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Demand Surges 2,000% for First Free Large Item Cleanup: A massive operational update regarding the recently launched #CleanStreets #Peterborough program. The City confirmed yesterday that residents registered more than 2,150 large household items for the initial June pickup block, completely obliterating the 2025 monthly average of just 98 items. This massive 2,000% surge follows the council’s June 1 initiative to waive the standard $60 collection fee for the remainder of 2026.
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Sage & Soul Collective Celebrates Grand Opening in #Millbrook: Expanding local lifestyle amenities on the western end of the grid, the Sage & Soul Collective officially marked its grand opening yesterday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 Union Street in Millbrook (#CavanMonaghan). Supported by Community Futures Peterborough, the wellness space combines a specialized movement studio and an artisanal micro-café highlighting "Taste of the Kawarthas" offerings—adding another great community destination to mention to incoming families looking at Cavan acreage.
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Clonsilla Convenience Store Robbery Arrest: #PeterboroughPolice deployed a conducted energy weapon (CEW) early Thursday morning to arrest a 21-year-old local man following a swift crime spree. Officers responded to a convenience store in the Clonsilla Avenue and Goodfellow Road area around 4:00 AM after a suspect threatened a clerk with a kitchen utensil. The individual fled on a bicycle and smashed windows at two other properties before being intercepted and arrested by patrol officers.
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Hellyer Spark-Plugs Wild 10-9 Lakers Comeback in Brampton: The #PeterboroughLakers moved to a 4-3 record last night, executing a spectacular third-period rally to defeat the Brampton Excelsiors 10-9 at the Brampton Memorial Arena. Late-Game Heroics: Trailing by two deep in the final frame after goals from Brampton's Mike Triolo and Curtis Ward, veteran playmaker Rob Hellyer completely put the offence on his back. Hellyer fired home two unassisted goals in under a minute to knot the match at nine. The Clincher: With just 35 seconds remaining on the clock, Hellyer delivered a brilliant pass to transition depth asset Nick DiLauro, who blasted home the game-winner from the outside to cap off a dominant six-point night for Hellyer. Between the Pipes & Floor Execution: Braedon Saris and DiLauro each finished with pairs, while Frank Coyle and Liam Patten wired home crucial coast-to-coast transition markers. Legendary netminder Nick Rose locked down the crease to secure the physical road win. Up Next: The Lakers pack the gear again this Sunday, June 21, heading down the highway for a 6:00 PM road matchup against the #CobourgKodiaks.
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Movies at the Park Returning to #QuakerFoodsSquare: The Peterborough DBIA, in partnership with the city's cultural services division, has unveiled its expanded outdoor summer line-up. Free "Movies at the Park" screenings will run every Tuesday night at Quaker Foods City Square starting July 7 with The Secret Life of Pets, followed by classics like Dirty Dancing and Jurassic Park later in the month.
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Former Constable Rogers Resignation Framework: Public clarity emerged surrounding the guilty plea of former Peterborough Police Constable Mackenzie Rogers for Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime. Chief Stuart Betts addressed community questions, confirming that while the OPP possessed a robust case to support a full trial on original breach of trust counts, accepting the plea directly guaranteed Rogers' permanent, immediate resignation from the force. This strategic resolution achieved maximum taxpayer cost-avoidance by completely bypassing a multi-year, salary-supported Community Safety and Policing Act disciplinary hearing. Rogers is remanded to an August 24 sentencing timeline.
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A preliminary municipal staff report anticipates a 6.62% increase to #Peterborough’s all-inclusive property tax rate for 2027. The increase is driven by general inflation (estimated at 15% outside of staffing), a projected 20% budget increase for Lakelands Public Health following the end of a provincial mitigation payment, a 3% increase for outside agencies and paramedics, and rising city insurance and fuel costs. Staffing costs remain unknown due to ongoing union contract negotiations. A major factor compounding the 2027 tax rate is that council previously shifted $3 million from the city's Legacy Reserve fund (from the 2021 sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc. to Hydro One) to artificially lower the 2026 tax rate. Meanwhile, staff are holding off on debt capacity adjustments until council receives a formal financing plan for the proposed $170-million downtown sport and event centre. Additionally, remediation work at the former Canadian Canoe Museum site on Park Street is on track to wrap up by midsummer to make way for a new transit garage.
