Former Pete André Lacroix Dies at 81, Leaving Behind a Remarkable Hockey Legacy

By Scott Arnold

Former Peterborough Petes forward André Lacroix, who recorded an incredible 239 points in just 97 games with the team before becoming one of professional hockey’s most prolific playmakers, has died at the age of 81.

Former Petes forward André Lacroix, who recorded 239 points in 97 games with Peterborough from 1964 to 1966. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

The Peterborough Petes, Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL all paid tribute to Lacroix following news of his passing on Tuesday, October 27th, remembering a player whose impact on the game extended well beyond his time in Peterborough.

A native of Lauzon, Quebec, Lacroix played for the Petes from 1964 to 1966, recording an incredible 239 points in just 97 games. That's an average of nearly 2.5 points per game. To put that into perspective, no other player in Petes franchise history has recorded more than 140 points in fewer than 100 games, while only six other Petes have surpassed 100 points in fewer than 100 games. His 239 points put him 20th on the Petes’ all-time points list.

André Lacroix during his time with the Peterborough Petes, then the TPT Petes, in the 1960s. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

That production was just the beginning of an accomplished professional career that saw him play 325 regular-season games in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Black Hawks and Hartford Whalers.

Lacroix became one of the early standouts of the Flyers, joining the franchise during its inaugural season in 1967. He led Philadelphia in scoring in both the 1968-69 and 1969-70 seasons, helping establish himself as a key offensive presence during the team's formative years.

However, it was in the World Hockey Association (WHA) where Lacroix truly cemented his place in hockey history.

André Lacroix (#12) leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the most prolific players to ever wear a Peterborough Petes uniform. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

Playing seven seasons in the league, he became its all-time leading scorer with 798 points, including 251 goals and 547 assists, in 551 games. He also won two WHA scoring titles, including a remarkable 1974-75 season with the San Diego Mariners, when he recorded 147 points in 78 games.

His 106 assists that season set a professional hockey record at the time, making him just the second player to record at least 100 assists in a single professional season, after Bobby Orr. Wayne Gretzky eventually surpassed the mark with 109 assists in 1980-81.

Lacroix also represented Canada in the 1974 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, recording seven points in eight games. He scored the winning goal in Canada's only victory of the series, a 4-1 decision in Game 2 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.

Following the WHA-NHL merger in 1979, Lacroix returned to the NHL for one final season with the Hartford Whalers before retiring from professional hockey.

Beyond his accomplishments on the ice, the Flyers remembered Lacroix as a beloved teammate with an infectious personality who brought people together and made a lasting impression in the locker room and community. The team also honoured him during its broadcast on Monday night.

André Lacroix, remembered for his remarkable contributions to the Petes and his lasting impact on professional hockey. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

The Petes shared their condolences with Lacroix's family, friends and everyone who knew him during his time in Peterborough and throughout his hockey career.

His legacy lives on in the record books, from his remarkable production as a Pete to his place atop the WHA's all-time scoring list.

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The Petes Are Popping Up in More Places Around Peterborough, with Real Canadian Superstore Now Carrying Team Merchandise

By Scott Arnold

From picking up groceries for the week to finding something for the next game, Peterborough Petes fans now have another place to shop for team merchandise, with a new display at Real Canadian Superstore at Lansdowne Place mall.

Mark Million, Peterborough Petes Director of Merchandise and real canadian superstore manager matt scollard in front of the Petes merchandise display inside the store (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The Peterborough Petes are continuing to expand their presence in the community, making it easier for fans to find their favourite team’s merchandise beyond the store at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The latest addition is Real Canadian Superstore, where customers can find a selection of Petes gear while shopping for their everyday essentials.

For Mark Million, Petes Director of Merchandise and Community Growth, the partnership is a natural fit for a team that takes pride in its community connections.

“Real Canadian Superstore has been a league partner with the OHL for a long time, 10 years in the making,” said Million. “They’re a really great partner for us, so it was natural. It was a natural fit.”

