Man Wanted On Large-Scale Police Search Arrested and Taken Into Custody
/A 34-year-old man wanted in connection with a large-scale police search that began Tuesday afternoon has been arrested.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
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Director of Fund Development Gives Farewell to JA Northern and Eastern Ontario
/JA Northern and Eastern Ontario’s (JA-NEO) director of fund development, Ria Nicholson, has stepped down from her role, announced by the organization on Tuesday.
Ria Nicholson (fourth from left) with John Mcnutt, Ja-Neo presidnet and CEO (third from left) with JA-NEO staff and vonlunteers. Nicholson is a graduate of McMaster University with a BA Arts in Sociology. She also graduated from George Brown College wiht a diploma in sport and event marketing. Photo courtesy of JA-Neo.
Nicholson has served the role for the past two-and-a-half years, beginning in April of 2023.
“Over the past two years, Ria’s work has been nothing short of inspiring,” said John McNutt, JA-NEO president and CEO. “She brought far more than expertise in fundraising; she poured her heart into building relationships, opening doors and helping us imagine bigger possibilities for young people across communities in our area and beyond.”
“It’s been an incredible two and a half years filled with purpose, growth, and the privilege of contributing to a mission I truly believe in,” said Nicholson. “Serving Junior Achievement through my work in fund development has been especially meaningful — helping to build relationships and open doors so young people can access opportunities and reach their full potential. I’ve learned so much and feel so grateful to have been part of a team that leads with passion, heart, and vision.”
According to her LinkedIn page, she accepted a role with Prosper Canada, a charity dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation, in a management and development role.
“While I may be moving on, I carry the memories, lessons, and connections with me,” concluded Nicholson. “This isn’t goodbye — just the next chapter. I’ll be cheering you (JA-NEO) on always.”
City Seeking Public Input For Sherbrooke Street Roadway Reconstruction Project
/The City of Peterborough invites the public for insight into the planned reconstruction of Sherbrooke Street from Glenforest Boulevard to the west City limit, with construction expected to start in 2028.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough
The project will include adding a centre turning lane, improving grading and sightlines, building sidewalks, as well as enhancing pedestrian and cycling amenities in a key corridor that connects the west end of the City to the downtown according to a press release.
Residents are invited to view the project scope and plans, as well as additional project information and resources, and submit questions and feedback through the interactive features on the City’s community engagement hub.
The general goals of this project are to:
Improve traffic flow by constructing a centre two-way left-turn lane;
Improve the grading and sightlines for users travelling over the hill on Sherbrooke Street near Hywood Road;
Improve access to commercial and residential properties within the corridor;
Add/improve pedestrian and cycling facilities, including the implementation of protected intersections and in-boulevard cycle tracks on both the north and south sides of the roadway. The Ontario Traffic Council's Protected Intersection Guidelines introduction is available in the "Documents and Drawings" section of the Connect Peterborough project page for more information regarding protected intersections.
With the information collected through the Connect Peterborough question and comment engagement tool, the project team will review and consider all feedback, implementing changes to the project plans where feasible. The feedback period will close in November.
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General Electric to Demolish Several Sections at Park Street Building
/The General Electric (GE) Vernova building, located at the corner of Park Street and Albert Street, plans to demolish buildings until only eight remain.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
GE had submitted a Notice of Intent to demolish several vacant buildings and a Site Plan approval from the City of Peterborough. A Heritage Impact Assessment for the City Council's review has also been given.
Last year, GE Vernova retained the Canadian engineering firm BBA to assess the condition of the unused buildings. The evaluation found that these old manufacturing buildings are at or past their useful service life and in poor condition.
“Most of these buildings have already begun to show signs of structural degradation, which could create a future safety risk if not managed properly now,” as stated in a GE Vernova press release. “After careful consideration of the options, GE Vernova has determined that the best course of action is to demolish them.”
The company has a plan to preserve the legacy that the site has maintained.
“GE Vernova also understands the significance this property holds for many members of the community, and wishes to honour its past, present, and future commitment to the Peterborough community,” according to a statement. “In recognition of this, the company is working with ERA Architects, an award-winning Canadian architecture firm, to stabilize, conserve and maintain eight buildings that are architecturally important and represent meaningful time periods in the history of the site.”
The company states that it is considering the best way to commemorate the site's history in the long term, while making aesthetic enhancements to the property’s perimeter.
GE plans to work with the City to minimize neighbourhood disruptions during the transitional period.
Third Annual Monarch Festival and Race Hits Millennium Park This Saturday
/To raise awareness about monarch butterflies and their contribution to the ecosystem, Monarch Ultra is hosting its third annual Monarch Festival and Race, taking place at Millennium Park this Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Carlotta James and The Monarch Ultra.
Activities included are a 10 km race and a one km Kids Fun Run along the Rotary Trail and Otonabee River. Start times are 9:30 a.m. for the one km Kids Fun Run and 10 a.m. for the 10 km Race. Following the race, the Monarch Butterfly Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millennium Park.
The festival features Indigenous drumming, Zumba dancing, face painting, piñata fun, a scavenger hunt, a silent auction and environmental presentations. There are over twenty vendors invited to the festival. Participants can also receive free milkweed seeds to support Monarch conservation.
