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City Council Approves Speed Camera Instalment, Heritage Site Designations, and Request for Amendment to Bill 6
By
Ian Vansegbrook
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City Council met on the evening of May 20th to vote on the instalment of speed cameras in the city, the designation of new heritage sites, and a request for the Province to amend Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025.
“This is a Moment in Time”: Peterborough City Council Respond to Family Physician Shortage, Housing Crisis and Endemic Speeding at General Committee
By
Louanne Morin
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The May 12th general committee meeting of Peterborough City Council sees the implementation of recommendations for a new Automatic Speed Enforcement system in the city, new incentives for affordable housing development as part of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, and the presentation of a report on the progress of the City's physician recruitment efforts.
Brock Mission Development Project Goes Forth in Spite of Backlash from Community and City Council
By
Louanne Morin
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Peterborough City Council pushes forth the construction of the Chemong Road Brock Mission affordable housing complex, despite protests from Councillors and neighbors.
City Council Discontinues Trinity Program Funding Despite Community OutcryCity Council Discontinues Trinity Program Funding Despite Community Outcry
City Council Discontinues Trinity Program Funding Despite Community Outcry
Louanne Morin
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July 3, 2025
Peterborough City Council Recommends Against Homelessness Programming; Student Rental Zoning Amendment at General CommitteePeterborough City Council Recommends Against Homelessness Programming; Student Rental Zoning Amendment at General Committee
Peterborough City Council Recommends Against Homelessness Programming; Student Rental Zoning Amendment at General Committee
David King
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June 24, 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 1
September 26, 2023
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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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