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

Ashburnham Ward councillor Keith Riel at his mayoral campaign launch on Wednesday, May 6th. Photo by Evan Robins.

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 to hear CFFF speak to former mayor Diane Therrien-Hale about what to watch for on the campaign trail.

Rebecca Schillemat at her May 4th campaign launch at Market Hall. Courtesy of the candidate.