Wet Conditions Cause Peterborough Baseball Diamonds to Be Temporarily Closed
/Due to heavy rainfall, City of Peterborough baseball diamonds are closed to help avoid any damage for the next 24 hours.
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New Property Tax Portal Launched By City of Peterborough
/The City of Peterborough has launched a new online portal for property taxes to provide property owners with access to their account information 24/7 from their computer or mobile device.
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“The new online portal for property tax information is an important enhancement to the City’s customer service,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Checking your information and getting your tax bills electronically isn’t just convenient—going paperless is also good for the environment.”
The online portal allows users to manage their property tax bills online, including the ability to:
view their current and previous bills
view their current property tax balance and payment history
print statement of account
sign up for electronic billing
enroll in the pre-authorized payment plan
update their mailing address
Property owners can register for the online portal to complete the secure, two-factor authentication process. To register, they will require the access code from their property tax bill from 2023 or later. The access code is located at the top right corner of the Interim or Final Tax Bill.
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The City of Peterborough Updates Social Services Office Hours
/The City of Peterborough Social Services office has updated its hours.
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Starting July 2, it will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It will return to extended hours starting Sept. 3.
The Social Services office is located at 178 Charlotte St. Its phone number during office hours is 705-748-8830.
Outside of regular business hours, Social Services maintains after-hours emergency services that can be accessed by calling 705-926-0096.
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City Splash Pads Now Open For the Season
/Peterborough’s six splash pads are open for the season, running from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, announced by the City of Peterborough on Friday.
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City splash pads are at the following locations:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue, north of Sunset Boulevard
The splash pads at King Edward Park, 455 George St. S. and Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue) are undergoing repairs and/or final commissioning inspections and will open as soon as possible according to the City.
“Splash pads offer a fantastic and inclusive way for children and families to enjoy water play, promoting outdoor activity and social interaction in a safe, refreshing and accessible environment,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “We encourage everyone to get outside, get active, and enjoy the season.”
Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not be supervised until the City’s lifeguard program starts on July 1. Wading pools in City parks will be opened later in the season when lifeguard supervision is provided.
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A List of City Services On Victoria Day
/Victoria Day is Monday and many city services and facilities will operate during holiday hours or be closed during the holiday.
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City Hall
City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed Monday. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.
Garbage, recycling and yard waste
There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection on Monday.
The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed.
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Parks
Seasonal washrooms in parks are expected to be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and remain open for the season. Park washrooms are generally open from about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; however, some locations close earlier based on maintenance schedules.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on Monday. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details.
Peterborough Marina
Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. on Little Lake opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.
Sport and Wellness Centre
The Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday.
Arenas
The Peterborough Memorial Centre, Kinsmen Civic Centre, Healthy Planet Arena and the facility booking office will be closed on Monday.
The Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre will be closed on Monday. Visit online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at memorialcentre.ca for information and tickets.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. is closed on Monday. The gallery’s regular operating hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit www.agp.on.ca.
Child Care Centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on Monday.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on Monday. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.
Social Services
Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Monday.
Emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096.
Provincial Offences Act office
Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Monday. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.
Peterborough Airport
The Peterborough Airport at 590 A Skyway Dr. is open regular hours on Monday.
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City of Peterborough's Online Parking Ticket Payment System Temporarily Out of Service
/UPDATE: 10:36 a.m. 09/05/24 The issue is resolved and the system is back online.
The City of Peterborough is experiencing technical issues with its online system for parking ticket payments.
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During this time, the service is temporarily unavailable while repairs are completed.
Parking ticket payments can be made in-person at City Hall, 500 George St. N. or by telephoning the Tax Office at 705-742-7777 during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Half-Load Restrictions Lifted On Most City Streets On Monday
/Half-load restrictions for commercial vehicles on City of Peterborough streets will be lifted as of Monday except University Road, where restrictions are in place until May 1, announced on Thursday.
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The restrictions have been in effect since March 1 to help protect roadways from damage during the spring thaw.
