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Melting snowman

Early taste of spring on the way for the Kawarthas

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Mild temperatures and lots of rain forecast by mid-week.
A competitor prepares to throw at the 2017 National Axe Throwing Championships. This year's tournament, which includes six members of the Peterborough Axe Club, takes place on Sunday, February 19th in Toronto. (Photo: National Axe Federation / Facebook)

Peterborough Axe Club in National Axe Throwing Championships

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February 18th event in Toronto sees the world's 128 top throwers vying for a share of $7,500 purse and the Wilson Cup.
Ontario introduced Family Day in 2008 as a winter holiday to break up the long stretch of time between the Christmas holidays and Easter and to give many employees an extra day off to spend time with their families.

What’s open and closed on Family Day 2018

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Hours on February 19, 2018, for hundreds of businesses, organizations, and services in more than 30 communities across The Kawarthas.
Serena Ryder joining the Silver Hearts at the Historic Red Dog Tavern in downtown Peterborough on December 16, 2017. The Silver Hearts return to the Red Dog on Saturday, February 17. (Photo: Ryan Lalonde / Twitter)

nightlifeNOW – February 15 to 21

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, February 15 to Wednesday, February 21.
Children building a fort in 2016 at Great Canadian Family Day at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. The 2018 event featuring activities, artisan demonstrations, and a canoe zip line returns on Monday, February 19th. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Great Canadian Family Day returns to The Canadian Canoe Museum on February 19

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Lots of activities and demonstrations as well as discounted family admission and membership.
The City of Kawartha Lakes will be enhancing Lindsay Transit and LIMO over the next 10 years, including a new Sunday service, expanding an existing route and adding a new route, adding evening service, adding service to Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, installing smart cards and bike racks on buses, and more. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes city council approves enhancements to Lindsay Transit

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Recommendations from transit master plan to be implemented over next 10 years.
Maryam Monsef, MP Peterborough-Kawartha and the Minister of Status of Women, will be the evening keynote speaker at the Rural Women's Summit on March 2, 2018. The goal of the free event, which also includes an afternoon panel and participant dialogue, is to discuss the empowerment of rural women and girls in Peterborough-Kawartha. (Photo: Office of Maryam Monsef)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – February 14, 2018

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Featuring Chamber AGM, BOSS Young Professionals seminar, Rural Women's Summit in Buckhorn, Buckhorn Hydro Project public consultation, and more.
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is in Orono for the filming of the action thriller "Polar", a Netflix production based on the graphic novel by Victor Santos. Mikkelsen, who is best known for his roles as villains in Casino Royale, Doctor Strange, Rogue One, and Hannibal, portrays the world's top assassin Duncan "the Black Kaiser" Vizla. (Publicity photo)

Mads Mikkelsen is in Orono for filming of action thriller ‘Polar’

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"Hannibal' actor portrays the world's top assassin in Netflix co-production.
Last year's winners of the Bears' Lair entrepreneurial competition, Tim and Dan Waggoner of Loch Effects and Alex Bushshell and Steve Wright of Lab Improvements, have some advice for entrepreneurs entering the 2018 competition, along with four other past winners and finalists of the competition. The deadline to apply for this year's Bears' Lair is February 15, 2018. (Photo: Samantha Moss / MossWorks Photography)

Entrepreneurial tips from six past Bears’ Lair winners and finalists

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Deadline to apply for this year's competition is February 15, 2018,
Last year's inaugural FrostFest saw large crowds attending, with families and businesses creating more than 50 snow sculptures. The event returns to the park at Lock 32 in Bobcaygeon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Impact 32)

Free family fun returns to Bobcaygeon with FrostFest on February 18

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Create a snow sculpture, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, play games, and win prizes.
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