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Selwyn Township has endorsed a new economic development strategy and marketing plan developed by Chamber member Strexer Harrop & Associates. Pictured is a sample of a promotional campaign built around the tag line "Our Small Towns =". (Graphic: Strexer Harrop & Associates)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 2, 2018

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Featuring workplace mental health seminar, OCC policy survey, marketing of Selwyn Township, Camp Kawartha capital campaign and fundraiser, and more.
Jesse Bateson, owner and operator of Solid Leather, in his workshop. Bateson, who produces stylish and durable handmade solid leather belts, is one of seven local entrepreneurs who have received a grant under Starter Company Plus, a provincially funded business development program delivered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. (Photo: Solid Leather / Facebook)

Seven local entrepreneurs receive $27,000 in Starter Company Plus grants

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Businesses run the gamut from landscaping to accounting to fitness to fashion and more.
The Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market opens for the 2018 season on Wednesday, May 2. To accommodate construction of the new urban park at Louis Street, this year's market will be located on Charlotte St. between George and Louis, which will be closed to traffic while the market runs from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market)

Pedestrian-friendly Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market opens Wednesday

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Market will be located this year on Charlotte St. between George and Louis.
RBC Lakefield presented a cheque to Community Care to support a partnership offering twice-monthly transportation from Apsley to the Lakefield RBC beginning on May 9, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Community Care)

Free transportation program to drive Apsley seniors to RBC in Lakefield

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RBC Lakefield sponsors Community Care's twice-monthly program after closure of Apsley branch.
Fibre optic cables

Hastings County man charged following fire that took out communication services in Bancroft area

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Fire set in abandoned home damaged Bell Canada fibre optic cables and copper wire.
The new and expanded Bigley's Cottage Kitchen is now open at 49 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon in the former location of Kawartha Coffee Co.. which has moved across the street and is opening later in May. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

businessNOW – April 30, 2018

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Featuring Bigley's, Kawartha Coffee Co., MotherClock, City of Kawartha Lakes, Bobcaygeon Chamber awards, Trent Hills Chamber awards, PK Interior Products Inc., and more.
Rock and alt-country band The Sadies headline the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Benefit Concert on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. The event, which will feature performances by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, will be emceed by Ojibway playwright and author Drew Hayden Taylor, who will also perform. All proceeds from the concert and a silent auction will be donated to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund to support reconciliation. (Publicity photo)

Drew Hayden Taylor and The Sadies headline reconciliation concert

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May 11th event at Market Hall in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough features Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers raising money for Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.
Originally from Montana and now living in Toronto, singer-songwriter Rachael Cardiello brings her indie soul-folk music (and her viola) to The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, May 2. Rachael is touring with her brother Jon Cardiello (Wrinkles), performing as Bombshell Nightlight, who will be opening. (Photo: Michael Cardiello)

nightlifeNOW – April 26 to May 2

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, April 26 to Wednesday, May 2.
While anyone can fall victim to the Canada Revenue Agency scam, elderly people are especially vulnerable as they may not check with family or friends before providing financial information to a scammer.

Spring is tax season … and scam season

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Local police services warn Canada Revenue Agency scam continues to circulate in the Kawarthas.
The Canadian Canoe Museum held its annual general meeting on April 25, 2018 where it reviewed highlights from 2017, its 20th anniversary year, and announced the appointment of three new board members: Dr. Jenny Ingram, Vicky Grant, and Kevin Malone. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Canadian Canoe Museum announces three new board members at annual general meeting

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Museum board and staff also shared museum's highlights from 2017.
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