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Some of the local entrepreneurs who received $29,000 in funding as part of the second 2018 intake of Starter Company Plus, a program funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. Applications are now open for third intake for the program in September 2018, with orientation sessions taking place on September 4th, September 10th, September 17th, and September 24th. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

businessNOW – September 4, 2018

Featuring Starter Company Plus, Chimp Treats, Angevaare Mazda, Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio, N100 Evolution, Cody & James CPAs, and more.
Peterborough Pride returns for its 16th year from Friday, September 14th until Sunday, September 23rd. Pride Week features more than 25 events and culminates with the Pride parade, which takes place on Saturday, September 22nd in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Pride returns for its 16th year from September 14th to 23rd

'Passion + Action = Pride' is theme of annual celebration of diversity and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sarah "T-Rex" Anderson walks down Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough in her dinosaur costume. The Peterborough resident is thinking of creating a group where people can do safe, silly and fun things. (Screenshot from Facebook video by Amanda Stewart)

Dinosaur spotted in downtown Peterborough

Peterborough resident wants to start a 'fun is freedom' collective.
Labour Day celebrates worker solidarity, as pictured in this memorial for workers at Millennium Park in Peterborough erected by the Peterborough and District Labour Council (photo: ptbolabour.ca)

What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2018

Holiday hours for 263 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for August 31, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Toronto-based Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes (lead vocalist and bass player Raha Javanfar, lead guitarist Fraser Melvin, saxophonist Andrew Moljgun, and drummer Jonathan Hyde) perform blues and R&B tunes inspired by female singers of the mid 20th century like Big Maybelle, Little Sylvia, Etta James, and more at Marley's in Buckhorn on Saturday, September 1st. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 30 to September 5

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 5.
Tuned-Up Tuesdays were held all summer at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 29, 2018

Featuring Awards of Excellence nominations deadline, Bridgenorth Hop, Habitat build fundraiser, Innovation Canada digital platform, Douro Doings, and more.
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.

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