City Seeking Peterborough Airport Restaurant Operator
/The City of Peterborough is seeking an established Food Service operator at the Peterborough Airport through a Request for Proposals process announced on Wednesday.
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City of Peterborough to Collect Christmas Trees During Regular Garbage Collection For January
/The City of Peterborough has started to accept natural Christmas trees as part of regular garbage collection pending weather conditions announced Monday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The City is reminding residents to do the following before having their trees collected for compost:
Remove all tree decorations
Place it at the curb in a clear and visible location
Not place their trees in bags
Peterborough Transit Adjusting Services For the Holidays and January
/Peterborough Transit has made service adjustments for all routes for the holiday season from Saturday until Jan. 7, announced on Friday.
All Route 11 and 11A Water trips will be suspended from Christmas Eve until Jan. 8, with regular weekday service resuming on Jan. 9.
On Saturday, all routes end early, with the last trip departing no later than 7:15 p.m. (7:33 p.m. on Route 3 Park). Evening PTBOnDemand service will not be available.
There will be no service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
On Boxing Day, a Holiday/Sunday service schedule will be in place, with the last trip departing no later than 7:15 p.m. (or 7:33 p.m. on Route 3 Park). Evening PTBOnDemand service will not be available.
On all routes, late evening trips departing after 11:32 p.m. are suspended between the period of Friday 23 until Jan 7. (please note: late evening trips information was updated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday)
On Dec. 31 all routes end early with the last trip departing no later than 7:15 p.m. (7:33 p.m. on Route 3 Park). Evening OnDemand service will not be available. Extended New Year’s Eve service will not be offered this year.
Transit Customer Service desk
The Customer Service desk at the Simcoe Street Terminal will operate with adjusted hours for the holiday period.
Saturday, Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: closed
Monday, Dec. 26: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Friday, Dec. 30: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1: closed
Regular hours resume at the Simcoe Street Bus Terminal on Monday, January 2, 2022.
For questions about Transit service, please call Transit Operations at 705-745-0525 or by email at transitoperations@peterborough.ca.
Service changes to Routes 3, 4 effective Jan. 2, 2023
Starting on Jan. 2, weekday service on Route 3 Park will operate hourly after 9 a.m. and Route 4 Weller will be reduced to operate hourly as Peterborough Transit continues to work towards providing more stable service for our customers during staffing challenges.
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City of Peterborough Closing Early or Modifying Friday Services Due to Winter Storm
/Due to the major winter storm, the City of Peterborough programs and facilities is closing or altering services as of noon on Friday for the safety of employees and customers.
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The Peterborough Public Library, arenas, Morrow Building, the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, the Art Gallery of Peterborough and the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) Box Office will be closing early starting at noon on Friday.
Quaker Foods City Square skating rink is temporarily closed due to the weather causing unsafe ice conditions. When weather conditions allow the rink to be re-opened, an update will be posted on peterborough.ca.
The City of Peterborough had previously provided the holiday schedules for programs and facilities for the period between Christmas and the new year, with some facilities operating under different schedules. Due to the storm, some facilities are closing earlier than scheduled.
The Peterborough Public Library will return to regular operating hours on Wednesday, opening at 10 a.m.
The Healthy Planet Arena returns to normal holiday operations as of 11 a.m. on Monday. The PMC returns to normal operations on Tuesday while the Kinsmen Civic Centre will remain closed until Monday.
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will return to normal operations as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday as previously scheduled for the holidays.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will resume regular operating hours starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
The PMC Box Office offers online services at memorialcentre.ca. It will reopen for regular in-person operating hours starting 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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YMCA Closing All Branches For Friday Due To Inclement Weather
/Due to the inclement weather from the winter storm, the YMCA is closing all their branches on Friday.
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The branches closed at 10 a.m. Friday, citing the health and safety of our staff and members is the top priority.
YMCA says they are providing an update to be open for Christmas Eve later on Friday. They were originally scheduled to be open until 2 p.m. on that day.
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City Providing Temporary Overnight Drop-in Space During Major Winter Storm
/The City of Peterborough is providing temporary overnight warming space for people who are experiencing homelessness throughout the major winter storm from Thursday until Boxing Day morning (Dec. 26).
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The space is open from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. at the Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St.
The City is also providing a daytime drop-in space in partnership with One Roof Community Centre at 99 Brock St. with extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. until Jan. 2.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter.
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
If regular emergency shelters are full, or for individuals who cannot access traditional shelters, alternative accommodations may be available in motels. If people are given temporary shelter in motels during extreme winter weather, the City provides transportation to the motel and food onsite.
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through the Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. The Peterborough Social Services website has full details at www.peterborough.ca/socialservices.
Information on the City of Peterborough response plan that provides a warm space for people who are experiencing homelessness to access 24 hours a day during extreme winter weather events is online at www.peterborough.ca/en/news/services-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-during-extreme-winter-weather.aspx.
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City of Peterborough Declares Significant Weather Event Of Impending Winter Storm
/The City of Peterborough has declared a Significant Weather Event in advance on Thursday’s major winter storm.
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The forecase is calling for rapidly falling temperatures and potentially damaging winds along with snow and potential for blizzard conditions on Friday and into the weekend. This weather can be dangerous for users of City roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. Snow clearing operations will take longer to complete due to the potential severity of the storm.
“Declaring a Significant Weather Event is a way to advise residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists that conditions on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes can be expected to be delayed compared to typical levels of service, due to the potential severity of the approaching storm,” said John Czerniawski, Public Works Operations Manager.
City of Peterborough Public Works staff are tracking weather radar and preparing operations according to forecasts. They are tracking significant snowfall over a long duration storm with the potential of a flash freeze and snow heavy at times.
