Downtown Peterborough

• Should downtown Peterborough’s main streets revert to 2-way roadways?

  Coun. Joy Lachica says she wants to discuss the idea of reverting George and Water streets back to two-way roadways, last seen decades ago.

  Traffic

  May 14
  
• Peterborough police use CCTV cameras to identify suspect in downtown garbage bin fires

  Peterborough police assisted the fire department after five garbage bins were lit on fire in the downtown core on Monday night. CCTV footage helped identify a suspect.

  Crime

  May 1
  
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• Peterborough police seek suspect in knifepoint robbery at convenience store

  Peterborough police say on Sunday evening, a man with a knife stole cash from a downtown convenience store. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  Feb 12
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• Peterborough sidewalk patio insurance costs to remain unchanged in 2024

  The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area asked council to increase insurance, arguing that many businesses would not be able to afford to offer patios this season.

  Economy

  Feb 6
• Peterborough police seek suspect in armed robbery at downtown store

  Police say on Saturday afternoon a man with a knife demanded cash from a store employee in the downtown. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  Feb 5
• Peterborough man arrested after smashing windows, assault in downtown: police

  A 34-year-old Peterborough, Ont., man who is alleged to have smashed windows of a building in a dispute over parking is facing charges of mischief and assault.

  Crime

  Jan 23
• Peterborough police make weekend arrests for assault

  In one incident, a woman allegedly kicked a police officer during her arrest at a downtown business early Sunday morning.

  Crime

  Jan 15
• Peterborough Quaker Foods City Square to host tree lighting Dec. 15, rink may open

  The city on Thursday installed a 35-foot-tall tree sourced from the village of Ennismore at the downtown Charlotte Street park. A tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 15.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2023
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• Peterborough police seek suspect following downtown store robbery, clash with owner

  Officers were told a woman entered a store, grabbed some items and fled.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2023
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• Peterborough small retailers remain hopeful for busy holiday season

  A number of small business owners in Peterborough are remaining hopeful they will have a busy holiday season.

  Economy

  Nov 13, 2023