June 29 Business Recycling Collection Postponed Until Tomorrow
/Any business recycling collection has been postponed until Thursday due to mechanical issues from Emterra Environmental.
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Residents Encouraged to Check Voter Information Before Aug. 12 For the 2026 Municipal Election
/Eligible voters are encouraged to check their voter information before Aug. 12 to ensure they are on the voters' list for the 2026 municipal election.
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Residents can check, update or add their voter information online. Information submitted by Aug. 12 will be included in the municipal voters' list that the Province of Ontario provides to municipalities on Sept. 1.
Residents can use RegisterToVoteON.ca to:
confirm they are on the voters' list;
update their name or address;
add themselves to the voters' list; or
add or search for a property they own or rent.
To vote in the City of Peterborough municipal election, you must:
be a Canadian citizen;
be at least 18 years of age on voting day; and
reside in the City of Peterborough, own or rent property in the City, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant of property in the City.
After Sept. 1, any updates or additions to the voters' list can be made at peterboroughvotes.ca.
Students living in Peterborough while attending school may vote in the Peterborough municipal election as well as in the municipality they consider their permanent home, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each municipality.
Individuals experiencing homelessness, or who do not have a permanent home or fixed address, are also eligible to vote if they meet the voting requirements.
Voter notification cards will be mailed to eligible voters before voting begins and will include information about online and in-person voting. Residents who do not receive a voter notification card by Monday, October 5 can view their voter notification card online at peterboroughvotes.ca.
The 2026 municipal election will be held on Oct. 26. Online voting in the City of Peterborough opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 5 and closes at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. Advance voting will take place on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.
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PRHC In Partnership With PTBO Fam Docs Brings 'Return & Learn' Program
/Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) partnered with PTBO Fam Docs to bring the ‘Return & Learn’ program to the community for the first time.
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It has hospital and family physicians collaborating to host 11 medical learners with roots in the Peterborough community for a three-day learning experience in July.
Participants are individuals who have grown up in the Peterborough area and are now studying at medical schools abroad. The goal of the program is to support these learners early in their medical school journey, enhancing their opportunities to match for residency spots closer to home, easing their transition back into the Canadian healthcare system, and supporting them in achieving their goal of returning to practice in our community.
Learners were offered a variety of opportunities during this year’s three-day event, including:
Shadowing 22 physician preceptors at the hospital and in the community
Learning clinical skills in PRHC’s dedicated Learning Centre and in areas around the hospital, including IV starts, injections, and mock emergency codes
Opportunities to engage with other community organizations, including Paramedics, Public Health, Hospice, Peterborough Family Health Team, the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, and Hiawatha First Nation, to gain exposure to healthcare environments outside the hospital setting
“The amount of coordination that went into the itinerary, the preceptor placements, and all the logistics made for a genuinely valuable few days,” said Max Moloney, a medical student who participated in the event. “I know that sentiment is shared amongst my peers as well. The shadow shifts and clinical skills training were a great experience, and everything ran smoothly thanks to the team behind the scenes.
This unique initiative was co-designed and developed as part of a partnership between PRHC and the PTBO Fam Docs collective, led by Dr. Madura Sundareswaran.
“The Return & Learn program aims to highlight the breadth of opportunities for prospective physicians in Peterborough. By partnering with Peterborough Regional Health Centre, we are able to showcase everything our amazing community has to offer – including a glimpse into the unique and innovative community-based practices of our local family physicians,” said Sundareswaran. “PTBO Fam Docs is excited to continue to work with our community partners towards a long-term, sustainable strategy for physician recruitment and retention, for which mentorship, medical education and sense of community are essential.”
“More than anything, the Medical Affairs team has a way of making PRHC feel like home, where medical students are genuinely valued. It means a great deal to all of us, and to my understanding, it is a truly unique experience in Canada. Most importantly, it only reinforces how much I hope to build my career here at PRHC down the road,” said Maloney.
“By all accounts, this event was an incredible and rewarding experience for everyone involved,” said Dr. Janet Hurst, PRHC. VP & Chief Medical Executive. “To see the participation and enthusiasm from every organization and every learner for this initiative has been inspiring. Return & Learn has been a success in large part due to the collaboration, commitment and involvement of so many people and partners, and we can’t wait to work with them to make this innovative program even better in future years.”
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Peterborough's Sarah Porter Scores Three Touchdowns in Team Ontario’s Gold Medal Win at National Championship in Saskatchewan
/By Scott Arnold
Peterborough’s Sarah Porter helped Team Ontario capture gold at the 2026 U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship, scoring three touchdowns in the championship game to help secure the title.
peterborough’s sarah porter scored three touchdowns for team ontario in their gold medal win at the u18 women’s tackle national championship in Saskatchewan (photo via facebook @peterboroughwolverines))
The former Peterborough Wolverine and current Peterborough Pagans Rugby U18 Girls player represented Ontario at the national tournament, held July 20-28 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
peterborough athlete sarah porter played a key role in team ontario’s championship win at the u18 women’s tackle national championship that took place in regina last week (photo via instagram @footballcanada_official)
Porter, who plays running back, was one of 25 athletes selected to the 2026 Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle Program following a competitive selection process that saw more than 90 players from across the province attend the team’s high-performance development camp.
