Will Pearson, Author at Peterborough Currents

Will Pearson

Will Pearson grew up in Peterborough, moved away to pursue graduate studies, and returned in 2016. He helped to launch Peterborough Currents as a way of reconnecting with the community after he moved back. With almost ten years of journalism experience in local, regional and national media, he is thrilled to be doing journalism in and for a community he loves.

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Old public works yard “most likely” one source of Jackson Creek fuel spill, City says

By Will Pearson & Brett Throop ● Environment ● August 31, 2022 October 14, 2022

City also investigated a fuel leak in the area last fall, emails reveal

Peterborough Housing Corporation faces lawsuit from former CEO Darlene Cook

By Will Pearson ● Housing ● August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022

Curtis Creek’s east-city journey was shortened long ago. But it still remembers its old way.

By Will Pearson ● Creek Week ● July 19, 2022 October 13, 2022

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Podcast: Rent control, vacancy control and the strategies MPP candidates would use to address the housing crisis

By Will Pearson & Ayesha Barmania ● Podcast ● May 31, 2022 October 14, 2022

The Progressive Conservative-led government ended rent control for new builds this past term, the other major parties all propose to bring it back.

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Podcast: Peterborough MPP candidates on drug decriminalization and safe supply

By Will Pearson & Ayesha Barmania ● Podcast ● May 28, 2022 October 14, 2022

We asked candidates if they support the strategies that the Peterborough Board of Health says would combat the drug poisoning crisis

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Podcast: How local MPP candidates would approach policing in Peterborough

By Will Pearson ● Podcast ● May 25, 2022 October 14, 2022

By appointing members to the local police board, the provincial government helps set the tone for policing in Peterborough. So what kinds of people would MPP candidates appoint to the board?