Monaghan Road to Undergo Sewer Replacements and Spot Repairs Starting On the Last Week of May

Four sections of storm sewers on Monaghan Road will be replaced beginning on the week of May 27, announced by the City of Peterborough on Friday.

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The storm sewer sections on Monaghan Road are between Lundy’s Lane and Wolfe Street.

Sport work restoration of the affected areas on Monaghan Road will occur after completing the required sewer repair.

Flagging operations may reduce traffic to one lane during the project works. As a result, local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

The City has awarded the project to Accurex Inc.

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A List of City Services On Victoria Day

Victoria Day is Monday and many city services and facilities will operate during holiday hours or be closed during the holiday. 

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City Hall 

City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed Monday. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca. 

Garbage, recycling and yard waste 

There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection on Monday. 

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed. 

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Public Works 

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Parks 

Seasonal washrooms in parks are expected to be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and remain open for the season. Park washrooms are generally open from about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; however, some locations close earlier based on maintenance schedules. 

Transit 

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on Monday. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details. 

Peterborough Marina 

Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. on Little Lake opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend. 

Peterborough Museum and Archives 

Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum. 

Sport and Wellness Centre 

The Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. 

Arenas 

The Peterborough Memorial Centre, Kinsmen Civic Centre, Healthy Planet Arena and the facility booking office will be closed on Monday. 

The Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre will be closed on Monday. Visit online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at memorialcentre.ca for information and tickets. 

Art Gallery of Peterborough 

Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. is closed on Monday. The gallery’s regular operating hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit www.agp.on.ca.  

Child Care Centres 

City-operated child care centres will be closed on Monday. 

Peterborough Public Library 

Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on Monday. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/. 

Social Services 

Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Monday. 

Emergency shelter services 

Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096. 

Provincial Offences Act office 

Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Monday. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA. 

Peterborough Airport 

The Peterborough Airport at 590 A Skyway Dr. is open regular hours on Monday. 

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City of Peterborough Hosting Public Information Centre For Sanitary Master Plan

Residents are invited to participate to the City of Peterborough’s live virtual public information centre on May 29 at 6:30 p.m. about the City’s Sanitary Master Plan.

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The Plan looks at the best use for existing sanitary infrastructure that aligns with the City’s Official Plan Update according to a press release.

“Our wastewater system is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure that the City currently provides, even though it can be ‘out of sight, out of mind,’” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The Sanitary Master Plan is being developed to guide our strategic investment in the City’s sanitary system for the health and well-being of our residents, and your input is an important part of the process.”

The live virtual public information centre (PIC) presentation is part of the Class Environmental Assessment study. It will present information about the City’s existing wastewater system, future growth needs, the project schedule, and what steps are being taken to support the decision-making process. Participants can submit questions during the presentation through the virtual chat feature. To receive information on how to attend the virtual meeting, please register using the link on the project page.

Project information for the Sanitary Master Plan is available on the City’s community consultation website. Residents are invited to submit comments on the study and subscribe for future study updates. A recording of the PIC presentation will be posted on the project website following the live session.  

The City’s Sanitary Master Plan objectives are: 

• Assess the existing sanitary system and identify requirements to service existing and future development areas; 

• Identify existing system vulnerabilities and risks, and develop a mitigation approach; 

• Evaluate the impact of future population growth to existing and new system vulnerabilities; 

• Develop an environmentally sustainable strategy for managed growth with a focus on intensification in built-up areas and climate change resiliency; 

• Provide capital planning recommendations to form the basis for future Development Charges

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Peterborough Ranked Seventh In Total Observations In The Country From City Nature Challenge

Peterborough’s City Nature Challenge initiative that wrapped up on April 29, exceeded last year’s community bio-blitz numbers with higher public participation, more species sighted and greater total observations logged that resulted in a seventh-place finish in the country. 

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In total, 2,076 wildlife observations were made, recording 577 species within the community during the four days of citizen science for the second annual community bio-blitz to record wildlife in Peterborough.  

Out of the 40 participating Canadian communities, Peterborough ranked 13th in total observations, 12th in total number of species observed and 11th in the number of participants making observations. Peterborough ranked seventh per capita for the total number of observations made during the bio-blitz, beating out nearby cities like Kingston and Toronto.

On May 6, wildlife experts completed their identification and verification of recorded nature observations gathered during the bio-blitz and submitted it to the event organizers. 

