Housing

Read the latest news about housing in Peterborough. These articles shed light on issues pertaining to housing and homelessness.

Peterborough Housing Corporation faces lawsuit from former CEO Darlene Cook

The former CEO of the Peterborough Housing Corporation is suing the social housing provider over the transformative restructuring that was initiated at the PHC last year. The changes saw the […]

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A protester stands on George Street across from Peterborough city hall. She holds a sign that reads "In a fractured system, tenting is survival." holds a sign
City staff dismiss calls to permit tenting in parks

At a meeting last month senior city staff warned that encampment evictions will continue, housing advocate says

A Peterborough police officer opens the flap of a tent in a city park, as another officer stands beside her.
With Peterborough police on hand, city staff force dismantling of encampment in East City

People began packing up their tents in James Stevenson Park after city workers issued trespass notices early Tuesday morning; all but one of the tents was gone by early afternoon

“This is not optional”: City’s housing agency warns families their homes will be sold in 6-12 months

Kyle Colvin and his family don’t want to leave the Peterborough Housing Corporation-owned duplex they have called home for 25 years

Sale of rent-geared-to-income housing continues
YES Shelter exterior photo
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

Newsletter: A dramatic rise in emergency shelter bans

Plus, a rundown on some key topics during municipal budget deliberations

Two shopping carts loaded with clothes and bags.
“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.

A photograph of Darlene Cook former CEO of the Peterborough Housing Corporation
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

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