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Newfoundland native and Campbellford resident Ken Tizzard and his band will be performing tunes from his new record "A Good Dog Is Lost" (a collection of songs by the late Newfoundland folk singer-songwriter Ron Hynes) at The Red Dog in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, November 17th. You can also catch Ken every Wednesday at the The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse in Campbellford. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – November 15 to 21

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 21

kawarthaNOW - November 15, 2018

The cast of Lindsay Little Theatre's production of Ann-Marie MacDonald's comedy "Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)", where a downtrodden assistant professor struggling to complete her doctorate enters the world of Shakespeare's "Othello" and "Romeo and Juliet". The play runs from November 16 to 25 in Lindsay. (Photo: Shannon Peters Bain)

Lindsay Little Theatre tackles clever Shakespearean spoof ‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)’

Up to 15 cm of snow on the way Friday in the Kawarthas

With preparation and planning, winter cycling can be an active, safe, and fun part of your day, whether you're walking the kids to school, commuting, or heading out for groceries. (Photo: EnviroCentre)

Let it snow! Gear up for winter cycling

This year's annual Kawartha Rotary Christmas Auction aims to raise $28,000 for the purchase and training of Isaac, the newest member of the Peterborough Police Service's Canine Unit, pictured with his handler Constable Bob Cowie. Featuring around 250 items, the auction opens on Monday, November 19th and closes on Sunday, December 2nd. (Photo: Dean Ostrander / Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Kawartha Rotary Christmas Auction raising funds for police dog Isaac

Online auction opening November 19 will support newest member of Peterborough Police Service's K9 Unit

Paul Rellinger - November 13, 2018

The 1.5-acre green roof of the new Canadian Canoe Museum facility, to be located at the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site, will be named in honour of the Dalglish Family Foundation, which had donated $1.2 million to the museum's capital campaign to build the new facility. The roof, which is the largest external surface of the facility, will feature an accessible boardwalk, a wildflower meadow, and local grasses, and will result in energy conservation and environmental benefits. (Rendering: heneghan peng / Kearns Mancini Architects)

Spectacular green roof of new Canadian Canoe Museum to be named in honour of Dalglish family

The ReFrame Film Festival returns for its 15th year under new leadership from January 24 to 27, 2019. Creative Director Amy Siegel and Festival Director Jay Adam have been working diligently with their programming committee over the past several months to bring almost 70 thought-provoking films to the 2019 festival. Early bird tickets and festival passes available now. (Supplied photo)

Early bird tickets and passes now available for 15th annual ReFrame Film Festival

A native of Ireland now living in PEI, Irish Mythen brings her heartfelt and powerful songs to the stage of the Market Hall in Peterborough on November 21, 2018. Toronto singer-songwriter Jory Nash will be opening. (Publicity photo)

Irish Mythen is a musical force of nature

This month we look at snack food favourites reinvented by local businesses. The Pastry Peddler in Millbrook has come up with its own version of the Passion Flakie, with different flavours every "Flaky Friday". Pictured is lemon curd, raspberry preserve, and fresh cream. (Photo: Brad Katz / Pastry Peddler)

Knosh News – November 2018

Featuring the Pastry Peddler and Vegan Sweet Home, Vegfestivus, Taste of Agra, The Monaghan Cafe, and Tiny Greens Plant Cafe

Eva Fisher - November 13, 2018

Mayor-elect Diane Therrien will be sworn into office on November 26, 2018. The 32-year-old former Town Ward councillor is only the third woman ever to hold the office of Mayor in Peterborough. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)

A confident Diane Therrien eager to begin her new role as Mayor of Peterborough

Joel Wiebe and Terry Gueil of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with Theresa Foley of Showplace Performance Centre, Jonathan Moreno of Wild Rock Outfitters, and James and Lena Wallwork of Lift Lock Escape, at the launch of the 2018 Holiday Shopping Passport Program at Wild Rock Outfitters on November 12, 2018. Showplace and Lift Lock Escape are two of the new organizations and businesses participating in this year's program. (Supplied photo)

Showplace and Market Hall participating in this year’s Holiday Shopping Passport program

The Innovation Cluster and Trent Business Students Association have teamed up to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week this week with a series of events, including the Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition for Trent University and Fleming College students on November 15, 2018. Pictured are the winners of the 2017 Pitch It! entrepreneurial competition, where five teams each took home $500. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

businessNOW – November 12, 2018

News & Community

This 2004 Suburu IR4 race car was one of two vehicles stolen when suspects hauled away a car trailer from an Ennismore storage facility sometime during the last three months. (Supplied photo)

Trailer stolen containing two race cars and parts valued at over $300,000

kawarthaNOW - November 15, 2018

Theft occurred from Ennismore storage facility sometime between August and November.

Up to 15 cm of snow on the way Friday in...

