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In Peterborough, some residents are bracing for potential flooding due to rising water levels along the Trent-Severn Waterway. Madeleine McColl reports on the city’s response, and how homeowners are preparing:

Peterborough’s police chief says a recent letter he sent to city councillor Keith Riel accusing him of “anti-police bias” was not meant to go public.

Peterborough’s police chief says he stands by a letter he sent to city councillor Keith Riel accusing him of “anti-police bias” during December’s municipal budget debate. The letter outlines what the chief calls “factual errors.” But its tone has sparked a broader debate about role, authority, and oversight. Marc Woodhouse reports:

The City of Peterborough’s integrity commissioner has cleared Mayor Jeff Leal of breaching city council’s Code of Conduct following his use of an anti-Black racial slur during a Trent University guest lecture last March. More:

The City of Peterborough’s 2026 budget is now set, and for the typical homeowner, it means an increase of 6.56 per cent on next year’s tax bill. City council approved the budget 8-3 on Monday, with some councillors raising concerns about both the costs and the budget process. Marc Woodhouse has the details.

The Peterborough Police Services Board says it is maintaining its request for a 9.22 per cent increase for its operating budget. City council on Tuesday voted in favour of sending the budget request back to the police services board for further review and a potential reduction. However, following a brief closed session meeting Wednesday afternoon,...

(Original airdate March 20) Some tent encampments in Peterborough have been cleared out this week. The city reopened the Morrow Building as a temporary shelter. But many displaced individuals remain outside. Marc Woodhouse reports.

A flag raising at Peterborough City Hall is marking an important day; Two people were sent to hospital in Cobourg after a crash at the Comfort Inn; Random COVID-19 testing at Canada’s borders is forcing uninfected travellers to quarantine; A quick look at the forecast. Noor Ibrahim has all the details.

Community organizations are getting very creative to address the region’s affordable housing crisis; City of Kawartha Lakes Police need your help identifying a suspect; Mosquitoes in Peterborough have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Teresa Kaszuba has all the details.

The City of Peterborough is asking residents to use a little extra care when it comes to disposing of Rapid Antigen Test kits. According to Waste Management Chair Gary Baldwin, loose swabs can pose a safety risk to public works crews responsible for collecting waste. Here’s his interview with Global News Morning Peterborough anchor Noor...

City Councillors gave unanimous approval to raising Peterborough’s annual debt capacity by 3.5 per cent. Staff says without an increase, the city will be unable to complete its 2024 capital program. Sam Houpt reports…

As the search continues for a homeless shelter in the city, some residents are concerned about the behavior of those living in a tent city downtown. Dan Nyznik has the story.

As the encampment of homeless people in Victoria Park enters day 39, there’s been a shift in dealing with the situation

The City of Peterborough has issued letters to campers in tent city on municipal properties, requesting them to leave. But those receiving the evictions say they have few options.

Mike Skinner, the Federal Conservative candidate for the Peterborough-Kawartha riding, stopped by Global News Morning Peterborough to give his take on the climate change, and whether evicting those in Tent City is the right step to take right now.

As more and more homeless people take to tents and live outside, officials in Peterborough are trying to find a way to deal with the situation. Dan Nyznik reports.

Peterborough County is making an effort to make Victoria Park safer by maintaining trees around the growing tent city.

The City of Peterborough removes a homeless tent encampment from Millennium Park; suspicious man reported at Jackson Park; more than 400 firearms seized and 45 people arrested in a cross country joint police operation; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

Ten opioid related deaths last month raises concern; Peterborough musicians unite against homelessness; Peterborough man arrested and charged following East City collision that sent two children to hospital, Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

Cycling, walking and public transit are major focuses in Peterborough’s Transportation Master Plan. The plan, which to aims to lay out city transportation for the next 30 years, hopes to see walking and cycling making up 25 per cent of all trips in the city. Sam Houpt reports…