Peterborough Airport May See Increased Flight Services Following New Air Traffic Plans

Peterborough Regional Airport’s aviation activity and growth potential has been recognized through NAV CANADA’s Level of Service Study for Peterborough’s airport, with recommendations for NAV CANADA-staffed traffic management to support airplane movements.

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The Level of Service Study with its recommendations was posted earlier this week on the NAV CANADA website for a 60-day public review before the recommendations are forwarded to Transport Canada for concurrence.

If Transport Canada supports NAV CANADA’s recommendations, NAV CANADA would implement a new Flight Service Station at the Peterborough Regional Airport according to the City.

“NAV CANADA’s recommendation supports increased activity while monitoring airport movements and enhancing safety,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This direction further supports the long-term strategic growth and will establish the airport as a regional centre of economic growth and prosperity.”

NAV CANADA’s specific recommendations include:

• Implement Airport Advisory Service, Vehicle Control Service and Ground Advisory Service, 15 hours per day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Install an Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)

• Establish a means of surveillance to approximately 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) within the 5 nautical miles at the Peterborough Airport and to 1,000 feet AGL within 10 nautical miles of the airport

The public review for NAV CANADA’s air traffic service requirements proposal closes on Feb. 18.

Implementing air traffic services at the Peterborough Regional Airport reflects progress under City Council’s Strategic Plan for a future-ready City with the airport identified in the strategic pillar Growth and Economic Development as a vibrant regional aviation hub.

Peterborough Regional Airport is an aerospace employment hub for the region serving various aerospace industry sectors. The airport is home to over 20 businesses, which employ about 500 people. The airport's 7,000-foot-long runway and supporting infrastructure have been designed to accommodate up to the Boeing 737 series aircraft.

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Peterborough Transit Making Service Adjustments For the Holidays Starting Thursday

Service adjustments will be in place for some Peterborough Transit routes during the holiday period, until Jan. 5, beginning Thursday.

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Late-night service is suspended from Dec 19 to Jan. 5. On weekdays and Saturdays, the last trip will depart no later than 11:30 p.m. On Sundays and holidays, the last trip for any route departs no later than 7:30 p.m.

Late-night service on Routes 5 and 6 to Trent University and Fleming College will be temporarily suspended as of Thursday, with regular late-night service to both locations resuming on Jan. 5.

Service on Route 11 and 11A Water will be temporarily suspended from Thursday until Jan. 5 with regular service resuming on Jan. 6.

On Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, the last trip will depart no later than 7:30 p.m. for all routes, with all service ending for the day by 8:30 p.m.

There is no Transit service on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

All Transit routes will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday. The last trip will depart no later than 7:30 p.m. for all routes, with all service ending for the day by 8:30 p.m.

Transit Customer Service desk

The Customer Service desk at the Simcoe Street Terminal will operate with adjusted hours for the holiday period: 

• Tuesday, Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 25: closed

• Thursday, Dec. 26: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 30: regular hours

• Tuesday, Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 1: closed

Regular hours resume at the Simcoe Street Bus Terminal on Jan. 2.

Service changes effective December 29, 2024

To improve efficiency and safety, the following adjustments will be in place starting Dec. 29:

Route 2 Chemong

Route 2 Chemong will follow a loop that starts and ends at the downtown Terminal. Twenty-minute service continues with minor adjustments to the timetables.

Preview timetables are available on the Route 2 Chemong web page.

Route 6 Sherbrooke

On weekday westbound service, an early morning and late night trip is being added, with minor timing adjustments to one early morning westbound trip. An early morning trip will be added to weekday eastbound service.

Saturday eastbound service will include one new early morning trip on the eastbound route and a late night trip added to the westbound route.

Sunday/Holiday service will have an additional late-night trip starting Dec. 29.

The Link – Route 31 Curve Lake

The weekday service schedule has been adjusted to align with GO Transit drop-offs and pick-ups.

Bus stop changes

The southbound bus stop on George Street at Townsend Street will no longer be in service as of Dec. 29. The new stop will be located at George Street at Rink Street.

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Television Road Reopened Ahead of Schedule After Undergoing Railway Crossing Repairs

Emergency repairs have been completed ahead of schedule and Television Road has reopened to through traffic as of about 9 a.m. on Thursday.

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Closure was expected to be completed by Thursday evening.

The closure began on Monday by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway. It was done to make an emergency repair to the railway crossing south of Maniece Avenue.

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Television Road Temporarily Closed Until Thursday Evening For Railway Crossing Repairs

Television Road will be closed to through traffic between Parkhill Road East and Lansdowne Street East/Highway 7.

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The closure is required by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to make an emergency repair to the railway crossing south of Maniece Avenue.

