Impact of Alberta’s Oil Sands on Nearby Lakes
A CBC article regarding studies on the pollution of lakes up to 90 kilometers away from the Oil Sands includes the sentence, “The effect of the oil sands on the …
Volume 47
Trent Radio Historian Knows More Than Just History
Jeff Stewart has been Trent Radio’s historian for the past 26 years. In that time, he has not only produced outstanding radio, but has also proven himself to be an …
Is Military Force the Answer? Violence in Brazil’s Favelas
Brazil’s famous slums, or favelas, have long been the headquarters of organized crime and drug trafficking. Many of you will remember the famous movie City of God, which showed the …
Green Housing Trent University
A student driven movement to build new greenhouses on Symons Campus has been gaining significant momentum within the university community over the past several weeks. The Facebook group for “Greenhousing …
Hedda Gabler a Winner
Peterborough appreciates good art and the current production of Henrik Ibsen’s historic treasure, Hedda Gabler, fits the bill. Directed by Bea Quarrie for The Peterborough Theatre Guild on Rogers St. …
Deadly Protests Over Mining in Guatemala
Two are dead and another nine were injured during a confrontation near the Escobal silver mine in the department of San Rafael, Guatemala, on Saturday, January 12. The Escobal mine …
The Meal Man Reviews Burritos
Way back in November the Food Dude, Jesse McRae, reviewed the three downtown burrito restaurants. The articles were great, but some restaurants felt left out. “Why are burrito-only restaurants being …
East Bank Wins Second Annual All-Star Hockey Game
On Wednesday night, January 16th, at 10:45pm, the biggest battle of the year took place at Evinrude Center. With over 800 Trent students there to show their support for their …
Arthur Interviews Canadian Comedian Brent Butt
Brent Butt has been a household name in Canada for years, even before the success of his hit show Corner Gas. Since the show’s final season in 2009 Butt has …
More Details Emerging on Multi-Million Dollar Student Centre Proposal
A potential landmark agreement could lead to the construction of a two-to-three storey multipurpose student centre in the heart of Trent University’s Symons Campus. Students and Trent community members can …