Housing and Homelessness

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No Immediate Action on the Homelessness Crisis as City Council Meets for the First Time
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Peterborough's new City Council met for the first time on Monday December 5th. Over the course of three hours, multiple motions for immediate action to be taken on the homelessness crisis were struck down before the promise of a report from City Staff was approved with only Councillor Lesley Parnell voting against.
Letter to the Editors: One Roof Community Centre
By
One Roof Community Centre
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Homelessness Crisis Town Hall Puts Solutions First, Brings Voice to Community Concern
By
David King
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David King attends a community town hall, where community members brought voice to their concerns and shared experiences on homelessness and the housing crisis in Peterborough.
Nourish to Flourish: One Student’s Need to Feed the CommunityNourish to Flourish: One Student’s Need to Feed the Community
Nourish to Flourish: One Student’s Need to Feed the Community
Wesley Braid
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January 5, 2026
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 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 56, Issue 2
February 16, 2022
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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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