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When challenges arise, the true strength of a community is revealed. Peterborough County is more than just a place - it’s a community of communities, where neighbours support one another, businesses drive our local economy, and people come together in times of uncertainty. Whether facing obstacles or navigating change, our resilience comes from the relationships we build, the businesses we support, and our deep commitment to each other.

Media Release by Peterborough County:

Paramedic services throughout Southeastern Ontario are introducing a new system for 9-1-1 emergency calls. Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP) will officially transition to the new system on March 26, 2025. The new system is part of the Government of Ontario’s Your Health Plan.

Load restrictions are in effect on all Municipal roads starting March 10 until May 1, 2025.

Due to current weather conditions, the Municipal office will be closed today on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. 

Thank you.

UPDATE: As of February 14, 2025, the significant weather event has ended.

The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for the Family Day holiday.

The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Q4 2024 Report Card is now available!

Each quarter, the Municipality creates a report highlighting department activities.

Take notice that the Corporation of the County of Peterborough has prepared modifications to the new Official Plan, which was adopted by County Council in June 2022. The County is hosting an electronic Public Open House and a hybrid Public Meeting to consider proposed modifications to the Plan in accordance with Section 17 of The Planning Act. 

If you have a tourism product or experience, you may be eligible for RTO8’s Partnership Funding Program.

RTO8’s focus is to help businesses build their capacity to be successful at growing the visitor economy within the region which in turn, creates vibrant communities and compelling destinations. Each year, RTO8 works hand-in-hand with tourism partners dedicated to growing the visitor economy.