Canada and the City of Peterborough Jointly Invest Over $7.5 Million In Little Lake Loop

The City of Peterborough and the federal government will complete a new segment of the Little Lake Loop through a joint investment of more than $7.5 million, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The investment helps complete the 4.46-kilometre multi-use trail as part of the Little Lake Master Plan. The Loop is vital to the City’s cycling and pedestrian network and helps to connect residents and visitors to businesses, parks and major tourism destinations.

“The Little Lake Loop is part of a long-term vision that will help make Peterborough a more connected, active, and beautiful place to live,” said Emma Harrison, Peterborough-Kawartha MP. “I am grateful for the federal government’s support for multi-use trails across the country, which strengthens communities and improves people’s lives. I’m pleased to see funding support this important project for Peterborough – a project residents have long advocated for and care deeply about.”

The Little Lake Loop is currently 2.34 kilometres long and this project will extend it by another 1.15 kilometres along Crescent Street and Haggart Street.

This trail segment will include 250 metres of lakeside pedestrian paths, 600 metres of two-way cycle tracks, 860 metres of sidewalk and 350 metres of multi-use paths and a Woonerf or shared streetscape. The plan also includes landscaping, plantings, shade structures and seating areas.

"Completing another segment of the Little Lake Loop is an important step toward creating a more connected and accessible trail network in Peterborough,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This investment will provide more opportunities for residents and visitors to walk, cycle and enjoy the natural beauty of Little Lake, while connecting people to our parks, businesses and tourism destinations. We’re pleased to see this vision continue to take shape and to invest in infrastructure that will serve our community for years to come.”

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Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre Remains Open During HVAC Upgrades

The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre remains open during upgrades to its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system beginning Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-December. Access to certain spaces will be limited on a rolling basis as the improvements are made.

The universal changeroom adjacent to the pool will close starting Friday and reopen on Oct. 24. Men’s and women’s changerooms (adjacent to the pool and on the west side of the building) remain open and will be temporarily available to users of all ages. The patient transfer lift is temporarily unavailable during this time; however, the water wheelchair and pool lift will remain in service.

Starting Oct. 24, and in line with Fleming College’s schedule reading break, work will begin in the Fleming changerooms and officials’ rooms. The changerooms will reopen on Nov. 2.

From Nov.9 to 29, construction will commence on the fitness centre. Partial access to areas of the fitness centre not actively under construction will remain available.

The women’s changeroom adjacent to the pool will close on Nov. 29 and reopen on Dec. 10. During this period, users can access the universal changeroom or use the changerooms on the west side of the building.

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One City Overnight Shelter Temporary Relocated to Admiralty Building During Flooring Repairs

One City Peterborough programs at the Trinity Community Hub will be affected by the facility's closure while flooring is replaced with the overnight shelter program temporarily relocated to the Admiralty building at Peterborough Naval Memorial Park.

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The relocation is from Thursday to Oct. 19, operating from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.

One City daytime programs at Trinity Community Hub, including the daytime drop-in centre, will be temporarily suspended until Oct. 19.

Overnight parking at the Peterborough Naval Memorial Park is prohibited while the temporary overnight shelter is operational.

Food programs

• The Salvation Army, 219 Simcoe St., offers a daily take-away breakfast program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday.

• All Saints’ Church, 235 Rubidge St., offers a free meal on the third Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• St. Luke’s Church, 566 Armour Rd., offers a community meal every second Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St., offers a community breakfast on the third Saturday of every month beginning at 9 a.m.

Public bathrooms are available at the main branch of the Peterborough Public Library, the Peterborough Transit Terminal and Social Services at 178 Charlotte St., during operating hours.  

Public bathrooms are also available at Del Crary Park and Millennium Park seasonally.

Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at City facilities in the following locations:

• Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St.

• Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr.

• Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.

• Beavermead Park washroom facilities, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.

• Rogers Cove washroom facilities, 131 Maria St.

• Bonnerworth Park washroom facilities, 560 McDonnel St.  

Water bottles can also be refilled inside the following City facilities during hours of operation:

• Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St.

• Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.

• Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsmen Way

• Social Services office, 178 Charlotte St.

• Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.

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New Series Called Drive PTBO Launches With a Friendly Game of Mini Golf

By Scott Arnold

There’s a new way to explore Peterborough and the surrounding area with PTBOCanada. Drive PTBO, powered by Peterborough Mitsubishi, is a new video series where Dan Choate and Scott Arnold hit the road to check out local businesses, attractions and the people who make Peterborough such a great place to live.

drive ptbo with dan and scott, powered by peterborough mitsubishi will feature new episodes twice a month, showcasing place and people around peterborough. In this episode, dan and scott visit the little mini golf co.

