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The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live fundraiser at The Social in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon will feature pianist Rob Philips and singer Carling Stephen joined by Curtis Cronkwright on drums, Andrew Affleck on bass, Doug Sutherland on trumpet, Emily Burgess on guitar, and Kevin Goss on saxophone, with spotlight guest singer-songwriter Cheryl Casselman. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – February 13 to 19

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Kawartha Food Share general manager Ashlee Aitken (third from left) accepts a $12,001.77 cheque from (left to right) City of Peterborough parking operations supervisor Lynn Todd, Town Ward councillor Joy Lachica, Bill Wolfe of Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers, and Town Ward councillor Alex Bierk at Kawartha Food Share's warehouse at 665 Neal Drive on February 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough)

Kawartha Food Share receives $12,000 from City of Peterborough in donated parking fees

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Funds were donated by downtown shoppers during the city's two-hour free holiday parking promotion sponsored by Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers.
Thanks to the generosity of individual community members and local workplaces, the United Way Peterborough & District is only $117,000 away from meeting its 2024-25 campaign goal of raising $1.5 million by March 31, 2025. Pictured is are members of GM Financial in Peterborough, which raised $38,795 for the United Way through its workplace campaign, including through fun events such as Jeopardy. (Photo: United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way Peterborough & District only $117,000 away from meeting its $1.5 million campaign...

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Community members encouraged to donate by March 31, with eligible donations made until February 28 claimable on 2024 tax return.
Car covered in snow in winter after blizzard

Winter storm warning in effect for northern Kawarthas with snowfall warnings in the south...

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20-40 cm of snow likely in northern areas of region by Thursday morning, with 15-25 cm in the south.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Winter weather travel advisory in effect Saturday for southern Kawarthas region

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Heaviest snow expected in the evening with 10-15cm of accumulation by early Sunday morning.
The sun sets behind the Lions Community Centre in Peterborough's East City a few minutes before the polls closed for the Ontario election on June 7, 2018, when Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government was first elected. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Provincial election all-candidate debates in Peterborough to focus on homelessness and the economy

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Homelessness debate takes place at All Saints' Anglican Church on February 12 and business issues debate at the Market Hall on February 19.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Human remains found in Bancroft home after Tuesday night fire

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Police say the homeowner is unaccounted for but postmortem examination will be required to confirm dead person's identity.
Known for their street minstrel act in the 1970s (pictured), Washboard Hank (Fisher) and Reverend Ken (Ramsden) will be reuniting again to perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (File photo)

nightlifeNOW – February 6 to 12

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) secretary Akshana Katoch and president Adeilah Dahlke presented a cheque for $5,632.35 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on January 21, 2025, representing proceeds raised during WBN's annual holiday gala. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough donates $5,632.35 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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Funds were raised at the networking organization's annual holiday gala in December.
The board of health for the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit announced on February 4, 2025 that Dr. Thomas Piggott will be the acting medical officer of health and CEO for the newly merged health unit. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Dr. Thomas Piggott appointed as acting medical officer of health and CEO of region’s...

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Dr. Piggott has been medical officer of health and CEO for Peterborough Public Health since December 2021,
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