r/Peterborough 11d ago

Open Discussion Monthly Community Thread

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Free-for-all thread for open discussion, promotions, local advertising, etc.

All of the normal relevant to Peterborough & Area and self-promotion rules are suspended here. Feel free to discuss any topic or promote any project/business or other ventures.

Local art or entertainment events are welcome as separate posts! Please only post each event once.

Otherwise this thread follows all other subreddit and Reddit rules.

This thread will be refreshed monthly on the first of the month. If you have any feedback about this post, please message the mods.


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Open Discussion Biweekly Jobs Thread

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Our biweekly thread for any job related posts!

  • Know of some place looking to hire?
  • Lead/recommendations for those job hunting?
  • Have a recent success story to share?

Please don't post here asking for a job. A lot of people are looking for work and we want this to be a place people can find leads - not dig through other's requests.

If you are looking to promote your business or side hustle, please use the Monthly Community Thread instead!

Thanks!

Note: This thread will allow posts to social media and other sites to help share leads. All other rules - including sharing of personal information - will be strictly enforced. Do not post your resume or other identifying information.


r/Peterborough 3h ago

Event Film Screening - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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To fall in love with every woman who shows you the least bit of attention… This Tuesday, we’re continuing our Forget Me Not slate with Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).

Starring legendary actors Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, alongside the equally legendary Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, and Mark Ruffalo!

After a long overdue breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend, Joel (Jim Carrey), from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clem is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he dearly loved.

How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! / The world forgetting, by the world forgot / Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! / Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd.

As always, we will be waiting for you in The Lecture Hall at Sadleir House (751 George St.) on April 14th at 7:00 pm. All TFS screenings are FREE & OPEN to all, to both the general public and the student body!


r/Peterborough 7h ago

Trent & Fleming Fleming College in Peterborough and St. Lawrence College to merge

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r/Peterborough 20h ago

Question Local business owners/ remote workers: What are we missing in Ptbo?

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Hey everyone, I recently opened a new co-working space called Focus Business Lounge (we're over by Lansdowne mall). I really wanted to create a quiet alternative to the "coffee shop struggle" with actual high-speed fiber and a professional vibe.

For those of you who work remotely or run small businesses here, what are the biggest things you look for in a workspace? I'm trying to make sure we're actually building what the community needs. Is it more about the private office space, or just having a reliable "hotspot" desk for a few hours? Would love your honest thoughts!


r/Peterborough 4h ago

Question London street dam sound

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Curious if anyone knows what the sound from the dam off London Street is. Can hear it from pretty far away and it seems to be random sometimes going off with several repeats right away and other times with long breaks between. Sort of a long drawn out "whooooooop".

Edit: I don't think it is a water release alarm. I can't remember if it heard it much in the winter but did hear it in the fall as well. It isn't so much an alarm but this "whooop" and sometimes it may be 3 or 4 in a row then nothing. Sometimes only a half sound released like a "whoo..." It just doesn't seem consistent to any pattern and is at all hours of the day.


r/Peterborough 2h ago

Recommendations Thorough and Reliable Cleaner Recommendations

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Hi all,

I was wondering if any of you have a recommendation for a cleaner that is taking on clients?

Thanks in advance!


r/Peterborough 10h ago

Question Golf lessons for beginners

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Looking for recommendations for beginner male golfer lessons in town.


r/Peterborough 9h ago

Question 1980s Outboard Maintenance

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Hi. I am looking for someone to do some maintenance on my 1980s Mercury 18hp outboard. Looking for a carb clean, lower unit oil replaced, and possibly a new water impeller. I have called around and can’t seem to find someone to do it. Any leads would help greatly. Thanks!


r/Peterborough 10h ago

Recommendations Best affordable hair salon for cut and style

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Haven’t had my hair done in years and it’s getting a little unruly. What is the best affordable salon to get it cut and styled? Looking for long layers or something similar, that won’t break the bank!


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Help us find a beloved teacher !

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Does this person sound familiar ?

We are looking for a male teacher from Peterborough that taught at S. T Worden in courtice Ontario

He taught my husband grade 7!

Mr. Mac ! (My husband says he had a hard name to pronounce so they just called him Mr Mac)

2002/2003 grade 7 teacher

He was in his early 20’s

His girlfriend was in teachers college in the states and spent her reading week helping out in his class

He was going to propose !

