Arthur goes to Council: what we learned October 11
Keith Riel: Wounded Wolf Peterborough City Councillor Keith Riel is a wounded wolf of Main Street who is haunted by the direction the world has gone in since the ‘80s. …
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City council excursions: what we learned on October 3
City council excursions is a weekly column directed at disseminating to people all around the county the meat and potatoes of what happens Monday nights at City Hall, with a …
The imminent issue of rising costs and homelessness in Peterborough
Peterborough is no stranger to the issue of homelessness. Walking downtown, it wouldn’t take long to spot a few disenfranchised souls wandering the street, sometimes offering a friendly “hello,” and …
Peterborough and the next federal government
Peterborough residents have their eyes on plenty of political issues. Filtering through them, from the niqab debate to the TPP, may prove difficult. I asked Peterborough City Councillors what they …
Selling off Hydro One
Last Thursday, June 18th, a public meeting to stop the sale of Hydro One took place at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre. Approximately 90 people assisted to the event. The …
Municipal Politics Deserve Your Attention
Every time something political comes up, like an election, young people get to hear all about how little they care about politics, how they don’t vote, and so on. Ironically, …
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 …
Mayor Bennett Engages in First Ever #TwitterTownHall
After two years in office, Mayor Bennett released his Mid Term Report to the public to be read, scrutinized, and reacted to. But this year he decided to do something …
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 …