Fleming College’s Academic Upgrading Program Moves to Cobourg

Fleming College has moved its Academic Upgrading classes to Cobourg at Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, located at 739 D'Arcy St., announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Fleming says the move offers students a bright, open and welcoming space equipped with modern amenities and convenient access.

“Our Work and Academic Upgrading courses in Northumberland County are now better positioned to serve the community,” said Kate McIntosh, Fleming College Student Experience Vice President. “Being based out of Venture13 allows us to connect more directly with local businesses, creating opportunities for organizational assessments and customized skills training. It also gives our learners the chance to network and gain exposure to potential employers, which can inspire their career paths.” 

“The Town of Cobourg is pleased to host Fleming College’s Academic Upgrading program at the Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre,” said Mayor Lucas Cleveland. “This program aligns with Venture13’s vision as a community learning hub and supports greater opportunity for Cobourg youth and adults looking to upgrade their education and improve their employment prospects.”

Fleming’s Academic Upgrading program is free with training in English, math, science and computer literacy. It is meant to prepare students for post-secondary studies, apprenticeship programs or employment. 

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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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Alzheimer Society's Annual Walk Fundraiser Runs This Saturday at Justin Chiu Stadium

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton is getting their feet moving at Trent University’s Justin Chiu Stadium for the IG Wealth Management Annual Walk fundraiser this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

According to Jen Johnstone, the Alzheimer Society's executive director, all proceeds from the event will go towards the organization’s programs and services in three ways.

“One is supporting counselling and healthcare navigation. It's very complicated demntia so people need a lot of support navigating that healthcare system,” she explained. “It goes towards education for our clients, for the public and it goes towards social recreation programs like our famous Minds and Motions program.”

This year’s fundraising goal is $114,790, with $42,000 raised at the publication of this article. The number is a fun but informative way to get people to walk 14,790 steps, representing the 14,790 people diagnosed with dementia in the region alone. Johnstone says that this number is likely higher than what has been officially recorded.

“Dementia is growing very, very rapidly. Based on the landmark study that was released by the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, from 2021 to 2030, we're expecting a 65 per cent increase in the number living with dementia.”

That increasing trend will continue based on their case studies and conducted research, says Johnstone.

“Dementia is going to triple beyond that to 2050 so we're already going to see that skyrocketing rate of dementia and we know that it can take a very long time to get a diagnosis,” she said. “The healthcare system is currently backlogged so we know that there are a lot of people living with the disease and just starting that journey.”

In addition to raising money, Johnstone wants the event to continue creating awareness for the community as it affects a large number of people in the covered community.

“It's really key for our community to be aware of dementia. We have one of the largest older adult populations in the country; well over a quarter of our population is over the age of 65 and so it's a really important issue in our region,” she explained. “We are really on the front lines of dementia so it is building that awareness as well as building that sense of community and hope.

Participants can register on-site or online. Money can be raised through a pledge form as an individual or a team. Donations are also welcomed at the event. Anyone is welcome to walk and dogs are permitted at the fundraiser.

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Canada Post Workers Set to Strike Friday Unless Agreement Is Reached

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has handed strike notices to Canada Post for both the urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units, announced on Monday.

Canada Post says The potential for another strike comes at a critical moment for the postal system. Since 2018, the Corporation has recorded more than $3 billion in losses before tax and it will post another significant loss for 2024. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

CUPW’s notice says they intend to begin strike activity on Friday noon barring an agreement from both parties. Canada Post’s operations continue as usual until there is a possible strike.

CUPW has released the following statement:

“We can confirm that a 72-hour strike notice has been issued. This step was taken in part to respond to the employer's recent indication that it may unilaterally change working conditions and suspend employee benefits.

This step was also taken to facilitate the continuation of our right to strike that was put on pause by the CIRB in December 2024. There is still time to return to the bargaining table. We remain committed to negotiating collective agreements and urge the employer to do the same.

Our goal continues to be negotiated collective agreements that support the well-being of workers, the communities we serve, and the sustainability of the public post.”

