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Integrity Commissioner Could Weigh in on Mayor Jeff Leal's Threats
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Arthur has learned that at least one complaint has been made to Peterborough’s Integrity Commissioner, Guy Giorno, concerning Mayor Jeff Leal following the City Council general committee meeting on April 2nd during which Leal made threatening remarks toward Town Ward Councillor Alex Bierk.
Food Not Bombs Recieves Second Trespass Notice in Two Weeks as Meals Continue to be Served
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Gardaworld officers hired by the City of Peterborough once again served a trespass notice to the volunteers of Food Not Bombs on Monday evening (April 1). This is the second time in two weeks that the volunteers and community members who comprise the Peterborough chapter of the international mutual aid movement have been served with a trespass notice.Just like the week before, meals continued to be served.
“We are trying to stop the cycle”: Peterborough’s Modular Housing Units First Six Months are a Success
By
Abbigale Kernya
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During the General Committee meeting on the evening of March 11th, Homelessness and Data Program Manager, Jocelyn Blazey, along with the Modular Community Project Manager, Jessica Penner, offered a six month update on the Modular Bridge Housing units which opened in November of last year.
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 7
April 15, 2024
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Podcast
Peterborough Politics Podcast
Peterborough Politics PodcastEpisode 9: Bierk du Soleil (ft. Councillor Alex Bierk & Chad)
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
 &
Danny Taro
This episode features City Councilor Alex Bierk and his friend Chad. We also had the chance to recount a couple of Peterborough headlines that caught our eye. The Parkway is finally dead (or is it?), Federal Workers are on strike, and Dave Smith has joined Michelle Ferreri on Russia's Foreign Ministry's list of banned Canadians.
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