Joelle Kovach
PeterboroughExaminer
Peterborough, ON, Canada
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Peterborough council to hear details of new diversity, equity and inclusion plan
Adviser Reem Ali will offer details at Monday’s meeting. → Read More
Report outlines Peterborough city council pay, expenses for 2022
Former mayor Diane Therrien collected $95,011.59 in pay in 2022 until her term ended. → Read More
Two Peterborough detectives commended for helping revive person from drug poisoning
In right place at the right time during an investigation. → Read More
Peterborough Public Health issues drug poisoning warning after spike in cases Tuesday
Health unit also recorded five suspected drug poisoning deaths in February. → Read More
Leal pays tribute to Doris at Peterborough council meeting
The longtime councillor and former mayor died Saturday. → Read More
Attracting doctors to Peterborough is a challenge: Recruiter
Duguay asks why new physicians are choosing other communities. → Read More
Peterborough councillors support provincial behaviour bill
Bierk urges colleagues to back measures to expel members for harassment. → Read More
Industrial accident at SGS Lakefield confined to plant, company says
One worker taken to hospital as a precaution after chlorine-like odour at plant. → Read More
Peterborough city council hires executive search firm to look for new CAO
No word on how much it will cost city taxpayers to hire Toronto consultant to help find a replacement to fill Sandra Clancy’s shoes. → Read More
Peterborough County council commits $100K to proposed Peterborough detox and treatment centre
The idea is to open a new facility — at a location yet to be determined, within Peterborough — with six detox beds plus six treatment beds. On Monday Peterborough—Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said that $1.138 million per year, over two years, would be sought from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to operate the program. But he said he needed a commitment of a further $300,000 from the… → Read More
Peterborough County drops mandatory COVID vaccination for employees
Policy remains in effect for Peterborough County-City Paramedics. → Read More
Council approves garbage pickup changes for Peterborough
Unanimous vote for clear bags, collection every two weeks. → Read More
Affordable housing up for discussion at Peterborough council Monday
A property on Monaghan Road may be eligible for grants. → Read More
NDP MPP Catherine Fife calls Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal ‘cold and callous’
Visiting MPP blasts mayor for not voting in favour of providing portable toilets to Peterborough homeless encampment, but Leal points to city’s other efforts to help the homeless. → Read More
NDP critic blasts provincial government for underfunding Peterborough Public Health
But Peterborough—Kawartha Progressive Conservative MPP Dave Smith says it’s ‘fearmongering to the utmost.’ → Read More
Peterborough police chief ‘surprised’ light armoured vehicle isn’t being used more
The vehicle was discussed at Tuesday’s police board meeting. → Read More
Peterborough Lakers, city to sign five-year arena deal
Mayor hopes the PMC’s replacement is underway while he’s in office. → Read More
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal urges celebration, exploration of Black History Month
Black Artist Showcase: A Tribute to Black Excellence will be held Feb. 10. → Read More
City of Peterborough council votes to accept 911 grants if offered
The system is in need of an upgrade, and provincial funds may be available. → Read More
Peterborough Police used LAV three times in the city last year
Twice for drug raids, once after a shooting. → Read More