Peterborough Currents

Two stories, plus a look ahead: (0:30) Ayesha takes a look at what the Williams Treaties actually say, plus (8:40) The Raging Grannies remember Carol Winter and discuss her dream of a hub for vulnerable people. Plus, Will and Ayesha discuss what we have planned for season two of Peterborough Currents.

In Episode Four, we ask: what’s the point of city slogan anyway? Then, interviews with participants of Katimavik’s Indigenous Youth in Transition program, followed by interviews with local artists about the precarity of arts work, an issue highlighted by the Precarious Festival which is wrapping up this weekend. Lastly, listeners get a sneak peek of the debut issue of The River Magazine, a new publication by people who share the experience of living on low incomes in Peterborough.

Produced by: Will Pearson and Mauricio Interiano.

Music by: Seafoam Dream, Sean Conway, and Nick Ferrio.

Photo: “From the Scraps,” by Carolyn Barber (from The River Magazine).

Three stories: a new project by The Warming Room, called HOME, provides supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness in Peterborough (1:00), a church service in Lindsay remembers the women who served in World War One (6:30), a profile of local musician Olias (11:50).

Our second episode has four stories. First, we ask attendees of The Spill’s final concert to share what the iconic venue has meant to them. Secondly, we explore the potential of daylighting Jackson Creek in Peterborough’s downtown.

A new contributor provides our third story; Josh Skinner, co-editor of Arthur, has produced an audio essay about the chill vibe on campus during Trent University’s autumn reading week. Finally, a documentary by Will Pearson introduces listeners to Rock Camp For Girls. Enjoy!

In our first episode, Will Pearson reports on the use of social media by Peterborough City Councillors — in particular their judicious or perhaps injudicious use of the block button; and two documentaries by Ayesha Barmania, one about the events from Confederation Square on September 30, when a rally planned by a known white supremacist was entirely drawfed by the counter-rallies; and a documentary about a community music festival: the inaugural Sad Fest.

In this teaser trailer, meet Ayesha Barmania and Will Pearson, the hosts of the new podcast Peterborough Currents. This is a current affairs program about Peterborough, Ontario — bringing you stories about the people, politics and passion that make our city tick.

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Our first episode will be released next week on October 14, and will include a documentary about the counter-protest that was held in opposition to an anti-immigration/anti-Trudeau rally organized by a white nationalist in Peterborough, as well as a segment about how City Councillors are approaching social media engagement with constituents.