Peterborough Community Health Centre Celebrates GrandOpening on October 7

The Peterborough Community Health Centre (PCHC) is opening its doors with a community-wide Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 1:15 to 6:30 p.m. at 360 George Street North, Peterborough.

The free, drop-in event will include a Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony, Hand

Drumming, and opportunities to tour the newly renovated space, meet the team, and

learn about upcoming services and programs. Thoughtfully designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and culturally safe, the new PCHC reflects the diversity of the community it serves.

“We are so excited to open our doors and welcome the community in,” says Ashley

Safar, Executive Director of the Peterborough CHC. “This space reflects our vision—a place where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported on their wellness journey. We’re creating something truly special: a community health centre that weaves together Indigenous knowledge and Western medicine to support wholistic wellbeing for all.”

Located on two accessible floors in Peterborough Square, the centre was designed by Unity Design Studio and built by Mortlock Construction Inc. with care and community at the core. Every element of the space was thoughtfully considered to ensure it is inclusive, culturally appropriate, and physically accessible.

The PCHC will offer a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care,

traditional healing, community programming, and advocacy supports. Services are

designed to meet people where they are—especially those who face barriers to care,

including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, newcomers, people experiencing

homelessness, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

“Health care should be a doorway, not a barrier,” adds Safar. “This centre was created

with reconciliation at its heart. By blending Traditional healing with Western healthcare,

we aim to improve not just individual health—but the health of our entire community.”

The Open House will feature light refreshments, including soup, along with information

on upcoming programs and services.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Peterborough CHC Grand Opening

When: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Where: 360 George St. N, Peterborough, ON

Admission: Free, drop-in event. Open to all. No RSVP required.

For more information, visit www.ptbo.ca or follow @PeterboroughCHC on social media.