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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW.com's managing editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. If he has any spare time, he enjoys songwriting, playing acoustic guitar, and taking photos of Cait the border collie.
Federal transport minister Steven MacKinnon smiles after announcing the first segment of the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail corridor will be constructed between Ottawa and Montreal during a media event announcement in Gatineau, Quebec on December 12, 2025. (Photo: Alto)

Federal government confirms Ottawa-Montreal segment as starting point for Alto high-speed rail network

Construction on first phase of Toronto–Québec City rail corridor expected to begin in 2029, with expansion to other locations including Peterborough to come.
Sarah McNeilly, the sole director of Northcrest Neighbours for Fair Process (NNFP) Ltd., spoke to a crowd outside of Peterborough city hall on June 9, 2025 during the "Rally for Integrity" in support of councillors Alex Bierk and Joy Lachica (pictured with councillor Keith Riel), who the city's integrity commissioner found were intimidated and bullied by Mayor Jeff Leal. McNeilly spoke about NNFP's legal challenge against Leal's use of strong mayor powers to expedite the development of Brock Mission's proposed six-storey transitional housing building by exempting it from site plan requirements. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

‘We’re devastated’: neighbourhood group abandons legal case against City of Peterborough after court demands...

Northcrest Neighbours for Fair Process had challenged Mayor Jeff Leal's use of strong mayor powers to expedite Brock Mission supportive housing project.
Peterborough city councillors voted 8-3 during a council meeting on December 8, 2025 to endorse Mayor Jeff Leal's 2026 budget for the City of Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Peterborough city council endorses mayor’s 2026 budget with 6.56% rate hike despite split over...

Lachica, Bierk, and Riel oppose the budget over a 9.22% police operating increase and major capital costs as council accelerates adoption under strong mayor rules.
Clarington councillor Corinna Traill speaks during a regular council meeting on November 17, 2025. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Municipality of Clarington video)

Clarington councillor charged after Peterborough police investigation into alleged voicemail threats

Corinna Traill is accused of August threats against mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall, a retired Durham Region police officer, and his wife.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and the City of Peterborough present the third annual tree-lighting ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 5, 2025. Te event will also feature family-friendly activities, festive entertainment, and local vendors. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

Downtown Peterborough lights up with festive celebrations this weekend

Tree lighting, holiday markets and concerts, and the Santa Claus Parade headline a packed December 5–7 lineup across the city's core.
Sacha Lai-Svirk, volunteer board chair of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), addresses Peterborough city council during a meeting on December 1, 2025 to consider a proposed by-law that would see the City of Peterborough assume administrative control of a $150,000 annual payment from the city to the DBIA as part of a 20-year settlement agreement made in 2017. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

After fierce pushback, Peterborough city council rejects by-law to assume control of DBIA funds

The DBIA and downtown businesses warned the proposed by-law threatened trust, autonomy, and the 2017 settlement agreement before councillors voted 11-0 to reject it
Representing around 400 businesses in the downtown core, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is a non-profit organization that works to promote and enhance commercial activities, aesthetics, and overall development of Peterborough's downtown. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA responds with ‘strong warning’ as city council considers by-law to reclaim annual...

Executive director and board chair say proposed move threatens downtown stability and economic recovery, breaks trust, and could trigger further action.
Representing around 400 businesses in the downtown core, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is a non-profit organization that works to promote and enhance commercial activities, aesthetics, and overall development of Peterborough's downtown. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

City of Peterborough drafts by-law to claw back $150K annual payment to DBIA

A legal manoeuvre under the Municipal Act would let city assume the board's power to receive the settlement funds first awarded in 2017 after casino appeal.
Founded by Waterloo native and Billboard-charting and award-winning artist Scotty James (middle), Backyard Music Co. is bringing Nashville-style intimate concerts to 13 locations across Canada in 2026, including Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls in Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: Backyard Music Co.)

Backyard Music Co. bringing Nashville-style intimate concerts to Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls next summer

Three-day July festival will feature 15 surprise songwriters in up-close 'writers round' performances inspired by Nashville's iconic Bluebird Café.
Mayor Jeff Leal reads a motion unanimously approved by the Peterborough police service board in closed session on November 19, 2025 that reaffirmed the board's request for a 9.22 per cent increase in the police service's operating budget in 2026. During budget deliberations on November 18, city council had voted to send the request back to the board for potential reductions. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Peterborough police service board makes short work of city council’s request for potential budget...

Less than a day after the request and after a brief closed session, board reaffirms ask for a 9.22% increase in the police service's 2026 operating budget.

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