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Georgia Rose: Peterborough’s Rising Indie Voice

Georgia Rose shows up like a voice we’ve been waiting for—soft on the edges, sharp in the heart. As a young singer-songwriter from the Peterborough area, she started writing songs in the summer of 2022, […]

Pothole Politics: Peterborough’s Never-Ending Road to Nowhere

Drive five minutes in Peterborough and you’ll get a free chiropractic adjustment, courtesy of a pothole the size of a canoe. Welcome to a city where the roads are less a network and more a […]

Spotlight: Matthew Holtby — Quiet Force, Big Heart

Matthew Holtby doesn’t write songs for the background. They’re the kind you lean into, the kind that ask for your attention and then reward it with melody, truth, and just enough grit to keep things […]

City Council September 22 2025

City Council met September 22nd and, as usual, managed to combine money, mud, garbage, and teenagers into one evening of civic poetry. Money, money, money (or lack thereof).The accountants started things off with the city’s […]

Irish Millie: Tradition on Fire

When you listen to Irish Millie, you hear tradition with a jolt of something new. At only 18, Amelia “Irish Millie” Shadgett is already carving her own space in Canadian folk, bluegrass, and contemporary trad—stringing […]

Bricks, Bad Wiring, and Budget Battles: Inside Peterborough’s Million Police Debate

Bricks, Bad Wiring, and Budget Battles: Inside Peterborough’s $92 Million Police Debate

Peterborough Police may finally be getting their long-overdue fix — at a price that makes your eyes water. Nearly $92 million is on the table for a full-scale overhaul: Water Street’s aging headquarters and the […]

Peterborough’s Howlin’ Fundraiser Breaks Records, Raises K for Animals in Need

Peterborough’s Howlin’ Fundraiser Breaks Records, Raises $20K for Animals in Need

The Peterborough Humane Society is thrilled to announce the success of its annual Howlin’ fundraiser, which brought together more than 110 guests — the largest crowd in the event’s history — for a howlin’ good […]

East City Coffee Shop: A Legacy of Resilience and Culinary Craftsmanship

Tucked away on Hunter Street East in Peterborough, Ontario, East City Coffee Shop stands as a testament to both culinary excellence and the enduring spirit of its owners. This unassuming diner has become a cherished […]

Dylan Ireland: Folk-Rock’s Reluctant Rockstar

It’s rare to come across a local musician who writes “Peterborough” into their music and makes you feel it, but Dylan Ireland does just that—and it lands. His story starts in Express & Company, a […]

Feeding the Electric City: Can Peterborough Solve Hunger Before Winter Hits?

September in Peterborough carries a certain unease. The nights are cooler, the shadows longer, and while most of the city is stocking up for back-to-school or haggling over end-of-summer barbecues, the people living on the […]