List of City Services Operating On Modified Hours During the Holiday Season

Many City of Peterborough services will offer modified hours, with some closures, from Friday to Jan. 1 as regular hours for most City services resume on the following day.

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Curbside collection of Green Bins, garbage and recycling over the holiday period remains unchanged, except for Boxing Day, with Zone 1 and 2 collections moving to Dec. 30. Residents with Tuesday collection are asked to have their items to the curb by 7 a.m.

For missed recycling collection, please phone Emterra at 705-742-3139. For missed garbage or Green Bin collection, phone Public Works at 705-745-1386. The City County Landfill will close early at 11:45 a.m. on Friday and will be closed during Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.

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 24/7.

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 Friday, reopening with regular hours on Jan. 2.

Most recreation and community services are open with revised hours of operation.

The Quaker Foods City Square outdoor rink will be open most days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Christmas Eve, the rink is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be closed on Christmas. Unscheduled rink closures may be required due to inclement weather and ice conditions.

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 Friday and reopen with regular hours on Jan. 2.

There will be holiday adjustments to Transit schedules from Friday to Jan. 6, including suspended late-night trips, as well as trips ending early on Christmas Eve and Dec. 31. There is no Transit service on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

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Peterborough Transit Making Service Adjustments For the Holidays Beginning Friday

Peterborough Transit service adjustments are being made for all routes during the holiday period from Friday until Jan. 7.

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All Route 11 and 11A Water trips will be suspended from Friday until Jan. 7, with regular weekday service resuming on Jan. 8.

Late evening trips after 11:32 p.m. will be suspended from Friday to Jan. 7 on all routes.

On Sunday, all routes end early, with the last trip departing no later than 7:15 p.m. (7:33 p.m. on Route 3 Park).

There will be no service on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

On Dec. 26, all routes will be on a Holiday/Sunday service schedule, with the last trip departing no later than 7:15 p.m. (7:33 p.m. on Route 3 Park).

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). Extended New Year’s Eve service will not be offered this year.

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

• Sunday, December 24: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Monday, December 25: closed

• Tuesday, December 26: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 27 to Saturday, December 30: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Sunday, December 31: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Monday, January 1: closed

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

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The City's Social Services Office Continues Extended Office Hours

The City of Peterborough’s Social Services office continues to offer extended hours at their location in Charlotte Mews at 178 Charlotte St., announced on Friday.

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They are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday as part of a pilot project that began on Oct. 1.

By extending regular office hours, Social Services aims to improve in-person access to services for individuals working, attending school, or having other commitments during traditional business hours, according to the City.

The Social Services office can be contacted during office hours by calling 705-748-8830. Outside of regular business hours, Social Services maintains after-hours emergency services that can be accessed by calling 705-926-0096.

The six-month pilot project to test extended office hours for Social Services will continue until April 1, 2024. Social Services staff will track how well individuals use the extended hours, response times and client feedback, which will be considered when reviewing the effectiveness of extended hours.

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City to End Seasonal Yard Waste Collection On Dec. 1

The final week for the 2023 curbside yard waste collection service will be Tuesday to Dec. 1.

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The City of Peterborough reminds residents that in late fall, when temperatures drop below freezing, yard waste can freeze, sticking to the sides of bins and causing issues with collection.

The City adds that to ensure full pickup of yard waste, residents should consider using bags for disposal to avoid partially frozen material being left in a bin after collection.

The curbside yard waste collection program will resume in April.

Yard waste collection program details include:

• Unlimited quantities of yard waste are accepted when set out in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers that are labelled, bushel baskets.

• Rigid open-top containers with a maximum volume of 80 litres, with two fixed handles. Lids must be removable and not secured by any means. Yard waste material must empty freely when emptied/dumped by the collector.

• Bins must have two clearly identifiable yellow yard waste labels, available for no charge at City Hall, 500 George St. N.

• Plastic bags are not accepted for yard waste.

• Each bag or container must weigh less than 13 kilograms (30 pounds).

• Brush can be tied in bundles weighing not more than 13 kilograms (30 pounds), with a length of up to one metre (three feet) and a diameter of up to 30.5 centimetres (12 inches).

Yard waste is accepted year-round at the Peterborough landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. in Otonabee-South Monaghan; fees will apply.

