Section of George Street to be Temporarily Reduced to One Lane

The City of Peterborough has announced that emergency repairs to the storm sewer system under George Street North in an area just north of Simcoe Street will begin on November 8, 2021.

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Vehicle traffic will be reduced to one lane on a section of George Street between Hunter Street and Simcoe Street.

The work is expected to be completed in about four weeks.

Access for local traffic and businesses in the construction area will be maintained at all times. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

A paid duty officer will help to direct traffic at the intersection of George Street and Simcoe Street as required. Pedestrian traffic is expected to be maintained through the work zone.

Surface restoration of the affected areas on George Street North will be completed following the underground repairs.

The emergency repairs are required to restore capacity to the storm sewer after it was recently discovered that a section of the storm sewer had partially collapsed.

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George Street No Longer Closed Downtown For Weekend, Re-Opens Early To Vehicular Traffic

The weekend closure of George Street to vehicular traffic downtown has been cancelled. The road is being immediately re-opened to vehicles for the remainder of the weekend, Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th.

The City of Peterborough made the decision on Thursday to close sections of George Street downtown to vehicular traffic for the weekend as an immediate action to coincide with the Province’s Stage 2 framework for the re-opening of the province that was announced on Monday, June 8th.

“It was an attempt to provide additional pedestrian space to help people feel more comfortable and safe coming back into the downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic—and it also provided an opportunity for pop-up patios for businesses on George Street through a fast-track process,” says Brendan Wedley, Manager of Communication Services. “Based on feedback after the first day, the City is reopening the road to vehicles. The City apologizes for the confusion.”

People are encouraged to physical distance—that is, stay at least 2 metres away from people who aren’t from your household or social circle of 10—as much as possible when walking through the downtown and passing by patios along sidewalks. When physical distancing isn’t possible, please consider wearing a mask.

A longer-term solution for re-working public space in the downtown will be put in place over the next couple of weeks to provide additional space for pedestrians by changing vehicle traffic lanes and on-street parking. The plan, which was created in collaboration with Peterborough Public Health and the Downtown Business Improvement Area, is available on the City’s website.

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George Street In Downtown Closes This Weekend To Help People With Physical Distancing

George Street will be closed from McDonnel Street to King Street from 3 p.m. on Friday, June 12th until Sunday night to help people with physical distancing as businesses resume more activities under Stage 2 of the Province’s framework for re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The purpose of the street closure is only to provide space for pedestrians to stay a safe distance away from each other—not for street activities or structures. Residents are reminded that spaces created by road closures are smoke-free according to City by-law.

George Street

The weekend George Street closure is an interim measure while the City works to put in place broader changes to increase sidewalks space to assist with physical distancing by changing vehicle lanes and on-street parking. The broader changes are expected to be implemented within the next couple of weeks as the City acquires and installs barriers between vehicle lanes and the new pedestrian spaces.

A map of the planned broader changes to sidewalks, vehicle lanes, and on-street parking is available at peterborough.ca. The changes were developed in collaboration with Peterborough Public Health and the Downtown Business Improvement Area.

Besides providing more pedestrian space, the broader changes will allow businesses to work with the City through a new streamlined application process to make use of some sidewalk space to offer services outside, while maintaining space for physical distancing and following public health guidelines.

George Street

PATIO REGULATIONS

-> Currently, only previously approved patios are able to establish on downtown sidewalks as the first phase in a phased approach.

-> For businesses looking to add new patios or expand previously approved patios, a new streamlined application process has been set up to quickly review and approve requests that meet public health guidelines and essential requirements for the use of the public property. The application process will be available starting next week.

-> Patio operators are asked to follow the Province’s guidelines on the safe re-opening under the emergency situation and public health guidelines including:

• Restricting the number of patrons on the patio to a maximum of 50% of the previously approved capacity.

• Ensure physical distancing of at least 2 metres between patrons from different households.

• Using reservations – no lineups as space is limited and lineups onto the sidewalk will make it difficult for physical distancing.

• Limiting the number of patrons allowed in the outdoor space at one time.

• Ensuring enough space between tables, including to allow for movement.

• Access to indoor facilities is limited to patio/outdoor dining area access, food pickup, payment, washrooms or other health and safety purposes.

• Not using overhead structures such as tents and canopies that may impede with pedestrians and physical distancing (using umbrellas is encouraged to provide shade).

• Ensuring tables and chairs are at least one metre from the outer limit of the patio, in order to facilitate physical distancing.

Patio owners and operators are reminded that smoking and vaping are prohibited on all patios, and within 9 metres of the patio.

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Here's Pictures From The Epic Tractor Parade In Downtown Peterborough

The tractor parade serves as the kick off to the Peterborough Ex . 

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MP Dean Del Mastro

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PtboPics: St. Paddy's Day Parade Brought Smiles And Green Throughout Downtown

The sun was shining and a sea of green could be seen for as far as the eye could see this afternoon at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Peterborough. 

Peterborough Theatre Guild promoting their upcoming show "Urinetown"

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Parade On George Street

The Ode'min Giizis Festival began in Peterborough on Wednesday and wraps up today with events taking place throughout the city. Yesterday, we snapped these pics as the parade made its way from City Hall down to Del Crary Park.

 

 

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Get NaKeD In The Patch This Valentine's Day

NaKeD Chocolate (382 George Street) was opened in the summer of 2009 by Warren Eley, a professional chocolatier. The aroma of chocolate fills the air the moment you open the doors of the shop and your eyes quickly start admiring the many displays of delectable chocolates from around the world showcased behind the counter and throughout the store.

Flavours like chocolate ganache combined with chilli, cayenne, ancho, and jalapeno peppers named the Aztec or, one of my personal favourites, the Chai Tiger made up of black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and milk chocolate ganache.  

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, check out NaKed's specials and drop by the shop to pick something out for that special someone. And don't forget to treat yourself too!

[NaKeD Chocolate]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Stuff To Do In The Patch This Weekend

Friday: 

Showplace Performance Centre presents A Celtic Christmas with Barra MacNeils (Tickets $50.75 - 8 p.m.)

Saturday:

Peterborough Santa Claus Parade (4:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.) George Street

Peterborough Petes vs. Windsor Spitfires (7 p.m. - Tickets)

Showplace Performance Centre presents Elvis: The Wonderful World of Christmas (Tickets $42 - 8 p.m.)

Mid-Life Crisis in Concert (8 p.m. - $15) at The Venue

Sunday:

T.A.S.S. presents A Big Band Christmas (Tickets $20 - Adults - 3 p.m.)

"Yule Be Cool" Christmas Concert with The Peterborough Pop Ensemble (7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Free with donation) Northminister United Church

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Get All Fancy For Peterborough's Fashion District Block Party

A four-day fashion sale will be happening downtown on George Street, starting today at 10 a.m and running through Sunday. There will also be an opening party at Splice tonight at 9 p.m.

The sale itself will span numerous stores with in-store specials, giveaways and over $1,000 in prizes at the opening party.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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A 22-year-old Sebastian Bach Gives His Memories of Peterborough

Twenty years ago Sebastian Bach (he of Skid Row) returned to his hometown of Peterborough while on vacation (and to watch his little brother graduate from Queen Mary), and took time out to chat with a local TV station. Here's what his memories were of growing up here ("I attempted to," he says), including attending PCVS and Lakefield College School, and walking down George Street with long hair.

[Sebastian Bach -- Lost Interview Part 1]

[Related: Skid Row -- "18 and Life"; Sebastian Bach's website; Sebastian Bach on Twitter]

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