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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.
City of Peterborough drafts by-law to claw back $150K annual payment to DBIA
A legal manoeuvre under the Municipal Act would let city assume the board's power to receive the settlement funds first awarded in 2017 after casino appeal.
Backyard Music Co. bringing Nashville-style intimate concerts to Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls next summer
Three-day July festival will feature 15 surprise songwriters in up-close 'writers round' performances inspired by Nashville's iconic Bluebird Café.
Peterborough police service board makes short work of city council’s request for potential budget...
Less than a day after the request and after a brief closed session, board reaffirms ask for a 9.22% increase in the police service's 2026 operating budget.
Peterborough city council trims 2026 tax increase to 6.56% by deferring projects and tapping...
Councillors vote to use $3 million in interest income to reduce tax levy, but Mayor Jeff Leal warns of 'tough sledding' ahead for 2027 budget.
Peterborough County eyes future second river crossing as Lakefield’s lone bridge slated for 2027...
As long-term planning study evaluates new Otonabee River crossing, county and Selwyn Township to collaborate with local businesses in advance of bridge closure.
Cobourg police chief continues to push for bail reform as police seek 20.5% budget...
Chief Paul VandeGraaf says cycle of release and re-offending 'strains resources and puts victims and residents at risk'.
Trent University professor wins Governor General’s Literary Award for ‘captivating translation’ of dystopian novel
Peterborough's Sylvie Bérard and collaborator Suzanne Grenier honoured for French translation of Larissa Lai's 2018 biopunk thriller 'The Tiger Flu'.
Peterborough’s projected 2026 rate increase rises to 7.92 per cent ahead of budget deliberations
Council's recent decision to award a low-barrier shelter contract to One City adds $1.12 million to draft budget.
Len Lifchus named board chair as Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society rebuilds after provincial...
Former United Way Peterborough & District CEO leads new board as the child welfare agency emerges from 13 months of provincial supervision,
Peterborough city councillor raises concerns about use of procedural tactic at council meetings
Joy Lachica says 'call the question' is 'being weaponized' after tactic used for second time to prevent debate on GE heritage designation decision.
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