Should CUPW strike, Canada Post says it intends to continue delivering in unaffected areas while working to reach agreements. As a result of the strike, customers may experience service delays.

According to Canada Post, if there is a national labour disruption, mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted until it ends. Once operations resume, all mail and parcels in their network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible.

Canada Post expects that processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal following a rotating strike or a national labour disruption.

They released a statement regarding the ongoing negotiation status between he two parties:

“Canada Post remains committed to reaching collective agreements focused on protecting and enhancing the wages and benefits that are important to our people while reflecting the Corporations’ current realities.”

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion for Canada Post to prevent insolvency.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Pointing Phone At a Woman In a Changeroom

A 20-year-old Peterborough man is facing a voyeurism charge after pointing a phone at a woman who was in a changeroom on Friday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Officers were called to an outer store at Lansdowne Place Mall at roughly 1 p.m. While a woman was in a changeroom, she noticed a phone coming over the top. Security was called, and the man was held until police arrived and took him into custody.

During a search after the arrest, officers seized a cellphone.

As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with voyeurism.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on June 24.

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Peterborough Lakers Trade For Veteran Defenceman and Sign Former First-Round Forward Ahead of Home Opener

The Peterborough Lakers have acquired veteran defender Warren Jeffrey from the Brampton Excelsiors and signed forward Brad McCulley for the 2025 season.

Warren Jeffrey. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers also regained their 2026 fifth-round pick previously held by the Excelsiors. Brampton receives the Lakers’s second-round pick in 2026 and reobtains the rights to Jeffrey for 2026.

Jeffery played three seasons in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), all with the Colorado Mammoth. During that span, he scored four goals and nine assists for 13 points. He also played 14 playoff games, registering two goals and five assists for seven points.

McCulley hails from Victoria, B.C., where he previously played for the Victoria Shamrocks in the Western Lacrosse Association. He and the Shamrocks competed for the 2024 Mann Cup against the Six Nations.

McCulley spent the latter half of the 2025 NLL season on the practice roster of the Rochester Knighthawks under Lakers’ head coach Mike Hasen. He previously played for the Vancouver Warriors and Buffalo Bandits, winning the 2023 NLL Cup for the latter.

The former first-round draft pick has scored 20 goals and 36 assists for 56 points in 36 career NLL games.

The Lakers open their season on the road against the Brooklin L.C. on Wednesday before having their home opener against the two-time defending Mann Cup-champion Six Nations Chiefs on Thursday.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Armour Heights Pharmacy, ProspHER, Millbrook Fit and Cormor

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…

Armour Heights Pharmacy, a new Guardian Pharmacy, is open in East City at 195 Hunter St. E. at the corner of Hunter Street and Armour Road.

The owner and manager Praneet Naik has been a resident of Peterborough for 25 years and achieved his Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management in Boston. He is looking forward to assisting with any medication or health concerns you may have. They offer free prescription delivery, vaccinations and immunizations, compliance blister packaging, minor ailments consultations, and medication reviews. Drop by or visit them online at armourheightspharmacy.com.

There’s a new event for women of all ages to build a life of prosperity and financial independence.

ProspHER will be held June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pie-Eyed Monk in Lindsay. It features speakers Julie Brown of Tabono Therapy and Alanna Abramsky of Broad Money and includes networking opportunities, charcuterie, goal-setting resources, door prizes, and more. ProspHER was founded by Jess Shea of Kawartha Mortgage Group and Laura Kennedy of Elevate Communications and Events to focus on aligning wealth, health and wisdom for women of all ages and stages of life. You can find out more on Instagram at PropHER.ca.

Cavan Monaghan has its first fitness studio, Millbrook Fit, which officially opened last week.

It’s your destination for top-tier workouts, expert trainers, and a community that’s all about strength, motivation, and results. They offer programs for everyone, from beginners to fitness pros. Their facility includes 24/7 access to their state-of-the-art gym, opportunities for one-on-one coaching to build your personalized plan, and focused small group classes designed to challenge and connect. Drop by 40 King St. E. in Millbrook and see what Millbrook Fit has to offer.

