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Union members rallied Thursday outside Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s office. Their message: end the pay cap they say is still hurting public service workers.

Two long-standing community centre arenas in the Peterborough region are getting major upgrades— thanks to nearly $2 million in provincial funding In Ennismore on Friday morning, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced more than $930,000 dollars to replace the aging 54-year-old ice pad at the Ennismore Community Centre. Another $1 million will replace the 45-year-old floor...

Morrow Park field in Peterborough is getting a million dollar makeover thanks to help from the province. Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith says the funding will upgrade the existing ball diamond to elevate its status to a premier or level A field. The city says the upgrades will align with community needs as detailed in its...

Nearly one hundred people rallied outside Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s office on Monday afternoon — part of a grassroots province-wide pushback against Bill 5. Bill 5 is also known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. Protesters waved signs and lined Chemong Road, drawing steady honks of support from passing cars. The Ford...

Dave Smith has won re-election in Peterborough-Kawartha, securing another term as MPP in a race that came closer than expected, facing strong opposition from one candidate in particular. But why did voters stick with the Progressive Conservatives, and what can they expect in Peterborough-Kawartha in the years ahead? Marc Woodhouse reports.

On 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.

Healthcare 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.

On 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...

Peterborough-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.

Peterborough City Council will discuss affordable housing tonight, after a letter from Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.

Back 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.

Ontario 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.

Peterborough 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…

All 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...

Peterborough-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.

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith comments on life since being elected last fall, the need for arena funding in Peterborough and pending OSAP changes .

School bus drivers held pickets at Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s constituency office on Tuesday. Mark Giunta reports.

The 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.

Coming 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.

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith chats with Lindsay Biscaia about some of the biggest issues to concern the riding in 2019.