Large Item Pickup Fees Waived for 2026: As part of the "Clean Streets #Peterborough” initiative, the city has officially launched a pilot program waiving all fees for large household item pickup for the remainder of the year. Collections must be booked in advance online or via phone, offering residents an easier way to dispose of heavy waste over 30 lbs.
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Jesse Rowe Convicted of Second-Degree Murder: A #Peterborough jury found Jesse Rowe guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated assault following a violent confrontation on Sept. 6, 2023, at the Queen’s Court apartments on Simcoe Street. The incident left Cynara Lewis, 27, dead from a chest stab wound and Daycota Csiszar seriously injured. Rowe erupted in angry outbursts at the jury and Csiszar after the verdict was read. A sentencing submission date will be set next week; second-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with parole eligibility to be determined between 10 and 25 years.
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The Great Canadian Cheese Festival Debuts This Weekend: A major summer tourism draw is landing directly in our backyard. City and county organizers officially announced yesterday that the prestigious #GreatCanadianCheeseFestival will make its local debut this upcoming weekend. Bringing artisan cheesemakers, local wineries, and craft breweries into a centralized hub, the landmark event is expected to draw significant artisan food traffic from across the surrounding townships, giving a strong early-June boost to the hospitality sector.
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Warrant Issued for Downtown Shooting Suspect: The Bancroft OPP have officially issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old male suspect from the Greater Toronto Area following a brazen shooting in downtown #Bancroft late Saturday afternoon (June 6). Just before 5:00 PM, emergency units rushed to a parking lot at the corner of Bridge Street and Hastings Street North following multiple calls of shots fired. The suspect was seen fleeing the area on a bicycle. Shortly after, a male victim arrived at North Hastings Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The teenage suspect faces eight criminal charges, including assault with a weapon, reckless discharge of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon. While police state this was an isolated incident, the Bancroft Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services are aggressively continuing the search and appealing for public dashcam footage.
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Cumberland Avenue Shed Break-In: A 36-year-old #Peterborough man appeared in custody Monday following an on-site arrest near Cumberland Avenue and Water Street. A homeowner reviewing security footage caught the suspect entering a closed shed and attempting to hotwire a motorcycle. He was intercepted by police a short distance away and hit with charges of Break and Enter, Theft Under $5,000, and Breach of Probation after officers recovered a large quantity of pills and wire cutters during his arrest.
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City Endorses New Tourism Strategy: #Peterborough City Council has officially endorsed the "Discover Peterborough" tourism growth strategy to guide destination marketing from 2026 to 2030. The approval moved forward despite some council pushback regarding the lack of a completed, overarching economic development master plan.
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Peterborough #Musicfest Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon: Sponsors gathered at Del Crary Park on Tuesday afternoon for a thank-you luncheon. The contributions allow the festival to offer free summer concerts on Wednesday and Saturday nights, starting June 27 with Gowan. Local musician Irish Millie (with her father Murray Shadgett) performed and is scheduled to open the season on the Future Sound Series stage
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#Peterborough City Council Endorses Community Safety and Well-being Plan (CSWB): City councillors unanimously endorsed an updated safety and well-being strategy. However, they raised sharp concerns that the provincial government mandates these reports under the Safer Ontario Act but provides no funding to address the findings. The report highlighted that residents feel less safe, less connected, and more insecure compared to 2022.
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Jameson Drive Development Charges Dispute Dismissed: #Peterboroughcitycouncil unanimously dismissed a complaint from property owner Brian McIlhargey (president of Bravo Awards) regarding $895,369 in development charges levied against his industrial property at 280 Jameson Dr. McIlhargey argued that successive bylaw changes unfairly removed exemptions for a second planned warehouse on his vacant land. Council ruled no error was made, and legal advice was followed. McIlhargey stated there is now a 90% chance he will have to abandon the business expansion.
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City Council Considers Slashing Residential Development Charges: #MayorJeffLeal introduced a notice of motion to cut residential development charges by 50% for a three-year period. The aggressive move aims to stimulate local housing construction and qualifies Peterborough to apply for the provincial $8.8 billion Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). The motion passed 8-2, despite some pushback from councillors regarding the tight provincial application deadline and the financial risk to municipal taxpayers if the application fails.
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#PeterboroughPetes Capitalize on Under-18 Draft: Petes General Manager Mike Oke expressed high satisfaction after securing forward Nolan Gerow (Hamilton Steel U18) with the 13th overall pick, and defenceman Cole McLennan (Upper Canada Cyclones U18) with the 33rd pick in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection draft.
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Vandals Strike La Mesita Restaurante: Restaurant owner Martin Carbajal Mendoza expressed deep gratitude for community support after a man smashed his storefront window at 247 George St. N. early Sunday morning. A 29-year-old #Peterborough man turned himself in, was identified via downtown CCTV cameras, and was charged with mischief under $5,000. He is scheduled for court on Sept. 1. Carbajal Mendoza is facing over $2,000 in repair costs and asked the community to support him by coming to try his food rather than giving cash handouts. Police Chief Stuart Betts issued a statement explaining that a 12-call backlog temporarily delayed the initial police response/
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