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Housing and Homelessness

Articles

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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay reflects upon the lessons of activism and empathy we can learn when an elected official like Alex Bierk takes action and goes against the grain of "acceptable" forms of mutual aid.

Councillor Alex Bierk's Motion for $200,000 for Shelter Staff Successful During Budget Talks

David King

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In line with a recommendation from a Staff Report on homelessness, Council voted to approve $200,000 for shelter staff during the 2023 budget talks.

The Mickies Take On Homelessness Crisis with Two Nights for One City

Irene Suvillaga

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Irene Suvillaga writes about how The Mickies are bringing punk politics to bear on the ongoing homelessness crisis in Peterborough with Two Nights for One City.

City Council Votes in Support of Cohousing Development Project, Against Condo Conversions Plans

Louanne Morin

December 3, 2025

Are We Good Neighbours?

Louanne Morin

November 28, 2025

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!

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."

Volume 58, Issue 1

September 26, 2023

Podcast

Radio Free Arthur S2E19: Fear & Loathing at the Budget Meeting ft. Rob Hailman

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Abbigale Kernya

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

Independent Journalism—Now More Than Ever.

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Housing and Homelessness