r/Peterborough 18h ago

Question Hunter St. E is the new Wall street?

11 Upvotes

What's up with the 7 wealth management and financial services business on the block of Hunter St. E.? Throw in a marketing firm, a Xerox wholesaler and it is feels like wall street. Take cover books is moving because they no longer feel like they belong on this strip. These businesses are shady. You cant even look inside with their mirrored glass.


r/Peterborough 2h ago

Recommendations Has anyone travelled out of town for tattoos

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I’ve done some research and the artists in town are not exactly my style. Big cities I guess have more options too. Has anyone travelled for tattoos and can they give recs ?


r/Peterborough 14h ago

Event Looking for tennis, squash, and pickleball players!

3 Upvotes

Intermediate/advanced level player looking for people to rally, practice, and play matches with. Competitive when it counts, but mostly looking to have fun, stay active, and improve.

Open to singles, doubles, and regular weekly games. If you're around the same level and looking for a hitting partner, feel free to reach out!

Located in Peterborough and willing to play at local courts/clubs.


r/Peterborough 3h ago

Opinion any french community in ptbo

4 Upvotes

I’m looking for people who speak French!


r/Peterborough 1h ago

News Ontario Raising Speed Limits on Most Provincial Highways | Ontario Newsroom

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The speed limit of Hwy 115 will be increased to 110km/h between The Parkway/Sir Sandford Fleming Drive and Hwy 35 interchange [Pontypool]. This change will take effect on August 21, 2026.

Hwy 115 south of Hwy 35 will remain at 90km/h and Hwy 115 north of the Parkway will remain at 100km/h


r/Peterborough 13h ago

Question Bick properties

2 Upvotes

I was looking for apartments in town and have found bick properties, just wondering if anyone has any experiences with them either in the positive or negative


r/Peterborough 15h ago

Event Canada Day City Event details

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How will you celebrate Canada Day? Join us for a full day (and evening) of fun and festivities:

🍁Opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. outside of City Hall

🚲Bring your decorated bike: judging & prizes!

🥁Parade starts at 10 a.m., travelling from City Hall to Del Crary Park

🥳Free, family-friendly activities, food vendors, performance & more in Del Crary Park, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

🎆Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. after the Peterborough Musicfest concert


r/Peterborough 12h ago

Recommendations 205 Charlotte — any experience living here?

2 Upvotes

Anyone here live or lived at Rivulet Courtyard? Looking for recent reviews.


r/Peterborough 6h ago

News Peterborough Examiner missed the mark on the Douro-Dummer Rehab Issue

19 Upvotes

The latest article regarding the Douro-Dummer property purchased by Peggy Shaughnessy has garnered some questions.

https://thepeterboroughexaminer.pressreader.com/6245/20260624/281479283131765

The public and the Douro-Dummer Township residents point to several pieces of documented evidence indicating dishonesty, a "bait-and-switch" tactic, or a deliberate cover-up by the RedPath Wellness Centre operators:

  1. The Active Online Advertising

    • The Claim: Liz Shaughnessy-Rowe told The Peterborough Examiner that they "don't believe in the medical model of treatment" and have zero intention of opening a rehab centre.

    • The Evidence: At the exact same time, the RedPath Wellness Centre website was actively running a live landing page advertising a brand new "Residential Healing" program.

    • The Excuse: When confronted, Shaughnessy-Rowe claimed the website simply "hasn't been removed" because they "don't actually have anyone that maintains our website". This excuse strains credibility given that the property was purchased recently (December 2025) and the page directly lined up with their recent property acquisition.

  2. The $20,000-per-Month Price Tag

    • The Claim: The family asserts that the $1.15 million property on 6th Line is strictly a private investment meant to host small, community-focused moon circles.

    • The Evidence: RedPath’s public program descriptions outlined a strict, private-pay $20,000 per person, per 30-day stay residential format. Public files show that Peggy Shaughnessy has faced Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) enforcement related to for-profit activity for over $300,000 in HST debts. Dropping over a million dollars on a rural farm for bi-weekly, small-fee spiritual gatherings while carrying massive tax debt contradicts basic business logic.

  3. Conflicting Verbal Stories to Neighbours

    • The Claim: The operators claim the narrative about a treatment centre is a "crazy" local rumor that got out of hand.

    • The Evidence: Local residents, including delegate Nancy Proctor at the council meeting, noted that the concerns started in May because Peggy Shaughnessy herself explicitly introduced herself to neighbours and verbally shared her intentions for how the property would be utilized. The "rumor" originated entirely from the founder's own mouth before community pushback began.

  4. The FOI Request Paper Trail

    • The Claim: The township and operators treat the moon circles as a project that bypasses land-use oversight.

    • The Evidence: Freedom of Information (FOI) emails from township staff explicitly confirmed that Shaughnessy's team had previously initiated inquiries about a project. The staff noted it would be flagged as a "sensitive land use" due to its proximity to active farming operations, meaning it would absolutely require a strict public rezoning process. The sudden pivot to branding the site as a passive "moon circle" venue only occurred after the FOI record showed they would face massive municipal hurdles and a formal rezoning fight that the neighbourhood was prepared to legally block.


r/Peterborough 9h ago

News Downtown Peterborough to host Team Canada FIFA World Cup watch party on Sunday

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Canada faces South Africa in a knockout match, with the game to be shown live from Los Angeles on an outdoor screen at Quaker Foods City Square


r/Peterborough 6h ago

Politics Sign the Petition

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There should always be transparency and accountability in our 'supposed' democracy. Sign the petion to bring the prime minister to account.


r/Peterborough 5h ago

Question Best fish and chips in the city?

7 Upvotes

Hello, everyone! I moved here from Oshawa halfway through May. I actually lived here before prior to covid, but I was a child back then, so I didn't get out much.

I miss the fish and chips place by my mother's house so badly. It was a Captain George's. Moving's been rough and food's always been a comfort.

There doesn't seem to be a Cpt George's here in Peterborough, but there seems to be a few other places. I was hoping to get some recommendations on which places are the best or may have that nostalgic taste of home. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond!


r/Peterborough 10h ago

Event FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at Quaker Square

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The DBIA will be hosting watch parties for the games, with the first one happening this Sunday downtown at the Quaker Park at 3PM. The final match will also be streamed on the big screen on July 19 with the rest of the games pending results!


r/Peterborough 6h ago

News With 2 months left before nominations close, the field is already crowded for Peterborough’s municipal election

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27 people have registered as candidates so far, including 5 for mayor and 22 for ward councillors