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Peterborough, Ontario Katılım Ekim 2017
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A few dozen people stand in line outside Peterborough's low-barrier shelter on a cold night. A minivan pulls up, and a woman hops out. "Hello beautiful people," the volunteer says, announcing she has hot soup, grilled cheese and snacks for all. peterboroughcurrents.ca/housing/in-lin…
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Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith has been taking aim at the City of Peterborough in recent weeks, claiming that the high tax increase facing residents is the result of overspending at city hall. Is he right? Here's our fact check. peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/fact-…
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🔊 Time for our annual budget podcast! 🔊 Why are PTBO citizens facing another big tax hike? Could the city boost revenue without raising taxes? Or are spending cuts the answer? What role do the provincial and federal governments play? Lots to discuss! peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/a-dee…
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Councillors voted 6-5 to restore city funding for social assistance health benefits during budget talks last week. But one councillor appears ready to switch her vote before the budget gets final approval — a change that will flip the vote's outcome. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/discretio…
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Council hiked transit fares and declined to hire more bus drivers during budget talks yesterday. ATU Local 1320 president Cory MacLeod said he was disappointed the fare hike wasn't accompanied by investments to increase service and attract new riders. peterboroughcurrents.ca/transportation…
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Chet Singh says he became a dub poet by accident in the 1980s. Well, four decades later, he's still at it. Singh will launch his new record, Age of Rage, at the Pig's Ear this Sunday afternoon. Joining him will be acclaimed dub poet Lillian Allen. peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/ch…
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How much will the median taxpayer save next year as a result of the proposed cuts to arts and social service groups? About $7, according to our analysis. Here's our report on this week's rally against the cutbacks: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/community…
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The city has released its draft budget for 2025. Staff made over $1 million in spending cuts to bring the tax increase down to 7.8 percent, the budget states. Among the cuts: Grants to local non-profits and health benefits for people on social assistance. peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/ne…
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For years, the Khera family's restaurants and grocery stores have offered a taste of home to South Asian international students in Peterborough. Now, the family has opened a worship space so their customers have a place to pray, as well. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/hind…
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We just sent our email newsletter to 7,828 local readers. It covered: 🥘 60 years of Meals on Wheels 💲 Doug Ford said the PCs have "poured money" into children's aid — is that true? ⚕️ Doctor recruitment update ➕ And more! Read it here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/ne…
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