ICYMI, we're hiring an editor! If you're a strong journalist with a passion of local news, we want to hear from you. peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...

We're hiring! As our newsroom's founding members depart to pursue new opportunities, we're seeking someone to take up the mantle and continue our work of delivering in-depth and community-centred local news to our audience. Details here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...

Over a century after Peterborough's first Chinese immigrants opened businesses in the city, some of their descendants are still carrying on their families' entrepreneurial legacy. As Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, explore this local history article. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/ea...

It was lovely to meet so many of you at the Gilmour Street Garage Sale this morning! Thanks for chatting about local news and picking up a copy of the magazine 🙂 🗞️

A beautiful interview feature in @ptbocurrents.bsky.social about my friend Corm, me, and our long, weird, enduring friendship and collaborative partnership, as well as the healing powers of sobriety and music.

Our magazine's cover story examines how some local families are working together to secure safe, stable housing for their loved ones with disabilities. It's a long read; so you might prefer to check it out in print. But if digital's better for you, voila: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...

It's time to reveal a big project we've been working on for the last six months. 🥁 🎉 Introducing the Peterborough Currents Magazine! 🎉 It's free (or pay-what-you-can) and you can find copies around town. Let us know what you think! Learn more here ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...

It's a bittersweet birthday for Peterborough Currents as we grapple with a significant budget shortfall. This isn't a fundraising message. Just an honest account of our business struggles — and how we're adapting to survive. Please read 🙏 peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...

The KPR school board is mulling millions of dollars worth of staffing cuts to balance its budget next year. Two teachers' union representatives worry the cuts will negatively impact students. Read about it here ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/layoffs...

🎉 Wow, thank you for the recognition! 🎉 A real honour to be nominated alongside so many other inspiring local news publishers.

When volunteer Kim Meekin walks in the front doors of the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence, the faces of residents and staff light up. But it’s not Meekin they’re so happy to see. The smiles are for Marjorie — the gentle giant who pads along beside her. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/me...

We asked over a dozen local voters to share their thoughts as next week's federal election approaches. Here's what they said. peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/pet...

Three librarians face layoffs at the Peterborough Public Library as the city moves forward with cost-cutting measures. The city says services won't be impacted, but the library union disagrees. Here's our report on what's happening at your public library ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/peterbo...

Next month's production of "Death in Reverse: Project Baroness" at the Theatre on King will be special. It'll be the final show with founder Ryan Kerr at the helm of the black box theatre. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/kerr-an...

Hydro One estimates 36,000 customers remained without power in Peterborough and the surrounding area as of this morning (April 4). That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when 44,000 lacked power. More updates available at the top of our storm report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...

We updated the "Need To Know" section of our storm report again. Including: ▪️ The 24/7 warming centre is moving to the McDonnel St Community Centre, effective April 4 at 9 a.m. ▪️ An emergency benefit of $75 is available to low-income residents Read here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...

Public Energy brought Vivian Chong's accessible one-woman show, "Blind Dates," to Peterborough last month. Our arts and community reporter attended along with members of the local blind community. Read their story here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/inclusi...

We've updated the "Need To Know" section of our story with the latest numbers. Hydro One now estimates 44,000 customers lack power in the Peterborough area. That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the number was 49,000. Read our storm report here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...

Also added: Hydro One now estimates 49,000 customers remain without power in Peterborough city and county, a spokesperson just told us. That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the utility told us 63,000 customers were without power.

We've updated the "Need To Know" information section at the top of our power outage report. Includes updates such as: ▪️ Regular transit service has resumed ▪️ The city's reception centres will remain open until at least Friday, April 4 at 11 p.m. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...

There are still 63,000 people without power in Peterborough city and county, a Hydro One spokesperson told Peterborough Currents this morning. “We’re getting tired of having no power. We’re hungry,” said one resident of a Peterborough apartment building. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...

Chris Lawson and Em Minthorn read Choose Your Own Adventure novels live on Trent Radio once a week. But it's up to listeners to decide which of the many branching plots the story will take. The hosts put out a real-time poll whenever the books pose a choice. peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/choose-...

A nice explanation of the growth of @cityptbo.bsky.social by our lovely local media people @ptbocurrents.bsky.social.

Members of Peterborough Astronomical Association gathered just outside of Peterborough to view last week's lunar eclipse. The group also meets monthly for educational sessions about the night sky. Newcomers welcome. Learn more about the club in this article ⤵️ peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/lo...

The city charged the owner of this big empty lot $5,882 in property taxes last year. Meanwhile, the much smaller property right next door (home to Jim's Pizza and Pasta) had a tax bill of $10,942. peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/this-mi...

A story from our archives. (First published in August 2024.) Now that the Canadian Canoe Museum has vacated the former Outboard Marine site on Monaghan Road, the notoriously contaminated property is ready to be cleaned up. Will it happen? peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/omc...

We just sent our email newsletter to 8,300 local readers. It covered: ✅ Election wrap-up 🥶 Fleming College implements hiring freeze 🚍 School board cuts back on bussing to save money 🏠 PATH and One City complete new tiny home Read here: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/3b8a6...

From child welfare to municipal finance, here are seven key issues for Peterborough as Ontario heads to the polls — and how the major parties and local candidates say they'll address them. peterboroughcurrents.ca/politics/202...

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!

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-...

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...

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

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...

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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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.

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

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...

Thanks Emily! ❤️

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...

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...

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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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/...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/...