Crews will focus on arterial and collector roads first, with residential streets, sidewalks and trails to follow depending on resources and conditions. The City says crews are working until the City’s 978 km of roads, 404 km of sidewalks, 39 kkm of trails and 650 bus stops are cleared.
There will be 18 plow trucks, 11 sidewalk plows, two graders, seven loaders and backhoes and four light sanding units, with winter abrasives and de-icers stocked and staff ready to be deployed.
During this time, residents are advised to use caution and that typical winter maintenance service levels for roads may not be met.
Motorists are advised to stay home and only use the roads for necessary travel.
Adjust driving based on the conditions
Visibility may be reduced
Go slow
Watch for taillights ahead
Be prepared to stop
Road users and pedestrians are asked to leave crews the space they need to safely and effectively clean city streets, sidewalks and trails.
Winter parking restrictions are in place and parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. every night. Additionally, residents are asked not to park on City streets for the duration of the storm to allow for effective snow clearing. During snowstorms, free overnight parking is available in municipal parking garages and surface lots. Drivers can use the parking garage entrance ticket for a free ride home on Peterborough Transit.
“Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation as our crews work through this major winter storm,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. ”My sincere appreciation to the City employees who will be working around the clock in difficult conditions this holiday season to keep our roads, sidewalks and trails safe.”
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Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers Closing After 36 Years in Peterborough
/Laurie Jones and her company Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers are setting down the scissors and closing up shop, announcing her retirement after 36 years of business in downtown Peterborough.
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Jones.
The salon, located at 165 Sherbooke St., has always been Jones’s sanctuary.
“It’s comfortable here and it’s homey,” she said as she motioned to her space. “It’s always been my comfort zone.”
The salon doors opened in 1986 and offered brow waxing and various cut and colour hair services.
“It was a little scary, but my family was really supportive so I went for it and never looked back,” says Jones. “You kind of wonder if you can actually do it and I remember my dad saying ‘if you don’t ever try it, you’ll never know if you can,’ and with the support of everybody, I was able to.”
After being closed for nearly seven months during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones says she got used to having some downtime.
“I sort of just went ‘you know what? I think I want to try out this retirement thing,’” she laughed. “I’m closing because I want to, not because I have to and that is a big thing to say.”
Photo by Felicia Massey.
Her nephew Jonathan Jones noted that his aunt took great pride in her business.
“Laurie prided herself on getting to know her clients and their families. Her shop was a family-friendly spot filled with laughter and good stories,” he said via e-mail.
As she wraps up her 47-year career, she reflects on the community connections she’s built along the way.
“I’ve had customers for years,” she explains. “In one family I’ve done five generations of hair which is pretty amazing.”
Laurie plans to work until the end of the week, saying she is looking forward to spending her new-found time off with her nephews and family.
“Everybody asks ‘what do you want for your retirement’ and I say people have been loyal to me for 45 years, what more could I want? You can’t get better than loyalty,” says Jones.
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Six New Constables Have Been Sworn-In to Peterborough Police Service
/Six new constables have been welcomed into the Peterborough Police Service, were officially sworn in and received their badges in a ceremony at Peterborough City Hall on Monday.
(form left to right) Constable Jeremy Avey Constable John Bangay, Constable Christopher Cox, Constable Blake Harris, Constable Daniel Hicks and Constable Dominic Moukarzel are the newest recruits to the PEterborough Police Service. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.
The following are the newest officers to Peterborough, Lakefield, and Cavan-Monaghan.
Constable Jeremy Avey
Constable John Bangay
Constable Christopher Cox
Constable Blake Harris
Constable Daniel Hicks
Constable Dominic Moukarzel
The group recently completed basic training at Ontario Police College and was able to have their family and friends attend their ceremony.
“Congratulation to our new recruits, the Peterborough Police Service welcomes you,” said Tim Farquharson, acting chief of police. “We are excited to have you and look forward to you learning and being a part of the Peterborough community.”
Peterborough Police Services Board Members Drew Merrett and Mayor Jeff Leal were in attendance, welcoming the group to the community and thanking them for their commitment to community service.
These new officers come to the Service from various fields including corrections, security, customer service management, sales, and have volunteer experience with auxiliary units. They have post-secondary degrees in commerce, sports management, forensics, and police foundations.
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City Services Offered With Modified Holiday Hours in Peterborough
/Various City of Peterborough services will be offering modified hours, with some closures, over the holidays from Friday to Jan. 3.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection over the holiday period. For missed recycling collection, please phone Emterra at 705-742-3139. For missed garbage collection, phone Public Works at 705-745-1386.
Essential services, such as emergency services, public works and wastewater treatment, continue uninterrupted. Public Works can be reached for urgent matters at 705-745-1386. This line is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
City Hall, including the Tax Office, Clerk’s Office, Building Services and Planning and the Heritage Preservation Office will be closed starting at noon on Dec. 23, reopening with regular hours on Jan. 3.
While the Social Services administration office is closed over the holiday period, individuals can phone 705-926-0096 at any time for emergency shelter services. City-operated childcare programs will be closed starting at noon on Dec. 23 and reopen with regular hours on Jan. 3.
Most recreation and community services are open with revised hours of operation.
The Quaker Foods City Square outdoor rink is open most days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Dec. 24 the rink is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Unscheduled rink closures may be required due to inclement weather and ice conditions.
There will be holiday adjustments to Transit schedules from Dec. 23 to Jan. 7, including suspended late-night trips, as well as trips ending early on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. There is no Transit service on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. For full details about Transit holiday service and Transit Customer Service hours, please visit www.peterborough.ca/transit or phone 705-745-0525.
Closed from noon on Dec. 23 until 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 3:
City Hall, including the Tax Office, Clerk's Office, Building Services and Planning
Social Services office
