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In 2003, wife-and-husband team Sarah Quick and James Barrett founded Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon which, in 2006, became the company-in-residence at the Lakeview Arts Barn, a former cattle barn the couple transformed into contemporary 150-seat theatre with an attached restaurant. In celebration of having purchased the building and completed repairs and upgrades, Globus Theatre is hosting a disco dance trivia party fundraiser on May 10, 2025, with all proceeds supporting programming of new Canadian plays, accessible professional performances, arts education, and more. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon celebrates new chapter with May 10 disco dance trivia party...

Professional theatre company has purchased the Lakeview Arts Barn and completed repairs and upgrades.
United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell holds up a mock real estate listing of the organization's $1.5 campaign goal and campaign cabinet chair Shirley Turner, a real estate agent, holds up a "sold above asking" sign reflecting the $1,506,198 raised, during a celebratory event on April 25, 2025 at McDonnel Street Community Centre in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way Peterborough & District meets $1.5 million fundraising campaign goal

The organization met its goal for the first time in 10 years thanks to support from community members, local workplaces, and new fundraising initiatives.
Pierre Poilievre at a rally in Windsor on April 11, 2025. The Conservative leader's visit to Keene on April 27 is described as a "whistle stop" rather than a rally. (Photo: Pierre Poilievre / Facebook)

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to make a ‘whistle stop’ in Keene on Sunday

Peterborough Conservative candidate Michelle Ferreri says afternoon event at Keene Truck is 'not a rally' but 'like a drive through'.
In addition to their Thursday night residency at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough (April 19th was their 600th gig), pianist Rob Phillips and vocalist Carling Stephen will be celebrating International Jazz Day Peterborough with a special "Dine With Jazz" show at the Black Horse from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, followed by a no-cover performance by the Curtis Cronkwright Quartet. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – April 24 to 30

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Bats are one of the wildlife species that commonly carry rabies. The most common bat species in Ontario is the Little Brown Bat, which is endangered due to a disease known as white nose syndrome. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Health unit seeking person who may have been exposed to rabid bat in Lindsay...

After the person moved the bat from a road to a tree, it was taken to a wildlife sanctuary and later tested positive for rabies.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Police officers rescue seriously injured woman from her submerged vehicle in Rice Lake

45-year-old Port Elgin woman drove off Wood Duck Drive at full speed and went directly into the water early Tuesday morning.
The Trent-Severn Waterway, which connects communities throughout Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough & The Kawarthas, and Northumberland County, is an important driver of the visitor economy in Kawarthas Northumberland. (Photo: RTO8)

Regional Tourism Organization 8 seeking tourism industry leaders in Kawarthas Northumberland to serve on...

Applications open until May 8 to fill six 2025-26 board member vacancies for Kawartha Lakes, the City and County of Peterborough, and Northumberland County
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in northern Kawarthas region Friday

Two rounds of rain during the day and evening may bring up to 50 mm to some areas.
The historic Capitol Theatre is located at 20 Queen Street in downtown Port Hope. (Photo: Capitol Theatre)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre celebrates upcoming summer season from April 21 to 26

The week-long series of fun community fundraising events culminates with a red carpet gala featuring a performance by Royal Wood.
Toronto roots musician Isaak Bonk's vintage country-blues, jazz, and ragtime outfit The Roast Chicken Ramblers performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Harvey Kingsley-Elton)

nightlifeNOW – April 17 to 23

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

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