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You can also try your luck at a local Little Free Library! We've been trying to keep them stocked, as well.
May 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
You can also try your luck at a local Little Free Library! We've been trying to keep them stocked, as well.
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 🙂 🗞️
May 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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 🙂 🗞️
You can dive deeper into how Ontario's housing crisis is impacting people with developmental disabilities, and how local families are working to find solutions, in our new magazine's cover story.
Learn more about the magazine here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
Learn more about the magazine here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You can dive deeper into how Ontario's housing crisis is impacting people with developmental disabilities, and how local families are working to find solutions, in our new magazine's cover story.
Learn more about the magazine here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
Learn more about the magazine here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...
Instead of crossing her fingers and hoping a group home spot becomes available, Bischoff is taking matters into her own hands. She's working with local families to found a non-profit and build a duplex for Lucas and six other women.
Learn more about Our Daughters' Home: www.ourdaughtershome.ca
Learn more about Our Daughters' Home: www.ourdaughtershome.ca
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Instead of crossing her fingers and hoping a group home spot becomes available, Bischoff is taking matters into her own hands. She's working with local families to found a non-profit and build a duplex for Lucas and six other women.
Learn more about Our Daughters' Home: www.ourdaughtershome.ca
Learn more about Our Daughters' Home: www.ourdaughtershome.ca
Now meet Jenny Lucas, 31, and her mom, Jane Bischoff.
Bischoff is anxious about what might happen to Lucas, who has autism, when Bischoff isn't around anymore. "I'm a single mother," she said. "If I keeled over there's nobody here to look after her."
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Bischoff is anxious about what might happen to Lucas, who has autism, when Bischoff isn't around anymore. "I'm a single mother," she said. "If I keeled over there's nobody here to look after her."
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Now meet Jenny Lucas, 31, and her mom, Jane Bischoff.
Bischoff is anxious about what might happen to Lucas, who has autism, when Bischoff isn't around anymore. "I'm a single mother," she said. "If I keeled over there's nobody here to look after her."
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Bischoff is anxious about what might happen to Lucas, who has autism, when Bischoff isn't around anymore. "I'm a single mother," she said. "If I keeled over there's nobody here to look after her."
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
But many people with developmental disabilities lack access to adequate housing.
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017/18. One local agency is warning of a "rising crisis in homelessness" among their disabled clients.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017/18. One local agency is warning of a "rising crisis in homelessness" among their disabled clients.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
But many people with developmental disabilities lack access to adequate housing.
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017/18. One local agency is warning of a "rising crisis in homelessness" among their disabled clients.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017/18. One local agency is warning of a "rising crisis in homelessness" among their disabled clients.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
The story opens with a visit to Casa de Angelae, a non-profit home in Peterborough's west end where four women with developmental disabilities live.
Casa de Angelae is a local success story — and proof that solutions ARE possible.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Casa de Angelae is a local success story — and proof that solutions ARE possible.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The story opens with a visit to Casa de Angelae, a non-profit home in Peterborough's west end where four women with developmental disabilities live.
Casa de Angelae is a local success story — and proof that solutions ARE possible.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Casa de Angelae is a local success story — and proof that solutions ARE possible.
Read: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Back when we were publishing these stories, our readers expressed appreciation for the way they helped to break down an otherwise opaque municipal process. Proud to now have our work recognized by our industry peers.
If you missed the stories, here they are: peterboroughcurrents.ca/series/city-...
If you missed the stories, here they are: peterboroughcurrents.ca/series/city-...
May 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Back when we were publishing these stories, our readers expressed appreciation for the way they helped to break down an otherwise opaque municipal process. Proud to now have our work recognized by our industry peers.
If you missed the stories, here they are: peterboroughcurrents.ca/series/city-...
If you missed the stories, here they are: peterboroughcurrents.ca/series/city-...
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...
More updates available at the top of our storm report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
April 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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...
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...
▪️ 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...
April 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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...
▪️ 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...
Our arts and community reporter attended along with members of the local blind community.
Read their story here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/inclusi...
April 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
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...
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...
April 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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...
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...
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...
✅ 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...
March 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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...
✅ 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...
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
This is a pilot project — we want feedback!
votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca
February 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
This is a pilot project — we want feedback!
votetracker.peterboroughcurrents.ca
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...
🩺 Health benefits preserved
🚫 No new bus drivers
⛺ New homeless shelter rejected
💲 City to find cost savings — in 2027
Read: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/69adc...
February 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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...
🩺 Health benefits preserved
🚫 No new bus drivers
⛺ New homeless shelter rejected
💲 City to find cost savings — in 2027
Read: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/69adc...
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...
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...
January 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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...
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...
Earlier this year, we published this explainer video about how the City of Peterborough has grown over the years.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yel...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yel...
December 5, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Earlier this year, we published this explainer video about how the City of Peterborough has grown over the years.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yel...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yel...
PTBO's board of health will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on merging with a neighbouring health unit.
Earlier this week, the province offered Peterborough Public Health $4.2 million in one-time funding to pursue the merger.
More: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/a2557...
Earlier this week, the province offered Peterborough Public Health $4.2 million in one-time funding to pursue the merger.
More: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/a2557...
December 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
PTBO's board of health will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on merging with a neighbouring health unit.
Earlier this week, the province offered Peterborough Public Health $4.2 million in one-time funding to pursue the merger.
More: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/a2557...
Earlier this week, the province offered Peterborough Public Health $4.2 million in one-time funding to pursue the merger.
More: peterboroughcurrents.indiegraf.com/social/a2557...
About 250 people gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to protest proposed cuts to municipal funding for arts and social services.
Our report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/communi...
Our report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/communi...
November 15, 2024 at 6:10 PM
About 250 people gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to protest proposed cuts to municipal funding for arts and social services.
Our report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/communi...
Our report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/communi...
Hundreds of people marched down George Street on Saturday to celebrate their diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
We were there to take photos. Check out the full photo gallery on our website: peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/pr...
We were there to take photos. Check out the full photo gallery on our website: peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/pr...
September 25, 2023 at 4:36 PM
Hundreds of people marched down George Street on Saturday to celebrate their diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
We were there to take photos. Check out the full photo gallery on our website: peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/pr...
We were there to take photos. Check out the full photo gallery on our website: peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/pr...