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You can enjoy produce, prepared foods, and more from the Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market all winter long, as the market has secured a location in Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough from November to April. (Photo: Jenn Austin-Driver)

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market will run through the winter

Popular new market will move to lower level of Peterborough Square from November to April.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Kawarthas

Strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy downpours possible
Young entrepreneur Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical (right) spent his summer in The Cube at the Innovation Cluster in the Slingshot program developing his business plan for an on-demand mobile eye examination clinic. He won $1,000 after pitching his idea to a panel of judges on August 24, 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

businessNOW – August 27, 2018

Featuring Alexander Optical, No Comply Boardshop, The Edison, City of Kawartha Lakes community improvement plan, Louis Street urban park, and regional business events.
Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band, featuring the long-time lead guitarist from the iconic British progressive rock band, is performing at Market Hall in Peterborough on September 25, 2018. (Publicity photo)

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band returns to Peterborough’s Market Hall on September 25

Long-time guitarist with British prog rock band touring latest record along with Jethro Tull classics
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for August 24 – 30, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
London Ontario pop-rocker Sarah Smith performs a free concert at the Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort in Roseneath on the shores of Rice Lake on Saturday, August 25. (Photo: Lani Sanders)

nightlifeNOW – August 23 to 29

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 23 to Wednesday, August 29.
Rock The Locks takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 25th in Buckhorn. The main event will be on Lock 31, featuring vendors, live music, special events from local organizations and businesses, and more, but there will also be activities happening throughout Buckhorn.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 22, 2018

Featuring Rock the Locks in Buckhorn, North Kawartha municipal all-candidates meeting, BEL Rotary Bike For Your Hospital, and more.
The 2018 superhero film Black Panther, which tells the tale of the heir of the technologically advanced secret African nation of Wakanda, arrives on Netflix Canada on September 4th. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in September 2018

Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther and lots of late summer binging opportunities with returning series and Netflix originals.
Paramedics treat a woman who was shot on August 22, 2018 in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough (enhanced from a photo posted by Joe Keating on Twitter).

73-year-old Peterborough man charged with murder in shooting death of his wife

Woman died after being airlifted to Toronto hospital following shooting in Home Depot parking lot.
A bat on a curtain inside a house

Health unit urges residents to take precautions after local woman bitten by rabid bat

Tips on what you should do if you find a bat in your home.

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