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Jeff Leal

Articles

Mayor Jeff Leal Refuses to Hear Delegations on Racial Slur Use

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Leal recused himself from delegations to Peterborough City Council on his use of the N-word last March, despite having no pecuniary interest at stake.

Mayor Jeff Leal's Use of Racial Slur Did Not Breach Council Code of Conduct

David King

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Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno finds Leal's use of an "odious, vile, dehumanizing racial slur" in a Trent lecture to not be within the purview of the Code.

"The Train's Left the Station": City Council Receives Alto High Speed Rail Update

David King

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Mayor Jeff Leal Refuses to Hear Delegations on Racial Slur Use

David King

January 20, 2026

Mayor Jeff Leal's Use of Racial Slur Did Not Breach Council Code of Conduct

David King

January 8, 2026

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!

Volume 58, Issue 7

April 15, 2024

Podcast

Peterborough Politics Podcast Episode 9: Bierk du Soleil (ft. Councillor Alex Bierk & Chad)

Produced by

Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

Danny Taro

This episode features City Councilor Alex Bierk and his friend Chad. We also had the chance to recount a couple of Peterborough headlines that caught our eye. The Parkway is finally dead (or is it?), Federal Workers are on strike, and Dave Smith has joined Michelle Ferreri on Russia's Foreign Ministry's list of banned Canadians.

Independent Journalism—Now More Than Ever.

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Jeff Leal