There were plenty of notable headlines made within the last 30 days. Here is a list of the stories that gained the most traction.
1. There has been a changing of the guard in the Peterborough riding. Emma Harrison was elected MP with about 54 per cent support.
FEDERAL ELECTION: Liberal Emma Harrison will be the next MP for Peterborough
2. Canadian music legend Neil Young is set to grace the stage for a rare outdoor benefit concert at Lakefield College School’s Northcote Campus.
Neil Young to perform rare benefit concert at Lakefield College School’s Northcote Campus
3. The hockey world and the Peterborough community is in shock with the devastating news that one of its most cherished sons, Greg Millen, has passed away at the age of 67.
Former Petes goaltender and Sportsnet broadcaster Greg Millen passes away
4. The Trent Central Student Association is calling on Trent University and the City of Peterborough to take decisive action following what it describes as a deeply troubling incident involving Mayor Jeff Leal.
5. A 41-year-old Brampton man is facing several fraud-related charges after police were called to a Peterborough bank Friday afternoon.
Brampton man charged with fraud after incident at Peterborough bank
6. When Matthew Kathiravelu hit the sand after his jump in Boston, Massachusetts, last month, he didn’t just win gold, he rewrote history.
From Peterborough to the Ivy League: how one local athlete is rewriting the record books
7. Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will be making a stop in Peterborough as part of his newly announced North American 2025 Tour.
Bryan Adams to stop in Peterborough as part of 2025 North American Tour
8. Peterborough residents will see a new charge on their utility bills next month as the city shifts stormwater management costs from property taxes to a dedicated fee.
Stormwater fee will be added to Peterborough utility bills starting this month
9. Peterborough city councillors and the mayor will see a pay raise starting with the next council term following a compensation review approved by Council.
Peterborough City Council approves pay hike for mayor and councillors
10. The Petes made franchise history, selecting Kaden McGregor with the first overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection Draft.
https://www.ptbotoday.ca/2025/04/11/petes-select-kaden-mcgregor-first-overall-in-2025-ohl-priority-selection-draft/
