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Will Pearson

Will Pearson co-founded the local news website Peterborough Currents in 2020. For five years, he led Currents as publisher and editor until transitioning out of those roles in the summer of 2025. He continues to support the work of Peterborough Currents as a member of its board of directors. For his day job, Will now works as an assistant editor at The Narwhal.

Will's Latest Articles

No internet? No problem. Community radio fosters connection during pandemic.

From birthday broadcasts to audio church services, Trent Radio is being used in creative ways

Care about social services? Here’s your guide to the City’s 2021 draft budget

A detailed look at the draft budget’s proposed changes for social services

Care about cycling? Here’s what you need to know about the 2021 budget

“Budgetary constraints” delay Crawford Trail extension — again

Peterborough to expand shelter capacity and hours — but will everyone be welcome?

At least 61 individuals have received bans from Peterborough shelters during the coronavirus pandemic

Making art together — even in a pandemic

How two community arts practitioners are easing back into their work

Are delivery apps helping or hurting local restaurants?

Offering delivery is more important than ever during the pandemic. But some restaurateurs question whether using delivery apps is worth it.

Local families create housing solution for their sons with disabilities

Shared Dreams at the Mount will house up to five people with developmental disabilities — but one essential piece of funding is still missing

Can we save Peterborough’s urban forest?

Between 2015 and 2018, the city lost 10 percent of its urban canopy coverage.

One City purchases house to preserve affordable housing
Toward 2,000 affordable housing units

Has there been any progress on affordable housing in the last year?

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?