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Peterborough's legendary singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and comedic backwoods philosopher Washboard Hank performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday, January 6. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

nightlifeNOW – January 5 to 11

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Two injured in head-on collision on Highway 35 near Ballyduff

One person was transferred to Toronto-area trauma centre following Wednesday afternoon collision.
Peterborough City Hall in 2017. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough residents have one last chance to provide feedback on city’s draft 2023 budget

City council will hear delegations on January 9 on draft budget, which proposes a 4% hike to property tax rate.
Ice pellets and freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region Wednesday night

3-5 mm of ice accretion possible before freezing rain transitions to snow and snow pellets.
A scene from the 1953 production of Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" about the 17th-century Salem witch trials in colonial America and an allegory for the anti-communist witch-hunts in the U.S. in the mid 20th century. The Peterborough Theatre Guild production, which runs for 10 performances from January 20 to February 4, will be set in the 1930s. (Photo: Fred Fehl / AP)

Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘The Crucible’ coming to the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage

Celebrated playwright's story about Salem witch trials and allegory for McCarthyism runs from January 20 to February 4.
Stratford Festival actor Steve Ross returns to star in the New Stages Theatre Company's restaging of "Every Brilliant Thing", Duncan MacMillan's heart-wrenching, life-affirming, and hilarious play about depression originally performed by Irish comedian Jonny Donahoe. Directed by Linda Kash, the play runs for five performances at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough from January 18 to 22, 2023. (Photo: Trish Lindstrom)

Renowned Canadian actor Steve Ross returns to star in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at Peterborough’s...

New Stages Theatre Company's restaging of Duncan MacMillan's heart-wrenching and life-affirming solo play runs January 18 to 22.
87-year-old Ralph Skinner of Cobourg. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Cobourg police seek missing 87-year-old man

Ralph Skinner was last seen on Parkview Hills Drive in Cobourg on Sunday morning.
As well as fire and emergency response, Peterborough Fire Services provides public fire and safety education and fire prevention, investigation, and Fire Code enforcement. (Photo: Peterborough Fire Services)

New Year’s Eve fire in Peterborough’s East City results in minimal damage thanks to...

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish fire after smoke detectors woke occupant of Mark Street home.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region into New Year’s Eve

Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 35 mm expected by Saturday night.
Live Shiny Tunes (Devin McManus, Dawson McManus, SJ Riley, and Michael Beauclerc) will make their debut on New Year's Eve at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough, performing the best hits of the '90s. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Facebook video)

nightlifeNOW – December 29 to January 4

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

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