Politics

Read the latest news about Peterborough politics. Politics articles are about democratic institutions that influence the Peterborough area.

A composite image with photos of Michelle Ferreri, Maryam Monsef and Joy Lachica

Housing in Peterborough and the federal election

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Chanté White
Meet Chanté White, Green Party candidate running to be MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

“If you’re not the son or daughter of a politician, but want to get involved in serving your community, the Green Party is definitely the place for you”

Joy Lachica
Meet Joy Lachica, NDP candidate running for MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

“My heart has shifted from education to what we need to fight for today, which is climate change, [and] measures that are safe and healthy as we face a fourth wave with the Delta variant”

Michelle Ferreri
Meet Michelle Ferreri, Conservative candidate running for MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

"The choice to run really came down to being able to do something bigger; and for me, it’s implementing a mental health facility here in the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha.”

Paul Lawton
Meet Paul Lawton, People’s Party candidate running to be MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

“What I’m excited about [is] to advocate for small and efficient government”

Robert Bowers
Meet Robert Bowers, independent candidate running for MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

“I believe that if we really want to help people, we can. All it would take is dedication and hard work.“

Maryam Monsef
Meet Maryam Monsef, Liberal candidate running to remain MP of Peterborough–Kawartha

"I’m asking for your vote so that I can continue to be your voice and make sure that Peterborough–Kawartha has a fair shot at a sustainable future”

A composite image with photos of Robert Bowers, Michelle Ferreri, Joy Lachica, Paul Lawton, Maryam Monsef and Chanté White.
Meet the candidates running for Peterborough-Kawartha
Newsletter: Councillor calls for infrastructure improvements after cyclist struck
Photo of a parked Peterborough Transit bus with two bikes on the front.
City transit boss defends controversial route changes, says service improvements are coming next month

Peterborough Transit manager Laurie Stratton says system is “faster, more direct” despite anger from riders who say commutes have instead become longer, more complicated

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