7 August 2026

SWITCHBOARD: How city council works

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

This week on SWITCHBOARD Evan Robins breaks down the mechanics of Peterborough city council, from how council cycles work to what’s on the agenda for this coming week. SWITCHBOARD is a live news recap and interview programme hosted by Evan Robins, Trent Radio’s full-time broadcast journalist through the local journalism initiative. You can listen live on…

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Trent Research Farm open house showcases student agriculture innovations

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

On Wednesday, August 5th, Trent University’s department of Environment and Life Sciences welcomed visitors to its second annual Farm Research Centre Open House. In August of 2025 the university unveiled its Lightbody Drive Shed, the first of the new facilities at the site, constructed with funds from Trent’s Momentous Campaign. This year they invited donors,…

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