Peterborough Woman With Suspended License Arrested For Drug Trafficking and Driving Under Suspension

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A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:30 a.m., an officer on general patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rubidge Street and Charlotte Street. The officer learned she was a suspended driver and took her into custody.

During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers located and seized:

  • 7.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine

  • 166.8 grams of cocaine

  • 85.2 grams of green fentanyl

  • Approximately $8,500 in Canadian currency

She was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine x2

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) Fentanyl

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

  • Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.0000000000

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Second Annual Mayoral Golf Tournament Raises $6,507 For Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation

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The second annual Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament, held at Kawartha Golf Club, raised $6,507 for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation.

(From left to right) Nigel Lister, Regional Manager, Market Development of Cambium Inc; Lesley Heighway, PRHC Foundation president; David Feeley, senior manager at Cogeco and Mayor Jeff Leal. Last year’s event raised $9,710 for Community Living Trent Highlands and Kawartha Food Share. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The event took place on Sept. 8 at Kawartha Golf Club and was originally announced on Aug. 7 by Mayor Jeff Leal at PRHC.

“I want to sincerely thank all the participants and sponsors who so generously supported the PRHC Foundation’s Campaign for PRHC, helping our regional hospital continue to deliver high-quality health care right here in our community,” said Leal. “Special thanks to Nigel Lister for organizing the tournament, and to the PRHC Foundation staff for their support.”

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The tournament drew roughly 100 golfers to support the cause. In August, the PRHC Foundation announced that it had extended its fundraising goal of $60 million to $70 million.

“We’re grateful to Mayor Leal and the organizers, participants and sponsors of the Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for supporting the $70 million campaign to reimagine health and care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre,” Lesley Heighway, PRHC Foundation president. “Your generosity will help fund state-of-the-art technology that drives innovation and empowers lifesaving care for our family, friends and neighbours. Not only that, but community-organized events help us spread the word about the importance and impact of donations, inspiring others to get involved.”

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U14 AAA Jr. Petes Work With YES Shelter to Sponsor Families in Need For the Holidays

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The U14 AAA Jr. Petes team filled their carts for those in need this holiday season, working with the YES Shelter to sponsor two local families.

The U14 Petes are playing the Heron Perth Great Lakes Cup in Stratford from Jan. 16 to 18 in their next major event. Photo courtesy of Chad Birkhof.

The Petes chose to put gifts under the tree for others this year instead of their traditional secret Santa gift exchange.

Through the YES Shelter, the team was given two local families to buy for. The boys shopped for winter gear, toys and festive pyjamas.

“It’s the one time of the year for us to really help out where it's meaningful to someone’s family,” said Chad Birkhof, U14 Petes head coach.

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Three Suspects Wanted From Dec. 6 Homicide At TVM Towers

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Three suspects are wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred at TVM Towers (Brock Towers) on Dec. 6.

Photos courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 6 a.m., officers were called to TVM Towers where a man with severe head injuries was located in an apartment. Despite life-saving efforts, the 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Through investigation, Peterborough Police Service has identified three suspects and warrants for their arrest have been issued.

Wanted for second-degree murder:

28-year-old Peter Pople of Peterborough

Peter Pople. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

44-year-old Michael Waterman of Peterborough

Michael Waterman. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Wanted for manslaughter: 

29-year-old Kaya Coughlin of Peterborough

Kaya Coughlin. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Thirty-two-year-old Dominick Rivers of Peterborough has been arrested in connection with the homicide.

He was arrested and charged with:

  • Accessory After the Fact to Murder

  • Fail to Comply with Probation

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code x6

Rivers appeared in court on Wednesday and was remanded into custody.

Officers continue to search for the wanted people.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Havelock Man With a Knife Arrested After Attempting to Enter Ambulance While Patient Was Being Treated

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A 32-year-old Havelock man is facing weapons charges after attempting to enter an ambulance with a knife while a patient was being treated on Saturday evening. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 7:15 p.m., officers were called to the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street about a disturbance. Officers learned that a man had attempted to get into an ambulance while paramedics were treating a patient. 

No one was injured. The man then fled to a courtyard and started throwing rocks.  Police located him and took him into custody.  During a search after arrest, officers seized a spring-assisted knife with a five-inch blade.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused is currently bound by a weapons prohibition to not possess any prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon, prohibited device or ammunition for life.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20.

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Mapleridge Recreation Centre’s Holiday House Tour Outperforms Expectations and Raises $15,000

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The Mapleridge Recreation Centre’s inaugural Holiday House Tour was a big hit with the community, selling out 250 tickets ahead of its Nov. 15 event and raising $15,000.

Photo Courtesy of Mapleridge Recreation centre.

Local designers in Peterborough’s west end embellished their homes with festive decor. It was the combined efforts of volunteers, homeowners, businesses, interior designers and corporate sponsors that contributed to the event’s turnout according to Pat Hooper, Mapleridge Recreation Centre’s Community Chair.

“My sincere thanks to the many people and businesses who supported us in making this such a successful event,” Hooper said.

