Municipal Job Fair To Take Place This Thursday at Healthy Planet Arena

A municipal job fair highlighting employment opportunities for job seekers in the City and County of Peterborough will be held on Jan. 22 at the Healthy Planet Arena.

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Anyone interested in learning about employment opportunities in the area is invited to drop in throughout the day to discuss jobs at several municipalities, including the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Selwyn Township, Township of Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes and Municipality of Trent Lakes.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd.)

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check the website of each municipality for current job postings and to learn more about the application process.  

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Break and Enter Investigation Underway After $30,000 In Phones Stolen

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a break and enter into a local business after 30-40 phones were reported stolen.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday, damage to a storefront window at a business on George Street near Brock Street was reported to police. It was learned that 30-40 phones had been taken at a value of approximately $30,000.

Officers located and seized several items believed to be used to break the window and glass cases. It’s estimated the damage to the glass was about $2,700.

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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Three Peterborough Men Arrested and Charged In Connection With Break and Enter At Local Business

A collaborative effort between several Peterborough Police Service Units has resulted in three Peterborough men facing charges this week in connection with a break and enter at a local business.

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An outdoor storage shed on a property in the Charlotte Street and George Street area had been broken into Sunday, and five bicycles were stolen.  The bicycles, worth over $7,000, have been recovered.

Through investigation, three suspects were identified and on Thursday, all were located arrested and charged.

At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, a 40-year-old Peterborough man wanted in connection with the break and enter was spotted in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area by two officers on uniform patrol and taken into custody.

He was charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

• Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court Thursday.

At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, officers with the Street Crime Unit spotted a man wanted in connection with two break and enters at the business. The incident Sunday, and a previous incident on Saturday, in which 20 pairs of snowshoes were taken.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, in Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, an officer with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit spotted the third suspect wanted in connection with the break and enter on Sunday.

As a result, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

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New Digital Wayfinding Tool To Help Hospital Goers Navigate Peterborough Regional Health Centre

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) has announced Thursday that the MazeMap wayfinding system is now live; a digital tool to aid in hospital navigation.

photo courtesy of The Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

This GPS-enabled tool supports wayfinding within the hospital, starting with a new touchscreen kiosk inside the Main Entrance, or one of four additional touchscreens in locations throughout the hospital building.

Find your way using MazeMap:

1. Tap the touchscreen to get started

2. Search for or add the location you are looking for

3. A map and the best route for you to take will pop up

4. (Optional) Scan the code on the screen to add the directions to your phone

Using a personal device to access directions is completely optional, and is not required to use the MazeMap system. If you do choose this option, you are encouraged to connect to the “PRHC Guest” Wi-Fi network. This will allow the MazeMap system to determine which floor you are on to best guide you to your destination.

Patients and visitors who are using personal devices are also encouraged to download the MazeMap app and search for Peterborough Regional Health Centre to support improved navigation through the hospital.

“Peterborough Regional Health Centre is a 715,000-square-foot regional referral hospital, and we’ve heard your feedback about how challenging it can be to navigate our hallways, whether you’re coming for an appointment, as a support person or to visit a loved one,” says Evan Lyons, VP, Digital Services, Strategy & Planning and Chief Information Officer. “Our goal with the digital MazeMap system is to help make your time at the hospital just a bit easier by providing more and better information, right at your fingertips.”

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City of Peterborough Declares Significant Weather Event With More Snow Expected

The City of Peterborough declares a Significant Weather Event Thursday as the community sees significant snow accumulation due to the winter storm.

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Environment Canada issued a Yellow Warning for Peterborough with up to 30 centimetres of snow on Jan. 15. More snow is in the forecast over the next several days. 

This declaration comes after the City lifted its Boxing Day Significant Weather Event declaration just yesterday.

Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to adjust driving based on the conditions. Visibility may be reduced, and travellers are advised to go slow, watch for taillights ahead and be prepared to stop. 

Road users and pedestrians are asked to leave crews the space they need to safely and effectively clean city streets, sidewalks and trails. When snow-clearing operations are taking place, no parking or stopping of a vehicle is permitted on any City street. During snowstorms, free overnight parking is available in municipal parking garages and surface lots. Drivers can use the parking garage entrance ticket for a free ride home on Peterborough Transit.  

