November 1 – 30, 2025
The Ultimate Burger Battle is our month-long celebration of local flavours, community spirit, and giving. Participating restaurants will create signature ultimate burgers, and a portion of each sale helps support United Way’s initiatives across Peterborough and District.
The funds raised will go directly to supporting the 20+ non-profit agencies that the United Way Peterborough and District funds, addressing social issues like food insecurity, poverty alleviation and literacy. These dollars will contribute to the United Way’s goal of “building community and changing lives” through their 2025-26 Community Campaign.
Public voting for the Ultimate Burger Battle People’s Choice Awards is open November 1-30 2025!
Try the Ultimate Burger Creations, pick your favourite, and help us celebrate the participating restaurants giving back to our community through voting at the link below.
Canadian Beef, American Cheese,
BBQ Onion Bacon Jam,
Garlic Aioli W French Dip.
Side not included
*Can be made gluten free upon request*
We’re talking melted mozzarella hugging both toasted buns, crispy bacon strips bringing the crunch, and a generous pile of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and hot peppers for that melt-in-your-mouth magic. Then comes the BBQ sauce, making a saucy entrance before the real MVP — a juicy 6oz beef patty topped with melty cheddar — steals the show.
Side not included
double house-made beef chuck patty,
spicy queso fundido,
jalapeño & bacon jam,
caramelized onion,
chili oil aioli
Sides: Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, or House Salad
*Can be made gluten free upon request*
A triple threat of flavor: crispy onion strips, peameal bacon, smoked bacon, aged cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños stacked high on our signature house burger. Served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and house-made Cajun BBQ sauce.
Sides: Fries. Upgrade to lattice fries, onion rings. Greek salad, Caesar salad, house salad, or poutine for an additional cost.
Custom ground-beef from our local butcher shop, soft brioche bun, house garlic aioli, thick-cut bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, and a house-battered onion ring to top it off!
Sides: Fries or garden salad. Upgrade to soup, Caesar salad, or sweet potato fries at an additional cost.
*Can be made gluten free upon request*
The Burger Consists of our Fresh 6oz Ground Chuck Smash Burger, Placed on top of fresh lettuce, peameal bacon,topped with gouda cheese, onion rings, 2 slices of smokey bacon smothered in our homemade signature whiskey sauce and our inhouse peppercorn ranch aioli served on our Homemade Bun
Sides: fresh cut fries or garden salad
A 6oz 80/20 chuck patty, stacked with smoked cheddar, crispy prosciutto “bacon”, Québécois pork pâté, mushroom duxelles, horseradish aioli and grainy dijon mustard on a toasted potato bun with red wine demi.
Sides: Hand cut fries
*Can be made gluten free upon request*
Panko crusted salmon patty,
remoulade, mushy peas,
lemon zest and kettle chips
on a toasted brioche bun.
Sides: Choice of home fries or Vine salad. Upcharge to soup or Caesar salad.
Born and raised in Peterborough, Dan just recently returned home to live in the town that raised him. He, in his own words ‘used to be on TV’ but now enjoys being part of his hometown community and finding ways to give back to repay everything that was given to him.
Laura Montague is proud to say that she is from Peterborough, Ontario. With over a decade of experience at Ashburnham Realty, she has built a reputation for client focused service through property management and development while achieving excellence in serving her community, promoting local business, participating in advocacy roles, and volunteering for various organizations. Her work has been recognized locally, including honors through the Women of Impact program and the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Top 4 Under 40 award. Laura’s leadership extended over a decade volunteering for the Downtown Business Improvement Association and she left the organization stepping down as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors in 2024. Laura previously served on the 2017-2018 Campaign Committee for the United Way Peterborough & District board and co-hosted the 2017 / 2018 Paint the Town Red events that raised $31,000 for our community. She continues to promote local food through her social media account ‘@PTBOEaters’ and as a food columnist at the Peterborough Examiner.
Neil Morton is a serial entrepreneur and community builder. He is Co-Author of What If You Could?: The Mindset and Business Blueprint for Your Life of Purpose.
Neil’s community involvement includes being Chair of the United Way of Peterborough & District in 2017. Neil was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2023 and his high school Hall of Honour in June 2024 at Adam Scott. But being chosed as an ambassador for the United Way’s inaugural Ultimate Burger Battle is definitely one of his biggest honours yet as Neil LOVES burgers.
Pete Dalliday was born and raised in Peterborough and has spent over 30 years on radio and TV, calling play-by-play for the Petes, Lakers, and Halifax Thunderbirds. A proud supporter of United Way, he’s also a self-proclaimed burger enthusiast who’s never met one he didn’t like—some are just better than others. This fall, Pete’s on the hunt for the best burger in the Boro !!
Tiffany is the Host and Creator of The Tiffany Show, a televised and digital talk show built on real stories, real conversations, and connections that remind us we’re not alone. She’s also the Community Manager at Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, where she leads engagement initiatives and builds community. A proud Fleming College alum, Tiffany fell in love with Peterborough—and her now-husband—at 18. A foodie and dog mom, she loves cooking, sharing kitchen stories, and exploring the community. With every episode, The Tiffany Show brings her energy and heart to the screen, turning stories into reminders to be kind, keep going, and spread positivity.
Nour is the Executive Director of Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). Prior to her role at the DBIA she was the Marketing and Communications Manager at Kingston Economic Development. She serves on the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s (EDCO) Board of Directors. Nour’s contributions have been recognized with EDCO’s 2021 President Award and the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer of the Year Award. In 2024, she honoured as Ontario’s Champion of Diversity. Nour holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy and Political Studies from Queen’s University and is an MBA candidate at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Paul remains an effective and passionate communicator with 45 years of combined print and radio broadcast media experience.
