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Council Gives Unanimous Support for Provincial Anti-Harassment Legislation Aimed at Municipal Leaders
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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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At a General Committee meeting on March 6th, Peterborough Councillors gave their unanimous support to a motion brought forth by Town Ward Councillor, Alex Bierk, to write a letter of support for a provincial private members bill known as Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. 
Meeting Between Trent Senior Administration and Mayor Leal "Productive" Concerning Cleantech Commons
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Meetings regarding Cleantech Commons between the City of Peterborough and Trent University have resumed under the the City's new Mayor and Council. Both parties told Arthur that the meetings were "productive" but also preliminary.
No Immediate Action on the Homelessness Crisis as City Council Meets for the First Time
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Peterborough's new City Council met for the first time on Monday December 5th. Over the course of three hours, multiple motions for immediate action to be taken on the homelessness crisis were struck down before the promise of a report from City Staff was approved with only Councillor Lesley Parnell voting against.
Council votes to urge Feds and Province to consider local economic impact of Fleming College cuts Council votes to urge Feds and Province to consider local economic impact of Fleming College cuts
Council votes to urge Feds and Province to consider local economic impact of Fleming College cuts
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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June 25, 2024
Save Bonnerworth Park Group Gathers Again Following Release of Lawyer's Letter to CitySave Bonnerworth Park Group Gathers Again Following Release of Lawyer's Letter to City
Save Bonnerworth Park Group Gathers Again Following Release of Lawyer's Letter to City
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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June 25, 2024
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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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Volume 58, Issue 7
April 15, 2024
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Peterborough Politics Podcast
Peterborough Politics PodcastEpisode 9: Bierk du Soleil (ft. Councillor Alex Bierk & Chad)
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Danny Taro
This episode features City Councilor Alex Bierk and his friend Chad. We also had the chance to recount a couple of Peterborough headlines that caught our eye. The Parkway is finally dead (or is it?), Federal Workers are on strike, and Dave Smith has joined Michelle Ferreri on Russia's Foreign Ministry's list of banned Canadians.
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