Registration Opens Tomorrow For Peterborough’s 2026 Dragon Boat Festival
/The Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival celebrates 25 years of racing, with registration for this year’s festival opening Feb. 25.
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Peterborough Man Arrested On Break-and-Enter Charge After Being Inside Residence While Unpermitted
/A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges, including break and enter, after an incident on Monday night.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 8:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the Clonsilla Avenue and Charlotte Street area about an unwanted man. Officers learned that the man was not supposed to be in the residence.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition to not have any contact with the people in the residence and not to attend the residence.
The man is being held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.
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City Invites Restaurants To Participate In Community Green Bin Initiative
/The City of Peterborough invites restaurants and food-generating businesses within the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area to participate in the organic waste diversion program, a community Green Bin initiative.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Launched on Oct. 31, 2023, the City’s Green Bin program, with about 28,000 households, started an organic waste collection service. According to a press release, the service has significantly increased waste diversion from landfill. The organics collection is being extended to the commercial sector to further strengthen Peterborough’s sustainability efforts.
The Phase 2 project starts with approximately 25 voluntary participants, primarily restaurants in the downtown and surrounding areas, with the potential inclusion of other food-generating establishments. This focused approach allows the City to refine collection methods, address logistical considerations and optimize service routes before broader expansion, as stated by the City.
According to the City, by participating, businesses can:
Reduce garbage volumes
Keep food out of the landfill
Cut greenhouse gas emissions
Turn food scraps into compost and valuable resources
Demonstrate environmental leadership
Support Peterborough’s sustainability goals
Businesses interested in participating in the project can complete a form by March 6.
Businesses not selected for the initial rollout of the project will be considered as the program expands.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Community Futures Peterborough, Fastsigns and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale
/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…
Summer Company Program is Open
A sure sign that the seasons are changing is that applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Company Program through Community Futures Peterborough.
Students aged 15 to 29 in Peterborough and the county are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 in grants, plus training and mentorship, to start their own summer business. Funded by the Province of Ontario, it builds hands-on experience for young entrepreneurs returning to school in the fall. Deadline is April 30, so head over to www.communityfuturespeterborough.ca/programs/summercompany to find out more…
New Ownership For Fastsigns
FASTSIGNS, a Peterborough Signage provider is being acquired by a group of franchise specialists, bringing in new investment and leadership to support growth and expand capacity for commercial clients across the region.
The centre has been purchased by a consortium led by industry expert Paul Watson and print-industry veteran Bill Goss, who will also serve as general manager. Operating in Peterborough since 2005, FASTSIGNS delivers bespoke signage and visual communications for local government, construction, retail, and large-scale brand rollouts. You can learn more about FASTSIGNS by going to www.fastsigns.com/Peterborough-ON
Kawartha Local Food Wholesale
Peterborough County is boosting its farm economy by promoting the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program.
This initiative, funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, connects over 800 local farms across 180,000 acres with buyers like restaurants, retailers, food services, tourist spots and golf courses in Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. There is nothing like local Farm to Table meals and you can learn more about them by checking out www.grazeandgatherfood.ca or www.Kawarthachoice.com
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 brenda@pkchamber.ca.
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CUPE Health Care Workers Rally For Change; Protest Health Care Spending Cuts
/CUPE health care workers and community allies protested the government’s health care spending cuts, gathering outside MPP Dave Smith’s office Monday morning.
According to CUPE, Peterborough is projected to lose 115 nurses and PSWs by 2027 to 2028 while the regional hospital could lose 32 staffed beds due to government funding cuts.
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario’s analysis estimates that hospitals across Ontario will see a bed reduction of 2,450 staffed beds if the government does not increase funding.
@ptbo_canada CUPE health care workers and community allies protested the government’s health care spending cuts, gathering outside MPP Dave Smith’s office Monday morning. Visit ptbocanada .com to learn more. #ptbocanada #CUPE ♬ original sound - PTBOCanada
“Nurses are working at unsafe ratios within the hospital,” said registered practical nurse Rachel Fleming. “Ideally, it would be great to have a 1:4 ratio as it gives you enough time to take care of the patient and provide them with the appropriate attention, but instead because they’re cutting jobs they’re making an increased workload for us. Every time you add a patient on top of a 1:4 ratio it increases the chance of death for all patients by 7 per cent.”
MPP Smith has reportedly not addressed CUPE’s concerns.
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre Seeking New Board of Directors Members
/The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking new members for its Board of Directors, announced on Monday morning.
PRHC's board of directors in 2025. Photo courtesy of THE PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE.
