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Mother with child sick with the flu

Medical Officer of Health declares flu outbreak in Peterborough area

Increase in flu cases over the holidays points to widespread transmission.
Elmhirst's Resort in Keene launches its winter live music series on Saturday afternoons with old-time music from Lotus Wight on January 6th at the Wild Blue Yonder Pub. (Photo: Lotus Wight)

nightlifeNOW – January 4 to 10

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 4 to Wednesday, January 10.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of 20 below zeroExtreme cold

More bitter cold coming on Thursday

Cold snap of -30°C expected to last until Sunday.
The award-winning Bears' Lair Entrepreneurial Competition returns in 2018 with an orientation session on January 16th. Pictured are the 2017 winners, sunglasses manufacturer Loch and medical technology company Lab Improvements. (Photo: Samantha Moss)

businessNOW for January 2, 2018

Featuring the return of Bears' Lair, Peterborough-Toronto Freight Rail Analysis project, Natas Café reopening, nomination deadline for Northumberland 2017 Business Achievement Awards, and upcoming business events.
Ivory Kathaleen Curwin with her parents Chris Curwin and Sabina Perez. Ivory, who entered the world at 10:54 a.m. on January 1st, was the first baby born in the Kawarthas in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Curwin family)

The Kawarthas’ first babies of 2018 born on New Year’s Day in Peterborough and...

Ivory Kathaleen Curwin arrives at Peterborough Regional Health Centre followed by Emrys Gustav Green at Ross Memorial Hospital
Including the 2017 concert proceeds and a donation from Wild Rock Outfitters, the annual In From The Cold Christmas concert has now raised over $126,000 for youth and families since 2000. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

In From The Cold raises more than $16,000 for YES Shelter for Youth and...

Total includes $5,243 raised by Wild Rock Outfitters at special event in November.
Angler in boat

How the new year will affect your wallet

Municipal and provincial fee changes and new regulations come into effect on January 1, 2018.
Couple buying a bottle of wine in a liquor store

What’s open and closed over New Year’s

Holiday hours for 247 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Many local pubs and clubs are ringing in the New Year with celebrations and live music. On Sunday, December 31, The Weber Brothers will be celebrating New Year's Eve and the release of their new CD "Patches" at The Red Dog in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Rheal Doucette / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – December 28 to January 3

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, December 28 to Wednesday, January 3.
McLean Berry Farm is one of the seven local vendors threatened with expulsion from the Peterborough Farmers' Market. McLean Berry Farm has sold its locally grown produce at the market for 27 years. (Photo: McLean Berry Farm / Facebook)

Seven local vendors threatened with expulsion from the Peterborough Farmers’ Market

Farmers' market board notice accuses the vendors, who have protested resellers at the market, of detrimental behaviour.

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