Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 2031
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 2031
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02:01 | November 29, 2023
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal deploys task force to aid in reaching provincial housing targets
02:15 | October 20, 2023
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 2031
01:59 | October 16, 2023
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Peterborough Coin Show April 20th for experienced and rookie collectors alike
04:00 | April 19, 2024
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-
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01:15 | April 15, 2024
-
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03:07 | April 12, 2024
-
Ontario announces $546M deal with City of Ottawa for economic recovery, revitalization
01:27 | March 28, 2024
-
Peterborough rental market under pressure
02:14 | February 13, 2024
-
Over 3,000 Peterborough families waiting for a spot in a licensed childcare program
02:27 | January 31, 2024
-
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03:13 | January 26, 2024
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03:26 | January 16, 2024
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02:50 | January 8, 2024
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Two Peterborough families to be featured in 2024 calendar to support young cancer fighters
03:15 | December 21, 2023
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Peterborough County council begins 2024 budget process
02:29 | December 13, 2023
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Peterborough area charities in need of support this “Giving Season”
02:01 | November 29, 2023
-
Peterborough officials look into new government grant for tourism
02:18 | November 21, 2023
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Uptick in support needed for Peterborough charities
02:11 | November 16, 2023
-
Small retailers look back on the 2023 business year
02:02 | November 10, 2023
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Peterborough city council: Sights set on downtown for future sports complex, Wolfe St. tenting extended
01:53 | November 6, 2023
-
Alberta ready to host finance minister meeting on CPP
01:56 | October 25, 2023
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal deploys task force to aid in reaching provincial housing targets
02:15 | October 20, 2023
-
Vinnies thrift stores in Peterborough area report uptick in theft
02:06 | October 17, 2023
-
Five Counties Children’s Centre sees $2 million boost in annual funding for School-Based Rehab, Preschool Speech and Language programs
01:55 | October 12, 2023
-
Community pantries report rise in food insecurity
02:01 | October 6, 2023
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Peterborough Police Service’s infrastructure concerns remain as nation-wide 9-1-1 system overhaul approaches
02:03 | October 4, 2023
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Six provinces raise minimum wage
05:05 | October 4, 2023
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City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to stop-gap shelter at former Trinity United Church to help unhoused
02:03 | September 14, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Sept. 12, 2023
01:32 | September 12, 2023
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Ontario Association of Social Workers call for more funding for mental health services in schools
02:18 | September 8, 2023
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Peterborough charities in need of support to help others; United Way Peterborough launches $1.45M campaign
02:09 | September 6, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Aug. 23, 2023
01:32 | August 23, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug. 18, 2023
01:32 | August 18, 2023
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 2031
Description
October 16, 2023
This week saw the deadline for various municipalities across the province that are applying for so-called 'strong mayor powers.' The increased abilities allow municipal leaders to expedite housing developments within council chambers – an expanded toolkit that Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal has opted for.
Sam Houpt reports…
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 203101:59 | October 16, 2023
-
Peterborough Coin Show April 20th for experienced and rookie collectors alike04:00 | April 19, 2024
-
What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
-
‘No brainer’: Ford welcomes federal housing funding, even if it goes directly to the municipalities01:15 | April 15, 2024
-
Bancroft residents warn others about an Ontario-wide driveway paving scam03:07 | April 12, 2024
-
Ontario announces $546M deal with City of Ottawa for economic recovery, revitalization01:27 | March 28, 2024
-
Peterborough rental market under pressure02:14 | February 13, 2024
-
Over 3,000 Peterborough families waiting for a spot in a licensed childcare program02:27 | January 31, 2024
-
Getting Ready for RRSP Season03:13 | January 26, 2024
-
Royal Lepage’s 2023 Q4 Home Price Update03:26 | January 16, 2024
-
A New Way To Shop Online Which Will Benefit the Local Economy02:50 | January 8, 2024
-
Two Peterborough families to be featured in 2024 calendar to support young cancer fighters03:15 | December 21, 2023
-
Peterborough County council begins 2024 budget process02:29 | December 13, 2023
-
Peterborough area charities in need of support this “Giving Season”02:01 | November 29, 2023
-