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List of City Services Closed or On Modified Hours For Remembrance Day

Several City services are offering modified holiday hours or may be closed on Saturday or Monday, in observance of Remembrance Day.

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City Hall

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

Waste Management services

There will be no changes to curbside collection of Green Bins, recycling, yard waste and garbage.

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday.

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Public Works

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

Recreation services

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be open with regular hours on Saturday (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Monday (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.). Visit www.peterborough.ca/recreation for information about schedules and programs at the Wellness Centre.

Arenas will be available to user groups for scheduled ice time on Saturday and Monday:

Kinsmen Civic Centre will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Healthy Planet Arena will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight. On Monday, November 13, Customer Service at Healthy Planet Arena will also be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on Monday.

Peterborough Memorial Centre will be open for the Arkells concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Monday for scheduled user groups.

The Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre will be open from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday 11 and will be closed on Monday. Event tickets are available for purchase online at www.memorialcentre.ca.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Monday. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit www.agp.on.ca.

Peterborough Museum and Archives

The Peterborough Museum and Archives exhibitions and gift shop will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Monday. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.

Peterborough Public Library

The Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Saturday. Regular hours resume on Sunday. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca.

Provincial Offences Act office

The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Monday. 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 on Monday.

Emergency shelter services remain open: please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096 during weekends and holidays.

Municipal child care centres

City-operated child care centres Pearson Day Care and Peterborough Day Care will be closed on Monday.

Before and After School programs at Westmount Public School and Edmison Heights Public School will open and operate normally on Monday.

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a regular service schedule on Saturday and Monday. Visit www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.

Peterborough Airport

The Airport hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Monday.

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Snow-Clearing Crews Ready 24/7 For Winter Weather Says The City of Peterborough

The City of Peterborough has stated that snow-clearing crews are ready to respond 24/7 for the community when winter weather arrives.

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“Snow clearing on roads, sidewalks and trails helps residents move around the City safely when the snow falls,” said Michael Papadacos, Acting Commissioner, Municipal Operations. “Our crews clear the way, so you can get to work, visit friends and family, go to the store, or get around town for the many other activities that happen in our community.”

The City clears roads, bike lanes and sidewalks based on regulated maintenance standards.

Their snow-clearing operations include:

• 18 plow trucks, two graders, seven loaders and backhoes and four light sanding units to cover 978 kilometres of roads

• 11 sidewalk plows to cover 450 kilometres of sidewalks

• Maintenance of 39 kilometres of trails and 650 bus stops

Service levels

Snow-clearing operations are based on a priority route system.

Roads that see the highest traffic volume, are on transit routes or pass by the hospital are the highest priority for maintenance in winter weather. Arterial and collector roads are cleared first as required by legislated standards.

Once the arterial and collector roads are clear or safe, snow-clearing operations shift to residential or local streets.

Depending on the storm's severity, the time it takes to finish snow clearing can vary. A big storm with snowfall over a long time may mean clearing snow from neighbourhood streets takes longer.

The City follows the provincial guidelines set under the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. The regulations categorize and prioritize roads based on traffic volumes and speed limits – the greater the volume of traffic and the greater the speed limit on the roads, the greater the priority for snow and ice clearing. The guidelines also include standards for the winter maintenance of bike lanes along roads and sidewalks.

Snow clearing in the downtown

As snow accumulates during the winter, City crews regularly remove snowbanks in the downtown area. No parking signs are posted before the snowbank removal work to keep the space clear for the snow removal.

Winter parking restrictions

Parking rules change in the snowy season to assist with snow-clearing work. Keeping streets clear overnight allows for better, quicker snow clearing of City streets.

From Dec. 1 to April 1, parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. The fine for a violation is $25.

During a snowstorm, when snow-clearing operations are underway, no parking is permitted on any City street. The fine is $80 for this violation and vehicles may be towed. Snow-clearing operations typically take place between midnight and 8 a.m.

Free overnight parking is permitted at all municipal parking lots, the King Street Parkade and the Simcoe Parking Garage. Vehicles parked overnight at either parking garage can obtain a gate arm ticket upon entry to the garage to be used for a free transit trip home.

