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.”
Be it resolved: Steve Patterson rocks The Debaters

Peterborough Public Library closing for two weeks as of April 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.






















