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Bruce Head
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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW's managing editor, events editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. Outside of work, he enjoys songwriting, playing guitar, and spending time with Cait the border collie.
The final section of the Trans Canada Trail connecting Peterborough and Hastings has been officially opened for use

Trans Canada Trail between Peterborough and Hastings completed

Final section of multi-use trail officially opened at ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Celebrated jazz pianist Robi Botos and bassist Paul Novotny, with special guest Rick Fines, perform at Showplace on November 5. A clinic on the business of music featuring the three musicians takes place in the afternoon preceding the evening concert.

Award-winning musician returns to Peterborough for jazz concert and clinic

Peterborough native Paul Novotny appears with Robi Botos and special guest Rick Fines at Showplace on November 5.
Comedian Ron James performs at Showplace Performance Centre on October 25 and 26, which will be recorded as part of a New Year's Eve special on CBC Television

Ron James: embracing the rebel soul

An interview with Canada's funniest man, who performs at Showplace in Peterborough on October 25 and 26.
How accurate is the science portrayed in the Matt Damon film The Martian?

Science versus fiction in The Martian

What the film gets right and wrong about space and Mars.
Well over 100 people attended the September 23rd open house at The Canadian Museum to see the five design concepts presented by international architectural firms (photo courtesy of the Canadian Canoe Museum)

Five design concepts for a new Canadian Canoe Museum

Architectural firms present designs to the public at open house on September 23.
The Lindsay Exhibition takes place from September 23 to September 27 at the Lindsay Fairgrounds

161st Lindsay Exhibition runs Wednesday to Sunday

Highlights of what to do and see at the first fair of fall
A commercial for the 2016 Subaru Forester was filmed this summer at two farms in the Kawarthas area

Toronto agency films car commercial at farms in Grafton and Keene

"Sheepdog Buddy" tells the story of a farmer and his injured border collie herding sheep in a Subaru Forester.
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque are the Saturday night headliners at the All-Canadian Jazz Festival in Port Hope, which takes place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13 (photo: Emma-Lee Photography)

Nine reasons to attend the All-Canadian Port Hope Jazz Festival

Annual music festival features 14 acts and takes place from September 11 to 13 in Port Hope.
Public Energy's 2015-16 season opens on September 19 with a performance of "The Honouring" by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre at Peterborough's Del Crary Park

Public Energy announces its 2015-16 season

Arts presenter's 22nd season features a range of contemporary dance, performance, and theatre.
Doc Walker (Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw, along with touring members Brent Pearen and Steve Broadhurst) are performing Saturday night at the last concert of Peterborough Musicfest's 2015 season

Canada’s hardest-working country band comes to Peterborough

Country-rock group Doc Walker closes out Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday, August 22.

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