David King

Peterborough

Journalist at Arthur Newspaper

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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal to Not Face Penalty for Code of Conduct Violations: General Committee

3 weeks ago | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. At the June 2nd general committee meeting, Peterborough City Council voted to recommend that Mayor Jeff Leal face no penalty in response to findings in the Integrity Commissioner (IC) Joint Inquiry Report.
PHOTOS: Fourcast Hosts Open House of Paddock Wood Treatment Facility

3 weeks ago | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. The newly renovated Paddock Wood residential treatment facility. Photo by Mortlock Construction, graphic by David KingThe newly renovated Paddock Wood residential treatment facility. Photo by Mortlock Construction, graphic by David KingOn the afternoon of May 30th, the Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) invited media and guests of note to an open house at their newly renovated Paddock Wood residential treatment facility.
Community Members Rally Against Peterborough Public Library Staffing Cuts

1 month ago | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. A group of children and their guardian hold signs at a May 15th rally to protest staffing cutbacks at the Peterborough Public Library. Photo by David KingA group of children and their guardian hold signs at a May 15th rally to protest staffing cutbacks at the Peterborough Public Library.
Trent Professor Aaron Kreuter Launches "Lake Burntshore" at Take Cover Books

1 month ago | trentarthur.ca | David King

The downpour on the evening of May 1st did not deter attendees from yet another book launch at Take Cover Books for Assistant English Professor Aaron Kreuter. Well-attended by Trent faculty and alumni, the launch comes only a year after Kreuter's short story collectionRubble Children hit shelves at the East City bookstore. Kreuter presented two selections from the novel, which were interspersed in a discussion with fellow Trent professor Kelly McGuire.
Council Debates Potential Heritage Listings at Monday Night Council Meeting

Mar 18, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. City Clerk John Kennedy and Councilor Andrew Beamer assisting Mayor Jeff Leal before a City Council meeting on March 17. Photo by David KingCity Clerk John Kennedy and Councilor Andrew Beamer assisting Mayor Jeff Leal before a City Council meeting on March 17. Photo by David KingThe March 17th meeting of Peterborough City Council felt like an outlier amidst previous weeks’ hours-long discussions.
Friends of Bonnerworth Park Announce Change of Direction, Talk Finances at First Official Meeting as Incorporated Not-For-Profit

Mar 10, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. Friends of Bonnerworth Park directors John Gerelus and Richard Scott listening to a resident at their March 7th meeting at St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School. Photo by David KingFriends of Bonnerworth Park directors John Gerelus and Richard Scott listening to a resident at their March 7th meeting at St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School. Photo by David KingIt’s been a tumultuous year for the Save Bonnerworth Park movement.
On-Campus Polling Plagued by Misinformation from Trent, TCSA

Feb 27, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King |Evan Robins

Independent student press since 1966. Despite the promise of an on-campus polling station operated by Elections Ontario, many Trent students are unclear whether they are even eligible to use it. Photo: Rishabh JoshiDespite the promise of an on-campus polling station operated by Elections Ontario, many Trent students are unclear whether they are even eligible to use it.
PHOTOS: Peterborough Public Library Opens Miskin Law Community Centre Branch

Feb 20, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. The Miskin Law Community Centre branch staff, Peterborough Public Library administrative staff, Otonabee Ward Councillor Lesley Parnell, Community Services Commissioner Sheldon Laidman, and library mascot Patch the Raccoon on the new branch's opening day.
Business as Usual at All-Candidates Debate for Housing & Homelessness

Feb 15, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. Provincial candidates for Peterborough-Kawartha at a debate on February 12th regarding housing, homelessness and the economy. Photo by David KingProvincial candidates for Peterborough-Kawartha at a debate on February 12th regarding housing, homelessness and the economy.
Mixing and Mingling with Jen Deck and the Peterborough-Kawartha NDP

Feb 11, 2025 | trentarthur.ca | David King

Independent student press since 1966. NDP provincial candidate Jen Deck, pictured with patrons of the Only Cafe. Photos and graphic by David KingNDP provincial candidate Jen Deck, pictured with patrons of the Only Cafe. Photos and graphic by David KingThe First Friday monthly art crawl is the busiest night in downtown Peterborough, seeing galleries, bars, and restaurants filled to the brim with patrons from all walks of life.