Downtown Peterborough

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 2 suspects sought following weekend stabbing in downtown Peterborough: police

  Around 2 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a disturbance in the area of King and George streets where they found a male with stab wounds.

  Crime

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Peterborough police make weekend impaired driving arrests

  In one incident on Saturday evening, officers discovered several vehicles had been struck in the downtown area of George and Murray streets.

  Crime

  Oct 2, 2023