closure on Aylmer Street between Lansdowne Street and Romaine Street, those attending the game are encouraged to plan for extra travel time. The arena doors open at 6 p.m.

With increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic expected, everyone is reminded to use caution while travelling in the downtown area on Dec. 6.

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Quaker Foods City Square to Hold Third-Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony This Friday Evening

Quaker Foods City Square is getting a little brighter as the community is invited to the third-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy ofthe Peterborough DBIA.

Put on by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and the City of Peterborough, the event features family-friendly activities, festive entertainment and local vendors.

Attendees can browse goods from local makers, enjoy hot chocolate and BeaverTails pastries, and celebrate with live DJ entertainment throughout the evening.

“The tree lighting has become a cherished gathering point for our community to kick off the holiday season,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. “There is something very special about gathering together downtown on a December evening to enjoy local treats and warm drinks, discover unique gifts from our businesses, take in the music and watch the tree light up downtown with your neighbours.”

Mayor Jeff Leal will light the tree at 5:30 p.m. The event will also feature the return of the illuminated ‘Peterborough’ sign.

“The tree lighting ceremony is a wonderful reminder of the warmth, connection and generosity that define our City,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I invite everyone to join us at Quaker Foods City Square as we come together to share in the holiday spirit, celebrate one another and welcome a season filled with light and hope.”

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26th Anniversary of "In From The Cold" Benefit Concert Returns In Support of YES Shelter

The ‘In From The Cold’ benefit concert is celebrating its 26th anniversary with two performances at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 5 and 6 in support of the YES Shelter.

Photo courtesy of Yes Shelter.

The shows run on at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 6.

The performances gather local musicians to perform holiday music with a blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas and winter songs.

This year's lineup features:

• Carried Away – an acoustic string and vocal band known for rich harmonies and creative arrangements of seasonal favourites.

• Convivio Chorus – a dynamic choral ensemble whose performances fill the hall with warmth and joy.

• The Claveer Cousins – bringing lively, heartfelt energy to the stage.

• Special guest Benj Rowland – nationally known, locally-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who brings a haunting voice and an innate gift for melody to his unique brand of alt-folk music.

“I’m so pumped to have Benj join us this year,” says John Hoffman, In From the Cold co-founder. “His take on any song is always interesting and distinctive so he fits right in with our ongoing passion to present great, rootsy seasonal music you won’t hear at any other Christmas show. I know our audience is going to love what Benj brings to the table.”

The proceeds go to YES Shelter for Youth and Families, to help provide safe shelter, support and hope for youth and families experiencing homelessness in our community. 

In From The Cold tickets are available for purchase at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre or online.

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Century 21 United Realty's ASCEND 2025 Conference to Empower Real Estate Professionals

Century 21 United Realty is hosting its ‘ASCEND: The Century 21 United Realty Conference,’ to educate and equip real estate professionals at the Canadian Canoe Museum on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Century 21 United Realty.

The conference features insights from leading industry experts, covering current real estate trends, financial planning and business strategies according to Century 21. Guest speakers include Virginia Munden, Ben Rabidoux, Kathleen Black, and Marc Lafleur. They will address today’s challenges and opportunities in real estate.

“This conference is a fantastic opportunity for real estate professionals to gain fresh perspectives and practical tools for success,” said Vanessa Oake Hogan of Century 21. “Attendees will walk away with actionable insights that they can apply directly to their businesses.”

Event Highlights Include:

• Expert-Led Panels and Keynotes – Engaging sessions designed to provide a deep understanding of market dynamics and growth strategies.

• Networking Opportunities – Connect with fellow real estate professionals, industry leaders, and peers from across the region.

• Exclusive Venue – Experience the Canadian Canoe Museum, a cultural landmark celebrating Canada’s heritage and located in the heart of Peterborough.

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Toronto Blue Jays Watch Parties To Be Held at Quaker Foods City Square Starting Saturday

The City of Peterborough is cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays with a World Series watch party at the Quaker Foods City Square starting on Saturday and for the duration of the postseason.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Events on Saturday will take place rain or shine with a live stream of the game beginning at 8 p.m., following Halloween in the Booro festivities already planned throughout downtown Peterborough. The World Series Watch Party is being organized by the Peterborough DBIA, with the City of Peterborough providing financial support for the screen, sound and servicing to the Park. 

“Downtown Peterborough is at its best when people come together to celebrate and connect,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. “We're thrilled to partner with the City of Peterborough to host these community watch parties for the Toronto Blue Jays as they advance to the World Series. This is a wonderful example of how downtown can serve as a place where people come together to share in special moments of excitement, pride and celebration.”

The public square on Charlotte Street will feature a mega screen live-streaming the game as the Toronto Blue Jays compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the World Series Championship. Snacks, vendors, and a ‘The Boro’ merchandise booth will be available. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. along the street and in the adjacent King Street Parkade.

“We’re looking forward to joining communities across Canada in cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays in a proudly Peterborough way – surrounded by community in downtown’s Quaker Foods City Square,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I encourage community members and visitors to don their blue and white and mark this historic sports moment as we watch the Jays compete to become World Series Champions.”

Fans are asked to bring their own chairs, blankets and dress for the weather. All attendees are encouraged to wear their blue and white and/or or Blue Jays apparel while cheering for the team.

World Series Watch Parties are planned at the Quaker Foods City Square for Game 3 on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. Additional watch parties are scheduled for games five to seven, depending on the results of the first four games.

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Peterborough DBIA's Halloween In the Booro Returns This Saturday

Downtown Peterborough is getting spooky as the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) hosts its annual Halloween in the Booro event, offering an evening of trick-or-treating and downtown fun on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of the DBIA.

The family-friendly free event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as over 45 local businesses in the Downtown and East City will hand out treats, have characters will roam George Street and a Family Friendly Zone. The zone includes a Halloween-themed photobooth and costume contests for kids, adults and pets.

“Halloween in the Booro is one of our favourite events. It brings local families and merchants together for a safe, welcoming night of family-friendly fun that highlights everything we love about our downtown,” said Nour Mazloum, DBIA executive director. “It makes our city feel like home and creates the kinds of memories that keep people returning to the downtown as a destination for their family to enjoy unique activities.” 

By drawing hundreds of families to the core, the event creates opportunities for residents to discover local businesses, increases evening foot traffic, and supports the small business community that is central to Peterborough’s economy according to Dylan Reinhart, Boardwalk Game Lounge co-owner.

“We’ve loved seeing how Halloween in the Booro has continued to grow each year, bringing more families downtown and shining a light on local businesses,” he said. “It’s become a tradition for many, and events like this are a great reminder of how vibrant and welcoming our downtown really is.”

Families can plan their route using the official trick-or-treat map which lists all participating businesses, accessible entrances, and family-friendly stops.

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