Team Ontario opened the tournament with wins over Quebec and Saskatchewan before continuing its strong run through the championship rounds. Porter scored two touchdowns in Ontario’s 64-0 win over Manitoba before helping lead the team to a gold medal with a 68-8 victory over Quebec in the final, where she scored three touchdowns.
Porter’s recent football accomplishments also include being named the Senior Most Valuable Defensive Player for the Peterborough Kinsmen Minor Football League’s Roughriders in 2022.
The gold medal adds another achievement to a growing list of accomplishments for Porter, who continues to represent Peterborough on the provincial and national football stage.
Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc
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Lakers Clinch Third Place with Overtime Win Against First Place Six Nations Chiefs
/By Scott Arnold
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are heading into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs on a high note after knocking off the Six Nations Chiefs 7-6 in overtime Tuesday night to secure third place in the Major Series Lacrosse standings.
the peterborough lakers secured third place in the msl standing with a 7-6 overtime road win against six nations tuesday night and will face second place oakville in the opening round of playoffs (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)
The victory improved Peterborough to 10-7 on the season, secured third place in the Major Series Lacrosse standings and extended the Lakers' winning streak to three games. The win also locked up a first-round playoff matchup against the second-place Oakville Rock.
Ryan Lanchbury played the hero, scoring the overtime winner 3:17 into overtime. The Lakers led for nearly the entire game, building an early 2-0 advantage and never allowing the Chiefs to take the lead.
The win was especially significant as Peterborough became the only team to beat Six Nations on the floor during the regular season. While the Chiefs officially finished with two losses, their other defeat came by league forfeiture after an ineligible player dressed for a game against Oakville.
Justin Sykes scored twice for the Lakers, while Lanchbury finished with two goals, including the winner. Colton Armstrong and Mike Robinson also found the back of the net. Thomas Hoggarth picked up two assists, while Holden Cattoni and Braedon Saris added one each.
Goaltender Drew Hutchison turned in another strong performance, helping the Lakers hold off one of the league's highest-scoring offences.
Peterborough closes out the regular season Thursday night when the Owen Sound North Stars visit the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Fan Appreciation Night before the playoffs begin.
The playoff schedule and ticket information for the Lakers first round semifinal series against Oakville have not yet been released. The other series will feature Six Nations versus either the Brooklin Lacrosse Club or the Cobourg Kodiaks.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Public's Help In Locating Suspects From Five Crimes Added to Bulletin
/The Peterborough Police Service continues to seek assistance from the public to identify individuals involved in criminal activity in the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield and the Township of Cavan-Monaghan.
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Today, an additional five bulletins are being posted for identification of individuals connected to incidents of:
Theft from vehicles at several area golf courses (two incidents July 16 and July 20)
Fraud (two incidents July 3 and July 9)
Quick change scams (June 22)
Break and Enter at a Cavan-area gas station (Three suspects) (July 20)
High value theft at a local business (July 16)
These incidents happened between June 22 and July 20.
If you have any information of the identity or whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Police urge everyone not to approach, take pictures or follow them. They also warn everyone not to confront or attempt to apprehend anyone.
Bulletins will be automatically removed from the webpage after 30 days.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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Peterborough Musicfest Putting Instruments In The Hands Of Young Musicians
/By Scott Arnold
A new Peterborough Musicfest program is giving children and youth the chance to discover the joy of making music before select concerts at Del Crary Park this August.
Launching Saturday, August 1, First Note invites children and youth to discover the joy of making music by exploring a variety of instruments in a fun, welcoming environment (photo by scott arnold)
First Note officially launches Saturday, Aug. 1, offering young musicians an opportunity to explore a variety of instruments in a fun, welcoming environment before enjoying a night of live music.
The free hands-on program requires no registration, lessons or previous musical experience. Children and youth can simply drop in, try an instrument and experience the excitement of making music for themselves.
The idea behind First Note has been years in the making for Peterborough Musicfest, with the goal of creating more opportunities for young people to connect with music.
"One of the things we've talked about for years is finding more ways to put instruments into children's hands," said Tracey Randall, Executive Director of Peterborough Musicfest. "Not every young person has the opportunity to explore music at school or at home, and sometimes all it takes is one experience to spark a lifelong passion. We often ask, 'Where's our next Serena Ryder?' Maybe First Note is where that journey begins."
The program is made possible through support from the Peterborough Foundation, with instruments provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.
