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Canadian indie folk-rocker Tennyson King performs Saturday, March 19 at the Gordon Best in downtown Peterborough with Sarah Lewis, Kyle Chivers, and Earthen Dolls in "Coffeehouse Vibes", an evening of music, poetry, and performance hosted by Danny Taro. (Cover photo from King's latest album Good Company)

nightlifeNOW – March 17 to 23

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
Toronto-based singer, stage performer, marketing manager, and baker Colin Asuncion is performing an intimate concert at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre on March 27, 2022. (Photo: VicShmik)

Singing baker Colin Asuncion ‘opens up’ at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre on March 27

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Toronto-based performer and star of 'The Great Canadian Baking Show' will share songs and stories.
During "Kids' Bike Build", B!KE: the Peterborough Community Bike Shop refurbishes donated bikes and provides them free of charge to local organizations working with children and youth. (Photo: B!KE)

B!KE in Peterborough seeking donations of kids’ bikes for giveaway event

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Donated bikes will be refurbished on April 10 and given away to local organizations working with children and youth.
Stream in winter. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

Flood watch in effect for Otonabee watershed except for Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, and...

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Warm weather combined with 20 to 50 mm of rain will result in continuous snowmelt and rainfall run-off.
Laura Blake, Shawn Torrison, and Hilary Caird (pictured with Cobourg police chief Paul VandeGraaf) worked together to pull a woman from Lake Ontario on Boxing Day. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg police recognize four members of the community for their selfless actions

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Hilary Caird, Laura Blake, and Shawn Torrison helped a woman in distress, and Tyler Woods helped police apprehend a suspect.
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott (left) at Extendicare Kawartha Lakes in Lindsay, which is receiving $558,168 for additional staffing this year. It is one of 14 long-term care homes in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton receiving $10,282,548 in provinical funding to increase the hours of direct care provided to residents. (Photo: Office of Laurie Scott)

Province providing $10.2 million for 14 long-term care homes in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

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Funding will be used for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents.
Peterborough Petes general manager Michael Oke (middle) presents Pink in the Rink honorary co-chairs Meaghan Roy and Doug Gibson with their jerseys. The 13th annual fundraising games, which aims to raise $50,000 the Canadian Cancer Society, takes place on April 9, 2022 when the Petes face off against the Niagara IceDogs. (Photo: Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes reveal this year’s Pink in the Rink game jerseys

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Annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society takes place at April 9th game against Niagara IceDogs.
Peterborough city council has rejected a proposal to protect a corridor for a possible future two-lane bridge over the Otonabee River connecting Sherbrooke Street in downtown Peterborough to Maria Street in East City. The Eastside Transportation Study also recommended widening Maria Street to four lanes (including the swing bridge) and extending Maria Street to Television Road. (kawarthaNOW modification of Google Maps photo)

Peterborough city council rejects recommendation for future bridge over Otonabee River

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30-year Eastside Transportation Study had recommended possible bridge linking downtown Peterborough to East City.
Some of the members of the Peterborough Singers singing the national anthem of Ukraine during a choir rehearsal on March 8, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

Peterborough Singers pay tribute to the people of Ukraine

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Choir learned and sang the country's national anthem at a recent rehearsal.
Public Energy is presenting Montreal transdisciplinary artist Alexis O'Hara solo show OUFF at Peterborough's Market Hall on March 24, 2022. The performance combines cabaret, spoken word, stand-up comedy, electronic music, video projection, and giant inflatable sculptures to deliver a message that will make you both laugh and squirm in your seat. (Photo courtesy of Public Energy)

Alexis O’Hara’s OUFF will make you both laugh and squirm in your seat at...

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Public Energy presents the Montreal transdisciplinary artist's hard-hitting solo performance for one night only on March 24.
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