Peter Handley

Peter Handley has dedicated over 50 years to preserving North Bay’s history. Peter served 26 years with the Municipal Heritage Committee (19 of those as chair) and 27 years on the Public Library Board. He organized Heritage Week events, plaque unveilings and created a local history podcast based on over 60 interviews he conducted. Peter also donated his collection of artifacts to the North Bay Museum, ensuring that the city’s stories endure. Retiring from volunteer work at 89, Peter has contributed significantly to the record of Northern Ontario’s rich history.