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On March 23, 2018, the Ontario government announced $105 million in long-term funding to support the province's horse racing sector and additional supports for smaller racetracks and those experiencing financial shortfalls. The additional funds may help Kawartha Downs in Fraserville, which will lose 85 per cent of its revenue when Shorelines Casinos moves its 450 slot machines to the new casino in Peterborough. (Photo: Kawartha Downs)

businessNOW – March 26, 2018

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Featuring Kawartha Downs, Sullivan's Pharmacy, Innovation Cluster, Favourite Box Co., Summer Company, The Commonwell, and upcoming regional business events.
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 wins Juno for Country album of the year

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Award for band fronted by Woodville native handed out at March 24 Juno Gala Dinner & Awards ceremony.
The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum, which launched in Port Hope in 1984, will not open this year. The museum's current Mill Street South building is scheduled to be torn down this spring for excavation and removal of soil contaminated by low-level radioactive waste. The museum will be seeking a new location for its collection of historical firefighting and fire-related artifacts, which have been moved into temporary storage. (Image: Canadian Fire Fighters Museum)

Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Port Hope won’t be opening this year

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Museum seeks new location after radioactive waste cleanup project forced it to vacate Mill Street site.
There have been two recent incidents involving large quantities of waste, containing hazardous materials, being illegally dumped on roads in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The city is encouraging residents to be on the lookout for illegal dumping and to report it to city officials and the police. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Two recent incidents of illegal dumping in Kawartha Lakes

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City officials are asking residents to report people illegally dumping waste.
Juno award winning folk-pop duo Big Little Lions (Helen Austin and Paul Otten) perform at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday, March 27th with special guest Mary-Kate Edwards. (Photo: Big Little Lions)

nightlifeNOW – March 22 to 28

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 28.
Trent Valley Honda founder Frank Mandeljc with his daughter and current owner Monika Carmichael, his wife Elfrieda, and his son and used car manager Frankie Mandeljc. (Photo: Trent Valley Honda)

Trent Valley Honda founder Frank Mandeljc has passed away

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Slovenian immigrant opened his first car dealership in Peterborough in 1975.
The OPP's province-wide gun amnesty during April allows the public an easy opportunity for the safe disposal of unwanted, unlicensed and unregistered firearms, ammunition and other non-ordinance, without fear of penalty. The amnesty does not apply to people who turn in weapons that have been used in the commission of a crime. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

OPP holding province-wide gun amnesty in April

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Residents can voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegal firearms and more without fear of penalty.
Grrass fire

Kawartha Lakes spring burn ban in effect March 23

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Large number of grass-related fires results in earlier-than-normal burn ban.
Locally grown strawberries are only a few months away! The Lakefield Farmers' Market is now accepting applications for new agricultural, prepared food, and artisanal vendors. The market opens for the season on Thursday, May 24th. (Photo: Lakefield Farmers' Market)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – March 21, 2018

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Featuring Bill 148 information session, upcoming Chamber events, Lakefield Farmers' Market call for vendors, and more.
Danger Will Robinson! The Robinson family gets Lost In Space again as Netflix reboots the iconic 1965 TV series, premiering on April 13, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in April 2018

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Lost in Space reboot, a lot of Monty Python, and documentary on overlooked female astronauts are a few upcoming offerings.
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