That relationship, combined with the Superstore’s commitment to supporting local, helped bring the idea to life. Store Manager Matt Scollard said the opportunity to carry Petes merchandise was an easy decision.

“Here at the Superstore, we love local. I kind of live for it,” said Scollard. “When you think of local, you think of the Peterborough Petes. So we love being able to carry it.”

The result is a prominent display that customers see as they make their way through the store, featuring a selection of Petes merchandise for fans looking to add a little team spirit to their collection.

Scollard said the response has been fantastic, with customers returning to see what new merchandise is available.

“I’ve actually had the opportunity to speak to some customers that I’ve seen here lots of times,” he said. “They come in every day. They look for new product. It’s been fantastic.”

For the Petes, having merchandise available in a grocery store offers a different way to connect with people throughout Peterborough. While the team store at the Memorial Centre is a destination for fans specifically looking for Petes gear, the Superstore gives customers the chance to discover it as part of their regular shopping routine.

“You can come in, you can get your milk and butter and grab a Petes t-shirt,” said Million.

The display also reflects the team’s broader approach to community involvement, bringing the Petes into more local businesses and making the merchandise accessible to a wider audience.

“We’re a community-based club,” said Million. “Our idea, our philosophy is let’s get out into the community.”

He added that the team is happy to work with local businesses interested in carrying its merchandise, with options ranging from clothing and hats to novelty items and stickers.

“If you are a local retailer, and I say Peterborough and the surrounding area, and if you’ve got any interest in Petes merchandise, we have a ton,” said Million. “We can build something for you.”

Businesses interested in carrying Petes merchandise can contact Million at MMILLION@GoPetesGo.com to start a conversation.

For Scollard, the partnership is another opportunity to bring together two important parts of Peterborough’s identity: supporting local businesses and supporting the community’s hockey team.

“The community is the biggest part of the store,” he said. “Community comes first for the Superstore, and getting the opportunity to tie in the community along with the Petes, it just means so much to us.”

Petes merchandise is now available at Real Canadian Superstore at Lansdowne Place Mall in Peterborough, giving fans another convenient place to find their team gear while supporting a club that continues to find new ways to connect with its community.

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Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival Raises More Than $382,000 for Local Cancer Care

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival has raised $382,518.01 for cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, pushing its 25-year fundraising total past $5.3 million.

organizers of the peterborough dragon boat festival presented the peterborough regional health centre with a massive cheque on tuesday, october 27th, with funds raised from the 2026 peterborough dragon baot festival held on little lake

The donation, presented to the PRHC on Tuesday, follows the festival’s 25th anniversary celebration on Little Lake this past June, which brought together 69 teams and more than 1,340 paddlers. Organizers had set a fundraising goal of $325,018.01 to mark the milestone, but the community went well beyond that target.

The annual event, hosted by the Survivors Abreast Peterborough dragon boat team, supports breast and other cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment at PRHC. The festival is entirely volunteer-run, with sponsors covering event costs so that 100 per cent of pledges can go toward the cause.

“Our story is a story about hope, passion, dedication, community and fun!” said Festival Chair Michelle Thornton. “But in the beginning, it was just a few hopeful and determined breast cancer survivors and their supporters, trying to raise awareness, have fun and make a bit of a difference in someone’s life.”

Over the past quarter-century, that effort has grown into one of Peterborough’s major community fundraisers, helping patients access cancer care closer to home.

“This is a tremendously large fundraiser for a single day event,” Thornton said, thanking the teams, volunteers, sponsors and donors who continue to support the festival. She noted that the funds can help people receive earlier diagnoses, avoid travelling for treatment and remain close to friends and family during difficult times.

The latest proceeds will support the PRHC Foundation’s $70-million Campaign for PRHC, the largest fundraising initiative in the hospital and Foundation’s history. Cancer care is a key priority, with funding from the festival helping PRHC invest in technology for earlier diagnosis and safer, more effective treatment.

Planned investments include interventional radiology ultrasound, contrast-enhanced biopsy technology and an anesthesia machine.

