OLG Makes Second-Quarter Payment of Over $738,000 to The City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its second-quarter payment of $738,269 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Wednesday.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.4 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The second quarter ran from July 1 to Sept. 30. During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), Peterborough has received $1,453,820. Since Shorelines opened in October 2018, Peterborough has received $19,200,156.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site, as stated in a press release. 

“OLG’s Municipality Contribution Agreement provides Peterborough with a share of local casino revenue to invest and enhance our community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “Gaming facilities generate economic activity, support local jobs and investment and provide revenue that helps fund priorities that are important to the people of Ontario.”

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Temporary Downtown Patios To Be Removed On Nov. 2

Temporary downtown patios will be removed starting Nov. 2 to prepare sidewalks and roads for winter snow-clearing operations. 

This was the seventh summer the City implemented temporary changes to downtown public spaces to allow more patio and pedestrian space.  Photo by Jordan Cooper.

Restaurants and other businesses with temporary patios on city-owned land, including sidewalks and on-street parking next to their businesses, should remove all patio furniture by the end of the day on Nov. 1.  

The expanded patio spaces were installed in May. During patio season, the city temporarily transformed Hunter Street West between George Street North and Aylmer Street into a one-lane, one-way street to add more patio and pedestrian space in the café district.   

With the removal of the expanded patio areas, Hunter Street West between George Street North and Aylmer Street will return to a two-lane, two-way street.   

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Crestwood Student Charged After Allegedly Uttered Threats While Holding a Rock; School Goes Into Lockdown During Incident

A 12-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges after allegedly uttering threats with a rock at Crestwood Intermediate School on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly noon, officers were called to Crestwood about a disturbance. They located a student making verbal threats and holding a large rock. To ensure the safety of all students, the officer put the school into lockdown. The student was taken into custody and the lockdown was lifted.  No one was injured in the incident.  

The student was arrested and charged with: 

• Mischief 

• Utter threats cause death or bodily harm

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 30. 

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of a young person cannot be released.

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Discover Peterborough’s Military History on a Walking Tour of Little Lake Cemetery

By Scott Arnold

From a soldier who enlisted in the American Civil War under his brother’s name to a local woman who rose to the rank of colonel, Little Lake Cemetery holds some remarkable stories of military service.

Col. John Wesley Miller enlisted in the American Civil War in 1861 using his older brother’s name because he was underage. After being captured at the Battle of Gettysburg, he later joined the Peterborough Rifles. His story is among those featured in Trent Valley Archives’ upcoming walking tour of Little Lake Cemetery. (photo provided by trent valley archives)

On November 8th, Trent Valley Archives will host its final walking tour of the season, led by historian Don Willcock, exploring the lives of Peterborough residents who served in conflicts ranging from the War of 1812 to the Second World War.

Among the stories is Col. John Wesley Miller, who enlisted in the American Civil War in 1861 while underage, using his brother’s name. He was captured at the Battle of Gettysburg before later joining the Peterborough Rifles.

The tour will also feature Agnes Campbell Neill, who served during the Second World War and rose to become Matron-in-Chief and a colonel, as well as brothers Harry and Heber Rogers, who were taken prisoner during the First World War. One brother was even falsely reported dead in 1915, though both survived the war.

The tour begins at 2pm and runs rain or shine. Tickets cost $20 per person, with advance registration and payment required. Space is limited.

Tickets are available at trentvalleyarchives.com/events, by calling 705-745-4404 or emailing admin@trentvalleyarchives.com.

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Petes Trade Thanasi Marentette to Hometown Windsor Spitfires

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes have traded defenceman Thanasi Marentette to the Windsor Spitfires in exchange for a 10th-round pick in the 2030 OHL Priority Selection.

19-year-old Petes defenceman thanasi marentette was traded to the windsor spitfires on Tuesday in exchange for a 10th round draft pick (photo by scott arnold)

The deal, announced Tuesday, October 20th by Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke, sends Marentette to his hometown team after parts of three seasons in Peterborough.

Originally selected by the Petes in the 10th round, 196th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, the Windsor native has appeared in 72 games with Peterborough, recording two assists.

Marentette also made an impact away from the ice through Marentette’s Mission, a community initiative he launched in November 2025. His efforts earned him the Petes’ 2026 Gary Dalliday Award for Community Service.

“I want to thank Thanasi for everything he’s done for the Petes and the city of Peterborough over the last couple of years,” said Oke. “He’s been a very hard worker, both on and off the ice, and has done a lot for the community through Marentette’s Mission. We wish him the best as he joins his hometown team in Windsor.”

The Windsor Spitfire will be in town on November 5th for their only visit of the season.

