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Lois Tuffin

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An open letter to Mayor Jeff Leal about the 2026 election

An open letter to Mayor Jeff Leal about the 2026 election
05.06.2026 9

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What would your love letter to Peterborough say?

28.05.2026 10

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Lessons learned from more than 800 eager volunteers

25.05.2026 10

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Overcoming learned helplessness with practical life skills

22.05.2026 20

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Feeling more helpful about putting roofs over more heads

15.05.2026 20

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Feeling distracted? Your phone trained your brain that way

08.05.2026 30

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Hockey in Keene put players on the ice and this town on the map

01.05.2026 30

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That lovable but infuriating John McNutt leaves a huge hole

24.04.2026 20

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Stopping for a moment of compassion

17.04.2026 30

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Mayor Joe Taylor defies the myth of being ‘indispensable’

11.04.2026 20

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Adding more Alto train options roils already murky waters

03.04.2026 30

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Mellor murder story inspires ‘Law & Order Toronto’ episode

27.03.2026 50

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Don’t blow this train opportunity (I’m talking to you, MP Harrison)

19.03.2026 30

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Ontario’s health premium hits widows like Diane the hardest at tax time

13.03.2026 30

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Real connections vs. AI shlock

07.03.2026 30

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Uncork the story bubbling up inside

08.02.2026 20

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Excitement builds around the rebirth of the Village on Argyle

31.01.2026 20

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Not impressed with mixed messages from city on recycling

17.01.2026 30

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What myths can we kill off as we move into a new year?

11.01.2026 30

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Agreeing to disagree over vaccines and Trump

03.01.2026 30

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Holiday niceties don’t have to end on Christmas Day

27.12.2025 30

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Poilievre’s glaring blind spot undermines his ability to lead

19.12.2025 20

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Stop beating up kids and teachers over low test scores

14.12.2025 30

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Make room for fresh talent on Peterborough City Council

13.12.2025 20

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The freedom to play like a kid again

30.11.2025 20

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Live out your obituary before anyone writes it

22.11.2025 10

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Is Peterborough a welcoming city? We can make it one

15.11.2025 10

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Too busy to look for volunteers? Use this quick solution

11.11.2025 20

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Finally, a will to make bold decisions

08.11.2025 10

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Releasing childhood friends to the Creepy Doll Museum

18.10.2025 10

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Women, ignore voices that tell you to stay small

10.10.2025 20

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The legacy of the tireless Nancy Martin

04.10.2025 20

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Believe it or not, seeing the other side strengthens your argument

26.09.2025 20

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Survey identifies strong desire for more volunteer roles

23.09.2025 10

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Diverting our dollars from the U.S. economy

21.09.2025 20

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So, who wants to run for mayor of Peterborough?

03.09.2025 30

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Clearing up drug use goes far beyond our police departments

26.08.2025 20

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The cautionary tale of the Liftlock Hockey Tournament’s volunteers

15.08.2025 20

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Men defending other men’s bad behaviour

09.08.2025 20

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Why good leaders step aside for others to rise

26.07.2025 20

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A Canadian dream through the eyes of Timmies, not a former MP

18.07.2025 20

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This is what donors need to know before they give to charities

12.07.2025 20

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Escape from screens this summer

06.07.2025 20

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Peter Robinson first migration’s chapter lacks a happy ending

21.06.2025 10

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Volunteer drop-ins make even more matches

17.06.2025 20

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Bullying not new at city hall, but voting to allow it is

14.06.2025 20

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Emotional impact of a crash affects more than a driver

08.06.2025 20

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We need leadership in housing, not the typical reactions

24.05.2025 20

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3 events connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities

15.05.2025 10

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Charities need your help so they will be there when you need them

10.05.2025 30

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