Half-load restrictions remain in place until May 1:
University Road
Starting Monday, restrictions will be lifted from the following streets:
Armour Road from Nassau Mills Road to Paddock Wood
Ashburnham Drive from McFarlane Street to Maria Street
Ashburnham Drive from Neal Drive to the south city limits
Bensfort Road from River Road South to the south city limits
Brealey Drive from Parkhill Road West to Lansdowne Street West
Carnegie Avenue
Crawford Drive from Sir Sanford Fleming Drive to 0.6 km east of The Parkway
Cumberland Avenue from Ungava Avenue to Carnegie Avenue
Dobbin Road
Guthrie Drive
Harper Road
Hetherington Drive from Richard Road to Woodland Drive
Johnston Drive
MacFarlane Avenue - from Trentview Road to Television Road
Maniece Avenue from Ashburnham Drive to Television Road
McNamara Road from Guthrie Drive to Driscoll Road
Nassau Mills Road
Old Norwood Road from Ashburnham Drive to Television Road
Otonabee Drive
Parkhill Road East from Armour Road to Trent Severn Waterway Swing Bridge
Pioneer Road
River Road South from Lansdowne Street to Bensfort Road
Sherbrooke Street from Glenforest Boulevard to the west city limits
Towerhill Road from Chemong Road to Fairbairn Street
Wallace Point Road from Bensfort Road to Driscoll Road
Whittington Drive
Woodland Drive
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City and County Launch Two New Online Service Directories To Connect With Health and Community Services
/Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough County and the City of Peterborough have launched two new online directories to help residents find and connect with health and community services through Ontario 2-1-1, announced on Wednesday.
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Ontario 2-1-1 is a confidential service that helps people find support in their community by searching through the directories on the website, using online chat, texting, emailing or calling. The two new directories provide simple, quick ways to find services based on topic, location and keyword. They can be found at:
poht.search211.ca for health services
peterborough.search211.ca for community services
Ontario 2-1-1 operates the directories and is available 24/7 phone or text at 2-1-1.
Through the Online Directory of Health Services, residents can find services for matters such as:
Non-urgent medical care
Chronic illness
Mental health and addictions
End of life care
Memory loss and dementia
Under Community Services, residents can find and connect with services related to areas such as:
Government
Employment
Older adults
Housing
Community programs and groups
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Seasonal Waste Collection To Begin Next Month
/Curbside yard waste collection resumes on Tuesday and continues until the last week of November.
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Residents can put out unlimited amounts of yard waste in reusable labelled containers, bushel baskets or paper waste bags. The collection will occur weekly on the same day Green Bins are collected.
Yard waste set-out requirements:
Rigid open-top container with a maximum volume of 80 litres, with two fixed handles, lids must be removable and not secured by any means (bungee cords, etc.). Yard waste material must empty freely when emptied/dumped by the collector.
Bins must have two clearly identifiable yellow labels attached defining the contents as yard waste. The yellow labels are available for no charge at City Hall, 500 George St. N. from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except statutory holidays.
Kraft Paper Bags, or a bushel basket will be acceptable for yard waste. No other type of bin will be collected (including blue boxes). No plastic bags will be accepted.
Damaged/Broken bins will not be accepted.
Each container must weigh less than 13 kg (30 lbs).
Brush can be tied in bundles with light rope or twine, weighing not more than 13 kg (30 lbs), with a length of up to 1 m (3 ft) and a diameter of up to 30 cm (12 inches).
Yard waste should be put out after 6 p.m. the night before or no later than 7 a.m. the morning of your collection.
There are six large item collection dates for 2024. The first collection date is April 29.
For a fee, the City will pick up items larger or heavier than the weekly garbage allowance, such as furniture and appliances. Large items are defined as items weighing more than 13.6 kg (30 lbs) and longer than 1 m (3 ft). The service costs $30 for the first item and $10 for each additional item. Please note that mattresses and box springs are $30 each and do not qualify for any discount.
Arrangements can be made online or by calling the City Hall Tax Office at 705-742-7777 ext. 1865.
Bookings must be completed by the Tuesday before the collection date:
Date collection begins: April 29 Booking deadline: April 23
Date collection begins: June 24 Booking deadline: June 18
Date collection begins: May 27 Booking deadline: May 21
Date collection begins: July 29 Booking deadline: July 23
Date collection begins: May 27 Booking deadline: May 21
Date collection begins: Aug. 26 Booking deadline: Aug. 20
Date collection begins: Sept. 30 Booking deadline: Sept. 24
The City Public Works crew starts collecting large items at 7 a.m. on the Monday of the collection week. Depending on the volume of items, collections may continue for several days before the collection is completed. The City asks not to remove items from the curb if they have not been collected on Monday.
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List of City Services During Easter Weekend
/Many City facilities and services will be operating under holiday hours between March 29 and April 1 on Easter weekend.
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