“Quick, Queer, Meet-Cutes” at Black Honey
Dating has never been easy for queer people. Historically, due to fear of violence and persecution, and more recently from a lack of available and accessible spaces. This year, the …
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Family denied permanent residency because their child has Down Syndrome
A recent media flare brought to light the situation of the hopeful family of four that moved to Canada in hopes of starting a new life here several years ago, …
Neoliberalism in activism
It seems as if grassroots activism has recently become more popular, and more accessible than ever. In addition to the ever-increasing number of grassroots organizations, communities have scaled down to …
A panel on policing and prisons comes to Peterborough
Chains Across the Border is a panel discussion focusing on prison policy, policing and how these issues apply in local, national and international contexts. The panel will feature perspectives from …
Canadian microbiologist Dr. Shiv Chopra visits Peterborough
On March 25, Peterborough was pleased to host the world-renowned Canadian microbiologist and human rights activist, who was credited as being involved in one of the first major whistleblowing incidents …
Queer Coll(i/u)sions: re-envisioning academia and activism
Queer Coll(i/u)sions was a conference that took place from March 4 to March 6. The purpose of this three-day conference was to “invite people from a variety of perspectives on …
Opening the dialogue on mental health through the arts: Active Minds Overflow Art Gala a success
On February 27th, Trent Active Minds hosted third annual the Overflow Art Gala, an event that aimed to raise funds and awareness for CMHA and Team 55, in addition to …
The benefits of forest bathing: destressing in chaotic times
With the end of the term approaching, many students struggle with ways to cope with the overwhelming stress of impending papers, projects, and exams. While some are well versed in …
Forgetting Flint: how government oversight became a state health emergency
Flint, Michigan has recently become a household topic since the massive publicity around the water crisis that instigated a state of national health emergency. Many people have a sense that …
Community accountability in local music: Soundtrack for Awareness
Last Friday folks from around town came together for the first Soundtrack for Awareness event at the Spill, a fundraiser that aims to raise funds for local non-profit organizations through …