OLG Makes Fourth-Quarter Payment of Nearly $600,000 to The City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its fourth-quarter payment of $597,293 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Friday.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.3 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The fourth quarter ran from Jan. 1 to March 31. Peterborough has received $17,746,336 since the Shorelines opened in October 2018.

During OLG’s fiscal year of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, Peterborough has received $2,651,125.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“OLG shares revenues with host gaming municipalities to help them invest in local priorities, including community services and infrastructure,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “These payments generated at Shorelines Casino Peterborough are part of our government’s commitment to support municipalities and to protect what matters most – those critical services families rely on.”

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Structural Watermain Rehabilitation Underway On Cherryhill Road

Structural watermain rehabilitation is now underway along Cherryhill Road from Redwood Drive to Kawartha Heights Boulevard.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

The City of Peterborough says that work is expected to continue through June. 

Structural rehabilitation work includes watermain cleaning and applying a structural liner within the watermain to protect the pipe from future deterioration. This work will improve the overall structural integrity of the watermain. 

Other work will include testing existing water services and main line valves, replacing valves and hydrants. 

Temporary watermains will be in place along the curb. Affected curbs, streets, sidewalks, driveways and boulevards will be restored when work is completed. 

Lane reductions and sidewalk closures will be in place where work is underway. Traffic control measures and signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including watermain breaks on public property, call (extension 1295) during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call this number.

For more information on water services, visit the website.

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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.

photo courtesy of volunteer peterborough.

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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