Cogeco YourTV Renews Broadcast Contract With Peterborough Lakers In Time For 2026 MSL Season

Cogeco’s YourTV and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers renewed their long-standing broadcast partnership ahead of the 2026 Major Series Lacrosse season to air all of their home games.

Pete Dalliday (left) and Scott Arnold (right) as the play-by-play and colour commentators for the Peterborough Lakers and the Peterborough Petes on yourTV. Photo courtesy of Pete Dalliday.

Every home game will be broadcast live from the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Cogeco channels 10 and 700.

“Our partnership with the Lakers is more than just a broadcast agreement; it’s a shared commitment to the community,” said David Feeley, YourTV manager of programming and community relations. “In 2026, we believe that truly local television is the key to providing a top-quality product to the fans. By keeping the production local, we capture the nuances, the history, and the passion of the Lakers in a way that national networks simply cannot.”

“The relationship between the Lakers and YourTV is a strong one. Having a partner like Cogeco and YourTV allows us to extend the atmosphere of the Memorial Centre to those who can’t be in the stands,” said Len Powers, Lakers Board Member. “Their professional, local-first approach ensures our fans receive the high-calibre coverage this historic franchise deserves.”

Pete Dalliday and Scott Arnold are returning to the broadcast booth as the play-by-play and colour commentators, respectively, for this season.

The 2026 broadcast schedule starts with the Lakers’ home opener on May 21 against the defending-champion Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

This year’s broadcast coverage includes:

• Live Game Coverage: Every regular-season home game

• Extended Playoff Coverage: Exclusive access as the Lakers hunt for championship glory

• Lakers Insider Segments: Behind-the-scenes interviews and player profiles throughout the season

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45-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon After an Incident Friday

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after approaching a security guard with a knife early Friday morning.

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At approximately 2:15 a.m. on April 17, officers were called to a business on Charlotte Street in the area of Aylmer Street. Upon arrival, they learned that a security guard had been asking an unwanted person to leave the building when the man approached the guard with a knife. The guard fled to their vehicle and the man continued to yell and brandish the knife. Officers located a suspect matching the description given to police a short distance away.  The suspect put down a knife and was taken into custody. The security guard was not injured.

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

• Assault with a weapon

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court April 17.

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Temporary Road Closure and Intersection Restrictions at Park and Romaine Streets Due to Sewer Relining Work Starting April 20

A section of Romaine Street between Park Street and Aylmer Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic from April 20 to 24 while sewer relining work is completed.

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Local access for residents in the construction area will be maintained.

The following turning restrictions will also be in place at the intersection of Park and Romaine Streets, daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while sewer lines are by-passed between maintenance holes:

• Northbound on Park Street: no left turn, no right turn

• Southbound on Park Street: no left turn

• Eastbound on Romaine Street: no left turn, no through traffic

• Westbound on Romaine Street: no access

Detours:

• Detour 1 will direct southbound traffic on Park Street to turn east onto Lansdowne Street and then north on Aylmer Street, returning to Romaine Street

• Detour 2 will direct northbound traffic on Park Street to continue north onto Rubidge Street, then turn west on Sherbrooke Street and south on Monaghan Road, returning to Romaine Street

For more information about this service disruption, contact James Mahoney, Senior Engineering Technologist, Water Resource Systems by phone (ext. 1793)

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Mei Mei Chinese Buffet & Takeout Brings All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Back to Peterborough With Grand Opening

Helping to revive all-you-can-eat restaurants in Peterborough, Mei Mei Chinese Buffet & Takeout welcomed hungry customers at their grand opening on Wednesday evening.

Co-owners Morgan Bell (left) and Susan Tung (right) with some of their classic and popular buffet dishes such as Torpedo Shrimp, Egg Rolls, General Tso’s Chicken and more. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Over 30 people were lined up at the restaurant during the grand opening, with several more customers coming after the doors opened. Co-owners Susan Tung and Morgan Bell said they were scared and nervous ahead of the grand opening. They have received a lot of positive feedback, leading to high expectations since their soft opening (takeout only) that began on Feb. 25.

