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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“I went to prison for wearing a bracelet with the 2S-LGBTQIA+ flag,” says Mooner Alejjah, who arrived in Canada six months ago and now finds community at the NCC's Rainbow Connections Group. Advocates say recent federal policy changes have made it harder for queer refugees to enter the country.
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Queer refugees find community in Peterborough, as Canada tightens rules that helped them arrive - Peterborough Currents
“My family, my government, my religion, and the whole country is against me for being gay.”
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gabe @gabeisyourgod.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Check out my latest on @ptbocurrents.bsky.social. Taking a look at the current strike by the OPSEU local at Community Living, the wider tensions with the province that it represents, and the vulnerable communities it affects the most. peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/dev...
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Tensions boil over into a strike at Community Living (and across the province)
Chronic underfunding and a wage cap lead to coordinated labour actions across the province
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
In a first for Ontario, Alderville First Nation has granted Rice Lake legal personhood. “We’ve always seen the lake as a mother, a provider," says Chief Taynar Simpson. "As a family member.” peterboroughcurrents.ca/environment/...
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Alderville First Nation grants legal personhood to Rice Lake
Exploring an alternate solution to climate change, and a growing international movement
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Much of Canada's reckoning with its colonial past and present has focused on the history and legacy of residential schools. But there were also 699 day schools across Canada, including one in Curve Lake First Nation. A new book uncovers that history. peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/cur...
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Uncovering the history of the Curve Lake Day School
New book reveals a pattern of abuse, cultural erasure, and systemic neglect by the Canadian government
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
The GE property at 107 Park Street generates over $500,000 in property taxes annually. If a proposal to demolish many of the buildings on the historic site goes ahead, that number will likely fall, leading to higher tax bills for everyone else. peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/ge-...
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Why the GE demolition plan could hurt Peterborough's tax base | Peterborough Currents
With fewer buildings on it, the GE property will likely be taxed less. That would mean higher bills for everyone else.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
ICYMI, we're hiring an editor! If you're a strong journalist with a passion of local news, we want to hear from you. peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
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We're hiring an editor.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of non-profit news in Peterborough. Apply by August 19.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
We're hiring! As our newsroom's founding members depart to pursue new opportunities, we're seeking someone to take up the mantle and continue our work of delivering in-depth and community-centred local news to our audience. Details here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
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We're hiring an editor.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of non-profit news in Peterborough. Apply by August 19.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Over a century after Peterborough's first Chinese immigrants opened businesses in the city, some of their descendants are still carrying on their families' entrepreneurial legacy. As Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, explore this local history article. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/ea...
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Descendants of early Peterborough Chinese restaurateurs are carrying on their families' "legacy of entrepreneurship"
Over a dozen Chinese restaurants opened in Peterborough before 1950. Today, some descendents of those early entrepreneurs are continuing their families' legacies.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
It was lovely to meet so many of you at the Gilmour Street Garage Sale this morning! Thanks for chatting about local news and picking up a copy of the magazine 🙂 🗞️
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Michael Cloud Duguay @michaelcduguay.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
A beautiful interview feature in @ptbocurrents.bsky.social about my friend Corm, me, and our long, weird, enduring friendship and collaborative partnership, as well as the healing powers of sobriety and music.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Our magazine's cover story examines how some local families are working together to secure safe, stable housing for their loved ones with disabilities. It's a long read; so you might prefer to check it out in print. But if digital's better for you, voila: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
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Families fight to find housing for their loved ones with disabilities
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
It's time to reveal a big project we've been working on for the last six months. 🥁 🎉 Introducing the Peterborough Currents Magazine! 🎉 It's free (or pay-what-you-can) and you can find copies around town. Let us know what you think! Learn more here ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
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Peterborough Currents launches first-ever print magazine
The magazine celebrates our fifth anniversary as a local news outlet
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
It's a bittersweet birthday for Peterborough Currents as we grapple with a significant budget shortfall. This isn't a fundraising message. Just an honest account of our business struggles — and how we're adapting to survive. Please read 🙏 peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
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A bittersweet birthday for Peterborough Currents
Our funding has dried up. Here's how we're adapting.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The KPR school board is mulling millions of dollars worth of staffing cuts to balance its budget next year. Two teachers' union representatives worry the cuts will negatively impact students. Read about it here ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/layoffs...
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Staff cuts loom as local school board faces budget deficit
Staffing cuts are on the table for “all employee groups,” a school board representative says
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🎉 Wow, thank you for the recognition! 🎉 A real honour to be nominated alongside so many other inspiring local news publishers.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
When volunteer Kim Meekin walks in the front doors of the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence, the faces of residents and staff light up. But it’s not Meekin they’re so happy to see. The smiles are for Marjorie — the gentle giant who pads along beside her. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/me...
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Local therapy dogs spread comfort and connection
"I think dogs are nicer than most people," said a Royal Gardens resident who looks forward to the therapy dog's weekly visits.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We asked over a dozen local voters to share their thoughts as next week's federal election approaches. Here's what they said. peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/pet...
