Peterborough residents this week showed strong interest in a mix of cultural, institutional and public-safety news, according to a local roundup of the city’s top-read items. The five most-read stories included the rebranding of a familiar radio station, the region’s appearance on a national television series, a new medical education partnership, and two police investigations that resulted in charges.
Radio station adopts new identity
Longtime local broadcaster Oldies 96.7 has relaunched as 96.7 WOW FM, shifting its identity while signalling a fresh focus. The station’s new slogan highlights a musical direction emphasising broad listenability under the banner
“Just Great Songs”as it pursues a renewed audience in the Peterborough market.
Peterborough to be featured on national television
Fans of reality television will see the Peterborough and Kawarthas region showcased when The Amazing Race Canada makes a stop here for an upcoming episode. The national exposure is likely to bring regional landmarks and businesses into view for viewers across the country, offering a short-term tourism spotlight for the city and surrounding area.
PRHC expands medical education in partnership with university
Peterborough Regional Health Centre has announced a new affiliation with the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine. The partnership aims to expand medical education opportunities at PRHC, reinforcing the hospital’s role as a teaching site and providing potential benefits for recruitment and training of medical professionals in the region.
Two separate police matters drew attention
Local law-enforcement stories accounted for significant reader interest. One report detailed charges against two Peterborough teenagers following an early-morning incident at a convenience store involving alleged robbery. Another account described multiple charges laid against a 43-year-old man from Cavan‑Monaghan after a police investigation into incidents involving young girls in the area.
- Media and culture: Oldies 96.7 becomes 96.7 WOW FM with a refreshed format.
- Tourism lift: The Amazing Race Canada will film in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
- Health and education: PRHC partners with Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine.
- Public safety: Two teens charged in a convenience-store robbery.
- Investigations: A 43-year-old Cavan‑Monaghan man faces multiple charges linked to incidents involving young girls.
| Rank | Topic | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radio rebrand | Oldies 96.7 relaunches as 96.7 WOW FM |
| 2 | Television visit | Peterborough featured on The Amazing Race Canada |
| 3 | Medical education | PRHC partners with Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine |
| 4 | Robbery charges | Two Peterborough teens charged after convenience-store incident |
| 5 | Criminal investigation | 43-year-old Cavan‑Monaghan man charged after incidents involving young girls |
These five stories reflect a cross-section of local life — entertainment and media changes, community profile-raising through national television, investments in local health-care education, and ongoing concerns about public safety. For Peterborough residents, the developments offer reasons for civic pride, practical interest in services and jobs, and reminders about local safety and policing.
Readers looking for more detail on any of the stories can find the original coverage in the local news roundup. As these subjects evolve — particularly the PRHC education partnership and the criminal cases — further updates and official statements from institutions and police are likely to appear.
