Hospice Peterborough Announces Updated Strategic Plan For 2026 to 2029
/Hospice Peterborough announces an updated strategic plan, outlining goals and priorities for 2026 to 2029.
photo courtesy of hospice peterborough, facebook.
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Peterborough Petes Season Ticket Holders Can Win Big In '100 Days of Giveaways' Promotion
/The Peterborough Petes’ annual 100 Days of Giveaways promotion returns, as Season Ticket Members who put a deposit down on their 2026-27 tickets will be entered into a daily draw from local partners, which starts Tuesday.
The Petes are third in the East Division with a 37-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Ottawa 67’s.
Fans who have already put down a deposit for 2026-27 season tickets will be entered into every draw. Any deposit made after Tuesday will be entered into the draw on the date the deposit is received. Season Ticket Members who qualify for 100 Days of Giveaways can win an unlimited number of times over the duration of the Campaign.
Over $20,000 worth of prizes have been provided by Booster Juice, Riley’s, The Keg, Rawscoe’s Sport Collectibles, Flow Spa, Kawartha TV & Stereo, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Boston Pizza, and more.
Until June 23, a winner will be selected and posted on the Petes X account and Facebook page. They will also be contacted over email by a member of the Petes sales team.
Season Ticket Members have the option to pay in full up front or make a non-refundable deposit as low as $150 per seat to reserve their tickets, then pay the remaining balance by the final payment deadline of July 31. The deadline to renew current season tickets is June 9, after which seats will be released to the general public.
The Petes have their final home game of the season this Thursday against the Barrie Colts. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
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Grade 5 Student Can Take Charge of Peterborough Police Service With 'Chief For a Day' Contest
/The Peterborough Police Service is allowing a Grade 5 student in Peterborough and the Kawarthas to lead them in their ‘Chief For A Day’ program, which returns for 2026, announced on Tuesday.
Izzy Condon from Kaawaate East City Public School was last year’s winner of the ‘Chief for a Day’ contest. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
The contest is an opportunity for Grade 5 students to experience a day as Police Chief for the Peterborough Police Service.
Contest Details:
Who Can Enter: Students in Grade 5 at a school in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan for the 2025/2026 school year
Essay Topic: If you were Chief for a day, what would you do?
Word Limit: 300-500 words
Deadline: March 25, 2026
The week of April 7 to 10, the authors of the top five essays will be asked to attend the Peterborough Police Station and read their winning essays before a panel of judges, including Chief Betts.
Prize:
Serve as Police Chief for a Day on May 19. You will be fitted with a full Peterborough Police Service Uniform and experience a day in the life of our Police Chief, including being sworn in, meeting the officers and different units, as well as presenting your essay to the Peterborough Police Service Board at their regular meeting. Further opportunity to attend the Community Open House at the Police Station on June 6.
How to Enter:
Write your essay: Be creative and thoughtful and be sure to include specific ideas.
Submit your essay: Send your completed essay to chiefofpoliceoffice@peterborough.ca Please include your full name, the name of your school, the city the school is in and the school board the student attends.
Deadline: March 25
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Empowering Women, Celebrating Marketing Milestones and Local Auctioneers
/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…
Welcome to this month's roundup of inspiring local business stories from the Peterborough + Kawarthas region! We are excited to share the latest updates that showcase our community's strength, innovation, and commitment to progress.
Empowering Voices: A Must-Attend Conversation on the Status of Women in Our Community
As we kick off spring, local leaders gather to discuss the realities, achievements, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities for women in our region.
Hosted by the Honourable Maryam Monsef through her organization ONWARD, and presented in partnership with the Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, this community gathering features a panel of diverse local voices. It's an invaluable chance to hear honest insights and actionable ideas that can drive positive change.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (some sources note slight variations to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM—confirm on registration)
Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Peterborough
Tickets: Just $49.95 plus HST
Secure your spot today and join the conversation! Visit the Chamber's events page at pkchamber.ca/events or check the specific listing for "A Conversation About the Status of Women in Our Community".
This event is a perfect example of how our community continues to prioritize equity and inclusion—don't miss it!
Celebrating a Decade of Marketing Excellence: acorn30 Turns 10
In other exciting local news, one of Peterborough's standout marketing agencies is reaching a major milestone. Founded in 2016, acorn30 has evolved into a trusted full-service partner, helping businesses, public-sector organizations, and community leaders build stronger brands, refine strategies, and create lasting foundations for success.
