Hey local friends! It’s been an action-packed week across Peterborough and Peterborough County. From massive community investments to thrilling sports victories and inspiring local initiatives, here is everything you need to know about what’s shaping our region this week! 👇
🏛️ Community & Regional Updates
🎓 Trent University Breaks Ground on $380M Campus Expansion Major moves are happening on the East Bank of Trent’s Symons campus! Backed by a $100-million provincial funding commitment through the Building Ontario Fund, a landmark project designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and Two Row Architect will add two brand-new residence buildings—Gidigaa Migizi College and a new residence for Otonabee College.
The expansion will feature 1,400 new student beds and 700,000 sq. ft. of academic space, with completion targeted for August 2029. 🗳️ Mayoral Race Update Rob Hailman, director of operations at Trent Radio, has suspended his campaign for mayor due to the demanding workload of balancing two jobs alongside municipal campaigning. However, his name will remain on the municipal election ballot alongside fellow candidates Michael Eamon, Brian Lumsden, Jacob Méthot, Neil Morton, Keith Riel, and Rebecca Schillemat as voting begins.
🚣 Record-Breaking Turnout at 55th Head of the Trent The Peterborough Rowing Club welcomed a record capacity of 830 crews along the Otonabee River for the 55th annual Head of the Trent Regatta! Coinciding with Trent’s Homecoming Weekend, thousands gathered for a weekend filled with alumni celebrations and community festivities.
🤖 Women & AI Roundtable The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce hosted "The Women & AI Roundtable: Women's Voice in AI," bringing together roughly 30 local community members. Organized by the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise and Onward, the session focused on addressing learning needs, shaping policy, and amplifying women's voices in artificial intelligence.
🚜 2026 Peterborough County Plowing Match Bailieboro hosted this year’s agricultural tradition at Bill Lauchlan’s farm. Featuring 12 plowing categories for both tractors and horse-drawn plows, a 4-H class, and the Queen of the Furrow competition, the event brought our local farming community together to celebrate soil conservation and heritage.
🎶 Concert for PATH "On the Right PATH," an intimate acoustic charity concert at Dreams of Beans Café, raised funds for Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH). Performances by local artists—including Luke Gauthier, Peter Falconeri, Tanya Nye, John Hoffman, Susan Newman, Rob Fortin, Roberta Walker, Earl Wilfong, Caitlin O'Connor, and Brian Tisdale—supported PATH’s mission to build sustainable housing communities.
🌷 Smart Gardening Tip: Perennial Bulbs Horticulturalist Theresa Forte highlights spring-flowering perennial bulbs—like crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops, and species tulips—as smart investments for local home gardens. They come back year after year with minimal maintenance and provide crucial early-season food for emerging pollinators!
🏆 Local Sports Highlights
🤾♂️ Zach Currier Eyes Olympic Gold Peterborough's own Zach Currier helped lead the Philadelphia Waterdogs to a 14-4 victory over the Denver Outlaws to capture his third Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship!
The NLL Transition Player of the Year is now setting his sights on playing for Team Canada as field lacrosse returns to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 🏇 Record Year at Kawartha Downs Kawartha Downs wrapped up its harness racing season on a high note, setting a record wagering handle of $1.437M—a 22% jump over last year! Over 45,000 fans attended this season, which saw Amanda Riley crowned top trainer and Nick Boyd named top driver.
🏒 Historic Milestone for Girls Hockey The Peterborough U18 AA Ice Kats were officially granted a permanent, dedicated dressing room at the Miskin Law Community Complex on the Russelle Toyota pad—marking the first dedicated room for a female ice hockey team in City history!
🏈 KMFL U12 Action The Ticats earned a 24-12 victory over the Argos at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. The volunteer-run Kinsmen Minor Football League is now celebrating 46 years of developing young local athletes!
📋 Community Announcements
🕊️️ In Remembrance: Our thoughts are with the families of Paul Thomas Heffernan (Otonabee Township / Peterborough), Allan James Arthur Robinson (Bridgenorth / Peterborough), James Erskine Drummond (Peterborough / St. Catharines), and Robert "Bob" Neil Miles (Norwood / Peterborough).
🎪 Local Vendors Wanted: Vendor applications are officially open for the upcoming 2027 Spring Home Shows in Oshawa and Bowmanville.
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