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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

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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?

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Podcast: Who’s running in Peterborough—Kawartha?

By Will Pearson & Ayesha Barmania ● Podcast ● May 19, 2022 October 14, 2022

Candidates Jen Deck, Greg Dempsey and Robert Gibson introduce themselves in this first episode of our provincial election podcast

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Timeline: Inside Peterborough’s 4-year fight for a safe consumption site

By Will Pearson, Ayesha Barmania & Brett Throop ● In-depth ● March 15, 2022 January 11, 2023

After years of effort, Peterborough finally set to open a supervised consumption site

By Will Pearson ● Health ● February 25, 2022 October 14, 2022

Provincial funding was announced today, clearing the way for the site to open

Sale of rent-geared-to-income housing continues

By Will Pearson ● Brief ● February 9, 2022 October 13, 2022

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

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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