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Why EC3 Matters to Peterborough
The following information presents a clear and accurate picture of EC3’s programs, services and activities in 2023 and 2024. It includes activities currently underway to support some 2025 programs.If any cuts are made to EC3’s […]

PETERBOROUGH HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT
PETERBOROUGH HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE In recent years, the cost of living has risen sharply, causing many pet owners to struggle financially when it comes to […]

Market Hall needs our help.
Money to chase a ball, but not for the arts! That’s what city hall is saying by cutting 25% funding for Market Hall, after all, who’s going to pay for Mayor Leal’s pickleball courts ($2.3 […]

St. James Players’ production of ‘Anything Goes’
by Addison Wylie Pictures: Dustin Bowers St. James Players ushers in the winter season with Anything Goes, an ensemble farce that originated in the 1930s with music and lyrics provided by Cole Porter. The show is […]

EC3’s 2024 GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS PROGRAM RESULTS
The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) is proud to announce the 28 local professional artists who have been awarded a total of $57,142.70 through EC3’s Grants for Individual Artists program. This multidisciplinary program is funded jointly by the City of Peterborough and EC3, and is […]

PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESIDENT & CEO ACCEPTS POSITION AS GENERAL MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR PETERBOROUGH COUNTY
Earlier today, Peterborough County announced the appointment of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s (PKED) President & CEO, Rhonda Keenan as the new General Manager of Economic Development. PKED’s Board of Directors and staff wish […]

Peterborough Humane Society Officially Opens Off-Leash Dog Park
The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) celebrated the official opening of the Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) Off-Leash Dog Park. The Off-Leash Dog Park provides a safe and fun space for the community and furry friends. […]

Sarah Jayne Riley @ Folk Festival
Photos by: Josh Gillis (August 17/18, 2024) Sarah Jayne Riley played this past weekend at Peterborough Folk Fest, performing both a solo set and a band set. Her solo set opened up things on the […]

The Jugbusters
The Jugbusters rocked the Black Horse Pub and Restaurant Friday Aug 9, and Joslynn Burford and Tami Wilde’s vocals were so spectacular, even the jukebox was jealous. They belted out classics like “Proud Mary” by […]