Joelle Kovach

1 day ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

Peterborough Public Library CEO Jennifer Jones says she’s received about 1,000 letters of concern about the impending elimination of three unionized librarian positions (including the only children’s librarian). Earlier this year, city council voted to cut $120,000 annually from the library’s budget by eliminating the three librarian jobs. The move came as part of the municipal budget-setting process, as council sought to make savings in all city departments to decrease property taxes.

2 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

The former St. Andrew’s United Church on Rubidge Street, plus a historic stone farmhouse on Hilliard Street, will both be recommended to city council soon for potential heritage designations. The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) reviews briefs written by city heritage staff and then recommends properties to city council for prospective designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.

2 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

The 30th annual Greek Festival is happening this Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (406 Parkhill Rd. E.). The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and the menu will include Greek meals ranging from $14 to $30. Dean Pappas, president of the local Greek community group and a former city councillor, said he’s glad to see the festival his late father helped to launch is still thriving three decades later.

2 days ago | mykawartha.com | Joelle Kovach

The 30th annual Greek Festival is happening this Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (406 Parkhill Rd. E.). The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and the menu will include Greek meals ranging from $14 to $30. Dean Pappas, president of the local Greek community group and a former city councillor, said he’s glad to see the festival his late father helped to launch is still thriving three decades later.

3 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Joelle Kovach

New plans for a proposed apartment building for Crescent Street on Little Lake show a taller development with a greater number of apartments than originally contemplated. Ashburnham Realty has been planning the Peterborough development, on the southwest corner of Crescent Street and Lake Street, for more than 15 years. In 2018, the developer had announced plans for 100 luxury apartments. The proposed building was tiered, stepping up from four to 12 storeys.