Kawartha Financial Services, the festival’s platinum and presenting sponsor for all 25 years, has helped make the event possible. President Norah McCarthy said the fundraising achievement reflects the community’s commitment to strengthening local healthcare.

PRHC Foundation President and CEO Lesley Heighway also thanked the organizers, Survivors Abreast, paddlers, volunteers, sponsors and donors for helping make compassionate cancer care possible for patients across the region.

Planning for the 26th annual festival will begin soon. The next event is scheduled for June 12th, 2027. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Festival Chair Michelle Thornton at michellethornton.365@gmail.com.

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Peterborough Man Arrested With 11 Theft Charges From Three Retail Stores

A 36-year-old Peterborough man faces multiple charges in connection with nearly a dozen retail theft incidents after an investigation by the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

According to Peterborough Police, during their investigation, which included reviewing calls for service and online reports, officers identified a suspect and requested a warrant. 

At roughly 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Community F.I.R.S.T. officers located the man in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street West area and took him into custody.

The thefts occurred between Aug. 9 and Oct. 25 at three different retail stores. In total, the items were valued at just over $4,400.00.

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000 x11

• Failure to comply with a Probation Order x11

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to remain off the property of two of the businesses involved and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused wass held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Ontario Government Invests Over $290,000 For Peterborough Police to Combat Auto Theft

The Ontario Government has invested $291,996.10 through the Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) Grant Program to help the Peterborough Police Service fight auto theft, announced on Monday.

Through the 2026–27 PAT Grant Program, Ontario is investing an additional $6 million to support 22 police projects across the province, bringing the government’s total investment in the program to $24 million since 2023. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The funding is being used to help maintain the province's downward trend in stolen vehicles, giving police officers more tools and resources to prevent vehicle theft, disrupt criminal networks and protect the community according to Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.

“Auto theft is not just a property crime; it compromises public safety and impacts families across our region,” he said. “By providing the Peterborough Police Service with targeted funding through the PAT Grant Program, our government is ensuring our local police have the specialized technology, equipment, and resources they need to keep thieves out of our driveways and hold organized crime networks accountable.”

The funding supports the Peterborough Police Service’s specialized auto theft enforcement efforts, including the acquisition of advanced technology, surveillance equipment, license plate recognition systems, and enhanced investigative resources to track and prevent vehicle thefts. It will also support public outreach initiatives to educate community members on proactive vehicle protection measures.

“We are very appreciative to be receiving both of these grants from the provincial government.  The positive impact this type of investment will have on the safety in a community like ours cannot be overstated, and we are grateful to the provincial government for their recognition of these efforts and for their support of our municipality,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief. “To be prepared to more effectively respond to auto theft incidents and pass along proactive tips and protection measures to our residents helps increase feelings of safety. The Proceeds of Crime Grant will allow our members to be even more involved with our community. We are excited about developing the programming to support this new mobile community engagement van.”

Additionally, the Peterborough Police Service will receive $243,305.11 over the next three years—allocated at $81,101.70 annually—from the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant for the Community Crime Prevention and Outreach Project.

According to the Ontario Government, the Proceeds of Crime grant is designed to make police and community relationships more accessible by adding a mobile community crime prevention and outreach van. The van will visit neighbourhoods and community events, and be in areas where data show crime has occurred or may occur. 

The Mobile Community Crime Prevention and Outreach (MCCPO) van is not a command post. It is intended to invite community engagement as a high-visibility beacon of public safety and accessible crime prevention information.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Avant-Garden Shop, The Eyrie and Sweet Fern Floral Studio

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

The Avant-Garden Shop is hosting a special event on Nov. 7 at their shop on Sherbrooke Street.

Owners Matthew and Kristin Morgan of the Eyrie Birds of Prey Centre will be there at 11 am for a one-hour demonstration where people can come to meet their team of feathered friends and learn more about some of nature’s most incredible animals! For more information you can call the shop at (705) 743-0068

Sweet Fern Floral Studio is moving from their location on Water Street to a new home at 208 Charlotte St.

They plan to open their Charlotte Street location for business on November 3rd and in the meantime you can still find them at 387 Water St. For more information you can call the studio at (705) 868-7705 or connect on social media.

