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Integrity Commissioner Finds Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal Violated Code of Conduct Twice
By
David King
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An investigation by Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno finds that Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal contravened the City's Council Code of Conduct twice last April, with the report revealing new information about the Mayor's conduct during an April 2nd, 2024 general committee meeting.
“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.
Bowlcut: Former Mayor Says It's Cool for Current Mayor to Say The N Word
By
Steve French
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After publishing her reply to a concerned citizen's email, former Peterborough mayor Sylvia Sutherland says Mayor Jeff Leal's use of a racial slur is permissible because he has a "good heart."
Letter to the Editors: Regarding the Integrity Commissioner Joint Inquiry ReportLetter to the Editors: Regarding the Integrity Commissioner Joint Inquiry Report
Letter to the Editors: Regarding the Integrity Commissioner Joint Inquiry Report
Rob Hailman
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June 9, 2025
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal to Not Face Penalty for Code of Conduct Violations: General CommitteePeterborough Mayor Jeff Leal to Not Face Penalty for Code of Conduct Violations: General Committee
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal to Not Face Penalty for Code of Conduct Violations: General Committee
David King
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June 3, 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 Arthur
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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