It is a definitional aspect of democracy that all citizens are represented in government. Historically and continuing into contemporary times, men are drastically over-represented in the Canadian government at all levels. The politics of gender are visible in our political system in many ways: first, in the proportion of women representatives in legislative bodies; second,Continue reading “Gender and municipal politics: Women in City Hall”
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Blended Learning: The line between two worlds
Taking the best of the classroom and digital tools, blended learning is testing the limits of pedagogy.
Election Focus: Environment
The fourth in a five part series on local issues leading up to the 2014 municipal election.
Election Focus: New Canadians and the municipal election
The third of a five part series leading up to the 2014 municipal election in Peterborough, ON. Often overlooked, the votes of immigrant Canadians can make or break a campaign. This article gets the perspective of immigrants to the Peterborough area and their demands on the municipal government.
Election Focus: Industry and Jobs in the Downtown Core
The second of a five part series on the 2014 municipal election in Peterborough, ON. Like many of Ontario’s small cities, Peterborough struggles with high unemployment and underemployment rates-city council candidates gave their strategies for dealing with this issue.
Election Focus: The Parkway Expansion
The first of a five part series leading up to the 2014 municipal election in Peterborough. Covers the issue of the Parkway development project that has been facing opposition since the 1960s.