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On November 23, 2017, Crayola Canada announced it had achieved its goal to break $1 million mark in funds raised for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes over the past 29 years. (Photo: United Way of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Crayola Canada has now raised over $1 million for United Way for the City...

Workplace campaign and $40,000 donation from annual Crayola sale push 29-year fundraising total to $1,003,275.
Sudbury's Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie, who was nominated for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the 2017 Juno Awards, is one of many hip hop artists and rappers who will be performing at Hip Hop Unlimited at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, November 25th. The fundraiser features a family-friendly dance event followed by a hip hop musical extravaganza. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – November 23 to 29

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 29.
Crystal Parker, shown here with her son Brodie, has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Friends have arranged a benefit and a GoFundMe campaign to support her as she undergoes cancer treatment. (Photo via Crystal Parker GoFundme page)

Benefit on November 26 for Peterborough woman fighting cancer

A crowdfunding campaign has also been set up to support Crystal Parker.
Members of the Canadian Forces during the 2015 "Maple Resolve" military training exercise in Alberta. You may spot military vehicles and soldiers wearing camouflage in the Kawarthas from November 24 to 26 for the "Worthy Charge" training exercise. (Photo: Sgt Dan Shouinard, Maple Resolve 15, LF2015-0025-033)

Don’t worry if you see soldiers on roads in the Kawarthas this weekend

Canadian military conducting training exercise between Peterborough and Port Hope from November 24 to 26.
For Rent sign

Peterborough man faces additional charges in student housing rental scam

Police encourage other possible victims to contact them.
Santa Claus and his reindeer return to Village Dental Centre in Lakefield on Friday, November 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to have a free photo taken with Santa while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. (Photo: Village Dental Centre / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – November 22, 2017

Featuring Peterborough County sign by-law, Santa and his reindeer in Lakefield, news from Selwyn Township, and more.
Patient and doctor

Family health team working to establish temporary telemedicine clinic in Apsley

Town residents have been without a family doctor since Dr. Wagdy Rayes retired in July.
Aidan Wilson as Baloo, Asha Hall-Smith as Mowgli, and Dan Smith as Shere Khan in Arbor Theatre's upcoming holiday production of "The Jungle Book" at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on December 7th and 8th. (Photo: Arbor Theatre)

‘The Jungle Book’ comes to Showplace Performance Centre on December 7 and 8

Arbor Theatre's family-friendly production has a cast of 51 actors of all ages.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone over six months of age and is especially important for people with a weakened immune system, pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and anyone who takes care of people in these groups

Peterborough Public Health reports first confirmed case of seasonal flu

Health unit recommends getting a free flu shot now, while it is still early in the flu season.
Commercial signs in "Bush Country". (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County extends public consultation on new sign by-law to January 2018

Proposed by-law would ban commercial advertising along county roadsides.

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