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Integrity Commissioner Could Weigh in on Mayor Jeff Leal's Threats
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Arthur has learned that at least one complaint has been made to Peterborough’s Integrity Commissioner, Guy Giorno, concerning Mayor Jeff Leal following the City Council general committee meeting on April 2nd during which Leal made threatening remarks toward Town Ward Councillor Alex Bierk.
Mayor and Councillors Spar Over Bonnerworth Park Redevelopment During Rowdy General Committee Meeting
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Tempers flared and threats flowed during discussion of a motion regarding the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment which includes the construction of 16 pickleball courts at the April 2nd General Committee Meeting of Peterborough City Council.
Food Not Bombs Continues to Operate in Protest of City By-Law
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Two weeks after being told they would need a permit to continue handing out free food to the community, the Peterborough chapter of Food Not Bombs gathered again—as they have for over 18 years—at Confederation Park in defiance of the City’s threats to shut them down. This time, volunteers received warning that next week there would be no warning prior to police intervention.
Bowlcut: Former Mayor Says It's Cool for Current Mayor to Say The N WordBowlcut: Former Mayor Says It's Cool for Current Mayor to Say The N Word
Bowlcut: Former Mayor Says It's Cool for Current Mayor to Say The N Word
Steve French
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May 7, 2025
TCSA Call Sit-in in Response to Mayor’s Use of Racial SlurTCSA Call Sit-in in Response to Mayor’s Use of Racial Slur
TCSA Call Sit-in in Response to Mayor’s Use of Racial Slur
Evan Robins
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April 28, 2025
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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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April 15, 2024
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Radio Free ArthurS2E25: A Farewell to Arthur
Produced by
Abbigale Kernya
 &
Evan Robins
THE LAST ONE: Abbigale and Evan had hoped to end this show on a more somber and hopeful note. That is until the mayor of Peterborough, Jeff Leal, dropped a racial slur during a guest lecture at Trent University. The news, so they say, stops for no one.
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