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Here's what voters in Peterborough are saying about next week's election
U.S. threats are top of mind in this election, but other important issues are being overshadowed, local voters say
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Three librarians face layoffs at the Peterborough Public Library as the city moves forward with cost-cutting measures. The city says services won't be impacted, but the library union disagrees. Here's our report on what's happening at your public library ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/peterbo...
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Librarians speak out against upcoming layoffs at Peterborough Public Library
City council approved the layoffs as a cost-cutting measure during 2025 budget deliberations
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Next month's production of "Death in Reverse: Project Baroness" at the Theatre on King will be special. It'll be the final show with founder Ryan Kerr at the helm of the black box theatre. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/kerr-an...
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TTOK founder Ryan Kerr to step down — but not before staging a final production this spring
TTOK's general manager Shannon McKenzie LeBlanc is stepping up to keep the theatre alive.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Hydro One estimates 36,000 customers remained without power in Peterborough and the surrounding area as of this morning (April 4). That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when 44,000 lacked power. More updates available at the top of our storm report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We updated the "Need To Know" section of our storm report again. Including: ▪️ The 24/7 warming centre is moving to the McDonnel St Community Centre, effective April 4 at 9 a.m. ▪️ An emergency benefit of $75 is available to low-income residents Read here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Public Energy brought Vivian Chong's accessible one-woman show, "Blind Dates," to Peterborough last month. Our arts and community reporter attended along with members of the local blind community. Read their story here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/inclusi...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We've updated the "Need To Know" section of our story with the latest numbers. Hydro One now estimates 44,000 customers lack power in the Peterborough area. That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the number was 49,000. Read our storm report here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Also added: Hydro One now estimates 49,000 customers remain without power in Peterborough city and county, a spokesperson just told us. That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the utility told us 63,000 customers were without power.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We've updated the "Need To Know" information section at the top of our power outage report. Includes updates such as: ▪️ Regular transit service has resumed ▪️ The city's reception centres will remain open until at least Friday, April 4 at 11 p.m. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
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63,000 people still lack power in Peterborough city and county
City is operating reception centres for people without power.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
There are still 63,000 people without power in Peterborough city and county, a Hydro One spokesperson told Peterborough Currents this morning. “We’re getting tired of having no power. We’re hungry,” said one resident of a Peterborough apartment building. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
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63,000 people still lack power in Peterborough city and county
City is operating reception centres for people without power.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Chris Lawson and Em Minthorn read Choose Your Own Adventure novels live on Trent Radio once a week. But it's up to listeners to decide which of the many branching plots the story will take. The hosts put out a real-time poll whenever the books pose a choice. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/choose-...
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Choose Your Own Adventure marks 10 years of communal adventuring on Trent Radio
The cult-favourite program connects listeners in real time as they explore the campy world of 80s-era pre-teen fiction
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Trout in Plaid @troutinplaid.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
A nice explanation of the growth of @cityptbo.bsky.social by our lovely local media people @ptbocurrents.bsky.social.
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How Peterborough Grew Over The Years
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Members of Peterborough Astronomical Association gathered just outside of Peterborough to view last week's lunar eclipse. The group also meets monthly for educational sessions about the night sky. Newcomers welcome. Learn more about the club in this article ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/lo...
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Local astronomy club keeps looking up
Local stargazers gathered to watch the total lunar eclipse last Thursday night
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The city charged the owner of this big empty lot $5,882 in property taxes last year. Meanwhile, the much smaller property right next door (home to Jim's Pizza and Pasta) had a tax bill of $10,942. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/this-mi...
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This million-dollar "eyesore" is taxed as if its worth $200K
Property taxation in Ontario is "inequitable," experts say
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
A story from our archives. (First published in August 2024.) Now that the Canadian Canoe Museum has vacated the former Outboard Marine site on Monaghan Road, the notoriously contaminated property is ready to be cleaned up. Will it happen? peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/omc...
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Contaminated site in Peterborough ready to be cleaned up
Newly obtained documents offer the fullest account yet to be made public of contamination at the former Outboard Marine property
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We just sent our email newsletter to 8,300 local readers. It covered: ✅ Election wrap-up 🥶 Fleming College implements hiring freeze 🚍 School board cuts back on bussing to save money 🏠 PATH and One City complete new tiny home Read here: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/3b8a6...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
From child welfare to municipal finance, here are seven key issues for Peterborough as Ontario heads to the polls — and how the major parties and local candidates say they'll address them. peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/202...
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What's at stake for Peterborough in the 2025 provincial election?
Seven key election issues for Peterborough — and how the major parties say they'll address them
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
STARTING NOW on Trent Radio (92.7fm), you can hear the first of four interviews we conducted with local candidates for MPP. Here's the full broadcast schedule: Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m.: Jen Deck Feb. 22, 5:00 p.m.: Lucas Graham Feb. 23, 4:00 p.m.: Adam Hopkins Feb. 23, 5:00 p.m.: Andrew Roudny Tune in!
