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As the final concert of her six-concert music series "Travel by Sound", violinist Victoria Yeh (middle) will be performing a new "Timeless" concert at Peterborough's Market Hall on the winter solstice on December 21, 2023 alongside conductor John Kraus (left) and concertmaster Natalie Wong (right). The evening will feature Yeh performing music spanning classical and jazz fusion genres, including several of her original compositions, supported by 15 other musicians. (Photo: Trevor Hesselink / Groundswell Photography)

Peterborough violinist Victoria Yeh and her musical friends will lift your spirits at winter solstice concert

'Timeless' on December 21 at the Market Hall is the final concert in Yeh's Travel By Sound series

Paul Rellinger - December 7, 2023

Just Like Granny's in Brighton in Northumberland County will once again be serving free Christmas dinners to those in need in their community. In 2022, the bakery prepared over 200 free Christmas dinners in a town with a population of just over 12,000. (Photo: Just Like Granny's / Facebook)

With food bank users in Ontario climbing, a Northumberland County business is again offering free Christmas meals

New Stages Peterborough brings a classic Christmas film to life on the Market Hall stage

A lath house, made chiefly of laths (slats) spaced to reduce excessive sunlight, is used for growing plants that require some shade. GreenUP's iconic Lath House in Ecology Park has degraded and needs to be replaced. With community support, here's what a rebuilt Ecology Park Lath House would look like, showing the potential for productive garden bed design in 2024. (Rendering: Hayley Goodchild / GreenUP)

GreenUP seeking donations to help rebuild iconic Lath House in Peterborough’s Ecology Park

For the 15th annual Pink in the Rink game raising funds for cancer care, all Peterborough Petes players and coaches will act as ambassadors. The Petes have set a $50,000 fundraising goal for the games on February 3, 2024, with proceeds supporting the Wheels of Hope transportation program at the Canadian Cancer Society. If the $50,000 goal is reached, Pink in the Rink will have raised over $1 million in the past 14 years. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes aim to break $1 million in total funds raised for cancer care with this season’s Pink in the Rink game

All Petes players and coaches will act as ambassadors for the $50,000 fundraising goal for February 3 game

kawarthaNOW - December 6, 2023

Peterborough County OPP released this photo of a pickup truck that collided with a commercial vehicle on Highway 115 at Highway 7A south of Peterborough. A 34-year-old woman who was an occupant of the pickup truck died after being thrown from the vehicle when a guardrail ripped off the passenger side door. (Police-supplied photo)

34-year-old woman dies after being thrown from pickup truck in Highway 115 collision south of Peterborough

Christy Bruce, Madison Hayes-Crook, Zoë O'Connor, Paul Constable, Steve Ross, and Robbie Fenton perform in "Jack – A Beanstalk Panto" at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, with 'nice' and 'naughty' performances until December 23, 2023. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

‘Hysterically funny’ panto a highlight of the holiday season at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

Hank "Washboard Hank" Fisher and Willie "Catfish Willie" Lindsay with the children's book of poetry entitled "The Radish is Reddish and Other Vegetable Poems." (Photo courtesy of Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie)

Peterborough musicians Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie share their love of vegetables with kids

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Cobourg offers six private suites, 24/7 end-of-life care, rooms for family, and more at no cost to those receiving the service. The 'Handbags for Hospice' fundraiser planned for April 4, 2024 will help the organization raise the 46 per cent of its annual operating budget not covered by government. (Photo: Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre)

Ed’s House in Cobourg aims for ‘close to home’ hospice care for Northumberland residents

Planning underway for spring 'Handbags for Hospice' event supporting hospice care centre

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - December 6, 2023

With more and more parents near retirement helping out their adult children financially, it's important to understand the potential implications for their financial plan for retirement. The team at McInroy and Associates Private Wealth Management helps clients walk through all what if? scenarios, so they clearly understand the pros and the cons, and provide a non-biased recommendation to give them peace of mind. (Stock photo)

Before giving your adult children a financial hand-up, understand the implications to your financial plan

Globus Theatre is presenting its 16th annual traditional British panto "Puss in Boots" for eight public performances from December 8 to 17, 2023. (Graphic: Globus Theatre)

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon presents its 16th annual traditional British panto with ‘Puss in Boots’

Ellas Holdings Inc. is proposing a 186-unit residential and commercial development at 264 Lansdowne Street East, with 11-storey and 8-storey residential apartment buildings, on the site of the now-closed Trentwinds International Centre. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough city council endorses rezoning for new apartment buildings at Trentwinds International Centre site

With food bank users in Ontario climbing, a Northumberland County business is again offering free Christmas meals

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - December 7, 2023

Just Like Granny's in Brighton expects to serve 200 free dinners as Feed Ontario reports food bank use 'remains at an all-time high'.

GreenUP seeking donations to help rebuild iconic Lath House in Peterborough’s Ecology Park

December 7, 2023

Peterborough Petes aim to break $1 million in total funds raised for cancer care with this season’s Pink in the Rink game

December 6, 2023

34-year-old woman dies after being thrown from pickup truck in Highway 115 collision south of Peterborough

December 6, 2023

Ed’s House in Cobourg aims for ‘close to home’ hospice care for Northumberland residents

December 6, 2023

Give to the environment too by choosing eco-friendly stocking stuffers from the Peterborough GreenUP store

GreenUP - November 30, 2023

GreenUP has many affordable gifts from local makers, with a portion of purchases supporting climate programming in the community.

