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STARTING NOW on Trent Radio (92.7fm), you can hear the first of four interviews we conducted with local candidates for MPP. Here's the full broadcast schedule: Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m.: Jen Deck Feb. 22, 5:00 p.m.: Lucas Graham Feb. 23, 4:00 p.m.: Adam Hopkins Feb. 23, 5:00 p.m.: Andrew Roudny Tune in!

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The cold, snowy weather hasn't deterred volunteers from canvassing for their preferred candidates in this rare winter election. We followed the local Greens, Liberals, and NDP as they went door-knocking recently. (The PCs denied our request to tag along.) peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/on-...

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For local independent artists, the economics of pressing vinyl are stacked against them. But that doesn't stop them. A recent crop of vinyl releases demonstrates the health of Peterborough’s music scene — and artists’ commitment to their craft. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/local-v...

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There are currently two Peterborough-Kawartha candidates debates available to watch online. Here's the YourTV debate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_suT...

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Get to know the candidates! We interviewed three of the candidates running to be Peterborough-Kawartha's next MPP. You can listen at the link below or in your preferred podcast app (just search for Peterborough Currents). peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/2025-pr...

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Thanks for all your comments about the vote tracker! One reader just wrote to say it's "the most useful tool I've ever seen for understanding my own local politics." We're committed to expanding the vote tracker for you. Can you chip in to fund that work? peterboroughcurrents.ca/support-us/

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Well this is eye-opening. Support @ptbocurrents.bsky.social to get info like this! votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca

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Great new tool tracking #Ptbo city councillors' voting records. Thanks @ptbocurrents.bsky.social for your work. Independent local media at its finest. Throw them support of you're able.

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How does your ward councillor vote on issues that matter to you? Today, we're launching a citizen engagement tool to help you answer that question. Have a browse of our brand new Council Vote Tracker. This is a pilot project — we want feedback! votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca

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For years, members of the Kawartha Potters' Guild have rolled up their sleeves each winter to craft bowls in support of the YWCA's Nourish Project. Now, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is evolving as YWCA announces the closure of Nourish. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/empty-b...

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Thanks Emily! ❤️

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We just emailed our newsletter to 8,000 local readers. It covered highlights from last night's council meeting, including: 🩺 Health benefits preserved 🚫 No new bus drivers ⛺ New homeless shelter rejected 💲 City to find cost savings — in 2027 Read: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/69adc...

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In a move one public health physician is calling "a blow to road safety," the city is backing away from traffic calming as a strategy for making streets safer. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/peterbo...

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Tonight, city council will consider a proposal from councillors Bierk and Riel to spend $150,000 to open an additional shelter in the city. Our story from last week documented how the city's shelters are struggling to accommodate everyone who needs them. ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/housing/in-l...

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Peterborough Currents is community-powered journalism, supported by almost 400 local individuals who donate to fund our work. If you value our paywall-free journalism, we'd love for you to join us. Even $5/month really helps! Sign up here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/support-us/

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Lots to explore in this week's arts and community newsletter! 📚 A brand new literature and music festival is coming to Peterborough 🎉 A birthday party for kids who might not otherwise get to attend one 🎸 Get to know the Twelfth Night house band ➕ And more peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/...

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"If music be the food of love, play on." Taking its cue from the play's opening line, a new local production of Twelfth Night incorporates live music throughout the performance. Twelfth Night opens tonight at Market Hall and runs until Saturday. Read more ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/live-mu...

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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-l...

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A story from our archives. Curtis Creek’s east-city journey was shortened long ago. But it still remembers its old way. Learn more about the past and present of Curtis Creek here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/creek-week/c...

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What role has logging played in our region's history? How can we help forest landscapes recover from the ravages of deforestation? Two films screening at Reframe this weekend invite reflection on our fraught relationship with logging. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/reframe...

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Local filmmaker Rob Viscardis has been a regular at the Reframe Film Festival since 2016, when the festival screened his first feature documentary. He worked on two films that are showing at this year's festival. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/rob-vis...

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Council endorsed a new stormwater fee in an effort to reduce taxes yesterday. It's good environmental policy, according to the head of GreenUp. But some are concerned the new fee could shift costs from landlords to renters. Our newsletter breaks it down: peterboroughcurrents.ca/newsletters/...

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The Monarch Ultra follows local runner Carlotta James as she leads a team of athletes on an epic race in support the endangered monarch butterfly. It's a moving tale that transcends borders, writes reviewer Ava Brown-Mantha. Screens at Reframe this weekend. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/the-sof...

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Fewer people are signing up to be foster parents in Peterborough — even though our community is facing a dire need for them. Why? These two foster parents say the child welfare system needs to offer more support and more funding to would-be caregivers. peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fos...

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Long-time square dance caller Wayne Whatman spins vinyl records and leads dancers through the steps every Monday night at Emmanuel United Church. Want to give it a try? The Otonabee Squares are welcoming new dancers for free this month. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/square-...

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My monthly paid subscription to @ptbocurrents.bsky.social is well worth the money. Serious, well researched, locally important news, delivered to my inbox. If you care about #PTBO and can afford something to subscribe, you won't regret it.

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From our archives. Here's the story of the legendary Al's Pizza and Yee's Chinese Food, including how owner Chris Ho saved the business in the 1990s with his infamous pizza roll. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/al...

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Thanks, Jay! ❤

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