The City of Peterborough says that work will continue until the community’s 1,028 kilometres of roads, 412 kilometres of sidewalks, 44 kilometres of trails, 29 Municipal Parking lots and 650 bus stops are cleared.  

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Community Comes Together For Your Creations Bridal Show In Support Of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

The Your Creations Bridal Show event brought together couples, families and wedding professionals to support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton at The Venue on Sunday.

Tiffany Daskewich from The Venue and Tina Thornton from YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. photo courtesy of the venue.

Admission proceeds from the show were donated directly to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, supporting the organization’s programs and services. The event raised $150, along with boxes of nonperishable food items.

“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support both the show and the YWCA,” said The Venue owners Kevin and April Sendel. “As a local family business, giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. Seeing our guests and vendors come together for such an important cause means a great deal to us.”

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Impaired Peterborough Driver Facing Further Charges After Striking A Drive-Thru Sign At Brookdale Plaza

A 25-year-old Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in December of 2025 is now facing more charges in connection with the incident.

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Through further investigation, it was determined that before the man was apprehended he had struck a drive-thru sign at a business at Brookdale Plaza several times before knocking it down and fleeing the area.

On Sunday, officers further charged the 25-year-old Peterborough man with:

• Mischief over $5,000

• Fail to Remain

In December, the man was initially charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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

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50-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired Driving

A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge after officers conducted a traffic stop in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.

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At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the Peterborough Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen that a man had driven away from a business and was possibly impaired.

Officers on general patrol in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street spotted a vehicle matching the description given to police and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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 Feb. 17.

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Team West Defeats Team East 4-3 At 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game

Adam Novotný named player of the game at the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game; as Team East hosted Team West at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Wednesday.

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The sold-out game featured some of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft who are currently playing in the OHL.

Team West won a hard fought game by a score of 4-3.

Team East featured a trio of Peterborough Petes players including Leon Kolarik, Adam Levac and Adam Novotný. Novotný led the way for Team East, scoring twice and being named Team East Player of the Game. Adam Levac also had a point in the game, picking up the primary assist on Novotný’s first goal.

The first period saw a West goal from Egor Barabanov and an East goal from Ryder Cali.

Continuing the tied score through the second, Novotný scored his first goal for the East team while Nikita Klepov scored for the West.

Team West ultimately took the win in the third period with two goals from Rylan Singh and Layne Gallacher, while Novotný’s efforts showed a second goal from the forward for team East.

The Petes are back in action on Jan. 16 when they travel to Brantford to take on the Brantford Bulldogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the TD Civic Centre.

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City of Peterborough Invites Residents To Share Their Opinions On the Jackson Park Management Plan

The City of Peterborough is inviting residents to provide feedback on the development of a Park Management Plan for Jackson Park by attending a community design charrette and completing a survey. 

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The community design charrette will be held on Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. The project consultant team will introduce the purpose of the Park Management Plan and City staff will be present to answer questions. Attendees will be able to provide comments and share feedback on a set of focus questions to help shape the development of the Plan. 

“This charrette is a chance for residents to share their ideas and help shape the future of a park that is valued by the whole community,” said Councillors Kevin Duguay and Joy Lachica, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management Co-chairs, in a joint statement. “We want Jackson Park to remain a safe, welcoming, and ecologically healthy space for everyone. A grounded and action-oriented plan, developed with community input, will help lead the park’s long-term protection, maintenance and stewardship.” 

The comprehensive Park Management Plan will guide how Jackson Park is cared for over the next 10 to 20 years. The plan will protect the park’s integrity while accommodating future needs. It will include priorities, policy guidance, design standards and a monitoring framework to support sustained stewardship, while considering long-term planning factors identified in City studies, such as the Transportation Master Plan. 

An Indigenous engagement process will be conducted with Williams Treaties First Nations and the urban Indigenous community. A Working Group made up of City staff, Otonabee Conservation and local civic and community groups will provide strategic guidance at key times throughout the project.  

“Jackson Park is a vital cultural and ecological asset in Peterborough and a cherished urban green space,” said the City of Peterborough in a press release. “Located on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations and covered under the Williams Treaties, the park plays an important role in supporting environmental health and community well-being.”

The City encourages residents to attend the community design charrette and share ideas for the park’s future. Community members can also provide input through the online survey and interactive project map on Connect Peterborough. The survey closes Feb. 20. Hard copies are available at Service Peterborough in City Hall, 500 George St. N. 

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