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Peterborough's calm surface hides a strong current at City Hall

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## Your City Hall currents are flowing strong

Here's the thing about Peterborough: even when the big headlines aren't splashing, the undercurrents are always shaping our shared future. This week at City Hall, it felt a lot like watching the river on a calm day – you know it’s moving, but the real power is just beneath the surface.

We've been tracking a steady flow of development permits, which is always an interesting barometer for where the city is heading. It’s not just about buildings; it’s about how we’re growing, where we’re making space, and what that means for the flow of daily life from Jackson Park to the East City.

But then, as always, the weather reminded us who's really in charge. We saw some significant alerts come through, a reminder that we live by this water, and sometimes the water lets us know who's boss. It’s a good moment to reflect on our relationship with the land and the Nanabush water spirit.

This is the Electric City — small town, big current. Let's go.

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