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The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) Board of Directors is excited to announce a transformational donation from the Remembering Otto and Marie Pick Charitable Foundation that spearheaded the final construction of apartments for residential tenants at The Mount Community Centre. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, a dedication celebration will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Austin Doran Hall at The Mount Community Centre. “We were deeply humbl

96% of people over 45 say they want to age in place. Most believe the support services needed won’t be there for them. Age friendly communities are supposed to be ones where health and community services are available to them. The editorial poses the question “But are they?”

The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) is supporting the new Community Planning Permit By-law, which will replace the City of Peterborough’s present Zoning By-law.

As a community we have identified the need for safe and affordable housing. And here’s who have underscored the need for it and why The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) is playing a pivotal role in making this a better community.

As of Dec. 1, the Mount Community Centre has purchased the Village on Argyle to transform it into a non-profit community hub that addresses food insecurity and provide affordable housing.

By Dawn Berry-Merriam • Mount board member • Social and community planner As a community, we have identified the need for safe and affordable housing. The Mount Community Centre plays a pivotal role in providing this service. Who says that the Mount is doing important things? The documents listed below reinforce that we are going in the right direction: 1. The United Way of Peterborough's Housing is Fundamental Report for 2023 documented that the vacancy rate for this communi

We are very fortunate that a generous family foundation donated a significant gift that allowed us to build 11 new apartments that will be ready to welcome tenants in early 2025. While change brings its challenges, it also affords new opportunities. We are excited about the intended growth of programs, services and housing stock that is both sustainable and meeting the community's needs.

​The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) has made a lasting difference in the community and this initiative is no exception. On Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 pm, community members joined together to recognize Sister Veronica O’Reilly for her inspiration, commitment and support and to dedicate the gardens at The Mount Community Centre in her memory. A large rock, donated and installed, prior to the pandemic, by the Young family of Robert Young Construction Ltd., was placed in th