Trent University Symons Campus Has Reopened After Completed Watermain Repairs

After completing water main repairs and required water quality testing, Trent University's Symons Campus has reopened and in-person classes have resumed as scheduled.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The temporary closure was required after a break in the main water line servicing Symons Campus, leaving all buildings without access to water.

Campus buildings, including Bata Library, the Student Centre, the Trent Athletics Centre and the colleges, have reopened and returned to regular operating schedules.

Students, employees, community partners, and visitors may return to campus now that repairs are complete.

Classes and operations at Traill College and Trent's Durham GTA campus were not affected by this outage.

Symons Campus residence buildings Student Housing has been communicating directly with students about returning to residence and providing individualized support throughout the temporary closure.

In recognition of the disruption experienced by students living in impacted residences, the University is refunding residence fees for the period during which students were unable to access their residence rooms.

Students living in residence at Traill College and in the Annex residences on Water Street were not impacted by the closure and could remain in their residences throughout the disruption.

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Build Your Own Day at Peterborough’s Modern Entrepreneur Experience This October

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough entrepreneurs and small business owners can choose the workshops, connections and ideas that are most useful to them when the Modern Entrepreneur Experience returns for its third year.

The Modern Entrepreneur Experience returns to Peterborough on October 20th, bringing local entrepreneurs and small business owners together for workshops, networking and advice from local business leaders (photo courtesy of community futures peterborough)

The free event is back Tuesday, October 20th at The Roy in downtown Peterborough, bringing a half-day of workshops, networking, lunch and advice from local entrepreneurs and business leaders.

The event has sold out in each of its first two years.

This year, attendees can choose to take part in one, two or all three workshops, covering everything from telling better stories about a business to building an online business and using Peterborough’s local market as a competitive advantage.

The lineup includes Susan Tung, the entrepreneur behind Peterborough businesses including Mei Mei, Hanoi House and Electric City Catering. Her keynote will look at how being local can become a business advantage.

Megan Murphy, whose career has included acting, radio, filmmaking and the performing arts, will focus on storytelling and how businesses can use it to build connections and make their brands memorable.

Jesse Bateson, who has spent more than two decades working with leather and eight years running Solid Leather full-time, will lead a workshop on e-commerce and building a business around the kind of life you want to live.

There will also be a catered lunch, networking opportunities and prizes for attendees.

The Modern Entrepreneur Experience is being presented by the Business Advisory Centre and Community Futures Peterborough, with support from the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, as part of Small Business Week 2026.

The event is designed to give local business owners practical ideas they can take back to their businesses, while creating an opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs in the region.

Registration is free, with entrepreneurs and business owners able to sign up for the individual sessions that interest them.

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Peterborough Lakers Hand Out 2026 Year-End Awards Including Jake Withers as MVP

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers celebrated another summer of lacrosse over the weekend by handing out their 2026 year-end awards.

Jake Withers (left) was named the MVP for the PEterborough Lakers 2026 season while Dylan Hawken (right) was given the volunteer award (Photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers via david pickering)

Peterborough Lakers Hand Out 2026 Year-End Awards

The Peterborough Lakers celebrated another summer of lacrosse over the weekend by handing out their 2026 year-end awards.

Ten members of the Lakers organization were recognized, including some of the team’s top performers from the season as well as a volunteer who helps make everything happen away from the floor.

Here’s who took home the hardware:

• MVP: Jake Withers

• Fan Favourite: Dustyn Birkhof

• Top Scorer: Rob Hellyer

• Top Defender: Robert Hope

• Top Transition: Colton Armstrong

• Most Improved: Jordan Stouros

• Most Dedicated: Drew Hutchison

• Most Sportsmanlike: Frank Coyle

• Rookie of the Year: Brendan Boyle

• Volunteer Award: Dylan Hawken

Dustyn Birkhof was voted as the 2026 fan favourite after an incredible season that included many many moments, including scoring a game winning goal against the eventual champion six nations chiefs (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers via david pickering)

And with the awards handed out, another summer of Peterborough Century 21 Lakers lacrosse is now officially in the books.

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Petes Battle Back From Early Deficit But Fall 6-3 to Ottawa on Saturday Night

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes erased a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the second period, but the Ottawa 67's scored four times in the third to hand the Petes a 6-3 loss Saturday night at the Memorial Centre.

