Dave Smith

• Trent University receives $57.7M in Ontario funding to prepare students for in-demand careers

  The province says the $57.7 million investment will prepare students to meet labour market demands and also help local students remain closer to home.

  Education

  Jun 17
  
• Peterborough, Lakefield long-term care homes to share $444K in Ontario funding

  Four long-term care homes in the Peterborough region are sharing $444,000 in new funding. They include Fairhaven, Extendicare, St John's at Fleming, and Extendicare Lakefield.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2024
  
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• Business advisory services to move from PKED to Community Futures Peterborough

  Community Futures Peterborough will run the Business Advisory Centre, taking over from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, which will dissolve at the end of 2024.

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2024
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• Ontario provides $377K for 2 supportive housing units at The Mount in Peterborough

  Rob Flack, Ontario's associate minister of housing, and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $377,641 in funding for the two units at The Mount Community Centre.

  Canada

  May 2, 2024
• Rifle maker Savage Arms aims for 49 new jobs in expansion, Ontario contributes funds

  As part of expansion plans, the rifle manufacturer in Lakefield is rolling out two new product lines : lever-action rimfire rifles and centrefire hunting rifles.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2024
• $167K in proceeds of crime fund Peterborough police projects to tackle hate crimes, bias

  The provincial grant of $167,000 in proceeds of crime will help Peterborough police launch new responses and strategies to better address hate crimes and hate bias.

  Crime

  Jan 19, 2024
• Peterborough mayor urges collaboration with townships to attract business

  Mayor Jeff Leal says the city is willing to consider extending municipal services to neighbouring townships if it were to result in serviced lands where manufacturers could locate.

  Politics

  Dec 21, 2023
• Ontario funds 2nd mobile crisis response team to help Peterborough County OPP

  A mobile crisis response team consists of police officers and crisis workers working together to respond to complex situations where mental health or addictions may be a factor.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Ontario boosts Land Ambulance Service Grant for Peterborough County-City Paramedics

  Funding via the Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG) will see the paramedic service receive $9,490,038 in funding for 2023 — an addition of $914,328 to $8.7 million in 2022.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2023
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• Ground breaks for new long-term care facility in Havelock, Ont.

  Construction on the new facility is expected to start by the end of this month with a goal of an opening 2025, developer AON Inc. says.

  Economy

  Aug 10, 2023