The Business Excellence Awards took place last week, hosted in the gorgeous Kawartha Downs Events Space with a Cocktail Hour in the Loft.

Attendees enjoyed delicious appetizers from Fyrestoke Catering followed by an unforgettable dinner courtesy of Chemong Lodge. We could not have had such an incredible event without the support of our partners and sponsors and we want to give a huge thank you to Corus Entertainment for their support in helping make the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala an event to remember. For the full list of our partners and the recipients of this year’s awards, you can go to: pkchamber.ca

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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Bulk Water Fill Station Temporarily Out of Service On Wednesday Morning

The 280 Milroy Dr. Bulk Water Fill Station is temporarily out of service on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., announced by the City of Peterborough on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The station is unavailable to all customers during this period for required maintenance.

The City has not announced additional service interruptions.

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Here’s Who Was Elected to Peterborough City Council in the 2026 Municipal Election

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough voters have chosen their representatives for the next term of City Council, with two councillors elected in each of the city’s five wards. Here are the unofficial results from Monday’s municipal election.

peterborough city council will feature five new faces and five returning councillors after the votes were tallied following the municipal election on Monday night (photo by scott arnold)

The results are in for Peterborough’s 2026 municipal election, with voters choosing 10 city councillors to join newly elected Mayor Michael Eamon at City Hall, including five new councillors.

According to unofficial results released by the City of Peterborough, 30,044 ballots were cast out of 74,603 registered electors, representing a voter turnout of 40.27 per cent.

Here’s a look at the results in each ward, including every candidate and the number of votes they received.

Ward 1 – Otonabee

• Lesley Parnell – 2,677 votes (Re-Elected)

• Chris Potter – 2,318 votes (Newly Elected)

• Kevin Duguay – 2,294 votes

• Lucas Graham – 1,580 votes

• Joe Laton-Trickett – 260 votes

Ward 2 – Monaghan

• Matt Crowley – 5,301 votes (Re-Elected)

• AJ Shearer – 2,241 votes (Newly Elected)

• Ashley Flynn – 1,935 votes

• Rose Kitney – 1,197 votes

• Jen Lacey – 1,061 votes

• Aris Metaxakis – 337 votes

Ward 3 – Town

• Alex Bierk – 3,261 votes (Re-Elected)

• Joy Lachica – 3,086 votes (Re-Elected)

• Jenni Cathcart – 2,296 votes

• Nigel Lister – 657 votes

• Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hille – 468 votes

Ward 4 – Ashburnham

• Ashley Bonner – 3,536 votes (Newly Elected)

• Jason Stabler – 3,107 votes (Newly Elected)

• Gary Baldwin – 2,570 votes

• Andrew MacGregor – 1,191 votes

Ward 5 – Northcrest

• Andrew Beamer – 3,765 votes (Re-Elected)

• Charmaine Magumbe – 2,371 votes (Newly Elected)

• Jim Wasson – 1,536 votes

• Gavin Muir – 1,528 votes

• Debbie Halstead – 1,026 votes

• Phil Jolicoeur – 843 votes

• Paul Lawton – 640 votes

• Dennis Nephin – 52 votes

School Board Trustee Results

Voters also selected school board trustees as part of the municipal election. Here are the unofficial results for the boards included in the City of Peterborough’s election results.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

• Shawna Blackwood – 12,283 votes

• Julie Chatten – 11,925 votes

• Jack Henry – 10,984 votes

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board

• Loretta Durst – 1,826 votes

• Braden Leal – 1,309 votes

• Alex Delorey – 1,272 votes

• Christine Haffie – 929 votes

• Jacquelyn Roffey – 823 votes

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• Erik Lapointe – Acclaimed

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• Marcellin Kwilu Mondo – Acclaimed

The results remain unofficial until declared official by the City Clerk.

The new Peterborough City Council will be inaugurated on Thursday, November 19th. Council’s next General Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 30th.

