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The Rotary Club of Peterborough and the Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha jointly announced their 2025 Paul Harris Fellows during a dinner and celebration at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on November 20, 2025. The Paul Harris Fellows in the front row, left to right, are Linda Calverley, Ashley Bonner, Lorne M. Hamilton, Marcus Ferguson, Steve Paul, and Len Lifchus, with Brendan Moher on behalf of Nine Ships 1825 Inc. receiving a certificate of appreciation (missing is Eric Steinmiller). Also pictured in the back row from left to right are Kelli Grady, Betty Halman-Plumley, Margaret Hamilton, Catherine Hanrahan, Wendy Swain, Elwood Jones, Don Watkins, Maureen Crowley, and Mary Smith. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Peterborough Rotary Clubs recognize seven residents as Paul Harris Fellows for their community service

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Rotary's highest honour bestowed on Linda Calverley, Ashley Bonner, Lorne M. Hamilton, Marcus Ferguson, Steve Paul, Eric Steinmiller, and Len Lifchus.
Prominent Peterborough lawyer, former city councillor, and civic leader Ann Farquharson has passed away at the age of 68. (Photo: Mina Monsef)

Prominent Peterborough lawyer, former city councillor, and civic leader Ann Farquharson has passed away

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The widely respected volunteer and community advocate has died at 68, leaving a legacy of service spanning law, politics, and countless local organizations.
The new Salvation Army Thrift Store, located in the Market Plaza at 81 George Street North across from Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 27, 2025. (Photo: The Salvation Army Thrift Store / Facebook)

Salvation Army’s new thrift store in downtown Peterborough opens Thursday

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Located in the Market Plaza across from Del Crary Park, 10,000-square-foot store offers a variety of gently used clothing, household items, electronics, art, books, and more.
Lacricia Turner is the Town of Cobourg's new director of community services effective November 24, 2025. (Photo: Lacricia Turner / LinkedIn)

Town of Cobourg announces Lacricia Turner as new director of community services

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Turner has over 25 years of experience with the City of Kingston, including as director of recreation and leisure services.
Peterborough's all-female supergroup The Bitchin' Betties (Maddy Hope on drums, Emily Burgess on bass and vocals, Jeanne Truax on piano and vocals, Melissa Payne on fiddle and vocals, and Lucy Ferrill on guitar) will perform folk, blues, country and pop covers and original tunes at The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night, with the show also a birthday party for Emily Burgess. (Photo: Shannon Walker)

nightlifeNOW – November 20 to 26

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Dr. Dennis Darkwa, pictured with his wife Dr. Joana Sarfo, will begin practising as a family doctor with the Kawartha North Family Health Team in Bobcaygeon on December 1, 2025 and will be accepting new patients. Dr. Sarfo, who is also a family doctor, and the couple's three children will join Dr. Darkwa in Bobcaygeon after she completes her general practitioner residency in the U.K. (Photo supplied by Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative)

New family doctor arriving in Bobcaygeon on December 1

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Dr. Dennis Darkwa, who will be accepting new patients through Health Care Connect, is second international recruit for Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative.
Dr. Fraser Barratt and his wife Cassidy, who is from Ontario, in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Dr. Barratt received his medical education and general practitioner training. The couple is moving to Kawartha Lakes where Dr. Barratt will take over the Fenelon Falls practice of the retiring Dr. Hor Ven Zung effective December 1, 2025. (Photo supplied by Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative)

Fenelon Falls welcomes Dr. Fraser Barratt on December 1 as longtime family physician retires

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The Edinburgh-trained doctor, who will take over Dr. Hor Ven Zung's practice, marks first international recruit for Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative,
The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. from December 12 to 28, 2025, with free public transit from Lindsay to Ken Reid and back available on December 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The Illuminated Forest returns for its fourth year at Ken Reid Conservation Area near...

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The holiday tradition is open nightly from December 12 to 28, with free public transit between Lindsay and Ken Reid available on selected dates.
Toronto's Labyrinth Ensemble with Ross Daly and Kelly Thomas performs the melodic modal traditions of Asia and the Mediterranean, using a wide range of instruments from santur to gayageum to lyra, at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Labyrinth Ensemble)

nightlifeNOW – November 13 to 19

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Holiday Shopping Passport is an annual customer incentive program that rewards people for supporting downtown Peterborough's independent businesses during the holiday season. For every $10 you spend at over 200 participating businesses, you earn a passport stamp. Each completed passport of 20 stamps will be entered into three early bird draws for a $500 Boro gift card during December and a grand prize draw for a $1,500 Boro gift card in January. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

This year’s Holiday Shopping Passport program includes East City as well as downtown Peterborough

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Also new this year are Double Stamp Fridays, with three early bird draws for $500 Boro gift card in December and a $1,500 grand prize draw in January.
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