Please read this article about a man that tried to steal Peterborough Transit bus by Joelle Kovach sourced by The Peterborough Examiner.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/9850691-man-tried-to-steal-peterborough-transit-bus/
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Please read this article by Taylor Clysdale sourced by The Peterborough Examiner about the possibility of pulling out the pavement in the alley at Peterborough bus station and adding green space to make it more colourful and vibrant.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/9834224-green-space-planned-for-alley-at-peterborough-bus-station/
Please read the following article in regards to today’s election
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/9652842-peterborough-area-voters-go-to-the-polls-monday/
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New Changes to Ontario Employment – Bill 148
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Keep Transit Public. Sign the Petition Today!
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