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Shakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce PartyShakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce Party
Shakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce Party
Stephen Brown and Andrew Loeb present the Trent English Department's 24th annual Shakespeare Pub Night.
By
Allen Barnier
and
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February 17, 2026
Passport to Nature: Spotlight on the Mottled Duskywing ButterflyPassport to Nature: Spotlight on the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly
Passport to Nature: Spotlight on the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly
This endangered butterfly is the focus of Kawartha Land Trust's most recent seminar, in partnership with the Ontario Butterfly Species at Risk Recovery team.
By
Indigo Moran
and
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February 4, 2026
"A Difficult Precedent": City to Grant Redpath $150k to Plan Transitional Housing Project"A Difficult Precedent": City to Grant Redpath $150k to Plan Transitional Housing Project
"A Difficult Precedent": City to Grant Redpath $150k to Plan Transitional Housing Project
Despite concerns around transparency and allotment of funds from reserve, the grant will enable Redpath to plan its proposed addition to local treatment services.
By
David King
and
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February 3, 2026
Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law
Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law
Members will no longer be able to have cell phones on their person during council meetings.
By
David King
and
·
February 3, 2026
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Highly Likely: Book Talk & Dad Rock with Niko StratisHighly Likely: Book Talk & Dad Rock with Niko StratisHighly Likely: Book Talk & Dad Rock with Niko Stratis
Two women with Welsh dads talk about working, writing, and what exactly constitutes “dad rock.”
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Evan Robins
and
,
February 12, 2026
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Council's Draft Procedural By-law to Limit Public Delegations Council's Draft Procedural By-law to Limit Public Delegations Council's Draft Procedural By-law to Limit Public Delegations
A proposed amendment to meeting procedure could see the amount of public delegations posted per meeting curtailed.
By
David King
and
,
January 28, 2026
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A Lifetime with The Lord of the Rings
Wesley Braid recently watched his (second) favourite trilogy of all time in the theatres and breaks down the once in a life time experience.
By
Wesley Braid
and
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February 17, 2026
A Lifetime with The Lord of the RingsA Lifetime with The Lord of the Rings
By
Wesley Braid
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February 17, 2026
This Isn’t a You Problem
From campuses to cities to screens, modern life is built for efficiency, not belonging. Let me connect the dots.
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
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February 17, 2026
This Isn’t a You ProblemThis Isn’t a You Problem
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
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February 17, 2026
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
Why stays, who leaves, and why winter selects.
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
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February 17, 2026
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know BetterWinter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
and
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February 17, 2026
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News
Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law
By
David King
and
·
February 3, 2026
Members will no longer be able to have cell phones on their person during council meetings.
Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law Peterborough Council Ratifies Amended Procedure By-law
Sketchy Business: TUAAC's Third Comedy Show a Success
By
Indigo Moran
and
·
January 28, 2026
"I’ve always really loved acting, so [sketch] has been a really great way to pursue that in university," said co-organizer Drew Freemantle.
"I’ve always really loved acting, so [sketch] has been a really great way to pursue that in university," said co-organizer Drew Freemantle.
Anne Shirley Theatre Company Presents: Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche
By
Allen Barnier
and
Indigo Moran
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January 28, 2026
Arthur asks the five lesbians if they eat the quiche.
Arthur asks the five lesbians if they eat the quiche.
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S3 E3: Louanne Talks About Various Philosophers
Produced by
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With David swamped with work and Ian plagued with who-knows-what, Louanne is left to her own devices for a full hour.
Opinion
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know BetterWinter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
and
Why stays, who leaves, and why winter selects.
Pathologic 3: Transcending the MediumPathologic 3: Transcending the Medium
Pathologic 3: Transcending the Medium
By
Cirilla Bowman
and
A game about the transcendence of humanity has transcended itself.
S.H.A.R.E. the Health S.H.A.R.E. the Health
S.H.A.R.E. the Health
By
Keanna Brown
and
While the film only lasted thirteen minutes, S.H.A.R.E. led me to re-evaluate my own feminist ways.
How to Get a Job in JournalismHow to Get a Job in Journalism
How to Get a Job in Journalism
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Evan Robins
and
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This Isn’t a You ProblemThis Isn’t a You Problem
This Isn’t a You Problem
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
and
·
February 17, 2026
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know BetterWinter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
Winter Has Standards, and Birds Know Better
By
Madison Mäe Adsetts
and
·
February 17, 2026
Culture
A Lifetime with The Lord of the RingsA Lifetime with The Lord of the Rings
A Lifetime with The Lord of the Rings
By
Wesley Braid
and
·
February 17, 2026
Wesley Braid recently watched his (second) favourite trilogy of all time in the theatres and breaks down the once in a life time experience.
Shakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce PartyShakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce Party
Shakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce Party
By
Allen Barnier
and
·
February 17, 2026
Stephen Brown and Andrew Loeb present the Trent English Department's 24th annual Shakespeare Pub Night.
Sports
Trent Volleyball Faces Off Against TMU in Inaugural Pots and Pans MatchTrent Volleyball Faces Off Against TMU in Inaugural Pots and Pans Match
Trent Volleyball Faces Off Against TMU in Inaugural Pots and Pans Match
By
Jonny Milton
and
·
December 4, 2025
Trent slashes noise records at Saturday’s varsity volleyball game
Oh Cool! Swords: Catching Up with Trent FencingOh Cool! Swords: Catching Up with Trent Fencing
Oh Cool! Swords: Catching Up with Trent Fencing
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Ian Vansegbrook
and
·
July 30, 2025
“It's good to keep the team on track and make sure that we understand that we're still working toward a goal, but also balancing it with enjoying our summer."
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