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The Cork & Bean, which opened in downtown Peterborough last fall, is one of several local eateries participating for the first time in the 2019 Paint The Town Red fundraiser for the United Way on Wednesday, July 17th. In all, 35 restaurants, cafes, and pubs will be donating 25 per cent of their net sales to the United Way on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Peterborough and District)

Paint The Town Red on Wednesday and support the United Way

35 eateries in Peterborough, Lakefield, and Bridgenorth will donate 25 per cent of day's net sales in seventh annual fundraiser.
Musicians Kate Suhr, Griffin Clark, and Owen Stahn, who are currently starring in Beau Dixon's "Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable" at 4th Line Theatre, will be performing their own music at 4th Line's Midsummer Night's Music concert at St. Thomas's Anglican Church in Millbrook on July 20, 2019. The line-up also includes fellow performers and musicians Justin Hiscox, Mark Hiscox, and Geoff Hewitson, as well as Melissa Payne, who will be making her 4th Line Theatre debut in "Carmel" in August. (Photo: Wayne Eardley / Brookside Studio).

Kate Suhr and Melissa Payne to perform at 4th Line Theatre’s Midsummer Night’s Music...

July 20th concert also features Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable performers Griffin Clark and Owen Stahn, Justin and Mark Hiscox, and Geoff Hewitson.
Peterborough wheelchair rugby athlete Cody Caldwell (right) competing in his first Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in 2016. Caldwell is one of 12 athletes selected by Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee to represent Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August. (Photo: Wheelchair Rugby Canada)

Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell to compete at Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August

Wheelchair rugby athlete one of 12 selected by Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for July 12 to 18, 2019

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland .
Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Alicia Toner brings her blend of folk, pop, and country-rock to the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday, July 14th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – July 11 to 17

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 17.
The new Brock Mission, which will include 30 shelter beds and 15 affordable housing units for homeless and at-risk men, will cost around $6.3 million to build. (Rendering: Lett Architects Inc.)

Federal government announces $5.2 million in funding for new Brock Mission in Peterborough

New facility will include 30 shelter beds and 15 affordable housing units for homeless and at-risk men.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Kawarthas for Thursday

Strong wind gusts, heavy downpours, and hail are possible in late morning and afternoon.
'Remembering Romeo', a pet photo fundraiser on July 14, 2019 to benefit the Peterborough Humane Society's Snoopy fund, is named for organizer Tracey Ormond's cat Romeo, who passed away in June. When Ormond realized she didn't have very many photos with Romeo, she was inspired to team up with local photographer Heather Doughty to create the fundraiser. (Photo: Tracey Ormond / Facebook)

Pose for a photo with your pet and help raise funds for Peterborough Humane...

Tracey Ormond and Heather Doughty team up to present 'Remembering Romeo' photo shoot on July 14 for Safe Nights for Pets program.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Police investigate Tuesday night shooting in Peterborough

Man shot and woman assaulted by two unknown men outside Edison Avenue home
The City of Peterborough has released a draft of its new official plan, which sets the vision and direction for growth and development of the city for the next 20 years. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough releases draft of official plan for public consultation

After consultation, city will review feedback and present final version of 20-year planning document to city council in 2020.

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