“The positive response of this restaurant has been beyond what I imagined and now opening the buffet feels like we’re opening the floodgates,” said Tung. “At the same time, I feel like our hard work is paying off.”

“I think after our friends and family buffet night, we had to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to keep up with demand,” explained Bell. “This week so far, it has felt like we were preparing for war but I’m really proud of the team we’ve built and I can’t wait to see how we grow from here.”

Bell (pictured) sets up all the buffet trays minutes before doors open at the grand opening. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The restaurant is located at 1080 Lansdowne St. W. in Consumers Plaza, at the former Wimpy’s Diner location, and offers a dinner buffet or takeout, with more options coming later. Several Peterborough Chinese restaurants that offered all-you-can-eat buffets prior to the COVID-19 pandemic did not reintroduce the concept after restrictions were lifted. This was an opportunity that Bell and Tung could not pass up.

“Who doesn’t love a buffet? I think we really just want to open restaurants we want to eat at. I was also really excited to learn and work with Mei (Tung’s mother),” said Bell. “She’s the Chinese Food Queen and I’m very honoured to learn from her.”

“I’ve skimmed Reddit enough to know what the people want and the Google search analytics,” said Tung. “Morgan and I joke about our mantra, which is give the people what they want and a Chinese buffet it is.”

This was not Tung’s first rodeo running a Chinese restaurant as her family previously owned the Golden Wheel Restaurant in the Springville area for several years. It was sold after Tung’s parents had retired.

“This is classic comfort Chinese/Canadian food that my parents sold at the Golden Wheel,” said Tung. We’ve slimmed down the menu because it’s unrealistic for us to sustainably have such a large menu but we stuck to the greatest hits.”

The restaurant is named after Tung’s mother in honour of the work and dedication she put into the Golden Wheel and her other restaurants.

“My mom was the anchor/boss lady at the Golden Wheel and when I was coming up with names for the restaurant, there wasn’t even a debate or question about what the name was going to be,” she explained. “My mom’s presence in my existing businesses is so felt. My team has so much respect for her and they learn from her even when she just pops in. It’s only fitting to carry on her legacy in my own way.”

Tung has founded and owned several food-industry businesses in Peterborough, including Hanoi House, Electric City Catering and Naka Japanese (sold to Emily Tan on Nov. 1, 2024). Bell had served as general manager for those businesses but this time joins Tung as a co-owner of Mei Mei.

“Over time, Susan and I realized we’re two halves of the same brain when it comes to building ideas,” explained Bell. “I’ve always put everything into the projects we’ve done together but this one felt different. We built it side by side, from the ideas to the problems, it didn’t feel like I was just supporting anymore. It felt right to step in as a partner.”

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The following are the restaurant’s business hours:

• Monday: Closed

• Tuesday: Closed

• Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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City of Peterborough Opens Sandbag Filling Stations Amid Rising Water Levels

The City of Peterborough has opened its sandbag filling stations to support residents in affected areas as water levels rise along the Trent-Severn Waterway. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The stations will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at Graham Avenue and Lillian Street and at Riverside Drive and Steele Avenue. Sand and bags will be provided. 

Water levels are rising along the Trent-Severn Waterway due to ongoing wet weather and snowmelt from the watershed's northern regions. As a result, water levels are increasing along the Otonabee River and localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas of the City. 

Public Works crews will be on site to assist residents with filling sandbags. Residents are responsible for placing sandbags on their own properties. The City recommends placing sandbags around basement window wells and doors. 

Shorelines and riverbeds should be considered unstable due to high and fast-moving water. Residents should use extreme caution near shorelines. Children should be closely supervised and pets should be leashed at all times. 

With high water levels on the region's waterways and recent rainfall, the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is processing extremely high volumes of water. To help reduce demand on the sewage treatment system and support capacity at the facility, residents are strongly urged to conserve water over the next several days. 

