Inaugural International Indoor Junior Lacrosse North America Cup Has Been Cancelled

The International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) North America Cup Series taking place from Aug. 7 to 9 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre has been cancelled.

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The IIJL released the following statement:

“The IIJL has made the difficult decision to cancel the North America Cup Series. While we were looking forward to bringing teams together for this event, unforeseen circumstances have impacted participation levels.

We are optimistic about identifying an opportunity to pursue this event in Peterborough in the future and thank the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Memorial Centre and Peterborough Tourism for their support as a key collaborator and strong supporter of lacrosse events.”

Three games were to be played between Canada, the United States and the Haudenosaunee.

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June 29 Business Recycling Collection Postponed Until Tomorrow

Any business recycling collection has been postponed until Thursday due to mechanical issues from Emterra Environmental.

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According to the City of Peterborough, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area and Hunter Street in East City have already been collected earlier on Wednesday morning. 

If recycling was not already collected in the morning, it can either be left out until Thursday or be brought back in and set out again before 7 a.m. the following day.

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Residents Encouraged to Check Voter Information Before Aug. 12 For the 2026 Municipal Election

Eligible voters are encouraged to check their voter information before Aug. 12 to ensure they are on the voters' list for the 2026 municipal election. 

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Residents can check, update or add their voter information online. Information submitted by Aug. 12 will be included in the municipal voters' list that the Province of Ontario provides to municipalities on Sept. 1.  

Residents can use RegisterToVoteON.ca to: 

• confirm they are on the voters' list;  

• update their name or address;  

• add themselves to the voters' list; or  

• add or search for a property they own or rent.  

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.  

After Sept. 1, any updates or additions to the voters' list can be made at peterboroughvotes.ca.  

Students living in Peterborough while attending school may vote in the Peterborough municipal election as well as 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 before voting begins and will include information about online and in-person voting. Residents who do not receive a voter notification card by Monday, October 5 can view their voter notification card online at peterboroughvotes.ca. 

The 2026 municipal election will be held on Oct. 26. Online voting in the City of Peterborough opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 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, 911 Monaghan Rd.

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City Trails and Paths Undergoing Clean Up Next Tuesday

Seasonal maintenance on the City of Peterborough’s multi-use trails and pathways is set to begin next Tuesday.

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The City will be clearing overgrown vegetation from trails and walkways. Specialized equipment will be used to cut back dense vegetation growing alongside trails and walkways. This will help restore the full width of each path and ensure vegetation is cleared two meters from trail edges where possible, to improve visibility, ensure signage is visible and keep paths and trails accessible.

The areas where mechanical brushing is done may look a bit unsightly immediately after the work is completed, with natural debris and freshly cut vegetation. These areas will regenerate and return to a green, natural appearance relatively quickly.

Trail users may experience some delays while work is underway.

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Facilitated Discussions Underway For Support Future Growth Opportunities In Peterborough Region

After the City of Peterborough’s request for future employment and residential land need requirements, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has responded by appointing a Facilitator from the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator’s Office to guide discussions among the City of Peterborough, Cavan Monaghan Township and Peterborough County.

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Under the direction of the Facilitator, the City of Peterborough and Cavan Monaghan Township have completed independent Land Needs Studies conducted by third-party consultants. These confidential studies provide critical data to support informed discussions regarding future growth opportunities within the region.

Representatives from all participating municipalities and stakeholders attended the first facilitation meeting to review and share the findings of the Land Needs Studies on Thursday. Additional meetings are planned in the coming months to further examine the data and discuss potential options for accommodating future growth.

This collaborative process aligns with both provincial and local priorities by supporting responsible growth, increasing housing opportunities, creating employment lands, fostering economic development, and ensuring communities are positioned to meet future needs.

At this stage, discussions remain confidential to allow all parties to engage in open and constructive dialogue. Peterborough City Council will continue to receive confidential updates regarding the progress of the facilitation process. Should the participating municipalities reach a mutually supported proposal requiring approval from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, details would be made available to the public as part of a future community engagement and approval process.

“Our focus as a region is on enabling growth, housing construction, employment lands for job creation, and opportunities for residents,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Peterborough is committed to finding solutions that contribute to shared economic growth and long-term sustainability. I want to personally thank the Province of Ontario for its strong leadership on this critical need for housing and economic prosperity in the Peterborough Region.”

However, Peterborough County is aware of the City’s facilitated discussions, citing the only had one meeting on Friday. At that point, the City presented their Lands Needs Study; the County and Township have not yet had a similar opportunity. 

As the County is in negotiations with the City, facilitated by the Provincial Facilitator and bound to a confidential process, they will abide by the terms of the agreement that all parties signed.

“I am very disappointed that Mayor Leal has decided to issue a release contrary to the agreement,” said Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County Warden.” We take agreements and confidentiality as paramount. To my knowledge, there has been no proposal put forward by the City, and this release seeks to undermine the agreed-upon collaborative process.”