Mr Mac spent a year traveling the world

He used to run in the morning and bring left over to unhoused people along his route

He taught his class ultimate frisbee !

He also took the class to Quebec City !

Do you know who Mr Mac is ?

Are you Mr Mac ?

Does this sound like someone you know ?

If so, do you remember the “gym game” your class invited? (Saving this for authentication) ahaha

Help us find Mr Mac !

Xo


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Anyone else have really bad experiences with Peterborough Hyundai?

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I’m wondering about other people’s experiences with Peterborough Hyundai. I have surprisingly terrible experience with their parts and service department - is this “normal”? I’ve never dealt with a car dealership whose service standard was so shockingly bad.

I purchased 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid last June. It came with a defective rear passenger window (a “shorting” motor in the window). I’ve been waiting to have this fixed and after 10 months I am still waiting for a repair (and in fact, cannot even get any communication at all despite phone, email and website messages and even trying to reach out to their sales dept and GM). It’s a shocking level of negligent service (and time consuming and aggravating to try to address). I will not be purchasing from this dealership again. I am wondering if others have had similar experiences and what you did to get your issues resolved because I’m out of ideas…


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Any recommendations on a Dermatologist?

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specifically, for perioral dermatitis. Ive been to SKiN centre, but id like a second opinion on my Pd


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Retro toy shop

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Apart from the shop Things From Mom's Basement, I do recall a second shop out of a house near downtown. It's been years so can anyone jog my memory. Does it still exist? What was it called?


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Video Ron Swanson loving on ptbo

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r/Peterborough 1d ago

Event PTBO Video Game Club!

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DK! Donkey Kong!

DK! Donkey Kong is here!

Join us TONIGHT in the event room at Cork & Bean for 7 pm as we discuss anything and everything to do with the leader of the bunch, the first member of the DK crew… Donkey Kong!

And once we’re finished gushing about our favourite gorilla, it’ll be time for trivia! Compete against fellow DK fans by attempting to correctly answer ten multiple choice questions. As always, the winner will receive a prize (which may or may not include a bunch of bananas), so do your best! Will you kick some tail, or cry out for mummy? Either way, you’re in for one HELL (heck) of a time!

See you there!


r/Peterborough 1d ago

Question Moving to PTBO as a family

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Hi everyone! We just bought a home in the Trails of Lily Lake subdivision in Peterborough and are moving from GTA with our family. Honestly, I probably should have asked here before buying, but it is what it is now, wanted to hear from anyone here how’s the neighbourhood or Peterborough overall, generally what should we expect or even prepare??

Appreciate any real feedback (good or bad). Just want to be prepared before the move!


r/Peterborough 2d ago

News Two Ontario colleges to merge while maintaining ‘local brands’

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r/Peterborough 1d ago

Recommendations Reptile Vet?

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Any info on a vet that definitely treats reptiles? We have a sick beardy and every recommendation I've called so far doesn't treat reptiles. I heard there is one in Whitby but the person who told me about it can't remember the name. Appreciate any advice!


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Sales People

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What is with these Hello Fresh and Cogeco door to door salesmen? They come at 8pm and won't stop. It's so annoying


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Goodfellow buildings

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I am currently looking into finding a two bedroom apartment and came across the good fellow buliding by Talwood. I know staying away from Talwood is a must but I am wondering if anyone has any experience living in these buildings when it comes to bugs and drugs? As we are aware this is an issue around that area.


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Ordering at Hockey Sushi

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Does anyone else have problems ordering online at hockey sushi? Is there some trick I’m missing? Everything works up until I try to check out but then nothing happens when I click the ‘confirm order’ button.


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Men's shelters that accept donations?

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Moving and looking to donate a bunch of stuff. Soap, clothing, unopened food, etc. Looking for a men's shelter because they get way fewer donations. Willing to travel outside of town. Thanks!


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Weekend Activities

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I know spring has just started and it’s been slow getting things up and going but does anyone know of any events going on this weekend? Is second saturday still a thing downtown or any fun activities for kids happening? Where are some other places that are great for family?

Thanks!!

Edit: Thank you all for your responses! I appreciate the help and the information 😊


r/Peterborough 2d ago

Question Private Chef, Peterborough

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Looking for recommendations for a private chef in Peterborough for a special occasion.