Peterborough Politics
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New twin-pad arena in Peterborough may be named Miskin Law Community ComplexThe city issued a notice to solicit naming rights in January 2023. A report says staff engaged with 30 naming rights 'prospects' and held discovery session meetings with 11.PoliticsOct 5, 2023
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Peterborough-Kawartha Green Party candidate chosenAndrew MacGregor of Peterborough was chosen over fellow Green Party candidate Doug Mason Wednesday evening.NewsAug 30, 2019
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Peterborough officials react to 2019 Ontario budgetThe 2019 Ontario budget promises access to dental care for low-income seniors and infrastructure improvements for bridges in the Peterborough area.PoliticsApr 12, 2019
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City of Peterborough moves ahead on Brock Mission redesignThe City of Peterborough has applied for $5.3 million in federal funding for the project, which remains $1.75 million over budget.PoliticsDec 4, 2018
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Peterborough’s new mayor Diane Therrien, council sworn inThere was a large crowd on hand to witness the swearing in of Peterborough's new city council and mayor at the public library on Monday night.PoliticsNov 27, 2018
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Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett returns to police services board after 5-year hiatusMayor Daryl Bennett rejoined the Peterborough police services board after a five-year absence when the OCPC suspended him.NewsDec 6, 2017
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Peterborough DBIA executive director calls council’s decision to nix levy increase ‘petty’DBIA executive director Terry Guiel is angered as council voted to withhold a levy increase for the organization that was approved by its board and members.PoliticsNov 30, 2017
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Shocked community members try to put General Electric closure into perspectiveAt one time, General Electric was the largest employer in the city, with a workforce of more 6,000 people in the 1960's, where today there are close to 360 employs still working inside the plant.EconomyAug 28, 2017
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Peterborough businesses claim $15 minimum wage hike could result in job cutsBusinesses with the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce register their displeasure with the plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 in 2019.CanadaJul 26, 2017
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