⌚A good time in PTBO

Good morning, Peterborough! The sun stays shining, and the Lakers are in the playoffs. Who’s ready for some August nights?

In today’s PTBO Brief:

🥅 Final Liftlock Face-Off

After 66 years, the legendary Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament will host its final games in 2026. Known for launching future NHL stars like Gretzky and Lindros, the tournament has long been a pillar of winter in Peterborough. A shortage of volunteers and changes in minor hockey have led to its close but its legacy lives on.

🎻 Irish Spirit in the Air

Peterborough is marking the Peter Robinson Bicentennial with a lively lineup of Irish music, dance, and cultural events. From The Celtic Tenors & Mudmen at Musicfest or Wild Irish geese at the 4th line theatre, it’s a citywide celebration of Irish roots and 200 years of shared history.

🕰️ Millennium Time Capsule Opening

Step back in time as Peterborough unseals its Millennium Time Capsule on Wednesday, buried in 2000, and get a glimpse of life at the turn of the century. Celebrate the city’s 175th anniversary with live drumming, light refreshments, commemorative pins, and the burial of a new time capsule to be opened in 2050.

🥪 A New Sandwich Spot on Chemong: The old Trip Taco location at 1794 Chemong Rd has a fresh new tenant, The Bell’s Table Sandwich Shack & Catering Co. Run by longtime local chef Jason Bell (a three-time Best Diamond Local Chef), the shop serves up breakfast sandwiches, daily specials, soups, baked goods, and coffee. They’re also booking mobile catering for weddings, festivals, and events.

🥤 Changes at the Minute Maid Plant: Coca-Cola is discontinuing its frozen juice line, leading to upcoming layoffs at the Minute Maid facility on Lansdowne Street. The frozen products will stop production in early 2026, though it’s still unclear how many of the roughly 80 unionized workers will be impacted. The company says it’s shifting focus to products that better match current consumer demand

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🎬 Movies at the Square: The Wild Robot: Bring a chair, some friends, and enjoy a free outdoor screening of The Wild Robot under the stars. Snacks and drinks will be available on site as a part of the weekly summer movie series downtown. 8 PM Quaker Square

🎨 Peacock Dot Art Workshop: Unwind with a paintbrush and a pizza at this beginner-friendly peacock-inspired dot art workshop inside Boston Pizza. You’ll get all materials, step-by-step guidance, and a cozy atmosphere to relax, paint, and get creative. 6 PM – 8 PM Boston Pizza South

🎤 Open Mic at The Black Horse: Step up to the mic or kick back with a pint, The Black Horse hosts local talent on Tuesday night. All are welcome to sign up and share what they got in a laid back pub setting.
6 PM – 11 PM The Black Horse Pub

🍦 Meet & Treat with MP Emma Harrison: Come say hello to MP Emma Harrison over a scoop of Central Smith ice cream (or a Freezie if that’s more your thing). A casual summer drop-in to connect with your local rep and enjoy a cool treat. 5 PM – 7 PM 417 Bethune St

🎸 Open Stage at The Pig’s Ear: Bring your instrument or just your ears. The Pig’s Ear hosts open stage night every week with live local talent and cold drinks. 9 PM The Pig’s Ear Tavern

🏛️ Council reconvenes after Civic Holiday: Peterborough City Council is back in session with a full agenda. Topics include a development charges public meeting, physician recruitment funding, new pedestrian crossings, heritage designations, and a proposed $1M loan for Thrive Housing. A new Community Wellbeing Fund framework is also up for discussion with pushback from local arts groups. 6 PM – City Hall, streamed live at peterborough.ca

🧠 Trivia Night at The Social Pub: Round up your smartest friends and test your knowledge over drinks and pub fare. Prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes every Tuesday night. 8 PM The Social Pub