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Editors: David King, Louanne Morin & Ian Vansegbrook
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Community oriented and student run. Based out of Trent University in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong, so-called "Ontario, Canada."
Editors: David King, Louanne Morin & Ian Vansegbrook
www.trentarthur.ca
Just now catching my mistake here. The City planner who presented this report was Ian Walker, not Norwegian DJ and creator of hit tracks "Faded" (2015) and "Alone" (2016) Alan Walker.
Next: planning act meeting for the rezoning of 736 Maryland Ave. Once again, this is being presented by City planner Alan Walker.
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Just now catching my mistake here. The City planner who presented this report was Ian Walker, not Norwegian DJ and creator of hit tracks "Faded" (2015) and "Alone" (2016) Alan Walker.
Well, folks, this is Louanne signing off. Thanks a lot for following along and see you soon!
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Well, folks, this is Louanne signing off. Thanks a lot for following along and see you soon!
Now speaking on a notice of motion from Coun. Bierk. He seeks to change council procedure towards calling the vote/question (which puts council to a vote on whether to continue discussions of a topic or to go straight to a vote on the motion).
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Now speaking on a notice of motion from Coun. Bierk. He seeks to change council procedure towards calling the vote/question (which puts council to a vote on whether to continue discussions of a topic or to go straight to a vote on the motion).
Now voting on the main motion, to receive the police's letter announcing no changes to their budget: it carries.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Now voting on the main motion, to receive the police's letter announcing no changes to their budget: it carries.
Now: another motion from Coun. Bierk to send back the police budget asking that they not resubmit the budget without cuts.
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Now: another motion from Coun. Bierk to send back the police budget asking that they not resubmit the budget without cuts.
We're back! We're beginning by discussing a letter from the police board stating they will not be revising their budget ask for 2026.
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
We're back! We're beginning by discussing a letter from the police board stating they will not be revising their budget ask for 2026.
At 10:15, we're headed into general committee.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
At 10:15, we're headed into general committee.
Third and final planning meeting: official plan and zoning bylaw amendment for 689 Towerhill road. The owner seeks to build a stormwater management pond and a multi-residential development on site. This would lead to the creation of new roads as well.
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Third and final planning meeting: official plan and zoning bylaw amendment for 689 Towerhill road. The owner seeks to build a stormwater management pond and a multi-residential development on site. This would lead to the creation of new roads as well.
Next: planning act meeting for the rezoning of 736 Maryland Ave. Once again, this is being presented by City planner Alan Walker.
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Next: planning act meeting for the rezoning of 736 Maryland Ave. Once again, this is being presented by City planner Alan Walker.
Now discussing 700 Parkhill. Coun. Duguay says he will support the motion recommendation to deny the condo conversion application.
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Now discussing 700 Parkhill. Coun. Duguay says he will support the motion recommendation to deny the condo conversion application.
Now, we're hearing from Matt Jarvis, who also lives at 700 Parkhill.
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Now, we're hearing from Matt Jarvis, who also lives at 700 Parkhill.
Now delegating on 700 Parkhill: Paul Curtis.
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Now delegating on 700 Parkhill: Paul Curtis.
Now starting the planning meetings, with the 700 Parkhill road condo redevelopment.
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Now starting the planning meetings, with the 700 Parkhill road condo redevelopment.
Motions 13b, j, k, l are going to be voted on consent. Notably, these include expansions to the green bin program which could make municipal composting available to businesses and large multi-unit residential buildings.
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Motions 13b, j, k, l are going to be voted on consent. Notably, these include expansions to the green bin program which could make municipal composting available to businesses and large multi-unit residential buildings.
Chair Beamer says the meeting will have to finish tonight, despite it starting an hour and a half late, and encourages his fellow councillors to be brief in their comments.
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Chair Beamer says the meeting will have to finish tonight, despite it starting an hour and a half late, and encourages his fellow councillors to be brief in their comments.
The first item being discussed is a draft plan to redevelop 700 Parkhill road, currently a 128-unit rental complex. The owner wants to redevelop it into condominiums, but the report attached to this motion recommends against approving their plans.
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The first item being discussed is a draft plan to redevelop 700 Parkhill road, currently a 128-unit rental complex. The owner wants to redevelop it into condominiums, but the report attached to this motion recommends against approving their plans.
We're now going into the general committee meeting, which starts with a public meeting under the planning act. We'll be discussing a draft plan for a condominium development, a zoning bylaw amendment for the expansion of a residential buildings, and another one for land development.
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We're now going into the general committee meeting, which starts with a public meeting under the planning act. We'll be discussing a draft plan for a condominium development, a zoning bylaw amendment for the expansion of a residential buildings, and another one for land development.
With that, council is adjourned. See you in a bit for general committee.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
With that, council is adjourned. See you in a bit for general committee.
Now voting on the DBIA's settlement funding bylaw. Defeated 11-0. My first time seeing a motion unanimously opposed like this.
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Now voting on the DBIA's settlement funding bylaw. Defeated 11-0. My first time seeing a motion unanimously opposed like this.
Coun. Duguay: "What is regrettable is the most peculiar and unusual settlement" relating to the city's choice to build a casino outside the downtown. He says the agreement originally intended to alleviate the effect of this casino not being situated downtown.
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Coun. Duguay: "What is regrettable is the most peculiar and unusual settlement" relating to the city's choice to build a casino outside the downtown. He says the agreement originally intended to alleviate the effect of this casino not being situated downtown.
Now discussing the DBIA settlement funding takeover.
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Now discussing the DBIA settlement funding takeover.
Council is now voting on a report about Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Earlier, they received a presentation about this from Indigenous relations advisor Shelley Knott.
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Council is now voting on a report about Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Earlier, they received a presentation about this from Indigenous relations advisor Shelley Knott.
Second last delegate on the DBIA, Sugar me Right!'s Shannon Gray is speaking now.
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Second last delegate on the DBIA, Sugar me Right!'s Shannon Gray is speaking now.
Now: Runner's Life's Dave Dame on the DBIA settlement.
December 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Now: Runner's Life's Dave Dame on the DBIA settlement.
Now speaking on DBIA settlement funding: the DBIA board's Alexandra Pyle.
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Now speaking on DBIA settlement funding: the DBIA board's Alexandra Pyle.