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Proposed Hydro One transmission line upgrades run from Clarington to PeterboroughSeveral open houses will be held in late June for the public to learn about a proposed project that will connect transmission stations in Clarington and Peterborough.EnvironmentJun 5
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Peterborough 2024 draft budget property tax hike dips to 7.38% from nearly 10%The City of Peterborough says the 7.38 per cent tax rate is equivalent to $10.72-per-month or $128.65 for the year increase per $100,000 of property assessment.EconomyNov 23, 2023
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Hiawatha First Nation ends 20 years of boil water advisories with new treatment plantThe water treatment plant features a centralized treatment unit, officer and garage buildings and a distribution system. Phase 1 will see 40 homes hooked up to the system.HealthOct 19, 2023
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Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyersThe move will mean the loss of 605 jobs or about 60 per cent of its total workforce.CanadaSep 15, 2023
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Lack of funding for piped water on First Nations in Sask. means some on reserves can’t drink from their tapsSome First Nations in Saskatchewan get unreliable water from cisterns, despite a desire to install low-pressure pipe distribution systems.InvestigationsFeb 23, 2021
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Ontario provides $68M to expand natural gas lines in Bobcaygeon in City of Kawartha LakesNearly 4,000 homes and businesses in Bobcaygeon will be able to connect to natural gas for the first time thanks to $68,029,650 from Ontario's Natural Gas Expansion Program.EconomyJun 10, 2021
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Ontario approves $1.67M to expand natural gas lines in Selwyn Township in Peterborough County: MPPPeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $1,674,964 to support new natural gas connections for 77 homes and businesses in Selwyn Township.EconomyJun 9, 2021
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Ontario government funding to expand Post Foods Canada plants in Cobourg, Niagara FallsThe province says the funding will help create 47 new jobs at plants in Cobourg and Niagara Falls.EconomyOct 16, 2019
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Feds invest $1.2M for 26 Peterborough-area businessesThe federal government estimates the $1.2M in funding will create 93 jobs and maintain 391 jobs in Peterborough and area.EconomyMar 6, 2020
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Veridian interested in Peterborough Distribution after Hydro One halts purchase plansVeridian Corp. says it's still interested in Peterborough Distribution Inc. after Hydro One left the bargaining table to purchase the utility.EconomyMar 12, 2018
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Hydro One halts talks to purchase Peterborough Distribution Inc.Hydro One has withdrawn fom negotiations for the Peterborough Distribution Inc.EconomyMar 9, 2018
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Peterborough’s new council makes no move to scrap PDI sale to Hydro OneAfter Monday night's general committee meeting saw a report and update on the state of the sale, not one councillor or the mayor pushed for a motion to kill the deal.CanadaJan 22, 2019
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Peterborough council to get update regarding PDI sale to Hydro OnePeterborough council to get update on the state of the PDI sale to Hydro OneCanadaJan 19, 2019
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Peterborough suspends tree-cutting bylawSince 2017, 1,143 applications were submitted to the City under the Tree Conservation Bylaw. Only 21 per cent of those applications were to remove a dead or dying tree.EnvironmentMar 7, 2019
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Peterborough city council discusses what to do with PDI sale moneyThe City of Peterborough is expected to receive as much as $55 million from the sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc. to Hydro One.EconomyNov 13, 2019
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Hydro One reaches tentative contract agreement with unionHydro One Inc. has reached a tentative contract agreement with the union that represents about 1,800 employees in critical engineering, supervisory and administrative jobs.CanadaJun 28, 2021
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2022From movie and TV stars to musicians and notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2022
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Ontario Energy Board approves Hydro One purchase of Peterborough Distribution Inc.After debt and other liabilities related to PDI, the City is expected to receive $50 million to $55 million from Hydro One’s purchase of PDIEconomyApr 30, 2020
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Hydro One announces major upgrade project, planned power outage in Haliburton CountyThe outage is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Peterborough City council recap: Marathon meeting ends with half of the agenda left untouchedCity council tentatively approves new slogan and logo while Memorial Centre is deemed 'functionally obsolete.'NewsMar 27, 2018