Jeff Leal

• Ontario manufacturer touted by defence minister announces relocation plans to Poland

  Woodward Inc. plans to close its facility in Peterborough, Ont., at the end of August 2027, putting 165 employees out of work.

  Economy

  Jul 14
  
• ‘Carve him like a Thanksgiving turkey’: Ontario mayor apologizes for remark to councillor

  Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal apologized for his 'intemperate language' toward Coun. Alex Bierk during the April 2 city council committee meeting.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024
  
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• What’s all the racket? Residents oppose pickleball courts at park in Peterborough, Ont.

  Citing excessive noise, residents living near Bonnerworth Park oppose redevelopment plans which include 16 pickleball courts. City council voted against delaying the project.

  Economy

  Apr 4, 2024
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• City of Peterborough’s 435 housing unit starts in 2023 exceeds provincial target

  The Ontario government had assigned a target of 345 housing starts in 2023 for the city which has pledged to build 4,700 new units by 2031.

  Economy

  Jan 12, 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
• Peterborough city council endorses pledge to build 4,700 new homes by 2031

  Peterborough city council has endorsed the Municipal Housing Pledge, which will allow the city to access Ontario's $1.2-billion fund to help municipalities build new homes.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• Peterborough mayor deploys housing task force to help reach provincial build targets

  Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal said the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing and Future Growth will support the construction of housing and streamline the development application process.

  Economy

  Oct 23, 2023
• Peterborough mayor to opt into Ontario’s ‘strong mayor’ power to help reach housing goals

  Mayor Jeff Leal Leal says city staff have drafted the city's confirmation that it will pursue the housing targets — 4,700 new homes by 2031 — and opt into the new mayoral powers.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Trudeau meets with Mayor Jeff Leal during visit to Peterborough, Ont.

  The City of Peterborough issued a Tweet Thursday evening stating Trudeau met with Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal to discuss a number of topics.

  Politics

  Jul 21, 2023
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• ‘Outstanding leader’: Jack Doris, former Peterborough mayor, councillor, remembered for love of city

  Jack Doris served over four decades on Peterborough city council including two terms as mayor and 14 terms as councillor. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2023