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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW's managing editor, events editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. Outside of work, he enjoys songwriting, playing guitar, and spending time with Cait the border collie.
Lakefield councillor John Boyko running for deputy mayor of Selwyn Township
Boyko is currently the only deputy mayor candidate, with existing deputy mayor Ron Black now running for mayor.
Balsam Lake canoe tragedy that claimed 11 lives on July 20, 1926 to be...
Events include local historian's July 11 talk in Coboconk, an on-lake memorial service on July 18, and two screenings of 'Brotherhood' in Kirkfield and Peterborough on July 18 and 20,
Juno award winners Kazdoura and Shad among headliners at the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival
Other newly announced performers for the August 13-16 festival include locals Melissa Payne, The Weber Brothers, Ollie Mae, Cale Crowe, and The Kents.
New visitor information centre opens beside the iconic Peterborough Lift Lock
City-operated tourism centre at 353 Hunter Street East marks a new chapter for the former Parks Canada visitor centre shuttered during the pandemic.
My Son The Hurricane and David Wilcox complete Peterborough Musicfest’s summer concert lineup
Performances on July 25 and August 8 are two of 16 free-admission concerts during the outdoor music festival's 39th season.
Peterborough city council endorses new stormwater fee model and city-wide community planning permit by-law
New stormwater rate structure would reduce fees for most homeowners, while planning by-law would modernize development approvals.
Kingston station now on the table for proposed Alto high-speed rail corridor
After public consultations found strong support for a Kingston stop, the federal government has directed Alto to develop a southern alignment for the Peterborough-Ottawa section,
Hydro One seeking OEB approval to proceed with construction of new transmission line between...
Following OEB approval and the successful completion of the environmental assessment process, construction would begin in 2027 and be completed by 2029.
Peterborough city council votes unanimously to cut development charges by 50% for 3 years...
Staff warned there is 'no off-ramp' if city does not receive funding, but councillors said the risk is worth taking to spur new housing.
Peterborough city council endorses tourism growth strategy amid concerns about in-house service model
Councillor Joy Lachica sought to delay tourism strategy until economic development strategy and municipal cultural plan are complete.
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