Peterborough Petes On Losing Side of High-Scoring Third Period Against North Bay

The goals came on both sides but the Peterborough Petes wound up on the losing end in a 5-4 game on annual Indigenous Heritage Night to the North Bay Battalion at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 31-21-1-2 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes struck first as Kieran Walton, on a turnaround bid, shot the puck at a sharp angle, and it found its way in the back of the net for a 1-0 lead. It stood as the period’s only goal and Peterborough led 1-0.

The second frame was all North Bay as Nick Wellenreiter scored 5:07 into the period and Ryder Carey tacked on a score at 12:35. North Bay had their first lead of the night and it was 2-1 for the visitors heading into the third.

The floodgates opened up as Lirim Amidovski extended the Battalion's lead in just 19 seconds. Peterborough answered less than eight minutes later as Yanis Lutz found the scoresheet, creeping up to the high slot from the point to rip it home for a 3-2 game.

Peterborough tied things up as Grayden Strohack went end-to-end and gave a soft lob at the next. It somehow found its way through the five-hole and the score was 3-3. North Bay responded less than two minutes later and added another late tally to lead 5-3 with 2:21 left in regulation. Adam Novotný brought the Petes within one as he showed off his deking ability, setting up a 5-4 game. Peterborough pulled the goalie for the extra attacker but could not tie the game and the visiting Battalion held on for the 5-4 win.

@ptbo_canada The goals came on both sides but the @Peterborough Petes wound up on the losing end in a 5-4 game on annual Indigenous Heritage Night to the North Bay Battalion. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes play their second game in back-to-back days as they are on the road against the Brampton Steelheads on Friday night.

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35-Year-Old Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault With a Weapon After An Incident Thursday

A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after an incident involving a bat Thursday afternoon.

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At approximately 4 p.m. on Feb. 19, officers were called to an apartment building on Romaine Street between Aylmer Street and Park Street about a man with a bat causing a disturbance in a hallway and stairwell. Upon arrival, officers learned that when several tenants spotted the man in the hallway, he charged at them and struck an apartment door as they retreated to safety.  Officers further learned that the man had returned to his apartment and was refusing to come out.

No one was injured and officers were able to evacuate several adjoining apartments and secure the building.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers, with a warrant in hand, went to enter the apartment when the suspect exited. He was taken into custody.

As a result, a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant for assault and utter threats cause bodily harm and further charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Mischief Under $5,000 x2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Feb. 20.

The road was closed for several hours for the investigation.

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The City Invites Businesses to Explore Leasing Opportunities At Miskin Law Community Complex

The City of Peterborough invites businesses and organizations to explore a commercial lease opportunity at the Miskin Law Community Complex.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough

According to the City, the lease will enhance and expand services for visitors who use the facility. The space is 104 square meters, unfinished, with floor-to-ceiling windows and is located on the second floor in the northwest corner of the building. It is accessible off the walking track above the Russelle Toyota Pad.  

An interested leaseholder will be expected to commit to a facility naming right within the building to further support the business's marketing and awareness. Naming rights for the walking track and multi-purpose rooms are available to a potential leaseholder.  

Interested parties are invited to submit a written notice of interest to Scott Elliott, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, by email at selliott@peterborough.ca. 

The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

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Half-Load Restrictions Take Effect March 1 For Most City Streets

Commercial vehicles are restricted to half-loads on designated streets within the City of Peterborough from March 1 to April 30.

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The restrictions help protect roadways during the spring thaw, when pavement structures experience reduced load-bearing capacity due to freeze–thaw conditions.

Half-load restrictions are in effect on the following streets: 

