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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City Council Approves $25,000 Pilot Program to One City PTBO For Street Cleaning Initiative

City Council has approved providing $25,000 to One City Community Development Services to deliver an eight-week Community Stewardship - Clean Streets pilot program cleaning initiative near the One City shelter and downtown areas this fall.

photo courtesy of Peterborough dbia.

The pilot program will be funded through existing waste collection and operations funding.

The City continues to explore approaches to address the impacts of homelessness on neighbourhoods and public spaces while strengthening relationships among people experiencing homelessness, residents, businesses, service organizations and the broader community.

According to the City, the One City Clean Team initiative would create opportunities for individuals facing barriers to traditional employment, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to contribute directly to improving the neighbourhoods and public spaces where they live, spend time and connect with community. Through visible, supervised work, participants would play an active role in creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming shared spaces while building positive connections with residents, businesses and community organizations.

Staff propose an eight-week pilot in fall 2026, initially focused on the blocks surrounding the Trinity building and the downtown area bounded by Hunter Street, Charlotte Street, Park Street, and Water Street.

The $25,000 investment would seed the program and confirm the stewardship model. Based on the results, Staff would return to Council in early 2027 with recommendations regarding next steps, including opportunities to expand the model into other identified areas of need through financial participation from businesses, community organizations and other partners.

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City Council Approves Reduced Speed Limit and Road Improvements For Park Street North

Peterborough City Council approved reducing the speed limit and making improvements to Park Street North at its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Sherbrooke Street and Wolseley Street are the affected areas, with improvements on Park Street North including changes to on-street parking, new pavement markings, and added bike lanes on a section.

For the section of Park Street North from Wolsely Street to Charlotte Street, the recommended changes include:

• Introducing bike lanes with a painted buffer

• Reducing posted speeds to 40 kilometres per hour

• Restricting on-street parking

• Improving pedestrian comfort through added separation from vehicles

For the section of Park Street North from Charlotte Street to Sherbrooke Street, the recommended direction includes:

• Maintaining on-street parking

• Pavement markings to visually designate space

• Reducing the posted speed to 30 kilometres per hour

The recommended improvements serve to enhance safety and mobility for all modes of travel along a key corridor in the city’s central area. Dedicated space for people on bikes along the corridor will gently narrow lane widths and buffer curbside pedestrian activities from moving vehicles. Vehicle flow and volumes will be maintained, while vehicle speeds will be reduced through design elements and posted speed limits.

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List of City Services on Labour Day 2026

Many City of Peterborough services will offer modified hours and some facilities will be closed for the Labour Day holiday on Sept 7. 

File Photo.

The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on September 7.  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 September 7.    

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 September 7. 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 Monday, September 7. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on Tuesday, September 8 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 September 7. 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 noon to 5 p.m. on September 7. 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 September 7.  

Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 7 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 8 p.m. on September 7. 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 September 7: 

• Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way 

• McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. 

Splash Pads

Splash pads in City parks are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pad at Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

As of August 30, lifeguard supervision at Beavermead Beach has ended for the season and City wading pools are closed for the season. 

Miskin Law Community Complex  

Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 7.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre

The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, will be closed on September 7.   
 
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 September 7.  

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on September 7.

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 September 7. For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan.  

Riverview Park and Zoo 

The Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., including on September 7.   

Guest Services/Gift Shop: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.    

Splash Pad: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.    

Miniature Train Ride: Open 10 a.m. to 6 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 September 7. 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 September 7.   

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on September 7. 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 September 7.   

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on September 7.   

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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Business Recycling Collection Delayed For Sept. 2

Recycling collection for businesses on Sept. 2 has been delayed until Thursday due to mechanical issues for Emterra Environmental, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

According to the City of Peterborough’s Waste Division, businesses can bring in their collection from the curb and have it set back out by 5 a.m. on Thursday.

However, businesses can also leave it out for collection the following day.

Emterra and the City thanks businesses for their understanding on the matter.

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City of Peterborough Reminds Residents to Drive Safely In School Zones With Back to School Approaching

As students head back to school, the City of Peterborough reminds everyone to keep school zones safe by following posted traffic signs, obeying the speed limit, and parking responsibly.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Building on recent safety improvements in school neighbourhoods, the City will be actively installing road safety measures around schools to support reduced speed limits and create more pedestrian-friendly spaces. The goal is to improve safety, reduce traffic conflicts, and help children get to and from school with confidence according to Mayor Jeff Leal.

“Community safety is a priority within school zones, which are some of the busiest areas on our roads,” he said. “By slowing down, following the signs and using authorized places to stop or park, drivers can help create a positive experience for students, parents, crossing guards and everyone who travels  through these neighbourhoods.”

The City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will focus on ensuring drivers are aware of and follow posted parking regulations, including ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ during busy school arrival and dismissal times.  

Drivers are also reminded to watch for school crossing guards and always follow their directions. Crossing guards help pedestrians cross busy streets safely during school arrival and dismissal periods. Drivers must stop when directed by a crossing guard and remain stopped until the crossing guard has returned to the curb and it is safe to proceed. 

Stopping or parking in restricted areas can block sightlines, create congestion and make it more difficult for children and other pedestrians to cross the street safely. Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention to posted signs and use designated areas to drop off or pick up students.

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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.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

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.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

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 Council Supports $25,000 Pilot Program to One City PTBO For Street Cleaning Initiative

City Council backs the initiative to provide $25,000 to One City Community Development Services to deliver an eight-week Community Stewardship - Clean Streets pilot program cleaning initiative in the vicinity of the One City shelter and downtown areas this fall.

photo courtesy of Peterborough dbia.

The pilot program will be funded through existing waste collection and operations funding.

An eight-week pilot for this fall was proposed and initially focused on the blocks surrounding the Trinity building and the downtown area bounded by Hunter Street, Charlotte Street, Park Street, and Water Street.

The $25,000 would seed the program and confirm the stewardship model. Based on the results, staff would return to Council early next year with recommendations regarding next steps, including opportunities to expand the model into other identified areas of need through financial participation from businesses, community organizations and other partners.

The City says they will continue to explore approaches to address the impacts of homelessness on neighbourhoods and public spaces while strengthening relationships among people experiencing homelessness, residents, businesses, service organizations and the broader community.

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City Council Endorses Reduced Speed Limit and Road Improvements For Park Street North

City Council endorsed reducing the speed limit and improvements on Park Street North during its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The improvements on Park Street are between Sherbrooke Street and Wolseley Street which include changes to on-street parking, new pavement markings and adding bike lanes to a section.

For the section of Park Street North from Wolsely Street to Charlotte Street, the recommended changes include:

• Introducing bike lanes with a painted buffer

• Reducing posted speeds to 40 kilometres per hour

• Restricting on-street parking

• Improving pedestrian comfort through added separation from vehicles

For the section of Park Street North from Charlotte Street to Sherbrooke Street, the recommended direction includes:

• Maintaining on-street parking

• Pavement markings to visually designate space

• Reducing the posted speed to 30 kilometres per hour

According to the City, the recommended improvements serve to enhance safety and mobility for all modes of travel along a key corridor in the city’s central area. Dedicated space for people on bikes along the corridor will gently narrow lane widths and buffer curbside pedestrian activities from moving vehicles. Vehicle flow and volumes will be maintained, while vehicle speeds will be reduced through design elements and posted speed limits.

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