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WEB5 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 …
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.
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.
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 eyeing $908 million for transportation infrastructure over next …
WEBJan 31, 2024 · The bulk of spending will go to street widening and other road projects, despite City’s goal to reduce car dependence. Part two of our three-part look at Peterborough’s transportation master plan.
Series - Peterborough Currents
WEBThe 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.
In-depth - Peterborough Currents
WEBAug 19, 2024 · In-depth articles are the result of investigative reporting and include research, expert opinions, multiple perspectives, and/or historical context.
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. …
Newsletter - Peterborough Currents
WEBNew gallery opens in downtown Peterborough. By Alex Karn. . Newsletters. . September 6, 2024. Also in this week’s arts and community newsletter: Drag Night returns to Delta Bingo, Let’s Bike Cavan-Monaghan, Made by Me Market, and more!