• Airport Road from Sir Sanford Fleming Drive to the south city limits 

• Armour Road from Nassau Mills Road to Paddock Wood 

• Ashburnham Drive from McFarlane Street to Maria Street 

• Ashburnham Drive from Neal Drive to the south city limits 

• Bensfort Road from River Road South to the south city limits 

• Brealey Drive from Parkhill Road West to Sherbrooke Street 

• Carnegie Avenue 

• Crawford Drive from Sir Sanford Fleming Drive to 0.6 km east of The Parkway 

• Cumberland Avenue from Ungava Avenue to Carnegie Avenue 

• Dobbin Road 

• Guthrie Drive 

• Harper Road 

• Hetherington Drive from Richard Road to Woodland Drive 

• Johnston Drive 

• MacFarlane Avenue - from Trentview Road to Television Road 

• Maniece Avenue from Ashburnham Drive to Television Road 

• McNamara Road from Guthrie Drive to Driscoll Road 

• Nassau Mills Road 

• Old Norwood Road from Ashburnham Drive to Television Road 

• Otonabee Drive 

• Parkhill Road East from Armour Road to Trent Severn Waterway Swing Bridge 

• Pioneer Road 

• River Road South from Lansdowne Street to Bensfort Road 

• Sherbrooke Street from Glenforest Boulevard to the west city limits 

• Simons Avenue 

• Towerhill Road from Chemong Road to Fairbairn Street 

• University Road 

• Wallace Point Road from Bensfort Road to Driscoll Road 

• Whittington Drive 

• Woodland Drive

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Better Homes Peterborough Relaunches With an Updated Pathway to Comfort, Affordability and Efficiency

Better Homes Peterborough has officially relaunched its low-interest home energy loan program at a public event, highlighting improvements intended to lower barriers to participation on Thursday.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

Launched in April 2025 by the City of Peterborough in partnership with EnviroCentre, GreenUP, and Kawartha Credit Union, Better Homes Peterborough offers low-interest, fixed-rate financing to help homeowners complete energy-saving upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, windows and air sealing. The program is available to all homeowners, including landlords, across the city, regardless of income level.

The event featured the story of the program’s first participant to complete a retrofit, Jordan Detmers. Detmers joined the program to finance major energy efficiency upgrades to his 100-year-old rental property in the Avenues.

“The program supported Jordan Detmers to add insulation to the building, improve its airtightness and add a highly efficient heat pump, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent and total energy use by 62 per cent,” said Clara Blakelock, Better Homes Peterborough Energy Coach.

@ptbo_canada Better Homes Peterborough has relaunched its low-interest home energy loan program Feb. 19, highlighting an updated pathway to comfort, affordability and efficiency for participants! 🏡 #ptbocanada ♬ original sound - PTBOCanada

“From a business perspective, this made sense for me, and the environmental perspective is very clear,” said Detmers. “Peterborough has always been a bit of a green city, so the fact that Mayor Leal and his team are taking leadership on this is fantastic.”

Whether residents are looking to reduce their energy bills, improve year-round comfort, or take meaningful climate action at home, Better Homes Peterborough brings together financing, incentives, energy coaching and expert guidance in one place.

“Since its launch last year, this program has helped homeowners to take climate action, save on injury costs and make it easier for finance retrofits further homes,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Whether they're looking to add a heat pump, solar panels, insulation or other measures, homeowners can access loans at a very low interest rates, and pay it back over time through their property tax bill, or through a third-party lender. Better Homes Peterborough has enhanced their program by making it easier to qualify, and by significantly boosting the financial incentives and rebates offered to those who participate.”

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Peterborough Kinsmen Club Makes Numerous Community Donations

The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough presented a total of $52,500 to several organizations to support the citizens of Peterborough during the annual Founder’s Night Gala on Feb. 18.

photo courtesy of the kinsmen club of peterborough.

The annual event at the Air Force Association 428 Wing honours the founding of Kin Canada in February 1920 by Hal Rogers and celebrates more than a century of volunteer service and community impact.

“Founder’s Night is an opportunity to reflect on our history, celebrate our commitment to service, and recognize the partnerships that make our work possible,” said Bob Hall, keynote speaker, Club Vice President and National Board member. “We are proud to continue the Kin tradition of improving lives and strengthening our communities.”

A highlight of the gala was ten cheque presentations totalling $52,500. In addition, the Club celebrated its broader philanthropic impact. Through the success of Kinsmen Super TV Bingo, Hall Bingo, and the Fathers’ Day Car Show, the Kinsmen will donate $100,000 to support the citizens of Peterborough, while helping raise an additional $750,000 for communities across Central Eastern Ontario.

The Club supports organizations that provide vital services locally and nationally:

• Kin Canada Foundation - $1,000 

• Hal Rogers Endowment Fund - $1,500 

• Cystic Fibrosis Canada - $5,000 

• Brock Mission - $5,000 

• YMCA of Central East Ontario Strong Kids Campaign - $5,000 

• Kawartha Food Share - $5,000 

• Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough - $5,000 

• Hospice Peterborough - $5,000 

• Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation - $10,000 

• Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation - $10,000

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City of Peterborough’s Corporate Accessibility Policy Seeking Public Contributions and Input

The City of Peterborough is inviting residents to provide input into its Corporate Accessibility Policy update.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

According to the City, the Corporate Accessibility Policy will help strengthen and standardize accessible service delivery across all City departments. By providing staff with consistent guidance and improving procedural access to City services, the policy promotes equity, inclusion and customer-focused service. 