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Jason Seguya, 27, has been appointed as the next chief executive officer of #UnitedWay #Peterborough&District, succeeding Jim Russell, who is retiring after nearly 15 years in the role. The formal announcement was made during a news conference at the agency's Stewart Street office. Seguya, who is moving from Ottawa, stated his clear intention to maintain the agency's existing momentum and strict focus on local poverty and homelessness rather than changing strategic directions. During Russell's tenure, the organization implemented tracking tools like the "Housing is Fundamental" reports and biennial point-in-time counts. Board chair Karen Wilson noted that Seguya was unanimously chosen in April from an initial pool of applicants across Ontario and the United States. Seguya officially takes over on July 6
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#Lakelands Public Health officials are urging regional residents to incorporate regular tick checks into their outdoor routines as climate change causes tick populations to migrate further north. Dr. Stephen McCarthy and environmental health manager Richard Ovcharovich reported during a public health board meeting that confirmed regional Lyme disease cases have risen sharply over five years, climbing from roughly 80 cases in 2022 to nearly 180 cases last year. Roughly 70% of these cases occur during June, July, and August, aligning with the nymph stage of the blacklegged tick's life cycle. Risk increases if a tick remains attached for over 24 hours, though a single dose of antibiotics within 72 hours can significantly lower early Lyme disease risks. Officials also noted rising provincial trends in other tick-borne illnesses, such as babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and the Powassan virus
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Trustees for the #KawarthaPineRidgeDistrictSchoolBoard reluctantly approved a compliant, balanced 2026-2027 budget to meet Ministry of Education deadlines, despite openly expressing dissatisfaction over ongoing provincial funding shortfalls. The finalized budget consists of a $552.3-million operating budget and a $60.76-million capital budget, featuring $80 million designated for special education programming and $60 million for new school construction. Board vice-chairperson Angela Lloyd and trustee Cathy Abraham emphasized that the board is operating roughly $18 million short of what is genuinely required to adequately support students, communities, and staff. The budgetary strains are further exacerbated by persistent cost pressures in special education and transportation, alongside an anticipated year-over-year enrolment drop of 477 students (303 elementary and 174 secondary).
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To commemorate its 70th year of local operations, the #Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club (founded in 1957) expanded its traditional annual "Rugby Day" into a full three-day weekend event at Nicholls Oval. The weekend highlights the massive growth across the club, which features a thriving Friday night "minis" program with nearly 100 new youth signups alongside three active competitive tiers for both men and women. High-profile home matches scheduled for Saturday afternoon include the #Pagans Senior Women’s top team (4-2) hosting the undefeated, first-place Ottawa Irish at 12:30 p.m., followed by the Pagan Men's 1st XV (4-1) taking on the Niagara Wasps at 3:30 p.m.
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Step & Stitch Inc., a new shoe repair and leather goods service provider, celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the lower level of Peterborough Square, filling a multi-year service void in the municipality. Managed by cobbler Arash Aslami and owned by Parastoo Rasaie, the business features specialized Italian sewing machinery capable of cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing fine leather footwear, athletic sneakers, and watches. Mayor Jeff Leal attended the opening, noting strong pent-up local demand after previous repair shops closed down. Aslami moved from Toronto to open the shop following encouragement from his uncle, Masoud Akbari, who has operated Imperial Family Tailoring in the same mall for 27 years. The shop plans to expand into custom orthotics and lambskin golf shoes, is offering a 10% discount to health-care workers and first responders for its first six months, and is collecting used shoes for charitable donations.
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