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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.
The Skills Arena and the Kube are flexible and integrated learning spaces at Fleming College's Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC). The American Institute of Architects has recognized KTTC, designed by Perkins+Will, with a 2018 Education Facility Design Award. (Photo: Scott Norsworthy)

Fleming College receives prestigious architectural excellence award

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American Institute of Architects recognizes cutting-edge Perkins+Will design of Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre.
"Library Commons" will be the name of the new public space at the southwest corner of Simcoe and Aylmer streets, part of the City of Peterborough's redevelopment plans for the Peterborough Public Library. Renovations of the library building were completed earlier this year, and the newly renovated library opened to the public on January 30, 2018. (Photo; Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

‘Library Commons’ will be name of new public space beside Peterborough Public Library

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Most popular of seven options opened up to public voting by naming sponsor LLF Lawyers.
Chamber member Kawartha Lakes Construction was recently named Custom Builder of the Year at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders' Association Housing Design Awards for 2017. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Construction)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – April 25, 2018

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Featuring new Chamber engagement coordinator, BOSS mental health seminar, Lobsterfest tickets, Kawartha Lakes Construction award, and more.
In the Danish dystopian series "The Rain", which premieres on Netflix on Friday, May 4th, two siblings join a band of young survivors seeking safety and answers six years after a brutal rain-borne virus wipes out most of Scandinavia's population. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in May 2018

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New offerings include Danish dystopian series The Rain, Carol Burnett, Mother!, Coco, and more seasons of your favourite Netflix series.
On April 23, 2018 in Belleville, Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal, Minister Responsible for Small Business and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced a $71 million contribution from the Province of Ontario to an initiative proposed by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, a non-profit organization created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, to to fill gaps in celluar coverage in eastern Ontario. Also pictured are Peterborough County Warden Joe Taylor, Frontenac County Warden Ron Higgins, Lanark County Warden and Eastern Ontario Leaderswhip Council Chairman John Fenick, EORN Chairman J. Murray Jones, Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Chairwoman Robin Jones, Northumberland County Warden Mark Loveshin, Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff, and Hastings County Warden Rodney Cooney. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

Ontario commits $71 million to fill gaps in cellular coverage in eastern Ontario

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Lack of consistent mobile broadband service affects economic growth in rural areas.
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