Candidate Interviews: Alex Bierk for Ward 3 – Town

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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Councillor Bierk decries “Hangman arguments” over returning $826,943 to Peterborough Police

The Service ended their financial year with a surplus of $826,943, which a report presented to council on June 22nd recommended should be given entirely back to the Peterborough Police Service (PPS). Typically, any surplus the PPS run at the end of their budget year is divided equally between the Service and the City. A…

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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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