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Much of Canada's reckoning with its colonial past and present has focused on the history and legacy of residential schools. But there were also 699 day schools across Canada, including one in Curve Lake First Nation. A new book uncovers that history. peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/cur...
Uncovering the history of the Curve Lake Day School
New book reveals a pattern of abuse, cultural erasure, and systemic neglect by the Canadian government
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October 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The GE property at 107 Park Street generates over $500,000 in property taxes annually. If a proposal to demolish many of the buildings on the historic site goes ahead, that number will likely fall, leading to higher tax bills for everyone else.

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Why the GE demolition plan could hurt Peterborough's tax base | Peterborough Currents
With fewer buildings on it, the GE property will likely be taxed less. That would mean higher bills for everyone else.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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ICYMI, we're hiring an editor!

If you're a strong journalist with a passion of local news, we want to hear from you.

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We're hiring an editor.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of non-profit news in Peterborough. Apply by August 19.
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August 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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We're hiring! As our newsroom's founding members depart to pursue new opportunities, we're seeking someone to take up the mantle and continue our work of delivering in-depth and community-centred local news to our audience.

Details here:

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We're hiring an editor.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of non-profit news in Peterborough. Apply by August 19.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Over a century after Peterborough's first Chinese immigrants opened businesses in the city, some of their descendants are still carrying on their families' entrepreneurial legacy.

As Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, explore this local history article.

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Descendants of early Peterborough Chinese restaurateurs are carrying on their families' "legacy of entrepreneurship"
Over a dozen Chinese restaurants opened in Peterborough before 1950. Today, some descendents of those early entrepreneurs are continuing their families' legacies.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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It was lovely to meet so many of you at the Gilmour Street Garage Sale this morning! Thanks for chatting about local news and picking up a copy of the magazine 🙂 🗞️
May 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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A beautiful interview feature in @ptbocurrents.bsky.social about my friend Corm, me, and our long, weird, enduring friendship and collaborative partnership, as well as the healing powers of sobriety and music.
May 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Our magazine's cover story examines how some local families are working together to secure safe, stable housing for their loved ones with disabilities.

It's a long read; so you might prefer to check it out in print. But if digital's better for you, voila: peterboroughcurrents.ca/in-depth/fam...
Families fight to find housing for their loved ones with disabilities
Ontario's supportive housing waitlist has grown by 50 percent since 2017
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May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It's time to reveal a big project we've been working on for the last six months. 🥁

🎉 Introducing the Peterborough Currents Magazine! 🎉

It's free (or pay-what-you-can) and you can find copies around town. Let us know what you think!

Learn more here ⤵️

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Peterborough Currents launches first-ever print magazine
The magazine celebrates our fifth anniversary as a local news outlet
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May 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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It's a bittersweet birthday for Peterborough Currents as we grapple with a significant budget shortfall.

This isn't a fundraising message. Just an honest account of our business struggles — and how we're adapting to survive.

Please read 🙏

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A bittersweet birthday for Peterborough Currents
Our funding has dried up. Here's how we're adapting.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The KPR school board is mulling millions of dollars worth of staffing cuts to balance its budget next year.

Two teachers' union representatives worry the cuts will negatively impact students.

Read about it here ⤵️

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Staff cuts loom as local school board faces budget deficit
Staffing cuts are on the table for “all employee groups,” a school board representative says
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May 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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🎉 Wow, thank you for the recognition! 🎉

A real honour to be nominated alongside so many other inspiring local news publishers.
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📊 Coverage of Peterborough’s 2025 Municipal Budget

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Finalist – Best News Coverage (Community Publication) at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards

Well done to @quillpearson.bsky.social & the Peterborough Currents team!

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May 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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When volunteer Kim Meekin walks in the front doors of the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence, the faces of residents and staff light up. But it’s not Meekin they’re so happy to see. The smiles are for Marjorie — the gentle giant who pads along beside her.

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Local therapy dogs spread comfort and connection
"I think dogs are nicer than most people," said a Royal Gardens resident who looks forward to the therapy dog's weekly visits.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We asked over a dozen local voters to share their thoughts as next week's federal election approaches.

Here's what they said.

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Here's what voters in Peterborough are saying about next week's election
U.S. threats are top of mind in this election, but other important issues are being overshadowed, local voters say
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April 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Three librarians face layoffs at the Peterborough Public Library as the city moves forward with cost-cutting measures. The city says services won't be impacted, but the library union disagrees.

Here's our report on what's happening at your public library ⤵️

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Librarians speak out against upcoming layoffs at Peterborough Public Library
City council approved the layoffs as a cost-cutting measure during 2025 budget deliberations
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April 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Next month's production of "Death in Reverse: Project Baroness" at the Theatre on King will be special.

It'll be the final show with founder Ryan Kerr at the helm of the black box theatre.

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TTOK founder Ryan Kerr to step down — but not before staging a final production this spring
TTOK's general manager Shannon McKenzie LeBlanc is stepping up to keep the theatre alive.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Hydro One estimates 36,000 customers remained without power in Peterborough and the surrounding area as of this morning (April 4). That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when 44,000 lacked power.

More updates available at the top of our storm report: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
April 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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We updated the "Need To Know" section of our storm report again. Including:

▪️ The 24/7 warming centre is moving to the McDonnel St Community Centre, effective April 4 at 9 a.m.
▪️ An emergency benefit of $75 is available to low-income residents

Read here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
April 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Public Energy brought Vivian Chong's accessible one-woman show, "Blind Dates," to Peterborough last month.

Our arts and community reporter attended along with members of the local blind community.

Read their story here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/arts/inclusi...
April 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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We've updated the "Need To Know" section of our story with the latest numbers.

Hydro One now estimates 44,000 customers lack power in the Peterborough area. That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the number was 49,000.

Read our storm report here: peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/residen...
April 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Also added: Hydro One now estimates 49,000 customers remain without power in Peterborough city and county, a spokesperson just told us.

That's an improvement from yesterday morning, when the utility told us 63,000 customers were without power.
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We've updated the "Need To Know" information section at the top of our power outage report.

Includes updates such as:

▪️ Regular transit service has resumed
▪️ The city's reception centres will remain open until at least Friday, April 4 at 11 p.m.

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63,000 people still lack power in Peterborough city and county
City is operating reception centres for people without power.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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We've updated the "Need To Know" information section at the top of our power outage report.

Includes updates such as:

▪️ Regular transit service has resumed
▪️ The city's reception centres will remain open until at least Friday, April 4 at 11 p.m.

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63,000 people still lack power in Peterborough city and county
City is operating reception centres for people without power.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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There are still 63,000 people without power in Peterborough city and county, a Hydro One spokesperson told Peterborough Currents this morning.

“We’re getting tired of having no power. We’re hungry,” said one resident of a Peterborough apartment building.

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63,000 people still lack power in Peterborough city and county
City is operating reception centres for people without power.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Chris Lawson and Em Minthorn read Choose Your Own Adventure novels live on Trent Radio once a week. But it's up to listeners to decide which of the many branching plots the story will take. The hosts put out a real-time poll whenever the books pose a choice.

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Choose Your Own Adventure marks 10 years of communal adventuring on Trent Radio
The cult-favourite program connects listeners in real time as they explore the campy world of 80s-era pre-teen fiction
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March 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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A nice explanation of the growth of @cityptbo.bsky.social by our lovely local media people @ptbocurrents.bsky.social.
How Peterborough Grew Over The Years
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March 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM