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Percheron Plastic Inc. (which produces FireStraw fire starters) and virtual and augmented reality start-up Kavtek accepting their cash prize of $6,500 each at the final pitch event of the 2018 Bears' Lair Entrepreneurial Competition, held on April 18, 2018 at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. Along with the cash prize, the winners receive in-kind prizes, all donated by the 2018 Bears' Lair sponsors. (Photo courtesy of Scott Howard)

Kavtek and Percheron Plastic Inc. win Bears’ Lair

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Each grand prize winner of annual entrepreneurial competition receives $6,500 in cash and in-kind prizes for a total value of $35,000.
Style Boutique, a women's clothing store in Bridgenorth, recently celebrated its 10th year in business. Owner Diana Carter poses with a congratulatory plaque delivered by Selwyn Township Mayor Mary Smith. (Photo: Style Boutique / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – April 18, 2018

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Featuring BOSS mental health seminar, Sunshrine Spa, Herod Financial Services, Style Boutique, Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Festival, and more.
When he was Peterborough-Kawartha MPP, Jeaf Leal dropped in for a tour of Tiny Greens in downtown Peterborough on April 18, 2018 after announcing up to $430,000 in downtown revitalization funding for the City of Peterborough and municipalities within Peterborough County. (Photo: Tiny Greens / Twitter)

Provincial funding will improve downtown areas in Peterborough County

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Funds to be used for improvements like crosswalks, landscaping, and storefront appearance.
Critically acclaimed bassist and vocalist Brandi Disterheft, accompanied by three other jazz musicians from New York City, will headline International Jazz Day Peterborough with a concert at the Market Hall on Sunday, April 29. There will also be jazz dinner events on Saturday night as well as a jazz workshop on Sunday. (Publicity photo)

New York City’s Brandi Disterheft Quartet headlines International Jazz Day Peterborough

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Fourth annual event on April 28 and 29 also features dinner with jazz at downtown restaurants and a jazz workshop.
Earth Day 2018 is Sunday, April 22. This year's global campaign is about ending plastic pollution. Several clean-up events are taking place this weekend in the Kawarthas, along with celebrations and workshops. (Photo: Earth Day Network)

Help clean up the Kawarthas for Earth Day this weekend

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Clean-up events and more in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Hastings.
SOS and Flavour Fashion ownes Mike and Shelby Watt are opening Providence, a new men's wear store that also features a cafe, bar, and men's grooming area, in downtown Peterborough. (Logo design: Pioneer Inc)

businessNOW – April 16, 2018

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Featuring Providence, Graham Hart, Westben Arts Festival Theatre, Venture13, health inspection disclosure rules, and more.
Car in flood

Flood warnings in place for much of the Kawarthas

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Otonabee Conservation and Kawartha Conservation have both issued flood warnings.
Players from the Curve Lake First Nation Nimkiins Kwe Novice Girls and Atom Girls teams display their championship banners to Chief and Council: Danika Jacobs, Maggie Jevons, Sierra Jacobs, Miley Garbutt, Naomi Coppaway, McKenzie Taylor, Goldie Whetung, Brittany Foster, Abigail Jacobs, Kenzie McIntyre, Marissa Williams, and Chief Phyllis Williams. (Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation)

Four Curve Lake teams are Little Native Hockey League champions

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Tournament featuring 250 First Nations teams from across Ontario took place in March in Mississauga.
Freezing rain on car

Winter storm and freezing rain warnings issued for the Kawarthas

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Snow in northern Kawarthas on Saturday, freezing rain in southern Kawarthas on Saturday and Sunday
Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett, Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, and MPP for Peterborough Jeaf Leal were among the attendees at the official opening of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Corporation’s project at 721 Monaghan Road in Peterborough. The project, in a redeveloped former fire hall, will provide 11 units of affordable housing for Indigenous people. (Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough)

Affordable housing in Peterborough celebrated at opening of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services project

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Federal, provincial, and municipal funding has helped more than 80 people find affordable housing.
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