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Michael Eamon Elected Peterborough’s New Mayor, Promises ‘A Better Peterborough Begins Now’

By Scott Arnold

After six months of campaigning, Michael Eamon will become Peterborough’s next mayor, promising to bring change to City Hall, restore civility and accountability, strengthen relationships with the county and turn his plans for the city into action.

Michael eamon hugs his wife jennine moments after it was announced he was elected mayor for the city of peterborough (photo by Scott Arnold).

Michael Eamon will be Peterborough’s next mayor after winning Monday’s municipal election with 10,867 votes, finishing ahead of Neil Morton, who received 7,372 votes, in unofficial results released by the City of Peterborough.

Eamon’s victory brings a new mayor to City Hall after a six-month campaign built around the need for change, better cooperation and a renewed focus on the people and organizations working to make Peterborough a better place to live.

Michael eamon humbly waves to the crowd of supporters at market hall on monday night as he took to the stage for his speech (photo by scott arnold)

Speaking to supporters after the results came in, Eamon made it clear that he sees the election as more than a personal victory.

“In my mind, this has not been, never been, a campaign of one, but a movement of many, coming together for a better Peterborough,” he said.

Eamon also paid tribute to the six other mayoral candidates, acknowledging the personal sacrifices that come with running for office and thanking them for putting forward their ideas for the community.

He specifically recognized Keith Riel for his 16 years of service to the City of Peterborough.

But with the campaign over, Eamon said the focus now has to shift to getting things done.

“It is now time to transform plans into action, goodwill into good governance, to bring back civility to Council, accountability to City operations and, in doing so, prosperity to all of us,” he said.

During his speech, michael eamon was quick to centre out his campaign team and family for helping him get to this point (photo by scott arnold)

A Promise To Bring Change To City Hall

Eamon has spent more than 30 years working in government in various roles, but becoming mayor represents a new chapter in that career.

Asked how it felt to win, he described the experience as “almost like an out-of-body experience,” while emphasizing the responsibility that comes with the result.

“It was also wonderful and such a deep honour to have the trust of the citizens of the city,” he said.

Eamon says one of his first priorities will be to establish a working relationship with the City’s chief administrative officer (CAO) and ensure staff and council are working toward common goals.

“We need to have a kind of a connection with council. We need to bring back in this idea that we're working together,” he said.

“A spirit of openness and also a spirit of public service needs to return to the city and permeate all levels of the city.”

He also intends to set a different tone around the council table, describing his goal as a more civil and productive approach to governing.

As mayor, Eamon said he wants to act as a team leader while recognizing that the mayor is “first amongst equals.”

He also plans to reach out to the other mayoral candidates, whether they won or lost, to find ways to work together.

“I've built this whole campaign on bringing people together and that's not going to stop,” he said.

“We can only move forward together if we truly are together.”

Eamon believes that bringing people together will be essential to making progress on the challenges facing the city.

Michael Eamon went off script and spoke from the heart during his campaign speech on monday night at market hall (photo by scott arnold)

Homelessness, Downtown Wellness And Economic Growth

During his victory speech, Eamon said residents can expect updates in the coming weeks about his proposed mayoral task forces, including those focused on homelessness and wellness in the downtown.

He has also committed to working on both immediate priorities and longer-term strategies for the city.

In his media scrum following the speech, Eamon identified the relationship between the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County as one of the biggest obstacles to making progress on jobs and investment.

“I think we need to put out that olive branch,” he said.

Eamon wants the city and county to work more closely on tourism, economic development, environmental policy, social services and development lands.

“We need to look at a whole new deal with the county,” he said.

He acknowledged that residents may be skeptical after hearing similar promises before, but said he believes progress can begin through consistent, ongoing work.

“We need to start change, but it has to be persistent change,” he said.

Eamon also identified collaboration with major local employers, including Trent University, Fleming College and Peterborough Regional Health Centre, as an early priority.

Looking further ahead, he wants to build what he described as the “missing middle” of industrial development that Peterborough needs to support economic growth.

His plans are laid out in a series of four-year priorities published during the campaign. He says the coming weeks will bring more information about how those commitments will move forward as he transitions into City Hall.

