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MPP Dave Smith relocates constituency office citing concerns that protests negatively affected adjoining businesses

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterOctober 27, 2026October 27, 202601 mins

Peterborough—Kawartha MPP Dave Smith’s “Action Centre” constituency office will be moving, a decision the Progressive Conservative MPP attributes to eleven weeks of constant protest outside his current Chemong Road office. Smith said that the repeated demonstrations had a negative effect on neighbouring businesses in the Chemong Rd. plaza, and that when the constituency office’s lease…

MPP Smith announces $500,000 in provincial funding to support Peterborough Police auto theft prevention efforts

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterOctober 27, 202601 mins

The Peterborough Police Service will receive more than $500,000 of additional funding through two Provincial funding programs, Peterborough–Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced at a press conference on Monday, October 26th. Smith made the announcement Monday, October 26th, at a press conference with mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough Police Chief Stu Betts. The funding comes in…

MPPs allowed to officiate weddings thanks to bill co-sponsored by Peterborough’s Dave Smith

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterJuly 24, 202601 mins

Ontarians looking for a secular alternative to a religious wedding ceremony now have more options at their disposal, thanks in part to Peterborough MPP Dave Smith. Smith co-sponsored a bill amending the marriage act which allows MPPs to officiate civil ceremonies. The Peterborough MPP says he was inspired to offer a secular and accessible option…

Ontario Housing Minister announces $1.6 million in funding for Peterborough homes

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterJuly 17, 2026July 17, 202601 mins

The Ontario government announced on July 15th that Peterborough would receive more than $1.6 million in provincial funding through the Building Faster Fund. Ontario Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Rob Flack was at Peterborough City Hall to make the announcement on Wednesday, where he was joined by MPP Dave Smith and Mayor Jeff Leal. Listen…

MPP Dave Smith announces $57 million investment for Trent University amid ongoing financial struggles

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterJune 18, 202601 mins

Trent University will receive an additional $57 million in provincial funding over the next four years, Peterborough MPP, Dave Smith announced at a press conference on the university’s Symons campus on June 17th. The investment is a part of a new, province-wide funding model which will distribute $6.4 billion to Ontario post-secondary institutions. The announcement…