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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.

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What’s on — from free yoga to tabletop gaming

The arts and community newsletter from Peterborough Currents

Bugging out with local artists

These two creators focus on insects as a metaphor for the queer community

PHOTOS: Ten days of Pride in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong

This year's Pride Week featured almost 40 community events. Peterborough Currents photographed as many as we could.

What’s on this weekend — from wild rice gathering to artist studio tours

Also this weekend: Local band VANCAMP launches its debut album

Reclaiming cultural food practices in Curve Lake First Nation

Mnoominkewin celebration invites the broader community to learn about wild rice

Take Back the Night… plus more local events

Also on this weekend: Hike for Hospice, Pride Week events, Peterborough Theatre Guild double feature, and more!

Knitting together three faiths … plus more local events

Also on this weekend: Doors Open Peterborough, a free big band concert, and more

Alterna Savings to leave its downtown Peterborough location, angering some longtime members

The move is about increasing convenience, according to Alterna. But some members say the new Lansdowne Street location will be harder to get to.

New gallery opens in downtown Peterborough

Also in this week's arts and community newsletter: Drag Night returns to Delta Bingo, Let's Bike Cavan-Monaghan, Made by Me Market, and more!

Moms call out stigma at event honouring victims of the local drug crisis

Participants said their loved ones faced stigma when seeking help — including at Peterborough’s hospital. “We have a lot of growth to do,” a hospital representative responded. “But we’re trying very hard to get better.”

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