Routine Water Main Flushing Begins On Sept. 14

Routine water main flushing is occurring throughout the City from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Watermain flushing is a routine part of the annual system maintenance by the City’s Water Services Division to assist in maintaining water quality and reliability of the water distribution system.  Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This preventive maintenance removes scale and sediment buildup, helping maintain water quality in the water distribution system. 

During flushing, residents may notice a temporary discolouration or cloudy appearance in their water for a brief period, as well as possible changes in water pressure.

The City of Peterborough says the water will remain safe for consumption.

To clear the water, run the cold water tap closest to the water meter for 10 to 15 minutes until it runs clear. If discolouration persists, wait one hour and repeat the process. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including discoloured water and watermain breaks on public property, call 705-748-9301, extension 1295, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-748-9300.

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Centennial Place Invites Community to Celebrate Long Term Care Engagement Day

By Scott Arnold

Centennial Place Long Term Care Home is inviting the community to join its residents for an afternoon of carnival-style fun as part of Long Term Care Community Engagement Day.

Centennial Place residents and community members will come together for an afternoon of carnival-style fun during Long Term Care Community Engagement Day on September 18th. (photo via facebook, centennial place long term care home)

The event takes place Friday, September 18th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Centennial Place.

Guests can enjoy carnival-style games along with cotton candy, ice cream and waffles during the afternoon.

Long Term Care Community Engagement Day is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of community, connection and care, while highlighting the role long-term care homes play as part of the communities they serve.

At Centennial Place, the celebration promises an afternoon of simple summer fun and time spent together.

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The Dalliday Call Gets a New Voice: Noah Set to Join His Dad in the Petes Booth

By Scott Arnold

For three generations, the Dalliday name has been part of the soundtrack of Peterborough sports. Tonight, Noah Dalliday takes his place behind the microphone for his first Peterborough Petes game, sitting beside his dad, Pete, in a moment that brings the family’s broadcasting legacy full circle.

Noah Dalliday is set to make his OHL broadcasting debut Thursday night alongside his dad, Pete, in the Peterborough Petes booth. (photo by SCott Arnold)

There are some seats at the Peterborough Memorial Centre that carry a little more history than others.

The one Noah Dalliday will occupy Thursday night is certainly one of them.

When the Peterborough Petes host the Sarnia Sting in their first home exhibition game of the preseason on YouTube, Noah will make his OHL broadcasting debut on colour commentary alongside his father, Pete Dalliday, who will handle the play-by-play.

For Noah, it is a new opportunity. For the Dalliday family, it is another chapter in a story that has been unfolding inside the Memorial Centre for decades.

Noah grew up watching his father and grandfather, the legendary Gary Dalliday, work games from the booth. As a young boy, he would sometimes sit between them during Petes games, unknowingly taking in the sights, sounds and rhythms of broadcasting, not realizing at the time that one day he would be the one behind the microphone.

As he got older, he found other ways to be around the action.

During sold-out Peterborough Lakers games, Noah recalls standing at the back of the booth for the first period before finding an empty seat.

Now, he has his own seat.

And his own microphone.

"It's definitely special and an honour for sure," Noah said.

The significance of the moment isn't lost on him. The Gary Dalliday Media Room is visible from the booth, a permanent reminder of the man whose voice became synonymous with Peterborough sports.

Gary and Pete spent nearly 15 years calling Petes games together, working more than 1,000 broadcasts side by side. Pete eventually stepped into the role his father had occupied, carrying the family name forward while building a broadcasting career of his own.

Now, Noah is stepping into that same world.

But he isn't trying to be his grandfather. And he isn't trying to be his father.

He's finding his own voice.

That process really began last summer, when Pete asked Noah if he wanted to call a Junior A Lakers playoff game between Peterborough and Orangeville. It was Noah's first game, and the nerves were there.

Noah Dalliday joined his dad, Pete, behind the microphone for a Peterborough Junior A Lakers playoff game last summer, his first experience calling a game. (photo by Scott Arnold)

A year later, he's coming into his first Petes broadcast with a full season of Senior A Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) under his belt, doing colour commentary for the home game streams on FloSports.

The nerves haven't disappeared.

"I still get a little nervous before every game," Noah said.

What has changed is the confidence.

Noah said it took him until roughly halfway through his first season to really start finding that confidence, and even now, he views broadcasting as a work in progress.

"Trying to get better and learn and get 1% better every game," he said.

That mindset has been helped by the people around him, including Jack Moore and Pat Gregoire, who Noah said were a tremendous help throughout the lacrosse season.

