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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW.com's managing editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. If he has any spare time, he enjoys songwriting, playing acoustic guitar, and taking photos of Cait the border collie.
A high-speed passenger train. (Stock photo)

High-speed rail network with a stop in Peterborough gets green light for development

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Cadence consortium selected to co-develop project with Crown corporation Alto and federal investment of $3.9 billion over six years.
Originally implemented during the pandemic, the City of Peterborough's patio program allows downtown busineeses to apply to expand their patio space on city-owned property including sidewalks and parking spaces. Along with submitting a $300 patio licence fee, businesses must provide proof of at least $2 million in general liability insurance coverage. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City staff recommend hiking liability insurance requirement for downtown Peterborough patio program

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Increase from $2 million to $5 million in liability insurance coverage would only apply to alcohol-serving businesses.
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count during the Family Day long weekend from February 14 to 17, 2025 and help researchers track changes in bird populations over time. Known for its easily recognizable vocalizations, the black-capped chickadee is one of the easiest birds to attract to feeders (they love sunflower seeds) and will even eat out of your hand. (Photo: Grace C. / Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

The Great Backyard Bird Count is back for its 28th year on the Family...

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Hundreds of thousands of citizen scientists participate in event that helps researchers track changes in bird populations over time.
Peterborough native Michelle McLeod (left) in a scene with Natasha Rothwell, creator and star of the Hulu and Disney+ series "How to Die Alone". In the series, McLeod stars as Patty, co-worker and nemisis of Rothwell's character Mel. The cast of the series will be in Los Angeles on February 22, 2025 to receive the the Independent Spirit Award for ensemble cast in a new scripted series. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Peterborough native Michelle McLeod chalks up another award in her acting career

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Actor will be travelling to Los Angeles where the cast will receive an Independent Spirit Award for Natasha Rothwell's series 'How to Die Alone',
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton has announced its community food initiative called the Nourish Project will end effective March 31, 2025. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton announces end of the Nourish Project effective March 31

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The community food initiative has suffered from a lack of stable, annualized funding over the past four years.
Originally located at the Oshawa Executive Airport, Canadian Flight Academy will be relocating to the Peterborough Airport, where the flight school will be constructing a new facility. (Photo: Canadian Flight Academy)

City of Peterborough confirms Canadian Flight Academy will be a tenant at the Peterborough...

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Mayor Jeff Leal calls it a 'another major milestone for the airport', but some township politicians are concerned about the flight school's impact.
Councillor and finance co-chair Andrew Beamer speaks about the city's 2025 budget during a council meeting on February 3, 2025, where council voted to approve the budget despite both Beamer and finance co-chair Dave Haacke voting against it. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Peterborough city council approves 2025 budget with a 6.72% property tax increase

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In marathon six-hour meeting, council also discussed non-budget items and voted against motion for temporary emergency shelter.
An early rendering of Brock Mission's proposed building at 738 Chemong Road that would provide 52 units of housing for men and women transitioning from homelessness. Originally proposed as a 10-storey building in 2024, the project would now be a six-storey building. (Graphic: Brock Mission)

Peterborough mayor invokes strong mayor powers to expedite Brock Mission’s proposed transitional housing project

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Mayor Jeff Leal issues statement with plan to amend zoning by-law and exempt 52-unit 6-storey building on Chemong Road from site plan requirements.
June and Nathan Govier perform a scene from Trent Valley Archives Theatre's "Crossing Over," a fictionalized account of some of the settlers aboard the John Barry, the last of the nine Robinson settler transport ships that ultimately brought over 2,000 Irish settlers to the region. During the John Barry's perilous six-week journey across the Atlantic in 1825, passengers and crew experienced storms, seasickness, scarlet fever, family feuds, petty larceny, plots and counterplots, rotting potatoes, mutiny, and the lash. (Photo courtesy of Trent Valley Archives Theatre)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre gearing up for spring premiere of historical play ‘Crossing Over’

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Peterborough theatre company is holding auditions in February and seeking sponsors and donations, with tickets on sale now for May 29-31 performances.
New Stages Theatre's Brand New Stages Festival, running from February 25 to March 2, features four plays at the Market Hall (left to right, top and bottom): "Fireside Munsch" adapted and performed by M. John Kennedy, "Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell" by Orm and Barbara Mitchell performed by Martin Julien, "Suddenly 50" written and performed by Nicolle Nattrass, and "Clown Fish" written and performed by Paul Tedeschini. The festival also features four theatre-related training workshops and five late-night events at the Theatre On King. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

New Stages Theatre’s Brand New Stages Festival coming to downtown Peterborough from February 25...

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2nd annual festival features 4 plays at the Market Hall along with 4 theatre-related training workshops and 5 late-night events at the Theatre On King.
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