The Peterborough Examiner

Established in 1847 as the Peterborough Despatch, the Peterborough Examiner later adopted its current name, The Examiner, a few years later. Although it was not the first newspaper in the community, it has become the longest-running and is currently the only daily newspaper serving Peterborough. The Examiner has had several homes over the years. Initially, it moved between different downtown locations before settling on George Street. In the 1930s, it relocated to the southeast corner of Hunter and Water streets. By the 1990s, the newspaper had moved to The Kingsway and has recently shifted to a new site in East City. Over the decades, The Examiner has played a vital role in chronicling the events of the city and county, covering news, sports, and the arts. Its award-winning newsroom continues to provide readers with up-to-date breaking news through its website, which garners around 2.4 million pageviews monthly, as well as its print edition, which has been in continuous publication for 173 years.

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Peterborough Library CEO, board deluged with letters of concern over impending job cuts

13 hours ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

Peterborough Public Library CEO Jennifer Jones says she’s received about 1,000 letters of concern about the impending elimination of three unionized librarian positions (including the only children’s librarian). Earlier this year, city council voted to cut $120,000 annually from the library’s budget by eliminating the three librarian jobs. The move came as part of the municipal budget-setting process, as council sought to make savings in all city departments to decrease property taxes.
St. Andrew’s Church, Stothart Farmhouse up for potential heritage designations

1 day ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

The former St. Andrew’s United Church on Rubidge Street, plus a historic stone farmhouse on Hilliard Street, will both be recommended to city council soon for potential heritage designations. The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) reviews briefs written by city heritage staff and then recommends properties to city council for prospective designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
‘Food bonds people’: 30th annual Greek Fest in Peterborough set for Sunday

2 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

The 30th annual Greek Festival is happening this Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (406 Parkhill Rd. E.). The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and the menu will include Greek meals ranging from $14 to $30. Dean Pappas, president of the local Greek community group and a former city councillor, said he’s glad to see the festival his late father helped to launch is still thriving three decades later.
New plans for Crescent Street apartments call for 15-storey building

2 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

New plans for a proposed apartment building for Crescent Street on Little Lake show a taller development with a greater number of apartments than originally contemplated. Ashburnham Realty has been planning the Peterborough development, on the southwest corner of Crescent Street and Lake Street, for more than 15 years. In 2018, the developer had announced plans for 100 luxury apartments. The proposed building was tiered, stepping up from four to 12 storeys.
‘Rally for Integrity’ planned for Monday outside Peterborough City Hall

3 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

A group of residents is preparing to protest outside city hall Monday ahead of a council meeting that could see the mayor avoid penalties following a recent integrity commissioner’s report. The “Rally for Integrity” is set to begin at 5 p.m. on George Street, with council scheduled to meet inside at 6 p.m. The rally is being organized through the Facebook group Concerned Citizens of Peterborough.
Meet the new executive for the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 300

4 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Jeff Dornan

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Norwood Legion Branch 300 held its 2025 elections with a few new faces joining the executive and a few more people taking on new roles. The ladies have just had (in their own words) “a good year” and are confident the new administration will continue with the same success. The Ladies Auxiliary supports and collaborates with their affiliated legion, they are however a completely separate entity, The Ladies Auxiliary of Norwood Branch 300 was actually formed Feb.
Kawartha’s Doube’s trestle bridge repair project gets $50,000 boost from generous donor

4 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Bill Hodgins

Less than a week after signing a contract to begin repairs on the Doube’s trestle bridge, the organization overseeing the project says it received a $50,000 donation toward the rebuild. George Pineau of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail board said — updating readers on the repair progress and calling for donations — “stimulated a $50,000 donation.” The repairs will take place this summer, he added. The board has yet to name the donor, but a cheque presentation event is being planned.
‘They gave more than they ever received’: Monument unveiled in honour of Peterborough workers lost to occupational disease

5 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

A new monument honouring Peterborough workers who died from occupational illnesses has been unveiled in Millennium Park, drawing more than 100 people to a noon-hour dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 1 — Injured Workers’ Day in Ontario. “Peterborough’s rich history of industry and manufacturing has a dark side,” Mayor Jeff Leal said during the ceremony. “Occupational disease has caused so much pain and loss in the Peterborough area.
Donor comes through with $50,000 gift to help with repairs for landmark trestle bridge

5 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Bill Hodgins

Less than a week after signing a contract to begin repairs on the Doube’s trestle bridge, the organization overseeing the project says it received a $50,000 donation toward the rebuild. George Pineau of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail board said — updating readers on the repair progress and calling for donations — “stimulated a $50,000 donation.” The repairs will take place this summer, he added. The board has yet to name the donor, but a cheque presentation event is being planned.
From astronomical wonders to wildlife

5 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell

The Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) meets Friday, June 6. at the Rotary Education Centre Guest Services Building at Riverview Park and Zoo. The main presentation at 7 p.m., is by club member, Rick Stankiewicz, who will speak on “What I did on my winter vacation,” highlighting his trip to southern Arizona last winter. “(This) pictorial tour will show the beauty and diversity of what there was to do with a lot of planning and a little good luck.