{ "city": "Peterborough", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-peterborough/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "Council to consider housing, transit fuel, park project, and security motions", "summary": "The General Committee will hold a closed session on a potential land acquisition and naming rights, then an open session to consider reports and motions. Items include an alternative fuel study for transit vehicles, the Peterborough Housing Corporation annual report, a revised Community Safety and Well-being Plan, and a Park Street North improvement project. Councillors have also filed motions on speculative housing investment, bedroom rentals, and city park security.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=21242bea-28e0-4483-b2ed-ea9c0435a0bb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=21242bea-28e0-4483-b2ed-ea9c0435a0bb&lang=English" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to extend police service contract with Cavan Monaghan for one year", "summary": "Council will vote on a one-year extension of the contract police services agreement with the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the Peterborough Police Service Board, running from January 1 to December 31, 2027. Other items include appointments to the Compliance Audit Committee, a report on joining the ONE Joint Investment Board under the Prudent Investor Standard, and a directive for staff to report on allowing retail businesses to open on statutory holidays. Several reports are received for information only.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=24fffe8e-4220-43a4-ad25-b371e59265cc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=24fffe8e-4220-43a4-ad25-b371e59265cc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "General Committee to consider police contract extension and retail holiday rules", "summary": "The General Committee will discuss a policing service extension agreement with Cavan Monaghan Township and a motion regarding retail business holiday openings. The body is also reviewing several property designations and a demolition request.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f0f2df4e-4e06-40bf-8e43-5566eb8b3d53&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f0f2df4e-4e06-40bf-8e43-5566eb8b3d53&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to review potential litigation motion", "summary": "The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a report from the General Committee. Council will consider a motion from a closed session regarding potential litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=60050620-cb9f-4316-913a-2b53152b2378&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=60050620-cb9f-4316-913a-2b53152b2378&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee will review demolition and heritage designations for several downtown properties", "summary": "The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on July 23, 2026 will consider a report on the demolition of 297 Hunter Street West and reports recommending heritage designation for several addresses. The items include 694 Sherbrooke Street, 87 Lock Street, 813 Water Street, 298 Water Street, 99 Roper Drive, and 485‑495 Aylmer Street North. The committee will discuss these reports and any related recommendations. No other business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4ec33d7-158d-4990-8a89-8d2af2d0c6b6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42604", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4ec33d7-158d-4990-8a89-8d2af2d0c6b6&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on four property applications including 50 Wallis Dr.", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is hearing applications for minor variances at 50 Wallis Dr., 760 Rye St., and 774 Rye St., and a request to cancel a consent at 238 Lansdowne St. E. for Peterborough Kia.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=66a3bf97-e108-499d-bdaf-b8491c9f3e9f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42658", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=66a3bf97-e108-499d-bdaf-b8491c9f3e9f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves new citywide planning permit by-law and updates development fees.", "summary": "The council will vote on a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s development approval process, replacing decades-old zoning and site plan by-laws with a new Community Planning Permit system. Members will also approve a new stormwater utility rate structure, adopt a reduced property tax class for affordable rental housing, and authorize the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle. Several items address affordable housing designations and land acquisitions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=450e525c-6f60-48ee-9665-d87a3bbca190&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=450e525c-6f60-48ee-9665-d87a3bbca190&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Arts committee reviews 2026 work plan and reports", "summary": "The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss the 2026 Work Plan Update and receive reports on the AGP and divisional updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=366d7aaa-e812-4799-b5ce-f9a364595400&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42555", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=366d7aaa-e812-4799-b5ce-f9a364595400&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment considers five zoning applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will review five applications for zoning changes, including requests at 1600 Sherbrooke St. and 162 Wallis Dr. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new Acting Secretary-Treasurer.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d8f7f44e-246f-419f-a337-a3b549fde489&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42543", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d8f7f44e-246f-419f-a337-a3b549fde489&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review designations of heritage properties", "summary": "The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the designation of heritage properties. The session includes reviews of two specific designation reports and a general update from the Historic Preservation Office.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4d0f3d5-6880-46af-99a3-51831d4d8e1c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42482", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4d0f3d5-6880-46af-99a3-51831d4d8e1c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "City of Peterborough to discuss new planning by-laws and affordable housing tax classes", "summary": "The General Committee will review a final city-wide community planning permit by-law and a new stormwater utility program. The body is also considering tax exemptions for affordable housing and the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a91a79a3-657a-4f09-9ce3-8304df50aa8f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a91a79a3-657a-4f09-9ce3-8304df50aa8f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review Hilliard Street housing redevelopment and access fund requests", "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss an access fund request for equipment like manual lifts and pool chairs, review a proposed mixed housing redevelopment on Hilliard Street, and consider site plan reviews for Clonsilla Avenue and Water Street.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3910a98-5714-4d4d-93e0-670d01fb0a7c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42481", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3910a98-5714-4d4d-93e0-670d01fb0a7c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear updates on climate initiatives and Better Homes program", "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive presentations on the Better Homes Peterborough program and on climate initiatives. The committee will also confirm minutes from April 15, 2026, and discuss other business.