Meantime, Peterborough is back on the ice Thursday, October 22nd, hosting the Oshawa Generals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre to open the OHL’s annual Rivalry Week. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05pm.

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A New Place to Find Your Petes Gear: Team Merchandise Now Available at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street

By Scott Arnold

From hats and t-shirts to mini sticks and bar accessories, Petes fans can now find their favourite team’s merchandise at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West, bringing a little more of Peterborough’s hockey identity into the community.

Mark Million, Peterborough Petes Director of Merchandise and Community Growth, and Kelly Parsons of Canadian Tire stand alongside the new Petes merchandise display at the Lansdowne Street West location. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

For a hockey town like Peterborough, the Peterborough Petes are woven into the fabric of the community. Now, fans have another convenient place to find their favourite team’s merchandise, with a new display at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West.

The partnership brings the team’s merchandise into one of the city’s familiar retail destinations, giving fans an opportunity to pick up their favourite gear while shopping for everyday essentials. It also means visitors coming to Peterborough for hockey tournaments and other events can find Petes merchandise without having to make a separate trip to the team store.

For Mark Million, Petes Director of Merchandise and Community Growth and the Ontario Hockey League’s Retailer of the Year, the opportunity represents more than another place to sell t-shirts and hats. It is another way to bring the team closer to the community that has supported it for generations.

“We’re a community-based club, so being able to show our wares at Canadian Tire is a real positive for us on the business side, but certainly on the Petes Hockey community side,” said Million. “The more places you can see the Petes Hockey, the better off we all are.”

Petes fans can now find a selection of team merchandise at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The idea came together through a connection between Million and Ralph Moulton, the associate dealer and owner of the Canadian Tire on Lansdowne, and longtime Petes season ticket holder. With an introduction from Petes scouting staff member Dan Larmer, the conversation turned into an opportunity to bring the team’s merchandise into the store.

Million said Moulton was generous with the amount of space provided for the merchandise, helping create a display that makes the Petes a visible part of the store’s hockey section.

“We’re super fortunate to have Canadian Tire,” said Million. “I’m not sure that there’s another retailer in the country that is more hockey than Canadian Tire.”

From t-shirts for fans of all ages to hats, there are plenty of ways to show your support for the Peterborough Petes. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

That connection makes the partnership a natural fit for both sides. Canadian Tire has a long-standing presence in the community, while the Petes remain one of Peterborough’s most recognizable sporting institutions.

For Kelly Parsons of Canadian Tire, having the team’s merchandise in the store is another way to support local hockey while making it easier for fans to show their colours.

“We love to be part of the community,” said Parsons. “We do a lot of community work throughout the city and it’s just really great to be part of the Petes community.”

6. The new display brings Petes merchandise into the hockey section at Canadian Tire, giving fans another convenient place to shop for team gear. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The display offers a range of merchandise for fans of all ages, including toddler, youth and adult t-shirts, hats, mini sticks, bar mats and vacuum-sealed mugs. Million said the selection mirrors the assortment available at the Petes store at the Memorial Centre, with fresh merchandise already brought in to replenish the display.

The prices are also expected to match those at the Petes store, with Canadian Tire following the team’s suggested retail pricing.

One of the biggest advantages is accessibility. While the Petes store operates during the day, Canadian Tire is open seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, giving fans more opportunities to pick up merchandise outside the team store’s regular hours.

“If you’re already here at Canadian Tire and you’re getting your things, I mean, the MM Centre is the destination,” said Million. “But yeah, seven days a week and 7am to 10pm. That’s not something for us. You’re here, you’re already picking up a few other things. Throw a Petes item in the cart for sure.”

There is also something meaningful about seeing the Petes represented in a place that welcomes people from across the region. Whether it is a local family shopping for the week or a visiting team in town for a tournament, the merchandise adds a distinctly Peterborough touch to the experience.

Million hopes that presence will continue to grow through relationships with other local businesses, extending the Petes’ reach beyond the arena and into more corners of the community.

Petes merchandise, including mini sticks, mugs and other fan favourites, now available at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

For a team whose identity is so closely tied to Peterborough, those connections matter. The Petes are part of the city’s sporting history, but their place in the community is built just as much through everyday interactions as it is through what happens on the ice.

Having their merchandise available at Canadian Tire is another opportunity for people to celebrate that connection, whether they are heading to the Memorial Centre for a game or simply picking up a few things around town.

And for other local businesses interested in being part of that effort, Million has an open invitation.

“If you are a retailer in Peterborough, you are a business in Peterborough or surrounding area and you have an interest in Peterborough Petes merchandise, we’d love to have a call,” he said.

Businesses can contact Million at MMILLION@GoPetesGo.com to discuss potential opportunities.

For now, Petes fans can find the team’s merchandise at Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West, adding another stop in Peterborough where the city’s hockey pride is on full display.