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Volunteer Peterborough's Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair Returns May 6

In celebration of National Volunteer Month, Volunteer Peterborough’s ‘Meet Your Match’ Volunteer Fair is returning to Peterborough Square on May 6.

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The fair aims to recruit new talent to boost hundreds of non-profits in the region and to create a matchmaking service for organizations to find prospective volunteers who suit each other’s needs, interests and more, according to a press release.

Local non-profits will be set up with booths to showcase their volunteer opportunities and connect with people interested in giving back to the community.

High school students who need to complete their required 40 hours of community service can earn them through any volunteer organization they register with.

Volunteer Peterborough says booth spaces for the event are still available to non-profit organizations for just $150 per day.

All ages are invited to attend the event from noon to 5 p.m.

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United Way Peterborough & District Marks the End of 2025 Fundraising Campaign After Raising Over 1.5 Million Dollars

United Way Peterborough & District has wrapped up another successful community fundraising campaign, marking the $1,560,075 achievement at its annual Campaign Celebration April 9.

The county of peterborough was awarded the “Making it Rain” award for delivering an increase in employee event donations. photo courtesy of the united way peterborough & District.

The organization brought together local partner agencies, workplaces and community members to unveil its 2025 fundraising total and recognize the collective effort behind a successful campaign. Held at the McDonnell Street Activity Centre, the evening offered an opportunity for peers and colleagues to reflect on their shared impact, celebrate achievements and honour outstanding contributions through awards.

Award recipients included the County of Peterborough, Trent Valley Learning Association, Tiffany Arcari, the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas, the City of Peterborough, the New Canadians Centre, Jeannine Taylor, the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board, Trent University and Laken MacFarlane.

“As I look back on my time with United Way, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude for the people who continue to show up each year for their community,” CEO Jim Russell shared. “It’s not our organization alone that makes this work possible, it’s a shared responsibility, brought to life by our dedicated partners and workplaces from across the region. This year especially was a true show of community spirit, with so many new partnerships forming and more people stepping forward to get involved whether it was events like Backpacks for Success, Period Promise, or the ever-popular Peterborough Performs championed by our incredible Campaign Chair Paul Rellinger.”

In coming months, United Way will usher in their 85th campaign year, continuing to build on community partnerships while welcoming new opportunities to create lasting change. Upcoming initiatives, including Day of Caring and Backpacks for Success, will return later this summer to support local needs. 

The team celebrates this year’s fundraising total of $1,560,075, representing a 3 per cent increase over last years campaign.

“As Campaign Chair I’ve had the honour of being a part of the United Way team, and let me tell you, fundraising is no easy task,” said Rellinger. “It really is nonstop all year long, trying to meet goal to ensure our Peterborough community is receiving the much-needed support that it deserves. Although, I am chair for only a year, I am a supporter of United Way Peterborough always.”

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Peterborough Police Seeking Driver Involved In Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident Leaving A Man Deceased

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are investigating after a fatal hit-and-run, leaving one man dead, early Thursday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 1:15 am, officers were called to Monaghan Road just north of Albert Street. They learned a driver had stopped after noticing something on the road, as they were calling 9-1-1 to report that someone had been hit, another vehicle struck the man. The second vehicle stopped briefly but left before police arrived. The 42-year-old victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre, where he was pronounced deceased.

Peterborough Police officers will be in the area, canvassing for video footage and would like to speak to the drivers of both vehicles involved. The second vehicle to have struck the man was described to police as a lifted pick-up truck with blue underglow LED lighting.

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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Peterborough Transit Service Changes Occurring April 26

Peterborough Transit will implement seasonal and service changes to some routes beginning April 26. 

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Late-night service 

Late-night service on Route 5 Parkway and Route 6 Sherbrooke will be suspended on weekdays, weekends and holidays from Sunday, April 26 to Sunday, September 6, 2026. 