“By creating free, hands-on music experiences for children and youth, this program removes barriers to participation and opens the door to creativity, confidence and the joy of making music,” said Shirl Delarue, Board Chair of the Peterborough Foundation.
First Note will take place before four Peterborough Musicfest concerts on Aug. 1, 5, 8 and 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Del Crary Park.
Children and youth are invited to drop in anytime during program hours.
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PHOTOS: Jersey Mike's Subs Showcases Its Food At VIP Family and Friends Event Prior to Wednesday's Grand Opening
/Prior to Jersey Mike’s Subs’ grand opening on Wednesday, they held a VIP Family and Friends event to showcase their food on Monday afternoon.
@ptbo_canada Jersey Mike’s Subs opens in Peterborough on July 29, 2026!!! The 25th store in Ontario is located at 947 Lansdowne St. W! #fyp #news #ptbocanada #journalism #jerseymikessubs ♬ Cant Go Broke (Remix) - Zeddy Will
Help Fill the Fords and Support Local Students This Back to School Season
/By Scott Arnold
The community is invited to help fill two classic Ford trucks with school supplies during a fun-filled fundraiser supporting local students on Saturday, August 8th.
United Way Peterborough & District Campaign Officers Adeline Murphy and Elyse Belsey join Auto Connect Sales owners Cheryl Watson and Martin Tempelman, along with Tessa the four-legged greeter, in front of one of the classic Ford trucks that will be filled with school supplies during the Fill the Fords fundraiser on August 8th. (Photo by Scott Arnold)
Getting ready for a new school year is an exciting time for many families, but for others, buying even the most basic school supplies can be a challenge.
That's why Auto Connect Sales and United Way Peterborough & District are once again teaming up to help local students through the Fill the Fords school supply drive.
The community is invited to bring donations to Auto Connect Sales, located at 1175 Lansdowne Street West, on Saturday, August 8th, from 10 am to 2 pm, where two classic Ford trucks will be filled with essential back-to-school supplies for students across Peterborough and the surrounding area.
The event grew out of the successful partnership between United Way Peterborough & District and Auto Connect during last year's community donation drives.
"We saw such generosity from our community last year," said United Way Campaign Officer Adeline Murphy. "We wanted to build on that and do something even bigger this year."
The need continues to grow as more families seek help with back-to-school essentials. Donations of items such as pencils, pens, binders, calculators, notebooks and other school supplies will help ensure local students have what they need to succeed when classes begin.
"We're hearing from schools and community agencies that more families are needing support with these essential supplies," said United Way Campaign Officer Elyse Belsey. "These are items many of us take for granted, but they can make a huge difference for a student heading back to school."
Helping bring the fundraiser to life are two eye-catching classic Ford trucks, including a 1996 Ford F-150 and a 1951 Mercury pickup. The vintage vehicles have become a signature part of Auto Connect's community fundraisers, serving as the collection points for donated school supplies while giving visitors something special to see.
A vintage 1951 Mercury pickup is ready to be filled with school supplies as part of the Fill the Fords fundraiser, helping support local students ahead of the new school year. (Photo by Scott Arnold)
A classic 1996 Ford F-150 will once again help collect school supplies during the Fill the Fords fundraiser, serving as one of two donation vehicles for the community-wide back-to-school drive. (Photo by Scott Arnold)
While the goal is to fill the trucks, organizers say the day is about much more than collecting supplies.
Visitors can enjoy a community BBQ featuring generously donated food from King Street Market, while the first 100 eligible donations will receive a free scoop of Central Smith ice cream. Community mascots are expected to stop by, along with a Peterborough Police Service cruiser for children to explore.
For Auto Connect owners Cheryl Watson and Martin Tempelman, giving back to the community has always been a priority.
"This community has welcomed us, so we want to do what we can to give back," said Watson. "It shouldn't be hard to be a kid. Every child deserves the chance to be excited about going back to school and to have the same opportunity to succeed as everyone else."
Watson says no donation is too small.
"It doesn't matter if you bring a whole bag of supplies or just one pencil," she said. "Every little bit helps, and everyone is welcome."
Tempelman says helping others is simply the right thing to do.
"If there's anything we can do to help others, I believe it's our responsibility," he said. "Bringing joy to others brings joy to us."
Those unable to attend the August 8th event can still support the campaign. School supplies can be dropped off at several locations throughout Peterborough and the county until August 14th, including Auto Connect Sales. United Way also has an Amazon Wish List available for those who prefer to donate online, with items shipped directly to the organization.
A complete list of requested school supplies and drop-off locations is available on the United Way Peterborough & District website.
Whether it's a backpack full of supplies or a single pencil, every donation will help local students head back to school with confidence.
City Trails and Paths Undergoing Clean Up Next Tuesday
/Seasonal maintenance on the City of Peterborough’s multi-use trails and pathways is set to begin next Tuesday.
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