Declaring a Significant Weather Event

Municipalities can declare a Significant Weather Event under the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 239/02, relating to maintaining municipal roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. All roadways in the municipality are deemed to be in a state of repair for snow accumulation during a Significant Weather Event declaration.

During a significant weather event, residents are advised to use caution and are reminded 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.

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City of Peterborough Beginning Decorative Streetlight Retrofitting For November

The City of Peterborough is retrofitting decorative street lighting to more efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures starting early this month, with expected completion in late fall of next year.

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The City’s contractor, Guild Electric Limited, will supply and install energy-efficient LED retrofit kits with smart photocell controllers and accessories for all roadway decorative streetlights.

Access for local traffic will be maintained during the work and traffic control will be provided as required for each location.

Decorative street lighting retrofit locations will be along the following streets:

Downtown Peterborough

• George Street and Water Street from McDonnel Street to Rink Street

• Charlotte Street from Aylmer Street to Simcoe Street

• King Street from Aylmer Street to Water Street

• Hunter Street from Aylmer Street to Rogers Street

West End of Peterborough

• Ravenwood Drive from Parkhill Road West to Glenforest Boulevard including adjacent roads with decorative light fixtures

• Glenforest Crescent, Lillico Crescent, Tamblin Way, Hancox Court and Eagle Crescent

• Waddell Avenue, Waddell Crescent, College Park Drive and Forster Avenue

• Bowen Drive, Peace Crescent and Logan Lane

Heritage Park Subdivision

• Heritage Trail, Blacksmith Way, Farrer Crescent, Colonial Crescent, and Carriage Lane.

Related information is available on the Road Construction Map posted on the City’s website.

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Peterborough Remembrance Day and Service Schedule Released

Peterborough’s Remembrance Day service — organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough — is being held at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square on Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 11:20 a.m. 

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A parade is held before the service, departing from George Street next to Confederation Square, travelling south on the street, starting at 10 a.m.

All are welcome as the community gathers to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Schedule

10 a.m.

Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to Confederation Square. Parade Marshal: Joel Chandler.

10:25 a.m.

Parade arrives at the Citizens' War Memorial

10:30 a.m.

• O Canada led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation

• Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past

• Addresses by City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Past President Joel Chandler

• Placing of the Wreaths

• Hymn: O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band

• The Peacekeeper's Prayer

11 a.m.

• Last Post, Bugler Brian Lee

• Two minutes of silence

• Lament

• The Rouse, Bugler Brian Lee

• We Honour You with Peterborough Pop Ensemble

• Guest Speaker: Chief Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough Police Service

• God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble

• Benediction

• Children place poppies on wreaths

• March off the colours

The parade and service is being broadcasted live by Cogeco and YourTV (cable channels 10 and 700). The service will be re-broadcast on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and at noon on Nov. 12.

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Applications Open For 2024 Low Income Senior & Low Income Property Tax Assistance

Applications are open for The City of Peterborbough Low-Income Senior & Low-Income Property Tax Assistance Program.

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Qualifying applicants receive a $400 tax credit on their municipal property tax accounts to be applied to the February 2024 interim tax bill.  Anyone who previously received more than a $400 credit is grandfathered in at their higher credit amount. 

Property owners can apply under one of the following qualifications:

1. Low-income Senior aged 65 years or older

2. Low-income Senior aged 55-64 years of age

3. Low-income persons with a disability receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Applications are available on the City’s website or at the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N. Anyone that received tax credits this year, automatically receives a 2023 Property Tax Assistance application in the mail.

Feb. 19 is the deadline for submitting this application.

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Temporary Downtown Patios To Be Removed Starting On Oct. 24

The temporary downtown patio spaces will be removed to prepare sidewalks and roads for winter snow-clearing operations starting on Oct. 24.

The expanded patio spaces were installed in May. File Photo.

Any businesses with temporary patios on sidewalks and in on-street parking adjacent to them will remove their patio furniture by the end of the day on Oct. 23 to clear the way for the removal of the fencing and large planters startingthe next day.

After removing the expanded patio areas, Hunter Street between George and Aylmer Streets will return to a two-lane, two-way street. During the summer, it was temporarily made into a one-lane, westbound, one-way street to add more patio and pedestrian space.

This was the fourth summer that the City implemented temporary changes to the downtown public space to allow for more patio and pedestrian space.

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