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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.

Will's Latest Articles

Climate change will bring more flood waters downtown. How much will the $52 million Jackson Creek diversion help?

By Will Pearson ● Creek Week ● December 13, 2021 October 13, 2022

A photograph of Darlene Cook former CEO of the Peterborough Housing Corporation

CEO Darlene Cook departs Peterborough Housing Corporation as City takes control

By Will Pearson ● Housing ● October 22, 2021 October 13, 2022

Plus: More reporting from the PHC’s October board meeting

Harper Creek: An ice age miracle in a Peterborough business park

By Will Pearson ● Environment ● October 19, 2021 October 13, 2022

Bears Creek: A fragile ecosystem coursing through Edmison Heights

By Will Pearson ● Environment ● October 5, 2021 October 13, 2022

Fish survive in Bears Creek, despite water quality that degrades as the stream travels through the urban environment

City to focus on Hilliard and Herbert Street properties in first phase of PHC redevelopment project

By Will Pearson ● Housing ● September 18, 2021 October 13, 2022

Plus: More reporting from the Peterborough Housing Corporation’s September board meeting

A composite image with photos of Michelle Ferreri, Maryam Monsef and Joy Lachica

Housing in Peterborough and the federal election

By Will Pearson & Ayesha Barmania ● Politics ● September 15, 2021 October 13, 2022

How would local federal candidates respond to the housing crisis?

A composite image with photos of Robert Bowers, Michelle Ferreri, Joy Lachica, Paul Lawton, Maryam Monsef and Chanté White.

Meet the candidates running for Peterborough-Kawartha

By Ayesha Barmania, Leina Amatsuji-Berry & Will Pearson ● Podcast ● September 9, 2021 October 14, 2022

Workers and widows confront MPP Smith over denied WSIB claims

By Will Pearson ● Labour ● September 8, 2021 October 14, 2022

The Occupational Disease Reform Alliance is pushing the WSIB to approve more compensation claims for workplace cancer and other diseases

Newsletter: Structure of new municipal housing corporation begins to take shape

By Will Pearson ● Newsletters ● July 27, 2021 October 13, 2022

Undercurrent: Local artists capture the fleeting beauty of flowers

By Will Pearson ● Arts & Culture ● July 9, 2021 October 13, 2022