As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. Peterborough City Council has endorsed a draft of its 2025 budget, which includes a 6.72% overall tax rate increase.
2. Peterborough’s mayor has issued a statement regarding a call from two councillors to use ‘Strong Mayor Powers’ to immediately open a temporary shelter for those impacted by housing challenges.
3. The Peterborough Regional Health Centre has earned a prestigious spot among Canada’s Best Employers for 2025, as recognized by Forbes.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025
4. From the Gulf of America, to Mount McKinley to planting a flag on Mars – the inauguration address from U.S. President Donald Trump covered a lot of priorities for his administration.
Trent professor analyzes Trump’s inauguration and potential impact on Canada
5. Parks Canada has announced a full road closure for the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge as part of ongoing upgrades.
https://www.ptbotoday.ca/2025/01/22/bobcaygeon-swing-bridge-to-close-temporarily-for-key-upgrades/
