We Vote CBC!
With election time upon us, the political atmosphere in Canada has never seemed more charged. The last election had an air of apathy, lacking the excitement in the last couple …
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada)
Editorial: Broadcasting can be public—why can’t print?
The CBC has radio, television, and Internet content. This content includes entertainment, documentaries, sports coverage, and even journalism. Why then is a publicly owned and operated newspaper not among its …
The Kawarthas just might be home to Canada’s Smartest Person
Photo by Jenny Fisher Nader Nadernejad, a local programmer at Trent Radio, will be competing for the title of Canada’s smartest person on the CBC’s hit TV game show of …
Peterborough Comedians Take on Canada!
Comedians from all across Canada have come out from behind their cameras, to get in front of another one! They have taken their troupes and trekked towards towns to televise …
Annual CBC short story contest open for submissions
The annual CBC Short Story Prize has once again opened for submissions with the closing date set at November 1, 11:59pm. They are looking for unpublished pieces between 1200-1500 words …
Shelagh Rogers: Opening Dialogue and Discussion
CBC radio host and producer Shelagh Rogers talked to Arthur during her stay at Trent University as the 2014 Jack Matthews Fellow. The ease with which she intertwines stories with …
A Local Star Who’s Hitting It Big: Dylan Ireland
A few months ago, a good friend and fellow music lover suggested I listen to a band that was from the Peterborough area. I fell for their catchy lyrics and …
Dean Del Mastro Defends Trudeau Attack Ads, Teachers Speak Up
Canada’s political climate is not often compared to the exciting politics in the United States. Recent attack ads targeting Justin Trudeau, however, have caused quite a stir. Trudeau was recently …
CRTC to review CBC’s role in Canada
Recent budget crunching measures at CBC-Radio Canada (due to a $115 million CBC over three years) are being run past the CRTC for public consultation in order to ensure the …