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Meg Hicks and Josh Garrison star as Chris and Ken Gorman, two guests at a party who attempt to cover up a potential scandal involving their hosts, in Lakefield College School's production of Rumors, Neil Simon's farce about high society. The show runs for three performances only May 25 to 27. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)

Lakefield College School brings Neil Simon’s high society farce to the stage

'Rumors' runs from May 25 to 27 at the Bryan Jones Theatre in Lakefield

Sam Tweedle - May 21, 2017

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when many people go camping and open their cottages for the season.

What’s open & closed on Victoria Day

After 35 years as Peterborough correspondent for CBC Radio's Ontario Morning, Jack Roe filed his final report on May 19 after CBC decided to cut the positions. (Photo via Trent University Alumni Association)

Jack Roe’s 35-year run as CBC Radio’s Peterborough correspondent ends

Hydro One crews

Power outages in cottage country ahead of long weekend

Three businesses to help you make the most of cottage season: powersports and marine from Dunfords of Havelock, an easy and safe way to split kindling using The Kindling Maker, and (pictured) fishing and family fun at Southview Cottages on Rice Lake. (Photo: Southview Cottages)

Make the most of your cottage time this summer

Featuring Dunfords of Havelock, The Kindling Maker, and Southview Cottages

Eva Fisher - May 19, 2017

George, a muskrat who was deliberately injured and abandoned, has succumbed to his injuries. Police are now investigating the incident and seeking the public's help. (Photo: Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue)

Police identify youth who left injured muskrat at Rice Lake, rule out criminal behaviour

Peterborough's Faith Dickinson received the Diana Award, presented by from Prince William and Prince Harry, for her "Cuddles for Cancer" charity. (Photo: Kensington Palace)

Peterborough’s Faith Dickinson receives The Diana Award from Prince William and Prince Harry

Marley's Bar & Grill in Buckhorn opens for the season this weekend with performances by Washboard Hank on Friday and Saturday night. Marley's will have live music on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.

nightlifeNOW – May 18 to 24

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Kawarthas

Severe thunderstorm warning ended for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

kawarthaNOW - May 18, 2017

GreenUP Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you make veggie, annual and perennial, shrub and tree choices for your garden at the Annual Ecology Park Plant Sale this Sunday, May 21st noon to 4 p.m. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Gardening with wild and local plants is the natural choice

4th Line Theatre's new play "Bombers: Reaping the Whirlwind" by David S. Craig tells the story of a Canadian heavy bomber pilot serving with No. 6 Group RCAF of Bomber Command during the Second World War. Pictured are the aircrew and groundcrew of No. 428 Squadron (also known as the "Ghost Squadron", one of the No. 6 Group RCAF squadrons) with their Avro Lancaster, which flew the squadron's 2000th sortie, a raid on Bremen in Germany. (Photo: Library and Archives Canada)

New play at 4th Line Theatre in July tells story of Canada’s WWII bomber pilots

Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada has delayed the opening of the Trent-Severn Waterway for the 2017 season by one week until Friday, May 26th. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opening delayed until May 26

News & Community

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when many people go camping and open their cottages for the season.

What’s open & closed on Victoria Day

kawarthaNOW - May 20, 2017

Holiday hours for 248 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.

After 35 years as Peterborough correspondent for CBC Radio's Ontario Morning, Jack Roe filed his final report on May 19 after CBC decided to cut the positions. (Photo via Trent University Alumni Association)

Jack Roe’s 35-year run as CBC Radio’s Peterborough correspondent ends

May 19, 2017

Hydro One crews

Power outages in cottage country ahead of long weekend

May 19, 2017

George, a muskrat who was deliberately injured and abandoned, has succumbed to his injuries. Police are now investigating the incident and seeking the public's help. (Photo: Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue)

Police identify youth who left injured muskrat at Rice Lake, rule...

Updated May 19, 2017

Peterborough's Faith Dickinson received the Diana Award, presented by from Prince William and Prince Harry, for her "Cuddles for Cancer" charity. (Photo: Kensington Palace)

Peterborough’s Faith Dickinson receives The Diana Award from Prince William and...

May 18, 2017

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Kawarthas

Severe thunderstorm warning ended for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

May 18, 2017

Arts & Entertainment

Meg Hicks and Josh Garrison star as Chris and Ken Gorman, two guests at a party who attempt to cover up a potential scandal involving their hosts, in Lakefield College School's production of Rumors, Neil Simon's farce about high society. The show runs for three performances only May 25 to 27. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)

Lakefield College School brings Neil Simon’s high society farce to the...

Sam Tweedle - May 21, 2017

'Rumors' runs from May 25 to 27 at the Bryan Jones Theatre in Lakefield.

