Peterborough city council commits $57 million for new Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre

At the Peterborough City Council meeting on May 11th, Council approved dedicating $57 million to the construction of a new Multi-Use Sport and Events Centre (MUSEC). The proposed funding plan for the MUSEC is a “one-third and two-third model,” says Councillor Andrew Beamer. “The City puts up a third if they can get the two…

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SWITCHBOARD: Peterborough politics panel recaps week one of the municipal election campaign

Nominations for the 2026 Peterborough municipal election opened on Friday, May 1st at 8:30 AM. Trent Radio’s Evan Robins was there, along with a handful of other reporters from local media outlets. In this panel, CFFF Local Journalism Initiative reporter Evan Robins speaks to the Peterborough Examiner‘s Politics and City Hall Reporter, Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay, and…

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Two candidates launch mayoral runs as first full week of municipal campaign wraps up

Campaigning for the 2026 municipal election is in full swing in Peterborough. Two of the five uncertified candidates for mayor held campaign launches this week, with many candidates for both the mayor and council positions announcing their own events to follow. Listen to hear clips from Rebecca Schillemat and Keith Riel’s respective campaign launches, and…

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Peterborough mourns Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People on Red Dress Day

May 5th is Red Dress Day, a national day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada. More than a hundred people gathered outside of Peterborough City Hall on the morning of May 5th to honour and mourn the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People. Present at the…

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Peterborough Municipal Election off to the races as early bird candidates register

Nominations for the 2026 Peterborough Municipal elections officially opened at 8:30 a.m. on May 1st. Three candidates submitted their paperwork to run for mayor on Friday, followed by another on Monday morning. CFFF spent Friday at Peterborough City Council talking to candidates. Listen to hear mayoral and council hopefuls speak about their platforms, experience, and…

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