Route 5 Parkway 

Northbound Route 5 service will end at 11:35 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and at 7:40 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.  

Route 6 Sherbrooke 

Eastbound Route 6 service will end at 11:50 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and at 7:55 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.  

Westbound Route 6 service will end at 11:50 p.m. with two additional half-trips ending at the Terminal at 12:12 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and at 7:55 p.m. on Sunday and holidays, with two additional half-trips ending at the Terminal at 8:17 p.m.

Route 7 Lansdowne 

Route 7 Lansdowne will transition to its spring/summer routing as Route 7A, travelling via Hunter Street, the Lift Lock Tunnel and Ashburnham Drive between Rogers Street and Maria Street from Sunday, April 26, through Saturday, October 31, 2026.  

Bus stops returning to service:   

• Hunter Street at Lift Locks  

• Ashburnham Drive at Lift Locks  

• Ashburnham Drive at Maniece Avenue  

The following stops will not be served during this period:   

• Southbound Rogers Street at Sophia Street  

• Eastbound Maria Street at Armour Road

The northbound stop on Rogers Street at Sophia Street will continue to be served by Route 4.   

Route 11/11A Water 

Route 11 and Route 11A Water service to Trent University will be suspended from Monday, April 27 until the start of service on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.   

Selwyn “The Link” service changes 

Beginning Sunday, April 26, 2026, changes will be made to The Link service in Selwyn Township. 

• Route 32 Ennismore will no longer operate.  

• New Route 33 Bridgenorth will replace Route 32 and will travel to the Bridgenorth Library via the Lakefield loop.  

• Updated timetables will take effect for Route 31 Curve Lake and Route 33 Bridgenorth.  

• Both routes that leave Trent University will  travel via Nassau Mills Road, Water Street, Carnegie Avenue and Woodland Drive.  

• New stops will be added on Carnegie Avenue at Terraview Heights and, for Route 33, on Eighth Line at Centre Line.

Detours 

Peterborough Transit will adjust routes for construction detours as needed. The following detour is currently in place while construction work is underway: 

• Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill: During the Trent East Bank construction period, Routes 7 and 9 will detour by turning right onto Pioneer Road and then left onto East Bank Drive to Gzowski Way.  

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Ontario Government Relaxing Alcohol Restrictions in Provincial Parks

Effective immediately, the Ontario government is easing alcohol restrictions and is allowing adults to consume them throughout provincial parks, announced at Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville on Wednesday morning.

Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks making his announcement at Bronte Creek Provincial Park of the relaxed restrictions of alcohol consumption in provincial parks. Screenshot.

According to Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, this move is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy while supporting a stronger tourism industry that creates jobs and drives economic growth across the province.

“Ontario Parks are some of the province’s most sought-after destinations for day trips and overnight camping, offering people a chance to connect and spend quality time together,” he said. “As families and friends gather for picnics or unwind after a long day on the trails, updated rules around where alcohol can be consumed are intended to improve the overall park experience and support local tourism, while continuing to prioritize safety. Ontario Parks are a key part of what makes our province a travel destination and we are supporting experiences that attract more visitors, strengthen communities and grow the economy.”

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The relaxed restrictions allow adults aged 19 and older to enjoy alcohol responsibly in most areas of provincial parks that are open and staffed for the 2026 season, such as picnic areas, beaches and other day-use areas. Park users will not receive tickets or fines for responsibly consuming alcohol in permitted areas outside of individual campsites. Existing rules still apply for unsafe or unlawful behaviour, including public intoxication, underage possession or consumption, and having open or improperly stored alcohol in a motor vehicle or boat.

Parks will post signage to identify areas that will remain alcohol-free such as sites of cultural or historical significance, buildings where food and drink are already restricted and areas that may pose significant safety risks.

Park staff continue to enforce rules including:

• consuming alcohol only where it is allowed

• respecting other park users

• disposing of containers properly

• never driving or boating while impaired

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