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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

Rural residents struggle with slow internet during pandemic

By Will Pearson ● Community ● June 10, 2020 March 22, 2022

A sign outside Queen Mary Public School says "At Queen Mary Kindness Matters"

Schools are closed. So what’s replacing student nutrition programs?

By Will Pearson ● Health ● May 14, 2020 October 14, 2022

Principals are mobilizing to get food to families in need

COVID-19 slowing the resettlement process for newly-arrived refugees

By Will Pearson ● Community ● April 30, 2020 October 14, 2022

Refugee resettlement has been suspended worldwide, but two Syrian families arrived in Peterborough just before the borders closed.

“Gallons and gallons of disinfectant”

By Will Pearson ● Health ● April 21, 2020 October 14, 2022

How the coronavirus pandemic changed the job descriptions of three local workers

Gardeners welcome spring despite COVID-19

By Will Pearson ● Community ● April 7, 2020 October 14, 2022

But with community gardens ordered closed, the season looks uncertain for some green thumbs

Rent is due tomorrow — can local businesses afford it?

By Will Pearson & Ayesha Barmania ● Business ● March 31, 2020 October 14, 2022

Local entrepreneurs are worried about rent payments. Some Peterborough landlords are giving them a break.

Harm reduction in a pandemic

By Will Pearson ● Health ● March 25, 2020 October 14, 2022

COVID-19 is putting drug users at risk; here’s what local agencies are doing to help protect them