The City of Peterborough is responding to freezing rain conditions and ice accumulation from the storm.
For updates on the storm response, affected services, and City facility closures, please visit peterborough.ca/StormUpdate. Many City facilities are closed to in-person service on Monday, March 31, 2025 due to extended power outages. Please see the list at peterborough.ca/StormUpdate.
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the City declared a state of emergency to support recovery efforts related to the ice storm. Ice accumulation is knocking down power lines, trees and tree limbs, causing power outages and unsafe conditions. Please avoid unnecessary travel, if possible.
For residents who need a heated location, the City has opened reception centres at the following locations:
- Healthy Planet Arena, banquet hall, 911 Monaghan Rd., from 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 30 to 8 a.m. on Monday, March 31 (overnight reception centre)
- Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, reopening at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 31
- Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, reopening at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 31
The City is providing an overnight reception centre at Heathy Planet Arena, which will remain open until at least 8 a.m. on Monday, March 31.
(Official update from the City of Peterborough)
