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As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. A 41-year-old man is facing charges after an investigation by officers with the Peterborough Police Service Drug and Intelligence Unit.
41-year-old man facing numerous drug charges in Peterborough
2. The Peterborough Petes have added one of the Ontario Hockey League’s top returning forwards, acquiring Cooper Dennis from the Brantford Bulldogs.
Peterborough Petes acquire OHL scoring forward Cooper Dennis from Brantford Bulldogs
3. Peterborough City Council has received an update highlighting progress on the city’s economic development initiatives during the first six months of 2026.
Peterborough reports progress on economic development goals in first half of 2026
4. Organizers of the third annual Steve Mayhew Pickleball Tournament are claiming a huge success, citing the participation of more than 150 players.
Steve Mayhew Pickleball Tournament hailed a huge success on and off the Bonnerworth Park courts
5. Peterborough City Council has received an update on growing delays in Ontario’s tire recycling program, as the Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility continues to deal with a significant backlog of scrap tires.
Peterborough Waste Facility facing tire backlog amid Ontario recycling collection delays
