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Musician Melissa Payne and filmmaker Megan Murphy with their nieces Eliza and Neave, who were both diagnosed with cancer in the same year, along with Harrison McKinnon who passed away in June. Melissa and Megan are releasing the song and music video "Strong Heart" on September 1, 2017 to raise funds for SickKids Foundation during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. (Photo: Strong Hearts / Facebook)

Peterborough musicians and filmmakers come together to support SickKids Foundation

Melissa Payne, Megan Murphy, and more are releasing 'Strong Heart' on September 1 for Childhood Cancer Awareness

kawarthaNOW - August 22, 2017

This 3,800-square-foot property at 250 Riverside Drive is steps to Pigeon Lake, a popular destination for cottagers.

realestateNOW – Get that country feeling with this contemporary in-town bungalow close to Pigeon Lake

Unlike a traditional divorce process, Kawartha Collaborative Practice offers a safe place for divorcing couples to communicate, focus on what is most important to them, and to look ahead to their future.

Kawartha Collaborative Practice offers compassion and understanding for divorcing couples

More than 10 years after their farewell show at Toronto's Massey Hall, Rheostatics (Martin Tielli, Hugh Marsh, Dave Clark, Tim Vesely, Kevin Hearn, and Dave Bidini) have reunited and are performing a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest on August 23. (Publicity photo)

Revived Rheostatics still making a musical connection

Around 70% of the sun is obscured by the moon in this photo of the May 20, 2012 partial solar eclipse taken in San Juan Capistrano in California. This is similar to how the sun will appear in the Kawarthas -- if viewed using protective eyewear -- during the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, although the moon will be obscuring the sun from below. (Photo: Wikimedia)

What to expect in the Kawarthas during the solar eclipse on August 21

Almost 70% of the sun will be obscured by the moon, but you'll need eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector to safely view it

Bruce Head - Updated August 20, 2017

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

The Beach Report for August 18, 2017

Two human cases of West Nile virus this summer confirmed in the Kawarthas

ABBAMANIA performs the hits of ABBA at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday, August 19, along with The Bee Gees' tribute act Night Fever. (Photo: ABBAMANIA)

Spend a night in the ’70s with ABBAMANIA and Night Fever

VIA Rail executives met with Eastern Ontario Mayors and Wardens in Ottawa about the proposed new rail service between Toronto and Quebec City. Stops are already proposed in Peterborough, Tweed, Sharbot Lake, and Smiths Falls and the City of Kawartha Lakes would like to see a stop in Pontypool. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes also in discussions on new VIA Rail passenger service

Proposed rail line from Toronto to Quebec City already includes stop in Peterborough

kawarthaNOW - August 17, 2017

Roots-rock singer-songwriter Erika Werry and The Alphabet performs at The Garnet in Peterborough on Friday, August 18 and at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, August 19. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 17 to 23

Children enjoy a performance from The Paddling Puppeteer at last year's GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night. This year, join GreenUP for a 25th Birthday Celebration and Family Night on Thursday, August 24th at Ecology Park at 1899 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough for stream study, music, nature crafts, lantern walk, bike decorating, birthday cake, and more. (Photo: GreenUP)

Happy 25th birthday to GreenUP!

Youngtown Museum founder Trevor Hosier with Neil Young back stage at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in 2008. The Youngtown exhibit at the Olde Gaol Museum in Lindsay is closing for good on September 10, 2017, and Hosier will be selling some of the items from his collection. (Photo: Stephen Hosier)

Neil Young exhibit in Lindsay about to close for good

News & Community

Peterborough musicians and filmmakers come together to support SickKids Foundation

kawarthaNOW - August 22, 2017

Melissa Payne, Megan Murphy, and more are releasing 'Strong Heart' on September 1 for Childhood Cancer Awareness

Andrew Fraser, Executive Director of the Peterborough Humane Society, with one of the many cats available for adoption from the society. Until August 31st, all cats and kittens are available for adoption for $50 each. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society trying to find forever homes for more than...

