Lesley Parnell

Youth Transit Pass gives Peterborough students freedom of movement through public transport

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

The City of Peterborough is running a pilot program to make public transit free to use for youth between the ages of 13 and 18. The Youth Transit Pass is available to students enrolled in Peterborough secondary schools and in grades 7 & 8. Students enrolled in the Youth Transit Pass program can take the…

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Council interrupted by public again as debate wages over One City pilot project

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

Peterborough City Council faced another interruption from resident and frequent delegate Margie Sumadh on Monday, August 24th. Sumadh interjected during remarks from councilor Lesley Parnell to take issue with her rhetoric directed at homeless clients of One City’s Trinity shelter. Conucil had been debating a motion to allocate $25,000 for a One City pilot program…

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