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We Had a Blast!
Local Peterborough naturalist Drew Monkman hangs out with a grade four class at Jackson Park. Their experiences tell us more about why our parks and greenspaces are worth protecting than a dozen of our info sheets. Continue reading
Posted in Voices, Why No?
Tagged nature, quality_of_life, the_future
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Our Full-Page “Parks, Not Parkways” Ad in the Peterborough Examiner
Our campaign is escalating!
Your donations and passionate responses to our petition made this full-page ad in the November 7th Peterborough Examiner possible. The ad’s message:
“Mayor Bennett and members of Council, we want Parks, not Parkways. We are deeply concerned with current proposals to pave the Parkway corridor and build a bridge through Jackson Park. There are better choices for our City’s transportation and other needs.”
Posted in Alternatives, Voices, Why No?
Tagged city_council, democracy, media, nature, quality_of_life, trails
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You are my voice. And I say NO.
From our open letters series….As an active member of this community, I do not believe that building a parkway through Jackson Park is in the best interest of the people of this city. As a local taxpayer and voter, I am writing to make known my aversion to this project. The impact on the biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the area will be irreversible. Continue reading
Oh, the Horror!
Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy a nice walk along the Parkway…
It’s back! Stronger than ever. Devouring dreams of a green and beautiful Peterborough and tax dollars like a ravenous beast. Oh, the humanity! Continue reading
