Bulk Water Fill Station Temporarily Out of Service On Wednesday Morning

The 280 Milroy Dr. Bulk Water Fill Station is temporarily out of service on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., announced by the City of Peterborough on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The station is unavailable to all customers during this period for required maintenance.

The City has not announced additional service interruptions.

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Temporary Downtown Patios To Be Removed On Nov. 2

Temporary downtown patios will be removed starting Nov. 2 to prepare sidewalks and roads for winter snow-clearing operations. 

This was the seventh summer the City implemented temporary changes to downtown public spaces to allow more patio and pedestrian space.  Photo by Jordan Cooper.

Restaurants and other businesses with temporary patios on city-owned land, including sidewalks and on-street parking next to their businesses, should remove all patio furniture by the end of the day on Nov. 1.  

The expanded patio spaces were installed in May. During patio season, the city temporarily transformed Hunter Street West between George Street North and Aylmer Street into a one-lane, one-way street to add more patio and pedestrian space in the café district.   

With the removal of the expanded patio areas, Hunter Street West between George Street North and Aylmer Street will return to a two-lane, two-way street.   

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Trinity Community Hub Has Reopened With Normal Operating Hours

The Trinity Community Hub reopened as of Monday.

Photo courtesy of One City Peterborough.

The daytime drop-in and meal program and overnight shelter service resume their normal operating hours.

Trinity Community Hub was temporarily closed on Sept. 29 so the operator, One City Peterborough, could complete necessary repairs to the building.

Day programming runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The overnight shelter programs run from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.

Monday also marked the launch of the Clean Team pilot program, which helps keep public spaces clean and welcoming.

One City Peterborough has hired ten individuals to participate in the eight-week program, bringing their lived experience of homelessness and housing precarity to the work.

The team will focus on areas surrounding the Trinity Hub, the Peterborough Public Library branch on Aylmer Street, Simcoe and Bethune Park, the Peterborough Transit Terminal and other streets with high concentrations of businesses and pedestrian traffic.

The program aims to provide cleaner public spaces and improved neighbourhood appearance while giving employees income, job experience and community connection.

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City Services On Thanksgiving Day Monday 2026

Many City services have modified hours and some facilities will be closed on Monday for Thanksgiving.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ellis.

Art Gallery of Peterborough 

Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on Oct. 10 and 11 for an exhibit changeover. 

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will also be closed for Thanksgiving on Oct. 12.  For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit agp.on.ca  

City Hall 

City Hall offices at 500 George St. N., including Service Peterborough, Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Provincial Offences Office, will be closed on Oct. 12.     

Online services are available at peterborough.ca. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.    

Water Services Customer Service will be closed on Oct. 12. For water services emergencies over the holiday, including watermain breaks, leaking hydrants, low water pressure, emergency water shut-offs, water quality concerns, or rental water heater issues, call 705-748-9300. For more information visit peterborough.ca/waterservices.    

Environmental Protection Division Laboratory 

The Environmental Protection Division Laboratory, 425 Kennedy Rd., will be closed on Oct. 12. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on October 13 at 8 a.m. For information on services, hours of operation and water testing, visit peterborough.ca/watertesting.  

Parking Services 

Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spaces is free on weekends and statutory holidays. The Parking Services office located in the King Street Parkade, 202 King St., will be closed on Oct. 12. Visit peterborough.ca/parking to find more information, including parking locations.  

Peterborough Museum and Archives  

Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.    

Peterborough Public Library    

Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., will be closed on Oct. 12.   

Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 by scanning their library card at the door and entering their PIN to access the library. Card holders can then browse books, pick up holds and check out items using the self check-out machines.   

Audiobooks, eBooks, eLearning and eMagazines can still be accessed by visiting ptbolibrary.ca/DigitalCollections.   

Information and digital resources are available online at ptbolibrary.ca.    

Peterborough Regional Airport 

Peterborough Regional Airport, 590 Skyway Dr., will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 12. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.     

Public Works 

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.    

Recreation Facilities 

The following recreation facilities will be closed on Oct. 12:  

• Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.  

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way  

• McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.  

Miskin Law Community Complex   

Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre 

The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, will be closed on Oct. 12.    
  
Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.   

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12.   

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on Oct. 12. 

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock 

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock, 353 Hunter St. E., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12.  

