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Award-winning Peterborough actor, singer-songwriter, musician, playwright, music director, and sound designer Beau Dixon will perform his blend of original soul, R&B, reggae, funk, and rock music when the Beau Dixon Trio performs at Crook & Coffer in downtown Peterborough on Friday night, with Michael Peterson opening. (Photo: Kristina Ruddick)

nightlifeNOW – November 12 to 18

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
La Mesita Mexican Restaurant owner Martin Carbajal displays a Holiday Shopping Passport at his George Street restaurant. La Mesita is one of more than 150 businesses in downtown Peterborough and East City participating in the annual program organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), which rewards residents and visitors for shopping local with thousands of dollars in gift cards. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Holiday Shopping Passports return to downtown Peterborough with $3,000 in rewards for shopping local

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Popular DBIA program offers extra stamp opportunities as more than 150 downtown and East City businesses participate this holiday season.
The Peterborough County OPP is hosting a truck pull fundraiser for Special Olympics Ontario at the Miskin Law Community Complex in Peterborough on November 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County OPP)

Peterborough County OPP challenges teams to pull a transport truck for Special Olympics Ontario

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November 26 fundraiser at Miskin Law Community Complex will pit teams of up to 10 against a full-size OPP transport truck and car hauler.
St. Lawrence College president and CEO Glenn Vollebregt has assumed the role of interim president and CEO of Fleming College, replacing Theresa Knott in the role, as the two colleges move towards a merger in April 2027. (Photo: St. Lawrence College)

Glenn Vollebregt takes over as Fleming College interim president and CEO as merger moves...

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St. Lawrence College president and CEO will lead both institutions ahead of planned April 2027 integration, with Theresa Knott returning to academic leadership role.
Paramedics provides emergency medical care to citizens and visitors of Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. Operated by Peterborough County, the service is jointly funded by Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the Ontario government through the Ministry of Health. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County and paramedics union reach essential services agreement ahead of possible strike

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Agreement means CUPE Local 4911 can proceed with strike as of November 13, although the union has not yet issued a strike notice to the county.
Kerry Griffin, Barb Scheffler, Chris Gibbs, and Leslie Seiler perform in Globus Theatre's "A Hula Holiday Homicide" original interactive dinner theatre experience, which runs from November 19 to 28, 2026 at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Time is running out to solve Globus Theatre’s latest holiday murder mystery dinner theatre

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Tickets are only available for the November 26 performance of 'A Hula Holiday Homicide' in Bobcaygeon.
During a launch event at the Balsillie Family YMCA in Peterborough on November 5, 2026 for the 2026-27 Strong Kids Campaign, A Night in White Garden Party committee chair Chris Leney holds a cheque for $45,000, representing the proceeds from the September 18 fundraiser going towards the campaign's goal of raising $215,000 to help children, youth, and families access YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. Also pictured, from left to right: Strong Kids Campaign chair Shaun Pearce, YMCA of Central East Ontario Vice President of Membership & Health, Fitness & Aquatics Leslie Murray, Peterborough city councillor Joy Lachica, Peterborough mayor-elect Michael Eamon, Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal, YMCA Employment Services General Manager Katherine Orban, YMCA of Central East Ontario President and CEO David Allen, and Strong Kids Campaign committee members Logan McCrea and Spencer Lupton. (Photo courtesy of YMCA of Central East Ontario)

Peterborough YMCA launches $215,000 Strong Kids campaign to help remove financial barriers

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Balsillie Family YMCA says 35% of its 2026-27 fundraising goal has already been raised, including a record $45,000 contribution from A Night in White Garden Party.
Elora folk singer-songwriter Drea Lake will join Hamilton's Marshall Veroni, Peterborough's Mary-Kate Edwards (now living in Montreal), and Peterborough's Joanna Bronson for "Originals: Songs in the Round" at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – November 5 to 11

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The main office of Canopy Support Services is located at 150 O'Carroll Avenue in Peterborough, with additional offices on Monaghan Road and in Lindsay, Cobourg, Haliburton, and Campbellford. (Photo: Google Maps)

Canopy Support Services discloses breach involving personal health information of clients

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Peterborough-based disability support organization says files were encrypted on a backup server but no information was lost.
In early November, The Salvation Army Peterborough is launching its annual "Hope for All Seasons" fundraising campaign, which includes a mail-out appeal and the Christmas kettle program. The funds raised from the campaign support the charity's year-round programs, including the breakfast program and food bank. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Peterborough)

Salvation Army Peterborough launches Christmas campaign under pressure from $88,000 shortfall

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Charity aims to raise $675,000 by year's end as growing demand stretches food, emergency assistance, and other community services.
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