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Black ice in winter

Flash freeze warning today for much of the Kawarthas

Temperatures to drop rapidly, all area school buses are cancelled for Friday.
Montreal-based alt-country singer Bobby Dove, whose 2016 debut album "Thunderchild" was produced in Peterborough by James McKenty, performs at The Garnet in Peterborough on Wednesday, January 17 and at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, January 20. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – January 11 to 17

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 11 to Wednesday, January 17.
Anne Arnold and Corinna Campbell of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton with Sana Virji and Lori McKee of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough celebrating the donation of $20,064.84 to support the YWCA Crossroads Shelter. The funds were raised at WBN's annual fundraising gala in December. (Photo: Paula Kehoe / WBN)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough raises $20,000 for YWCA Crossroads Shelter

Funds raised during WBN's annual fundraising gala will support nutritional well-being for women and children in crisis.
Other cities like Toronto have a community bus service that connects riders with popular destinations, providing an alternative to regular transit. Peterborough Transit will be launching its community bus service in March 2018 and is seeking feedback on one of two possible route options. (Photo: Toronto Transit Commission)

New community bus serving malls, grocery stores, and more is coming to Peterborough in...

Peterborough Transit is conducting a survey on which of two possible routes is the best.
Emmatt Digital Solutions is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018. Pictured are owners Chris Calbury (middle) and Kim Appleton (second from right) with some of their staff. (Photo: Emmatt Digital Solutions / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – January 10, 2018

Featuring January BAH, Chamber AGM coming in February, Emmatt 20th anniversary, PolarFest, and more.
Married couple Louise and Wayne Earle were found dead following a house fire in Brighton in Northumberland County on January 10, 2018. Police now say the fire was the result of a homicide. (Photo: Pete Fisher / Twitter)

Two people dead after early morning fire in Brighton

Early morning fire completely engulfed Harbour Street home.
The renovated Peterborough Public Library features a new children's books area on the lower level, with a central staircase connecting to the main level. The open concept design features lots of natural light coming from the glass windows at the front of the library. (Photo: Peterborough Public Library)

New year, new library: the renovated Peterborough Public Library is opening soon

Books are going on shelves and workers completing finishes touches for opening by end of January.
Melting snow on a rural road

Expect a weather roller coaster in the Kawarthas over the next few days

Patchy freezing rain followed by a mild Thursday and Friday and then frigid temperatures for the weekend.
Canadian Celtic rockers Mudmen (Mike Meacher, Sandy Campbell, Dan Westenenk, Robby Campbell, and Jeremy Burton) return to Peterborough's Market Hall on January 13, 2018 for their 20th anniversary tour. (Photo courtesy of Mudmen)

Celtic rockers Mudmen celebrate their 20th anniversary at Peterborough’s Market Hall

January 13th concert coincides with Market Hall's 20th anniversary year.
Stephanie Hayes and Jennifer Avis, owners of doula and prenatal education service Hello, Baby!, will be opening their new pregnancy and parenting hub in downtown Peterborough on March 2, 2018. (Photo: Hello, Baby!)

businessNOW – January 8, 2018

Featuring a new pregnancy and parenting hub by Hello, Baby!, a new location for Mark's Work Wearhouse, Vinnies opening in Lakefield, and upcoming business events.

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