Peterborough Dreams of Beans Becomes Co-Op
/Community coffee shop and breakfast restaurant, Dreams of Beans, has expanded its ownership into a co-op model.
Photo courtesy of Dreams of Beans.
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Community Care Peterborough Renames Chemung Office As Ennismore Office
/To create a clearer, more consistent connection between the office and the community it serves, Community Care Peterborough (CCP) has renamed the Chemung Office the Community Care Peterborough – Ennismore Office.
CCP operates eight local offices throughout the City and County of Peterborough: Apsley, Buckhorn, Ennismore, Havelock, Lakefield, Millbrook, Norwood and the City of Peterborough. Photo courtesy of CCP.
The name change is part of Community Care Peterborough’s ongoing work to bring greater consistency to how its eight local offices are identified across the City and County of Peterborough.
“Our local offices have deep roots in the communities they serve, and that local connection is something we value,” said Danielle Belair, CCP CEO. “At the same time, we want it to be clear that each office is part of one Community Care Peterborough organization. The Ennismore Office name helps us do both.”
Located at 549 Ennis Rd., CCP says moving to the Ennismore name better reflects its physical location and aligns it with its other offices, which are identified by the communities in which they are based.
CCP reminds the public that the change is in name only. Services of helping older adults and adults with disabilities remain independent in their homes and connected to their communitiesremain the same.
Residents will begin seeing the Ennismore Office name appear on Community Care Peterborough’s website, signage, printed materials and other communications as materials are updated.
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Peterborough Police Lay Two Stunt Separate Driving Charges On the Same Day
/The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit has charged two drivers under the Highway Traffic Act for stunt driving and speeding on Aug. 5.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
A 55-year-old male driver towing a trailer was recorded going 121 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone on Lily Lake Road near Eastwood Road. The driver was charged with stunt driving, speeding and failing to surrender a permit for a trailer under the Highway Traffic Act.
In a second case, a 50-year-old female driver was recorded going 98 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone on Lily Lake Road near Eastwood Road. The driver was charged with stunt driving and speeding under the Highway Traffic Act.
Both drivers had their licenses suspended for 30 days and their vehicles were impounded for 14 days.
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Peterborough DBIA Hosting Watch Parties of Peterborough Lakers In MSL Final At Quaker Foods City Square
/As the Peterborough Lakers battle the Six Nations Chiefs in the 2026 MSL Finals, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is hosting watch parties at Quaker Foods City Square on three dates.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The outdoor watch parties will broadcast the road games live on the big screen on:
Sunday, Aug. 23 — Game 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 27 — Game 5 at 8:00 p.m. (if necessary)
Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Game 7 at 8:00 p.m. (if necessary)
“Lakers Nation is one of the loudest and most passionate fanbases in lacrosse!” said Pete Dalliday, Lakers director of community engagement and partnerships. “When the team hits the road, Quaker Foods City Square will be the next best place to be aside from the Memorial Centre. We’re excited to team up with the DBIA and the City of Peterborough to create a big-game atmosphere downtown, where fans can gather, make some noise and cheer on the blue and red together. Talking with our players they can feel the support from all the flags around town and this just adds to the vibe.”
“We know how much the Lakers mean to Peterborough and there’s nothing quite like the energy that comes from a playoff run,” said Nour Mazloum, DBIA executive director. “This will give fans a great reason to come together, cheer for the Lakers, and make a full night of it by dining out and exploring downtown Peterborough before faceoff.”
The DBIA reminds the public that watch parties are outdoor events and may be cancelled in the event of rain.
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Peterborough Police Community Open House Set for September
/By Scott Arnold
After being postponed earlier this summer because of poor weather, the Peterborough Police Service’s Community Open House now has a new date.
Members of the Peterborough Police Service will welcome residents to the rescheduled Community Open House on September 12th, with visitors invited to meet officers, explore the station and learn more about the service’s various units (photo via facebook @ptbopolice)
The event is set for Saturday, September 12th, giving residents an opportunity to stop by the police station, meet members of the service and get a closer look at some of the teams that help serve Peterborough.
Visitors will be able to connect with officers and members from units including K9, the Emergency Response Team, Community F.I.R.S.T., the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, Bike Patrol and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System team.
The police service’s recruitment team will also be there for anyone interested in learning more about a career with Peterborough Police.
The open house will also include station tours, along with cotton candy and other sweet treats.
The Community Open House was originally scheduled for June 6th but was postponed due to poor weather.
Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc
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Survivors Abreast Peterborough Heads to International Festival In Aix-Les-Bains, France
/The Survivors Abreast Peterborough dragon boat team is Europe-bound, headed to Aix-les-Bains, France, to represent Peterborough at the International Breast Cancer Paddling Commission (IBCPC) Participatory Dragon Boat Festival from Aug. 24 to 30.
