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New Building Units in the Downtown Receive Preliminary Approval From Council
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Councillors have provided preliminary approval for the development of new buildings and additions to existing structures in Peterborough’s downtown neighbourhood. Both major developments seek to address issues related to the availability of housing in Peterborough while also intensifying the downtown core.
Councillor Bierk Ensures Funding For Local Artists at City Council
By
Madeleine Fortin
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On January 18th 2023, Peterborough City Council announced that there will be $50,000 in Individual Artists Grants given to Peterborough artists to support their work.
Council Gives Unanimous Support for Provincial Anti-Harassment Legislation Aimed at Municipal Leaders
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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At a General Committee meeting on March 6th, Peterborough Councillors gave their unanimous support to a motion brought forth by Town Ward Councillor, Alex Bierk, to write a letter of support for a provincial private members bill known as Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. 
“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 7
April 15, 2024
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Podcast
Currents x Arthur - Budget Week 2024
Currents x Arthur - Budget Week 2024Episode One - It's City Budget Season!
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
 &
Will Pearson
In this first episode of this collaborative podcast series between Arthur and Peterborough Currents, Will Pearson, Brett Throop, and Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay discuss their initial reactions to the draft budget and check in with Harry Kitchen, a retired Trent University economics professor with an interest in municipal finance.
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