Peterborough officials look into new government grant for tourism02:18 | November 21, 2023
-
Uptick in support needed for Peterborough charities02:11 | November 16, 2023
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Small retailers look back on the 2023 business year02:02 | November 10, 2023
-
Peterborough city council: Sights set on downtown for future sports complex, Wolfe St. tenting extended01:53 | November 6, 2023
-
Alberta ready to host finance minister meeting on CPP01:56 | October 25, 2023
-
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal deploys task force to aid in reaching provincial housing targets02:15 | October 20, 2023
-
Vinnies thrift stores in Peterborough area report uptick in theft02:06 | October 17, 2023
-
Five Counties Children’s Centre sees $2 million boost in annual funding for School-Based Rehab, Preschool Speech and Language programs01:55 | October 12, 2023
-
Community pantries report rise in food insecurity02:01 | October 6, 2023
-
Peterborough Police Service’s infrastructure concerns remain as nation-wide 9-1-1 system overhaul approaches02:03 | October 4, 2023
-
Six provinces raise minimum wage05:05 | October 4, 2023
-
City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to stop-gap shelter at former Trinity United Church to help unhoused02:03 | September 14, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Sept. 12, 202301:32 | September 12, 2023
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Ontario Association of Social Workers call for more funding for mental health services in schools02:18 | September 8, 2023
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Peterborough charities in need of support to help others; United Way Peterborough launches $1.45M campaign02:09 | September 6, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Aug. 23, 202301:32 | August 23, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug. 18, 202301:32 | August 18, 2023
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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 203101:59 | October 16, 2023
-
Peterborough Coin Show April 20th for experienced and rookie collectors alike04:00 | April 19, 2024
-
What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
-
‘No brainer’: Ford welcomes federal housing funding, even if it goes directly to the municipalities01:15 | April 15, 2024
-
Bancroft residents warn others about an Ontario-wide driveway paving scam03:07 | April 12, 2024
-
Ontario announces $546M deal with City of Ottawa for economic recovery, revitalization01:27 | March 28, 2024
-
Peterborough rental market under pressure02:14 | February 13, 2024
-
Over 3,000 Peterborough families waiting for a spot in a licensed childcare program02:27 | January 31, 2024
-
Getting Ready for RRSP Season03:13 | January 26, 2024
-
Royal Lepage’s 2023 Q4 Home Price Update03:26 | January 16, 2024
-
A New Way To Shop Online Which Will Benefit the Local Economy02:50 | January 8, 2024
-
Two Peterborough families to be featured in 2024 calendar to support young cancer fighters03:15 | December 21, 2023
-
Peterborough County council begins 2024 budget process02:29 | December 13, 2023
-
Peterborough area charities in need of support this “Giving Season”02:01 | November 29, 2023
-
Peterborough officials look into new government grant for tourism02:18 | November 21, 2023
-
Uptick in support needed for Peterborough charities02:11 | November 16, 2023
-
Small retailers look back on the 2023 business year02:02 | November 10, 2023
-
Peterborough city council: Sights set on downtown for future sports complex, Wolfe St. tenting extended01:53 | November 6, 2023
-
Alberta ready to host finance minister meeting on CPP01:56 | October 25, 2023
-
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal deploys task force to aid in reaching provincial housing targets02:15 | October 20, 2023
-
Vinnies thrift stores in Peterborough area report uptick in theft02:06 | October 17, 2023
-
Five Counties Children’s Centre sees $2 million boost in annual funding for School-Based Rehab, Preschool Speech and Language programs01:55 | October 12, 2023
-
Community pantries report rise in food insecurity02:01 | October 6, 2023
-
Peterborough Police Service’s infrastructure concerns remain as nation-wide 9-1-1 system overhaul approaches02:03 | October 4, 2023
-
Six provinces raise minimum wage05:05 | October 4, 2023
-
City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to stop-gap shelter at former Trinity United Church to help unhoused02:03 | September 14, 2023
-
Global News Peterborough Update 1: Sept. 12, 202301:32 | September 12, 2023
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Ontario Association of Social Workers call for more funding for mental health services in schools02:18 | September 8, 2023
-
Peterborough charities in need of support to help others; United Way Peterborough launches $1.45M campaign02:09 | September 6, 2023
-
Global News Peterborough Update 2: Aug. 23, 202301:32 | August 23, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug. 18, 202301:32 | August 18, 2023
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal opts into so-called ‘strong mayor powers’ as part of city pledge to build 4,700 homes by 2031
Description
October 16, 2023
This week saw the deadline for various municipalities across the province that are applying for so-called 'strong mayor powers.' The increased abilities allow municipal leaders to expedite housing developments within council chambers – an expanded toolkit that Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal has opted for.
Sam Houpt reports…
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