Arthur is making our Twitch livestream debut on April 1st, 2021, at 8:00pm with our First Annual Fundraiser and Telethon! Over the upcoming days, we are aiming to hit our 2021 fundraising goal of $10,000.
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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.
The Peterborough Police Service remained adamant on their previous budget ask of $29.1M for 2023 after Council asked new Police Chief Stuart Betts to provide input two weeks prior. The budget outlines 11 new positions meant to address growing concerns within the service.
Peterborough Petes teammates and Canadian World Junior gold medalists were recognized by Mayor Jeff Leal and City Council on Monday January 23rd, 2023.
Alyssa Triano reviews Love in the Time of Fentanyl, a documentary showing at the ReFrame Film Festival 2023 featuring the first safe injection site in Vancouver.
Bethan Bates' review of Maia Kenworthy and Elena Sánchez Bellot's 2022 documentary on Extinction Rebellion. The film is featured in the 2023 ReFrame Film Festival lineup.
Councillor Kieth Riel moved to defer the allotment of $1M in funding for the project for one year at a Finance Committee meeting on January 17th. Councillors discussed their shared frustration at the lack of viable tenants but ultimately voted to provide the funds as planned.
Spending for Peterborough Transit will remain at 2022 levels until Council receives a report on transit in March following a motion which passed 9-2 on January 17th. The motion was passed despite warnings from City Staff that the move would result in a reduction in service and likely cost some workers and drivers their jobs.
Supporters of the Drag Queen Story Time hosted by Betty Baker gathered outside of the Peterborough Public Library on January 14th, 2023. Also present was a small number of protesters who oppose the event.