The update ensures the City continues to meet current accessibility legislation, adopts modern best practices, and applies accessibility principles consistently across all City programs, services, and operations. 

Residents can review the proposed policy and share their thoughts through the Connect Peterborough page.

The draft policy can be viewed under the ‘documents’ section on the webpage. Comments can be submitted directly through the online portal. 

Any feedback received will be used to inform the final policy and revise language where necessary. All comments will be reviewed by the Program Manager of Accessibility Standards and Integration and the Accessibility Advisory Committee before the policy is presented to City Council for final review. 

The public comment period will remain active until Feb. 27. 

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Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Selects Douro-Dummer Mayor As New Chair At Inaugural Meeting

During the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board's inaugural meeting, Heather Watson, the Township of Douro-Dummer mayor, was acclaimed as Chair for 2026, announced on Feb. 9.

Photo courtesy of Heather Watson.

Watson has served as Vice-Chair for the Board since its first meeting in October 2024. Member John Braybrook was acclaimed as Vice Chair for 2026. He is a Councillor for the Municipality of Trent Lakes and served as Chair for the Board since October 2024.

“I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me to serve as Chair of the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board.” said Chair Watson. “This Board carries significant responsibility in ensuring transparent, accountable, and community‑focused policing across our region. I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Board members and the OPP as we set priorities that reflect the needs and values of the communities we serve.”

Three new Community members, Sarah Frank, Dave Taillefer and Sandra Vaughan, were sworn in after participating in a full recruitment process last year.

Also sworn in representing Curve Lake First Nation was Jeffrey Jacobs. He was re-elected to the CLFN Council as Deputy Chief in 2025 and appointed to the Detachment Board.

Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP; Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County Warden and Sherry Senis, Peterborough County Deputy Warden were also in attendance.

The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is a 15-member board involving seven municipalities, two local First Nations, three community representatives and three provincial appointees by the Peterborough County OPP Detachment.

The next Board meeting is on April 27 at 1 p.m. at the Peterborough County Courthouse.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Impaired Driving After Almost Striking Pedestrian With Vehicle

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1 p.m., a concerned resident called about a vehicle southbound on George Street that was following another vehicle closely and, at one point, almost struck a pedestrian. General patrol officers located the vehicle in the George Street and Hunter Street area and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, they noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test.

The woman 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 on March 31.

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Peterborough Folk Festival Announces Bahamas to Close Out the 37th Annual Festival in August

The Peterborough Folk Festival has announced that Canadian band Bahamas will close out this year’s festival with a full band performance on Aug. 16.

photo courtesy of the peterborough folk festival.

Bahamas is the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Afie Jurvanen. With a career spanning more than a decade, Bahamas has become one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, earning multiple awards and international acclaim.

Bahamas has released seven albums from 2009 to date, receiving Juno Award nominations in several categories. Bahamas won two Juno Awards in 2015 for Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year. His 2025 release My Second Last Album is currently nominated for a Juno as Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Bahamas will bring a full band to close the festival on Sunday, August 16 with well-known songs like All the Time, Lost in the Light and Stronger Than That. Bahamas has played at the festival twice previously, in 2016 and 2022.

“This year’s Sunday night headlining performance by Bahamas promises to be a highlight of the summer, filled with fan favourites and new material, bringing the 2026 festival to a memorable close,” says Ryan Kemp, artistic director with Peterborough Folk Festival.

Submissions from musical artists to perform from Aug. 13 to 16 are open on the PFF website until Feb. 28. Separate forms are available for artists fromPeterborough and the Kawarthas and for those from outside the area.

The festival says they have received hundreds of artist submissions in 2026 so far.

“The longevity of this beloved event can be attributed to the hundreds of volunteers, community members and supporters, funders and granting agencies who help make the festival possible year after year,” said Festival chair Rob Davis. “We are truly grateful for your dedication and commitment.”

For more information on how to donate to the PFF, click the link. Charitable tax receipts for donations of $25 or more are provided automatically.

For information on how your business can sponsor the festival, visit the link or get in contact via email.

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