The International Dragon Boat Races for Breast Cancer Survivors occur every four years. Survivors Abreast hosted the event in Peterborough in 2010 and has since attended Sarasota, Florida (2014), Florence, Italy (2018) and Waikato, New Zealand (2023). Photo courtesy of Survivors Abreast.
The team is made up of breast cancer survivors from Peterborough and the surrounding area.
The France festival will host 4,500 breast cancer survivors paddling on 170 teams, representing 37 countries.
The parade of nations and opening ceremonies are on the 27th, followed by two full days of races (3 x 500m & 3 x 200m). The Sandy Smith Global Finale race, a special flower ceremony and closing ceremonies are on Aug. 29.
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Peterborough Transit Service Begins Fall Service Schedule Effective Sept. 6
/Starting Sept. 6, Peterborough Transit is implementing its fall service schedule, which includes the return of seasonal late-night service, the reinstatement of school and post-secondary trips and the introduction of the new Route 14 O’Tech Connect.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
School and post-secondary service changes begins on Sept. 8, following the Labour Day holiday.
Route 3 Park
Weekday trips serving area schools will be reinstated.
The following southbound trips from Trent University will return:
7:25 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
The temporary 8 a.m. southbound departure will return to its regular 7:45 a.m. departure time.
The following northbound trips from Clonsilla Avenue at Summit Plaza will also return to their regular times:
7:05 a.m.
8:01 a.m.
9:03 a.m.
Route 5 The Parkway
Seasonal late-night northbound service will be reinstated on weekdays, weekends and holidays for the fall and winter academic period.
Route 6 Sherbrooke
Seasonal late-night eastbound and westbound service will be reinstated on weekdays, weekends and holidays for the fall and winter academic period.
Route 7 Lansdowne
Weekday morning and afternoon trips serving area schools will be reinstated.
The following westbound trips will return:
7:20 a.m. from Willowcreek Plaza
7:45 a.m. from Walker Avenue at Bramble Road
The following eastbound trips will also return:
8:05 a.m. from Willowcreek Plaza
2:40 p.m. from Fleming College
Route 7A will continue using its seasonal routing through the Lift Lock Tunnel until the end of October.
Route 9 Parkhill
Weekday afternoon trips serving area schools will be reinstated.
The following westbound trips from Trent University will return:
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
The 2:30 p.m. eastbound trip from Parkhill Road at Medical Drive will also return.
Route 11 and 11A Water
Route 11 and Route 11A service will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Route 11 provides service between Trent University and the Peterborough Terminal. Route 11A provides service between Trent University and Traill College.
Routes 11 and 11A operate while Trent University is in regular session. Service may be adjusted or temporarily suspended during Reading Weeks, examinations, winter closures and other academic breaks.
New Route 14 O’Tech Connect
Peterborough Transit is introducing Route 14 O’Tech Connect. This route replaces the former Route 10 Technology and Route 12 Otonabee, combining them into one continuous weekday route.
The combined route provides a more direct connection between the Otonabee and Technology Drive areas, along with hourly service and later evening travel options.
Weekday service will operate from 5:25 a.m., with the final trip departing at 10:35 p.m.
Route 14 will provide connections between the Peterborough Terminal, the Memorial Centre, River Road, Bensfort Road, Neal Drive, Technology Drive, Willowcreek Plaza, Middlefield Road, Otonabee Drive, Southpark Drive, Collison Avenue and the Lansdowne Street corridor.
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Hiltz Hat Trick Leads Canada to Second Straight Win at Pan-Am Championship
/By Scott Arnold
Owen Hiltz scored three times as Canada continued its perfect start to the Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship with a 17-5 win over Haudenosaunee in Jamaica.
Peterborough native Owen Hiltz scored three goals as Canada defeated Haudenosaunee 17-5 to improve to 2-0 at the Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship in Jamaica (photo via instagram @beyondscoreco)
The Peterborough native was one of Canada’s offensive leaders Wednesday, scoring three goals on four shots as Canada improved to 2-0 in the tournament.
Hiltz scored twice in a span of just two minutes during the second quarter, finding the net at 17:39 and 19:01 to help Canada take a 9-2 lead into halftime.
He completed the hat trick early in the third quarter, scoring at 11:21 to put Canada up 11-2.
Hiltz wasn’t the only Canadian attacker to have a big night. Finn Thomson led the way with four goals and two assists, while Alex Simmons and Graydon Hogg each scored three and added two assists and one assist, respectively.
Canada outshot Haudenosaunee 44-16 and built a 12-2 advantage through the first half before cruising to the 17-5 victory.
Peterborough’s Wyatt Wiggins was once again part of Canada’s defensive group as the team limited Haudenosaunee to just five goals.
