As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. The season opener for the Peterborough Musicfest’s 39th summer of free concerts isn’t until late June but live music fans were treated to a sneak peek on Wednesday.
2. The Peterborough Police Service Board has extended Chief Stuart Betts’ employment contract through Dec. 31, 2032, reaffirming its support for his leadership and long-term vision for the service.
Peterborough Police Board extends Chief Stuart Betts’ contract through 2032
3. Ontario hospitals are facing growing financial pressure, and Peterborough’s health-care institutions are feeling the impact, according to a new report examining the province’s hospital funding crisis.
Ontario’s medical funding is a “failure, by design”: New CCPA report
4. The third annual YMCA Peterborough Pickleball Tournament has raised more than $16,000 in support of local youth programming.
Peterborough YMCA pickleball tournament raises more than $16,000 for Strong Kids campaign
5. A Peterborough woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scoring a $75,000 top prize on an INSTANT Lucky Lines ticket.
Peterborough woman wins $75,000 with INSTANT Lucky Lines ticket