Each episode will take them somewhere different around the community, with a few friendly competitions along the way.

The series will feature two new episodes each month, released on Wednesdays.

For the first episode, Dan and Scott head to The Little Mini Golf Co., where an 18-hole course brings Peterborough and the Kawarthas to life through holes inspired by local places, history and landmarks.

And, of course, the visit wouldn't be complete without a little competition.

Check out the first episode of Drive PTBO below.

Want Dan and Scott to visit your business? Or have any idea of where they should go next? Send PTBOCanada a message and let us know!

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Five Peterborough Connections on the Field as Canada Opens Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship With Convincing Win Over Mexico

By Scott Arnold

Erica Evans wasted no time making an impact for Team Canada, scoring just five seconds into Tuesday’s 32-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship in Oshawa.

peterborough native erica evans had seven points in the opening game of the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship at oshawa civic fields (photo via instagram @lacrossecanada)

The Peterborough native finished the game with three goals and four assists as Canada opened the tournament with a dominant victory.

Evans was joined on the Canadian roster by two members of the Peterborough Lakers’ 2026 championship-winning team, Madalyn Baxter and Nicole Perroni.

Perroni led Canada with five goals and added three assists, while Baxter scored twice.

The Trent Excalibur have a trio of athletes playing on the Canadian roster, including the aforementioned Baxter, along with Kylea Dobson and Maggie Cuddy.

Dobson found the back of the net twice in the win, while Cuddy scored four goals.

For anyone trying to add that up right now, the local connections combined for 16 goals and seven assists.

Canada returns to action on Friday at 7:30pm against Jamaica at Oshawa Civic Fields. Anyone who can’t make it to the game can watch it online through World Lacrosse TV.

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Goaltender Owen Nelson Leaves Peterborough Petes and the OHL for NCAA Scholarship

By Scott Arnold

After a couple days of social media speculation, the rumours surrounding Owen Nelson were confirmed Tuesday, with the Peterborough Petes goaltender leaving the team for an NCAA opportunity.

less than two weeks into the regular season the petes have lost goaltender owen nelson to the ncaa (photo courtesy of the peterborough petes, via kenneth Anderson)

Nelson has accepted a scholarship to play NCAA Division I hockey at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Minnesota native joined the Petes as a free agent from the USHL's Tri-City Storm and had quickly established himself in Peterborough's crease. He started three of the team's first five games this season, including Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Ottawa 67's.

His departure leaves the Petes with Masen Johnston and Luka Gelinas as their current goaltending options.

Johnston has started two games this season, while Gelinas has yet to appear in an OHL regular-season game.

Nelson's departure comes as the NCAA has opened its doors to Canadian Hockey League players following a rule change in 2024 that made CHL players eligible to play NCAA hockey.

The Petes are 1-4 to start the 2026-27 season and return to action Thursday, October 1st against the Erie Otters at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

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Douro-Dummer Officially Breaks Ground On Joint Public Works and Firehall Facility

The shovels have hit the dirt as the Township of Douro-Dummer officially broke ground on its new joint Public Works and Firehall facility on Tuesday afternoon.

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According to Heather Watson, Douro-Dummer mayor, the new facility combines Public Works and Fire Services operations to provide improved space for municipal vehicles, equipment, staff and emergency response operations.

“Our community has been waiting for this building since 2011,” she said. “It will be home to our Warsaw fire stationa nd where our Public Works crews head out from each day to keep our roads safe. Today, we break ground on a facility every resident in Douro-Dummer will count on.”

Township Council approved the Joint Public Works/Firehall project at a Special Council meeting on June 11. The construction contract was subsequently awarded to Taskforce Engineering, with Cambium Engineering serving as the Township’s project manager. Council passed the necessary agreements and financing by-laws at the Regular Council Meeting on Aug. 4.

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Site clearing has begun, with construction in its early stages. Upcoming work includes underground stormwater management infrastructure and building footings.

During the design process, the Township and project team say they have reduced construction costs while maintaining facility functionality. To date, approved design changes have saved $225,350, with the potential for additional savings as site planning and landscaping are finalized.

Council has also approved adding in-floor radiant heating in the Public Works portion of the facility. The $184,000 investment, plus HST, will be funded through the aforementioned project savings.

