Mayor moves to let Peterborough businesses open on STAT holiday

Residents celebrate Canada Day in Peterborough on July 1st 2026. Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough.

Peterborough city council could let businesses remain open on statutory holidays starting sometime in 2027.

The change was proposed by mayor Jeff Leal, who submitted a Notice of Motion at general committee on Tuesday, August 4th.

Listen to hear what Leal had to say about the motion at the Tuesday night meeting.