Peterborough Transit

Articles
A Climate Emergency with a Side of Medium Transit
By
Robert Gibson
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Robert Gibson unpacks the decision making process at Peterborough’s city council surrounding transit. Tensions have been running high as city councilors work towards an agreement on how to move forward with a decision on the future of transit in this city.
Transit Town
By
Radiyah Kareem
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Radiyah Kareem details the changes that have been made in the past year since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of Peterborough. She investigates how the changes affect various groups in the community; those who rely on transit for access work and necessities including Peterborough locals, students who live downtown and on campus.
Trent Buses: Overcrowded Mornings Stressing Everyone Out
By
Elizabeth Beaney
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Councillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General CommitteeCouncillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General Committee
Councillors Approve Delayed Youth Transit Pass Program, Allege Costs of Encampment Sweeps Were “Buried” at General Committee
Louanne Morin
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September 16, 2025
2024 Peterborough City Budget Passed with 7% Tax Rate Increase2024 Peterborough City Budget Passed with 7% Tax Rate Increase
2024 Peterborough City Budget Passed with 7% Tax Rate Increase
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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December 11, 2023
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Issue 2
October 23, 2023
Issue 2 takes on the dichotomy that is Head of The Trent with two long-form articles discussing the impacts on the community from the perspective of Indigenous students and staff and a rollicking piece about the forgotten raison d'être for the whole event which fell on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Evan Robins debuts the first two parts of a series on Peter Robinson College 20 years after its sale. All this alongside community, City Hall, and campus news from the TCSA.
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Issue 4
January 25, 2023
Arthur is back for 2023! This month's issue contains an insert of reviews of films playing at this year's ReFrame Film Festival, coverage of local news events and City Council decisions, some hot takes on local thrift stores, and the return of treasured columns Dear David and Cinevangelism. Finally, Arthur's chronically unstable younger sibling TED is back in print. Beware, but enjoy.
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Volume 58, Issue 2
October 23, 2023
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Currents x Arthur - Budget Week 2024
Currents x Arthur - Budget Week 2024Episode Three - Five Stories from the 2024 Budget Talks
Produced by
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
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Abbigale Kernya
In this episode, Will, Abbigale, and Sebastian focus on five stories that emerged during council’s budget deliberations. From a proposed funding cut for social assistance medical benefits, to an airport that loses millions every year, these are five budget items that provoked debate among councillors.
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