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Peterborough City Council Presented With 2025 Draft Budget
By
Evan Robins
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Despite Council's August directive to plan a budget at a 5% tax rate, the Draft Budget presented by Richard Freymond at Monday night's meeting sported a 7.8% tax rate inflated by unexpected operating costs and increased Police budget asks.
Sporting Sketches of a Pickleball Town
By
James Cullingham
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Humorist Stephen Leacock would find no shortage of fodder in the City of Peterborough's devotion to Pickleball, writes community member James Cullingham.
Council votes to urge Feds and Province to consider local economic impact of Fleming College cuts
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Peterborough City Council voted for a final time to call on the federal and provincial governments to increase their support for college boards to prevent cuts to programs on offer. The motion comes as Fleming College’s board has voted to cut 29 programs across its two campuses.
Meeting Between Trent Senior Administration and Mayor Leal "Productive" Concerning Cleantech CommonsMeeting Between Trent Senior Administration and Mayor Leal "Productive" Concerning Cleantech Commons
Meeting Between Trent Senior Administration and Mayor Leal "Productive" Concerning Cleantech Commons
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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January 27, 2023
No Immediate Action on the Homelessness Crisis as City Council Meets for the First TimeNo Immediate Action on the Homelessness Crisis as City Council Meets for the First Time
No Immediate Action on the Homelessness Crisis as City Council Meets for the First Time
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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December 7, 2022
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Issue 7
April 15, 2024
With Issue 7 we bring an end to the 58th volume of this fair publication and what a year it was! This edition includes the culmination of a month's long investigation into the working conditions of dons at Trent alongside local news, arts, and events coverage. In addition, we mark the hallowed return of Alfred for the second year running. Newsflash: We've gotten worse. Reader discretion is strongly advised!
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April 15, 2024
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Peterborough Politics Podcast
Peterborough Politics PodcastEpisode 3: Don't Have a CAO, Man
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
 &
Danny Taro
We're back at it again like clockwork for Episode 2 of the Peterborough Politics Podcast. This week we delved into the latest city council meeting, specifically the deferral to add stronger language surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to the community safety and well-being plan and exciting Waste Management changes.
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