"So much for democracy": Bonnerworth Redevelopment Goes Ahead While Resident and Councillor Concerns Remain
The Bonnerworth Park redevelopment was once again on the agenda at Peterborough City Council due to a motion brought forward by Town Ward Councillor Joy Lachica which asked once more for Council to be given final approval for the new park which includes a renovated skate park, a pump bike track, and—perhaps most infamously—16 pickleball courts. 
Come One Come All: Meet The Creators Behind Peterborough’s Creampie Cafe
Peterborough has a rich and booming population of bookstores, all of which bring something unique and different to this city. None, however, specialize in sex—until now. As a self-proclaimed “smutty bookstore” with nearly a thousand followers online, the Creampie Cafe specializes in sexy, erotic, literature. Though there is no brick and mortar store just yet, the Creampie Cafe have already cemented themselves in Peterborough’s book market with their unique and fast growing online presence. 
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Heritage Preservation and Bonnerworth Redevelopment Subjects of Upcoming Motions at City HallHeritage Preservation and Bonnerworth Redevelopment Subjects of Upcoming Motions at City Hall
Heritage Preservation and Bonnerworth Redevelopment Subjects of Upcoming Motions at City Hall
Council will debate two Notices of Motion on May 13th with one re-opening the contentious Bonnerworth redevelopment project in the interests of greater transparency and Council oversight.
Fleming College Students Speak Out Against Recent Program SuspensionsFleming College Students Speak Out Against Recent Program Suspensions
Fleming College Students Speak Out Against Recent Program Suspensions
On May 7th, students from Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay presented a deputation at the City of Kawartha Lakes Committee Meeting of the Whole to urge council to “look for a resolution to keep these important programs at the college’s Lindsay-based Frost Campus, and for the public to put pressure on the college for a reversal of their decision.”
Drag Queen Kyne Santos Presents "Math in Drag" at Take Cover BooksDrag Queen Kyne Santos Presents "Math in Drag" at Take Cover Books
Drag Queen Kyne Santos Presents "Math in Drag" at Take Cover Books
Journalist Abbigail Lewis-Maher covers Canadian Drag Queen, Kyne Santos, on their book tour at Take Cover Books on April 8th to talk about the story behind recently released book "Math in Drag".
“We’re All Here Because We Love This Place”: Sadleir House Meets for Annual General Meeting“We’re All Here Because We Love This Place”: Sadleir House Meets for Annual General Meeting
“We’re All Here Because We Love This Place”: Sadleir House Meets for Annual General Meeting
The AGM comes at a time of conflict between Sadleir House and OPIRG Peterborough, which brought forward conversations around a need to improve community consultation outside of the board during the AGM, and bettering relationships within the House.
OPIRG Peterborough Holds Emergency Public Forum on Future of the Free Market ProgramOPIRG Peterborough Holds Emergency Public Forum on Future of the Free Market Program
OPIRG Peterborough Holds Emergency Public Forum on Future of the Free Market Program
The Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) Peterborough chapter called a public meeting on April 25th at Emmanuel United Church on George Street to discuss concerns regarding what they defined as a “conflict” with the Peter Robinson Community and Student Association (PRCSA)—the non-profit organization which operates Sadleir House—over allocation of office and storage space.
Canada Day Parade To Proceed for 2024 Pending Council RatificationCanada Day Parade To Proceed for 2024 Pending Council Ratification
Canada Day Parade To Proceed for 2024 Pending Council Ratification
Peterborough City Councillors have rejected City Staff’s suggestion of scrapping the City’s Canada Day Parade in favour of re-investing the $20,000 cost into other festivities on the holiday. Councillors also gave preliminary approval to designating the J.J. Turner building on King Street as a heritage site and two housing developments in the City's West End.
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