4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (173+ words) With students back in the classroom, new research suggests congestion and dangerous driving remain common concerns outside Ontario schools. A survey from CAA South Central Ontario found eight in 10 parents experience congestion during school drop-off and pickup times, while 84 per…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (103+ words) Regular bus operations have resumed at the Peterborough Transit Terminal following the completion of a new public art installation. The City of Peterborough says work on the project at the Simcoe Street terminal is now complete, allowing all bus bays…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (111+ words) With students preparing to return to school, Lakelands Public Health is reminding parents to take simple steps to help prevent the spread of germs and illness. Public Health nurse Roxanne Teeuwsen says that students can mitigate the spread of germs…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (157+ words) A Peterborough man is facing charges after a homeowner returned home early Sunday morning and allegedly found a stranger sleeping on his couch. Peterborough Police say officers were called to a residence in the area of Peterborough Regional Health Centre…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (259+ words) Tickets are now available for one of the Peterborough and Kawarthas business community’s biggest annual celebrations. The Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday, October 22 at Kawartha Downs. Now in its 23rd year, the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (153+ words) Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. Wednesday: Community Futures Peterborough’s Summer Company program students present the Summer Company Tradeshow. Meet young entrepreneurs and learn about their products starting at 10:30 a.m. at Community…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (179+ words) Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. Tuesday: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and Peterborough Tourism present another evening of Movies at the Park. “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010) will begin at 8 p....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) One of the most poignant days on the local calendar is approaching in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day. On August 31st at Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough, people will gather from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of remembrance, education, connection and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (290+ words) The latest Canada-U.S. trade dispute could eventually show up in the prices Canadians pay for appliances, electronics and other everyday goods. New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs took effect Aug. 22 on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute negotiations failed to produce…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (205+ words) Peterborough author David Goyette is preparing to launch his sixth book and first collection of original poetry with a free event at Showplace Performance Centre. “Coupling: A Poetic Exploration of Modern Relationships” will officially launch Thursday, September 10 in the Cogeco…...