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Peter Adams (left) in the late '80s when he was MPP for Peterborough, with community activist John Taylor (the late father of kawarthaNOW publisher Jeannine Taylor), former Peterborough Mayor Jack Doris, and the late community activist Bruce Knapp, during a fundraiser for McKellar Hamilton Park, now known as the John Taylor Memorial Park. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor)

Former Peterborough politician Peter Adams dead at 82

Founder of Trent University's geography department served as both MPP and MP until retiring in 2006.
Addison "Addi" Beauclerc requires brain surgery to remove a tumour causing daily seizures. A benefit concert and silent auction at the Red Dog in downtown Peterborough on September 23, 2018 will raise funds to help the Beauclerc with related expenses and to cover the cost of unpaid time off work. (Photo courtesy of the Beauclerc family)

Benefit concert in Peterborough on Sunday for five-year-old boy undergoing brain surgery

Addison Beauclerc has a brain tumour causing daily seizures that medication can't control.
Toronto-based roots singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Noah Zacharin performs at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, September 29th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 27 to October 3

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, September 27 to Wednesday, October 3.
Trinity College School in Port Hope has been named Canada's greenest school, along with a high school in Alberta, for its efforts at sustainability. One example is the school's "Farm Field Forest" initiative that enables students to build a greenhouse and shed and work on a half-acre farm that harvests vegetables for the school's dining room and the local community health centre. (Photo courtesy of Canada Green Building Council)

Trinity College School in Port Hope is Canada’s greenest school

School's efforts at sustainability including physical building changes and upgrades and a comprehensive curriculum.
October is fright month on Netflix Canada with a slew of scary movies including the Netflix original remake of "The Haunting of Hill House" based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in October 2018

Making a Murderer Part 2, Marvel's Daredevil Season 3, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a slew of scary movies, and more.
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has announced the nominees for its 2018 Awards of Excellence. The awards will be presented at the 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala, taking place on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – September 26, 2018

Featuring 2018 Awards of Excellence nominees, team building session, member spotlights, job opportunities, and more.
Kawartha Wildlife Centre is one of five organizations in the Kawarthas competing for online votes in the 2018 Aviva Community Fund. The organization is developing an immersive campaign called the Kawartha Wildlife Coexistence Initiative to educate the public in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, and Peterborough County on the benefits of wildlife coexistence. (Photo: Kawartha Wildlife Centre / avivacommunityfund.org)

Five organizations in the Kawarthas competing in 2018 Aviva Community Fund

Voting now open for $10,000 and $100,000 community ideas including in Millbrook and Kawartha Lakes.
Pterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation President & CEO Lesley Heighway (right) accepts a cheque for $211,238.32 from volunteers from Survivors Abreast and representatives of the Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival organizing committee on September 25, 2018. The funds raised by the annual festival will be used to support fast and accurate breast cancer diagnosis through innovation in PRHC's laboratory. (Photo: Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival / Twitter)

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival raises $211,238.32 for breast cancer care

2018 donation brings 18-year total to more than $3.3 million for breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
The Canadian Cyclocross National Championships are being held at Nicholls Oval in Peterborough from November 9 - 11, 2018. The title sponsor of the event is Shimano Canada, with Trek Canada and Peterborough's Wild Rock Outfitters as presenting sponsors. (Photo: Kris Sieber)

businessNOW – September 24, 2018

Featuring Wild Rock sponsorship of Canadian Cyclocross Championships, Peterborough best place in Ontario for watertech startups, Random Acts of Green, upcoming events, and more.
Divergent Dances Peterborough is an outdoor aerial performance at Peterborough Square created by Anandam Dancetheatre’s Brandy Leary with dance artists Erin Ball, Opal Elchuk, Nikola Steer, Thomas Vaccaro. and Lina Loaiza Bran. Two open public rehearsals take place during Tuesday, September 25th with performances at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 28th and 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29th. (Photo: Matt Hayes)

Peterborough Square becomes a performance space with Divergent Dances

Combination of dance and circus arts takes place September 28 and 29 with open public rehearsals on September 25.

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