“Community events like the City Nature Challenge showcase how truly alive our city is, with wildlife in every nook and cranny waiting to be discovered,” said Councillor Joy Lachica. “Residents should celebrate that they share their homes with so many plants and animals, which makes Peterborough an extra special place to live for all.”

Peterborough's most observed species from April 26 to 29 are as follows: 

• Plant species: 31 Yellow Trout Lilies (Erythronium americanum) 

• Bird species: 25 Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) 

• Tree species: 23 Eastern White Cedars (Thuja occidentalis) 

• Fungus species: 16 Black Knot (Apiosporina morbosa) 

• Mammal species: 12 Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) 

• Insect species: 7 Asian Lady Beetles (Harmonia axyridis) [introduced species] 

• Amphibian species: 7 Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans) 

A full list of observations can be found on the Peterborough iNaturalist project page.  

The City of Peterborough partnered with the Peterborough Field Naturalists to curate guided nature walks led by Ecology and Beavermead Parks volunteers on April 26 and 27. In addition, nature-focused children’s programming was offered over the two days to excite kids about the beauty of nature found in Peterborough.  

The next City Nature Challenge is scheduled for April 25 to 28, 2025.  

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City of Peterborough Gives Public Notice of Intention to Pass By-laws to Establish and Rename Certain Roads

Notice is hereby given that under Sections 31(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, c. 25, the City of Peterborough proposes to enact the following by-laws on June 10.

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1. A By-law to rename a portion of lands known as Hillside Street (from Cochrane Crescent to Simons Avenue) to Deline Street; and

2. A By-law to establish the road to be known as Deline Street as a public highway;

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Downtown Patio Installation Beginning Monday

With the warmer weather in full swing, expanded patio areas and more pedestrian space are being installed in downtown Peterborough starting Monday, announced on Friday afternoon.

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Installations are scheduled for Monday. The City will install decorative fencing and planter boxes next to businesses that have approved patio permits. Expanded patios are planned for George, Water, Simcoe and Charlotte streets. Businesses that do not have widened sidewalks in front of their establishments will be permitted to use the on-street parking area in front of their business for their patio operations.  

Decorative fencing and planter installations for patios are anticipated to continue throughout May and June to facilitate later rounds of patio permit applications. Currently, the City has received about 20 patio permit applications. 

“I love our downtown and look forward to the expanded patios each summer because they enhance the vibrancy and bring people together in the heart of the city,” said Town Ward Councillor Alex Bierk. 

The patio season changes include reconfiguring Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets into a one-lane, one-way street westbound to create more patio and pedestrian space. Within the Café District along Hunter Street West, the expanded sidewalk space for patios provides additional room for people to enjoy businesses and outdoor restaurant spaces due to the temporary lane reconfigurations.

As part of reconfiguring this section of Hunter Street West, Chambers Street is temporarily closed at its south end at Hunter Street and will be two-way for traffic from its north end at Brock Street the duration of the closure at Hunter Street.  

Reduced speed limits will be put in place on streets with patios to further ensure pedestrian and customer safety.  

Parking spaces including accessible spaces, loading zones and designated waste pick-up areas, may be adjusted once patio locations have been confirmed with participating businesses. 

The City is accepting Patio Permit applications for patios on city-owned lands until May 31. Patio permits are required for all individuals, partnerships or corporations that want to place a patio including bistro-style tables and chairs, on City-owned lands.

Businesses operating patios on private lands may require a permit and temporary liquor licence extension. Interested parties are invited to visit the City’s Application, Licenses and Permits webpage for more information on the application process. Applications, permit fees and supporting documents can be submitted online through the City’s website. 

To ensure compliance with patio permit requirements and respond to non-permitted patios operating on city-owned lands, an Administrative Monetary Penalty System has been implemented that will create an enforcement process for businesses that are not in compliance with their permit or have not obtained a permit. 

The City’s Patio Program dates back to 1997, and it included bistro-style tables on the sidewalks adjacent to the building facades. The program was later expanded to include the creation of the Hunter Street Café District in 2005. This is the fifth summer that the City is implementing temporary changes to downtown public spaces to allow for more patios and expanded pedestrian areas.  

For general inquiries about outdoor patios on City-owned lands, please contact Nicole Huculiak, Urban Design Supervisor, by email at nhuculiak@peterbrough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1654. 

