The Contentious Topic of the Peterborough Parkway
The Peterborough Parkway seems like a topic that will never find its way off of the official plan of City Council. With vehement opposition on both the local and provincial …
Jackson Creek and Park
Why are we still talking about The Parkway?
The Parkway is a divisive issue in Peterborough and draws on a long history of controversy. This long history can make it seem like the Parkway has been debated for …
Letters to the Editor: Volume 49 Issue 7
Jackson Park needs to be protected from Parkway Re: “Parkway good for the city” (letters, issue 4, September 30) Dear Arthur, Your letter-writer Joan Reeves [Letters, Issue 34] claims to …
Despite Overwhelming Public Opposition, Council Approves Bridge Over Jackson Park: But it’s Not Over Yet
Co-written with Shannon LeBlanc Another deflating battle in the 60-year saga of a debate concerning the fate of Jackson Park has been waged and lost, with Peterborough City Council voting …
Lily Lake Development Project sees opposition from public
A development plan that could potentially take up to 20 years to complete has recently been authorized to begin undergoing public discussion in Peterborough. The Lily Lake Development Project, which …
Paving Paradise: City of Peterborough vs. Jackson Creek Park
A proposal to build a car bridge through Jackson Creek Park as an extension of the Parkway is still being discussed by city planners. The proposal was originally voted down …