Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area

• 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
  
• New outdoor rink boosting foot traffic in Peterborough’s downtown

  'Seeing families downtown has been great, it's great for health it's great for the spirit and the morale of the community so that is wonderful to see,' said DBIA's Terry Guiel.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• City of Peterborough survey, open house seeks input on temporary downtown public spaces

  An online survey and public open house will seek input on the changes to downtown public changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 19, 2022
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• Peterborough DBIA launches Holiday Shopping Passport program, storefront decorating contest

  The Peterborough DBIA says last year shoppers stamped more than $2.6-million worth of passports, adding 'for every $100 that you spend locally, up to $48 stays in our community.'

  Consumer

  Nov 14, 2022
• Coronavirus: Downtown Peterborough adding more pedestrian, cycling spaces, reducing lanes

  Downtown Peterborough will have additional pedestrian space and reduced lanes in an effort to improve physical distancing and increase business during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2020
• Ideas sought to revitalize downtown Peterborough alleyway on Hunter Street

  The Downtown Vibrancy Project's third installation aims to revitalize an alleyway between Hunter and Simcoe streets in downtown Peterborough.

  Environment

  Jan 30, 2020