MUNICIPAL ELECTION: As this fall’s municipal election looms closer, 28 candidates are on the campaign trail in pursuit of one of 10 ward seats

MUNICIPAL ELECTION: As this fall’s municipal election looms closer, 28 candidates are on the campaign trail in pursuit of one of 10 ward seats

With 10 Peterborough ward seats up for grabs and 28 candidates campaigning to fill those seats, this October’s municipal election will see more city council hopefuls come away disappointed than elated. With the nomination period now closed, the field for all five city ward races is set with seven current councillors seeking a return to city hall. With current councillor Keith Riel seeking election as mayor, three new faces in the council chamber…