Residents are asked to follow posted signage and detour routes on Parkhill Road East and Lansdowne Street East/Highway 7. Emergency access will not be available across the work site at the railway crossing.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway expects to reopen Television Road to through traffic by Thursday at 5 p.m.

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Peterborough County Launches Second 'Share the Road Campaign' For Awareness of Slow-Moving Vehicles and Farm Equipment On Roads

Peterborough County has launched the second annual Share the Road campaign to spread awareness for slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment on its roads.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough County.

This campaign is promoted during harvest season which begins in October and can last into December. It is in partnership with the Peterborough Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Provincial Police – Peterborough County Detachment,

There will be heightened awareness by the Peterborough County OPP in farming areas across Peterborough County during the campaign which will run until the end of October.

“As the leaves change colour and the weather gets colder, you will start to see more farm vehicles on our roads across Peterborough County. As farmers prepare for their harvest, please be mindful of oversized and slow-moving vehicles on our roads,” said Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County warden. “Agriculture continues to be the lifeblood of Peterborough County and we want to ensure a safe and productive harvest for our farming community this year.”

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the OPP want motorists to be aware of the following:

1. Harvest season begins in October and lasts into December – Farm and slow-moving vehicles will be on the roadways.

2. Don’t expect the vehicle to pull over on the shoulder – as this could be dangerous for a large piece of equipment.

3. Make sure the path is clear and the driver of the slow-moving vehicle sees you before you pass.

4. Impatient drivers who attempt to pass in an unsafe manner risk causing serious accidents and/or hefty penalties – the fine for Careless Driving is $490 and 6 demerit points.

5. Do not drive in the blind spots of the slow-moving vehicle and keep far enough back for the driver to see you.

“The OPP would like to remind motorists that harvest season is in full swing once again. During this time of year, you may encounter slow-moving farm vehicles on the road more frequently,” said Angie Kerr, OPP acting staff sergeant. “Both motorists and farm equipment operators share the responsibility for road safety, and we urge everyone to exercise patience and caution during these encounters. Please be alert, give farm vehicles plenty of space, and pass only when it is truly safe to do so.”

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Peterborough Transit Beginning Service Enhancements Next Tuesday

Beginning next Tuesday, Peterborough Transit will implement route improvements, including extended service, increased service frequency and some bus stop changes, as announced by the City of Peterborough on Monday.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

The changes have been planned to improve service for Peterborough Transit commuters.

Use the live Transit tracker at pt.mytransitride.com which has a trip planner, shows the locations of buses on routes and estimates the time of arrival at each stop.

An interactive map, complete route schedules and more information are available at peterborough.ca/TransitRoutes.

Route 2 Chemong

• Southbound and northbound: On weekdays, enhancing the frequency of service. Starting at 8:20 a.m. from Lansdowne Place and 9 a.m. from Trent, it will run every 20 minutes until 6 p.m.

• Southbound and northbound: Extending the existing service in the northbound direction from Lansdowne Place to Bata Library at Trent University. The southbound direction will begin at Bata Library, Trent University and run to Lansdowne Place.

• The route extension: Northbound from the regular route on Chemong Road, turn right onto Broadway Boulevard, turn right onto Rowberry Boulevard, turn right onto Milroy Drive, turn left onto Towerhill Road, turn right onto Hilliard Street, turn left onto Marina Boulevard, turn left onto Water Street, turn right onto Nassau Mills Road, and turn left onto West Bank Drive to Bata Library. Southbound will be the same route in the opposite direction.

• New stops at Broadway Boulevard at Grange Way, Rowberry Boulevard at Haylock Gardens, Rowberry Boulevard at Milroy Drive, and Milroy Drive at Ferguson Place.

Route 3 Park

• Southbound and northbound: Increased frequency on weekday morning trips between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. resume on September 3. 

Route 5 The Parkway

• Southbound and northbound: Increased frequency on weekdays will resume with Route 5 transitioning to a 30-minute schedule until 6 p.m. on September 3. 

• Northbound: Weekday and Saturday late-night service resumes from midnight until 2:05 a.m. on September 3. 

Route 6 Sherbrooke

• Starting September 3, weekday and Saturday late-night service resumes westbound from 12:10 a.m. until 2:10 a.m. and eastbound from 12:32 a.m. to 2:32 a.m. 

Route 7 Lansdowne

• Starting September 3, weekday morning and afternoon school trips resume. 

• Westbound: An additional weekday morning trip will serve Holy Cross Secondary School leaving Walker Avenue at Bramble Road at 7:45 a.m., arriving at Holy Cross Secondary School at 8:16 a.m.  

