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Peterborough City Council Presented With 2025 Draft Budget
By
Evan Robins
and
Despite Council's August directive to plan a budget at a 5% tax rate, the Draft Budget presented by Richard Freymond at Monday night's meeting sported a 7.8% tax rate inflated by unexpected operating costs and increased Police budget asks.
Sporting Sketches of a Pickleball Town
By
James Cullingham
and
Humorist Stephen Leacock would find no shortage of fodder in the City of Peterborough's devotion to Pickleball, writes community member James Cullingham.
Save Bonnerworth Park Group Gathers Again Following Release of Lawyer's Letter to City
By
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
and
Citizens gathered for another rally in protest of the Bonnerworth Redevelopment project before a Peterborough City Council meeting on June 24th. 
"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
·
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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Peterborough Politics Podcast
Peterborough Politics PodcastEpisode 8: Best Laid Official Plans
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
 &
Danny Taro
In this episode, we focused on Ontario's decisions surrounding Peterborough's proposed Official Plan. We also talked about Council voting against naloxone training, Provincial $2.5M funding for affordable housing, approved changes to Peterborough's "ABOMINATION" intersection, and more!
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