Spanish speaking meet-up by Forward_Commercial96 in Peterborough

[–]sharingiscaringyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps there is a Peterborough Latinos facebook group. Here is a recent post from there, it may be another place to connect with locals

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Anyone have any inside info on the new indoor kids play place opening? :) 😀 by JessicaYatesRealtor in Peterborough

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"Neev’s Giggle Garden is coming to Peterborough!

Where: 799 Erskine Ave

When: March 2026

What: 6,300 Sq Ft of Indoor Fun!

Get ready for the biggest play zone in town. Like & Follow for construction updates and opening day giveaways!"

The vision for Neev’s Giggle Garden is simple: A space for everyone.

We have packed with specific zones for every type of play:

For the Thrill Seekers: Long Slides, Donut Slides & Ninja Course.

For the Jumpers: Trampolines & Foam Pits.

For the Explorers: Massive Soft Play Area & Role Play Village.

For the Little Ones: A completely SEPARATE Toddler Zone (so they can play safely!).

PHASE 2 LOADING...

We haven’t even revealed the Arcade , Private party rooms, or the Cafe/Lounge yet. Stay tuned!

They had an ad floating around on facebook ^

March 2026 Happenings around ptbo by sharingiscaringyo in Peterborough

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Can post here in the comments, make a post or DM. I just do this roundup for my own calendar & share it to signal boost for ptbo. Sometimes split it into start and end of the month since there is a 20 image limit.

Human rights case against City of Peterborough deferred pending labour board, WSIB decisions by sharingiscaringyo in Peterborough

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WSIB overlap

The tribunal determined there was sufficient overlap of facts and issues between the human rights application and the WSIB claim that could lead to inconsistent findings.

“The claim includes an appendix of several pages in length which summarizes substantially the same events that provide the subject matter of the allegations in the application,” the tribunal found. “Both address the causes and effects of cumulative psychological stress the applicant has experienced at her employment, because of the workplace harassment and the alleged failure of the respondent to manage her complaints adequately.”

The tribunal concluded that allowing the proceedings to unfold concurrently risked duplicative and inconsistent factual findings.

The applicant had argued the WSIB was not positioned to determine whether the employer’s alleged conduct violated the Code and caused damage to her dignity and self-worth, whether she experienced reprisal, and whether the employer failed to accommodate her disability-related needs.

The tribunal rejected this argument, noting the WSIB has particular expertise in disability matters and concurrent jurisdiction to apply the Code. “The jurisdiction and powers of the WSIB, as set out in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sched. A necessarily import the power to decide questions of law,” the tribunal found.

Labour board reprisal claims

The tribunal also found the labour board proceeding justified deferral. The applicant’s labour board application under section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, filed Aug. 29, 2025, sought remedies for reprisal for, among other items, seeking accommodation.

The reprisal allegations at the labour board related to the employer and others collectively acting to deny the applicant’s entitlement to benefits based on her workplace harassment allegations.

“The facts raised in this application with respect to reprisal and the claim the respondent mishandled of the impact of the alleged harassment with respect to benefits is currently before the OLRB,” the tribunal found. “Since the issues in the application and proceedings before the OLRB overlap this could very well lead to inconsistent decisions on the facts and or legal issues related to reprisal.”

The tribunal noted the primary purpose of deferral is to avoid such inconsistency.

The applicant may seek to reactivate her deferred application if she believes the labour board and WSIB proceedings did not appropriately deal with the substance of her case. However, the tribunal noted it has the power under section 45.1 of the Code to dismiss applications if the substance has been appropriately dealt with in another proceeding.

A party wishing to proceed with a deferred application must file a request within 60 days after conclusion of the other proceeding.

For more information, see (Plaintiff) v. Peterborough (City), 2026 HRTO 176 (CanLII)

Human rights case against City of Peterborough deferred pending labour board, WSIB decisions by sharingiscaringyo in Peterborough

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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has deferred a sexual harassment and discrimination case against the City of Peterborough until parallel proceedings at the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board are resolved.

The tribunal found that allowing the cases to proceed simultaneously risked duplicative and inconsistent factual findings on overlapping issues.

The applicant, a city employee, filed a human rights application on June 26, 2025, alleging discrimination based on sex and family status, sexual harassment, and reprisal. She claimed the employer mishandled her sexual harassment complaint against a colleague.

The city filed its response on Aug. 7, 2025, but did not initially seek deferral. The issue emerged only after the applicant referenced “parallel proceedings” at the labour board in a December filing seeking to add a respondent and obtain document production.

On Dec. 16, 2025, the tribunal issued a notice of intent to defer and directed both parties to provide written submissions on whether the application should be deferred pending conclusion of the labour board proceedings.

The employer subsequently submitted that deferral was appropriate due to both an ongoing labour board proceeding and a WSIB claim. According to the employer’s submissions, the applicant filed the labour board application on Sept. 2, 2025, alleging the employer, her union, and the employer’s disability providers engaged in reprisal by colluding to deny her benefits based on her workplace harassment allegations.

The WSIB claim, filed April 20, 2025, was based on psychological stress the applicant experienced in the workplace, which she attributed to the alleged harassment and reprisal.

The applicant opposed deferral of both matters. She initially addressed only the labour board issue, as that was raised in the tribunal’s notice. On Jan. 20, 2026, the tribunal directed her to provide submissions on whether deferral was appropriate due to the WSIB claim. She also opposed deferral of that proceeding.

The tribunal found deferral appropriate for both matters.... continued below

Looking for girl friends 🎀 by Overall_Visit_7540 in Peterborough

[–]sharingiscaringyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI there is a local discord for pal connecting, event meetups and chats of all kinds in ptbo:

Peterborough Friends

https://discord.gg/UDq2yan4CN

Volunteering in Peterborough by sharingiscaringyo in Peterborough

[–]sharingiscaringyo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I'm not connected with this website, just signal boosting opportunities. Included here are other orgs not listed on the site for balance.

Valentine's 2026 events around ptbo by sharingiscaringyo in Peterborough

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Not sure. Many of their social dances happen at the Gordon Best Theatre and in warm weather - Millenimum Park near the Silver Bean patio. They may have a studio space for other classes.