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Thirteen Moons Wellness, whose owner Louise Racine was the driving force behind the inaugural International Women's Day Conference Peterborough in 2017, is hosting the second annual conference that takes place Wednesday, March 8, 2018 at Ashburnham Reception Centre on Armour Road. (Graphic: International Women's Day Conference Peterborough)

International Women’s Day Conference returns to Peterborough in 2018

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Discounted early bird tickets sold out, regular tickets on sale for second annual conference on March 8, 2018 at Ashburnham Reception Centre.
Some of the more than 2,000 hand-crafted poppies volunteers have installed on the Constable Thomas Kehoe Memorial Bridge across the York River in Bancroft. (Photo: Hospice North Hastings / Facebook)

Bancroft bridge covered in hand-crafted poppies for Remembrance Day

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Poppies will remain on display until November 13.
Peterborough musician Jan Schoute, seen here performing during "Live & Local Lunches" in downtown Peterborough, has passed away suddenly at the age of 54. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Outpouring of grief and love for Peterborough musician Jan Schoute

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Well-known local performer passed away suddenly at the age of 54.
The Jim Cuddy Band is one of several shows being presented in 2017/2018 by Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. Cuddy and his band will be performing on March 19, 2018. (Publicity photo)

Jim Cuddy Band coming to Showplace in Peterborough in March

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Blue Rodeo singer-songwriter one of several upcoming 'Showplace Presents' shows in 2017/2018.
The Village of Lakefield had a strong presence among the winners of the 18th annual Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Awards of Excellence, including Citizen of the Year Jennie MacKenzie (front row centre), Lifetime Achievement Award winners Aileen and Mike Dean (front row, second and third from right), Young Professional of the Year Erin McLean (back row, third from left), whose family business also won the Tourism or Hospitality Excellence award, and Vikki Griffin of Griffin's Greenhouses (back row, third from right), whose family business won the Outstanding Business Achievement award. (Photo: Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism)

Lakefield dominates at Kawartha Chamber Awards of Excellence

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Jennie MacKenzie named Citizen of the Year, Mike and Aileen Dean received Lifetime Achievement Award, McLean Berry Farm honoured with two awards.
Nova, a child in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (a fly-in community in the boreal forest of Northern Ontario), reacts as she receives her new donated winter coat. (Photo: Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group)

Campaign delivers winter coats to remote First Nations communities in Northern Ontario

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Coats and other winter clothing items can be dropped off in Peterborough and Cobourg until November 17.
Singer-songwriter and roots rocker Laura Merrimen is touring eastern Canada with Tequila Jay and will be performing at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Friday, November 3. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – November 2 to 8

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, November 2 to Wednesday, November 8.
The Chamber's 18th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala on November 3rd is sold out, but you can still participate in the silent auction by submitting outside bids by November 2nd.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – November 1, 2017

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Featuring new Gala outside bid items, Bill 148 public hearings, Lakefield Pantry, Village Pet Food & Supply, and more.
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is one of 35 finalists in the 2017 Aviva Community Fund for the organization's project idea "#GrieveNotAlone" to enhance grief support. A panel of judges will announce the grand prized winners on December 5th. (Graphic: Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes)

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is a finalist in the Aviva Community Fund...

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Organization vying for up to $100,000 to enhance grief support in the community.
Nominations for the 2018 Peterborough Business Hall of Fame are open until November 30, 2017. Pictured are the 2017 Hall of Fame inductees and their representatives at this year's induction ceremony: Peter Duffus, John Bowes, Elwood Jones, Mary McGee, Catia and Mike Skinner, Susan and Darrell Drain, Rhonda Barnet, Eleanor and Carl Young, and Shelley and David Black. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)

Nominations for 2018 Peterborough Business Hall of Fame open until November 30

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Annual Junior Achievement event honours past and present local entrepreneurs for contributions to community prosperity
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