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Articles by Bruce Head

Bruce Head
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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.
Kingston natives John and James Abrams perform at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Saturday, July 11

From bluegrass to newgrass with The Abrams

Kingston natives return to Peterborough to perform at Musicfest on Saturday, July 11.
Calypso Rose performs at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Wednesday, July 8, along with Canadian Caribbean music group Kobo Town

Bringing the sounds of the Caribbean to Peterborough

Calypso Rose and Kobo Town perform at Peterborough Musicfest on July 8.
Ennismore native Melissa Payne performs at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Saturday, July 4 (photo: Bryan Reid)

Melissa Payne’s star continues to rise

Local singer-songwriter performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday, July 4.
Ticks settle on tall grasses and bushes and attach themselves to passing people or animals. When hiking, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts and tuck your pants into your socks, especially when walking in long grass.

Protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease

Singer Avril Lavigne reveals her struggle with Lyme disease caused by tick bite.
Toronto-based band Hotel California authentically performs the music of The Eagles at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on Wednesday, July 1

Living it up at Del Crary Park with Hotel California

Authentic Eagles tribute band performs at Peterborough Musicfest on July 1.
Local blues singer Jane Archer will perform a recreation of Etta James' legendary 1963 Nashville concert (photo: Jackie Wimbush, Jaxfoto)

Recreating the magic of R&B legend Etta James

Local blues singer Jane Archer performs tribute show at the Pig's Ear in Peterborough on July 11,
Randy Bachman's new power trio includes drummer Dale Anne Brendon and bassist Anna Ruddick

Randy Bachman performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday

Canadian rock legend opens the 29th season of Canada's longest-running free summer concert series.
Paddling on a lake is a great way to spend time with family, and research shows that exercise in nature has a more positive effect on blood pressure and mood than exercise in a gym (photo: Ontario Parks)

Free admission to Ontario provincial parks on July 17

Some parks also offering free activities as Ontario government encourages healthy living.
In the Suspended Meal Program at Peterborough's Speak Easy Cafe, customers can donate $5 for a food item of $1.75 for a beverage that can then be redeemed by a person in need

Paying it forward at Peterborough’s Speak Easy Cafe

Suspended Meal Program allows customers to donate a meal or drink to a person in need
Dov Tiefenbach and Tommie-Amber Pirie star in Matt Sadowski's film "Pretend We're Kissing". A71 Entertainment, founded by former Peterborough residents Chad Maker and Kirk Comrie, is bringing the film to Peterborough's Market Hall on May 11

Former residents bring acclaimed indie comedy to Peterborough

"Pretend We're Kissing" screens at the Market Hall on May 11, followed by Q&A with director and producer

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