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Food Not Bombs Continues to Operate in Protest of City By-Law
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Two weeks after being told they would need a permit to continue handing out free food to the community, the Peterborough chapter of Food Not Bombs gathered again—as they have for over 18 years—at Confederation Park in defiance of the City’s threats to shut them down. This time, volunteers received warning that next week there would be no warning prior to police intervention.
Peterborough Transit Union Could Strike as City Negotiations Prove Fruitless
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Peterborough Transit could face interruptions as soon as mid-November according to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 1320, Cory MacLeod after the City reportedly did not show up prepared for a recent contract negotiation meeting. 
Council Sets Tax Increase Guideline for 2024 Budget
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Following seven hours of meetings, Council passed a motion to recommend a range for Staff of 4.5%-5.5% which passed 9-2 with Councillors Keith Riel and Dave Haacke voting against. The decision will be ratified at the next Council meeting on August 28th.
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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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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