As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is putting Peterborough in the political spotlight, calling the city an important part of her party’s preparations for the next provincial election.
Marit Stiles calls Peterborough key battleground as Ontario NDP gathers for caucus retreat
2. Downtown Peterborough attracted an estimated 11.1 million visits in 2025, according to a new report released by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area.
Downtown Peterborough recorded 11.1 million visits in 2025, new DBIA report finds
3. Community Futures Peterborough is celebrating two years of growth at its Business Advisory Centre, with more than 500 businesses receiving support and hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded in grants.
Community Futures Peterborough surpasses provincial targets, awards $214,000 in business grants
4. Peterborough County residents now have a new way to stay informed about emergencies and important community updates.
Peterborough County launches free Alertable service for emergency alerts and community updates
5. Children and youth attending programs at the YMCA’s Balsillie Family Branch in Peterborough have new places to play, thanks to funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Peterborough YMCA celebrates new outdoor play spaces funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation
