Routine Watermain Flushing Begins Tuesday
/The City will be performing routine flushing of watermains in various areas of Peterborough beginning Tuesday and continuing through Friday.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Mac + Cheese Festival, New Canadians Centre, POI and Canadiana Cabinets
/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…
The Mac and Cheese Festival is back in downtown Peterborough and it’s bigger, bolder and cheesier than before.
This month-long celebration of comfort food is underway now, with downtown restaurants putting their own creative spin on mac and cheese dishes for the public to try, rate, and enjoy. There are classics and some creative takes on the dish like mac and cheeseburger samosa and a mac and cheese poutine. The festivities wrap up with a Grand Finale Bash on Saturday at the Quaker Foods City Square. There will be a mac and cheese showdown with live judging for the Judge's Choice Award, a beer garden, live music, vendors and family-friendly fun. Visit theboro.ca for more details.
The New Canadian Centre has purchased its building from St. James United Church.
This historic building at 221 Romaine Street was built in 1917. The New Canadians Centre moved in back in 2012 and will continue sharing the space with St. James United Church and the St. James Players theatre group. The New Canadian Centre has been instrumental in welcoming thousands of newcomers and hosting numerous cultural celebrations, shared meals, and community events.
POI is celebrating it’s new Peterborough office at 418 George St. N. in downtown Peterborough.
POI has been led by three generations of the Scholl family for six decades, creating inspiring workspaces. Their goal is to create spaces that help businesses achieve their goals and create a place where people want to go. They offer everything from pencils and paper clips to desks and filing cabinets. They have solutions for home offices as well.
We’re profiling local business that make stuff right here in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This week it’s Canadiana Cabinets.
Founded in 1995 by Bill Barker, they have been producing a versatile lineup of standard and custom cabinets ever since. Their high-quality cabinets are the result of merging traditional and hi-tech construction methods. Their cabinets are custom built-to-order and constructed on an efficient production line with the latest in industry technologies. Drop by and see their beautiful showroom at 2712 Brown Line and see what this local, family-owned business can do for you.
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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Sarah McLachlan Returns to Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 9
/Grammy and Juno-award winning artist Sarah McLachlan is returning to Peterborough and the Memorial Centre as part of her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary 2025 Canadian tour on Nov. 9.
Photo courtesy of Live Nation Entertainment.
Joining her is the acoustic harmony trio Tiny Habits for all listed dates.
“I’m really excited to bring the tour across Canada, it was so disappointing to have to cancel the 2024 tour due to my vocal health, and I’m grateful that we were able to reschedule,” said McLachlan. “I’m fully recovered and recharged and can’t wait to share the Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary tour with my home country, and maybe a few new songs as well. This tour is a real walk down memory lane as Fumbling is a very special record for me... I’m hoping that the songs will bring back a lot of good memories for everybody.”
The tour celebrates McLachlan’s third studio album, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, first released Oct. 22, 1993.
One dollar per ticket sale will be donated to the non-profit Sarah McLachlan School of Music which provides music education and mentorship free to children and youth facing barriers to access.
PMC Scoop Ticket presales start Thursday at 10 a.m. with the apporpriate promo code.
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Two Brampton Men Arrested For Theft at a Home Depot; One Man Wanted On a Warrant
/Two Brampton men have been arrested and charged with theft at a Home Depot, as reported on Thursday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, officers saw two men matching a given description exiting Home Depot and took them into custody.
During the investigation, officers were informed of an incident that occurred on April 8, in which two men entered the store, paid for only some of the items in their cart at the self-checkout and then left.
A 57-year-old Brampton man wanted on a warrant for multiple theft incidents between August 2024 and April 2025 was arrested in Peterborough on Wednesday.
On the strength of the warrant, he was arrested and charged with:
Theft under $5,000 x15
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.
The second man, a 27-year-old Brampton man was charged with:
Theft under $5,000 x3
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 27.
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PVNC Concludes Naming Consultation; No Change to Board Name
/After several months of public consultation, the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board has decided not to proceed with a name change, announced on Thursday.
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The consultation invited thousands of students, families, staff and community members to share their perspectives on whether the Board’s name should change. After consideration, no single name got enough support to proceed
The consultation process was conducted as part of the Board’s broader multi-year strategic planning process. No additional costs were incurred.
“We committed to a transparent process and took the time to listen to our communities,” said Stephen O’Sullivan, Director of Education. “What we heard was a deep pride in Catholic education and strong connections to our Board’s identity. We may not have reached consensus on a new name, but the feedback we received was thoughtful and sincere, and the engagement from our communities was deeply appreciated.”
“We were encouraged by the number of people who engaged with this process and by the passion they shared from every part of our Board,” said Kevin MacKenzie, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. “It’s clear that our communities care deeply about Catholic education and the future of PVNC Catholic. We want to thank everyone who took the time to participate.”
Despite maintaining the name, PVNC states that a visual brand refresh—including a new logo—will occur in the months ahead as part of the Board’s ongoing strategic planning efforts.
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Peterborough Petes Hold Number One Pick In 2025 OHL U18 Priority Selection; Team Takes Two Players
/The Peterborough Petes selected two players in the 2025 OHL U18 Priority Selection that included first-overall pick Sebastian Dzieciol on Wednesday.
Sebastian Dzieciol. Photo courtesy of Jordan MacDonald and the Peterborough Petes.
