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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.
The historic Old Town Hall is located at 1 Mathison Street West in Havelock. (Photo: Google Maps)

Old Town Hall in Havelock temporarily closed after being deemed unsafe to use

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Last fall, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township council authorized a building assessment study to evaluate the historic building's safety.
A promotional photo from 4th Line Theatre for "Wild Irish Geese" written by and starring Peterborough's Megan Murphy (middle) and directed by Kim Blackwell. The play, which tells the story of the impoverished Irish settlers who came to Peterborough in 1825 under an emigration plan administered by Upper Canada politician Peter Robinson, makes its world premiere at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook from July 29 to August 30, 2025. Earlier in July, 4th Line will also present the world premiere of "The Housekeeper" by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow, which is the fourth in a series of plays by McLachlan and Winslow about the Barnardo children. (Photo: Wayne Eardley / Brookside Studio)

Megan Murphy to star in world premiere of her play ‘Wild Irish Geese’ at...

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Murphy will play the role of a traditional Irish storyteller narrating her debut play about the Irish settlers who came to the Peterborough region 200 years ago.
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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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’

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Pastry Peddler makes a cameo appearance in popular series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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