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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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.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
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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City of Peterborough Seeking Public Input Sought for Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project
/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 May 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
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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City Seeking Public Input Sought for Transit Terminal Upgrades
/The City of Peterborough invites the public to an information session on Wednesday at City Hall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about planned updates to the Simcoe Street Transit Terminal, provide feedback and share ideas on what improvements they would like considered for the space.
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The Transit Terminal is located at 190 Simcoe St. The update will reconfigure the bus bay area so that buses no longer have to reverse out of the pickup and drop off locations.
The City is seeking input to ensure that the planned upgrades will meet the community's needs. Residents can learn more about this project and share feedback in an online survey at connectptbo.ca/TransitTerminal. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Customer Service desk at the Transit Terminal.
The current terminal bus bay design, part of the Simcoe Street parking garage built in 1974, has not changed and is still in use. Both the Transportation Master Plan and Transit Route Review and Long-term Growth Strategy identified an ongoing safety concern with the buses backing out of these bays several times each hour.
The current Transit system operates with staggered arrival and departure times for the seven buses that service the terminal, no longer requiring individual bays for each route.
The new design will create a wider platform area from the terminal walls to the platform's edge. These new stop locations will have a “saw-tooth” alignment.
The key features of a sawtooth design are:
Angled Bays: each bay has a designated stopping area at an angle to the curb.
Easier Departure: Buses can leave independently without having to wait for those ahead to move.
Efficient Use of Space: Reduces the required curb length compared to a straight line stop alignment.
Improved Traffic Flow: Minimizes disruptions to traffic lanes.
Improved Safety and Visibility: Drivers have a forward view as they depart. Many transit systems remove conditions that require a bus to reverse. Looking and moving forward reduces the safety risks.
Other improvements and upgrades will include new lighting fixtures and route signage, fresh painting of the walls and under the canopy, new benches and accessibility features. Three new bus shelters will be added along Simcoe Street.
This project is presently in the planning stage, with construction scheduled for the beginning of August 2025 and lasting approximately four weeks.
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Public Information Session for Riverside Park and East City Bowl Upgrades Begins Thursday Night
/The City of Peterborough is hosting a public information session about proposed upgrades to Riverside Park and East City Bowl on Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Lions Centre, 347 Burnham St.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Residents unable to attend the public information session can provide feedback through a public survey, available online at connectptbo.ca/riverside. Hard copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on April 18.
The ball diamonds located at Riverside Park and East City Bowl, 325 Burnham St., require repairs to address areas of deterioration. The wood fence, bullpen, batting cage, irrigation, score keepers tower and lighting were identified as areas in need of improvement.
City of Peterborough staff will be available to answer questions about the proposed upgrades to the park. Residents can provide feedback on what amenities they want to see in the proposed revitalization of the park.
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City of Peterborough Seeking Consultation For 2026 Municipal Election Voting Methods
/With the next municipal election in October 2026, the City of Peterborough is asking residents what voting methods they prefer to use when casting their ballots in a municipal election.
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The survey is open until 4 p.m. on March 14. Paper copies of the survey at City Hall at 500 George St. N.
The City reminds citizens that the survey is for the 2026 Municipal Election voting methods – it is not associated with upcoming provincial and federal elections.
A summary of the information collected through the survey will be included in a report to City Council to inform its consideration of voting methods and technologies to use in the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections on Oct. 26.
For the 2022 Municipal Election, the City of Peterborough offered in-person voting and online voting. When casting their ballots in the 2022 Municipal Election, 69.2 per cent of voters in the City of Peterborough used online voting.
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City of Peterborough Launches New Interactive StoryMap and Survey for Strategic Growth Areas
/The City of Peterborough is launching a new interactive StoryMap detailing its plans for its Strategic Growth Areas, released on Wednesday.
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The StoryMap features maps and 3D concepts to help visualize key areas of future growth according to the City of Peterborough.
The City is streamlining the development approvals process in areas identified as Strategic Growth Areas in the City’s Official Plan through the Secondary Plan and Community Planning Permit By-law.
These areas include:
The Central Area (Downtown and East City)
Water Street North Corridor
Chemong Road Corridor
Clonsilla Avenue and Charlotte Street Corridor
Lansdowne Street Corridor
Armour Road (North) Corridor
The City says that users can provide feedback on the draft Secondary Plan concept for land use, proposed building heights, parks and open space and priorities for development through StoryMap. Participants can also share comments on how growth and development decisions are made through an online survey and mapping poll.
Information in the StoryMap was shared during a public information session on the City’s Strategic Growth Areas held on Feb. 6, at the Healthy Planet Arena.
More information about this project, including a presentation during the February 6 meeting and the online survey, can be found at connectptbo.ca/planning-for-the-future.
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What You Need to Know To Vote In Advance Polls For Provincial Election Beginning Thursday
/Advanced polls for this year’s provincial election in the Peterborough-Kawartha Riding begin this Thursday.
This is the first winter provincial election for Ontario since 1981. Since Friday, Candidate nominations have been closed. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Voters can hit advance polls starting Thursday and running until Saturday.
Advance polls run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can vote in the advance polls in one of any of the following locations:
Peterborough Square (Unit 21), 360 George St. (Local Election Office)
Havelock Seniors Centre, 10 George St., Havelock
Lakefield Community Centre, 20 Concession St., Lakefield
Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St., Peterborough
North Kawartha Comunity Centre, 340 McFadden Rd., Apsley
Trent Lakes Municipal Office, 780 County Rd. 36, Bobcaygeon
Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
Additionally, the Local Election Office runs on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Instructions when voting in the advance polls:
When you arrive at the voting location, you will be asked to show your ID to an election official, who will check if you are on the voter list
If you are not on the list, the election official will add you to the voters list and ask you to sign a declaration
The election official will then issue you a ballot
You will go behind a voting screen to mark your ballot. To vote for your chosen candidate, mark an X in the circle beside their name and return the completed ballot to the ballot box
You will place your marked ballot into the secrecy folder and take it to an election official operating a tabulator
The following are the candidates for the ridings in the Kawarthas for the provincial election:
Peterborough-Kawartha
MPP Dave Smith: PC Party of Ontario (incumbent)
Adam Hopkins: Ontario Liberal Party
Jen Deck: Ontario NDP/NPD
Lucas Graham: Green Party of Ontario GPO
Brian Martindale: Ontario Party
Andrew Roudny: New Blue Party
Northumberland—Peterborough South
David Piccini – PC Party of Ontario (incumbent)
Dorothy Noronha – Ontario Liberal Party
Bruce LePage – Ontario NDP/NPD
Maxwell Groves – Green Party of Ontario
Florian Bors – Ontario Party
Joshua Chalhoub – New Blue Party
Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock
Laurie Scott: PC Party of Ontario (incumbent)
Alison Bennie: Ontario Liberal Party
Barbara Doyle: Ontario NDP/NPD
Tom Regina: Green Party of Ontario
Brian Kerr: Ontario Party
Jacquie Barker: New Blue Party
Bill Denby: Freedom Party of Ontario
Gene Balfour: Independent
Zachary Tisdale: Libertarian
Hastings—Lennox and Addington
Ric Bresee: PC Party of Ontario (incumbent)
Lynn Rigby: Ontario Liberal Party
Jessica Zielke: Ontario NDP/NPD
Mike Holbrook: Green Party of Ontario
Derek Sloan: Ontario Party
Glenn Tyrrell: New Blue Party
