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What's good in Peterborough? Peterborough launches free Youth Transit Pass for teens
Peterborough Transit is introducing a free Youth Transit Pass program for residents aged 13 to 18 beginning in September. The initiative wil...
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This week's trending stories on PTBOTODAY.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories: 1. Listeners in Peterborough will soon have the chance to co...
May 23, 2026

"Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" raises money for valuable domestic abuse victim services
The annual fundraiser, organized by the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, happened this year on May 22 at Confederation Square in downtown Peter...
May 23, 2026

MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Just one new municipal election candidate joins the fray; still no word from Mayor Jeff Leal
After a two-week frenzy which saw 22 people register as candidates for this fall's Peterborough municipal election, things have slowed down ...
May 22, 2026

Peterborough man killed in single-vehicle crash on Fifes Bay Road in Selwyn Township
A 28-year-old Peterborough man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Selwyn Township, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Mem...
May 22, 2026

Peterborough Rotary curling team wins silver at 2026 Rotary World Curling Championships in Scotland
A curling team representing the Rotary Club of Peterborough has returned home with a silver medal after competing at the 2026 Rotary World C...
May 22, 2026

Fuel up: Gas prices in Peterborough
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in Peterborough, on Friday, May 22...
May 22, 2026

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton hosting Walk a Mile in Their Shoes fundraiser
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is preparing to host its annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes fundraiser in downtown Peterborough. The event w...
May 22, 2026

Peterborough Laker Classic returns for 41st Year, bringing hundreds of lacrosse players and families to city
The Peterborough Laker Classic returns this weekend, bringing hundreds of young athletes and their families to the city for one of Ontario's...
May 22, 2026

Peterborough Police warn residents after reported grandparent scam attempts
The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents to remain vigilant after multiple grandparent scam attempts targeting seniors were rece...
May 22, 2026

The Peterborough 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Friday: You're being invited to come out and take pa...
May 22, 2026

Lakers drop season opener against Six Nations
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers fell to the Six Nations Chiefs 11-6 on Thursday night during their 2026 Major Series Lacrosse home opener...
May 22, 2026




