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PTBOSpotlight: Shop the Lake — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

Welcome to PTBOSpotlight! Every Friday, this segment showcases a business or organization in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the people behind the organization and the work they do for our community. This week, we are featuring Shop the Lake. The local business is owned Niki and Jason Pulchinski.
Trent University Breaks Ground On Its Latest College, Gidigaa Migizi — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

Trent University has officially broken ground on Gidigaa Migizi College and the new Otonabee College residence as staff and faculty celebrated the occasion on Thursday afternoon. The new college is considered one of the largest infrastructure developments for both the University and the Peterborough area since Trent’s founding in 1964. “We are about to embark on a defining chapter at Trent University,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor.
Second-Period Surge Sinks Peterborough Lakers At Home to Brooklin L.C. — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

The Peterborough Lakers could not get the comeback after a six-goal period from the Brooklin L.C. and fell 13-9 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. The Laker had the lead after the first period. Taite Cattoni opened the scoring, Joe Resetarits had a power play goal and recently-acquired Dustyn Birkhof scored the third goal of the period for Peterborough to have a 3-2 lead. The second saw a flurry of goals from the visitors after Austin Hasen had extended Peterborough’s lead.
Two Male Teens Charged With Robbing Another Teenager On the Street — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

Two male teenagers are facing robbery charges after an incident on Thursday afternoon. At roughly 5:30 p.m., officers learned of a street level robbery around Chamberlain Street and Western Avenue. They learned that the 14-year-old victim had been approached by two males on bicycles who grabbed the victim’s phone, backpack and sweater before fleeing the area.
Film Selected For Canada Day Movie Night — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

The City of Peterborough’s poll for the free Canada Day Movie Night has selected Fly Away Home as the feature film, held at Quaker Foods City Square on June 30. A total of 500 votes were cast to select the film for the City of Peterborough’s Canada Day Outdoor Movie Night. Fly Away Home was the winner with 217 votes. Other options included The Legend of Sarila, Kayak to Klemtu and Cheaper by the Dozen. Each movie has a Canadian connection through cast and crew, filming location, or theme.
Denne Park Celebrates Grand Opening On Bensfort Road — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

The City of Peterborough celebrated the opening of Denne Park, located at 2401 Bensfort Rd., on Thursday afternoon. According to the City, the need to rejuvenate Denne Park was identified as part of a comprehensive examination of the City’s green spaces and parks. Construction began in the spring of 2024. The City has added a playground, sheltered picnic area with accessible seating, walkways and new benches within Denne Park.
Trent Valley Honda Hosting Customer Appreciation BBQ & Car Wash On 50th Anniversary to Support Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation This Saturday - PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Trent Valley Honda (TVH) is hosting a Customer Appreciation BBQ & Car Wash in support of Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family-run business has been in Peterborough since 1975, located at 851 Highway 7 East.
Peterborough Petes Announce 2025 Education Fund Award Winners — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

The 2025 winners of the Peterborough Petes Education Fund Scholarships have been announced, which are awarded annually to a player from the Petes U18 AAA and the Peterborough IceKats U18 AA, as selected by their coaches. “The Peterborough Petes Education fund was established by former Petes Board of Directors member Pat Casey in the late 1970s,” said Rod McGillis, Petes Vice President. “We are proud to continue to give out these scholarships each year to deserving athletes and students.
Two People Charged After a Man Was Chased Out From a Break-And-Enter And Assaulted With a Bat — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

Two people are facing separate charges including assault and breaking and entering after an incident Tuesday morning. At roughly 11:50 a.m., officers were called to the area of Monaghan Road and Cameron Street about a man chasing another man with a bat. Officers located a man matching the description given to police walking with a bat and took him into custody. Officers continued to search the area and located a second man matching the description given to the police, taking him into custody.
Peterborough Petes Release Full 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule — PtboCanada

1 week ago | ptbocanada.com | David Tuan Bui

The Peterborough Petes have officially released their full schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season. The Petes have their home opener on Sept. 18 against the Brampton Steelheads and finish out their 68-game season in Oshawa on March 22. Key dates for the 2025-26 Petes season are as follows:Sept. 18 - Home opener against the Brampton SteelheadsOct.16 - Oct. 19 - Rivalry Week, featuring a home and home with the Oshawa Generals and a visit from the Ottawa 67’sOct.