Mchael eamon gets a hugs from his family after coming off the stage at market hall on election night (photo by scott arnold)

‘A Better Peterborough Begins Now’

For Eamon, election night was also a chance to recognize the people who helped him reach this point.

He thanked his campaign team, singling out campaign manager Kathryn Matheson for her work, and spoke about the friendships and shared effort that developed over the six-month campaign.

He also offered an emotional thank-you to his wife, Jennine, and their two sons, Sam and Will, for their support.

“I am so fortunate for your unconditional love, Jennine,” he said. “I could not have run this campaign without your support, without the support of the boys.”

With the results decided, Eamon said he feels energized to begin the work ahead and will be a full-time mayor, stepping away from his position at Traill College at Trent University.

“You have placed your trust in me. I promise you that is something that I will not take for granted,” he said.

“A better Peterborough begins now.”

The City of Peterborough reported 30,044 ballots cast out of 74,603 registered electors, for an unofficial voter turnout of 40.27 per cent.

Eamon received 10,867 votes, followed by Morton with 7,372, Keith Riel with 5,990, Rebecca Schillemat with 2,526, Jacob Méthot with 1,112, Brian Lumsden with 1,106 and Rob Hailman with 800.

The results remain unofficial until declared official by the City Clerk.

Peterborough City Council’s inauguration meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, with its next General Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 30th.

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Peterborough Municipal Election Tracker 2026 (FINAL POLLS)

UPDATED: 10:57 p.m. 26/10/26

As Peterborough’s municipal election day approaches, PTBOCanada has provided updates on the Mayoral and Councillor races.

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The current results, as of 10:00 p.m., are from the City of Peterborough election tracker and are fully counted.

Each Ward has two Councillor positions.

The following are the unofficial election results:

Office of Mayor

• Michael Eamon: 10,867 (36.5%)(LEADING)

• Neil Morton: 7,372 (24.8%)

• Keith Riel: 5,990 (20.1%)

• Rebecca Schillemat: 2,526 (8.5%)

• Jacob Méthot: 1,112 (3.7%)

• Brian Lumsden: 1,106 (3.7%)

• Rob Hailman: 800 (2.7%)

Ward 1 - Otonabee

• Lesley Parnell: 2,677 (29.3%)
  LEADING

• Chris Potter: 2,318 (25.4%) LEADING

• Kevin Duguay: 2,294 (25.1%)

• Lucas Graham: 1,580 (17.3%)

• Joe Laton-Trickett: 260 (2.8%)

• Jessica Correa: Withdrawn

• Noella Koshul: Withdrawn

Ward 2 - Monaghan

• Matt Crowley: 5,301 (43.9%) LEADING

• AJ Shearer: 2,241 (18.6%) LEADING

• Ashley Flynn: 1,935 (16.0%)

• Rose Kitney: 1,197 (9.9%)

• Jen Lacey: 1,061 (8.8%)

• Aris Metaxakis: 337 (2.8%)

Ward 3 - Town

• Alex Bierk: 3,261 (33.4%) LEADING

• Joy Lachica: 3,086 (31.6%) LEADING

• Jenni Cathcart: 2,296 (23.5%)

• Nigel Lister: 657 (6.7%)

• Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hille: 468 (4.8%)

Ward 4 - Ashburnham

• Ashley Bonner: 3,536 (34.0%) LEADING

• Jason Stabler: 3,107 (29.9%) LEADING

• Gary Baldwin: 2,570 (24.7%)

• Andrew MacGregor: 1,191 (11.4%)

Ward 5 - Northcrest

• Andrew Beamer: 3,765 (32.0%) LEADING

• Charmaine Magumbe: 2,371 (20.2%) LEADING

• Jim Wasson: 1,536 (13.1%)

• Gavin Muir: 1,538 (13.0%)

• Debbie Halstead: 1,026 (8.7%)

• Phil Jolicoeur: 843 (7.2%)

• Paul Lawton: 640 (5.4%)

• Dennis Nephin: 52 (0.4%)

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