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Cameron Green, co-owner of McThirsty's Pint and Kettle Drums Restaurant, in 2014. (Photo: Northview Gardens / Facebook)

Cameron Green withdraws from Peterborough mayoral race

Withdrawal leaves Daryl Bennett and Diane Therrien as only two mayoral candidates
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for July 27 – August 2, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
The much-anticipated second season of crime drama "Ozark", starring Jason Bateman, is coming to Netflix Canada on August 31, 2018. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in August 2018

The second season of Ozark, a new animated series from the creator of The Simpsons, and lots of TV shows
Toronto-based blues singer and harmonica virtuoso Jerome Godboo performs at the Friday Night Blues Series at the Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront on July 27, 2018. (Photo: Jerome Godboo / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – July 26 to August 1

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 26 to Wednesday, August 1.
Severe thunderstorm

Risk of severe thunderstorm later today

Damaging wind guests, small hail, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning possible.
The GreenUP Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods program is a collaborative initiative that depends on strong partnerships between and among community members and partner organizations. There are many ways to contribute to the wellbeing of your neighbourhood through planning and planting. (Photo: GreenUP)

Greening the neighbourhoods of Peterborough

GreenUP's Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods program is adding 1,000 square metres of gardens.
Selwyn Township Mayor Mary Smith and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef at the 2017 Lakefield Agricultural Fair. This year's fair takes place from July 27th to 29th at the Lakefield Fairground. (Photo: Maryam Monsef / Twitter)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – July 25, 2018

Featuring the Lakefield Agricultural Fair, Community Care fundraisers, Gallery on the Lake exhibit, Habitat for Humanity Curve Lake Women's Build, and more..

A look back at Peterborough’s Artspace in the 1970s

One of Canada's oldest artist-run artist centres was co-founded by late artists David Bierk and Dennis Tourbin.
Calgary-based musician, visual artist, and animator Chad VanGaalen is one of the performers at the Peterborough Music Festival, taking place from August 17 to 19, 2018. (Publicity photo)

Peterborough Folk Festival announces full line-up for free August music festival

Chad VanGaalen, Logan Staats, My Son the Hurricane, local musicians and more round out already-announced performers on August 18 and 19.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Torrential rains possible later this afternoon and evening.

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