The in-floor heating system will provide several operational benefits in the Public Works areas of the building, including melting snow and ice tracked in by Township vehicles, improving drying conditions, reducing heat loss in large vehicle bays, and protecting heating infrastructure from potential damage caused by heavy equipment. The system will also allow for different temperature zones within the facility to support efficient day-to-day operations.

Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of November 2027.

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Trent University and PRHC Launch New Research Grant to Honour Former Late Health Centre Director

Trent University and Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) launched the Natalie Beavis Collaborative Research Grant – a new funding initiative designed to strengthen applied research partnerships and accelerate real-world impact across both institutions, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

The Grant is named after the late Natalie Beavis, a Trent alumna and former PRHC Director who passed away on Dec. 17.

The program provides up to $21,525 in total funding, including $14,025 in cash support and $5,000 to $7,500 in matching funds through Mitacs Accelerate or Business Strategy Internship (BSI) programs. Projects will be supported for up to 12 months, with embedded student research trainees engaged for four-to-six-month internships, ensuring a strong focus on mentorship and experiential learning.

“This grant is a meaningful way to honour Natalie and the spirit of collaboration she embodied,” said Evan Lyons, PRHC executive vice president of digital services, strategy and transformation. “By bringing together researchers, clinicians, and students, PRHC and Trent are building on the momentum of our recent Collider event and taking the next step toward a more connected and impactful research ecosystem.” 

The initiative builds directly on the PRHC x Trent Collider event held earlier this year. It brought together over 100 clinicians, researchers and faculty members to share current projects, spark new ideas, build relationships and lay the groundwork for initiatives such as this grant to translate ideas into action.

Eligible projects must include collaborators from both Trent University and PRHC, involve at least one research trainee and demonstrate clear impact beyond academia, such as improvements in healthcare delivery, operational insight, policy relevance, or innovation potential. Applications will be reviewed by a committee representing both organizations according to Dr. Tana Allen, Trent University vice-president of research and innovation.

“The healthcare needs of our region and the province require greater contributions of highly educated and experienced professionals,” she said. “Our partnership with PRHC enables faculty to contribute research expertise to improve care and facilitates professional opportunities for students to prepare to work in the field. This grant is a fitting tribute to Natalie Beavis and her belief in the impact of collaboration.”

In addition to the grant, PRHC and Trent have also recently launched a new Research Community of Practice – a forum for ongoing knowledge exchange, collaboration, and development of future projects.

The grant is now open for submissions, with a deadline of this Friday at 5 p.m.

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The NHL Season Starts Tonight: 14 Peterborough Connections You Should Know

By Scott Arnold

The 2026-27 NHL season gets underway Tuesday night, with a number of former Peterborough Petes and Peterborough natives listed on season opening rosters across the league.

after suiting up for the flyers their final nine regular season games last season, and ten playoff games, peterborough native porter martone is getting set for his official rookie year (photo via X, formerly twitter, @nhlflyers)

There are 14 players with Peterborough ties entering the new NHL season, including eight former Petes and six players who were born in or have strong Peterborough ties.

Former Petes

Brennan Othmann - Calgary Flames

Othmann won an OHL championship with the Petes in 2023. He spent last season between the New York Rangers and their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, before being traded to Calgary in March.

He is on the Flames' opening-night roster this season.

Season opener: Thursday, October 1st at 9pm vs. the Seattle Kraken

Jordan Staal - Carolina Hurricanes

Staal won an OHL championship with the Petes in 2006 and has gone on to become the captain of the Hurricanes.

This will be his 21st NHL season. Staal has been with Carolina since 2012 and helped the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup last season, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Season opener: Tuesday, September 29th at 5pm vs. the Florida Panthers

Nick Lardis - Chicago Blackhawks

Lardis played parts of two seasons with the Petes from 2021 to 2023 before being traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

He spent last season between the Blackhawks and their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, and is on Chicago's opening-night roster.

Season opener: Tuesday, September 29th at 10pm vs. the Vegas Golden Knights

Zach Bogosian - Minnesota Wild

Bogosian played two seasons with the Petes from 2006 to 2008.

He is entering his 19th NHL season and his fourth with Minnesota after re-signing with the Wild this summer.

Season opener: Thursday, October 1st at 8pm vs. the Nashville Predators

Declan Chisholm - New Jersey Devils

Chisholm played four seasons with the Petes from 2016 to 2020.

After playing for the Washington Capitals last season, he was acquired by New Jersey in June. He is on the Devils' opening roster.

Season opener: Thursday, October 1st at 7pm vs. the Philadelphia Flyers

Nick Robertson - Pittsburgh Penguins

Robertson played three seasons with the Petes from 2017 to 2020.

