City of Peterborough Seeking Consultation For 2026 Municipal Election Voting Methods

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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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Peterborough Petes Raise Over $17,000 In Next Gen Game In Support of Five Counties Children's Centre

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The Peterborough Petes Next Gen Game raised $17,056 to support kids’ treatment services for Five Counties Children’s Centre, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The game was on Family Day (Feb. 17), where the Petes succeeded in a comeback bid against the Kitchener Rangers, winning 5-3. The Next Gen Game allowed children to experience it up close and personal as they signed one-day contracts to be Next Gen Staff.

The following were the children and their respective roles:

  • Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

  • Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

  • Gryffin Tucker: Scout

  • Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

  • Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

  • Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

  • Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

This year’s game was another sellout and funds were raised through donations, sales, a raffle draw and corporate sponsorships. 

Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties, says the total team effort to help reduce wait times for high-demand services like speech therapy and occupational therapy at the Peterborough-based children’s treatment centre.

“The Peterborough Petes are tremendous hosts and, once again, the team, their fans and our Five Counties supporters all provided a huge assist to ensure more children and families in our community get access to the care they need when they need it,” said Pepin.

The Petes are celebrating Indigenous Heritage Night for Thursday night’s game against the Windsor Spitfires.

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Aylmer Street North Closed Until Wednesday Morning For Water Main Repairs

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Aylmer Street North from McDonnel Street to Murray Street is closed due to repairs for a water main, announced on Tuesday morning.

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Peterborough Utilities Group estimates the work to be completed by Wednesday morning at approximately 9 a.m.

Crews are already on site for repairs.

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Two Peterborough Women Charged With Theft In Separate Incidents

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Two Peterborough women have been charged with theft in separate incidents.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A 35-year-old woman attempted to take items without paying at a Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area business.  Officers were unable to locate the suspect upon arrival. Officers were called to the store again the next day about the same woman leaving the store with more stolen items. She was taken into custody. Police learned there was a warrant for her arrest concerning a theft incident in January and bail violations in November and December.  

The woman was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

  • Theft Under $5,000 x2

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2

A probation with the following condition currently binds the accused: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

On Monday, a Loss Prevention Officer detained a 37-year-old Peterborough woman at a Lansdowne Street West and Clonsilla Avenue area business. Roughly $460.00 worth of products had been taken from the store without payment.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000

Both accused were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court on April 8.

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Photos: Peterborough Petes Practice In Havelock; Hold Free Skate and Autograph Session For Havelock Hawks

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The Peterborough Petes treated Havelock hockey fans as the team held a practice and autograph session at the HBM Community Centre on Monday afternoon.

The team had practice ahead of their Thursday night game against the Windsor Spitfires. A free skate was held where children from the Havelock Hawks (Havelock Minor Hockey) got to hit the ice with the Petes.

Following ice activities, the Petes held an autograph session for Havelock families which also served food and had a decorative Petes cake.

Donations and 50/50 draws were at the event in support of Havelock Minor Hockey.

The Petes concluded the day with an autographed jersey presented to Havelock Minor Hockey president, Danielle Follette.

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Peterborough Airport Announces New Acting Manager Effective Friday

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Trent Gervais has been named Peterborough Airport’s Acting Manager for the immediate future, effective Friday.

Photo courtesy of the LOomex Group.

He takes over the role of Dustin Gervais, who held the title since July. Dustin had worked in operations on-site at the airport and worked with The Loomex Group for several years prior to taking the airport manager role.

In addition to Esther Juthman’s role as community relations coordinator and safety management coordinator, they are being appointed as the acting assistant airport manager.

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Peterborough Using New Logo To Celebrate 175th Anniversary of City's Incorporation

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The City of Peterborough is using a new version of its logo in 2025 to reflect the 175th anniversary of its incorporation as the Town of Peterborough in 1850.

The Town of Peterborough was officially incorporated on Jan. 1, 1850, under the Baldwin Act, which allowed for the incorporation of townships, villages, towns and cities, each with its own democratically elected council. In 1850 Peterborough had a population of roughly 2,200 people. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The City will be incorporating the recognition of its 175th anniversary into various events throughout the year.

“For 175 years, Peterborough has grown and evolved into a hub of culture, education and industry. This important milestone is a testament to those who have built, shaped and strengthened Peterborough for generations,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “As we celebrate our rich history we look forward to our exciting future, filled with opportunity, progress and Peterborough’s unwavering sense of community.”

