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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 popular winter pastime in Peterborough is facing challenges this year. The Trent-Severn Waterway canal under the historic Peterborough Lift Lock is not being maintained for ice skating this year. It’s a cost-cutting measure as the city deliberates its 2025 budget. But as Marc Woodhouse tells us, some local residents are stepping up to try...

It will get a lot pricier for developers to build in Peterborough come the new year. City council voted to increase development charges on new homes by 48 per cent. For single and semi-detached units, this means the current rate of $48,000 will climb to nearly $71,000. The city collects development charges to fund new...

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.

United Way Peterborough and District released its annual “Housing is Fundamental” report on Thursday. A key finding? Those earning $30,000 annually cannot affordably rent any kind of apartment in the city, not even a bachelor. Noor Ibrahim reports.

If you’re planning on buying a new home in Peterborough, be prepared to pay more, almost $7,000 more. That’s because city council has approved a 26 per cent increase in development fees. Dan Nyznik has the story.

The City of Peterborough is updating its master transportation plan, and Peterborough Public Health is asking residents who feel fine to hold off on getting a COVID 19 test to help alleviate the long line ups at the new East Gate Memorial Park testing centre.

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…

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…