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Francis Hobbins of Peterborough with his cheque for $3,280,729.40. (Photo: Ontario Lottery and Gaming)

Peterborough man finally able to claim his $3.3 million lottery win

Francis Hobbins won Lottario jackpot on May 6th but had to wait for OLG clearance

kawarthaNOW - July 19, 2017

While wedding planning can have its hectic moments, the experience as a whole is supposed to be fun, not nerve-wracking. The Monocle Centre for the Arts and Down to the Last Details (pictured) can help make the planning process easier for you, from your bachelorette party right up to your wedding day. (Photo: Danielle Meredith Photography)

Tying the knot? Two local event planners can help kickstart your wedding planning into high gear

Organized by the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, the 2017 Love Local Expo takes place on Wednesday, September 27th at the Morrow Building in Peterborough.

Love Local Expo in Peterborough highlights the strength of local business

A participant in a plein air painting and paddling workshop held earlier this April. You'll be wearing summer clothes for one of the four experiences during July, August, and September offered by The Canadian Canoe Museum and The Land Canadian Adventures. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum / The Land Canadian Adventures)

Paddle and paint outdoors this summer

Ontario Trillium Foundation announces grants for 11 organizations in the Kawarthas

Funding intended to help communities meet local needs through new ideas and projects

kawarthaNOW - July 18, 2017

Millbrook Ladies' Night brings over 1,000 women to beautiful downtown Millbrook every summer. (Photo: Millbrook B.I.A.)

Seven reasons why you can’t miss this year’s Millbrook Ladies’ Night

Shari Keys-Williams and George Eliadis were killed on July 15 after a car crossed the centre line and hit a group of motorcyclists. Both leave behind children. (Photo: Shari Keys-Williams / Facebook)

Toronto paramedic and his partner victims of deadly weekend crash near Haliburton

The Stephen Stanley Band (Stephen Stanley, Chris Bennett, Chris Rellinger, Gregor Beresford, and Chris Brown) perform at Peterborugh Musicfest on Wednesday, July 19th in a double bill with Lindsay-based The Kents. (Photo: Stephen Stanley Band)

Lowest of The Low cofounder Stephen Stanley brings his new band to Peterborough Musicfest

Sean Quinlan, Dan Smith, Mike Judson, and Aaron Goedhuis star in Norm Foster's comedy The Foursome. Directed by Ray Henderson, the show is running now until July 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. (Photo via Ray Henderson / Facebook)

The Foursome scores a hole in one

Norm Foster's four-man comedy runs at the Peterborough Theatre Guild until July 22

Sam Tweedle - July 15, 2017

Leisa Way as Celine Dion and Bobby Prochaska as Andrea Bocelli singing The Prayer in Oh, Canada, We Sing For Thee!, running at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon until July 22. (Photo: Nelson Anselmo)

Hear Canada’s greatest musical hits at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon

Exotic roots music duo Jennis (Dennis Gaumond and Jen Gillmor) are performing at The Spill in downtown Peterborough on Friday and at The Arlington Pub in Maynooth on Saturday. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – July 13 to 19

Inside the main house of Ronnie Hawkins' Hawkstone Manor on Stoney Lake, which is currently listed for sale with Sotheby's at an asking price of $4,250,000. (Photo: Realtor.ca)

Ronnie Hawkins is selling Hawkstone Manor for $4.3 million

News & Community

A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg (photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for July 14, 2017

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 20, 2017

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.

Francis Hobbins of Peterborough with his cheque for $3,280,729.40. (Photo: Ontario Lottery and Gaming)

Peterborough man finally able to claim his $3.3 million lottery win

July 19, 2017

Ontario Trillium Foundation announces grants for 11 organizations in the Kawarthas

July 18, 2017

Shari Keys-Williams and George Eliadis were killed on July 15 after a car crossed the centre line and hit a group of motorcyclists. Both leave behind children. (Photo: Shari Keys-Williams / Facebook)

Toronto paramedic and his partner victims of deadly weekend crash near...

July 17, 2017

Inside the main house of Ronnie Hawkins' Hawkstone Manor on Stoney Lake, which is currently listed for sale with Sotheby's at an asking price of $4,250,000. (Photo: Realtor.ca)

Ronnie Hawkins is selling Hawkstone Manor for $4.3 million

July 13, 2017

Peterborough DBIA Executive Director Terry Gueil and United Way of Peterborough & District Development Officer Erica Richmond (right) with Amanda Menard, owner of Amandala's, one of the 32 restaurants in downtown Peterborough participating in the Paint The Town Red fundraiser. (Photo: United Way of Peterborough & District)

This year’s Paint the Town Red fundraiser includes 32 Peterborough restaurants

July 13, 2017

Arts & Entertainment

The Stephen Stanley Band (Stephen Stanley, Chris Bennett, Chris Rellinger, Gregor Beresford, and Chris Brown) perform at Peterborugh Musicfest on Wednesday, July 19th in a double bill with Lindsay-based The Kents. (Photo: Stephen Stanley Band)

Lowest of The Low cofounder Stephen Stanley brings his new band...