But perhaps his most valuable resource has been sitting across from him at home.

Pete has become more than Noah's father in this new pursuit. He's also his coach.

After Thursday night Lakers games, Noah said, the two would often get home and, despite Pete having just spent the night calling the game himself on YourTV, he would fire up the FloSports stream to hear how his son was doing.

It gave Pete a chance to listen, offer advice and help his son understand the little things that come with being behind a microphone, from knowing when to jump into a call to being more articulate when breaking down a goal.

"He's definitely great to have a coach like that at home," Noah said.

That same dynamic will continue Thursday night, only this time they'll be doing it together in the Petes booth.

Pete and Noah Dalliday have shared plenty of moments around Peterborough sports, but Thursday night marks the first time they’ll call a Petes game together. (photo by Scott Arnold)

And while the history surrounding the Dalliday name is impossible to ignore, Noah isn't approaching the opportunity as though he has to fill someone else's shoes.

He's bringing something of his own to the broadcast.

Youth.

Energy.

A different perspective.

"Having fun is the big part of it," Noah said. "I just want to bring some youthfulness and some energy."

That approach fits the path that brought him here.

For years, when people asked Noah whether broadcasting was something he wanted to pursue, his answer was usually no.

"I don't think this is my lane," he would tell them.

Then he became a big fan of the Toronto Raptors again and started paying closer attention to their public-address announcer, Herbie Kuhn. The style of PA announcing caught his attention, and Noah casually mentioned his interest to his dad.

A few weeks later, Pete asked him about doing that Junior A playoff game.

Noah ran with it.

It was around this time last year that he realized perhaps broadcasting was his lane after all.

Now, less than a year later, he'll be sitting beside his dad in the Petes booth.

And there is something particularly fitting about it happening here.

Noah has never really wanted to leave Peterborough. He grew up in the same tight-knit sports community that shaped his father and grandfather, watching the Petes and Lakers become part of the fabric of his life.

He knows how fortunate he is to have the opportunity to watch the Petes play here, and to watch some of the best lacrosse players in the world take the floor at the Memorial Centre. It’s something he says he appreciates every time he walks through the doors.

And he understands the significance of carrying the Dalliday name.

“My grandpa was super highly thought of around the community,” Noah said. “It’s something I don’t take for granted.”

He carries that pride with him every time he picks up a microphone.

Tonight, that microphone will be in a rink where his grandfather once sat, alongside the man who learned the craft from him.

For Pete Dalliday, it’s a chance to share the Petes booth with his son.

For Noah Dalliday, it’s a chance to step into it.

And for the Dalliday family, it’s another chapter in a story that began with Gary.

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PHOTOS: Local Kids Get a Back-to-School Head Start From United Way's 23rd 'Backpacks For Success' Initiative

The United Way Peterborough & District’s 23rd Backpacks for Success initiative filled roughly 400 backpacks with supplies to help kids get a head start on the back-to-school season at the Calvary Pentecostal Church on Thursday.

Elisha Rubacha, United Way Community Impact Specialist (left) and Jason Seguya, CEO (right) getting supplies together for backpacks. All Photos by David Tuan Bui.

Volunteers from Swish and IG Wealth Management were on hand to help United Way staff stuff the backpacks. They are being distributed to students across Peterborough and surrounding areas.

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City Council Approves $25,000 Pilot Program to One City PTBO For Street Cleaning Initiative

City Council has approved providing $25,000 to One City Community Development Services to deliver an eight-week Community Stewardship - Clean Streets pilot program cleaning initiative near the One City shelter and downtown areas this fall.

photo courtesy of Peterborough dbia.

The pilot program will be funded through existing waste collection and operations funding.

The City continues to explore approaches to address the impacts of homelessness on neighbourhoods and public spaces while strengthening relationships among people experiencing homelessness, residents, businesses, service organizations and the broader community.

According to the City, the One City Clean Team initiative would create opportunities for individuals facing barriers to traditional employment, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to contribute directly to improving the neighbourhoods and public spaces where they live, spend time and connect with community. Through visible, supervised work, participants would play an active role in creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming shared spaces while building positive connections with residents, businesses and community organizations.

Staff propose an eight-week pilot in fall 2026, initially focused on the blocks surrounding the Trinity building and the downtown area bounded by Hunter Street, Charlotte Street, Park Street, and Water Street.

The $25,000 investment would seed the program and confirm the stewardship model. Based on the results, Staff would return to Council in early 2027 with recommendations regarding next steps, including opportunities to expand the model into other identified areas of need through financial participation from businesses, community organizations and other partners.

