Peterborough Currents

https://peterboroughcurrents.ca
Screenshot of the Peterborough Currents website
Peterborough Currents is an independent community news organization based in Peterborough, Ontario. The publication focuses on local journalism that highlights issues, experiences, and perspectives from the Peterborough community. Its coverage includes local government, housing, social issues, arts, culture, environment, and community initiatives. The outlet emphasizes solutions-oriented and people-focused reporting rather than only breaking news. It provides space for stories that reflect the experiences of residents and local organizations. Through digital publishing, Peterborough Currents works to strengthen connections between journalism and the community it serves. The publication contributes to the local media ecosystem by focusing on accessible, community-driven reporting.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Peterborough, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Peterborough

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Will Pearson, Ayesha Lye
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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