The Board is responsible for:
Governing the affairs of PRHC in line with best practices in the sector
Valuing and embracing anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion practices and principles within its governance processes
Commitment to continuously building a truly inclusive and safe organization at every level
Supporting the implementation of the hospital’s Strategic Plan and ensuring that all decisions are made in accordance with the Plan
Reviewing and approving PRHC’s Annual Operating Plan
Providing oversight to quality of care
Fostering regional relationships needed for seamless care
All interests are welcome, in particular from those with a background and experience in Finance (CPA or business equivalent), Research Translation/Innovation, Digital Strategy/Data, Cybersecurity/AI Governance and/or Risk Management and Compliance.
To express interest and request an application form, contact Margaret Clark via email or by mail at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Administration W4660, 1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6.
The deadline to request an application is Mar. 12. Before applying, visit the website for more information.
Postseason-Bound Peterborough Petes Notch Pair of Weekend Wins
/The Peterborough Petes have punched their ticket to the postseason since their 2023 OHL Championship run and recorded two weekend victories over the Brampton Steelheads and Brantford Bulldogs.
The Petes are third in the East Division with a 33-21-1-2 record and have clinched a postseason berth. Photo courtesy of Charles Warburtonand the BRampton Steelheads.
In their final matchup of the season, Peterborough defeated Brampton, 4-1, which included two empty-net goals at the CAA Centre on Friday night.
Kieron Walton led the Petes with a goal and two assists. Adam Novotný scored and had an assist while Brennan Faulkner notched two helpers. Matthew Soto and Aiden Young scored, with James Petrovski and Francis Parish each getting an assist. Easton Rye stopped 34 of 35 for his 31st win of the season.
Peterborough officially clinched a postseason berth after Brampton lost to Owen Sound Attack, 5-0, on Saturday night.
The Petes returned home and won a nail-biter against the first-place Brantford Bulldogs in a 4-3 overtime win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The game was Peterborough’s annual Talk Today Mental Health Awareness game in partnership with CMHA Haliburton, Kawartha, and Pine Ridge.
Faulkner tied the game with 48 seconds remaining and Novotný scored his second of the game and 30th of the season in overtime to give the Petes a 4-3 win.
Petrovski and Walton each had two assists. Matthew Soto recorded his 200th career OHL point, scoring his 17th goal of the season. Faulkner scored his 20th goal with Young getting an assist. Easton Rye stopped 30 of 33 for his league-leading 32nd win.
@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes are playoff bound and notched two weekend wins after victories over the Brampton Steelheards and Branftford Bulldogs. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA
Peterborough Man Arrested After Threatening to Kill a Woman and Attempted to Enter House With a Sword
/A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after making a death threat at a woman and attempting to enter a house with a sword on Sunday evening.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., several 9-1-1 calls were received about a disturbance in the Stewart Street and Wolfe Street area. A man had been threatening to kill a woman, throwing rocks at a window, kicking at a door and trying to enter the home with a sword. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and ordered him to the ground. He was taken into custody.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Utter threats
Mischief under $5,000
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Monday.
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Peterborough Transit's Route 3 Park Gets Updated Schedule Starting Sunday
/Peterborough Transit will update scheduled running times on Route 3 Park to improve service reliability, starting Sunday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Customers may notice minor changes to departure and arrival times. The bus route and the bus stop locations remain the same.
Route 3 Park operates through the residential areas immediately north and west of downtown. Operating between Trent University West Bank and Summit Plaza on Lansdowne Street, the route primarily travels on Royal Drive, Barnardo Avenue, Wolsely Street, Park Street and Chamberlain Street.
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Ontario Government Invests $8,691,562 For Peterborough Critical Water Infrastructure
/The Ontario government has invested up to $8,691,562 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the City of Peterborough, announced at City Hall on Friday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The target area is the water systems at Lansdowne Street West and Park Street. The funding supports the replacement and upgrade of aging watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure.
The City of Peterborough has outlined the project’s goals and benefits as follows:
Strengthen community resilience by helping protect the area during extreme weather events
Improve flood reduction and drainage through upgraded storm sewer infrastructure
Increase watermain and sanitary sewer capacity and to better serveexisting homes and businesses
Support future growth and development with expanded servicing capacity
Enhance public accessability thrrough roadway and intersection improvements
The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS). The amount has increased by $700 million to $875 million.
The total approved project’s cost is $11,906,250:
The Province of Ontario will invest up to $8,691,562, representing approximately 73 per cent of the total project cost
The City of Peterborough will contribute $3,214,688, covering the remaining 27 per cent
