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Nov 4, 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 free for everyone ...
Child welfare agencies eliminate funding for children’s mental …
1 day ago · Therapeutic Family Care provides mental health services to children in care and their foster parents. But child welfare agencies facing budget pressures have opted to defund it. Therapeutic Family Care, which provides mental health services to young people in the child welfare system, is facing ...
City proposes cutbacks in 2025 draft budget - Peterborough …
Nov 5, 2024 · The draft budget recommends cutting the grants by 25 percent for nearly all recipients. That means the Market Hall would receive $62,074 in 2025 compared to the $82,765 it received in 2024, for example. And the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre would receive $11,250 — down from $15,000. 17 specific groups are targeted for the 25 percent cutback.
Analysis - Peterborough Currents
1 day ago · A guide to Peterborough’s capital budget. By Will Pearson Analysis November 11, 2024. Facing service cuts and higher taxes, some citizens have questioned the value of Peterborough’s $4.4 million Bonnerworth Park redevelopment. That’s fair, but it’s best to compare the pickleball cost with other capital projects, not operating expenses.
Politics - Peterborough Currents
Apr 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
Peterborough 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 ...
Community - Peterborough Currents
Oct 24, 2024 · Read the latest articles about community news and grassroots organizing in Peterborough, Ontario. Peterborough Currents covers local stories.
How else could Peterborough have spent its pickleball money?
1 day ago · Workers at Bonnerworth Park prepare the site for 14 pickleball courts on Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo: Will Pearson) Back in September, an attendee of a town hall on policing costs asked Peterborough’s Police Chief Stu Betts a question. “You’re looking for how many millions of dollars next year as an increase?” he said.
Announcements - Peterborough Currents
Sep 16, 2024 · By Peterborough Currents Announcements December 22, 2023. These are the stories we were most proud to publish this year. We want to double the frequency of the Peterborough Currents newsletter. We need your help first. By Will Pearson Announcements August 18, 2023. A weekly newsletter will serve the community better — but it will require more ...
Newsletter: Storm leaves city in a state of emergency
Oct 25, 2024 · The Peterborough Examiner is reporting that four people died after being struck by trees in the nearby area. The storm also took out power across most of the city, and over the past few days utilities crews have been working steadily to restore service to residents. This morning, a Hydro One spokesperson told the CBC that there were still ...