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An initial artist's rendering of the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre to be constructed at Trent University's Catharine Parr Traill College in downtown Peterborough. (Graphic courtesy of Trent University)

Construction of new outdoor amphitheatre in downtown Peterborough set to begin this summer

Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre at Trent University's Traill College will be 'new home for arts and culture' in historic downtown.
The Warsaw Road Bridge on Parkhill Road between Television Road and Armour Road. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough swing bridges to be temporarily closed for spring maintenance

From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Warsaw Road Bridge will be closed April 26 and Maria Street Bridge will be closed April 27.
One of several photos that white nationalist and neo-Nazi Kevin Goudreau, a Peterborough resident, has posted on his social media accounts in the past showing his swastika tattoo.

Peterborough police charge neo-Nazi Kevin Goudreau in hate bias crime

Goudreau faces charges of uttering threats and criminal harassment for threatening his 2SLGBTQ+ neighbours on March 31.
Ontario minister of labour, training and skills development Monte McNaughton announced the Better Jobs Ontario training program at Fleming College's School of Trades and Technology in Peterborough on April 25, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Facebook video)

Ontario labour minister visits Fleming College in Peterborough to announce expanded training program

Second Career program renamed Better Jobs Ontario and expanded to include those on social assistance, self-employed, and more.
Karen Cooper of the Omemee Legion talks about the Legion's exterior renovation plans with Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham, Legion President Bill McQuade, Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson, and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Laurie Scott on April 21, 2022. (Photo: Office of Laurie Scott)

Omemee Legion will use $123,200 provincial grant to build new outdoor patio

Legion one of nine not-profit organizations in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock receiving grants from Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Communities Fund.
A trransit rider wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario extends mask mandate in high-risk indoor settings until June 11

Province announces new preventative COVID-19 antibody treatment will be available for transplant recipients and cancer patients.
The Ontario government will provide the City of Kawartha Lakes with up to $3 million for the reconstruction of King Street between James Street North and the Pigeon River bridge in Omemee. The reconstruction will include replacements of storm sewers, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and streetscape improvements, as well as resurfacing of the road. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Province approves $3 million in funding for King Street reconstruction in Omemee

Project to begin later this spring with construction to be completed in fall 2022.
Peterborough entrepreneur and environmentalist Carlotta James chose Earth Day to announce her intention to run for councillor in the city's Northcreat Ward in the October 24, 2022 municipal election. (Photo courtesy of Carlotta James)

Carlotta James to run for Northcrest Ward councillor in Peterborough

Entrepreneur and environmentalist says she will advocate for residents with 'community-first decision-making'.
Peterborough singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle and her band (Nick Ferrio, Charlie Glasspool, Matt Greco, and Derek Bell) will be performing their first hometown show since fall 2019 at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, April 23, along with Nickola Magnolia and other special guests. (Photo: Kristal Jones)

nightlifeNOW – April 21 to 27

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario premier Doug Ford (second from left), Fleming College president Maureen Adamason (third from right), and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott (far right) were among the dignitaries at Fleming College's Frost Campus in Lindsay cutting a ceremonial ribbon at the Shakir Rehmatullah Atrium, named in recognition of the founder and president of FLATO Developments Inc. (fourth from left) which has donated $1.2 million to the college for a capital innovation fund and a scholarship program. (Photo: Office of the Premier)

FLATO Developments Inc. donates $1.2 million to Fleming College in Lindsay

Main foyer at Frost Campus named after company's president in recognition of largest single gift in college's history,

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