Petes goaltender Owen Nelson makes a save on saturday as defenceman Jacob xu and ottawa forward spencer bowes look on from in front of the net (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via kenneth anderson)

Ottawa opened the scoring just over four minutes into the game when Spencer Bowes found the back of the net, then added another from Jaiden Newton with 32 seconds left in the opening period to take a 2-0 lead into the intermission.

The Petes responded in the second.

Adam Levac got Peterborough on the board midway through the period, assisted by captain Carson Cameron and Grayden Strohack. Leon Kolarik then tied the game 2-2 on the power play late in the frame, with Adam Novotný and Levac picking up the assists.

The Petes and 67's headed to the second intermission tied 2-2.

Ottawa regained the lead early in the third when Theo Avila scored, and Andrew Laurin added a power-play goal just past the midway point of the period to make it 4-2.

The Petes weren't done. Novotny cut the deficit to one on the power play with just over two minutes remaining, assisted by Cooper Dennis and Kolarik.

Ottawa added two empty-net goals in the final minute, including Bowes' second of the night and Jack Johnson's first, to seal the 6-3 win.

Petes Scoring: Adam Levac (1G, 1A), Leon Kolarik (1G, 1A), Adam Novotny (1G, 1A), Cooper Dennis (1A), Carson Cameron (1A), Grayden Strohack (1A)

Owen Nelson made 25 saves on 29 shots for the Petes while Jaeden Nelson picked the win for Ottawa with 30 saves on 33 shots.

The Petes went 2-for-1 on the power play, while Ottawa went 1-for-3.

The loss drops Peterborough to 1-4 on the season with their next game set for 7pm on Thursday, October, 1st, against the Erie Otters at the PMC.

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Three Peterborough Lakers Selected In the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft

Three Peterborough Lakers are headed to the big stage as Nick Crowley, Frank Coyle and Brendan Boyle have been selected in the National Lacrosse League’s 2026 Entry Level Draft on Thursday night.

Boyle (pictured) played 12 games for the Peterborough Lakers this season, earning one assists. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Crowley was the first Laker taken off the board, taken 12th overall by the Halifax Thunderbirds. He joins fellow Lakers Thomas Hoggarth, Dustyn Birkhof, Jake Withers, Colton Armstrong and play-by-play announcer Pete Dalliday.

The left defenceman was ranked 13th of the top 50 prospects by Inside Lacrosse’s analyst (and Peterborough native) Stephen Stamp. According to Stamp’s column, he cited Crowley as a “rugged, skilled and effectively nasty defender who is going to make an NLL team more than happy to wait a year to add him to the active roster.”

Crowley opted to stay at Rutgers University for his fifth season after leaving Princeton. He played in 44 games in four seasons with the club.

Coyle was selected 44th overall in the fourth round by the Rochester Knighthawks. He will see familiar faces in fellow Lakers Brad McCulley, Matt Gilray, Drew Hutchinson, Ryan Lanchbury and Adam Thistlethwaite.

The right defenceman had finished his junior season with Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. He also played 44 career games for Hamilton, scoring 59 goals and 44 assists.

Stamp ranked him 43rd among the top 50 prospects, citing him as ‘gritty and smart.’ “Coyle is a fairly typical Peterborough lacrosse player. He plays the game the right way, is active on and off the ball and can contribute to the running game,” wrote Stamp.

Just eight picks later, the Georgia Swarm took Lakers defenceman Brendan Boyle 52nd overall as the first pick of the fifth round. He joins former Laker and Peterborough native Carter Page, Laker Ben Trumble and fellow Laker and Curve Lake First Nation’s Deacon Knott, who was recently taken by the Swarm in this year’s Dispersal draft.

Boyle played 12 games for the Lakers this season, netting one assist. Before Peterborough, he spent three seasons at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisc., playing 39 games.

Stamp was ranked 45th among the top 50 prospects in Stamp’s column. “He plays a simple game predicated on making it difficult for opponents to get to good scoring areas, and he does so effectively,” Stamp mentioned.

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City of Peterborough Open Sponsorship Opportunities For Morrow Park Ball Diamond

The City of Peterborough has made sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and corporations for its upgraded ball diamond at Morrow Park.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Upgrades include transforming the ball diamond into a Premier/Level A diamond with a tension-netting mesh backstop and screens, new dugouts, outfield and line fencing, batting cages, irrigation, accessible aluminum bleachers with a media box and sports field lighting for consistent light levels across the ball diamond. 

