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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

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Comedian Jonny Harris fed alligators, ate crickets, and more when he visited Asphodel-Norwood last September.
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...

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

The Beach Report for August 18, 2017

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Two human cases of West Nile virus this summer confirmed in...

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

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!

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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

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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 –...

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

The Business Beat for 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 –...

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

The Business Beat for 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 –...

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