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“An Extremely Extraordinary Situation”: the Fight for a 5% Tax Rate Drags on at City Hall
By
Evan Robins
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What promised to be a short meeting of Peterborough City Council found itself dragged into unforeseen deliberations on Monday August 28th, as the recommended tax rate increases for the upcoming 2024 budget once again became a topic of debate.
Arthur's Complete Guide to Tax Rate Increases and the Implications for You
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Abbigale Kernya
Arthur staff were there on the ground during the seven hours of budget presentations in order to ensure we could bring to our readers the highlights and implications of Council’s decision to move on a budget guideline and what it could mean for you and the future of this City.
Council Sets Tax Increase Guideline for 2024 Budget
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
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.
“We Know Nothing:” Council Receives Staff Report on Remediation Measures at GE Factory Site“We Know Nothing:” Council Receives Staff Report on Remediation Measures at GE Factory Site
“We Know Nothing:” Council Receives Staff Report on Remediation Measures at GE Factory Site
Louanne Morin
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February 20, 2026
Council to Decline Heritage Designations for BWXT Buildings on GE SiteCouncil to Decline Heritage Designations for BWXT Buildings on GE Site
Council to Decline Heritage Designations for BWXT Buildings on GE Site
Louanne Morin
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February 18, 2026
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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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Issue 6
March 27, 2024
Issue 6 is your one stop shop to all the hot goss going on at Trent! TCSA VP resignation? Leo saying a swear? Another questionable election? You got it and it's all here alongside local news, arts, and culture from around Peterborough/Nogojiwanong!
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Volume 58, Issue 4
January 22, 2024
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Radio Free ArthurS2E19: Fear & Loathing at the Budget Meeting ft. Rob Hailman
Produced by
Abbigale Kernya
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Evan Robins
Following a six-hour city council meeting for the ages, the editors invite man of many hats, Arthur hate reader, business manager, policy wonk, and professional "Just Some Guy," Rob Hailman to talk about Monday night's budget-related debate, and coun. Alex Bierk and Keith Riel's Notice of Motion to establish a second emergency shelter sp
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