Ray Leighton, co-founder of Hip Vodka, is the new owner of Black's Distillery in Peterborough's East City. (Photo courtesy of Ray Leighton)

Under new ownership, Black’s Distillery in Peterborough will now also offer Hip Vodka products

November 30, 2023

The Instagram reel posted by Nectar Co. founder Rose Terry that went viral with over 10 million views featured a Goddess Oval Ring in gold, holding pieces of a pregnancy test cap and gold flakes. With the reel's wide viewership, the Peterborough-based business has doubled its number of orders for custom keepsake jewellery, with orders coming in from acround the globe. With the business growth, Terry is planning to outsource more of her product and hire additional support. (Photo courtesy of Nectar Co.)

Peterborough keepsake jeweller Rose Terry’s pregnancy test ring goes viral on Instagram

November 28, 2023

Barrett's Tree Farm, located at 3141 Williamson Road North in Cobourg, is one of eight tree farms located in the greater Kawarthas regions where you can harvest your own Christmas tree in 2023. There are an additional three farms located just outside the Kawarthas in Bowmanville, Courtice and Hampton. (Photo: Barrett's Tree Farm)

Where to harvest your own locally grown Christmas trees in the greater Kawarthas region

November 20, 2023

Apsley folk artist Sandy McQuat is one of many returning artists whose work will be on display during the Apsley Holiday Extravaganza at the North Kawartha Community Centre on November 18, 2023. The event features 35 artists and makers based in Apsley and surrounding areas showcasing a range of products from home goods to tasty treats and art work, with admission proceeds supporting the North Kawartha Food Bank. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Conlin)

Apsley Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday supports local artists and makers as well as the North Kawartha Food Bank

November 14, 2023

Peterborough violinist Victoria Yeh and her musical friends will lift your spirits at winter solstice concert

Paul Rellinger - December 7, 2023

'Timeless' on December 21 at the Market Hall is the final concert in Yeh's Travel By Sound series.

New Stages Peterborough brings a classic Christmas film to life on the Market Hall stage

Updated December 7, 2023

‘Hysterically funny’ panto a highlight of the holiday season at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

December 6, 2023

Peterborough musicians Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie share their love of vegetables with kids

December 6, 2023

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon presents its 16th annual traditional British panto with ‘Puss in Boots’

December 5, 2023

Founder of Quest It mobile app wins Cubs’ Lairs entrepreneurial competition

Bruce Head - December 4, 2023

Hadi Jakmora wins $3,000 grand prize, with second and third place going to Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens and Nicholas Landon of Course Sync Inc.

Peterborough's Camila Duarte has always had a passion for helping people, which has led her into her new role as executive director for the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Having moved to Canada from Colombia at the age of 18, Duarte is no stranger to resilience and perseverance to get her to where she is now and uses her stories of strength to help others in her coaching business FoundHer. (Photo courtesy of Camila Duarte)

As Innovation Cluster’s executive director, Camila Duarte can fulfill her passion for helping people

November 25, 2023

Business Advisory Centre manager Madeleine Hurrell (top of stairs) overlooks the Peterborough-area entrepreneurs whose eight businesses were awarded a collective $39,000 in grants from the fall 2023 intake of the provincially funded Starter Company Plus program administered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. Sara Scheuermann of Steaped Slow Ceramics and Jordan Lyall of Jordan Lyall Photography are holding the cheque and, behind them, left to right, are Iola Taylor of Cold Duck Creamery, Cody Lewis of Cody Lewis Carpentry, Mackenzie Caldwell of Grace & Glow Beauty Studio, Meaghan Kynock of muttmix, Joe Crowley of Crowley Acres, and Katie Jackson of Wanderlight Luxury Farm Stay. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Eight more Peterborough-area small businesses get training and a financial boost from Starter Company Plus

November 25, 2023

Terry Guiel began as the new executive director of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce on November 13, 2023. The chamber's previous executive director, Allyssa Adams, left the role on October 5. (Photo; Lindsay Chamber / Facebook)

Terry Guiel is the new executive director of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce

November 16, 2023

Peterborough-raised brother-and-sister duo Tom Chep and Sloane Paul have launched their green technology start-up, ARC Motor Company, which converts classic cars into high-performance electric vehicles. With support from Community Futures Peterborough, ARC has unveiled its first product: a restored 1974 Ford Bronco that is now fully electric with the use of upcycled lithium-ion batteries and modernized to meet today's safety standards. (Photo: Lucas Scarfone)

Peterborough start-up ARC Motor Company is transforming iconic classic cars into powerful electric vehicles

November 15, 2023

Before giving your adult children a financial hand-up, understand the implications to your financial plan

Paul Rellinger - December 5, 2023

McInroy and Associates Private Wealth Management helps clients explore opportunities to make an informed decision.

Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene will be lit by the warm glow of candles, lamps, and lanterns and decorated with pine and cedar garlands and freshly made natural centerpieces during 'Christmas by Candlelight' on December 2 and 3, 2023. The event features horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, historical stories, readings, games, visits with Santa, photos in a winter sleigh, and more. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Experience a 19th-century Christmas at Keene’s Lang Pioneer Village Museum this weekend

November 29, 2023

Kawartha Conservation has created the Illuminated Forest along the Cedar Forest Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay. The Illuminated Forest is available nightly until the end of December. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The ‘Illuminated Forest’ returns to Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay in December

November 24, 2023

Five children on their way to school in Peterborough. Over the past few decades, the proportion of children who walk to school has decreased dramatically. (Photo: Active School Travel Peterborough)

How we can get more kids walking to school to benefit their health and the environment

November 23, 2023

Five Counties Children's Centre CEO Scott Pepin hands the puck over to Five Counties alumnus Nick Scarr, who prepares to do the ceremonial puck drop before the Cobourg Cougars home game on November 20, 2023, which helped raise funds for the charitable organization serving children with special needs in the greater Kawarthas region. During his time at Five Counties, the centre's augmentative communication team set up Nick with a tablet to help him better communicate. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

At Five Counties Children’s Centre, there’s plenty of gratitude to go around every day

November 22, 2023

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