August 22, 2017

Truck driver seriously injured after rollover on Highway 401 at Colborne

August 22, 2017

Jonny Harris, host of the CBC Television series Still Standing, receives a Thai massage from Caroline Owen of Wavelengths Yoga Studio in Norwood. The episode will be broadcast on August 22, 2017 and then will be available to view online. (Photo: CBC Television)

Norwood episode of CBC’s Still Standing airs on August 22

August 21, 2017

What to expect in the Kawarthas during the solar eclipse on...

Updated August 20, 2017

The Beach Report for August 18, 2017

Updated August 19, 2017

Arts & Entertainment

Revived Rheostatics still making a musical connection

Paul Rellinger - August 20, 2017

Peterborough Musicfest welcomes reunited indie rockers to Del Crary Park on August 23.

Spend a night in the ’70s with ABBAMANIA and Night Fever

August 17, 2017

nightlifeNOW – August 17 to 23

August 17, 2017

Ewan Currie, Ryan Gullen, Shamus Currie, and Sam Corbett of The Sheepdogs, who are performing at Peterborough Musicfest on August 16. Not pictured are Rusty Matyas and Jimmy Bowskill. (Photo: Vanessa Heins)

The Sheepdogs set to rock Peterborough Musicfest on August 16

August 13, 2017

Writer and director Robert Winslow as his alter ego King, the town drunk, in The History of Drinking in Cavan at 4th Line Theatre until August 26. As well as history, comedy, and music, the play relates Robert's personal experience with alcoholism in his family. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

Robert Winslow’s new play is so much more than a history...

August 11, 2017

Roots singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin, originally from northern Ontario and now based in Toronto, is performing at the Kawartha Coffee Co. in Bobcaygeon on Friday, August 11. (Photo: Mimi O'Bonsawin)

nightlifeNOW – August 10 to 16

August 10, 2017

Business & Technology

Tara Lee Genge, owner of Chalk Therapy in Peterborough, offers refinished one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor. (Photo: Chalk Therapy)

The Business Beat for August 21, 2017

Stu Harrison - August 21, 2017

Featuring Chalk Therapy, Publican House Restaurant and Taphouse, Alternatives Community Program Services, and more.

The Buckhorn Fine Art Festival takes place at the Buckhorn Community Centre from Friday, August 18th to Sunday, August 20th. (Photo: Buckhorn Fine Art Festival)

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

August 16, 2017

Fresh Urban Plate is located at 372 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Fresh Urban Plate)

The Business Beat for August 14, 2017

August 14, 2017

The annual Lakefield Sidewalk Sale takes place on Saturday, August 12 on Queen Street, featuring local vendors and merchants with great deals and items for sale.

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

August 9, 2017

Rob Howard, owner of Kawartha Local, at his new downtown Peterborough storefront called Kawartha Local Marketplace.

The Business Beat for August 8, 2017

August 8, 2017

Nominations are now open for the Chamber's 18th Annual Awards of Excellence! Please consider nominating a business, organization, or individual.

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

August 2, 2017

Lifestyle & Family

realestateNOW – Get that country feeling with this contemporary in-town bungalow...

Paula Kehoe - August 22, 2017

Listed with Hunt4Dreams Realty Inc., 250 Riverside Drive is minutes from Bobcaygeon but seems a world away.

Kawartha Collaborative Practice offers compassion and understanding for divorcing couples

August 20, 2017

The Newfie fries are the most popular item on the menu at Red Wagon Family Food Chip Truck, one of the three trucks featured this month. (Photo: Caroline Effer)

KNosh News – August 2017

August 8, 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 family of loons

Updated August 7, 2017

Along with every relaxing afternoon in a hammock, comes a book. This summer, spend some quality outdoor time at the cottage, beach, or in the backyard with a green-themed book such as The Big Book of Nature Activities by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg or Keeping the Bees by Laurence Packer. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Kawartha Collaborative Practice is changing the divorce story

August 2, 2017

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