An art competition for high school students is being held, where the winner will receive a tote bag filled with art supplies from the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
This year’s fundraiser is for Camp Kawartha, to purchase native plants in the community.
The following is a map of the 10 km race:
Two Peterborough Men Arrested On Impaired Driving Charges In Separate Incidents
/Two Peterborough men have been arrested and charged with impaired driving in separate incidents that occurred on Tuesday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a single-vehicle collision.
At roughly 1:40 a.m., the Peterborough Police Service received a couple of calls about a vehicle in the ditch in the area of Monaghan Road and Parkhill Road. They located a vehicle with front end damage parked facing the wrong way on Monaghan Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment and learned the driver’s license had been cancelled.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Drive motor vehicle- no licence (Highway Traffic Act)
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 on Oct. 28.
An 18-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a collision.
At roughly 4:30 a.m., the Peterborough Police Service received calls about a collision in the Hunter Street East and Driscoll Terrace area. Officers learned that a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and flipped over but no injuries were sustained. In speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. Hunter Street was closed for about an hour while the cars were removed.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
Novice Driver B.A.C Above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
Careless Driving (Highway Traffic Act)
Fail to Notify change of address – license (Highway Traffic Act)
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 Oct. 28.
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Peterborough Petes Holding Season Ticket Member BBQ On Tuesday
/Season ticket holders can have some fun before the regular season as the team is holding their Peterborough Petes Season Ticket Member BBQ at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Petes.
This year’s BBQ will feature food catered by Chemong Lodge, refreshments, and inflatables from Castle Kid. The event will also feature introductions to the 2025-26 Peterborough Petes roster, including a full-team autograph session as well as speeches from coaches and management.
“We’re very excited to announce that we will once again be hosting the Season Ticket Member BBQ here at the PMC,” said Tyler Hall, Petes Coordinator of Season Ticket Sales and Service. “The BBQ is always a great opening to the year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming back our Season Ticket Members as we get ready to open the 2025-26 season on the 18th.”
Only Season Ticket Members (including corporate partners and suite holders) are invited to attend the exclusive event along with their families.
Attendees are asked to enter the BBQ through the main entrance of the PMC (north side).
A minimal number of season tickets are still available for the 2025-26 season. Interested fans can contact Hall by email or at (705) 743-3681 ext. 209.
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Francophone Communities Receive a Three Million Dollars Investment From Ontario Government
/The Ontario Government is investing three million dollars to protect the province’s Francophone community by creating jobs and driving economic growth through the 2025-26 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP).
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The funding is to aid 71 organizations and businesses around the province to strengthen the cultural and economic impact of Franco-Ontarians by expanding service offerings, improving employee training, increasing community outreach and expanding hiring, according to Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.
“I am incredibly proud to see our government investing in the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community right here in Peterborough,” he said. “This funding for Junior Achievement of Northern & Eastern Ontario is an excellent example of our commitment to supporting organizations that are making a tangible difference. By empowering our youth with access to French-language education on entrepreneurship and careers, we are not just investing in their future, but in the economic and cultural strength of our entire community.”
The government's Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) is providing $44,560 to Junior Achievement of Northern & Eastern Ontario.
This funding will support a project aimed at promoting and strengthening Ontario's Francophone community. The project will involve:
Recruiting and training bilingual volunteers and facilitators
Hosting French-language sessions for students at French and bilingual schools
The goal is to provide Francophone youth with better access to education on career exploration and entrepreneurship, enhance the organization's capacity to serve this community, and strengthen its partnerships with school boards, according to John McNutt, JA-NEO president and CEO.
“At Junior Achievement (JA), we believe the most powerful gift we can offer young people is the ability to distinguish between a want and a need. Through our programs in Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Work Readiness, young people don’t just learn about money or careers; they learn to make informed choices that will shape their futures,” he said. “Thanks to this support, and in partnership with our friends at JA Québec, we are bringing these opportunities to even more Francophone youth in border communities. This funding goes beyond building skills: it fosters friendships, deepen understanding, and creates lasting connections between Ontario and Québec. Together, we are empowering students to strengthen their communities and believe in a future where opportunity knows no boundaries.” John McNutt added.
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Trent Valley Archives Hosting Open House and Book Launch On Saturday
/Trent Valley Archives is opening its doors to the public to celebrate the launch of its newest book and explore materials related to the dispersal of families who came with the 1825 Peter Robinson emigration this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Trent Valley Archives.
Around 11:30 a.m., Dr. Elwood Jones, author, historian and archivist and John McQuarrie, photographer, will speak about their new book, ‘Peterborough, Spirit of Place.’ It profiles some of the history of Peterborough, including articles about the 1825 Robinson emigration and how the town evolved from that point.
Jones will also present materials related to what happened to the next generation of those who immigrated from Ireland in the early 1800s. Where they went and what they were able to accomplish is a matter of great interest as Peterborough County and areas beyond began to develop into the vibrant places they have become.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Stabbing Suspect Who Wounded Victim In the Abdomen
/Peterborough Police Service officers are investigating a stabbing incident that led to a man being taken to multiple hospitals on Saturday night.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
