Community Takes Action to Defund the Police
Hosted by Black Lives Matter Nogojiwanong, the event Defund the Peterborough Police: Direct Live Action took place via Zoom on Thursday evening. The Zoom panel’s objective was to open a …
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BLM Nogojiwanong Organizes Successful Phone and Email Zap
On July 21st, organizers from Black Lives Matter Nogojiwanong hosted Defund the Peterborough Police: Digital Direct Action. This was a successful and well-attended email and phone zap event to bring …
The Case Against Bodycams
If the Peterborough Police Service is to be believed when it suggests that only 10 percent of its 2021 budget can be up for debate right now, then it seems worthwhile to look at the plans for that 10 percent: body-worn cameras for over 100 police officers.
Defund Canadian Cops, Too
Analysis of the Peterborough Police Service’s response to calls to defund and disarm the police in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong.
Future Majority Holds Digital Town Hall
On Tuesday June 23rd, a group of young adults organized a Digital Town Hall to discuss a post-pandemic future with local Peterborough politicians. The group included Future Majority organizers and …
Letter to the Editors: Arthur-in-Summer 2020 Web Exclusive: When are decisions reversed?
About a year ago, Peterborough City Council went ahead with a by-law which changed how and when park space could be used. There was limited consultation when the by-law was …
Black Lives Matter in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong
Content warning: this article deals with difficult subject matter including anti-Black racism and police brutality. Out of concern for the safety and privacy of those who attended the rally, Arthur …
Exclusive: Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien Discusses Potential BWXT Canada Developments
Arthur: The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) says that BWXT is insured, and that the information about the insurance is “proprietary”. Do the people of Peterborough have a right to …
“Expect More” from Diane Therrien
On October 22, Peterborough elected Diane Therrien as mayor in a landslide victory over incumbent Daryl Bennett. A former councillor, Therrien, 32, won with almost 70% of the vote, unseating …
On-Campus Municipal Town Hall October 15
As Peterborough’s municipal election quickly approaches, many students are wondering how they can become more informed on where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to students. On …