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Housing Access Peterborough to Provide Affordable Housing Waiting List

The waiting list for affordable housing units operated by Peterborough Housing Corporation (PHC) will be provided through Housing Access Peterborough, a City of Peterborough Social Services program starting Wednesday.

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PHC, the City’s affordable housing agency, had previously operated the waiting list for Affordable Housing and the City’s Social Services Division, through its Housing Access Peterborough (HAP) program, operated the waiting list for Rent-Geared to-Income (RGI) housing according to a press release.

Affordable Housing units feature rents established between 80 per cent and 100 per cent of Average Market Rents. Rent-Geared-Income housing refers to a housing program regulated by provincial legislation where rent is capped at 30 per cent of a tenant’s income.

Peterborough Housing Corporation and 14 non-profit housing providers together operate about 2,000 affordable housing units, including about 1,500 rent-geared-to-income units. There are currently more than 2,000 applicants on the waitlist for RGI housing.

“Bringing together the affordable housing and RGI waitlists, through Housing Access Peterborough, will make it easier for people to apply for housing services through the Housing Access Peterborough website, find information or seek assistance at a single location,” said Councillor Keith Riel.

Prospective applicants for affordable housing can submit their application online through the HAP website or pick up paper application forms at the Housing Access Peterborough office at 178 Charlotte St. in Peterborough.

As the Service Manager for the City and County, the City of Peterborough administers the Centralized Housing Waitlist for Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) housing. PHC previously managed access to affordable housing units through a separate application process. Applicants who were on the affordable housing waitlist with PHC prior to Wednesday and those on the RGI centralized waitlist have been given the opportunity for priority placement on this new waitlist.

The City says the units provide safe, decent and reasonably priced housing options for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. They add that they are also designed to ensure that people from a wide range of economic backgrounds can access housing without experiencing financial hardship or housing instability.

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City of Peterborough's Online Parking Ticket Payment System Temporarily Out of Service

UPDATE: 10:36 a.m. 09/05/24 The issue is resolved and the system is back online.

The City of Peterborough is experiencing technical issues with its online system for parking ticket payments.

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During this time, the service is temporarily unavailable while repairs are completed.

Parking ticket payments can be made in-person at City Hall, 500 George St. N. or by telephoning the Tax Office at 705-742-7777 during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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City of Peterborough Marks This Week As Emergency Preparedness Week

The City of Peterborough is marking this week as Emergency Preparedness Week by urging residents to be prepared in case of emergency.

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This year’s public education initiative theme is ‘Plan for every season.’  

By taking a few simple steps, residents can become better prepared to face the range of unique emergency challenges facing Peterborough on a seasonal basis. Residents are encouraged to: 

• Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to their community and region can help residents better prepare. 

• Make an emergency plan – It will help individuals and their families know what to do. 

• Prepare an emergency kit – Having basic supplies to enable residents to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours without power or tap water is a widely recommended guideline. During emergencies, it may take time for emergency services to reach everyone in need, especially if the situation is widespread or resources are limited. Being prepared to sustain themselves and their family for that initial period, not only eases the burden on emergency responders but also increases their chances of staying safe and comfortable until help arrives. 

“Emergencies can vary widely in nature, so it is important for us to adapt our preparations accordingly. Whether it's a natural disaster, power outage, or other unforeseen event, having a well-thought-out emergency plan and supplies can provide peace of mind and increase our resilience in challenging situations,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. 

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Twenty Community Groups Made Peterborough Parks Greener For the Great Community Litter Clean-Up

The first Great Community Litter Clean-up saw 20 community groups and organizations come together during Earth Week to pick up litter in Peterborough parks and along trails.

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There were 1.2 tonnes of litter collected which equals more than 133,000 plastic water bottles according to The City of Peterborough.

“As always, our community really came together for the betterment of the environment,” said Councillor Joy Lachica.“We all play a role in having a beautiful, litter-free City, whether by picking up litter, putting trash in the proper receptacles or packing our blue boxes to reduce blowing recyclables on collection day.” 

Groups can organize a litter clean-up in a park, trail or public space any time. Registration can be found on the City’s website to receive a free litter clean-up kit and arrange a designated time and location for Public Works staff to collect the garbage.  

A new online collaboration tool is available on the City’s community consultation website. Residents can log their completed litter clean-up event on an interactive map and connect with other people and clean-up groups in the community.

Through this forum, residents can also share news about their event plans, share ideas, and offer to help others. 

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