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02/20/2025

Business owners across Peterborough and the County are invited to attend a panel, ‘Bridging the Divide: Future-Proofing Your Business Against U.S. Tariffs’ to help local businesses navigate the challenges posed by shifting trade policies, announced on Tuesday.

The event is hosted by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association.

The free event runs on March 4 at Market Hall, with doors opening at 8 a.m. Attendees to network over food and drinks before programming begins at 8:30 a.m. The panel discussion will focus on the impact of U.S. tariffs, changes in consumer buying habits and effective strategies for businesses to mitigate risks and adapt to new trade realities, according to Devon Girard, CFP executive director.

“The impact of U.S. tariffs is being felt across our region, and business owners are facing new challenges that require immediate attention,” she said. “We recognized the urgency of this issue and felt it was essential to bring together experts in trade, supply chain management, and finance to provide actionable insights. This panel is a direct response to the concerns we’ve heard from local businesses, and we’re committed to equipping them with the knowledge and strategies they need to navigate these changes successfully.”

Further details available on our website.

02/20/2025

Have a young golf fan in the house? 2025 “Junior & Divots” Memberships are available now at Peterborough Golf and Country Club! ⛳️

Memberships include:
• monthly clinics
• certain playing privileges
• opening and closing events
• use of practice facilities
• ….and more!

Connect with them this week!

💻 https://www.ptbogolf.com/Memberships/Junior_Memberships
☎️ 705-743-5010
📧 [email protected]
📍 1030 Armour Rd

02/20/2025

Advanced polls for this year’s provincial election in the Peterborough-Kawartha Riding begin TODAY!

Voters can hit advance polls starting Thursday and running until Saturday.

Advance polls run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can vote in the advance polls in one of any of the following locations:

• Peterborough Square (Unit 21), 360 George St. (Local Election Office)

• Havelock Seniors Centre, 10 George St., Havelock

• Lakefield Community Centre, 20 Concession St., Lakefield

• Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St., Peterborough

• North Kawartha Comunity Centre, 340 McFadden Rd., Apsley

• Trent Lakes Municipal Office, 780 County Rd. 36, Bobcaygeon

• Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough

Additionally, the Local Election Office runs on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Further details available on our website.

02/20/2025

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking members to join its Board of Directors to help shape healthcare in its respective communities, announced on Tuesday.

Members of PRHC’s Board of Directors must:

• Have a residence in one of the four counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes

• Reflect the diversity of our changing community

• Bring volunteer Board experience and business/professional skills to our governance processes.

The Board:

• Governs the affairs of PRHC in line with best practices in the sector

• Values and embraces anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices and principles within its governance processes

• Is committed to continuously building a truly inclusive and safe organization at every level

• Supports the implementation of the hospital’s Strategic Plan and ensures that all decisions are made in accordance with the Plan

• Reviews and approves PRHC’s Annual Operating Plan

• Provides oversight to quality of care

• Fosters regional relationships needed for seamless care

PRHC welcomes all applications, in particular from people with background and experience in Government Relations, Quality of Care, and CPA designation or equivalent.

Applications including a cover letter and resume can be addressed to:

Chair, Nominating Sub-Committee, c/o Margaret ClarkSenior Executive Assistant, Administration, Peterborough Regional Health Centre
One Hospital Drive
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6

The can also be submitted via email to [email protected]. All applications are due by Feb. 28.

02/20/2025

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02/20/2025

Love theatre?

Step back in time, and set sail across the Atlantic in 1825 in “Crossing Over” in support of Trent Valley Archives!

Prepare yourself for the ride of your life 👇

🔗 https://tickets.markethall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=433
📍 Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
📅 May 29-31

02/19/2025

👉👉👉 Sneak peek at this week’s Hometown PTBO with David Tuan Bui. 😊

We talk with M. John Kennedy about playing Peter Robinson as Grand Marshall of the 25th Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, his upcoming roles with the New Stages Peterborough and 4th Line Theatre and Peterborough's popularity with the performing arts.

Presented by Pyle Wealth Advisory

02/19/2025

High-speed rail in Peterborough?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the development of 'Alto,' a 1,000 km high-speed rail that runs from Toronto to Montréal in three hours. Peterborough has been listed as one of several station stops.

More info is posted on our website!

02/19/2025

🚨BREAKING!🚨

Peterborough Police urge the public to stay away from Lansdowne Place as the building has been evacuated. Police received a call to service and have temporarily closed the mall for an investigation. No timeline is set for a reopening.

More info on our website!

02/19/2025

The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation’s (GPHSF) 2025 edition of its Peterborough Butterfly Run 5K Run/Walk is returning to Millennium Park on April 27, announced on Wednesday.

“Since 2022, GPHSF has taken the lead role in organizing the Peterborough Butterfly Run, which has been a great privilege. It is both humbling and gratifying to see the impact that it has made,” said Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “We look forward to working with Ashley and Kori as they take on a more prominent role this year. We are excited to bring everyone together again on April 27 in Millennium Park.”

The following is the run’s schedule:

9 a.m.: Registration opens

10 a.m.: 1K Kids Fun Run

10:20 a.m.: 1K Memorial Walk starts

10:45 a.m.: Opening ceremonies

11 a.m. 5K chip-timed run/walk starts

Further details available on our website.

02/19/2025

Stay clear of Lansdowne Place, Peterborough Police warn...

Media Release #3 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Update #2 7:00pm

Lansdowne Place Mall Investigation

The Peterborough Police Service has concluded an investigation at the Lansdowne Place Mall.

At approximately 2:10pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a bomb threat call was received. Officers evacuated the building. No injuries were reported.

Early this evening, members of the York Regional Police Service Bomb Squad including a bomb-sniffing police dog checked the property and have cleared it as safe.

The mall has been returned to the care of the property owner.

The Peterborough Police Service takes these types of calls very seriously and will continue to investigate. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online through stopcrimehere.ca

Thank you to all who assisted in ensuring the safety of the public during this incident.

Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers

https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-3-wednesday-february-19-2025.aspx

Update at 4:00pm Wednesday, February 19, 2025

A Peterborough Police Service investigation continues at Lansdowne Place Mall. Just after 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the mall was successfully evacuated, and we thank everyone for their cooperation and patience.

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service will continue to have a presence in the area and all entrances to the mall are currently blocked. The mall has been closed for the evening.

The Peterborough Police Service RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) will be up flying as part of the investigation.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-3-wednesday-february-19-2025.aspx

Media Release #3 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025:
Lansdowne Place Mall Investigation

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service responded to a call for service at Lansdowne Place Mall just after 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

As a precaution, the mall has been temporarily closed and evacuated.

We are asking people to avoid the area at this time. It’s not known how long the closure will be in effect.

02/19/2025

Peterborough Police are seeking arson suspect, 23-year-old man Dominik Puska, who is believed to have committed arson at a Peterborough business in March. Puska is believed to be in the Greater Toronto Area.

More info is on our website!

02/19/2025

Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lefty’s Barbershop, Fleming College, The Tiffany Show and Canadian Flight Academy

Here is what you’ll find in this week’s edition…�

• Kim Robichaud is opening a new barbershop in Norwood.
• Fleming College is sending the next generation of leaders to Mississauga for the Central Region Enactus Exposition on March 5 and 6.
• The Tiffany Show is putting on an International Women’s Day Party on March 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Venue in downtown Peterborough.
• The business park at Peterborough Regional Airport is growing.

Find it all on our website!

02/18/2025

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02/18/2025

Get ready to vote! 📨

With advance polls for this year's provincial election starting Thursday, check our website for the info what you need to know!