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Morello’s Your Independent Grocer in Peterborough wins gold-seasonal Foodland Ontario Retailer AwardPeterborough Kawartha MPP Dave Smith presented Morello’s Your Independent Grocer in Peterborough with the award for its support of supplying its customers with Ontario and locally-produced food. The Foodland Ontario Retailer Award recognizes retail managers and staff who create eye-catching displays to promote Ontario grown and in-season fruits and vegetables. This year the award will...Jun 18
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OPSEU rallies outside Peterborough MPP’s office amid ‘underfunded’ public servicesOne of Ontario’s largest trade unions is lobbying the provincial government for more support in the public service. OPSEU held its first of three rallies planned for the Peterborough region this week outside of Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s office. Robert Lothian reports.May 22
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Peterborough politicians share views on issues during Power Hour eventBusiness owners and elected officials gathered Friday for the annual Power Hour event in Peterborough. The panel discussion featured Mayor Jeff Leal, Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri and MPP Dave Smith. Questions ranged from affordable housing to the opioid crisis. But as Kayla Guerrette explains, the big focus was on...EconomyFeb 26
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City of Peterborough’s 435 housing unit starts in 2023 exceeds provincial targetThe City of Peterborough is marking a major milestone after exceeding its housing construction goal in 2023 with 435 housing unit starts. Although it was a surprise for Peterborough Kawartha MPP Dave Smith since over the summer that goal was not even halfway met. Tricia Mason has the story.EconomyJan 16
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Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith says despite challenges, 2023 saw progress for the regionThe rising cost of living and a lack of affordable housing – two big issues Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith has been hearing about from his constituents this year. But the local MPP says there has been some progress in other areas. Tricia Mason sat down the Smith to look back on 2023.PoliticsDec 28, 2023
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Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith talks housing, healthcare, and employment at city council general committee meetingCity of Peterborough officials received a provincial update from their Peterborough-Kawartha MPP on Tuesday night. Sam Houpt reports…HealthOct 11, 2023
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Peterborough residential detox and addiction program could open by fallFollowing an announcement Tuesday that Peterborough will soon see a 12-bed residential detox and addiction program, more details are coming to the forefront on the facility. Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith joined Noor Ibrahim to share some insight on possible locations, opening dates, and who would be prioritized for the program.The Morning Show on CHEXMay 3, 2023
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Ontario announces $1.1M to fund Peterborough area detox and treatment sitePeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith revealed that the Peterborough area will be the home of a new drug detox site. Six detox beds and six residential treatment beds will operate as part of the city and county’s ongoing fight against the opioid crisis. Sam Houpt reports…HealthMay 2, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: April 13, 2023Record-breaking temperatures in our region this week; Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith is banned from Russia; opening game Saturday for the Men’s Electric City Football Club; Skytracker weather. Noor Ibrahim has the details.PoliticsApr 13, 2023
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Global News Morning Peterborough: MPP Dave Smith talks economics and the Peterborough RegionOn Thursday the province released it’s fall economic outlook. Some of the highlights? Highways in the GTA and a tax credit for staycations in Ontario. Peterborough Kawartha MPP Dave Smith spoke with Global News Morning Peterborough anchor Noor Ibrahim about what it means for the region.The Morning Show on CHEXNov 5, 2021
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NDP MPPs criticize Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith over Peterborough Public Health funding, Ontario budgetHealthcare is front and centre as the provincial government holds its pre-budget consultations. In Peterborough, a few members of the NDP showed up to call for change on Wednesday. But Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MPP Dave Smith says they’re just here to fearmonger. Tricia Mason reports.PoliticsFeb 8, 2023
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The provincial lockdown, and what steps may lie aheadOn Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced that most of province would lock down at midnight on Boxing Day for 28 days. It was an announcement made as COVID cases surged across municipalities, and some critics say it’s something that should have happened weeks ago. Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith spoke with Global News Morning Peterborough anchor...The Morning Show on CHEXDec 22, 2020
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: May 31, 2021Coming up tonight — Fairhaven’s only COVID-19 positive resident has been discharged out of the isolation unit. And — Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith makes an announcement alongside Kawartha Food Share. Noor Ibrahim has your CHEX News update.May 31, 2021
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Growing tension between Peterborough-Kawartha MPP and Peterborough mayorPeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith is asking the City of Peterborough to decide if it still wants provincial funding for housing after he and Mayor Diane Therrien wound up in a war of words this week. Tricia Mason has more.EconomyFeb 19, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: February 22, 2021Peterborough City Council will discuss affordable housing tonight, after a letter from Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.Feb 22, 2021
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Year-end review for Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave SmithBack in June, three ridings in our region lit up blue during the provincial election, including the Peterborough-Kawartha area. Dave Smith was chosen to serve as MPP for another term, and since then there has been no shortage of action to address in the community. Noor Ibrahim checked in with him on the 2022 achievements.The Morning Show on CHEXDec 15, 2022
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Peterborough & area healthcare workers rally for repeal of Bill 124Ontario healthcare workers are continuing to ask for a repeal of Bill 124. The bill limits wage increases for healthcare professionals to 1% per year. A group gathered outside Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s office Thursday to make their plea. Jessica Nyznik reports.EconomyMar 17, 2022
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Proposed Go Bus Expansion from Peterborough into the GTAPeterborough Kawartha MPP Dave Smith is holding a public meeting Tuesday night about a proposed express Go Bus line between Peterborough and the GTA. It’s something Smith has stated will provide an affordable and fast way to travel outside the region. Tricia Mason has more on this proposed project…Feb 15, 2022
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Peterborough MPP-elect Dave Smith in for a second termAll three ridings in the Peterborough area lit up blue Thursday night as constituents re-elected three Progressive Conservative MPPs. In Peterborough-Kawartha, Dave Smith will be serving a second term in Queen’s Park, and he says he plans to help the people that put him there. Fresh off his win, the MPP-elect joined Noor Ibrahim to...The Morning Show on CHEXJun 3, 2022
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Teachers union protests outside Peterborough-Kawartha MPP’s officePeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith got an earful from teachers and their union this afternoon. They gathered outside Smith’s constituency office on water street to voice concerns about education. Specifically, assurances there would be no cuts when the provincial budget comes down in a few weeks. Other concerns included technology and class size.Feb 8, 2019