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
Looking for a night that’s guaranteed to be unforgettable? 🎶
Peterborough Performs returns February 26th for an incredible evening of live local music!
For one night and one night only, fourteen talented local artists will take the stage under one roof, showcasing a vibrant mix of folk, pop, and everything in between. You’ll discover new favourites, sing along to familiar hits, and experience the best of Peterborough’s music scene.
Best of all, you can feel good knowing every ticket makes a difference. Proceeds raised from Peterborough Performs support our local partner agencies and their housing and homelessness initiatives. By coming together through music, we’re strengthening our community and helping create lasting solutions.
🎟️Get your tickets today at showplace.org or through the link in our bio
And don`t forget to keep an eye out for our online auction - coming soon...👀
First up in our PTBO Performs VI artist series 🎤
@caitlinoconnormusic of @detentionclubmusic
🕘 9:10 PM | Thursday February 26
📍 Main Stage, Showplace Performance Centre
🎉 Making their first-ever Peterborough Performs appearance!
PTBO Performs VI: Musicians United to End Homelessness is Peterborough’s biggest night of live music - with fourteen acts set to take both stages @ptboshowplace in support of our work ensuring everyone has a place to call home.
Tickets available online [link in bio] and at the @ptboshowplace box office.
Don’t miss it. 🔥
#PTBOPerformsVI #PTBOMusic #LiveMusicPTBO
Office pranks on Jim are back and better than ever for 2026🐭🤣!
High spirits, strong teamwork and lots of laughs and heart here at UWP.
After many years of dedicated service, we are preparing to celebrate Jim Russell’s upcoming retirement, and the incredible leadership he has provided to United Way Peterborough & District. Jim’s commitment to community, collaboration, and compassion has helped shape the organization we are today, and we are deeply grateful for the impact he leaves behind.
As we look ahead to our next chapter, we are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to build on this strong foundation and lead UWP through continued growth and community impact guided by Reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
💻 Learn more by visiting www.uwpeterborough.ca/ceo-hiring/ [link in bio]
📧 To apply, send a resume and cover letter (PDF) to ceohiring@uwpeterborough.ca
🗓️ Deadline for applications: February 16th, 2026
✨ We’re back in the office and kicking off our first work day of 2026 with the best kind of news! Celebrating our December 50/50 winner and the incredible community that makes moments like this possible.
❤️ Our monthly 50/50 draws are a growing way to support our 20 local partner agencies while giving Ontario residents the opportunity to win big.
🎟️ The January draw is live now - tickets are on sale through the link in our bio, and our next draw takes place on January 30 at 1:00 PM.
*Must be 18+ to purchase tickets. Ontario residents only.
From all of us at the Peterborough & District United Way, we are wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year! We`re excited to continue our work with our amazing donors, partners, and volunteers in the years to come.
📅 Reminder: The tax deadline for charitable contributions is December 31.
Show your #LocalLove and donate to United Way Peterborough & District to help build community & change lives.
Consider donating today, visit the link in our bio to learn more about our work and ways to give.
2025, what a year!
We’re so grateful for the generosity, care, and community spirit that made these moments possible.
As the year comes to a close, this is also a friendly reminder that gifts made by December 31 are eligible for 2025 charitable tax receipting. Thank you for supporting your neighbours, today and all year long.
Learn more about the ways to give at the link in our bio.
Reminder: there is a secure mailbox located at the front of our office (277 Stewart St.) checked daily.
🚨Reaching Home Funding Applications Are Now Open!🚨
United Way Peterborough & District is happy to share that we are accepting applications from agencies for the Reaching Home program, on behalf of the Government of Canada.
👉 What is Reaching Home? It is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. This program provides funding to communities to help them address their local homelessness needs.
Applications close January 22nd, 2026. Find eligibility requirements and full application details on our website:
🔗 uwpeterborough.ca/reaching-home/ or follow the link in our bio
To our neighbours,
As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Your generosity, kindness, and commitment to community have meant so much to us throughout the year.
Whether you gave your time, made a donation, attended an event, or simply showed up for local causes, you helped make Peterborough & District a stronger, more caring place.
As of 12:00 pm today (Dec. 24), our office will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 5. During this time, we hope you’re able to slow down, rest, and enjoy meaningful moments with the people who matter most.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we wish you and your loved ones a warm, peaceful holiday season and a new year filled with hope, connection, and possibility.
There’s still time to get in on our December 50/50 draw, happening January 5! 🎉
Now when you buy your tickets, you can choose to purchase in support of one of our Campaign Cabinet members, helping grow the jackpot while celebrating the community leaders powering this year’s Campaign.
🎟️ Secure your tickets at the link in our bio!
🎶 Peterborough Performs Tickets Are On Sale Now! 🎶
Join us on February 26, 2026, for the city’s most anticipated music event of the year! 14 local musicians are set to take the stage at Showplace Performance Centre to support United Way Peterborough and our partner agencies who advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
This event is made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors. Their generosity directly fuels organizations and programs that make our community stronger, more inclusive, and a better place to call home. 🙌
🎟️ Grab your tickets today at showplace.org to join us for an unforgettable night of music that makes a difference.
After more than a decade of dedicated leadership, we are sharing the news that our CEO, Jim Russell, will retire in July 2026.
Since joining United Way Peterborough & District in 2011, Jim has been a steady and passionate force for community change, leading more than $36 million in revenue generation and championing critical work to address poverty, homelessness, and income inequality across our region.
Under Jim’s leadership, United Way Peterborough and District has strengthened its role as a trusted community partner through impactful research, including Housing is Fundamental, multiple Point-in-Time Counts, and The Gap reports on income adequacy and living wages.
Jim’s commitment to Peterborough & District, and to building a more equitable, resilient community, has left a lasting mark. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and look forward to celebrating his legacy over the coming months.
Please join us in congratulating Jim on his incredible contributions to our community!
