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“We need these protections in place”: Peterborough residents warn against loss of environmental protections in wake of Bill 5

Ontario's Bill 5 aims to speed up development and resource extraction by weakening environmental protections

Community rallies to defend arts and social services from cutbacks

Dozens of local non-profits are facing 25 percent cuts to their municipal funding

A world away from Palestine, Peterborough residents choose action over despair

For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness. Protesting has "stabilized my sadness and heartbreak,” one organizer said.

PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in support of Palestine in downtown Peterborough

Demonstrators called for an end to the war in Gaza and denounced arms exports to Israel

PHOTOS: Families call for Gaza ceasefire outside Michelle Ferreri’s constituency office

Ferreri says it is "urgently important" to call for a "humanitarian pause" in the fighting. The families say that's not good enough.

Workers and widows confront MPP Smith over denied WSIB claims

The Occupational Disease Reform Alliance is pushing the WSIB to approve more compensation claims for workplace cancer and other diseases

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