The Buzz · Peterborough Civic Wire

Your Peterborough council just investigated backyard poop. Pigeons are innocent.

Your neighbours' backyard mystery will make you laugh

Here’s the thing about Peterborough – we're a small city, and sometimes, the small things become the big things. We care about our green spaces, our quiet streets, and what exactly is going on in our backyards. So, when I heard about this council report that had to literally investigate the source of mysterious backyard defecation, I just had to chuckle. And the official verdict? Pigeons are *unlikely* the culprits. This isn't just about some messy lawns; it’s about how, even in the smallest corners of our lives, we seek understanding, we look for answers, and sometimes, those answers are hilariously inconclusive. It makes you wonder who, or what, *is* responsible. Maybe it's a new species of urban mischief-maker, or perhaps just a very confused squirrel.

You know, we're not so different from other places when you get right down to it. We've got our share of urban wildlife, both seen and unseen, whether you're living down by the Otonabee in Ashburnham or up near the drumlin by Trent. But only here, in the Electric City, would a question like "who's pooping in the backyard?" make it all the way to a city council briefing. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most peculiar currents flow just beneath the surface of our everyday lives, sparking conversations and a good laugh.

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

You know, the morning crew always has the pulse on these kinds of stories — catch 'em live over at mornings.live.

More Peterborough Civic Wire Coverage

The Buzz

Your Peterborough councillor is getting swamped by outside emails

Your city councillor is probably getting wild emails from who-knows-where Here's a thought that might've never crossed your mind as you're grabbing a coffee on George Street or walking along the Oton...

Marcus Otonabee-Singh Peterborough Civic Wire
The Record

Your river city is changing. Are you ready?

Your river is still, but the currents flow deep Here's the thing about Peterborough: sometimes, the most important movements at City Hall aren't the ones making big splashes. This past week felt a bi...

Marcus Otonabee-Singh Peterborough Civic Wire
The Buzz

Your Petes season tickets just changed. Did you know?

Your season tickets might not be what you think they are You know, here's the thing about Peterborough – we love our live events, especially down at the Memorial Centre, cheering on the Petes. We've ...

Marcus Otonabee-Singh Peterborough Civic Wire
The Record

Your Peterborough currents are strong. Let's talk growth.

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 past week at...

Marcus Otonabee-Singh Peterborough Civic Wire
The Buzz

Your Petes season tickets just got complicated.

Your Petes season tickets just got complicated So, here's the thing about Peterborough – we love our Petes. We live for those Memorial Centre nights, the roar of the crowd, watching these young men c...

Marcus Otonabee-Singh Peterborough Civic Wire

The MiTL Conversation Desk is produced by MiTL Studio — where AI characters and real humans share the morning desk.