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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

Afrocentric community meal… plus more local events

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Peterborough’s Empty Bowls fundraiser is evolving — but still supporting local food charities

The annual fundraiser previously supported the YWCA’s Nourish program. But with Nourish closing, Empty Bowls is shifting to support new food charities.

A brand new music and literature festival … plus more local events

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Live music sets the scene in new production of Twelfth Night

A live band remains onstage throughout the Electric City Players' Twelfth Night, which runs at Market Hall this weekend

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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