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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.
Mark Carney was elected the leader of the federal Liberal Party and Canada's next Prime Minister on March 9, 2025. A federal election may be called in the next few weeks. (Photo: Liberal Party of Canada)

With a federal election looming, Peterborough is still waiting for a local Liberal candidate

Peterborough Federal Liberal Association says party 'is still in the process of reviewing and approving' a candidate.
Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark has released a video and written statement outlining the county's action plan in response to the tariffs on Canadian goods imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County announces U.S. tariff response action plan to support local businesses

County will take a series of immediate and mid-term actions in the areas of procurement, economic development, and collaboration and advocacy.
Peterborough City Hall in 2017. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

What’s on the agenda for Peterborough City Council on March 10

Items for Monday night's general committee meeting include community planning permit by-law, council remuneration, Selwyn Link bus service, heritage properties, and more,
To kick off its 22nd season featuring 10 mainstage shows, Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is presenting the Canadian premiere of "Desperate to be Doris", by the British comedy duo Sue Ryding and Maggie Fox, from May 29 to June 7, 2025. The professional theatre company is looking for local singers of all ages and experience to participate in a community choir for the show, which features hit songs of Doris Day. (Graphic: Globus Theatre)

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon kicks off 22nd season with comedy inspired by the songs...

Complete with a community choir, 'Desperate to be Doris' from May 29 to June 7 is the first of 10 mainstage shows at the Lakeview Arts Barn.
Premier Doug Ford delivering his victory speech to supporters on February 27, 2025 after winning his third consecutive majority government. The Progressive Conservative leader called a snap winter election to ask for a "strong mandate" from voters to protect Ontario from U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Doug Ford wins 3rd straight majority, with PC incumbents re-elected in all four ridings...

NDP remains the official opposition and Liberals regain official party status.
Serena Ryder performing at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on December 20, 2019. The multiple Juno award-winning artist will perform a free-admission concert to open Peterborough Musicfest's 38th season on June 28, 2025. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Juno award-winning Serena Ryder to open Peterborough Musicfest’s 38th season this summer

Free-admission concert on June 28 marks the fifth appearance of the Millbrook native on the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park.
Peterborough city councillor Keith Riel (right) demands an apology for a comment made by councillor Lesley Parnell (left), who was chairing a public meeting under the Planning Act on February 24, 2025. Councillors met for five hours before approving a "strong mayor powers" motion by Mayor Jeff Leal to expedite Brock Mission's proposed transitional housing project, before voting 7-4 against the motion, which still passed as only four votes are needed under strong mayor powers. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Tempers flare during Peterborough city council meeting on strong mayor powers motion to expedite...

Three councillors sided with Mayor Leal to pass motion after five-hour public meeting that saw 15 delegations.
Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) sits on a bench in front of Pastry Peddler in downtown Millbrook in a scene from the third episode of the third season of the action-thriller series "Reacher" streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Millbrook stars in third season episode of hit action-thriller series ‘Reacher’

Pastry Peddler makes a cameo appearance in popular series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
A high-speed passenger train. (Stock photo)

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

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

Increase from $2 million to $5 million in liability insurance coverage would only apply to alcohol-serving businesses.

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