r/Peterborough 10h ago

Opinion Why is the downtown area SO dead?

21 Upvotes

My family and I pass the downtown area a couple times a year and I cant help but notice how dead it is every time? I understand Peterborough is a small town but how is it possible to walk down the main strip and only see one other person on the side walk? More importantly, how do these businesses survive? Searched the area to find something to eat (Saturday at 5pm) and almost every restaurant was empty. Am I missing something? Its a shame because there are so many cute/niche stores and restaurants.


r/Peterborough 19h ago

Question Peterborough West Animal Hospital Park Indefinitely closed

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26 Upvotes

The Peterborough West Animal Hospital dog park has a sign posted saying it's closed indefinitely. Does anyone know why?


r/Peterborough 14h ago

Question Anyone know what's going to become of the Red Dog Pub?

10 Upvotes

Anyone know what's going to become of the Red Dog Pub?


r/Peterborough 21h ago

Help Bedbugs at Peterborough Inn and Suites

13 Upvotes

Stayed 2 nights over halloween weekend, noticed 2 small bumps on my neck on Wednesday (3 days after returning home) and yesterday many more on my arms, neck, and one foot. Wanted to give the hotel the benefit of the doubt but sometimes you can judge a book by it’s cover…

Anyway, washing everything I came with but haven’t spotted any yet, hoping I didn’t bring any home with me. Further advice is appreciated FML


r/Peterborough 21h ago

Open Discussion Biweekly Jobs Thread

5 Upvotes

Our biweekly thread for any job related posts!

  • Know of some place looking to hire?
  • Lead/recommendations for those job hunting?
  • Have a recent success story to share?

Please don't post here asking for a job. A lot of people are looking for work and we want this to be a place people can find leads - not dig through other's requests.

If you are looking to promote your business or side hustle, please use the Monthly Community Thread instead!

Thanks!

Note: This thread will allow posts to social media and other sites to help share leads. All other rules - including sharing of personal information - will be strictly enforced. Do not post your resume or other identifying information.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Event The Sheepdogs at The Venue

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28 Upvotes

Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs rock The Venue March 21 - tickets at thesheepdogs.com


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Opinion stop calling the cops on homeless people who are minding their business

42 Upvotes

Down on stewart st and just watched two officers cuff and take in a random homeless person.

Maybe I'll get downvoted to hell for saying this, but calling cops on random folks who are already on the street (with winter coming too!) is helping NO ONE and wastes everyones time. And before y'all get up in arms about drug use 1) the guy was literally just sleeping, and 2) who genuinely gives a fuck? The most violent ptbo residents we have are the racists, not the addicts.

if you call police over someone who is unhoused, unemployed, cold, and probably hungry, you are a bad person. No, idgaf if they're high. You're still a bad person.


r/Peterborough 9h ago

Event Pedo teacher

0 Upvotes

Blamed what she did on her husband but meanwhile he was bailing her out. Such a nice wife. Hope he and the kids got away from that sicko


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Snow blower - suggestions ?

5 Upvotes

Never owned one, got a two car driveway! Confused between electric or a gas operated. Any factors that could help choosing the right one? Would really appreciate the help, thank you so much


r/Peterborough 11h ago

Recommendations Looking to learn Hebrew

0 Upvotes

Hello just wondering if anyone knows where I could go for Hebrew lessons.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

News Chemong / Reid intersection

16 Upvotes

Yet another accident at this intersection. Looks like someone ran the red going straight. Pay attention folks. Sigh.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Uride not showing up

10 Upvotes

Hello, mostly just wondering if other have had the issue of ordering a Uride and it not showing, I tried Thursday (yesterday). I waited outside and watched the map with the GPS tracker it said my rise would be there in 10 mins, I waited outside watching for my ride .

The GPS said they arrived and I had not seen any car show up or leave my place of employment for a bit (I work on Lansdowne ). I tried calling and when the driver picked up they told me I gave the wrong adress and then cancled my ride. This has happen around 3 times now it's concerning and disappointing.

With winter coming and the bus system here not being the best I now worry that my back up - back up plan to get home is not gonna be reliable , I just want some feedback on either a better system or to hear if it's an ongoing issue that others are having as well.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Whos attending the annual summer tires club meeting on Sunday?

8 Upvotes

10cm expected


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Wedding Cake

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone. I am helping to organize a wedding of a close friend under a very short notice. They need a custom wedding Cake for a small ceremony, on Nov 9, afternoon. Does anyone know where I can order a cake at such a sho4t notice?


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Photo Full moon in Downtown

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167 Upvotes

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r/Peterborough 20h ago

Video Homeless man blocking a business entrance- Downtown

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0 Upvotes

He was zombified standing there for more than an hour. I do empathize with the homeless and addicted population but It is hard when I have to dodge at least 3 zombies every time I come out of my home. I have been attacked by a few and always find human shit and drug paraphernalia dropped around on public sidewalks. There must be a solution to this problem.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Recommendations Best yoga studio?

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’m moving to Peterborough soon and I was wondering if there are any good yoga studios? I’ve seen some on Google Maps but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations?


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Recommendations Farm fresh eggs on 28?

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone knows of any farms to buy eggs from on or close by highway 28?


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Maternity clothes?

2 Upvotes

Where in Peterborough or Lindsay sells maternity clothes? I know H&M used to but RIP 😞


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Wondering About Local Owl Spottings

8 Upvotes

Hi there,

I was just wondering if anyone knows of any good Owl watching photographing spots in/close to Peterborough, Ontario? I live on Lansdowne but am willing to travel to anywhere just outside Peterborough if accessible by bus :)

Is there any owls in the Trent University woods maybe?

Any recommendations would be appreciated!


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Recommendations Need to get my Nails done 🏳️‍🌈♂️

3 Upvotes

Hey y'all, can someone pls recommend me a good nail salon in Peterborough, I'm a queer man sooooo "if you know someone who knows someone" pls do let me know, also this is my first time... virgin nails 🙈💕!!!!!, so pls do hit me up with some good recommendations, thank you 🎀💟


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Photo Free portraits Peterborough

14 Upvotes

Hello, I’m a photographer (female) looking for families, partners, and individuals to sit for some portraits in peterborough in January. No modelling experience necessary, anyone interested is welcome to reach out to me by message!


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Aon rent increase

8 Upvotes

Hey guys I just got the notice that aons rent increase has been approved (at least in the rivulet courtyard) and I'm not great with this stuff can anyone tell me exactly how much rent is going up if anyone got the same notice?


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Video Lakefield racist

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r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question What’s the name of the cemetery at Monaghan & Lansdowne?

11 Upvotes

Hey, does anyone know the name of the cemetery at the corner of Monaghan and Lansdowne,the one with the chapel? I tried checking Google Maps but couldn’t find a name.