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Audio“So much to be gained from a painful loss”: Lessons for today’s teenagers from two PCVS alumni

By Will Pearson ● Community ● September 13, 2023

A new play portrays the final year at PCVS. Ahead of the play’s opening, two generations of young people sat down with Peterborough Currents to discuss the role of youth activism in growing up.

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AudioPeterborough Area Roller Derby competes this weekend with world ranking points on the line

By Eddy Sweeney, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Sports ● July 19, 2023

Peterborough won its first ever WFTDA-sanctioned bout last month, and the team skates against Guelph’s Royal City Roller Derby on July 22

Six junior rowers from Spain join Peterborough Rowing Club for the summer

By Eddy Sweeney, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Podcast ● July 9, 2023

Their visit will culminate with participation in the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines next month

PODCAST: Downtown café Dreams of Beans becomes a social enterprise

By Eddy Sweeney, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Podcast ● June 5, 2023

Owners eliminate tipping, commit to a living wage of $25 per hour instead

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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

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

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

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?