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Please check your cars and ensure you lock them,multiple vehicles were targeted in the West End Today including mine,.

If you mistakenly let you car unlocked for once they will target you. BE VIGILANT AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS.

Neighbor from across me lost Credit cards for me it was only loose Change

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The amount of Dog poop near the children play area and beach area is concerning, why can't the city enforce strong bylaws, some cameras and fine would deter these idiots with dogs..

Otherwise rename the park and beach to Dog P0op park,

And mind you its not the Brown Poop and Scop shit going around its some entitled Folks of East end

The City of Peterborough has rescheduled the cancelled Canada Day fireworks display to the Civic Holiday long weekend.

On Thursday (July 23), the city announced the fireworks display will take place in Del Crary Park at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1,

Technology and Relationship explained

The City of Peterborough has invited residents to complete a survey and share comments on how the municipality delivers services to help inform the City’s Effectiveness and Efficiency Review.

A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing robbery and weapons charges after a 15-year-old girl was assaulted and robbed late last night.

According to Peterborough Police, officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Benson Avenue around 11:15 p.m. after the teen reported that a man approached her from behind, struck her with an object, and stole her backpack before fleeing the area.

Police searched the neighbourhood and found d a man matching the suspect's description.

Investigators say the man threw an item into a wooded area and attempted to escape on a bicycle, ignoring repeated commands to stop.

During the attempt to arrest him, the suspect was inadvertently struck by a police cruiser before the cruiser continued and collided with a tree.

Police say the suspect was then taken into custody at gunpoint, and some of the stolen property was recovered.

The victim was not injured and did not require medical treatment.

The suspect was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre as a precaution before being cleared medically and returned to police custody.

The man has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today.

The incidents reported to police have been happening in the month of June and involve a 2026 black Kia SUV. In each incident it was reported that two to three males were in the vehicle trying to sell fake gold jewellery to people, saying they needed money and/or help buying gas for the vehicle

Check on your elderly and stay in touch and guide them about these thefts scam

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

This is what AI proposed.

The Short Pitch

The Downtown Safety Collective**

Downtown storefronts face shared safety and property challenges, yet individual security efforts are isolated, reactive, and expensive. It is time to shift from siloed defense to a proactive, coordinated network. By pooling resources into a structured **Business Watch Patrol**, downtown businesses can fund a dedicated, visible daytime and evening security presence.

Contributions are tiered equitably based on storefront footprint and risk value, ensuring small boutiques and large retailers pay their fair share. Instead of acting as independent enforcers, this unified patrol serves as a synchronized "eyes and ears" network. Working in direct, structured communication with the Peterborough Police Service, the patrol bridges the gap between private property lines and public sidewalks—deterring crime, reporting street-level issues instantly, and fostering a safer, more welcoming downtown core for patrons and staff alike.

Legal Challenges & Roadblocks in Ontario

Implementing a pooled private patrol in a downtown commercial core brings distinct legal boundaries under Ontario law, specifically the *Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005* (PSISA) and the *Trespass to Property Act*.

1. Jurisdictional Limits (Public vs. Private Property)

The Law:** Private security guards derive their authority from the property owner. Under the *Trespass to Property Act*, a guard can trespass, detain, or remove someone **only within the private property lines** of the participating businesses.

The Roadblock:** Public sidewalks, roads, and municipal parking lots are public property. Private guards have **zero legal authority** to demand individuals "move along," break up loitering, or conduct citizen's arrests on public sidewalks unless they witness an indictable offense (which carries extreme liability). Overstepping into public spaces risks human rights complaints, civil lawsuits for false imprisonment, or criminal assault charges.

2. The "Holding Out" Restriction

The Law:** Section 39 of the PSISA strictly prohibits private security from "holding out" as police officers. They cannot wear uniforms, drive vehicles, or use terminology (like "Business Police") that the public could confuse with law enforcement.

* **The Roadblock:** If the patrol looks or acts too authoritarian on public streets, it draws heavy scrutiny from both the provincial regulator and community advocacy groups.

