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Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison moved to Peterborough from England after studying as an exchange student at Trent University. Since graduating in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Lancaster University, he’s co-edited Arthur newspaper and worked for Pagemasters North America.

Dan's Latest Articles

The collapse of Electric City Football Club

The arrival of pro football was heralded as a “game changer” for Peterborough. But the project fizzled despite solid showings on the pitch.

Peterborough Cricket Association back on the pitch after pandemic hiatus

"Before coming to Canada, you play cricket because everyone is playing cricket," says club secretary Pradeep Naik. "But here, you play it because you love it."

Photos: Supporters group cheers on ECFC with flags, smoke and songs
Enthusiasm for Electric City Football Club is growing — and not just among soccer fans

ECFC is “bigger than sport,” believes club president Rob Jenkins, and fans say the team is a reason for optimism after years of pandemic hardship

“The people’s game”: Giving fans a voice on how Peterborough’s new soccer club operates

Modeled after similar groups in the UK, the newly formed Electric City Supporters’ Trust will represent the interests of fans to the team’s leadership

Photo of Andy Cragg, outdoors
Inside the New Canadians Centre’s welcome for refugees fleeing the Taliban

With only four days’ notice, the NCC helped them start their new lives in Canada.

Noor Moudarres and Imad Mahfouz
Election Day is here, and Peterborough’s new Canadians are excited

Housing and pandemic recovery are top of mind for this group of new voters

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?