As a journalist and columnist, Paul has been awarded numerous honours, including a Canadian Community Newspapers’ Association (CCNA) award, four Ontario Community Newspapers’ Association (OCNA) awards and three Metroland Media editorial awards. In 2008, he was presented with the OCNA Silver Quill Award in recognition of 25 years of community newspaper service.
Paul started his professional journey in 1980 as a news feed editor with CKO All-News Radio in Toronto before joining the ranks of 1350 CKAR in Oshawa as a producer and reporter. From 1983 to 2016, Paul was an editor and columnist for Metroland Media Group, including 27 years with Peterborough This Week. Since 2016, under the name of Rellinger Writing Services, Paul has been a features writer for kawarthaNOW, and since 2022, has sourced and written news content for Oldies 96.7/Freq 90.5.
Name chair of the 2025-26 United Way of Peterborough and District campaign in May 2025, Paul is the past chair of Peterborough Musicfest, is the longstanding chair of Peterborough Family Literacy Day, is a past president of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough, and has sat on the boards of a number of community organizations.
For his community work, Paul was inducted into Peterborough’s Pathway of Fame in 2021 and, in 2024, received the United Way’s Champions of Change of Award for showing ‘dedication, passion and tenacity in inspiring his colleagues to give back, raising funds for, and awareness of, key issues facing our community.’
Outside of work, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued and is a rabid reader of history – Paul claims to know who killed JFK, but can’t say who out of fear for the safety of his oh so supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids and his four spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough’s rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays, playing slo-pitch, and retrieving golf balls from the woods.
Jason Wilkins, a dynamic Live Event Artist, Muralist, and Illustrator originally from Toronto, now proudly based in Peterborough, Ontario, where he operates his studio & creative hub, the “Jason Wilkins Factory.”
A graduate of the prestigious Sheridan College Interpretative Illustration program in 2001, Jason has amassed over two decades of experience collaborating with brands like Adidas, Lululemon, Toronto Blue Jays, McDonald’s, TikTok, Paramount Worldwide (Ninja Turtles), Porsche and many more. His artistic philosophy revolves around infusing joy and positivity into every stroke of his bold lines and vibrant splashes of color.
As a child of the 80’s Jasons creative spirit is deeply rooted in nostalgia and innovation. Beyond his exciting projects and collaborations, Jason finds joy in spending quality time with his family and nurturing emerging artists in his local artistic community. Join Jason Wilkins on his colourful journey of spreading happiness and empowering fellow creatives.
For questions, partnership inquiries, or media:
Adeline Murphy
Email: amurphy@uwpeterborough.ca
Phone: (705)-313-0651
Hashtag: #UltimateBurgerBattle
On November 11, we remember.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication.
Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together.
For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca
❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥
We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3)
We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more!
❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
#CoatsForCommunity
👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].
🎉A big Congratulations to Lorell S of Peterborough, our very first United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 winner, who took home $1,172.50!
🎟️Every ticket sold helps fund local programs that provide food, shelter and support for people right here in Peterborough.
The November 50/50 draw is now live! Visit the link in our bio today for your chance to win big, give back and change lives, just like Lorell did❤️
#BuildingCommunity #UnitedWayPTBO #5050
🍔🔥 It’s here: the first-ever @unitedwayptbo Ultimate Burger Battle begins TODAY!🔥🍔
All month long, 8 INCREDIBLE local restaurants across Peterborough and the County are facing off to be crowned the Ultimate Burger Battle champion👑! Each spot has crafted their own one-of-a-kind burger with big flavour and bigger IMPACT. From spicy stacks to fish patties and a burger beef wellington, they’re all battling it out for a cause.
👉 How it works:
🍔 Try as many Ultimate Burgers as you can between November 1-30,
💸 $2 from every burger sold support our work building a stronger, more caring community,
❤️ Feel good knowing every bite gives back!
Head over to our website using the link in our bio to 🗳️VOTE🗳️ for your People’s Choice Ultimate Burger and to learn more about these delicious creations and our 8 Burger Ambassadors who will be tasting along with you all month long.
Thank you to these amazing restaurants for cooking up creativity and community spirit all month long! Let’s make this a November to remember - every bite gives back❤️.
#UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle
🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season.
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284.
Every donation counts❤️
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long.
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!
🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.
Did you know that last year, United Way Peterborough & District helped provide:
🍎 233,042 nutritious meals
🏠 15,013 nights of safe shelter
🧥 2,200+ coats
The purchase of 50/50 tickets helps to make this possible - and gives you the chance to win big!
🎟️ Tickets are: 1 for $10 | 3 for $25 | 7 for $50
🗓️ First draw: Friday, October 31st!
💰 Winner takes home $980 … and counting!
Tickets available at the link in our bio.
Still reminiscing on Campaign Launch 2025🥹! Learn more about contributing to your 2025-2026 Community Campaign at the link in our bio.
Today, United Way Peterborough & District released the final report from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in our community.
We were joined this morning by local media, elected officials, and some of our funded partners and surveyors at our Stewart Street office to discuss the findings and what they mean for our community.
This community-wide effort, carried out with the help of surveyors with lived experience, shelter staff and outreach workers, provides a critical snap shot of homelessness in our city.
“Homelessness is a complex, nuanced issue,” shared Nancy Fischer, Chair of United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Impact Committee. “One which requires a focus on evidence-based program development.”
To read the full report, visit the link in our bio.
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. Have a safe and restful long weekend.
