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Be it resolved: Steve Patterson rocks The Debaters

Comic Steve Patterson, host of The Debaters taping at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough on May 17 (photo: CBC Radio One)

When Steve Patterson performed at one of the two Just for Laughs Montreal gigs hosted by comedic icon Steve Martin in 2010, much has been made of Martin’s post-Patterson quote: “If I’d known he was going to be THAT good, I would have cancelled him.”

Peterborough Public Library closing for two weeks as of April 30

The main branch of the Peterborough Public Library will be located on the lower level of Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough while renovations are made to the building on Aylmer Street (photo: Peterborough Public Library)

The main branch of the Peterborough Public Library will close to the public as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th while it moves to its temporary location on the lower level of Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough. It will reopen in Peterborough Square on Thursday, May 19.

Improving energy conservation improves the bottom line

Shane and Amanda Palmer, owners of Green Eyewear Optical, were early members of the Green Business Peterborough program when it was first launched in 2012 (photo: Matt Higgs)

GreenUP is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Green Business Peterborough program, a partnership between GreenUP, Peterborough Utilities Group (PDI) and the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.

All About Love gala to support women dealing with unexpected pregnancies

The annual All About Love gala at The Venue in Peterborough on April 23 raises funds for Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services, which helps women who are dealing with unexpected pregnancies

Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services has a “bun in the oven,” so to speak. The faith-based pregnancy support centre is set to expand in the next few months, with even more services for women who find themselves pregnant and facing one of life’s most difficult decisions.

Peterborough Theatre Guild hosts Eastern Ontario Drama League festival

The Eastern Ontario Drama League's 2016 Full Length Spring Festival features five plays at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from April 5 to 9 with an awards ceremony at The Venue on April 10 (image: Peterborough Theatre Guild)

This week, the Peterborough Theatre Guild is hosting the Eastern Ontario Drama League’s annual Full Length Spring Festival. This is a rare opportunity to see a showcase of some of the best theatrical productions from communities across Ontario over five consecutive evenings.

Art on the Street – April 2016

Part of the SPARK Photo Festival, "Photography in the Creative Process" presents Peer Christensen's paintings alongside their photographic origins, allowing viewers into the artist's decision-making process (images courtesy of Peer Christensen)

Several ongoing shows continue into April, while the city explodes with photography for the annual SPARK Photo Festival, Artspace gears up for its annual 50/50 fundraiser, and Evans Contemporary launches an exhibition of textiles.

The marks we imagine for ourselves

Peterborough-based filmmaker Lester Alfonso, whose documentary Birthmark is almost completed (photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)

During a dark moment in 2010, local filmmaker Lester Alfonso had an epiphany: his life was cursed because of the birthmark on his butt.

Become a wise water neighbour and get recognized

Tegan Moss has completely eliminated municipal water use by being a Water Wise gardener in the front yard of her Sherbrooke Street home. Moss plants native drought-tolerant species such as milkweed, has reduced the amount of her lawn space while increasing the amount of garden space, uses mulch to retain water, and waters only with rain collected in a rain barrel. (Photo: Heather Ray)

Reducing outdoor water use has many benefits including financial savings and reducing your impact on the environment.

This year, GreenUP is proud to announce that spring will also bring the additional benefit of being recognized for your water wise efforts through the launch of the new Water Wise Neighbour: Landscape Recognition Program, funded by Peterborough Utilities Group.

musicNOW – April 2016

Folk Under The Clock presents Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys at Peterborough's Market Hall on Sunday, April 24

There’s so much music to see and hear during April in Peterborough and the Kawarthas! Here are just a few of the great things happening this month. Kick off those winter boots and get out to see some live music!

City of Peterborough celebrates six new accessible transit buses

MP for Peterborough-Kawartha Maryam Monsef at the celebratory announcement of the six new transit buses, half funded through the federal gas tax fund (photo: Maryam Monsef / Facebook)

The City of Peterborough is celebrating the addition of six new accessible buses to the Peterborough Transit fleet, thanks in part to federal gas tax funding.

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