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Peterborough theatre artist and writer Kate Story reading from her young adult novel "Urchin" during a book launch event at The Theatre On King in fall 2021. "Urchin" is one of the five finalists in the English language young people's literature category of the 2022 Governor General's Literary Awards. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

Peterborough writer Kate Story’s book ‘Urchin’ a finalist for the 2022 Governor General’s Literary...

Also a theatre artist, Story's latest work 'Anxiety' set to premiere at The Theatre On King on November 24.
Trent University and the Joyce Family Foundation announced the $2.5 million Joyce Family Foundation Bursary Endowment Fund on October 14, 2022. The bursary will be available to four undergraduate students in any field of study per year with preference given to students who come from the City or County of Peterborough, Durham Region, and Haliburton County. (Photo courtesy of Trent University)

Foundation created by late Tim Hortons co-founder donates $2.5 million for Trent University’s largest-ever...

Joyce Family Foundation Bursary Endowment Fund will help students who otherwise might not be able to pursue post-secondary education.
Pictured in a promotional photo for his latest album "Not Earth", Toronto-based Sing Leaf (a.k.a David Como) performs his dreamy blend of folk-rock and psychedelic pop at Jethro's Bar + Stage on Friday, October 14 in a show with Joyful Joyful and Twin Rains. (Photo: Sing Leaf / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – October 13 to 19

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Author and poet Margaret Atwood with directors and producers Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont during the filming of "Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power" at the York Club in Toronto on January 30, 2019. (Photo: Peter Bregg)

November 13 screening of Margaret Atwood documentary to benefit Lakefield Literary Festival

Directors and producers Peter Raymont and Nancy Lang will attend screening of award-winning film at Lakefield College School.
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri speaking during a debate on an opposition motion for tax reduction on gasoline and diesel in the House of Commons on March 22, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Poilievre names Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri opposition critic for families and children

Other MPs in greater Kawarthas region also named to new Conservative Leader's 'shadow cabinet'.
Some of the students in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's Youth Leadership in Sustainability Program who helped install a rain garden at Beavermead Campbround's new gatehouse in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Students install rain garden at Beavermead Campground’s new gatehouse in Peterborough

Designed to capture runoff from gatehouse roof, rain garden features over 100 native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers.
The suspect in a break-and-enter at a Lindsay business on October 9, 2022. (Police-supplied photo)

Kawartha Lakes police seek suspect in Lindsay break-and-enter

Man broke into a William Street North business early Sunday morning and stole a cash box.
Four-year-old Sophie Foley of Peterborough is on life support after begin struck by a pickup truck after attending the Norwood Fair with her family on October 10, 2022. (Photo via GoFundMe)

4-year-old Peterborough girl fighting for her life after Thanksgiving Day tragedy in Norwood

Sophie Foley on life support in Toronto after being struck by a pickup truck when leaving the Norwood Fair.
A homeless person. (Stock photo)

Report finds housing crisis for Peterborough-area renters got worse in 2021

United Way Peterborough & District releases annual 'Housing is Fundamental' report on World Homeless Day.
Windsock blowing in strong winds on a cloudy day

Special weather statement for strong winds in effect Wednesday for greater Kawarthas region

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h expected, with possibility of even stronger wind gusts during showers or thunderstorms.

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