As they mark 10 incredible years, the team is expanding their strategic advisory services to provide even greater clarity and alignment for owners and leaders navigating growth. A heartfelt thank-you goes out from acorn30 to their loyal clients, collaborators, and the broader Peterborough business community for their continued trust and partnership.
Congratulations on a decade of impact—here's to many more years of helping local organizations thrive! Learn more about their services and story at acorn30.com.
Local Auction Leader Honored: Jason McIntosh Named 2026 Member of the Year
Finally, a big congratulations to one of our own in the auction community! Jason McIntosh of JMAC Auctions (located on Matchett Line in Peterborough) was recently awarded the prestigious 2026 Member of the Year by the Auctioneers Association of Ontario at their annual convention banquet.
This well-deserved recognition highlights Jason's dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the industry. It's a proud moment for the entire Peterborough + Kawarthas business scene.
Discover more about their services and upcoming auctions at jmacauctions.com.
Share Your Story – We Want to Hear from You!
The Peterborough business landscape is vibrant and always evolving. If your organization, startup, milestone, or community event deserves some well-earned recognition, we'd love to feature it in the next Business Beat.
Simply send the details to businessbeatptbo@gmail.com, and you could be spotlighted soon next. We will see you next week!
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Ontario Government to End Funding For Seven Drug Injection Sites Including Peterborough
/The Ontario Government is ending provincial funding for the seven active drug injection sites, including Peterborough’s existing Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, announced on Monday.
To date, the province has invested almost $550 million to support 28 HART Hubs across Ontario. File photo.
In late January of last year, the Ontario Government provided $6.2 million for Peterborough’s HART hub.
According to a press release, the defunding is part of the government’s plan to protect families and communities. This latest step responds directly to local concerns over public safety associated with these sites and furthers the government’s plan to fund treatment and lasting recovery from addiction, rather than continued public funding of drug injection sites, according to Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
“Our government is focused on treatment, recovery and safer communities,” she said. “Through our almost $550 million investment to establish HART Hubs across the province, we are ensuring people struggling with addiction can access the care and supports they need to break the tragic cycle of addiction and rebuild their lives while protecting Ontario communities.”
The province is initiating a 90-day wind-down period — 60 days longer than required — to give clients time to transition to support from their local HART Hub. With Peterborough, the other sites include two in Toronto, two in Ottawa, one in Niagara Falls and one in London. During this period, the government stated that it would work directly with municipalities and community partners to ensure a safe, coordinated wind-down of provincial funding for the drug injection sites and a successful transition to the new recovery model.
The defunding follows legislation passed in 2024 that prohibits injection sites from operating within 200 metres of schools and child-care centres.
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The Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents Young Frankenstein
/The Peterborough Theatre Guild has introduced its next production: The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, with opening night on April 17.
photo courtesy of the peterborough theatre guild.
The story follows Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein. When Frederick inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania, he finds himself drawn into the mad science legacy he tried so hard to escape. With the help of a hunchbacked assistant, Igor, and a spirited lab assistant, Inga, Frederick reluctantly follows in his grandfather’s footsteps and soon discovers the thrill of bringing a creature to life.
The musical features numbers like “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend,” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” as Young Frankenstein delivers a night of monstrously good entertainment.
Due to mature themes and content, Young Frankenstein is recommended for audiences 16 years and older.
Show dates include April 17, 18, 19 (matinee), 23, 24, 25, 26 (matinee), 30 and May 1, 2, 3 (matinee). Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and matinees begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St.)
Tickets range from $27 to $42, including fees and can be purchased on their website or by calling the box office.
Northcrest Pharmacy Gets Second Family Physician As Medical Clinic Expands Access to Care
/Dr. Onifade is joining Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic this April as a second family physician to further access to primary care, announced by the City of Peterborough on Monday.
The clinic is open six days a week, with the expansion expected to add additional access to care for over 2,000 new patients who do not have a regular family doctor. Photo courtesy of Northcrest Pharmacy.
He joins Dr. Tifase and is accepting new patients in the City of Peterborough. Pre-registration is now open for residents who do not currently have a family doctor and wish to schedule a meet-and-greet appointment.