The Peterborough Visitor Centre will then shift to shoulder season hours beginning Oct. 13, 2026, following Thanksgiving and the end of the Trent-Severn Waterway navigation season. The Peterborough Visitor Centre will be open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. 16 to May 14, 2027. 

For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan. 

Riverview Park and Zoo  

The Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including on Oct. 12.  

Guest Services/Gift Shop: Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.     

Miniature Train Ride: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.   

For updates and more information, visit riverviewparkandzoo.ca.   

Social Services and Child Care Centres 

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on October 12. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/SocialServices.     

Emergency shelter services remain open over the holiday. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.     

City-operated child care centres will be closed on Oct. 12.    

Transit 

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on October 12. The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.     

Waste Collection and Facilities 

There are no changes to the curbside waste collection schedule on Oct. 12.    

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on Oct. 12.    

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

For more information on collection schedules, visit peterborough.ca/wastewizard. 

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City Services on Thanksgiving Day Monday 2026

Many City services have modified hours, with some facilities closed for Thanksgiving on Monday.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ellis.

Art Gallery of Peterborough 

Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on Oct. 10 and 11 for an exhibit changeover. 

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will also be closed for Thanksgiving on Oct. 12.  For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit agp.on.ca  

City Hall 

City Hall offices at 500 George St. N., including Service Peterborough, Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Provincial Offences Office, will be closed on Oct. 12.     

Online services are available at peterborough.ca. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.    

Water Services Customer Service will be closed on Oct. 12. For water services emergencies over the holiday, including watermain breaks, leaking hydrants, low water pressure, emergency water shut-offs, water quality concerns, or rental water heater issues, call 705-748-9300. For more information visit peterborough.ca/waterservices.    

Environmental Protection Division Laboratory 

The Environmental Protection Division Laboratory, 425 Kennedy Rd., will be closed on Oct. 12. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on October 13 at 8 a.m. For information on services, hours of operation and water testing, visit peterborough.ca/watertesting.  

Parking Services 

Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spaces is free on weekends and statutory holidays. The Parking Services office located in the King Street Parkade, 202 King St., will be closed on Oct. 12. Visit peterborough.ca/parking to find more information, including parking locations.  

Peterborough Museum and Archives  

Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.    

Peterborough Public Library    

Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., will be closed on Oct. 12.   

Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 by scanning their library card at the door and entering their PIN to access the library. Card holders can then browse books, pick up holds and check out items using the self check-out machines.   

Audiobooks, eBooks, eLearning and eMagazines can still be accessed by visiting ptbolibrary.ca/DigitalCollections.   

Information and digital resources are available online at ptbolibrary.ca.    

Peterborough Regional Airport 

Peterborough Regional Airport, 590 Skyway Dr., will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 12. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.     

Public Works 

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.    

Recreation Facilities 

The following recreation facilities will be closed on Oct. 12:  

• Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.  

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way  

• McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.  

Miskin Law Community Complex   

Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre 

The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, will be closed on Oct. 12.    
  
Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.   

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12.   

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on Oct. 12. 

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock 

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock, 353 Hunter St. E., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12.  

The Peterborough Visitor Centre will then shift to shoulder season hours beginning Oct. 13, 2026, following Thanksgiving and the end of the Trent-Severn Waterway navigation season. The Peterborough Visitor Centre will be open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. 16 to May 14, 2027. 

For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan. 

Riverview Park and Zoo  

The Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including on Oct. 12.  

Guest Services/Gift Shop: Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.     

Miniature Train Ride: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.   

For updates and more information, visit riverviewparkandzoo.ca.   

Social Services and Child Care Centres 

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on October 12. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/SocialServices.     

Emergency shelter services remain open over the holiday. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.     

City-operated child care centres will be closed on Oct. 12.    

Transit 

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on October 12. The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.     

Waste Collection and Facilities 

There are no changes to the curbside waste collection schedule on Oct. 12.    

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on Oct. 12.    

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

For more information on collection schedules, visit peterborough.ca/wastewizard. 

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Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre Remains Open During HVAC Upgrades

The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre remains open during upgrades to its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system beginning Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-December. Access to certain spaces will be limited on a rolling basis as the improvements are made.

The universal changeroom adjacent to the pool will close starting Friday and reopen on Oct. 24. Men’s and women’s changerooms (adjacent to the pool and on the west side of the building) remain open and will be temporarily available to users of all ages. The patient transfer lift is temporarily unavailable during this time; however, the water wheelchair and pool lift will remain in service.

