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Community Safety, For Your Interest, The Good

#GoSlowPtbo Resonates with Resident of Sault Ste. Marie

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I was recently contacted by a resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Mr. Simone Baj, who discovered the #GoSlowPtbo traffic calming campaign when searching for solutions to educate drivers in his own neighbourhood of Foxborough Trail. It’s exciting to connect with a transportation safety advocate from another Ontario city, and I am thrilled to be sharing … Continue reading #GoSlowPtbo Resonates with Resident of Sault Ste. Marie →

City Spending, Community Consultation

Have your say on Peterborough’s 2022 budget

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The Budget Roadshow brings citizens together to map the future  Like most things this year, our annual city Budget Roadshow is going virtual with an optional phone-in opportunity too.   Each year, city council considers community priorities, expected service levels, and legislated responsibilities as it sets the operating and capital budgets for the city of Peterborough.   … Continue reading Have your say on Peterborough’s 2022 budget →

Community Safety, For Your Interest, Training & Educational Opportunity

Where do we fail to #GoSlowPtbo?

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Where are Peterborians concerned about speedy drivers? On November 4th, 2020, I officially launched the #GoSlowPtbo campaign – right before the ground froze! Now, at the midpoint of the campaign, 161 signs have been delivered to 140 separate addresses.   By Valentine’s Day, signs were on 133 city lawns and 7 signs had been placed … Continue reading Where do we fail to #GoSlowPtbo? →

Community Safety, For Your Interest

Go Slow Ptbo Traffic Calming Pilot Project

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Keeping our community safer with #GoSlowPtbo One of the key issues that I have heard about consistently from constituents is the need to find a way to keep our neighbourhoods safer by encouraging drivers to slow down. I’m all about safe roads for everyone.  That is why I am launching the #GoSlowPtbo initiative to help … Continue reading Go Slow Ptbo Traffic Calming Pilot Project →

City Spending, For Your Interest

Local council should be an open door to everyone who wants to lead

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Sharing my thoughts on the Peterborough Examiner Story:   Clarke gives up his 2021 pay hike and urges fellow councillors to do the same Leadership comes in many forms, and irrespective of the motivation, taking the plunge to run for office is a big commitment. Municipal council is the most accessible level of government, often allowing … Continue reading Local council should be an open door to everyone who wants to lead →

COVID-19 Information, For Your Interest

Information update during COVID-19

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Key Community Contacts During COVID-19 

 

I hope everyone is keeping safe and healthy.  We will get through this together and I am looking forward to re-connecting with you in person once it is safe to do so.

In the meantime, in addition to links posted in Happening Now on the home page, I wanted to provide some contact information and phone numbers for you in case you need to reach community organizations, agencies, or services during the pandemic.  My goal is to keep this section updated with new information, all in one spot, on my website so you can avoid taking time searching around for these helpful community resources.

Please contact me if there are other important numbers that you would like to see posted.

Fleming College

General Public:  (705)  749-5530  Extension Zero
Anonymous Tip Line :  (705) 749-5530 Extension 1555
Student COVID-19 Support Line:  1-866-341-3485

Fleming has a dedicated website that contains updates regarding COVID-19, as well as a link for students to report an illness or exposure.  You can find that information at:  Fleming College – COVID-19

Contacting Local Police

For non-emergency issues in your neighbourhood that may or may not be related to COVID-19 such as potential violations of the Quarantine Act or the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act:  

DO NOT CALL 911

Call the following numbers:

  • Peterborough Police Service non-emergency line: 705-876-1122
  • Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line: 1-888-310-1122

Landlord/Tenant Issues

If you cannot resolve issues by speaking with your landlord or tenant:

Contact the Landlord Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234.

Tenants can also call the Peterborough Community Legal Centre at 705-749-9355

Employee Concerns Including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

If you have COVID-19 concerns or questions about your workplace or construction site, please call the Ministry of Labour’s Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008.

Food Security Resources

A local food gateway has just been launched on a variety of social media platforms to help people get access to local food during COVID-19 in the Peterborough region through Facebook, Twitter and a Website.

 

City Spending, For Your Interest, Training & Educational Opportunity

The Centennial Fountain and Climate Change

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Ptbo’s Centennial Fountain and Climate Change As many of you will know, city council on January 15th passed a motion to reduce the operation of Peterborough’s Centennial Fountain changing the operating season from the current period of Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving, to a reduced period of Canada Day to Labour Day. The Centennial Fountain, … Continue reading The Centennial Fountain and Climate Change →

Arts and Culture

Protecting Peterborough’s Heritage – Part 2

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In Protecting Peterborough’s Heritage Part 2, let’s examine how property owners can proactively work with Peterborough’s Heritage Preservation Office (HPO) to help maintain the unique character of our city. Many older properties have a story to tell, and by listing your building on the Heritage Register you are taking an important first step in identifying … Continue reading Protecting Peterborough’s Heritage – Part 2 →

Arts and Culture

Protecting Peterborough’s Heritage

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Protecting Peterborough’s heritage:  Part 1 With the recent discussion about heritage designations and preservation of heritage in the city of Peterborough, it is worth putting the issue in context to give everyone more information about this important topic. This is the first of a two-part feature on the subject.  In this Blog, we’ll focus on … Continue reading Protecting Peterborough’s Heritage →