• Eastbound: An additional weekday morning trip will serve Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, leaving Willowcreek Plaza at 8:05 a.m., arriving at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School at 8:30 a.m. 

Route 9 Parkhill

• Westbound and eastbound: Increased frequency on weekday morning and afternoon trips will resume on September 3. 

Route 11/11A Water

• Southbound and northbound: Weekday service resumes on September 3.  

Route 12 Otonabee

• Route extension to include the Collison Avenue area.

• The route extension: from Bensfort Road the bus will turn left onto Maxwell Avenue, turn left onto Sherin Avenue, continue on Southpark Drive, turn left onto Collison Avenue, and turn left onto Bensfort Road, where it will resume the regular route.

• Weekday services run from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., leaving the terminal every 45 minutes.

• New stops: Maxwell Avenue at Barker Avenue, Maxwell Avenue at Sherin Avenue, Southpark Drive at Collison Avenue, and Collison Avenue at Bensfort Road.

Bus stop changes: Route 12 Otonabee

• Woodland Drive at Linden Avenue: New stop on Woodland Drive, south side at Linden Avenue.

• Barnardo Avenue at Bennet Street: Moved to crosswalk on Barnardo Avenue at Dumble Avenue.

• Milford Drive at Middlefield Road: Moved from east side of Milford Drive west to corner beside stop sign at Middlefield Drive.

• The Parkway at The Queensway: Northbound direction moved from the south side to the north side of The Queensway.

Construction detours continue:

• Armour Road Detour: Route 7A Lansdowne continues to detour via Rogers Street.

• Brealey Drive Detour: Route 9 Parkhill continues to detour via Kawartha Heights Blvd.

• Lansdowne Street Detour: Route 23 Red Community bus continues to detour via Romaine.

• Parkhill Road Detour: Route 9 Parkhill continues to detour via McDonnel. Route 11A continues to detour via Dublin to McDonnel.

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OPP and Peterborough Police Service to Increase Traffic Enforcement In School Zones In Peterborough County

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS) will increase traffic enforcement in Peterborough County school zones this fall.

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“As the new school year begins, the Peterborough County OPP reminds drivers to stay alert,” said Chris Galeazza, OPP inspector/detachment commander. “With children returning to sidewalks, crossing guards at intersections, and school buses back on the roads, safety needs to be every driver's top priority. Please plan for potential delays and exercise patience and caution to ensure a safe journey for all.”

“Back-to-school is an exciting time. We want it to be a safe time as well whether students are walking, cycling or taking the bus,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief. “There are new traffic calming measures in place and the City of Peterborough has deemed school zones as Community Safety Zones, which come with slower speeds and increased fines. We ask motorists to slow down, be extra vigilant as well as patient as we see the return of students, crossing guards and school buses for the school year.”

This enforcement is in partnership with Peterborough County, The Township of Cavan Monaghan, The Township of Selwyn, and The Municipality of Trent Lakes.

“As Fall begins, school bells will ring, yellow buses will hit the roads and young students will be crossing streets to get to and from school,” said Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County Warden. “In Peterborough County, our roads are shared by cars, trucks, farm vehicles, school buses, cyclists, pedestrians, and more. Please drive with caution; stay alert, leave early, stop for buses, give room to cyclists, and yield at pedestrian crossings. Thank you to our local police services for your support with enforcement in school zones this Fall. Let’s all do our part to ensure a successful and safe school year for all students.”

The County reminds drivers to take extra precautions as school buses return to the roads. This includes slowing down in school zones, planning to leave early, giving at least one metre of clearance to cyclists and stopping for school buses.

The OPP and Peterborough Police Service would like to remind motorists of the following:

1. You must stop for stopped school buses with lights flashing.

2. Speeding in a school zone can result in fines and demerit points.

3. Crossing guards have the right to stop traffic at crosswalks – abide by their direction.

4. Motorists must wait until the crossing guard is no longer on the roadway before proceeding.

To keep schoolchildren safe, the OPP and the PPS will monitor and issue tickets as required for offences in school zones and/or community safety zones.

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Peterborough Airport Welcomes New Manager

The Peterborough Airport has named Dustin Gervais as the new airport manager.

Photocourtesy of the LOomex Group.

Gervais had worked in operations on-site at the airport and worked with The Loomex Group for several years. He assumed the role on Tuesday.

“We are thrilled that he is taking on this challenge,” according to a press release statement. “Dustin brings a wealth of knowledge from his time working with various airports with The Loomex Group and we are excited to welcome him into the Airport Manager role.”

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Peterborough Transit Making Service Adjustments Starting June 23

Peterborough Transit is adjusting some of its routes starting this Sunday.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Changes include increased frequency on Route 2 Chemong and a seasonal shift to weekday hourly service on routes that typically experience lower volumes over the summer.

Route improvements including new stops, expanded service, enhancements to rider safety and improved timing on connections between routes, will be made to Route 4 Weller, Route 8 Monaghan and Community Bus Routes 22 and 23.

Route 2 Chemong

On weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., both southbound and northbound service will increase frequency, with trips departing every 20 minutes.

Route 3 Park

Weekday service will transition to an hourly schedule for southbound and northbound routes.

Route 4 Weller

• Eastbound route will travel west off Medical Drive onto Alexander Court, servicing new stops on Alexander Court at Extendicare, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) at south entrance, PRHC at main entrance and PRHC at the Emergency Department.

• Westbound route will bypass the PRHC circle, travel along Hospital Drive past the Medical Centre to Weller Street and loop into the hospital on the eastbound return route. 

Route 5 The Parkway

Weekday service will transition to an hourly schedule for southbound and northbound routes.

Route 8 Monaghan

• While the frequency of both southbound and northbound trips remains the same, service has been increased by five minutes on all trips.

• Southbound and northbound routes will now serve the Lily Lake Road subdivision, travelling on Lily Lake Road, turning south on York Drive, and proceeding to a new stop near the York Drive roundabout. As of June 23, the Casino stop on Route 8 is no longer in service.

• Northbound route will turn west off Medical Drive onto Alexander Court, servicing new stops on Alexander Court at Extendicare, continuing to PRHC at south entrance, PRHC at main entrance, and PRHC at the Emergency Department entrance.

Route 9 Parkhill

Weekday service will transition to an hourly schedule for both westbound and eastbound routes.

Community Bus Route 22 Blue and Route 23 Red

As part of a pilot project to enhance safety of our riders, both routes will no longer enter the circle at the main PRHC entrance due to the high volume of traffic in that area.

Community Bus Route 22 Blue and Route 23 Red will enter the PRHC travelling from Medical Drive, west onto Alexander Court, serving news stops on Alexander Court at Extendicare, the PRHC south entrance, main entrance at the walkway and the PRHC Emergency Department.

Construction detours

Peterborough Transit continues to adjust routes for construction detours this season. The following routes have detours in place while construction projects are underway:

• Route 7A Lansdowne eastbound will detour from Rogers Street to Dufferin Street to Armour Road

• Route 9 Parkhill will detour from Parkhill Road via McDonnel Street, and from Brealey Drive via Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Lansdowne Street West

• Westbound Route 23 Red Community Bus will detour via Romaine Street west to Park Street south to resume the regular route. Two temporary stops will be placed on the north side of Romaine Street: Romaine Street at Aylmer Street and Romaine Street at Park Street.

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List of Road Closures During Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival This Saturday

For the public’s safety, Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival committee has secured approval from the City of Peterborough to close Crescent Street from George Street to Winch Street on race day this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EACH YEAR, THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL MEETS AT LITTLE LAKE OFF CRESCENT STREET. PHOTO COURTESY OF PETERBOROUGH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

The closures are in place at the following locations:

• Rink St. from the east side of George St at the Crary Park Marina entrance.

• Perry St. from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent St.

• Lake St. from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent St.

• Lock St. from the north side of Romaine St. to the south side of Crescent St.

• Romaine Street from the east side of Lock St. to the west side of Crescent St.

• Crescent St. from the south side of Perry St. to the west side of Winch St.

Emergency No Parking signs will be installed in the following locations:

• Lock Street (both sides) from Romaine Street to Ware Street

• Winch Street (both sides) from Crescent Street to Ware Street

• Haggart Street (both sides) from Crescent Street to Ware Street

• Crescent Street (both sides) from Winch Street to Haggard Street

• Ware Street (both sides) from Haggart Street to Lock Street

The following is the event schedule (times are subject to change):

• 8 a.m. - Shuttle bus to parking areas begins running (see website for details)

• 8 a.m. - Awakening the Dragon/Opening Ceremonies

• 8:30 a.m. - First Race Heats begin

• 9 a.m. - Vendors Village Market opens with over 40 vendors brought to us from Modern Makers  Market including food vendors

• 9 a.m. - Family Fun Zone opens offering activities and crafts from 15 providers to keep everyone entertained.

• 11 a.m. - The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens

• 11:15 a.m. to noon - Mackenzie Cup Race series followed by the Survivor Flower Ceremony

• 1 p.m. - Second Race Heats begin

• 3:10 p.m. - Divisional Finals begin

• 3:45 p.m. - Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park

• 4 p.m. - Raffle draw at the tent near the bleachers

• 4:30 p.m. - Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park

• 5:10 p.m. - Final Race fooled by Awards Presentations Fundraisers - At the bleachers

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