His 55 goals in 46 games during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season remain one of the most impressive scoring seasons in Petes history. He joined Pittsburgh this summer after spending the past several seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.

Season opener: Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30pm vs. the Philadelphia Flyers

Mason McTavish - St. Louis Blues

McTavish played just over a season with the Petes, appearing in the 2019-20 season before the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the OHL schedule.

He returned to Peterborough for five games in 2021-22 before being traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs, who went on to win the OHL championship that season.

McTavish joined St. Louis in the offseason and is on the Blues' opening-night roster.

Season opener: Friday, October 2nd at 9pm at the Dallas Stars

Akil Thomas - Vancouver Canucks

Thomas briefly played for the Petes after being acquired from the Niagara IceDogs during the 2019-20 season.

He signed with Vancouver this summer and is listed on the Canucks' roster, but he will not be in the lineup to start the season.

Season opener: Tuesday, September 29th at 10pm vs. the Edmonton Oilers

Peterborough Natives

Porter Martone - Philadelphia Flyers

Martone was born in Peterborough and joined the Flyers late last season after completing his first NCAA season with Michigan State.

He played nine regular-season games with Philadelphia, scoring four goals and adding six assists, before appearing in 10 playoff games and recording two goals and three assists.

This will be his official rookie season, and he is the only Flyer on the opening-night roster who qualifies as a rookie.

Season opener: Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30pm vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins

Owen Tippett - Philadelphia Flyers

The Peterborough native is entering his seventh NHL season.

Tippett began his career with the Florida Panthers before joining Philadelphia, where he has spent the last four and a half seasons.

Season opener: Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30pm vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins

Vince Dunn - Seattle Kraken

Dunn is entering his 10th NHL season and sixth with Seattle after starting his career with the St. Louis Blues, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2019.

The Kraken open their season Thursday in Calgary.

Season opener: Thursday, October 1st at 9pm at the Calgary Flames

Barrett Hayton - Utah Mammoth

Hayton was selected fifth overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2018 NHL Draft before the franchise relocated to Utah.

Born in Peterborough, Hayton remains the highest-drafted Peterborough-born player in NHL history. He is on Utah's opening-night roster.

Season opener: Thursday, October 1st at 9:30pm vs. the Chicago Blackhawks

Corey Perry - Los Angeles Kings

Perry is entering his 22nd NHL season at age 41.

The Peterborough native is one of the NHL's oldest players and returns to Los Angeles after signing with the Kings this summer. He is on the team's opening-night roster.

Season opener: Wednesday, September 30th at 10pm at the Colorado Avalanche

Chase Stillman - Detroit Red Wings

Stillman played two seasons with his hometown Petes from 2021 to 2023 and was part of the team's 2023 OHL championship.

He spent last season in the AHL with the Vancouver Canucks' affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, and signed a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit this summer.

Stillman is listed on Detroit's roster but will not be in the lineup when the Red Wings open their season Friday.

Season opener: Friday, October 2nd at 6:30pm vs. the New York Rangers

From Stanley Cup winners and longtime veterans to players beginning their first full seasons in the league, there will be plenty of Peterborough storylines to follow during the 2026-27 NHL season.

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Fleming College Its Community to Share Ideas With the Integration With St. Lawrence College

Fleming College invites students, employees, alumni, community members, and industry partners to share their ideas and perspectives as planning for the upcoming integration continues.

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Since announcing their intention to integrate as equal partners in April, Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say they have worked to create a stronger, more sustainable institution that can best serve students, faculty, staff, employers and local communities for years to come. According to a press release, the primary objective is to increase access to education for current and future students while better aligning programs and capacity with local and regional labour market needs.

To support this work, the colleges have developed a structured engagement program that gives people opportunities to share input throughout the integration process. Those looking to submit comments and suggestions are encouraged to email integration@flemingcollege.ca. Feedback can also be shared through a series of short, rotating survey questions available at flemingcollege.ca/integration. Survey links will also be shared via social media and on digital display boards across campuses. All responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared publicly.

“Feedback from the people who know our colleges best is an important contribution to the integration planning process,” said Dr. Theresa Knott, Fleimg interim president. This is an opportunity to better understand what people value most about each institution, while we work toward our shared goal of expanding student access to unique academic programs and pathways, as well as research and work-integrated learning opportunities.”

Engagement will continue as the integration moves forward and Fleming will share additional opportunities to provide input in the weeks and months ahead.

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