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
The cold, snowy weather hasn't deterred volunteers from canvassing for their preferred candidates in this rare winter election. We followed the local Greens, Liberals, and NDP as they went door-knocking recently. (The PCs denied our request to tag along.) peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/on-...
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On the icy campaign trail in Peterborough-Kawartha
Currents joined the Greens, Liberals and NDP as they went door knocking in a rare winter election
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
For local independent artists, the economics of pressing vinyl are stacked against them. But that doesn't stop them. A recent crop of vinyl releases demonstrates the health of Peterborough’s music scene — and artists’ commitment to their craft. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/local-v...
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Local artists released 10 vinyl records last year
It's a sign of the health of Peterborough’s music scene — and artists’ commitment to their craft
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
There are currently two Peterborough-Kawartha candidates debates available to watch online. Here's the YourTV debate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_suT...
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YourVote 2025: Provincial Election
YouTube video by YourTV Peterborough-Lindsay
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Get to know the candidates! We interviewed three of the candidates running to be Peterborough-Kawartha's next MPP. You can listen at the link below or in your preferred podcast app (just search for Peterborough Currents). peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/2025-pr...
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ONTARIO ELECTION: Peterborough-Kawartha candidate interviews
Interviews with three community members who are running to be Peterborough-Kawartha's next MPP
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Thanks for all your comments about the vote tracker! One reader just wrote to say it's "the most useful tool I've ever seen for understanding my own local politics." We're committed to expanding the vote tracker for you. Can you chip in to fund that work? peterboroughcurrents.ca/support-us/
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Support Us - Peterborough Currents
A message from publisher-editor Will Pearson It’s no secret that it’s harder than ever to operate a journalism business these days. Sometimes, when our cash flows get tight, I wonder if it’s worth the...
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Trout in Plaid @troutinplaid.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Well this is eye-opening. Support @ptbocurrents.bsky.social to get info like this! votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca
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City Council Vote Tracker
Track your city councillors' voting record with this database from Peterborough Currents.
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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Great new tool tracking #Ptbo city councillors' voting records. Thanks @ptbocurrents.bsky.social for your work. Independent local media at its finest. Throw them support of you're able.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
How does your ward councillor vote on issues that matter to you? Today, we're launching a citizen engagement tool to help you answer that question. Have a browse of our brand new Council Vote Tracker. This is a pilot project — we want feedback! votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
For years, members of the Kawartha Potters' Guild have rolled up their sleeves each winter to craft bowls in support of the YWCA's Nourish Project. Now, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is evolving as YWCA announces the closure of Nourish. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/empty-b...
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Empty Bowls fundraiser evolves as YWCA announces closure of Nourish Project
The annual fundraiser will support Kawartha Food Share and One City Peterborough this year.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Thanks Emily! ❤️
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
We just emailed our newsletter to 8,000 local readers. It covered highlights from last night's council meeting, including: 🩺 Health benefits preserved 🚫 No new bus drivers ⛺ New homeless shelter rejected 💲 City to find cost savings — in 2027 Read: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/69adc...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
In a move one public health physician is calling "a blow to road safety," the city is backing away from traffic calming as a strategy for making streets safer. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/peterbo...
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"A blow to road safety": Peterborough moves away from traffic calming
Councillors voted not to continue the city's traffic calming initiatives during their 2025 budget deliberations. Instead, they want to look into lowering the city's speed limits.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Tonight, city council will consider a proposal from councillors Bierk and Riel to spend $150,000 to open an additional shelter in the city. Our story from last week documented how the city's shelters are struggling to accommodate everyone who needs them. ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/housing/in-l...
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In line for a shelter bed
Peterborough Currents visited the Trinity Community Centre to hear from people seeking shelter from the cold.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Peterborough Currents is community-powered journalism, supported by almost 400 local individuals who donate to fund our work. If you value our paywall-free journalism, we'd love for you to join us. Even $5/month really helps! Sign up here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/support-us/
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Support Us - Peterborough Currents
A message from publisher-editor Will Pearson It’s no secret that it’s harder than ever to operate a journalism business these days. Sometimes, when our cash flows get tight, I wonder if it’s worth the...
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Lots to explore in this week's arts and community newsletter! 📚 A brand new literature and music festival is coming to Peterborough 🎉 A birthday party for kids who might not otherwise get to attend one 🎸 Get to know the Twelfth Night house band ➕ And more peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/...
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A brand new music and literature festival ... plus more events
Here's your arts and community newsletter from Peterborough Currents.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
"If music be the food of love, play on." Taking its cue from the play's opening line, a new local production of Twelfth Night incorporates live music throughout the performance. Twelfth Night opens tonight at Market Hall and runs until Saturday. Read more ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/live-mu...
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Live music drives new Twelfth Night production
"If music be the food of love, play on."
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