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Spelunking is back this season at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area'I’ve always enjoyed bringing my family out here, the caves are just a great little adventure to take your family on,' said Jessie James with Otonabee Conservation.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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Trustees approve East City Public School as name for new elementary school in PeterboroughThe newly named East City Public School in Peterborough is scheduled to open in September 2021.EducationApr 29, 2020
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City of Peterborough closes all playground equipment, exercise station amid coronavirus pandemicEffective Friday morning, all playground equipment and the outdoor exercise station at Beavermead Park is closed.HealthMar 27, 2020
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Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough closed again as blue-green algae blooms returnOn Friday morning, Peterborough Public Health reported blue-green algae blooms have reappeared at Rogers Cove. The beach is once again closed 'until further notice.'HealthJul 28, 2023
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Lakefield Beach deemed unsafe for swimming due to E. coli levels: Peterborough Public HealthThe health unit reports that recent water samples at the beach on Hague Boulevard in Lakefield indicated unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.HealthJun 18, 2021
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Johnson Park identified as potential site for new Canadian Canoe Museum in PeterboroughThere are plans to build a new museum next to the Peterborough Lift Lock.Nov 26, 2020
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Tent city to be shut down as Peterborough County set to close Victoria ParkTent city will be expected to clear out on Aug. 27 with the closing of Victoria Park.Aug 23, 2019
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Expedia ranks Peterborough number 21 of most active cities in CanadaAmerican travel company Expedia has put out its list of top-rated active cities in Canada, and Peterborough is number 21.CanadaJul 29, 2018
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Prohibited driver arrested after stolen vehicle flees from Peterborough officers: policePeterborough police say officers noticed a suspicious vehicle leaving a parking lot at Beavermead Park and failing to stop for a red light. The vehicle then fled from officers.CrimeJun 6, 2024
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Advocates claim City of Peterborough ‘evicting’ homeless at Wolfe Street tent encampmentThe city on Thursday says a "coordinated effort to help” was conducted at a tent encampment on Wolfe Street.EconomyNov 24, 2022
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Camping up 8% in 2020 at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Warsaw Caves: Otonabee ConservationIn its annual report, the conservation authority based in Peterborough describes 2020 as a 'year of adaptation and resiliency.'EnvironmentMar 24, 2021
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Peterborough mayoral candidates tackle city’s homelessness issues during debateThe United Way Peterborough and District hosted a mayoral candidates debate on Oct. 5 focusing on homelessness issues in the city. All five candidates participated.EconomyOct 6, 2022
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Stolen vehicles recovered in Peterborough after incidents at business, Beavermead Park: policeIn the incident at Beavermead Park, officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving on the park's soccer fields.CrimeMay 30, 2022
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What’s open, closed on Peter Robinson Day in PeterboroughAll government offices and many municipal services are closed in Peterborough on Aug. 3, which is known as Peter Robinson Day in the city.ConsumerJul 31, 2020
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What’s open, what’s closed in Peterborough for 2020 Canada DayAll government offices and many grocery stores in Peterborough are closed on Canada Day.ConsumerJun 29, 2020
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Peterborough splash pad season extended to Sept. 11The splash pad season was scheduled to end on Sept. 5 but has been extended to Sept. 11 due to expected warmer temperatures next week, the city announced on Friday.EnvironmentSep 1, 2023
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Work on Peterborough’s first outdoor adult gym set to begin in MayPeterborough's first and only outdoor adult Gym is expected to be ready to use by July 1.HealthApr 30, 2018
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Unhoused family relocates after eviction from paid campground in Peterborough, Ont.The Miller family spent over a month camping at Beavermead Campground in Peterborough but was issued an eviction notice. They have since moved to a campground east of the city.CanadaJun 28, 2024
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Body of swimmer recovered from Otonabee River in Peterborough: policeA search was launched Monday evening following reports of an individual who was unaccounted for in the Otonabee River. A body was recovered on Tuesday.CanadaJul 2, 2024
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Splash pads in Peterborough open for 2022 seasonPeterborough says splash pads are now open daily from noon to 7 p.m.HealthMay 12, 2022