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Nov 25, 2024 · Councillors voted 6-5 to keep funding health benefits for social assistance recipients last week. But Parnell, who voted in favour, indicated she wanted to retroactively change a vote.

18 hours ago · Jason Shulha as Orsino in the Electric City Players’ production of Twelfth Night. (Photo: Will Pearson) Peterborough actor Jason Shulha plays Orsino and delivers the opening lines in the Electric City Players’ new production of Twelfth Night. Languishing in his longing for the Countess Olivia, he asks for a little music to soothe …

14 hours ago · New festival will feature music and literature at local bookshop Since opening in 2023, East City’s Take Cover Books has become a go-to spot for author readings and other literary events, including a monthly book club. But the bookstore is also becoming known as a cozy live music venue, regularly hosting local and out-of-town acts for small shows between the stacks. The shop will take that ...

2 days ago · Dozens said to sleep outside as homelessness surges province-wide Figures released by the city show Peterborough is no exception to a recent surge in homelessness across Ontario. Earlier this month, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) estimated that the number of people known to be experiencing homelessness in the province increased by 25 percent over the last two years, rising ...

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Nov 15, 2024 · Good morning and welcome to the arts and community newsletter from Peterborough Currents. I’m Alex, and I send this email every Friday to catch you up on what’s happening in the community. This week, I’m sharing three new works of fiction by local authors. They’re diverse books — one’s a thriller, one’s a romance, and one is a piece of historical sports fiction. So I’m hoping ...

Oct 1, 2024 · KPRDSB will use previous years’ surplus to cover deficit in 2024/25. But board chair warns “hard choices” lie ahead if funding doesn’t increase.