Home Blog Page 1094

I Mother Earth in its original form pays homage to monster album Scenery And Fish

I Mother Earth’s reunion tour sees the band performing its 1996 critically acclaimed triple platinum album Scenery And Fish in its entirety

The further removed we are from the way things were, the more we long for the original.

The art of miscommunication – a review of Buying the Moose

Buying the Moose is a comedy of errors starring real-life couples Sarah Quick and James Barrett and Lisa Horner and Matthew Olver (photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)

One of the top theatre companies in the Kawarthas, Globus Theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon remains one of my favouite theatre experiences of the year. This week, their much anticipated summer season opens with the quirky comedy Buying the Moose by London Ontario playwright Michael Wilmot.

Powerhouse’s Chicago tribute set to make us smile at Peterborough Musicfest

Hamilton band Powerhouse brings “Chicago Transit”, their tribute to the iconic horn-based rock band Chicago, to Peterborough Musicfest for a special Canada Day evening show

Some things just belong together. Peanut butter and jam comes to mind quickly. And then there’s a driving rhythmic backbeat combined with the soaring power of brass instruments being played in perfect unison.

Nature knows! Healthy summer holidays begin outdoors

Children enjoy free time to play and explore at GreenUP Ecology Park, this spring; activities like climbing trees and playing tag outdoors builds brainpower. Research tells us that when children play in areas with a diverse array of plant life, they experience nature in ways that support creativity and problem solving. (Photo: Karen Halley)

School is out! It’s time to pack away the laptops, work sheets, and calculators to make way for summer camp, beach trips, and camping.

Many of us maximize our outdoor time in the summer months to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful weather that only comes for a few short months here in Ontario.

15 things you might not know about The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough

There’s a lot more to see and do at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough than view the exhibits … although you’ll also be amazed by the exhibits!

The pride of Peterborough and The Kawarthas, The Canadian Canoe Museum draws visitors from across Canada and around the world.

Celebrate safely this summer by being fire smart in cottage country

Beautiful but potentially dangerous: sky lanterns being released during a religious celebration in Thailand. Some municipalities in Canada, including the City of Kawarthas Lakes, have banned the use of sky lanterns because of the risk of fire they create.

Is it possible that something so enchantingly pretty and peaceful to behold can pose a dire and very real threat to both person and property?

It’s July 1st, 2013 in Smethwick, West Midlands in England. A massive fire at a plastics and paper recycling plant burns widely out of control, causing an estimated £6 million worth of damage before it’s extinguished.

Kiefer Sutherland brings his country rock to Peterborough Musicfest

Famous Canadian-born actor Kiefer Sutherland, who has embarked on a career as a country-rock musician with the release of his debut album Down in a Hole, performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, June 29 (publicity photo)

Without fail, the organizers of Peterborough’s annual Musicfest free summer concert series are good for at least one surprise when the lineup is revealed.

Such was the case on May 5th when, before an excited bunch gathered at the Silver Bean Café, it was announced that Kiefer Sutherland will headline the second concert of Musicfest’s 30th anniversary season at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29th at Del Crary Park.

An exclusive look at Peterborough filmmaker Michael Morritt’s new powerful short film

Filmmaker Michael Morritt with Peterborough musician Bobby Watson, who plays the lead role in “In the Cover”, a short film Michael produced as a music video for Chris Culgin’s latest record Mind in the Blue Sky (photo: Production Assistant / Assistant Director Sean Bruce)

Throughout his 15-year career as a filmmaker, Peterborough’s Michael Morritt has gotten jobs making dozens of music videos for various musicians. However, something very different happened in his latest project to produce a video for roots musician Chris Culgin.

The Business Beat for June 27, 2016

Summer Company gives young business people a micro-grant from the Ontario government to help kick start their summer company

Summer Company Launch

The annual batch of Summer Company student entrepreneurs is set to launch this Wednesday (June 29th) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Staples on Park Street.

A program of Peterborough Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre, Summer Company gives young business people a micro-grant from the Ontario government to help kick start their summer company. The program has seen tremendous success over the years and it’s always great to see these young entrepreneurs and their new ideas.

That’s this Wednesday from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Staples, 109 Park Street South (corner of Park and Lansdowne).

Visit www.peterboroughed.ca for more information.


Living Well Home Medical Equipment

Living Well Home Medical Equipment provides equipment to help people with health and mobility issues stay in their own homes
Living Well Home Medical Equipment provides equipment to help people with health and mobility issues stay in their own homes

Living Well Home Medical Equipment is hosting their first seniors appreciation event in their new larger, brighter location on the corner of Erskine and the Kingsway this Wednesday (June 29th) from 1 to 3 p.m.

Formerly located at McDonnel and Reid Streets, owners Allison and Ron Seiderer recently moved to a larger location just west of Lansdowne Place (755 Erskine Avenue, the former MicroAge location). This Wednesday, they will be celebrating with live music, free ice cream and strawberries, and 10 to 25% off everything in the store, from C-PAP equipment to blood pressure monitors, bath safety, walkers, stairlifts, wheelchairs and more.

Stop in, visit www.livingwellhme.ca or call 705-740-2650


Cambium

Peterborough-based Cambium has more than 80 employees in five offices across Ontario
Peterborough-based Cambium has more than 80 employees in five offices across Ontario

Cambium, the consulting and engineering firm, has just opened their fifth office in Kingston. The Kingston office joins Barrie, Oshawa, and two locations in Peterborough, with over 80 employees.

Cambium is an employee-owned business providing environmental and geotechnical engineering, community development, building science, construction inspections, and materials testing for government, corporations, and individuals.

For details, visit www.cambium-inc.com.


Chemong Golf Centre

The newly rebuilt Chemong Golf Centre provides a family-friendly atmosphere
The newly rebuilt Chemong Golf Centre provides a family-friendly atmosphere
Chemong Golf Centre is under new ownership and has undergone a major facelift over the last year.

Owners Craig and Sarah Sargeant and the kids Adam and Claire have rebuilt the range including new grass, yardage signs and brand new golf balls. It’s a complete practice facility with chipping, putting, sand trap and both grass tees and matts. Professional lessons are also available.

It’s a family-friendly atmosphere, so check it out at 1676 Chemong Road, across from Chemong Home Hardware, or call 705-917-GOLF (4653).

A local perspective on Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan

Michael Empey loads his bicycle onto the GO Bus rack at the Simcoe Street Go Bus stop in downtown Peterborough. Empey commutes from Marmara to Hamilton each week using bike and bus. The new Ontario Climate Change Action Plan proposes to include support for commuter cycling infrastructure. (Photo: Karen Halley, GreenUp)

Global warming and climate change are defining issues of our time.

Recently, the Ontario government released Ontario’s Five Year Climate Change Action Plan, which details the steps the province will take to confront climate change between 2016 and 2020. The plan explains both short and long-term goals for reducing carbon emissions, and could have significant implications for our community and our environment.

Become a #kawarthaNOW fan

34,296FollowersLike
25,937FollowersFollow
17,455FollowersFollow
4,867FollowersFollow
4,071FollowersFollow
3,207FollowersFollow

Sign up for kawarthNOW's Enews

Sign up for our VIP Enews

kawarthaNOW.com offers two enews options to help readers stay in the know. Our VIP enews is delivered weekly every Wednesday morning and includes exclusive giveaways, and our news digest is delivered daily every morning. You can subscribe to one or both.




Submit your event for FREE!

Use our event submission form to post your event on our website — for free. To submit editorial content or ideas, please contact us.