Citizen feedback is paving the path towards a new look for a Peterborough alleyway. Community members gathered Jan. 29 to share their thoughts about the revitalization of a pathway from Hunter Street to Simcoe Street. The Downtown Vibrancy Project is gearing up for its third year and public input is instrumental in the design of […]
Watching youth find their place in the world and anchor a sense of belonging with peers are rewarding sights for Katie Crowe. She has witnessed these transformations happen over and over again. That doesn’t grow old. The interim program manager of the Downtown Youth Space (DYS) is privy to “amazing” things unfolding within the walls […]
After the school bell rings, there’s a place to play pool, grab a bite to eat and meet friends, all free of charge. New opportunities, activities and people come together in Peterborough’s very own place for youth in the city’s downtown core. The Downtown Youth Space (DYS) is a hub for all things cool. It’s […]
Whether it was by members of city staff, councillors, community members, or social enterprisers, a local exploration of social procurement led by David LePage last week was warmly and well received. Starting as it ought to have, David’s began with visiting a small group of city staff members responsible for the city’s purchasing. By the […]
Ralph Gutkin has an idea for a mattress recycling service that he says can save the City of Peterborough money while creating job opportunities for people who face employment barriers, such as ex-prisoners, people with addictions and those with mental-health issues. The CEO of the Clean Slate Enterprises, a federally incorporated non-profit organization, Ralph is […]
Snofest is in the forecast for the upcoming weekend and beyond in Peterborough. The City presents the annual Snofest winter carnival from Jan. 19-25. The week-long affair features a variety of free events and activities for community members of all ages. “On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I am so glad to welcome you […]
Town Ward Coun. Kemi Akapo says the City of Peterborough has an opportunity to be a leader among Canadian municipalities if council decides to adopt a social procurement program to buy goods and services. City councillors will have a chance to learn more about social procurement when they meet with David LePage, managing partner of […]
ECM Podcast Episode 10 https://electriccitymagazine.ptbopodcasters.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2020/01/E10-ECM-Social-Procurement-a-Game-Changer-for-Cities-compress.mp3 In July of last year, Peterborough City Councillor Kemi Akapo introduced a motion that the City of Peterborough investigate social purchasing. Social purchasing, also known as social procurement, is maturing in its depth of practice and in the number of organizations employing it. Social procurement has made it into […]
Casting a brighter light on an alley in the city’s core is the focus of an upcoming discussion and ultimately the projected outcome for the pathway from Hunter Street to Simcoe Street. Citizens can help pave the way for the future of the area by attending an upcoming event. The Downtown Vibrancy Project is gearing […]
Those dreaming of a white Christmas can make it green as well. The holiday season, with all it generates, is an ideal time of year to discuss and consider ways of reducing waste and keeping the planet top-of-mind, says a local environmentalist. “A lot of it involves thinking smart so you’re not buying extra food […]