Construction began in July and is expected to be finished by spring next year.

The City of Peterborough is looking for a sponsor interested in securing naming rights for the upgraded ball diamond. 

Naming rights may include incorporating a corporate or business name into the ball diamond's name. It may also include branding, signage, backstop and fence signs, scoreboard recognition, wayfinding, exterior visibility and participant and spectator areas.  

The City is also seeking an outdoor digital sign operator interested in supplying, installing, operating and managing a two-sided digital advertising display at Morrow Park that would face Lansdowne Street East and West.  

The proposed display will include commercial advertisements, community messaging, event information, along with other City-approved content, with an option to build in an integrated scoreboard facing the new baseball diamond.   

Those interested should send submissions to Scott Elliott, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, at selliott@peterborough.ca by Oct. 16. 

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Watermain Fitting Repaired at Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive

Repairs to a water main on Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive were completed on Thursday evening.

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.

A water main fitting failed at a construction site, causing water to spray into the air. 

Water Services responded to the site, shut down the water main and completed repairs. 

No customers were affected and water quality was not impacted. 

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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Peterborough Man Arrested For Impaired Driving Going 26 Km/H Over The Limit With An Open Container of Alcohol

A 60-year-old Peterborough man is facing speeding and impaired charges after going 26 km/h over the limit with an open container of alcohol on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit received complaints about speeding vehicles in the area of Airport Road and Beardsmore Road. 

At roughly 10:05 p.m., an officer on a traffic detail, responding to those complaints, recorded a vehicle going 76 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and, while speaking to the driver, noticed signs of impairment and an open container of alcohol.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Speeding (Highway Traffic Act)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused was also issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 3.

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Downtown Peterborough Restaurant La Hacienda Receives Major Recognition in Ottawa for Authentic Mexican Cuisine

By Scott Arnold

A Peterborough restaurant was honoured with a recognition from the Ambassador of Mexico for its work celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine and culture.

La Hacienda founder sandra lennox (left) was presented with the Sello M recognition during a celebration of Mexico’s Independence at the residence of the Mexican Ambassador in Ottawa. (photo via instagram @lahaciendaptbo)

La Hacienda was recently presented with the Sello M, an official recognition for authentic Mexican cuisine abroad, during a celebration of Mexico’s Independence at the residence of the Mexican Ambassador in Ottawa.

The award was presented by Mexico’s Ambassador to Canada, Carlos Manuel Joaquín González, recognizing La Hacienda’s commitment to preserving and sharing Mexican ingredients, techniques and culinary traditions.

La Hacienda found sandra lennox (middle) received the Sello m at a ceremony in ottawa (photo via instagram @lahaciendaptbo)

Sello M is presented through Mexican embassies and consulates around the world in collaboration with Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Academy of Gastronomy.

For La Hacienda founder Sandra Lennox, the recognition marks more than 20 years of bringing the flavours and traditions of Mexico to Peterborough.

Sandra was joined in Ottawa by Anna Karina, representing the La Hacienda team, and her daughter Tiffany Lennox, representing the family that has supported her throughout the restaurant’s journey.

The restaurant says the recognition is a reflection of the many people who have been part of La Hacienda over the years, along with the customers who have supported the business and allowed it to continue sharing Mexican culture in Peterborough.

La Hacienda on Hunter Street in Downtown Peterborough (photo by Scott Arnold)

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Matty Buller Releases First Solo Single “Sundresses & Cowboy Boots”

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough-area musician and radio personality Matty Buller has released his first solo single, giving listeners a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP.

Matty Buller, known locally for his work in radio, music and as the public address announcer for Peterborough Lakers home games, has released “Sundresses & Cowboy Boots,” the first single from his upcoming solo EP. (photo via facebook @matty.buller)

“Sundresses & Cowboy Boots” is out today, September 25th, marking Buller’s first release as a solo artist.

Based in the Peterborough area, Buller is known locally as a musician, MC and on-air personality with KX 105 New Country FM. He’s also a familiar voice at the Memorial Centre as the public address announcer for Peterborough Lakers home games.

For the new single, Buller handles the guitars, bass and vocals himself, with Callan Brown adding organ to the track.

“Sundresses & Cowboy Boots” is also the title track of Buller’s debut solo EP, which will be released on November 21st. The EP is also being pressed on vinyl.

You can listen to “Sundresses & Cowboy Boots” on YouTube or find it on your preferred music platform.

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