November 15, 2018

Peterborough activist, feminist, and writer Rosemary Ganley (pictured at a meeting of the G7 council on issues of gender equality in June 2018) will receive the 2018 YMCA Peace Medal. (Photo: Global Affairs Canada)

Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive 2018 YMCA Peace Medal

November 14, 2018

Kawartha Rotary Christmas Auction raising funds for police dog Isaac

November 13, 2018

Spectacular green roof of new Canadian Canoe Museum to be named...

November 13, 2018

A confident Diane Therrien eager to begin her new role as...

November 13, 2018

Arts & Entertainment

nightlifeNOW – November 15 to 21

kawarthaNOW - November 15, 2018

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 21.

Lindsay Little Theatre tackles clever Shakespearean spoof ‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning...

November 15, 2018

Early bird tickets and passes now available for 15th annual ReFrame...

November 13, 2018

Irish Mythen is a musical force of nature

November 13, 2018

Ballet Jörgen's "The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition", featuring professional dancers as well as a selection of local youth dancers, will be performed on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jim Orgill)

Ballet Jörgen’s ‘The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition’ returns to Showplace on...

November 11, 2018

The unlikely trio of "Shrek: The Musical": Elizabeth Moody as Princess Fiona, Rowan Lamoureaux as Shrek, and Lindsay Barr as Donkey. The St. James Players production of the Tony-nominated musical runs from November 8 to 17 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)

Charming and fun ‘Shrek: The Musical’ contains uplifting message of unity...

November 9, 2018

Business & Technology

The recepients of the 2018 Awards of Excellence (back to front, left to right): Jason Ross, The Regency of Lakefield; Susan Dunkley, Peterborough Humane Society; Alex Tindale, Peterborough Humane Society; Alex Gastle, Vetterview; Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts; Matt Logan, Logan Tree Experts; Ross Bletsoe, Lakefield Foodland; Laurie Siblock, Lang Pioneer Village Museum; Shawn Morey, Peterborough Humane Society; Cindy Windover, Windover Plumbing; Audrey Von Bogen, Shambhala Bed and Breakfast; Emily Wilkins, Adventure Outfitters; Rachel Sloan, Trinkets & Treasures. (Photo: Erin Caitlin Photography)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – November 14, 2018

kawarthaNOW - November 14, 2018

Featuring 2018 Awards of Excellence recipients, Weed and the Workplace, Lakefield Santa Claus Parade and other Christmas events, and more.

businessNOW – November 12, 2018

November 12, 2018

Jeremy Hannan pitching the CobraMask, a full-face combination mask and snorkel, on CBC Television's Dragons' Den. The Whitby entrepreneur, whose family summers on Katchewanooka Lake at Young's Point north of Peterborough, will appear on the November 15, 2018 episode of the popular business reality show. (Photo: CBC Television)

Local entrepreneur dives into CBC Dragons’ Den with his full-face snorkelling...

November 11, 2018

The recipients of the 2018 Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's Awards of Excellence on stage at Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School on November 8, 2018. Cindy Windover (front row, third from left) was named Citizen of the Year. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

Cindy Windover is the Kawartha Chamber’s 2018 Citizen of the Year

November 9, 2018

Members of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will be laying wreaths at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the area this week.

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

November 7, 2018

Community Futures Peterborough is now located in the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough, bringing the economic development organization under the same roof as partner organizations including the Innovation Cluster, Community Futures Ontario East, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. This will help Community Futures connect its clients to to the business development services and programs offered at Venture North. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

‘It’s all under one roof’ with Community Futures Peterborough’s move to...

November 6, 2018

Lifestyle & Family

Let it snow! Gear up for winter cycling

GreenUP - November 15, 2018

Tips for staying active over the winter whether you choose to walk or bike

Knosh News – November 2018

November 13, 2018

Fallen leaves make for a beautiful sight in the Heritage Park neighbourhood in Peterborough. Leaves left on the ground over the winter are also beneficial for protecting plants and providing overwintering sites for insects and hibernating animals. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Tired of raking? Make your fallen leaves work for you...

November 8, 2018

Commute Ontario is a non-profit initiative to encourage commuters across the province to try sustainable and healthy travel options. The initiative's goal is to reduce 20 million kilometres of vehicle travel in the province over the next three years, eliminating an estimated 17 million kilograms of greenhouse gases. (Graphic courtesy of Commute Ontario)

Trent University first post-secondary school to sign on with Commute Ontario

November 1, 2018

The Great Horned Owl is one of 11 species of owls known in Ontario. Owls are adapted for life in the dark, with a highly developed sense of sight and pinpoint hearing. As predators of mice, moles, and voles, owls have an important ecological niche. (Photo: Alex Galt / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Why we shouldn’t fear bats, spiders, and owls

November 1, 2018

Peterborough residents reclaim their neighbourhood streets with Pulse Pop-ups

October 25, 2018

Visit our special editorial section for the 2018-19 Women's Business Network of Peterborough

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