“Every new physician who starts a practice in the City of Peterborough means more residents will have access to healthcare,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We are pleased to see clinics expanding their capacity and welcoming doctors who are committed to serving our community.”
Formerly Fadhil’s Pharmasave, Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic has served the Peterborough community for over 16 years. Owners Vijay Sappani and Sam Kanni have been working to expand healthcare services available in the neighbourhood.
“Our goal is to build a community medical hub that makes it easier for patients to access care,” said Sappani. “Reinvesting in the community by bringing in a physician is one step, but helping them settle into the community and succeed in practice is just as important.”
Dr. Tifase began practicing family medicine at the Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic in February last year after relocating from the United Kingdom to Ontario. His arrival marked the first step in the clinic’s expansion, as the clinic plans to recruit additional physicians to meet the growing demand for primary care in the community.
“I appreciated the assistance of the City’s physician recruitment coordinator, Chantal Van Parys, and her dedication in helping support licensing requirements, immigration pathways and connecting me with local resources,” said Dr. Tifase. “Having someone local who understood the healthcare system and the community made a real difference as I transitioned into practice here.”
With two physicians now practicing at the clinic, and open six days a week, the expansion is expected to add additional access to care for over 2000 new patients who do not have a regular family doctor. Patients interested in registering can visit northcrestclinic.com for more information.
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Brennan Faulkner Becomes Overtime Hero As Peterborough Petes Mount Comeback Against North Bay Battalion
/Brennan Faulkner was the hero and gave the Peterborough Petes a critical 4-3 overtime win over the North Bay Battalion at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on Sunday night.
The Petes are third in the East Division with a 37-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Tom Martineau and the North Bay Battalion.
The Petes are two points ahead of the Battalion in the Ontario Hockey League standings and are fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Battalion are fifth, with a probable playoff matchup against Peterborough as the teams vie for home-field advantage.
Peterborough fell behind early with a pair of goals from North Bay, including a score in the final 21 seconds in the first period.
The Petes cut the deficit in half early in the second frame. Adam Novotný scored on his wraparound bid after Battalion goaltender Jack Lisson could not handle the puck that eventually found the back of his net. It was the only goal of the period and Peterborough was down only one going into the third.
It took just under eight minutes for Peterborough to tie things up as Faulkner held the zone and threw the puck back at the net. It ended up on Aiden Young’s stick and he slipped it through the five-hole for a 2-2 game.
@ptbo_canada Brennan Faulkner was the hero and gave the @Peterborough Petes a critical 4-3 overtime win over the North Bay Battalion. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA
The Petes took their first lead of the night after a dump-and-chase attempt. Matthew Soto won the puck battle and centred a pass for Kieron Walton, who one-timed it in the slot and scored, 3-2. North Bay answered quickly as they won a faceoff and Parker Vaughan immediately snapped the puck off the draw and zoomed it by Petes goaltender Easton Rye for a 3-3 tie. The game had to be decided in overtime.
In three-on-three, the Petes set up a pick play which left Faulker with a clear shot in the slot and he sniped it and sent the Petes home with a 4-3 overtime win.
The Petes have their final home game of the season this Thursday against the Barrie Colts. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre
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Westmeath Man Arrested On Impaired Driving Charge
/A 20-year-old Westmeath, Ont. man is facing an impaired charge after an incident on early Saturday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 1:20 am, there were several unwanted people in a residence in the Avery Avenue and Louden Terrace area. Officers learned that the unwanted people had left, but had concerns that they were impaired.
Police located the vehicle matching the description given to police in the Chandler Crescent and Parkhill Road area and conducted a traffic stop. During the conversation with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
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 April 21.
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Nomination Deadline Extended For 2025 Civic Awards
/Nominations continue to be open for the City of Peterborough’s 2025 Civic Awards until March 31.
file photo.
The annual Civic Awards recognize and honour local volunteers and those who have had a positive impact or outstanding achievement in 2025 through sports, arts, culture or volunteer work.
Individuals or groups may be recognized across 12 award categories:
Adult Athlete of the Year
Athletic Award of Merit
Community Betterment
Cultural Betterment
Environmental Stewardship
Holnbeck Award
Junior Athlete of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mayor’s Youth Award
Senior Athlete of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Youth Volunteer of the Year
