Peterborough and District Labour Council Hosting Free Labour Day BBQ at Nicholls Oval

The Peterborough and District Labour Council (PDLC) is hosting a free Labour Day BBQ at Nicholls Oval on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough and District Labour Council.

There will be music, children’s entertainment and food at the event.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Workers Together: For a Better Deal.’ Labour activists and their families from across the county will gather for the occasion according to a press release.

“We’ve made significant progress at the federal level on key issues like anti-scab legislation, pharmacare, and sustainable jobs. These achievements are a testament to what workers can achieve when we come together,” said Dave Warda, PDLC president.

Karen Littlewood, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation president, will be a guest at the BBQ.

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List of City Services On Labour Day

Many City facilities will be closed or offering modified service on Labour Day, Monday. The City of Peterborough has released a list highlighting any changes.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough

City Hall

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

Arenas Division

The Peterborough Memorial Centre will host the Peterborough Petes’ first exhibition game at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.memorialcentre.ca.

Kinsmen Arena will be closed.

Healthy Planet Arena, formerly known as the Evinrude Centre, will be open from noon until 9 p.m. on September 6.

The Arenas Division office will be closed.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on September 6.

To stay up-to-date with what's happening at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, please visit www.agp.on.ca, or visit their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Garbage, recycling and green waste

There will be no change to curbside collection of garbage, recycling and green waste.

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot and the Peterborough County and City Waste Management Facility (landfill) will be closed on September 6.

The Pido Road Recycling Depot remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more details, please call the City of Peterborough Waste Management Division at 705-742-7777 ext. 1657.

Peterborough Museum and Archives

The Peterborough Museum and Archives and gift shop are open from noon to 4 p.m. on September 6.

COVID protocols are in place, with full information online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.

Peterborough Public Library

The Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 6. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on September 6. Please visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.

Sport and Wellness Centre

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be closed on September 6.

Marina

The Peterborough Marina office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 6. To contact the Marina, please phone 705-745-8787 or email marina@peterborough.ca.

City splash pads

City splash pads will be operational September 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All visitors are required to follow public health guidelines. If the splash pad is crowded, consider visiting at another time.

Provincial Offences office

The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on September 6. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.

Social Services office

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed. Emergency shelter services remain open: call 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays.

Child care centres

City-operated child care centres will be closed on September 6.

Public Works

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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The Wheels On Peterborough Buses Won't Be Going Round & Round On Labour Day

Don't forget the transit buses won't be running on Labour Day Monday. Walk, bike or drive.

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[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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