Marley's Bar & Grill in Buckhorn opens for the season this weekend with performances by Washboard Hank on Friday and Saturday night. Marley's will have live music on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.

nightlifeNOW – May 18 to 24

May 18, 2017

4th Line Theatre's new play "Bombers: Reaping the Whirlwind" by David S. Craig tells the story of a Canadian heavy bomber pilot serving with No. 6 Group RCAF of Bomber Command during the Second World War. Pictured are the aircrew and groundcrew of No. 428 Squadron (also known as the "Ghost Squadron", one of the No. 6 Group RCAF squadrons) with their Avro Lancaster, which flew the squadron's 2000th sortie, a raid on Bremen in Germany. (Photo: Library and Archives Canada)

New play at 4th Line Theatre in July tells story of...

May 17, 2017

Lucas DeLuca, founder of Amber Coast Theatrical, has organized a unique evening of music on May 20th with the Kawartha's Rising Stars Mentorship Concert, which will pair six veteran performers with six aspiring vocalists. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)

Amber Coast Theatrical pairs veteran performers with talented high school students

May 16, 2017

Award-winning Cree-Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and visual artist Buffy Sainte-Marie kicks off the Peterborough Folk Festival with a ticketed concert at Showplace in downtown Peterborough on Friday, August 18 (publicity photo)

Buffy Sainte-Marie kicks off Peterborough Folk Festival at Showplace on August...

May 16, 2017

Writer and comedian Deborah Kimmett is performing her new one-woman show "The Year of The Suddenly", directed by Linda Kash, at Catalina's in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, June 3. (Publicity photo)

In The Year of The Suddenly, Deborah Kimmett finds the funny...

May 14, 2017

Business & Technology

Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene is celebrating its 50th anniversary season beginning Tuesday, May 23. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism –...

kawarthaNOW - May 17, 2017

Featuring long weekend events, 50th anniversary of Lang Pioneer Village, WannaCry ransomware utility, and more.

The Peterborough Agricultural Society has put together a sponsorship package for businesses for this year's Peterborough Ex.

The Business Beat for May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

On Friday, May 12, the 2017 camping and recreational season at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground in Warsaw and Beavermead Campground in Peterborough

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism –...

May 10, 2017

Writer Jeanne Pengelly (left) listens during the "Watch Out World" panel discussion at the May 3rd meeting of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) as Chimp Treats owner Brooke Hammer (right) speaks, alongside fellow panelists Jane Zima (second from right) and Sana Virgji with moderator and WBN director Paula Kehoe. (Photo: Rose Terry / Innovation Cluster)

Young female entrepreneurs raising the bar in innovative startups

May 4, 2017

Terry McCullough, Vice President and General Manager of Savage Arms Canada in Lakefield and a member of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, has been appointed to the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's Board of Directors. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism –...

May 3, 2017

Six businesses run by entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 29 will be located and supported in The Cube in the VentureNorth building over the next four months, as part of the Slingshot summer incubator program run by the Innovation Cluster - Peterborough and the Kawarthas. (Photo: Innovation Cluster).

Six youth entrepreneur businesses selected for Innovation Cluster’s Slingshot program

May 1, 2017

Lifestyle & Family

Three businesses to help you make the most of cottage season: powersports and marine from Dunfords of Havelock, an easy and safe way to split kindling using The Kindling Maker, and (pictured) fishing and family fun at Southview Cottages on Rice Lake. (Photo: Southview Cottages)

Make the most of your cottage time this summer

Eva Fisher - May 19, 2017

Featuring Dunfords of Havelock, The Kindling Maker, and Southview Cottages.

GreenUP Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you make veggie, annual and perennial, shrub and tree choices for your garden at the Annual Ecology Park Plant Sale this Sunday, May 21st noon to 4 p.m. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Gardening with wild and local plants is the natural choice

May 18, 2017

The Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour is the biggest of its kind in Ontario, with over 50 participating bakeries. At an event at the Silver Bean Cafe launching the fifth year of the tour, Elle and Olivia sample the Goose Butter Tart from Ste. Anne's Spa and the Nanaimo Bar Butter Tart from the Magic Rolling Pin. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW)

Canadiana-themed butter tarts storm the Kawarthas

May 16, 2017

A new iOS and Android app called Zatiq, locally developed by Sultan Moni, will make restaurant recommendations based on your mood. (Photo: Junaid Amjad)

KNosh News – May 2017

May 12, 2017

Make your summer in the Kawarthas even better by enjoying a farm-to-table meal at Elmhirst's Resort (pictured), enhancing your garden with sustainable and pesticide-free plants from The Greenhouse on the River, or building your custom dream home with help from Apsley Home Hardware Building Centre. (Photo: Justen Soule)

Three businesses that can make your summer in the Kawarthas even...

May 11, 2017

Little Lake rising above the retaining walls and flooding the parking lot at Ashburnham Lock 20 at Beavermead Park in Peterborough. Over 100mm of rain has already fallen in Peterborough since the beginning of May. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Dealing with heavy rain and planning for future flooding

May 11, 2017

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