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WEBSep 16, 2024 · In-depth and community-centred news for Peterborough, Ontario. We are Peterborough Currents — a reader-funded independent news outlet that puts people at the centre of our stories. We’re committed to producing journalism that connects the community, focusing on issues that affect real people’s lives—and we keep it …
Politics - Peterborough Currents
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Here are some key stories from the 2024 budget deliberations. By Will Pearson, Abbigale Kernya & Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay Politics November 28, 2023. Episode three of our 2024 budget podcast covers the November 20, 21, and 22 finance committee meetings. Audio Non-profits plead with councillors to reverse proposed cut to municipal grants.
About us - Peterborough Currents
WEBPeterborough Currents was founded by Ayesha Barmania and Will Pearson in 2017. At first, it was a grassroots volunteer podcast that covered the arts, culture and politics of the city. We channeled our love of audio journalism to produce stories that dug deep and illuminated new perspectives and issues — and we picked up a couple awards along ...
Peterborough must quickly decide fate of proposed subdivisions …
WEBDec 16, 2023 · The team at Peterborough Currents works hard to create journalism that deepens your understanding of the issues facing Peterborough. To do that, we have to be able to keep our journalism paywall-free for everyone.
Newsletter: Storm leaves city in a state of emergency
WEBSep 3, 2024 · A “derecho” – that’s the name for the storm that swept through Southern Ontario on Saturday. It’s a type of windstorm that forms around severe thunderstorms and moves very fast and in a straight line across land.
Community - Peterborough Currents
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The team at Peterborough Currents works hard to create journalism that deepens your understanding of the issues facing Peterborough. To do that, we have to be able to keep our journalism paywall-free for everyone.
We’re tracking Peterborough’s progress on affordable housing
WEBMay 16, 2024 · In 2020, the City and County of Peterborough released targets for building new affordable housing units as part of the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. According to the plan, the City of Peterborough will need an additional 2,964 affordable units (with varying degrees of affordability) by 2029. …
Environment - Peterborough Currents
WEBAug 19, 2024 · City withholds environmental assessments of contaminated Canoe Museum property, citing interests of unnamed “third parties”. By Will Pearson Environment October 23, 2023. “There is public interest in having this information disseminated,” says local environmental lawyer. Rabbits seem to be everywhere.
Podcasts - Peterborough Currents
WEBMar 26, 2024 · November 13, 2023. Peterborough Currents is teaming up with Arthur Newspaper to bring you a podcast about the 2024 budget process. The team at Peterborough Currents works hard to create journalism that deepens your understanding of the issues facing Peterborough. To do that, we have to be able to keep our journalism paywall-free for everyone.
Newsletter - Peterborough Currents
WEBSep 20, 2024 · New gallery opens in downtown Peterborough. By Alex Karn. September 6, 2024. Also in this week’s arts and community newsletter: Drag Night returns to Delta Bingo, Let’s Bike Cavan-Monaghan, Made by Me Market, and more!
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