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Fleming College Encourages the Public to Drop In For Its Open House

The public is invited to explore Fleming College during two Open House events this fall at its Sutherland and Frost Campuses.

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Fleming will showcase its industry-recognized programs and hands-on learning opportunities on Oct. 30 at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough and on Nov. 7 at the Frost Campus in Lindsay, the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy (EOETA) in Norwood, and the Haliburton Campus.

The Sutherland Campus Open House runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers programming that combines morning academic sessions with afternoon interactive experiences. The Peterborough Humane Society is also open during this time for those interested in learning about Fleming’s Veterinary Technician program. 

The Open House at the Frost Campus, Haliburton Campus, and EOETA runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features guided campus tours, information sessions, and hands-on demonstrations.

At all locations, visitors can tour campus facilities and residences, meet faculty and current students, and connect with support areas including Financial Aid, Student Success, Indigenous Student Services, Residence, Accessible Education Services, Athletics and Recreation, Health Services, and Career Services. Admissions and student recruitment staff will also be on hand to offer one-on-one advising and on-the-spot application assistance.

Register for Fall Open House today at flemingcollege.ca/myopenhouse.

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Peterborough Police Service Introduces Public Computer Kiosk For Online Reporting

The Peterborough Police Service offers a public computer kiosk in the station lobby for online reporting.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Community members can use it to file an online report.  It is designed to help those who don’t have easy access to a computer, the internet or a mobile device, or may need assistance. If a member of the public comes to the police station to report a matter that is best reported online, they can use this kiosk at the front counter to do so immediately.

“As a Service, we want to make accessing the online reporting portal as easy as possible and this is another way we can do that in our community,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief.

Online reports can be filed for the following incidents:

• Graffiti

• Trespassing

• Fraud/Cybercrime

• Traffic Violation

• Lost/Stolen Plates (s)

• Lost/Misplaced Property

• Hate Motivated Crime/Incident

• Vehicle Damage/Vandalism

• Property Damage/Vandalism

• Break and Enter to Shed/Detached Garage

• Theft of Bicycle

• Shoplifting/Theft from Retail Location

• Theft from Vehicle (or Attempted)

• Theft (or Attempted Theft)

• School Bus Violations

• Harassing Communications

• Add information to an existing report

The Online Reporting Portal remains available.

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TELUS Cup Legacy Fund Supports Hockey For City of Peterborough

More kids can participate in skating and hockey programs in the City of Peterborough through the City’s TELUS Cup Legacy Fund.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The TELUS Cup Legacy Fund provides financial assistance to help make hockey more accessible. The Legacy Fund can also provide participants with hockey equipment to remove barriers to playing the game, with more than $7,000 worth of equipment available, including helmets, protective equipment, and skates.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements under the City’s recreation subsidy guidelines.

The TELUS Cup took place in Peterborough from April 20 to 26. It brought some of Canada's best U18 men’s hockey players to Peterborough for seven days of high-action hockey at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The organizing committee focused on creating opportunities for the community to be part of the TELUS Cup experience. Initiatives included TELUS Cup Fan Skates, participation in the Peterborough Santa Claus Parade, Parent and Tot Skates with the TELUS Cup, a TELUS Cup Ball Hockey Tournament, and the Hockey Canada Dreams Come True program.

With the tournament now complete, the focus has shifted to ensuring its impact continues through the TELUS Cup Legacy Fund.

If you need help with a subsidy application, email rec@peterborough.ca or call 705-742-0050.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Whelans Flooring, Selwyn Township and The Venue

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Congratulations to Whelans Flooring as they recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary!

Over the years, they have grown to become the premier retail flooring store in Peterborough, Lindsay and the Kawarthas. In the last few years Whelan's has also picked up several awards, most recently the 2019 Service Sector Excellence award at the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce awards. For more information, you can visit: whelansflooring.com

Selwyn Township recently launched their Meet Selwyn video series showcasing the businesses, attractions, and experiences that make Selwyn a great place to visit and encourage people to eat, stay, and explore local.

You can check out that video series by going to: youtube.com/SelwynTownship

Congratulations to The Venue who recently celebrated five years of family ownership under Keven and April Sendel.

The Venue is Peterborough’s Premier Event space in the heart of downtown, hosting events from weddings to concerts to conferences and more! The celebration on Oct. 14 highlighted their continued commitment to hosting memorable events. For more information you can visit: venueptbo.ca

This Thursday is the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala! We look forward to celebrating with you and highlighting this year’s recipients at Kawartha Downs – congratulations to all the nominees and thank you to all the businesses who work hard to make Peterborough and the Kawarthas such a great place to live, work, play, and do business.

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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