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“A Gut Punch to the Community”: City of Kawartha Lakes Calls For Government Support Following Fleming Program Suspensions
By
Abbigale Kernya
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On May 21, nearly a month after Fleming College President Maureen Adamson announced the suspension of 29 programs—16 of which operates out of the Frost Campus in Lindsay—the City of Kawartha Lakes passed a resolution urging Provincial and Federal Governments' support in an effort to bring attention to the college program suspensions.
"So much for democracy": Bonnerworth Redevelopment Goes Ahead While Resident and Councillor Concerns Remain
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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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. 
Canada Day Parade To Proceed for 2024 Pending Council Ratification
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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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.
Council Adopts 2026 Budget with 6.56% Tax IncreaseCouncil Adopts 2026 Budget with 6.56% Tax Increase
Council Adopts 2026 Budget with 6.56% Tax Increase
Louanne Morin
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December 9, 2025
City Council Votes in Support of Cohousing Development Project, Against Condo Conversions PlansCity Council Votes in Support of Cohousing Development Project, Against Condo Conversions Plans
City Council Votes in Support of Cohousing Development Project, Against Condo Conversions Plans
Louanne Morin
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December 3, 2025
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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 1
September 26, 2023
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Radio Free ArthurS2E19: Fear & Loathing at the Budget Meeting ft. Rob Hailman
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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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