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Brett Throop

Brett Throop is a reporter based in Peterborough. He previously worked as a radio producer for CBC Ottawa. His writing has appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Edmonton Journal, the Ottawa Citizen, Canadian Architect and the Peterborough Examiner.

Brett's Latest Articles

With more deaths linked to smoking drugs, Peterborough’s Board of Health calls for supervised inhalation service
Photo shows a tent under a tree in Peterborough's Victoria Park.
Advocates question city’s plan to ease homelessness this winter

City’s proposal to use vacant Peterborough Housing Corp. units as temporary housing for unhoused people not a substitute for an overnight drop-in centre, which could help dozens warm up every night, according to One City co-executive director

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Newsletter: The Uber-ification of Peterborough Transit

Evening service on four transit routes to be suspended in favour of on-demand service

PROMISE TRACKER: Northcrest Ward candidate guide

Read about the candidates in Northcrest Ward, who they are and what they’ve promised.

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Municipal election candidate tracker

We’re tracking the promises of candidates running across all Peterborough wards.

PROMISE TRACKER: Promises Peterborough’s five mayoral candidates have made on the campaign trail

What have mayoral candidates promised the people of Peterborough? We’re keeping track.

Photo shows a tent under a tree in Peterborough's Victoria Park.
Mayor calls for special council meeting after she says staff blocked funds to address homelessness this winter

In leaked emails, top city official says staff don’t have authority to approve funding for an overnight winter drop-in centre without council approval

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“A sad introduction to the community”: Fleming and Trent students showing up at youth shelter

Four college and university students have tried to access the YES Shelter this month; all but one were turned away

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Old public works yard “most likely” one source of Jackson Creek fuel spill, City says

City also investigated a fuel leak in the area last fall, emails reveal

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Peterborough’s oldest housing co-op is an oasis of affordability. Could more like it help solve the housing crisis?

A 3-bedroom townhouse at Peterborough Co-operative Homes goes for $828 a month. But there’s a four-year waiting list to get in.

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