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The splash pad at Roger's Cove in East City in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough keeping its seven splash pads open until September 11

Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 30s starting on Sunday and into next week.
In 2023, Globus Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season, including 17 years as company-in-residence at the Lakeview Arts Barn at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon, by presenting an extended season of plays, music, and comedy as it continues its capital campaign to purchase the Lakeview Arts Barn. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

11 non-profit organizations in Kawartha Lakes receive Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund grants

Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre, Lindsay's Academy Theatre Foundation, and Fenelon Fall's The Grove Theatre among recipients of one-time municipal grants.
Whitby-based band Andy Earle and the Bandits perform jazz and blues and more at Kelly's Homelike Inn in Cobourg from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. (Photo: Andy Earle and the Bandits)

nightlifeNOW – August 31 to September 6

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Peterborough Petes playing against the Kingston Frontenacs on December 2, 2021. (Photo: Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes face off against Kingston Frontenacs in Norwood on September 22

Two other pre-season exhibition home games at local rinks take place on September 4 in Port Hope and September 23 in Millbrook.
A young Robert Winslow, founder of Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre, is pictured in this photo of Millbrook High School students resting during a walkathon fundraiser that was published in the school's 1969-1970 yearbook. Over 50 years later, Winslow is writing a play about the high school and community members are invited to join him and managing artistic director Kim Blackwell for a public reminiscence event on October 14, 2023 to aid in the play's development. (Photo courtesy of Robert Winslow)

4th Line Theatre hosting community reminiscence event this fall about former Millbrook high school

October 14 gathering in Bailieboro will aid in development of Robert Winslow's forthcoming play 'Millbrook High'.
50-year-old Christopher Bertrand of Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Peterborough police seeking missing 50-year-old man

Christopher Bertrand was last seen on August 26 at his Peterborough home.
As we head into the fall respiratory virus season, Peterborough Public Health will soon be issuing guidance on fall vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. (Stock photo)

Peterborough Public Health increases COVID-19 transmission risk to moderate

While transmission risk of other respiratory viruses remains low, increase is expected as we head into fall.
A $149,100 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation allowed Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, a non-profit charitable organization in downtown Peterborough, to purchase and install a state-of-the-art projector for film and theatre performances, as well as new state-of-the-art lighting elements. (Photo courtesy of Market Hall)

Market Hall in downtown Peterborough celebrates results of $149,100 capital grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation grant allowed non-profit performance venue to install a state-of-the-art projector and lighting elements.
An initiative of Trent University, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, "Explore the Boro" will encourage new and returning Trent students to explore their community during September and qualify for prizes, including The Boro gift cards they can redeem at downtown businesses. (Photo: Trent University)

Interactive scavenger hunt encourages Trent University students to become familiar with Peterborough

During 'Explore the Boro' from September 2 to 21, new and returning students can use the Goosechase app to earn points and win The Boro gift cards.
Pablo enjoying the water at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. The 10-year-old capybara passed away on August 29, 2023 from complications arising from several age-related conditions. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Pablo, the capybara at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

The 10-year-old capybara, the largest rodent in the world, recently began experiencing deteriorating health.

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