Starting Oct. 24, and in line with Fleming College’s schedule reading break, work will begin in the Fleming changerooms and officials’ rooms. The changerooms will reopen on Nov. 2.

From Nov.9 to 29, construction will commence on the fitness centre. Partial access to areas of the fitness centre not actively under construction will remain available.

The women’s changeroom adjacent to the pool will close on Nov. 29 and reopen on Dec. 10. During this period, users can access the universal changeroom or use the changerooms on the west side of the building.

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One City Overnight Shelter Temporary Relocated to Admiralty Building During Flooring Repairs

One City Peterborough programs at the Trinity Community Hub will be affected by the facility's closure while flooring is replaced with the overnight shelter program temporarily relocated to the Admiralty building at Peterborough Naval Memorial Park.

photo courtesy of one city peterborough.

The relocation is from Thursday to Oct. 19, operating from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.

One City daytime programs at Trinity Community Hub, including the daytime drop-in centre, will be temporarily suspended until Oct. 19.

Overnight parking at the Peterborough Naval Memorial Park is prohibited while the temporary overnight shelter is operational.

Food programs

• The Salvation Army, 219 Simcoe St., offers a daily take-away breakfast program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday.

• All Saints’ Church, 235 Rubidge St., offers a free meal on the third Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• St. Luke’s Church, 566 Armour Rd., offers a community meal every second Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St., offers a community breakfast on the third Saturday of every month beginning at 9 a.m.

Public bathrooms are available at the main branch of the Peterborough Public Library, the Peterborough Transit Terminal and Social Services at 178 Charlotte St., during operating hours.  

Public bathrooms are also available at Del Crary Park and Millennium Park seasonally.

Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at City facilities in the following locations:

• Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St.

• Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr.

• Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.

• Beavermead Park washroom facilities, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.

• Rogers Cove washroom facilities, 131 Maria St.

• Bonnerworth Park washroom facilities, 560 McDonnel St.  

Water bottles can also be refilled inside the following City facilities during hours of operation:

• Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St.

• Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.

• Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsmen Way

• Social Services office, 178 Charlotte St.

• Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.

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Watermain Fitting Repaired at Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive

Repairs to a water main on Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive were completed on Thursday evening.

Watermain flushing is a routine part of the annual system maintenance by the City’s Water Services Division to assist in maintaining water quality and reliability of the water distribution system.  Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A water main fitting failed at a construction site, causing water to spray into the air. 

Water Services responded to the site, shut down the water main and completed repairs. 

No customers were affected and water quality was not impacted. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including discoloured water and watermain breaks on public property, call 705-748-9301, extension 1295, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-748-9300.

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Routine Water Main Flushing Underway Until Nov. 20

Routine water main flushing is occurring throughout the City until Nov. 20, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Watermain flushing is a routine part of the annual system maintenance by the City’s Water Services Division to assist in maintaining water quality and reliability of the water distribution system.  Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This preventive maintenance removes scale and sediment buildup, helping maintain water quality in the water distribution system. 

During flushing, residents may notice a temporary discolouration or cloudy appearance in their water for a brief period, as well as possible changes in water pressure.

The City of Peterborough says the water will remain safe for consumption.

To clear the water, run the cold water tap closest to the water meter for 10 to 15 minutes until it runs clear. If discolouration persists, wait one hour and repeat the process. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including discoloured water and watermain breaks on public property, call 705-748-9301, extension 1295, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-748-9300.

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Routine Water Main Flushing Begins On Sept. 14

Routine water main flushing is occurring throughout the City from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Watermain flushing is a routine part of the annual system maintenance by the City’s Water Services Division to assist in maintaining water quality and reliability of the water distribution system.  Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This preventive maintenance removes scale and sediment buildup, helping maintain water quality in the water distribution system. 

During flushing, residents may notice a temporary discolouration or cloudy appearance in their water for a brief period, as well as possible changes in water pressure.

The City of Peterborough says the water will remain safe for consumption.

To clear the water, run the cold water tap closest to the water meter for 10 to 15 minutes until it runs clear. If discolouration persists, wait one hour and repeat the process. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including discoloured water and watermain breaks on public property, call 705-748-9301, extension 1295, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-748-9300.

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