Paul Rellinger - July 16, 2017

Double shot of Canadian rock on July 19 also features rising stars The Kents .

Sean Quinlan, Dan Smith, Mike Judson, and Aaron Goedhuis star in Norm Foster's comedy The Foursome. Directed by Ray Henderson, the show is running now until July 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. (Photo via Ray Henderson / Facebook)

The Foursome scores a hole in one

July 15, 2017

Leisa Way as Celine Dion and Bobby Prochaska as Andrea Bocelli singing The Prayer in Oh, Canada, We Sing For Thee!, running at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon until July 22. (Photo: Nelson Anselmo)

Hear Canada’s greatest musical hits at the Lakeview Arts Barn in...

July 13, 2017

Exotic roots music duo Jennis (Dennis Gaumond and Jen Gillmor) are performing at The Spill in downtown Peterborough on Friday and at The Arlington Pub in Maynooth on Saturday. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – July 13 to 19

July 13, 2017

The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, led by music director and conductor Michael Newnham, is performing Star Wars, Spies and More! at Peterborough Musicfest on July 15 at Del Crary Park. (Photo: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra brings the music of stage and screen to...

July 11, 2017

Canada's newest pop sensation Ruth B performs a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, July 12, with Peterborough's own singer-songwriter and actor Kate Suhr opening. (Photo: Jacqueline Di Milia)

Canada’s rising pop sensation Ruth B performs at Peterborough Musicfest on...

July 9, 2017

Business & Technology

The Ennismore Shamrock Festival on July 21st to 23rd features the Truck and Tractor Pull on Sunday afternoon at the Ennismore Community Centre.

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

kawarthaNOW - July 19, 2017

Featuring Employment Standards Act, Buying the Moose, Ennismore Shamrock Festival, and more.

Organized by the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, the 2017 Love Local Expo takes place on Wednesday, September 27th at the Morrow Building in Peterborough.

Love Local Expo in Peterborough highlights the strength of local business

July 18, 2017

Chef Brian Henry has opened the Angle Iron Kitchen in Young's Point. Henry also offers handcrafted rubs and spice blends through The Spice Co. (Photo: The Spice Co. / Facebook)

The Business Beat for July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

Tina Bromley (centre) her family after winning the Peterborough DBIA's Win This Space contest in February 2017. CBC Ontario Morning will interview Bromely after the Town of Dryden recently launched its own Win This Space competition. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Tina Bromley of Tiny Greens to appear on CBC Ontario Morning...

Updated July 12, 2017

You can visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism at various community events this summer, including the Ennismore Shamrock Festival, the Lakefield Sidewalk Sale, and Rock the Locks.

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

July 12, 2017

Previous participants in the Kawartha Backcountry Entrepreneurship Experience, which returns on August 25 to 26. Applications for the free program are being accepted until July 31.

Business survival training program for young entrepreneurs returns this summer

July 10, 2017

Lifestyle & Family

While wedding planning can have its hectic moments, the experience as a whole is supposed to be fun, not nerve-wracking. The Monocle Centre for the Arts and Down to the Last Details (pictured) can help make the planning process easier for you, from your bachelorette party right up to your wedding day. (Photo: Danielle Meredith Photography)

Tying the knot? Two local event planners can help kickstart your...

Paula Kehoe - July 18, 2017

Featuring The Monocle Centre for the Arts and Down to the Last Details.

The mama loon with one of her chicks, just a day and a half old, on her back. The other chick, who was born only hours before this photo was taken, is tucked under the other wing. (Photo: Cliff Homewood)

Check out these amazing photos of a pair of loons with...

Updated July 18, 2017

A participant in a plein air painting and paddling workshop held earlier this April. You'll be wearing summer clothes for one of the four experiences during July, August, and September offered by The Canadian Canoe Museum and The Land Canadian Adventures. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum / The Land Canadian Adventures)

Paddle and paint outdoors this summer

July 18, 2017

Millbrook Ladies' Night brings over 1,000 women to beautiful downtown Millbrook every summer. (Photo: Millbrook B.I.A.)

Seven reasons why you can’t miss this year’s Millbrook Ladies’ Night

July 17, 2017

Peterborough Pulse returns to downtown Peterborough for its third year on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The day-long open streets event is its biggest yet, with 3.8 kilometres of streets and trails. Pictured is the inaugural event held in July 2015. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

This year’s Peterborough Pulse is bigger than ever

July 13, 2017

Bobcaygeon Brewing Company is one of four cottage country breweries to try this summer. Pictured is the Common Loon American Pale Ale, one of their flagship brews. (Photo: Bobcaygeon Brewing Company)

KNosh News – July 2017

July 11, 2017

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