City of Peterborough Accepting Applications for Advisory Committees and Hearing Officers

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The City of Peterborough is accepting applications for citizen appointments to advisory committees and hearing officers.

The City’s legislated and advisory committees provide input and guidance on the provision of municipal services and programs for our community. These citizen appointments are volunteer opportunities.

Appointments are available on the following committees: 

  • Age-friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee 

  • Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 

  • Community Investment Grant Advisory Committee  

  • Museum and Archives Advisory Committee 

  • Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee  

  • Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee 

Applications for advisory committees are accepted until Dec. 23. An interview may be required.

Applications are also being accepted for the position of Hearing Officer in accordance with By-law 20-077.

Hearing Officers are delegated authority by Council to independently conduct hearings and make delegated powers of decision.

Eligible candidates must have knowledge of and experience in administrative law. Hearing Officers are remunerated at the rate established by Council.

Applications for Hearing Officer are accepted until Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Applications for all positions are available online at peterborough.ca/committees , and hard copies are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 500 George St. N., during regular business hours.

The City requires all volunteers to provide proof of vaccination from COVID-19 prior to their first day of volunteering.

Mayor Therrien Proclaims Friday as International Day of Persons With Disabilities in Peterborough

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Mayor Diane Therrien has proclaimed Friday as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Peterborough.

This year’s theme, established by the United Nations, is ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.’

In Ontario, about 2.6 million people live with a disability.

“Accessible communities benefit everyone,” said Therrien. “On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize the continued impacts that the pandemic has had on people with disabilities, and the importance of working together to ensure that everyone has access to vital supports and services, as well as removing barriers to full participation in our communities.”

The City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee uses this day to promote awareness of accessible spaces, facilities, programs and services. This year the committee is focusing on an online resource that highlights winter trail use in the City.

“Isolation has been a common experience throughout the pandemic, and it can be even more challenging as we head into the winter months. The City’s trail network provides an opportunity to get outdoors and spend time in nature this winter, which is good for our physical and mental health,” said Amanda Motyer, Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

The City maintains 42 kilometres of paved trails through parks and greenspaces during the winter. There are currently 9 sidewalk plows that maintain the paved trails, as well as over 400 km of sidewalks. Depending on the severity of weather conditions, it can take up to 48 hours for all sidewalk and trail routes to be cleared after a snowfall.

On Friday, the Council for Persons with Disabilities will host a vaccine passport clinic to assist people with obtaining their enhanced vaccine passport, either by downloading the QR code to a mobile device or providing a print copy. Residents are invited to book an appointment online or by calling 705-874-8661. This event will be held at 270 George St. N.

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Celebrate the Planet and Dance for Declaration in September

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For Our Grandchildren (4RG), a local climate group will hit the streets dancing in September to celebrate the planet.

For Our Grandchildren selects a different action each month and directs people towards resources highlighted steps one can take towards climate action. Photo courtesy of For Our Grandchildren.

For Our Grandchildren selects a different action each month and directs people towards resources highlighted steps one can take towards climate action. Photo courtesy of For Our Grandchildren.

September 20, 2021 marks the second anniversary of Peterborough’s declaration of a Climate Emergency.

To celebrate and raise awareness 4RG will be hosting an evening of song and dance free for anyone to attend.

The evening will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a ‘Dance for the Planet’ at Millennium Park. Local entertainers The Weber Brothers and Irish Millie will be performing.

The group will walk to Confederation Park at 6:00 p.m. where they hope to have enough attendees to encircle City Hall - symbolizing that we all need to work together to succeed.

There will be speeches explaining what the City of Peterborough has implemented to help the climate emergency in the difficult time of the pandemic as well as what steps can be taken immediately to help. Speakers have not yet been announced.

For more information on this event click here.

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It Was All Bull At City Hall Today

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photo via @kjpoling

photo via @kjpoling

The Peterborough Ex's 170th season runs this Thursday through Sunday, and a bull showed up at City Hall to mark the occasion on Tuesday (August 4th).

It definitely got attention...

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