In addition to fundraising efforts such as the House Tour, Mapleridge is funded by donations, as well as municipal and provincial grants.

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Petes' Mascot Roger Gets Birthday Win As Peterborough Topple Brantford Bulldogs

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Petes’ mascot Roger got a birthday wish fulfilled in supporting Autism Ontario and a Peterborough win over the OHL’s top team, the Brantford Bulldogs, in a 5-3 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 17-13-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

After letting in an early goal, Peterborough got on the score sheet as Gerry DiCunzolo stick checked a Bulldog for an odd-man rush. He opted to shoot and scored to make it 1-1.

In the second period, the Petes scored again as Carson Cameron joined the rush on the power play and was the recipient of a centring pass and one-timed it home for a 2-1 lead. Peterborough had the man-advantage again, and it was Braydon McCallum who showed off his hand-eye coordination. He batted the puck out the air from a deflected Brennan Faulkner shot and scored to make it 3-1.

The Bulldogs refused to go down without a fight as just under four minutes into the final frame, Caleb Malhotra scored to bring the Bulldogs to within one. Cooper Dennis tied it up for the Brantford exactly three minutes later and it was a brand new hockey game.

Adam Levac did not want to let the Bulldogs leave with a win on his watch. He carried the puck into the offensive zone alone and wristed it past a defender and the goaltender to reclaim the lead, 4-3. Falkner added in an empty-net goal and Peterborough stood victorious over the league’s top team in a 5-3 win.

The Petes are getting festive for their next game this Thursday. They host the Niagara IceDogs for their annual Christmas game with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Peterborough Transit Hit Top Ridership Rankings In Canada

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The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has recognized Peterborough Transit as the top transit system by ridership for populations under 100,000. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

CUTA’s Canadian Transit Wrapped 2025 year in review, released last Tuesday, celebrates notable milestones, achievements and stories from across Canada’s transit sector. The review highlights transit systems that excel in overall ridership, per-capita use, year-over-year growth, and strong performance.  

This year, Peterborough Transit earned top recognition for ridership among cities with populations under 100,000, recording over 3.7 million rides. 

“Being recognized by CUTA is a meaningful acknowledgment of the dedication of our entire transit team,” said Municipal Operations co-chairs Keith Riel and Don Vassiliadis in a joint statement. “Our drivers, maintenance staff, planners and support teams work hard every day to provide reliable service, and we’re grateful to our riders and the community for their continued support. This recognition highlights the important role public transit plays in our community.” 

“We’re proud to be named number one in transit ridership among Canadian cities under 100,000! Thank you to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, our dedicated drivers and support staff and most importantly, every rider for making this possible,” said Barry Wakeford, Director, Transit Services. 

CUTA connects transit professionals, facilitates knowledge exchange, and provides industry data and research to support the planning, operation, and improvement of transit systems across the country. The association also advocates for the transit sector, promotes best practices, and recognizes the achievements of member agencies through initiatives like awards and year-end highlights.

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PTBOSpotlight: Peterborough Used Tires

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Welcome to PTBOSpotlight! Every Friday, this segment showcases a business or organization in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the people behind the organization and the work they do for our community.

This week, we are featuring Peterborough Used Tires.

Established in 2003, Peterborough Used Tires had exclusively sold and serviced quality used tires. In 2005, at the customers' request, the business began carrying and selling new tires. 

“We do everything tires. We sell used and new tires and rims of all brands and sizes for automotive needs. We also repair, balance and install tires and new this year we provide seasonal storage,” said Chris of Peterborough Used Tires. “We carry the Kawartha's largest inventory of quality used tires with a Lifetime Warranty included as long as you own your car. We also partner with the leading distributors in Ontario to provide all brands and models of new tires which can be ordered for same or next day delivery.

In 2012, Peterborough relocated to a 10,000 sq/ft. facility at 810 Rye St.

“We returned to what we do best: providing the best and biggest variety of tires to customers and repairing tires, we no longer do general auto repairs and have put all of our focus on tires,” said Chris. “We also added custom wheels and accessories to our lineup. Fast forward to now, we’ve come a long way in the 20 years we’ve served Peterborough and the surrounding area, and we only have our customers to thank.”

In 2025, Peterborough Used Tires was acquired with several enhancements made.

“We created a new brand logo and gave the entire store a facelift. We have upgraded all of our technology, inventory databases, scheduling and pricing tools,” said Chris. “We also expanded our services to include seasonal storage of tires as well as a Lifetime Road Hazard Warranty included with every purchase.”

“It has been a very busy and productive year,” concluded Chris. “We can’t thank our loyal customers enough for continuing to support our growth.

To learn more about Peterborough Used Tires, find it online:


Website: www.peterboroughusedtires.ca
Instagram: @ptbo.usedtires

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Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink Opening This Saturday

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The ice skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square is opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Ice skating at Quaker Foods City Square is free and open to everyone.  

Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.  

More information on skating at Quaker Foods City Square, including skating rules, is available at peterborough.ca/skate.  

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