Mayor-elect Michael Eamon to be joined by a majority new councilors following Peterborough municipal election

Dr. Michael Eamon, former Principal of Trent University’s Catherine Parr Traill College, is the mayor-elect of Peterborough. Eamon was elected to the office of mayor on Monday, October 26th with 10,867 votes, or 36.5% of the votes cast. To complement Peterborough’s new mayor, city council will see a radical shake up in this session. More…

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United Way of Peterborough and District’s all-candidate mayoral debate

On October 7, 2026, New Canadians Centre hosted “Together: From Individual Uncertainty to Collective Action,” a debate including all seven mayoral candidates running in the Peterborough’s 2026 Municipal Election. The debate was presented by United Way of Peterborough and District. Moderated by two engaged community members, Jaz Raine and Dr. Colin Chepeka, the debate featured…

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Ontario NDP hold caucus retreat in Peterborough–Kawartha, set sights on next election

The Ontario New Democratic Party are in the riding of Peterborough–Kawartha this week from October 14th-16th for a party caucus retreat. ONDP Leader Marit Stiles says it’s an opportunity for her caucus to put their heads together and establish priorities for when the legislature returns at the end of October. Queen’s Park has been on…

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Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles discusses party priorities ahead of October 14th caucus retreat

The Ontario New Democratic Party is hosting a caucus retreat from October 14th-16th in Peterborough. According to an Ontario NDP press release, the caucus will be “meeting to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session and the party’s work ahead of the next provincial election.” On Tuesday October 13th, CFFF journalist Evan Robins spoke with…

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Candidate Interviews: Gavin Muir for Ward 5 – Northcrest

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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Candidate Interviews: Kevin Duguay for Ward 1 – Otonabee

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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Candidate Interviews: Lucas Graham for Ward 1 – Otonabee

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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Candidate Interviews: Paul Lawton for Ward 5 – Northcrest

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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Candidate Interviews: Charmaine Magumbe for Ward 5 – Northcrest

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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Candidate Interviews: Jim Wasson for Ward 5 – Northcrest

The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board election is on October 26, 2026. Throughout the election period, Trent Radio invited each candidate running for Councillor across Peterborough’s five wards for an interview. Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Evan Robins, asked each candidate interviewed the same three questions. Any candidates not represented in the project either…

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