Brett Throop

1 week ago | peterboroughcurrents.ca | Brett Throop

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) is looking to shrink the size of its workforce as it considers making millions of dollars of budget cuts to eliminate a projected deficit of nearly $16.6 million. Potential staffing cuts are on the table for “all employee groups,” including teachers, principals, school support staff and board administrative staff, according to Greg Kidd, executive officer of corporate affairs.

3 weeks ago | peterboroughcurrents.ca | Alex Karn |Brett Throop

Janet and Greg Hayes had never been to a political debate before. But faced with “the most important election” of their lives, the local couple wanted to hear what the federal candidates for the Peterborough riding had to say, as they faced off during a debate at Lakefield College School on April 8. “We really want to not be connected in any way to the U.S.-style politics that are happening right now,” Janet Hayes said following the debate, which focused on business issues.

1 month ago | peterboroughcurrents.ca | Will Pearson |Brett Throop

Reception CentresThe city is operating three “reception centres” as a refuge for people who need to warm up, charge devices, or just get out of the house for a bit. Showers are also available at the reception centres. The reception centres do not offer a Wi-Fi connection, a city spokesperson said. The three reception centres are:Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd). Open all day on April 1 and overnight until at least 12:00 noon on April 2.

2 months ago | peterboroughcurrents.ca | Brett Throop

You’re reading the March 11, 2025, edition of the Peterborough Currents email newsletter. To receive our email newsletters straight to your inbox, sign up here. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Peterborough Currents newsletter. A new street safety campaign in Peterborough suggests pedestrians avoid walking after dark, among other tips. Pedestrian advocates say that message is not helpful and ignores what’s really needed to make walking safer in Peterborough.

2 months ago | peterboroughcurrents.ca | Brett Throop

You’re reading the March 4, 2025, edition of the Peterborough Currents email newsletter. To receive our email newsletters straight to your inbox, sign up here. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Peterborough Currents newsletter. Peterborough-Kawartha stayed PC blue in last week’s snap provincial election, despite a close challenge by first-time Liberal candidate Adam Hopkins, who lost by just over 2,000 votes. Meanwhile, the NDP’s vote share locally and province-wide continued to shrink.