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Alex Karn

Alex Karn is a trans non-binary writer living in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong with their daughter. They previously wrote for Metroland Media, with pieces appearing in weekly newspapers like Peterborough This Week and Kawartha Lakes This Week, as well as specialty publications like The Kawarthan, Peterborough Possibilities, and more.

Alex's Latest Articles

Rob Viscardis says Reframe makes him feel “spoiled as a filmmaker”

The Peterborough native edited two films showing at this year’s festival

Square dance caller of 35 years still uses vinyl records

Wayne Whatman and the Otonabee Squares kicked off a new dancing season on Monday night. Beginners are invited to give it a try for free during the month of January.

Local snapshots of environmental harm… plus more events

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A little bit of Oz in Wonderland… plus more local events

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Social assistance health benefits at risk as Councillor Parnell appears ready to change vote

Councillors voted 6-5 to keep funding health benefits for social assistance recipients last week. But Parnell, who voted in favour, indicated she wanted to retroactively change a vote.

Chet Singh is Peterborough’s “accidental” dub poet

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Community rallies to defend arts and social services from cutbacks

Dozens of local non-profits are facing 25 percent cuts to their municipal funding

Browse for books this weekend… plus more local events

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“We worship all the gods here”: Hindu temple opens in downtown Peterborough

The Bhojan Hindu Temple Society opened in July 2024

A dreamy love story on stage … plus more local events

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