YES shelter one of three Peterborough homeless shelters with COVID-19 outbreak
Outbreak expected to be declared over by end of week, according to executive director, Aimée Le Lagadec
Housing
Read the latest news about housing in Peterborough. These articles shed light on issues pertaining to housing and homelessness.
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Newsletter: A dramatic rise in emergency shelter bans
Plus, a rundown on some key topics during municipal budget deliberations
“They have nowhere to go”: Low vacancy in Peterborough’s emergency shelters fuels push to end tenting ban in city parks
City data shows there are only seven vacant shelter beds available for adults on an average night. But with more than 100 people experiencing homelessness outside of the shelter system every month, advocates say another legal option is needed.
CEO Darlene Cook departs Peterborough Housing Corporation as City takes control
Plus: More reporting from the PHC’s October board meeting
City to focus on Hilliard and Herbert Street properties in first phase of PHC redevelopment project
Plus: More reporting from the Peterborough Housing Corporation’s September board meeting
Renters being pushed out amidst red-hot real estate market
‘Own-use’ eviction applications are surging alongside house prices, data obtained by Peterborough Currents shows
Homeward Bound is removing the barriers between single mothers and a new career
The program provides housing, childcare and mentorship so women can focus on their studies. This month, three participants will graduate from college and one is already employed.
Perspective: Non-profits may be better stewards of affordable housing than the municipality
The non-profit ethos that has long energized affordable housing in Peterborough may be at risk, Cheryl Lyon argues