3. Liability and Risk Allocation

* **The Roadblock:** If a pooled guard injures someone or improperly detains an individual outside Business A, who gets sued? Is it Business A, the collective group, or the security agency? Without a tight, legally binding joint venture agreement or coordination through a formal body like a Business Improvement Area (BIA), individual business owners could face joint and several liability.

Navigating Existing Guard Contracts & Involving All Parties

Since many downtown businesses already retain their own security companies or have dedicated static guards, you cannot simply tell them to cancel their contracts. Instead, you must position the pooled watch as an **integrator**, not a replacement.

Step 1: Establish the "Hub-and-Spoke" Communication Model

Do not replace existing guards. Instead, establish a unified radio frequency or a secure mobile messaging channel (like a dedicated Slack or Zello network) connecting all static in-store guards, the mobile pooled patrol, and a designated police liaison.

* *How it works:* If an asset protection guard at a pharmacy notes a volatile situation or a repeat shoplifter fleeing the store, they broadcast it to the mobile patrol, who tracks the direction from the public sidewalk and notifies the police, preventing the issue from just becoming the next storefront's problem.

Step 2: Pitch the Shared Cost as "Layered Security"

For businesses with existing security budgets, show them that the pooled patrol handles the **perimeter and transit zones** between businesses.

* Static in-store guards focus strictly on internal loss prevention and point-of-sale safety.

* The pooled patrol focuses on escorting employees to cars at night, monitoring alleys, checking locks, and managing the storefront interface. This optimizes their existing spend rather than duplicating it.

Step 3: Formalize the Police Partnership

The Peterborough Police Service cannot formally "partner" with an ad-hoc group of businesses due to liability, but they *will* work with a licensed, regulated security vendor who provides structured reporting.

* Set up monthly data-sharing meetings. The pooled patrol should log trends (e.g., specific hotspots, broken windows, times of peak disruption) using clean data platforms.

* Presenting organized, objective data to the police ensures that public police resources are deployed effectively to downtown "hotspots," turning the business watch into a trusted collaborator rather than a nuisance caller.

Step 4: Utilize the Local BIA Structure

The cleanest way to navigate the funding mechanics and avoid individual business liability is to pitch this initiative directly through the local **Business Improvement Area (BIA)**. If funded through a BIA levy, the billing is automatically handled through municipal tax assessments based on property valuation, completely solving the roadblock of manually chasing individual business owners for monthly security dues.

The City of Peterborough is developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan that will help the City shape its economic future.

The Plan will position Peterborough for inclusive, sustainable and innovative economic growth over the next five years

How you can get involved:

Community feedback and input are an important part of the process for developing the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Residents can share feedback through the following:

Community Survey: Share input by filling out the survey below. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 27

Attend the Community Open House: A community open house, facilitated by McSweeney & Associates, is being held on Monday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miskin Law Community Complex (271 Landsdowne Street West) in Multi-purpose Room A-B (located on the second level). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The open house will begin with a brief presentation at 6 p.m.

City staff project a 6.62 per cent all-inclusive property tax rate increase for Peterborough residents in 2027 - but they note that figure could change.

Breakdown of the 2027 Preliminary Tax HikeCity staff highlighted multiple cost pressures contributing to the anticipated increase:Base Budget Adjustments: A $3 million increase to correct a base budget issue from 2026 (when the city used reserve funds to offset that year's increase).Personnel & Staffing: Increased payroll expenses driven by ongoing contract negotiations with city unions.General Inflation: Estimated at 1.5% for applicable items.Operational Costs: $1.6 million for a projected 4% Peterborough Police Service increase, $1.5 million for rising fuel prices, and an anticipated 7% spike in insurance premiums.

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According to the City, the pilot will help evaluate participation levels, service demand and overall program performance while making the service more accessible to residents.

Collections must be booked in advance. Residents can select a collection week when booking and place eligible items at the curb during the designated set out time for collection.

Collection can be scheduled online at peterborough.ca/pickup. Bookings can also be made by phone at 705-742-7777 or in person at Service Peterborough, City Hall.

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