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.
For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness. Protesting has "stabilized my sadness and heartbreak,” one organizer said.
The Spark Photo Festival is shutting down, citing "financial pressures that do not appear to be resolvable over the next few years.” Other arts organizations are also struggling.
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