Adult Leisure Programs Offered at the McDonnel Street Community Centre

The City of Peterborough is offering a range of adult leisure programs at the McDonnel Street Community Centre at 577 McDonnel St.

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Residents can join a free fitness class, drop in for a game of shuffleboard or sign up for a more structured, long-running program.

Drop-in sessions

Drop-in sessions cost $3.50 per person per visit. Please bring exact cash. Participants are asked to bring clean, indoor shoes to wear inside the facility.

Drop-in sessions include the following:

• Short Mat Bowling on Mondays and Fridays. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., play begins at 1 p.m. This drop-in play ends May 16.

• Shuffleboard on Tuesdays. Doors open at 9 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m.

• Darts on Thursdays. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., play begins at 1 p.m. This drop-in activity ends May 8.

Fitness classes

Community Care instructs fitness classes and focus on a range of motion, strength and balance.

Classes run every Wednesday as follows:

• Zumba Gold, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

• Warm Up and Weights, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Registered programs

The MSCC offers a variety of registered programs for residents looking for more structured activities:

• Lawn Bowling Try It Lessons with the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club. Sessions run from May 5, May 6, May 8 and May 9.

• Painting Workshops: participants learn techniques like colour-mixing, brush selection and creating acrylic paintings on canvas.

• Adult Mixed Dart League takes place each Monday until May 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. All levels welcome.

Registration information

Registration for programs can be done online by visiting peterborough.ca/adultleisure. Registration can also be done by calling 705-742-0050 or in person at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., or Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., during operating hours, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Accessibility and subsidies

Adults can apply for the Recreation Program Subsidy, which provides up to $200 per year (based on household income) per individual for sport, aquatic, or recreational programs offered by Peterborough Recreation at City facilities.

The MSCC is hosting an Open House on June 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to explore the facility and learn more about the variety of programs offered at the MSCC. A complimentary hot lunch will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m.  

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Peterborough Lakers Extend Deadline For Season Ticket Renewals

The Peterborough Lakers have extended the season ticket renewal deadline to Wednesday at 5 p.m., announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The team has made season tickets available to the general public, who can purchase a full season package without having previously held tickets.

Following the May 7 deadline, any additional unclaimed seats will be released to the public beginning Thursday at 10 a.m. Fans can upgrade or swap their seats that dya during the Lakers’ Season Seat Swap/Upgrade Day at the Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Season ticket packages can be picked up starting on May 12. The Grant Thornton Box Office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also call 705-743-3561 to purchase or reserve their seats.

The Lakers have also announced that single-game tickets will be sold to the general public starting May 19.

The Lakers have their home opener against the Six Nations Chiefs on May 22. 

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Peterborough Man Arrested and Charged With Impaired Driving While Partially Stopped In a Live Lane

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after being partially stopped in a live lane on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 2:45 p.m. at George Street North and Murray Street, officers were directed to the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

During the investigation, it was learned that the man was a prohibited driver.

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on June 10.

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Peterborough Poutine Feast Is Back At Morrow Park For 2025 In Four-Day Event

The combination of fries, gravy and cheese curds (and other toppings) is back at Morrow Park as Peterborough Poutine Feast returns in a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday.

Andrew McMullen of Fat Les’s Chip Stand (left); Bailey McGlennon, staff (middle) and David Conway, emcee (right) showcase old and new poutines this year’s Peterborough Poutine Feast, such as the Lobster Poutine, Mexican Street Corn Poutine and the classic. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The free-admission event, hosted by Poutine Feast Ontario, runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Four poutine vendors with roughly 30 different poutines are at this year’s event. Food trucks selling poutines include Fat Les’s Chip Stand, Groovy Gravy, The Tragically Chip Wagon and new ship truck Dude Bro Potato Co.

In addition to classic-style poutines, popular favourites are back including maple pulled pork, General Tao Chicken and lobster poutine. A few new flavours are in this year’s event such as the Big Mack (inspired by the McDonald’s signature burger), Mexican Street Corn and Pizza Pocket poutine.

Mrs. Mini Donuts, Trin’s Treats and Miss Ellie’s Lemonade were other food and drink vendors at the event. New this year is the Boba Bar, which serves six varieties of the popular Taiwanese drink, bubble tea.

Lobster poutine (left), classic poutine (top) and Mexican Street Corn poutine (right) are some old and new poutines featured at this year's event. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Mexican Street Corn Poutine by Dude Bro Potato Co.

Lobster Poutine by Fat Les's Chip Stand.

Big Mack Poutine by Dude Bro Potato Co.

Two drinks showcase by the Boba Bar food truck, a new addition to this year's Poutine Feast.

Merchandise dealers are also at Poutine Feast such as clothing, jewellery, raffles, temporary glitter tattoos and more.

Peterborough was one of the original locations of Poutine Feast’s tour before the tour expanded. The travelling food group is hitting 23 cities with Peterborough as the third leg of its tour. Petawawa and Renfew were the first two stops, respectively.

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Peterborough County Officially Declares May As Museum Month

Peterborough County has proclaimed May as Museum Month to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region and the vital role museums play in communities, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Heather Doughty and Lang Pioneer Village

This year, Museum Month also includes International Museum Day on May 18, a global celebration that recognizes museums as centers of education, innovation, and cultural connection according to Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County Warden.

“Residents and visitors are encouraged to take this opportunity to explore the many museums, galleries and heritage sites across Peterborough County, including Lang Pioneer Village Museum, one of our region’s premier historical attractions,” she said. “With its immersive 19th-century village experience, Lang Pioneer Village offers a unique window into the past and showcases the stories that shaped our communities.” 