The victory leaves Canada 2-0 in pool play after opening the tournament with a 19-2 win over Mexico, when Hiltz had a goal and an assist.
Canada will continue its tournament Thursday against the U.S. Virgin Islands before wrapping up pool play against Argentina on Friday.
The Pan-American championship is being held in Kingston, Jamaica, and serves as a qualifier for the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in Japan.
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RMH Foundation's Thankful Hearts Walk Returns to Ross Memorial Hospital on October 1st
/By Scott Arnold
For two former patients of Ross Memorial Hospital’s cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program, the upcoming Thankful Hearts Walk is a chance to give back to a service that helped them get moving again.
Former cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient and volunteer Sue Junkin will take part in Ross Memorial Hospital’s Thankful Hearts Walk on October 1, helping raise awareness and funds for the program that helped her recover following heart surgery (photo courtesy of the RMH Foundation)
Sue Junkin first entered the program in 2018 following aortic valve replacement surgery. She initially wasn't convinced she needed rehabilitation, but after completing the 12-week program, she became such a supporter that she now volunteers, encouraging other patients and helping them feel comfortable.
“I was afraid after my surgery, but I knew I was in good hands,” Sue said.
She’ll be among those taking part in this year’s Thankful Hearts Walk on October 1st, which raises awareness and funds for Ross Memorial’s cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Former patient Les Hebbard will also be participating.
Two years ago, the 84-year-old was experiencing a lack of energy before a fall led to a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. He was referred to the rehabilitation program, where he took part in supervised exercise, including walking and building strength on a stationary bike.
Les said he appreciated the dedication of physiotherapist Lindsay Churcher and physiotherapy assistant Ruth Hopkins, who kept him motivated throughout the program. He continues to use the exercises they taught him.
Asked whether he would recommend the program to others, his answer is simple: “Definitely. Go try it and you’ll be going back.”
The Thankful Hearts Walk will begin at Ross Memorial Hospital with registration from 1:30pm to 2pm in the cafeteria. A warm-up starts at 2pm, followed by the 2km walk at 2:15pm. A shorter route will also be available.
Participants can collect donation and pledge forms through the RMH Cardiac Rehabilitation program or the RMH Foundation. Participants can register online where online fundraising is also available.
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Peterborough Theatre Guild in Search of Actors for New Canadian Play About Family and Dementia
/By Scott Arnold
The Peterborough Theatre Guild is looking for actors for a new Canadian play exploring family, caregiving and the difficult realities of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Actors interested in joining the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s production of Instantaneous Blue can audition for one of several lead and supporting roles beginning September 28th (photo courtesy of Peterborough Theatre Guild)
Instantaneous Blue follows Edward and Sara, a couple pursuing creative careers as they become first-time parents, while Edward’s parents, Judith and Bob, begin struggling with signs of cognitive decline.
As the family navigates the changes, they encounter police officers, medical professionals, paramedics and support workers, while facing difficult decisions about caring for their aging parents.
The Theatre Guild is holding auditions on September 28th, September 30th and October 5th, with callbacks scheduled for October 7th. Auditions will involve cold readings from the play and some improvisation.
There are four lead roles, along with three supporting roles that involve actors playing multiple characters.
The Peterborough Theatre Guild will bring Instantaneous Blue to the stage in February and March 2027, with the new Canadian play exploring family, parenthood, caregiving and dementia (photo courtesy of peterborough theatre guild)
The lead roles are:
Judith: A woman in her 60s to 80s who experiences cognitive decline that is eventually diagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease.
Bob: A man in his 70s or older who wants to remain independent while dealing with his own decline.
Edward: A man in his 30s to 40s balancing new parenthood, his career, his relationship and caring for his parents.
Sara: A woman in her 25s to 35s who is transitioning to motherhood while supporting Edward and dealing with her own demands.
Supporting roles include a PSW who plays two characters, a gerontologist/paramedic who plays two characters, and an actor playing a police officer, paramedic and male care aide.
The Guild says the age and gender specifications apply to the characters and do not necessarily dictate the age or gender of the actors. It also encourages performers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to audition.
The production deals with mature themes, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, family illness, strong language, sexual elements and depictions of conflict. Physical and emotional demands are part of the four lead roles. A certified Fight and Intimacy Director will work with the production team on scenes involving physical conflict and intimacy.
Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of October 25th, with rehearsals scheduled Sundays from 10am to 1pm and Mondays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. There will be no rehearsals during the final two weeks of December, with rehearsals resuming January 4th.
Instantaneous Blue will run from February 26th to March 13th, 2027, at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers Street.
Audition Details
September 28th: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
September 30th: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
October 5th: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Callbacks: October 7th, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Studio A, Peterborough Theatre Guild