The 6’, 182 lbs centre from Ottawa, featured in 28 games for the Ottawa Myers Automotive U18’s this season, scoring 13 goals and adding 15 assists for 28 points. In the playoffs, he played in 13 games, scoring three goals and recording six assists for nine points, which helped Myers win the HEO U18 Championship. In the U18 AAA Ontario Championships, Dzieciol played in five games, picking up an assist.
“Sebastian is a big, strong forward who isn’t afraid to play physical and battle for the puck,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He was a big part of Myers HEO Championship this season, leading the team in scoring during the season and in the playoffs.”
“I am very honoured and excited to be selected by the Petes,” said Dzieciol. “I am looking forward to being a part of the team and learning and contributing as best I can.”
With the 21st overall pick in the second round, Peterborough selected forward Jayden Mercier from the Upper Canada Cyclones U18.
Jayden Mercier. Photo courtesy of Dan Hickling and the Peterborough Petes.
“Jayden is a strong forward who uses his size well,” said Oke. “He’s a good skater who plays hard and isn’t afraid to go into the corners.”
Mercier, a left winger from Rockland, played in 30 games for the Upper Canada Cyclones U18’s this season, scoring 15 goals and adding eight assists for 23 points. In 11 playoff games for the Cyclones, he scored four goals and added six assists for 10 points, helping his team to the HEO Championship Series.
“It’s literally a dream come true,” exclaimed Mercier. “I can’t believe it. I have been working hard my whole life for this and it hasn’t been easy. It’s a dream come true to be drafted by the Petes.”
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Pathway of Fame Pushing For Nominations
/The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough and District is pushing to receive nominations from the community for this year’s class of inductees.
The Pathway of Fame was created in 1997 to honour those who have given of themselves so selflessly for a period of years, or a lifetime. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Nominations can be made for deserving individuals in any one of the following categories:
Visual Arts
Dramatic Arts
Literary
Entertainment / Musical
Cultural Betterment
Community Samaritan
Community Builder
Media
A one-page nomination form can be downloaded as a PDF from the Pathway of Fame website or as a hard copy from Package Plus at 171 Rink Street. The cost is $10 per nomination.
The Pathway also encourages groups and organizations to nominate a deserving individual in any available category. While nominations can be made throughout the year, the annual deadline is historically April 30, to provide ample time for The Pathway to process and vet the various nominations received.
Successful inductees are honoured each September with an event hosted at Showplace Performance Center. Their names are engraved onto individual granite markers permanently installed along the Pathway of Fame at Del Crary Park.
North Kawartha and Trent Lakes Well Water Sampling Program Resumes For 2025 Season
/The well water sampling drop-off program will resume for the 2025 season on Tuesday in the Township of North Kawartha and the Municipality of Trent Lakes.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The program offers free water sample collection kit pick-up and sample drop-off through these municipal offices.
Water samples can be dropped off at:
North Kawartha Municipal Office – 280 Burleigh St., Apsley,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Trent Lakes Municipal Office – 760 County Road 36, Trent Lakes,
Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Samples are then couriered to the Public Health Ontario Lab in Peterborough for testing. Empty sample bottles can be picked up from these offices during regular business hours. Samples must be dropped off at the municipal offices within 24 hours of collection to ensure they reach the lab and are processed promptly. Residents are encouraged to carefully read each kit's sampling and collection instructions. Filled sample bottles should be delivered to the front desk at the municipal office. Staff will then place it in a fridge until the courier collects it.
Well water testing is recommended at least twice yearly, in the Spring and Fall. Water samples are tested for two types of bacterial contamination: total coliforms and E. coli. Anyone can become ill if they consume contaminated water, but young people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk.
Water samples can also be dropped off year-round at the following locations:
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township Office, 1 Ottawa St., Havelock
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St., Peterborough
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday., 8:30 a.m. to 12 noonPublic Health Ontario Laboratory, 99 Hospital Dr.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents will receive water quality results by mail or can call Public Health Ontario’s Interactive Voice Response at 1-877-723-3426. If they have questions about their test results, call the PPH Safe Water Program at 705-743-1000, ext. 232.
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OLG Issues Fourth-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $587,121
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their fourth-quarter payment totalling $587,121 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Wednesday morning.
Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.
The quarter was from Jan. 1 to March 31.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Peterborough has received $2,717,827. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $15,095,211 according to a press release.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release.
“Shorelines Casino Peterborough strengthens our community through sharing gaming revenue that supports local priorities and programs,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “In addition to job creation and community support, the Municipality Contribution Agreement with OLG delivers substantial benefits to the people of Peterborough.”
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City Receives Grant to Provide Assistance For Swimming Leadership Programs to Low-Income Residents
/The City of Peterborough has received a grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to assist low-income families and individuals in covering the registration and equipment needed for the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and National Lifeguard programs.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements under the City’s recreation subsidy guidelines.
Those interested in applying for the grant can contact Summer Ley at sley@peterborough.ca
Sessions run from May 4 to Au.t 31. Session information is as follows:
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B:
Sunday, May 4, Saturday May 10, Sunday, May 11, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid with CPR-C:
Each Sunday from June 1 to June 29, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
National Lifeguard Pool:
Each Sunday from June 15 to July 13, 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B:
Each Sunday from July 6 to August 3, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C:
Each Sunday from July 6 to August 3, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
National Lifeguard Pool:
Each Sunday from August 3 to August 31, from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