It's exciting when we see local businesses leading the way with innovative technology.

Cormor has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region for a first-of-its-kind 3D printed home. Cormor uses large-scale 3D concrete printers that quickly build long-lasting, high-quality, and sustainable buildings. The partnership with Habitat provides an opportunity to use this innovative construction technique to provide a local family with the opportunity for affordable homeownership.

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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Roll, Stroll and Celebrate Canada Day With the City

The City of Peterborough invites the public to celebrate our nation on Canada Day on July 1, at Millennium Park.

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This year’s festivities will begin with a community procession from City Hall to Millennium Park starting at 10 a.m., featuring a decorated bike contest for participants of all ages. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and playful designs.

The community procession is an inclusive and informal walk open to individuals, families, and local organizations who wish to walk, bike, or roll from City Hall to the park together.

Community groups, clubs, and businesses are welcome to join and are encouraged to register using the Performer/Participant form available online. Please note that this is not a traditional parade and no motorized vehicles or large floats are permitted.

The celebration continues at Millennium Park from noon until 6 p.m. with an afternoon of music, performances, food, cultural activities, and family programming. The event will conclude with a Peterborough Musicfest concert at Del Crary Park and fireworks over Little Lake at 9:30 p.m.

June 30 has a free outdoor movie night at Quaker Foods City Square starting at dusk.

Both events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Event highlights include:

• Community procession with bike contest

• Live performances by local artists and entertainers

• Kids’ activities and family zones

• Food and beverage vendors hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement Area

• Interactive cultural displays and information booths

• Evening concert presented by Peterborough Musicfest

• Fireworks finale over Little Lake

Forms are now available online for those interested in participating as Performers, Arts and Crafts Vendors, or Food and Beverage Vendors. The application deadline is May 30 at 4 p.m.

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City to Celebrate National Public Works Week at Nicholls Oval Park

The City invites the public to celebrate National Public Works Week at Nicholls Oval Park next Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

Residents of all ages are invited to learn more about the public works' essential role in keeping the City of Peterborough running safely and efficiently.

“Public Works crews are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week, clearing our roads, maintaining our infrastructure and keeping our city safe and functional,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to say thank you and to better understand and appreciate the critical role these dedicated professionals play in the life of our city.”

A touch-a-truck display provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about and explore public works vehicles and chat with the equipment crews.

The City’s arborists will demonstrate tree climbing and planting techniques. At 11 a.m., a guided tree identification tour of the park will take place.

Public Works will also be giving away 300 two-gallon potted trees. The species offered include Sugar Maple, Sycamore, Tulip Tree, Paper (White) Birch, Easter White Pine, Serviceberry, and Nannyberry.

Trees will only be available to City residents on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Peterborough Humane Society's Spring 50/50 Lottery Raises All-Time High Number

The Peterborough Humane Society’s (PHS) Spring 2025 PHS 50/50 Lottery has reached a new all-time high of $50,245, announced on Thursday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

This third edition saw the first time the 50/50 draw break the $50,000 milestone.

Buckhorn’s Suzanne Cunningham was the grand prize winner of $25,122.50.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery also had the Marlin Travel & Collette ‘Ruff’le, for a $5,000 gift certificate, for use at Marlin Travel Peterborough on any Collette travel package. Peterborough’s Debra Amos won this year and says she has not had a vacation in over 10 years. She also adopted her two cats, Melvin and Jane, from PHS. 

The Lottery ran from April 7 to May 14 with proceeds towards PHS for animals in need.

“Once again Peterborough and the entire region have shown us just how important animal wellness is to them,” said Shawn Morey, PHS CEO. “We are so grateful to everyone who bought tickets, the small businesses that promoted the lottery, and to the community who helped spread the word. Everyone had a hand in making this a great success.”

Plans are already underway for the fourth iteration.   

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