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New seating installed on the main floor of the Academy Theatre in Lindsay. The new seats maintain the look of the older seats with red upholstery, dark wood, and curved backs, but are larger and more comfortable. (Photo: Academy Theatre / Facebook)

Renovations at historic Academy Theatre in Lindsay almost complete

Non-profit organization is celebrating 125th anniversary with new seating on main floor and other renovations.
Two cars on a snow-covered road

Freezing rain warning for Sunday

Up to 10 cm of snow Saturday and more snow with freezing rain on Sunday.
Invictus Games medalist Denise Hepburn (right) hangs her four bronze medals on attendees at a United Way City of Kawartha Lakes announcement that Hepburn will the guest speaker at the orgnaization's Community Champions Touchdown Dinner on March 22, 2018 in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of United Way City of Kawartha Lakes)

Invictus Games medalist Denise Hepburn to share her inspiring story

Former combat medic who suffered spinal injury will speak at March 22 fundraising event in Lindsay for United Way CKL.
Russell DeCarle, former frontman for Prairie Oyster, is one of many musicians who will be performing at "Blue Valentine" on the afternoon of Sunday, February 11th at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough. The tribute to late Peterborough singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett, who passed away on February 15, 2008, also features Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Russell DeCarle, Pat Temple, Sean Conway, David Berger, and many more performing Willie P's songs. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – February 8 to 14

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, February 8 to Wednesday, February 14.
Matt and Tracy Logan of Logan Tree Experts, a member of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Matt and Tracy, pictured here climbing a maple tree, started their tree care business in Lakefield, where Matt was born and raised. (Photo: Logan Tree Experts)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – February 7, 2018

Featuring Engagement Coordinator job posting, Chamber Annual General Meeting, 2018-19 Slate of Directors, Logan Tree Experts 10th anniversary, and more.
The YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 23, 2018 features a sit-down or take-out lunch donated by local restaurants and businesses, and your choice of either a hand-crafted bowl donated by a local artisan or a charitable tax receipt. All proceeds from the event wil go to support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's nutritional programs. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Tickets now on sale for YWCA Empty Bowls

Proceeds from February 23rd fundraiser will support YWCA JustFood and Crossroads Shelter's Nutritional Wellbeing Program.
Cars in snow

As much as 15 cm of snow today for parts of the Kawarthas

Most areas will receive 5 to 10 cm, higher amounts by Lake Ontario.
The James Barker Band consists of James Barker, a native of Woodvile in the City of Kawartha Lakes, along with Taylor Abram, Bobby Martin, and Connor Stephen. (Publicity photo)

James Barker Band up for two Junos

Band fronted by Woodville native nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year and Country Album of the Year.
Award-winning Albertan singer-songwriter Corb Lund is presenting his solo acoustic show, described as "an evening of western conversation, songs, and stories", at the Market Hall in Peterborough on February 13, 2018. (Photo: Denise DeBelius)

Corb Lund performs solo acoustic show at Peterborough’s Market Hall on February 13

Award-winning country-western singer-songwriter's intimate and interactive show is first stop of sold-out Ontario tour.
Broken window

Slingshot vandal faces 14 additional charges

Omemee teen allegedly used slingshot to launch marbles at Peterborough homes, businesses, bus shelters, and one person.

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