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Oshawa-based Trademark Homes, a member of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association since 2022, won a national award for housing excellence from the Canadian Home Builders' Association for this custom-built home on Balsam Lake in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Trademark Homes)

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association member receives national award

Trademark Homes wins Canadian Home Builders' Association award for custom build on Balsam Lake in Kawartha Lakes.
Pickleball has become one of Canada's fastest-growing sports because it's easy to learn and play, has low startup costs, and appeals to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. (Photo: Delta Pickleball Association, British Columbia)

Port Hope to get its own pickleball courts later this summer

$141,300 grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will fund three outdoor courts at a location to be determined.
Alice Williams and Nadine Changfoot at the ReFrame Film Festival's in-person opening night event at Showplace Performance Centre on January 26, 2023. Peterborough city council is recommending a three-year $15,000 community investment grant for the festival, one of 48 community groups and not-for-profit and charitable organizations approved to receive community grants from the City of Peterborough in 2023. (Photo: Ziysah Von Bieberstein)

Peterborough city council endorses $169,483 in grants for 48 community groups and non-profits

Recipients include ReFrame Film Festival, Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Kawartha Youth Orchestra, and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough.
Paramedic students at Fleming College's on-campus simulation lab in 2019 participating in a simulation where a "groom" at a wedding (actually a high-fidelity manikin) was experiencing an anaphylactic response while surrounded by rowdy bystanders (played by graduates of the paramedic program). The students had to assess the groom and the scene to determine the appropriate treatment protocol. These scenarios help students prepare for real-world situations where they must act quickly under pressure. (Photo: Fleming College)

Mass-casualty incident simulation at Fleming College in Peterborough on Tuesday

Exercise will involve students and volunteers dressed up to appear distressed or injured and emergency vehicles will be on site.
Lucy Dorsett stars as the young independent orphan Anne Shirley in the St. James Players production of the musical "Anne of Green Gables", based on the classic Canadian novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The play runs for five performances at St. James United Church in Peterborough from April 20 to 23, 2023. (Graphic: St. James Players)

Peterborough’s St. James Players presents musical version of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ in April

Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel, family musical runs from April 20 to 23 at St. James United Church.
An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle in the winter. (Photo: OPP)

One person seriously injured after Saturday night snowmobile crash in Haliburton Highlands

Snowmobile reportedly struck a tree north of Little Millward Lake in Minden Hills Township.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police make arrest after man with gunshot wounds dropped off Tuesday at Cobourg hospital

Northumberland OPP continue to investigate; victim has been identified and is in stable condition in Toronto hospital.
100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes presented a $14,550 donation to the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens' Club on March 1, 2023 in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes)

100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes donates $14,550 to Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club

Club will use the funds to improve the rental facilities at Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Centre,
New Stages Theatre brings (left to right, top and bottom) Shawn Wright, Beau Dixon, Linda Kash, and Peyton LeBarr to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 26, 2023, for a one-night-only staged reading of acclaimed Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor's bittersweet comedy "New Magic Valley Fun Town". (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

All-star cast performs staged reading of ‘New Magic Valley Fun Town’ in Peterborough on...

New Stages brings Shawn Wright, Beau Dixon, Linda Kash, and Peyton LeBarr to Market Hall stage for playwright Daniel MacIvor's bittersweet comedy.
Toronto-based Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist Jerry Leger, who recently released his new four-song EP "Live From Paradise", is performing an early Friday evening show at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Laura Proctor)

nightlifeNOW – March 9 to 15

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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