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

The Beach Report for July 21, 2017

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

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 22, 2017

Grown Ups Read Things They Wrote as Kids host Dan Misener listens as a reader in Montreal shares something she wrote as a child. If you have childhood or teenage writing you'd like to share on stage, you can sign up for the September 17th show at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough. (Photo: Jenna Zuschlag Misener)

“What was I thinking when I wrote that?”

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough has announced its 2017/2018 fall season (Photo: Market Hall)

Lots of world-class musical talent coming this fall to Peterborough’s Market Hall

Get funky on Friday, July 21 when Jon Epworth & The Miracle Sweat (Andy Wiseman, Marg Gunter, Oli Johnson, and Graham C. Scott) bring their soul and R&B sound to The Spill in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: C. Kirvan Photography)

nightlifeNOW – July 20 to 26

On Friday, July 21, you can spend a day at one of Ontario's 330 provincial parks for free (photo: Ontario Parks)

Connect with nature and enjoy an Ontario provincial park for free on Friday, July 21

As well as free day use, many parks are also offering special activities and events

kawarthaNOW - July 20, 2017

Journey tribute band Absolute Journey performs a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Saturday, July 22. (Photo: Absolute Journey)

Tribute to hit-making machine Journey to rock Peterborough Musicfest on July 22

GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator Danica Jarvis holds a baby snapping turtle recently found swimming in Meade Creek at GreenUP Ecology Park. Snapping Turtles are listed as Special Concern in Ontario which means that they are in danger of becoming threatened or endangered due to a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats. (Photo: GreenUP)

How to help a turtle cross the road

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

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

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

Paula Kehoe - July 18, 2017

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

News & Community

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

The Beach Report for July 21, 2017

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 22, 2017

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

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

The Beach Report for July 14, 2017

Updated July 20, 2017

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

Arts & Entertainment

Grown Ups Read Things They Wrote as Kids host Dan Misener listens as a reader in Montreal shares something she wrote as a child. If you have childhood or teenage writing you'd like to share on stage, you can sign up for the September 17th show at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough. (Photo: Jenna Zuschlag Misener)

“What was I thinking when I wrote that?”

Paul Rellinger - July 21, 2017

Market Hall welcomes Grownups Read Things They Wrote As Kids to Peterborough for the first time on September 17.

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough has announced its 2017/2018 fall season (Photo: Market Hall)

Lots of world-class musical talent coming this fall to Peterborough’s Market...

July 20, 2017

Get funky on Friday, July 21 when Jon Epworth & The Miracle Sweat (Andy Wiseman, Marg Gunter, Oli Johnson, and Graham C. Scott) bring their soul and R&B sound to The Spill in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: C. Kirvan Photography)

nightlifeNOW – July 20 to 26

July 20, 2017

Journey tribute band Absolute Journey performs a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Saturday, July 22. (Photo: Absolute Journey)

Tribute to hit-making machine Journey to rock Peterborough Musicfest on July...

July 20, 2017

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...

July 16, 2017

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

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

On Friday, July 21, you can spend a day at one of Ontario's 330 provincial parks for free (photo: Ontario Parks)

Connect with nature and enjoy an Ontario provincial park for free...

kawarthaNOW - July 20, 2017

As well as free day use, many parks are also offering special activities and events.

GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator Danica Jarvis holds a baby snapping turtle recently found swimming in Meade Creek at GreenUP Ecology Park. Snapping Turtles are listed as Special Concern in Ontario which means that they are in danger of becoming threatened or endangered due to a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats. (Photo: GreenUP)

How to help a turtle cross the road

July 20, 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...

July 18, 2017

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

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