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Several Peterborough Roads to Undergo Construction and Repairs

Several roads are scheduled to undergo construction and repairs throughout Peterborough, issued by the City.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Pavement preservation micro surfacing of Airport Road and Brealey Drive is underway and is expected to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings at the following locations:

• Airport Road: 100 metres south of Spillsbury Drive to Sir Sandford Fleming Drive

• Brealey Drive: 200 metres south of Stenson Boulevard to Sir Sandford Fleming Drive

In June, the same work will occur at Hunter Street East, on the West Side of the Hunter Street Bridge over the Otonabee River, extending to Museum Drive. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings on Hunter Street East from the west side of the Hunter Street bridge over Otonabee River to Museum Drive.

Construction crews have begun work on Hunter Street West, from Aylmer Street to the West Side of the Hunter Street Bridge over the Otonabee River. Work is expected to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings on Hunter Street West from Aylmer Street to the west side of the Hunter Street Bridge over Otonabee River.

The City notes that this project is not a full reconstruction and upgrades may not address all drainage issues or correct existing grading deficiencies.

There is a road resurfacing of Chemong Road from Milroy Drive (north leg) to The Parkway Trail and Towerhill Road from Old Towerhill Road to Chemong Road. Work begins in early May to be finished by the end of next month.

The work includes, milling of existing asphalt, placement of top lift asphalt and application of pavement markings on Chemong Road from The Parkway Trail to Milroy Drive (north leg) and along Towerhill Road from Old Towerhill Road to Chemong Road. The majority of the milling and paving operation will be performed during night work.

Downtown roads such as McDonnel Street, Murray Street, Parkhill Road and Water Street will undergo repairs within the next few months to be completed in the fall.

• The work generally includes:

• Removal/disposal/supply/set of select frames, covers, and grates

• Resetting of watermain valve boxes; • Select concrete curb and gutter removals

• Concrete curb and gutter re-installations;

• Milling of existing asphalt

• Base asphalt repairs, as necessary

• Application of emulsified asphalt tack coat

• Installation of hot mix surface asphalt

• Application of pavement markings

The City advises that traffic delays can be expected during the construction period of each road.

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Peterborough Police Arrest Six People Wanted On Warrants In Unrelated Incidents

The Peterborough Police Service arrested six individuals who were wanted on outstanding warrants on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The warrants were for various offences, including assault, theft under $5,000, failure to appear, and failure to comply with probation.

Police say the arrests and incidents were not related.

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Canadian Punk Band Gob Makes Peterborough Musicfest Debut On July 19

Legendary Canadian punk band Gob is making their Peterborough Musicfest debut as they are hitting Del Crary Park’s Fred Anderson Stage on July 19 at 8 p.m., announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Formed in 1993, Gob saw early success with albums such as Gob and Too Late... No Friends before releasing How Far Shallow Takes You in 1998. The punk rock band consists of Tom Thacker (vocals), Theo Goutzinakis (guitar/vocals), Gabe Mantle (drums), and Craig Wood (bass).

Their 2001 album, The World According to Gob, earned a JUNO nomination for Best New Group and achieved Gold status, with hits like ‘That’s The Way,’ ‘For The Moment’ and ‘No Regrets.’ The standout single ‘I Hear You Calling’ earned a JUNO nomination for Best Video in 2002.

Gamers may recognize Gob from the video game NHL 2004 as ‘I’ve Been Up These Steps’ was on the in-game soundtrack.

Bassist Steven Fairweather (formerly of By A Thread) was an addition to the band and helped deliver the album ‘Apt. 13.’

Beyond Gob, Thacker has also made his mark as the co-lead guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist for the multi-platinum rock group Sum 41.

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Two Champions Gymnastics Athletes Leave Provincial Champions; One Other Claims Bronze

Two local gymnasts have been crowned gold medalists and one other is taking home bronze at the WAG Level 3-5 Ontario Championships at the Angus Recreation Centre in Angus, Ont. on Sunday.

Lenny and Jorja with their respective gold mealds from the Provincial Championships. Photo courtesy of Champions Gymnastics.

Lenny and Jorja of Champions Gymnastics have won gold medals in their respective events during the four-day event that began on Thursday.

Lenny is the Level 4, 14+ A All Around Champion, floor silver medalist, beam bronze medalist and vault champion. Jorja is the Level 4, 14+ B All Around Champion, as well as the vault and floor champion.

Mikayla is a Level 3, age 10, C All Around bronze medalist, vault silver medalist, and floor champion.

“Congratulations to all our Level 3 and 4 competitive athletes who competed at the Provincial Championships this past weekend. You all showcased beautiful routines full of personal bests,” said Ashley Metcalf of Champions Gymnastics. “We are so proud of all of our competitive athletes. What a way to end a fantastic season.”

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Peterborough Petes Release 2025 Development Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have officially announced the details regarding their annual Development Camp in a three-day event from Friday to Sunday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Roughly 60 players are expected to attend camp. They will be split into three teams for the on-ice scrimmage portion of the weekend.

On Friday, the camp will begin with off-ice fitness testing at Hybrid FHP (not open to the public) before transitioning to on-ice scrimmages on Saturday and Sunday morning.

All scrimmages will occur at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) and are open to the public. Scrimmages will also be streamed on the Petes Facebook page with commentary.

Full scrimmage Schedule:

Saturday

• 9:00 a.m.  - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) 

• 9:50 a.m. - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 10:40 a.m. - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

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• 2:30 p.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 3:20 p.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 4:10 p.m. - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Sunday

• 8:30 a.m. - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 9:20 a.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 10:10 a.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

A full camp roster will be released on Friday afternoon.

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