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List of City Services During Aug. 3 Civic Holiday

Several City services have modified hours and others are closed for the Civic Holiday on Aug. 3.

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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 August 3.  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 August 3.    

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 August 3. 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, August 3. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on Tuesday, August 4, 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 August 3. 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 August 3. 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 August 3.  

Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3 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 August 3. 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 August 3: 

• Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way 

• McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. 

Beach, Splash Pads and Wading Pools   
Lifeguards will be on duty at Beavermead Beach, 2011 Ashburnham Dr., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lakelands Public Health monitors beach water from June to August. Information is available online at lakelandsph.ca.  

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

Lifeguards supervise City wading pools daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.    

Miskin Law Community Complex  
Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre  
The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, is expected to be closed on Monday, August 3, for the holiday.   
 
If a Peterborough Lakers home playoff game is scheduled for August 3, the Centre will be open. The playoff schedule has not been confirmed yet; residents are encouraged to check memorialcentre.ca closer to the date for the latest information on facility hours and game details. 

Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.  

Peterborough Marina   
Otonabee Conservation is operating the marina for the 2026 season. For more information, visit otonabeeconservation.com/outdoor-adventure/boating.   

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 August 3.  

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on August 3. 
  
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. 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 August 3.   

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 August 3. 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 August 3.   

Transit     
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on August 3. 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 August 3.   

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on August 3.   

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 of Peterborough's Canada Day Fireworks Rescheduled For Aug. 1

The fireworks show initially scheduled for Canada Day has been rescheduled to Aug. 1 for approximately 9:30 p.m. at Del Crary Park, announced on Thursday.

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The fireworks start following the Peterborough Musicfest concert.  

Temporary road closures will be in effect for the fireworks.

The following streets will be closed from noon to 10:30 p.m.:

• Perry Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street  

• Lake Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street  

• Crescent Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Perry Street  

• Lock Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Crescent Street  

Local traffic will still be permitted to access the areas within the road closures. 

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City of Peterborough Invites Residents to Complete Effectiveness and Efficiency Review Survey

The City of Peterborough has invited residents to complete a survey and share comments on how the municipality delivers services to help inform the City’s Effectiveness and Efficiency Review. 

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The survey is open until 9 p.m. on July 28. The survey can be completed online or a printed copy can be picked up at City Hall.

The Effectiveness and Efficiency Review includes: 

• Collecting, reviewing and analyzing data from the City of Peterborough 

• Assessing selected comparator municipalities to contextualize service delivery 

• Reviewing service delivery models 

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery 

• Reviewing the organizational structure and staffing levels 

• Presenting analysis and recommendations to City Council 

The final report is expected to be presented to City Council in September. It is anticipated that recommendations will be considered as part of the City’s 2027 Budget process.

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City of Peterborough Promoting Water Safety During Drowning Prevention Week

The City of Peterborough is encouraging residents and visitors to learn more about prioritizing water safety during National Drowning Prevention Week, from Sunday until July 25.

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This year’s theme is Prepare to be Water Smart. The City is hosting events throughout the week to promote water safety and drowning prevention.  

Colouring pages and crossword puzzles will be available at the Chelsea Gardens wading pool, located at Southlawn Drive and Severn Road, on Sunday, July 19. Lifeguards will be holding “Within Arms Reach” drowning education activities for participants.   

Residents are welcome to visit Beavermead Beach from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 to get fitted for and receive a free lifejacket. Free lifejackets will be available while supplies last.   

Children of all ages are welcome to make their own water smart bracelets and learn about water safety from the City’s lifeguards at the John Taylor Memorial Park wading pool, located at McKellar and St. Catherine’s streets, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 23.  

All residents are welcome to join the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough County OPP, and other vendors at Riverview Park and Zoo from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 24 for an afternoon of activities and drowning-prevention education.  

Pop-up activities are also taking place at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, Fleming College, Trent University and the Balsillie Family YMCA throughout the week.  

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Open-Air Burning Prohibited In the City of Peterborough

Peterborough is reminding residents that open-air burning is not permitted within City limits.

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Open-air burning includes any outdoor fires, such as bonfires, campfires and yard waste burning. These activities pose a risk to public safety and can have serious consequences, especially in densely populated areas.

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) approved fire bowls, fire-pit tables, and barbeques that burn propane or natural gas are examples of approved appliances that may be used. Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not approved appliances for open-air fires.  

Smoking and vaping are also prohibited in all City of Peterborough parks, sports fields, playgrounds, wading pools, splashpads and beaches except in designated smoking areas.  

Smoking is prohibited in these areas under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Peterborough Smoking Bylaw.

Anyone smoking outside a designated smoking area in any of these locations could be subject to a penalty of $305.

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