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Alex Karn

Alex Karn is a trans non-binary writer living in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong with their daughter. They were Peterborough Currents’ arts and community reporter from 2024 to 2025, and then departed and became the editor of Peterborough Weekly. Now, they have returned to Currents as co-editor.

Alex's Latest Articles

TandemEyes gives cyclists with vision loss a way back onto two wheels

Local cyclists celebrate their final group tandem ride of the season.

A deeper look at Little Lake
Generative AI show posters splitting the arts community
Rising costs and red tape for local events
Local event organizers navigate rising costs and red tape

Local event organizers share their struggles as costs and requirements accumulate.

Teens rock out at Sadleir House
Lessons from the Land
Newcomers to Nogojiwanong learn Lessons from the Land

New Canadians Centre and Canadian Canoe Museum partnered to bring community together for alternative July 1 celebration.

Mikey and Corm’s sober song

Cormac Culkeen and Michael Cloud Duguay share a deep musical bond that was "reshaped by recovery." Here's how quitting drinking brought them back to Peterborough — and back to their friendship.

Self-esteem coach. TV camera operator. Blacksmith. Volunteer fair showcases some unexpected ways to give back.

With volunteering on the decline in Canada, Volunteer Peterborough is trying to make it easier to contribute

This is the make-or-break year for Peterborough Currents — the year that will determine if our small but impactful news outlet survives. We need 50 new monthly supporters to keep on track. Will you take the leap?