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WEB6 days ago · In-depth and community-centred news for Peterborough, Ontario. We are Peterborough Currents — a reader-funded independent news outlet that puts people at the centre of our stories. We’re committed to producing journalism that connects the community, focusing on issues that affect real people’s lives—and we keep it …
Politics - Peterborough Currents
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Here are some key stories from the 2024 budget deliberations. By Will Pearson, Abbigale Kernya & Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay Politics November 28, 2023. Episode three of our 2024 budget podcast covers the November 20, 21, and 22 finance committee meetings. Audio Non-profits plead with councillors to reverse proposed cut to municipal grants.
About us - Peterborough Currents
WEBPeterborough Currents was founded by Ayesha Barmania and Will Pearson in 2017. At first, it was a grassroots volunteer podcast that covered the arts, culture and politics of the city. We channeled our love of audio journalism to produce stories that dug deep and illuminated new perspectives and issues — and we picked up a couple awards along ...
Community - Peterborough Currents
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Read the latest articles about community news and grassroots organizing in Peterborough, Ontario. Peterborough Currents covers local stories.
Take Back the Night… plus more local events - Peterborough …
WEB2 days ago · Take Back the Night event gives a voice to survivors of gender-based violence. Over 100 people marched last night to mark the annual Take Back the Night event in Peterborough. (Photo: Alex Karn) The Peterborough Square courtyard was packed last night for Take Back the Night. With candles lit and signs in …
Peterborough must quickly decide fate of proposed subdivisions …
WEBDec 16, 2023 · The team at Peterborough Currents works hard to create journalism that deepens your understanding of the issues facing Peterborough. To do that, we have to be able to keep our journalism paywall-free for everyone.
Environment - Peterborough Currents
WEBAug 19, 2024 · City withholds environmental assessments of contaminated Canoe Museum property, citing interests of unnamed “third parties”. By Will Pearson Environment October 23, 2023. “There is public interest in having this information disseminated,” says local environmental lawyer. Rabbits seem to be everywhere.
City pursues "shovel-ready" status for housing project ... plus more ...
WEB5 days ago · Good morning, and welcome to the Peterborough Currents newsletter, where we share our latest stories and catch you up on local news. Earlier this year, Peterborough Currents broke a story about the local hospital. We reported that the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) was suing an architecture …
Housing - Peterborough Currents
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Peterborough cohousing community moves closer to construction, despite delays and rising costs. By Brett Throop Community June 26, 2024. Kawartha Commons has purchased a 1.4 acre property in the west end, and plans to build a 40-unit cohousing community there.
We’re tracking Peterborough’s progress on affordable housing
WEBMay 16, 2024 · In 2020, the City and County of Peterborough released targets for building new affordable housing units as part of the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. According to the plan, the City of Peterborough will need an additional 2,964 affordable units (with varying degrees of affordability) by 2029. …