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cec60a09-07f6-45a1-bd6d-e4d95a654ad0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42556", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cec60a09-07f6-45a1-bd6d-e4d95a654ad0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Parks and Recreation Committee to review sponsorship and divisional updates", "summary": "The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss current operational updates. The session focuses on reviewing a sponsorship report and a general divisional update.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=320c6394-792a-4fa4-b14d-43d72b753abd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42479", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=320c6394-792a-4fa4-b14d-43d72b753abd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider Final Community Planning Permit By-law", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report on the Final Community Planning Permit By-law (PAC26-003). Other items include confirmation of minutes, disclosure of interests, and setting the next meeting date.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c2fa861e-8b01-4105-9ab5-e0283585c0da&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42576", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c2fa861e-8b01-4105-9ab5-e0283585c0da&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "Closed session meeting with no public agenda items", "summary": "This General Committee meeting consists only of a closed session for education or training. There are no public decisions or discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=01e2d4ca-7f7c-44d3-afc9-359f6a0db21a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=01e2d4ca-7f7c-44d3-afc9-359f6a0db21a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "Committee meets in closed session for legal advice", "summary": "This meeting consists primarily of a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) and (f) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and solicitor-client privileged advice. The open session will then receive a report from the closed session and adjourn. No substantive public agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=66ca65dc-25b5-496c-bbb5-a834485043c7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=66ca65dc-25b5-496c-bbb5-a834485043c7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves 50% development charge reduction for new housing", "summary": "Peterborough City Council will reduce development charges by 50% for new residential development to qualify for provincial funding. The body also approved a zoning change for 835 Alexander Court and endorsed a new tourism strategy.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3a7e06b-3791-4bec-b60a-ff445a8c51f5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3a7e06b-3791-4bec-b60a-ff445a8c51f5&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee reviews 2027 draft budget and policy manual", "summary": "The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on Northumberland County Archives exhibitions, review a draft of the 2026 Policy Manual, and consider the 2027 Draft Budget for the Peterborough Museum & Archives.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9452fcce-10b4-4497-bf94-dffa435359de&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42480", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9452fcce-10b4-4497-bf94-dffa435359de&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Peterborough Public Library Board", "headline": "Library board to review 2027 draft budget", "summary": "The Peterborough Public Library Board will discuss the 2027 draft budget, a community engagement and marketing update, and a library board evaluation. They will also consider policies on board orientation and unattended children.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f49f7944-ec18-4a3b-99d6-fce4597c07a4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42575", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f49f7944-ec18-4a3b-99d6-fce4597c07a4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Tribunal", "headline": "Tribunal to decide on Development Charges complaint for 280 Jameson Drive", "summary": "This meeting is a procedural session of the Tribunal to decide on a complaint regarding Development Charges for a property at 280 Jameson Drive. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law for the June 8, 2026 Council proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13d1d7ec-aa5f-41bc-be89-5639137b4b22&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13d1d7ec-aa5f-41bc-be89-5639137b4b22&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "Zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court", "summary": "The General Committee will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court, adopt a Tourism Strategy and a Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2026-2030, and discuss renewal of a pylon sign agreement and updates to the Procurement By-law. A motion to rename the Knights of Columbus Park bowl as the Bobby Allan Bowl will also be debated.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e254f37d-4e35-490a-b66c-aa29851635f2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e254f37d-4e35-490a-b66c-aa29851635f2&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to launch Clean Streets program with free bulky pickup and camera pilot", "summary": "City Council is voting on multiple recommendations from General Committee. Key items include approving a $285,156 non-standard procurement contract for security services, adopting the Clean Streets program (free large article collection, reduced green bin cart price, and a surveillance camera pilot), pre-committing $250,000 for Armour Road traffic improvements, designating 181-191 Simcoe Street as a heritage property, and authorizing a 20-year lease with Activity Haven Senior Centre at Queen Alexandra Community Centre.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4a52e88c-4890-4cb9-83f3-b685ac29c278&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4a52e88c-4890-4cb9-83f3-b685ac29c278&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Procedural meeting with no actionable items", "summary": "This is a purely procedural meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=21189e3c-f144-4644-b3a6-6df1041534cf&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42547", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=21189e3c-f144-4644-b3a6-6df1041534cf&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "General Committee", "headline": "Clean Streets plan with fee and waste by-law changes", "summary": "The committee will discuss and potentially approve a Clean Streets Peterborough program, including amendments to user fees and the waste by-law. Other items include a winter shelter response plan, a traffic operations review on Armour Road, designation of 181-191 Simcoe Street, and a windrow removal subsidy pilot program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89b4648e-6c7b-4cfc-bd0e-0c76309e794a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=42537", "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89b4648e-6c7b-4cfc-bd0e-0c76309e794a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Civic Awards Presentation", "headline": "City presents 2025 Civic Awards at ceremony", "summary": "This meeting is a ceremonial presentation of the 2025 Civic Awards. No decisions or discussions of policy or spending are expected.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a9cc40a7-469e-4365-852a-1569a80b039b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a9cc40a7-469e-4365-852a-1569a80b039b&lang=English" } ] }