Brett Throop is a reporter based in Peterborough. He previously worked as a radio producer for CBC Ottawa. His writing has appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Edmonton Journal, the Ottawa Citizen, ...

The provincial government announced a four-percent funding increase for KPRDSB last week. But that amount might change as next year’s enrolment numbers are finalized. (Photos: Will Pearson) The ...

More than 80 Peterborough residents gathered to voice their opposition to Ontario's Bill 5, which aims to speed up development and resource extraction by weakening environmental protection rules.

As supportive housing waitlists grow, some local families are creating their own solutions. But advocates say the housing challenges for people with disabilities are too big for a handful of dedicated ...

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is mulling millions of dollars of spending cuts as it grapples with a projected deficit of nearly $16.6 million. (Photos: Will Pearson) The Kawartha Pine ...

Will Pearson grew up in Peterborough, moved away for a few years and then returned. He co-founded Peterborough Currents as a way to connect with the city more deeply. He’s written for local, regional, ...

Marisa Giuliani (left) and Laura Murray are both expecting layoff notices as the Peterborough Public Library carries through with a staff restructuring. (Photo: Will Pearson) The union that represents ...

Peterborough musician Charlie Glasspool with four recent local records — and his dog Myrtle. (Photo: Will Pearson) A glowing smile crosses Charlie Glasspool’s face as he looks at the striking, ...

Logging continues to be permitted in Algonquin Provincial Park. (Screenshot courtesy of Logging Algonquin) The Catholic church hall in Downeyville, Ont., comes alive with song and dance on St. Patrick ...

The Peterborough Currents podcast dives into the 2025 municipal budget in its latest episode. (Photo: Will Pearson) Last year, when city councillors approved the 2024 city budget with a 7 percent tax ...

Rockina Bird and Aydan Taylor of Curve Lake First Nation gathering mnoomin from Chemong Lake . (Photo: Alex Karn) Curve Lake First Nation elder Janet McCue sat at the stern of a pontoon boat as it ...

For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness.