Stephen Wright

• Jeff Leal returns to politics as new mayor of Peterborough

  Leal will extend his 33-year political career after defeating candidates Brian Lumsden, Victor Kreuz, and city councillors Henry Clarke and Stephen Wright.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2022
  
• Global News Peterborough profiles mayoral candidates Wright, Leal, Clarke, Lumsden

  Global News Peterborough sat down with four of the five Peterborough mayoral candidates who discussed their political aspirations. The fifth candidate declined to participate.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
  
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• Question and answer with the Peterborough mayoral candidates

  The five candidates answer questions on a number of topics and give their outlook on for the city.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Peterborough candidates Clarke, Wright clash as taxpayers group condemns Wright’s bid for mayor

  The Canadian Taxpayers Federation issued an email to 2,000 Peterborough residents urging them not to vote for mayoral candidate Stephen Wright, a former employee.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2022
• Peterborough mayoral candidates tackle city’s homelessness issues during debate

  The United Way Peterborough and District hosted a mayoral candidates debate on Oct. 5 focusing on homelessness issues in the city. All five candidates participated.

  Economy

  Oct 6, 2022
• 5 candidates vying for mayor’s seat in Peterborough

  As the nomination deadline for the October municipal election passed Friday, five candidates were in the running to become the next mayor of Peterborough, Ont.

  Politics

  Aug 19, 2022
• Longtime Peterborough politician Jeff Leal seeks city’s mayoral seat

  Jeff Leal, who served 33 years as a city councillor and MPP for Peterborough, announced Thursday he is now running as a candidate for mayor of the city.

  Politics

  Jul 14, 2022
• Continuing COVID-19 state of emergency a divisive issue for Peterborough council

  Some Peterborough councillors have expressed publicly that they want state of emergency dropped.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Investigation into Ontario councillor’s trip to N.B. continues despite apology

  The province launched the probe after learning that Stephen Wright, a city councillor in Peterborough, Ont., had travelled to New Brunswick last month.

  Health

  Jun 4, 2020
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• Peterborough councillor issues apology for road trip to New Brunswick amid coronavirus pandemic

  Peterborough city Coun. Stephen Wright spent 11 days in New Brunswick despite the province's borders being closed for non-essential travel.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2020