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Peterborough Transit Union Could Strike as City Negotiations Prove Fruitless
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Peterborough Transit could face interruptions as soon as mid-November according to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 1320, Cory MacLeod after the City reportedly did not show up prepared for a recent contract negotiation meeting. 
Council Sets Tax Increase Guideline for 2024 Budget
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Following seven hours of meetings, Council passed a motion to recommend a range for Staff of 4.5%-5.5% which passed 9-2 with Councillors Keith Riel and Dave Haacke voting against. The decision will be ratified at the next Council meeting on August 28th.
Council Gives Unanimous Support for Provincial Anti-Harassment Legislation Aimed at Municipal Leaders
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
At a General Committee meeting on March 6th, Peterborough Councillors gave their unanimous support to a motion brought forth by Town Ward Councillor, Alex Bierk, to write a letter of support for a provincial private members bill known as Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. 
"The Train's Left the Station": City Council Receives Alto High Speed Rail Update"The Train's Left the Station": City Council Receives Alto High Speed Rail Update
"The Train's Left the Station": City Council Receives Alto High Speed Rail Update
David King
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October 28, 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
·
June 24, 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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Podcast
Peterborough Politics Podcast
Peterborough Politics PodcastEpisode 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.
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