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City Ratifies Three New Housing Policies; Calls on Province to Help Fund Police Services
By
Louanne Morin
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New policies aim to streamline rezoning and City-owned property disposal processes, in hopes of creating more affordable housing.
Councillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General Committee
By
Louanne Morin
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The Transit Pass Program is set to offer free public transport access during evenings, weekends and summer months to local high schoolers beginning next Fall
“Every Time It Happens, There’s Less Compassion”: City of Peterborough Sweeps Wolfe Street Encampment
By
Louanne Morin
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This is the second encampment eviction since Peterborough opened its new Carnegie Ave. emergency shelter seven days ago
City Ratifies Three New Housing Policies; Calls on Province to Help Fund Police ServicesCity Ratifies Three New Housing Policies; Calls on Province to Help Fund Police Services
City Ratifies Three New Housing Policies; Calls on Province to Help Fund Police Services
Louanne Morin
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November 4, 2025
Councillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General CommitteeCouncillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General Committee
Councillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General Committee
Louanne Morin
·
September 16, 2025
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Issue 3
December 4, 2023
Happy Holidays from all of us at Arthur! The final issue of 2023 includes an editorial about the latest approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in our community, an interview with the Trent University Alternative Arts Collective (TUAAC), an announcement concerning Trent's newest College, and the return of "Dear David" in The Bowlcut. All this alongside updates from City Hall and the launch of a new section we have opted to call "Fistfuls" - story stories that pack a punch. From everyone at the paper, we wish you and yours a restful holiday season! See you in the New Year!
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Issue 1
September 26, 2023
Arthur is back for round two with Issue 1. In this issue you'll find interviews with Stephen Stohn and the proprietors of Peterborough's newest independent bookstore, Take Cover Books. Get the latest on City Council's strategy on homelessness and reports from the ground of local protests. We're also happy to introduce a new column with "Gator Goes Global" and the return of fan favourite "Cinevangelism."
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Volume 58, Issue 3
December 4, 2023
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Podcast
Radio Free Arthur
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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