Along with the temporary alternative logo, the City will use ‘Peterborough 175 | 1850-2025 | Celebrating the foundation of our future’ for the anniversary.

Peterborough was officially incorporated as a City on July 1, 1905

The following are relevant and notable occurrences during the City’s 175-year run:

  • Peterborough is home to the Peterborough Lift Lock, which is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world and designated as a national historic site of Canada.

  • Peterborough is known as ‘The Electric City’ because in May 1884 it was one of the first cities in Canada to have electric streetlights.

  • Peterborough-based Fisher Gauge produced Hasbro’s Monopoly game pieces in the 1980s.

  • Quaker Oats, now PepsiCo, opened its plant here in 1902.

  • Fire destroyed the downtown on August 16, 1861, which led to a by-law that buildings must be made of brick.

  • Canada General Electric was established here in 1891

  • Canadian singing legend Stompin’ Tom Connors got his nickname Stompin’ Tom in Peterborough. Before he died in 2013, he chose Peterborough as the location for his public memorial because of his connection to the community.

  • Senator Iva Fallis, born in 1883, was the second woman ever appointed to the Senate.

  • Per-capita, Peterborough had the most enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War.

  • 2025 is also the 200th anniversary of the Peterborough Robinson Emigration of 1825 that brought nearly 2,000 Irish settlers to the Nogojiwanong-Peterborough area. Nine Ships 1825 Inc. is organizing events to recognize the Bicentennial.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Impaired Driving Charges After Found Asleep at the Wheel In Parking Lot

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A 67-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges on Saturday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 5:30 p.m., a concerned citizen reported a possible impaired driver asleep at the wheel in a parking lot in the Brock Street and Reid Street area. Officers noticed the vehicle was on, and when they woke the man up, they noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court April 1.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Hair Apothecary, Community Futures Peterborough, Kawartha Manufacturers Association and Provincial Election

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PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Jennifer Ducker is launching a new business that is the first of its kind in Peterborough.

Hair Apothecary, located at 41 Park St. S., is a dedicated pediculosis education, treatment, and support center. Hair Apothecary is committed to providing a safe, stigma-free environment where individuals can access professional lice treatment, nit combs, and expert guidance. They have a focus on education and community support. Jennifer has worked with social services, the I.D.A pharmacy in Peterborough, The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough and delivered seminars at the Hiawatha First Nation Family Centre. Now, with the help of a Starter Company Plus grant, she has transformed this space into a welcoming hub for holistic care.

The Chamber and Community Futures have assembled a top-notch set of speakers for a discussion on Bridging the Divide: Future-Proofing Your Business Against the Effects of US Tariffs.

The keynote speaker is Bob Armstrong, president of Armstrong Trade and Logistics Advisory Service and a renowned supply chain expert with more than 50 years of experience. This free event is in partnership with the City of Peterborough, County of Peterborough, and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area. Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at Market Hall at 140 Charlotte St. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the speakers and panel discussion will get underway at 8:30 a.m.

The Kawartha Manufacturers Association is also hosting an event to help businesses deal with trade uncertainty from the US.

It’s key that businesses invest in technology to increase their competitiveness to enter new markets with new products. There is an existing program that is ready to be tapped into: Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credits. Many local companies have been successfully leveraging these for years, while others don't have the internal training to prepare these. The Kawartha Manufacturers Association in hosting training at Peterboro Matboards on Feb. 28 for the experts to share their knowledge. For more information contact info@thekma.com.

The provincial election is coming up on Thursday.

We hosted a debate on Feb. 18 with your local candidates where we focused on business issues. Look for it on YourTV or shared on social media by event partners Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association, Central Lakes Association of Realtors, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, and Peterborough and District Construction Association.

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to joel@pkchamber.ca.

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Photos: Peterborough's Appetites Kept Full at YWCA Empty Bowls Fundraiser

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The YWCA hosted the 2025 edition of its Empty Bowls Fundraiser that aids food insecurity in our communities at The Venue on Friday afternoon.

Proceeds from the fundraiser were split between One City’s food programming and Kawartha Food Share.

Roughly 140 participants ate lunch from 11 restaurants while shopping for hand-crafted bowls created by local artisans of the Kawartha Potters Guild.

The following were participating local restaurants that served food at the event:

  • By the Bridge

  • Revelstoke Café

  • Vanilla room

  • La Mesita

  • Hard Winter Bakery

  • Ashburnham Ale House

  • Levantine Grill

  • St. Veronus

  • Fresh Dreams

  • Hanoi House

  • Sam’s Place


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