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Council Debates Potential Heritage Listings at Monday Night Council Meeting

March 18, 2025

In a meeting the bulk of whose agenda was approved on consent, Otonabee Ward councilor Lesley Parnell singled out Heritage Register listings as an item of interest, moving to remove three properties from a list of 56 presented to council for heritage designation out of fear that designation might impede potential development interests.

Friends of Bonnerworth Park Announce Change of Direction, Talk Finances at First Official Meeting as Incorporated Not-For-Profit

David King

March 10, 2025

After months of promises, Friends of Bonnerworth Park again failed to deliver clarity to concerned residents at their first meeting March 7th. Despite retooling themselves after a failure to file an injunction in November of last year, the incorporation presented a new logistical direction and convoluted financials.

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TCSA Semi-Annual General Meeting Sees Announcement of Two New Positions, High Profits in 2024

Willow Latella

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Louanne Morin

February 23, 2025

Record Setting Win for Trent Men's Volleyball Team

Ian Vansegbrook

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February 4, 2025

The Future Feminine: Vivek Shraya Visits Trent to Speak and Perform for 29th Annual Margaret Laurence Lecture Series

David King

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January 28, 2025

TCSA Announces Renewal of Transit Link for One Year Only, Upcoming Election Schedule

Louanne Morin

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January 27, 2025

Trent Board of Governors Projects “Reductions” for Coming Year Following $12 Million Tuition Loss

Evan Robins

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December 9, 2024

Gather Yourself as Best as You Can, or, An End to the TCSA Elections Saga

Louanne Morin

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November 12, 2024

Arthur at the Polls: Dave Smith Wins Big

Ian Vansegbrook

March 3, 2025

In the first installment of Arthur's multi-part election night coverage, Ian Elliott Vansegbrook covers Dave Smith's triumphant election night rally, and also gets slightly in trouble. Read all about a night filled with small sandwiches, seniors, and socializing, mixed in with long bouts of standing around.

On-Campus Polling Plagued by Misinformation from Trent, TCSA

David King

February 27, 2025

Many Trent University students residing on campus were left unsure where they could vote after posts from the Peterborough YNDP alleged some would be ineligible for an on-campus polling station promoted by the university and the TCSA. Further investigation by Arthur revealed widespread misinformation about student voter eligibility, which was proliferated by Trent, the TCSA, and YNDP.

Brock Mission Development Project Goes Forth in Spite of Backlash from Community and City Council

Louanne Morin

February 26, 2025

Peterborough City Council pushes forth the construction of the Chemong Road Brock Mission affordable housing complex, despite protests from Councillors and neighbors.

TCSA Semi-Annual General Meeting Sees Announcement of Two New Positions, High Profits in 2024

Willow Latella

February 23, 2025

The TCSA's February 12th Semi-Annual General Meeting saw the presentation of the 2024-2025 Financial Statements, including high profits everywhere but the General Fund, and the announcement of two new positions.

PHOTOS: Peterborough Public Library Opens Miskin Law Community Centre Branch

David King

February 20, 2025

On February 18th, the Peterborough Public Library opened its new branch in the Miskin Law Community Centre (MLCC). With 10,000 new books, the MLCC branch boasts a youth-oriented focus, and a bright new space for those in the City's South-end.

Council Talks Tariffs, Housing, Take Shots at Dave Smith After Hours in Closed Session

Evan Robins

February 19, 2025

After spending hours in a private closed session, councilors used Tuesday's general committee meeting to talk housing development, the pending incorporation of the Peterborough water utility, and to take shots at President Donald Trump and MPP Dave Smith.

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