Just The Front Page-September 14th, 2026

 

Local & Regional News Summaries

• Youth Advocacy in Peterborough Politics: Grade 11 student Avery Trenholm founded Peterborough Leaders of Tomorrow to give young residents aged 13 to 18 a voice in local politics following the city's dissolution of the Peterborough Youth Council. Trenholm highlights that while candidates campaign on youth initiatives like free transit passes, municipal leaders frequently overlook youth priorities and lack direct engagement with non-voting demographics. Her organization operates independently, partnering with community groups to advocate for safer, youth-centred spaces.

• Canada Misses 2030 Climate Targets: A study by the Canadian Climate Institute reveals that Canada is off track to meet its 2030 Paris Agreement emission reduction targets and will likely fail to hit them even by 2050. Federal climate policy rollbacks—such as eliminating the consumer carbon tax, delaying methane regulations, and repealing electric vehicle mandates—have set national emission reduction progress back by more than 20 years. Although the federal government emphasizes ongoing clean energy infrastructure investments, Canada remains the worst-performing country in the G7 regarding relative emission reductions.

• Fiddler Irish Millie Expands Horizons: 19-year-old Peterborough musician Irish Millie has released a new coming-of-age album titled Can You See Me, marking her debut as a singer-songwriter. The seven-track album incorporates vocal and lyrical arrangements alongside her signature fiddle playing to connect with a broader, mainstream audience. Having earned international accolades and performed across Europe, Millie continues to balance her rising music career with her studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

• Candidate Karaoke Night in Peterborough: Municipal election candidates in Peterborough will gather at Shoeless Joe's on Lansdowne Street for the inaugural Candidate Karaoke event. Organizers aim to offer a relaxed atmosphere away from formal debates, allowing voters to see a different side of local politicians as local media members judge their performances.

• New Beach Volleyball Courts in Cavan Monaghan: Phase 1 development of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre grounds concluded with the opening of four public beach volleyball courts. Supported by a $100,000 grant from Hydro One, the free-to-use amenity aims to foster community recreation, with future expansion plans including tennis and pickleball courts.

• Kawartha Potters Guild Fall Programming: The Kawartha Potters Guild is launching its six-week fall instruction schedule, introducing new youth pottery classes and beginner wheel sessions. Founding member June Goodwin will also lead specialized weekend workshops focused on sculpting whimsical figures and clay fairy houses.

• New Book Chronicles Peterborough Lawn Bowling: Trent Valley Archives is hosting a book launch for Bowling on the Green: 125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough, authored by Dr. Elwood Jones and Steve Russell. The publication details the history and social impact of the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club from its origins in 1901 to its current site on McDonnel Street.

• Inspirational Speaker at Princess Gardens: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and Princess Gardens Retirement Residence are hosting Canadian comedian and singer-songwriter Wendy Farha for a free community presentation. Farha uses humour, music, and personal stories to discuss navigating mental health, illness, and life challenges.

Local Sports Summaries

• Peterborough Petes Pre-Season Victory: The Peterborough Petes capped off an undefeated 4-0 pre-season with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Niagara IceDogs. Matthew Perreault scored with 0.2 seconds remaining in regulation to force the shootout, where Calum Hartnell scored the deciding goal. The Petes open their 70th OHL regular season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs.

• Obituary: Boxing Legend George Chuvalo: Canadian heavyweight boxing icon George Chuvalo passed away on his 89th birthday. Famous for his two distance bouts against Muhammad Ali and never being knocked down in his professional career, Chuvalo compiled a 73-18-2 record before dedicating much of his later life to anti-drug advocacy.

• Toronto Blue Jays Defeat Orioles: The Toronto Blue Jays secured an 8-1 victory against the Baltimore Orioles, driven by back-to-back home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto, and George Springer. Okamoto set a Blue Jays rookie record with 85 RBIs, while starter Dylan Cease set a career mark with 236 strikeouts in the season.

Notices & Community Events

• Learning in Leisure Fall Series: St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church hosts a 10-week guest speaker series starting September 22, covering local history, health, fire safety, and sound design.

• Trent Film Society Screenings: Free weekly film screenings and discussions take place every Tuesday evening at Sadleir House.

• Observe the Moon Night: The Peterborough Astronomical Association is offering a free public viewing event at Harold Town Conservation Area featuring telescopes and guided lunar observations.

• Mapleridge Recreation Centre Open House: An informational session for adults 50+ to explore facility programs, alongside ticket sales for the annual Holiday House Tour.

• Paddle for Purpose Pickleball Tournament: A charity tournament hosted by BEL Rotary and Lakefield Community Care at the Douglas Sports Centre.

• Night in White Garden Party: A fundraising event at Johnston's Greenhouse supporting the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

• Community Care Lakefield & Ennismore Events: Upcoming fundraisers include a 60s–80s dance night at the Lakefield Legion and a chunky pumpkin knitting workshop in Ennismore.

• Intimate Voices Chamber Concert: Kawartha Chamber Music Collective presents a classical performance by donation at the New Canadians Centre.

• Dinosaur Detective Event: An educational family program featuring dinosaur expert Tim Jeffries at St. James United Church.

• Ladies of the Lake Cemetery Tour: Trent Valley Archives leads a historical walking tour at Little Lake Cemetery highlighting influential women in Peterborough's history.

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