The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) in Peterborough, Ontario, is set to unveil its new state-of-the-art, two-story facility on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET. Located on a picturesque five-acre lakefront property at 2077 Ashburnham Drive, the 65,000-square-foot museum will showcase its entire collection of over 600 watercraft, providing visitors with engaging and immersive exhibits. The event will also be streamed live on the museum’s website.
The Shifting Gears challenge, organized by GreenUP, is underway in Peterborough, Ontario, and surrounding areas, promoting sustainable transportation methods throughout May. Participants are encouraged to reduce car usage and opt for walking, cycling, public transit, or telecommuting. Community partners like B!ke: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop are supporting the initiative with bike workshops and tune-ups. Sign-ups are still open at GreenUP’s website, and weekly prizes and a grand prize are awarded for tracking ‘green’ trips.
An online petition demanding a halt to the redevelopment of Bonnerworth Park in Peterborough, Ontario continues to gain support, with over 2,500 signatures collected in just two weeks. Residents, led by D’arcy Jenish, are concerned about potential noise, loss of green space, and lack of proper environmental impact studies. Despite a motion to delay the project being defeated by city council, the petition highlights community opposition to the $4 million redevelopment, which includes a 16-court pickleball complex.
The Otonabee River Bridge on Highway 115 in Peterborough, Ontario, will be dedicated in honor of Const. Norman F. Maker, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 3, 1928.
Peterborough Musicfest, Canada’s longest-running free music festival, has a significant economic impact on the Peterborough region. Visitor spending during the festival exceeds $1.76 million, with the combined spending of out-of-town attendees and event organizers totaling over $2.34 million. The festival supports $1.2 million in wages and salaries and generates a diverse range of economic activity, with accommodations and restaurants being the leading expenditure categories.
Peterborough police arrested a 32-year-old woman in connection with a series of garbage bin fires in the downtown area on Monday night. The suspect was identified using footage from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, which have proven to be an effective crime-fighting tool in the city. The woman was charged with five counts of arson and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Police Chief Stuart Betts praised the CCTV program for its role in the swift arrest.