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One Peterborough Woman Wanted On Warrants and Drug Possession Arrested; Second Woman Arrested For Assaulting An Officer

Two Peterborough women have been arrested on various charges, including assault, theft and drug possession, after an incident Tuesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 8 a.m., Community F.I.R.S.T team officers conducted a standby to keep the peace in the area of Wolf Street with the City of Peterborough by-law enforcement.

They recognized a 33-year-old woman who was wanted on warrants and placed her under arrest on the strength of two outstanding warrants for:

• Fail to comply with probation x2

• Fail to comply with undertaking x2

• Theft under x2

During the arrest, a glass pipe and suspected drugs were located.

Officers further charged the accused with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance

The accused was held for court on Tuesday.

While officers placed the woman under arrest for the above charges, a 55-year-old woman became upset and assaulted a City of Peterborough by-law officer. 

The 55-year-old Peterborough woman was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Assault

The accused is currently on a probation order with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was further charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to attend court on Nov. 24.

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Nine Free Workshops Aim to Give Peterborough Entrepreneurs Practical Tools This Fall

By Scott Arnold

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have nine opportunities this fall to build practical skills through Community Futures Peterborough’s Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series.

Community Futures Peterborough is launching its popular Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series this fall with an expanded lineup designed to respond directly to the needs of local entrepreneurs and small business owner (photo courtesy of community futures peterborough)

The series is returning for Fall 2026 with new and expanded content aimed at some of the areas local business owners are seeking the most help with, including testing business ideas, bookkeeping, branding, marketing and social media.

Supported by Scotiabank, the free Entrepreneurship 101 series is designed for people at different stages of running a business, from those still exploring an idea to established owners preparing for growth.

The nine one-hour workshops will be held in the Everest Boardroom at the Venture North Building, beginning September 24th and continuing through November.

The series opens with a new workshop focused on putting a business idea to the test. Market Ready: Test Your Idea and Understand Your Market, led by Allison Adam, takes place September 24th from 12pm to 1pm.

Adam will also lead Launch Pad: Business Planning and Launch Strategies on October 1st from 12pm to 1pm.

Other sessions will tackle the financial side of running a business, including Funding Fuel: Explore Funding Pathways with Braden Clark on October 8th from 1pm to 2pm and Money Map: Cash Flow Forecasting with Clark on October 15th from 1pm to 2pm.

Bookkeeping is also getting its own new session. Bookkeeping Bootcamp: Bookkeeping Basics for Your Small Biz, presented by Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, is scheduled for October 29th from 12pm to 1pm.

Marketing and branding will take up three sessions in November. Rose Terry will lead the freshly expanded Marketing Lab: Strategic Marketing on November 5th and Brand Lab: Craft a Compelling Brand Story on November 12th, both from 12pm to 1pm.

Terry will also lead the new Digital Impact: Online Marketing, Holiday Edition on November 19th from 12pm to 1pm.

The series wraps up November 26th with Protect It: Intellectual Property for Small Biz, led by Marcelo Sarkis from 12pm to 1pm.

The expanded lineup comes as Community Futures Peterborough says its one-on-one business consultations have revealed growing demand for support in several of these areas.

For Peterborough MP Emma Harrison, providing entrepreneurs with practical resources is an important part of supporting the local economy. “By equipping entrepreneurs with practical tools and expert guidance, these workshops are helping create opportunities, foster new ideas, and ensure businesses have the support they need to thrive here in Peterborough and Peterborough County.”

Each workshop is designed to go beyond simply providing information. Participants will take part in guided activities and leave with worksheets, templates and defined next steps they can apply to their own businesses.

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said the expanded program provides entrepreneurs with access to practical training and mentorship. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, and empowering our entrepreneurs with practical skills is essential for long-term regional growth”.

The series is supported by Scotiabank, which Community Futures Peterborough says has made its delivery and expansion possible.

“These valuable sessions are curated based on the demands of the local business community and we couldn’t be happier to help bring these learnings to our community of entrepreneurs at no cost” said Nolan Frazer, Team Lead at Scotiabank.

Registration is required, and space is limited. More information and registration are available through Community Futures Peterborough.

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City Council Approves Reduced Speed Limit and Road Improvements For Park Street North

Peterborough City Council approved reducing the speed limit and making improvements to Park Street North at its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Sherbrooke Street and Wolseley Street are the affected areas, with improvements on Park Street North including changes to on-street parking, new pavement markings, and added bike lanes on a section.

For the section of Park Street North from Wolsely Street to Charlotte Street, the recommended changes include:

• Introducing bike lanes with a painted buffer

• Reducing posted speeds to 40 kilometres per hour

• Restricting on-street parking

• Improving pedestrian comfort through added separation from vehicles

For the section of Park Street North from Charlotte Street to Sherbrooke Street, the recommended direction includes:

• Maintaining on-street parking

• Pavement markings to visually designate space

• Reducing the posted speed to 30 kilometres per hour

The recommended improvements serve to enhance safety and mobility for all modes of travel along a key corridor in the city’s central area. Dedicated space for people on bikes along the corridor will gently narrow lane widths and buffer curbside pedestrian activities from moving vehicles. Vehicle flow and volumes will be maintained, while vehicle speeds will be reduced through design elements and posted speed limits.

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Dion & Dan’s Lemonade Stand Returns Friday to Raise Money for SickKids

By Scott Arnold

Brothers Dion and Dan Gemmiti are bringing Dion & Dan’s Lemonade Stand back to Westdale United Church on Friday, September 4th, with all proceeds going to SickKids.

Brothers Dion and Dan Gemmiti are ready to serve up lemonade and homemade cookies while raising money for SickKids during Dion & Dan’s Lemonade Stand on Friday, September 4th at Westdale United Church. (photo via instagram @dangemmiti)

The brothers are once again inviting the community to stop by and help support SickKids Hospital.

The fundraiser will take place from 8am to 12 noon at Westdale United Church, where organizers will be collecting donations for the hospital.

Organizers say 100% of the proceeds will go to SickKids.

This year, Dion & Dan’s Lemonade Stand can also accept corporate donations and provide tax receipts. Businesses interested in supporting the fundraiser are encouraged to reach out to the organizers.

Visitors can also look forward to homemade lemonade and cookies while helping support the hospital.

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List of City Services on Labour Day 2026

Many City of Peterborough services will offer modified hours and some facilities will be closed for the Labour Day holiday on Sept 7. 

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The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on September 7.  For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit agp.on.ca 

City Hall

City Hall offices at 500 George St. N., including Service Peterborough, Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Provincial Offences Office, will be closed on September 7.    

Online services are available at peterborough.ca. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.   

Water Services Customer Service will be closed on September 7. For water services emergencies over the holiday, including watermain breaks, leaking hydrants, low water pressure, emergency water shut-offs, water quality concerns, or rental water heater issues, call 705-748-9300. For more information visit peterborough.ca/waterservices.   

Environmental Protection Division Laboratory

The Environmental Protection Division Laboratory, 425 Kennedy Rd., will be closed on Monday, September 7. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on Tuesday, September 8 at 8 a.m. For information on services, hours of operation and water testing, visit peterborough.ca/watertesting. 

Parking Services

Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spaces is free on weekends and statutory holidays. The Parking Services office located in the King Street Parkade, 202 King St., will be closed on September 7. Visit peterborough.ca/parking to find more information, including parking locations. 

Peterborough Museum and Archives 

Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., will be open noon to 5 p.m. on September 7. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.   

Peterborough Public Library

Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., will be closed on September 7.  

Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 7 by scanning their library card at the door and entering their PIN to access the library. Card holders can then browse books, pick up holds and check out items using the self check-out machines.  

Audiobooks, eBooks, eLearning and eMagazines can still be accessed by visiting ptbolibrary.ca/digitalcollections.  

Information and digital resources are available online at ptbolibrary.ca.   

Peterborough Regional Airport

Peterborough Regional Airport, 590 Skyway Dr., will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 7. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.    

Public Works

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.   

Recreation Facilities

The following recreation facilities will be closed on September 7: 

• Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. 

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way 

• McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. 

Splash Pads

Splash pads in City parks are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pad at Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

As of August 30, lifeguard supervision at Beavermead Beach has ended for the season and City wading pools are closed for the season. 

Miskin Law Community Complex  

Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 7.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre

The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, will be closed on September 7.   
 
Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.  

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 7.  

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on September 7.

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock

Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock, 353 Hunter St. E., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 7. For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan.  

Riverview Park and Zoo 

The Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., including on September 7.   

Guest Services/Gift Shop: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.    

Splash Pad: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.    

Miniature Train Ride: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.  

For updates and more information, visit riverviewparkandzoo.ca.  

Social Services and Child Care Centres

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on September 7. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/SocialServices.    

Emergency shelter services remain open over the holiday. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.    

City-operated child care centres will be closed on September 7.   

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on September 7. The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.    

Waste Collection and Facilities

There are no changes to the curbside waste collection schedule on September 7.   

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on September 7.   

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

For more information on collection schedules, visit peterborough.ca/wastewizard.

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