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Toronto-based Foo Fighters tribute band Monkey Wrench is performing at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, February 12, with Peterborough's High Waters Band opening. (Photo: Monkey Wrench / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – February 10 to 16

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton executive director Kim Dolan during a virtual announcement of over $200,000 in provincial funding for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre on February 10, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshots)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre receive over $200,000 in provincial...

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Funds will be used to help address growing demand during the pandemic for rural services for women who have experienced violence and exploitation,
The Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge, above Lock 32, pictured before construction on the bridge began in October 2020. (Photo: Marinas.com)

Reopening of Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge delayed for fourth time, this time until fall 2022

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Parks Canada says refabrication of mechanical components for the bridge has been 'slower than expected'.
Store manager Tanya Farrow (left) with team members from the High Street and Lansdowne Street Shoppers Drug Mart locations. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Shoppers Drug Mart ‘Love You’ campaign raises over $14,000 for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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Customers at Peterborough stores made donations last fall by purchasing paper icons, with all proceeds supporting YWCA Crossroads Shelter.
COVID-19 rapid test device kits produced by Abbott are shown at Humber River Hospital in Toronto in 2020. (Photo: Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press)

Ontario expands access to free rapid antigen testing kits

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5 million tests will be made available each week at over 2,300 pharmacies and grocery stores.
Two Dishes Cookshop in Peterborough posted this collage of photos in its social media announcement that the Charlotte Street neighbourhood restaurant is closing as of March 1, 2022 after eight years in business. (Graphic: Two Dishes Cookshop / Facebook)

Two Dishes Cookshop is closing its Peterborough restaurant

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Co-owner Susan Houde says they plan to offer new ways of getting food to customers, including a vintage food trailer .
During Community Care's Meals To Go fundraiser, businesses in Peterborough and Lakefield can order $10 southwestern-themed lunches, which will be delivered to workplaces by Meals on Wheels volunteers on four dates in March. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Meals on Wheels program and the Give A Meal subsidy program for seniors in need. (Photo courtesy of Community Care Peterborough)

Community Care’s Meals To Go will deliver $10 lunches to Peterborough and Lakefield businesses...

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Fundraiser supports Community Care's Meals on Wheels program and the Give A Meal subsidy program for seniors in need.
RoseAnne Archibald, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, will deliver a keynote address on the first day of the 46th Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering, which takes place virtually from February 11 to 13, 2022. (Photo: Laura Barrios / Anishinabek Nation)

Trent University hosts virtual 46th Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering from February 11 to...

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Theme of this year's gathering is 'Reconciliation through Restor(y)ing Our Truth'.
The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. You can become a citizen scientist by taking part in th 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count from February 18 to 22, 2022. (Photo: Steve Luke / Macaulay Library)

The Great Backyard Bird Count returns for its 25th year this Family Day long...

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By participating, volunteers can help scientists track changes in bird populations over time.
Opioids (stock photo)

Peterborough Public Health extends drug poisoning alert

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An additional seven drug-related incidents occurred this past weekend after an unusual increase last week prompted the alert.
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