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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.
Hershe the Moose has passed away after months of ill health. The eight-year-old bull moose had lived in a four-acre enclosure at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve since he was an orphaned calf. The friendly moose was a favourite among visitors to the wildlife reserve. (Photo: Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd.)

Haliburton Forest’s beloved resident moose Hershe has passed away

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A favourite among visitors, the eight-year-old bull moose came to the wildlife preserve after his mother was killed in a vehicle collision.
Award-winning Canadian author Michael Ondaatje will be talking about his latest novel "Warlight" with editor and publishing executive Louise Dennys on Saturday, July 13th at the 2019 Lakefield Literary Festival. While the talk is already sold out, tickets are still available for other author readings and writing workshops at the 25th annual festival. There are also a number of free events. (Publicity photo).

Author Michael Ondaatje to appear at 25th annual Lakefield Literary Festival

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Festival running July 12 to 14 also features author readings, writing workshops, and free events.

businessNOW – June 11, 2019

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Featuring AVIT Manufacturing, United Way Peterborough, Digital Main Street in Port Hope, Mr. Lube, Lett Architects Inc., Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., and more/
Innovation Cluster president and CEO John Gillis shares the highlights of the economic development organization over the past year during the Innovation Cluster's annual general meeting on May 30, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

businessNOW – June 4 2019

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Featuring Innovation Cluster, Noblegen, Kawartha Chamber, ARIA, Gerti's, Tora Bistro, 7&46 Shop, Community Care Peterborough, ZimArt's Rice Lake Gallery, and more.
The Pact for a Green New Deal is holding a town hall in Peterborough on May 30, 2019. The grassroots initiative endorsed by 95 organizations and 75 individuals is demanding Canada cut emissions in half by 2030. Another town hall is scheduled in Port Hope on June 20, 2019. (Photo: Robert van Waarden / Survival Media)

Grassroots coalition ‘The Pact for a Green New Deal’ demands action on the climate...

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Town hall in Peterborough on May 30, another in Port Hope on June 20.
Yannick Bisson, who portrays William Murdoch on CBC television's award-winning series "Murdoch Mysteries", and his wife Shantelle Bisson at Shantilly's Place (formerly West Bay Narrows Marina) on Chandos Lake in North Kawartha. Also pictured is artist Terri Butler (right), who gifted the couple a painting of the original West Bay Narrows Marina. The Bissons, who have a cottage on the lake, purchased the marina in 2018. Shantilly's Place opened for the summer season on May 17, 2019. (Photo: Shantilly's Place)

businessNOW – May 27, 2019

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Featuring Shantilly's Place, Junior Achievement, Revelstoke Café, Publican House Brewery, The Thirsty Loon, Providence, 4th Line Theatre, and more.
Simcoe Ptbo, located at 172 Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough, has been presenting live music since it opened in March. The venue will be closing as of May 31, 2019. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Live music venue Simcoe Ptbo closing after three months in operation

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Downtown Peterborough venue's last day is May 30, due to 'underlying and uncontrollable circumstances'
Peterborough's NV Media Productions is rebranding as 705 Creative. Pictured is the team at 705 Creative: graphic designer Emma Scott, co-founders Bianca Nucaro-Viteri and Mercedez Nucaro, and web designer and digital marketer Andrew Revoy. (Photo courtesy of 705 Creative)

businessNOW – May 21, 2019

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Featuring 705 Creative, Peterborough County Recognition Awards, Canadian Canoe Museum, Eastern Ontario Regional Network, and more.
The Centennial Fountain in Little Lake in downtown Peterborough was turned on for the 2019 season on Friday, May 17th. Now maintained by City of Peterborough, the fountain was planned and built in 1967 by local businessmen. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Summer is coming! Peterborough’s Centennial Fountain switched on for 2019 season

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Now maintained by City of Peterborough, the fountain was planned and built in 1967 by local businessmen
Applications are now open for the Summer Company program, Ontario's flagship youth entrepreneurship program delivered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. The program connects students aged 15 to 29 with training, mentorship, and funding to start a summer business. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

businessNOW – May 13, 2019

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Featuring Summer Company program, Amusé Coffee Co., Inclusive Advisory, Pedego Kawartha Lakes, Fusion Bowl, Black's Distillery, Weber Brothers Productions, Apollo Grill, and more.
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