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Peterborough musician Lindsay Barr encouraging people to choose local in a promotional video for the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) annual Holiday Shopping Passport program, which rewards people when they shop, dine, or treat themselves in downtown Peterborough. Every time you spend $10 at one of more than 150 participating locations, you get a stamp on your passport. Completed passports with 20 stamps are entered into one of three early bird draws for $500 in downtown money during December, with a grand prize draw for $1,500 in January. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Choose local this holiday season in downtown Peterborough and win prizes

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More than 150 downtown businesses and organizations participating in this year's Holiday Shopping Passport rewards program.
Christmas tree farms are open for business in the Kawarthas. Barrett's Tree Farm north of Cobourg is a popular destination for harvesting your own Christmas tree. They are also offering horse-drawn wagon rides on weekends until December 15, 2019. (Photo: Barrett's Tree Farm / Facebook)

Here’s where to get a locally grown Christmas tree in the Kawarthas

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Tree farms offer fresh cut-your-own and pre-cut trees.
The new interchange between Highway 407 and Highway 35/115 will be open to drivers beginning December 9, 2019, ahead of schedule. (Photo: Blackbird Infrastructure Group)

New Highway 407 extension to Highway 35/115 opens on Monday

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New Highway 418 also opens, providing another north-south connection from Highway 407 to Highway 401.
Tokyo rockabilly rockers Johnny Pandora, led by "Johnny" Daigo Yamashita, is performing at The Red Dog in downtown Peterborough on Friday, December 6th, with openers The Lohrwoods. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – December 5 to 11

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, December 5 to Wednesday, December 11.
Cars in snow

Winter weather travel advisory issued for the southern Kawarthas for Friday

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Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm by middle of day on Friday.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Police arrest local couple following crime spree in Lakefield and Peterborough

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Peterborough man and woman arrested and charged with multiple counts of break and enter, mischief, and theft.
Owners Erin Watson and Anna Eidt in front of Watson & Lou at 383 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. Their creative hub helps local artists and makers reach a wider audience, offers a broad range of unique locally made goods, and hosts popular maker workshops. (Supplied photo)

Choose local creative goods and get crafty at Watson & Lou

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Creative hub in downtown Peterborough works with more than 50 local suppliers and offers popular craft-related workshops.
Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel, the historic boutique hotel in downtown Peterborough, has 32 luxurious suites that combine elegance with all the modern comforts and conveniences of home. To encouarge you to "stay local" this holiday season and not to drink and drive, Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel is offering a 15 per cent discount during the month of December, except on New Year's Eve. (Supplied photo)

Choose local and celebrate the holiday season by staying at Peterborough Inn & Suites...

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Boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Peterborough is offering a 15 per cent discount during December.
The Finer Things Show and Sale is holding its fifth annual holiday celebration of all that's handmade on Saturday, December 7th at the Seeds of Change in downtown Peterborough. A production of Madderhouse Textile Studios, Finer Things features some of our region's most celebrated artists and craftspeople working in a broad variety of disciplines. (Photo courtesy of Finer Things Show and Sale)

Choose local for the best from artists and craftspeople at the Finer Things Show...

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5th annual holiday celebration of all that's handmade takes place December 7 at Seeds of Change in downtown Peterborough.
Cars in a snowstorm

Winter weather travel advisory in place for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland on Sunday

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Expect snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm, reduced visibility, and blowing snow with strong wind gusts.
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