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Architect Bill Lett, principal of Peterborough-based Unity Design Studio, will deliver the keynote address at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Summit on May 2, 2024. (Photo: Unity Design Studio)

‘Leading for the future’ is the theme of Business Summit at Fleming College in...

Presented by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, half-day conference features keynote speaker Bill Lett, six professional development workshops, and a panel discussion,
Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is kicking off its 2024 season on the Mother's Day weekend with "An Evening with Mark Whelan: Raised on Songs and Stories," an intimate cabaret performance where actor, singer, and storyteller Mark Whelan takes the audience on a colourful journey through his formative years as a boy in Dublin, Ireland. The show runs for three performances from May 10 to 12, including a matinee performance on Mother's Day. (Photos courtesy of Globus Theatre)

Globus Theatre kicks off its season with a special Mother’s Day weekend dinner theatre...

The Dublin native's 'Raised on Songs and Stories' cabaret performance from May 10 to 12 is the first of 13 shows at Bobcaygeon's Lakeview Arts Barn.
Director Gerry McBride (front right) peers at the script as actors (back, left to right) June Govier, Elaine Day, and Nathan Govier (red cap) prepare for a night of early rehearsals for "Tide of Hope", Trent Valley Archives Theatre's inaugural history play being staged at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on May 15 and 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Trent Valley Archives Theatre)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre announces cast for inaugural history play ‘Tide of Hope’

Peter Robinson settler play to be performed May 15 and 16 at Peterborough's Market Hall features many familiar faces and a few new ones.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough man arrested for the second day in a row for vehicle thefts

26-year-old man was charged Wednesday for thefts in downtown Peterborough and Thursday for thefts in East City.
The Good Baker owner Brad Katz, pictured with team member Katie McDonald, at their YMCA Peterborough location in 2023. In March 2024, Katz expanded with a second location at the Peterborough Airport, taking over operation of the airport's vacant restaurant after the previous operator left in 2021. The Good Baker YPQ is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

The Good Baker Brad Katz opens second location at the Peterborough Airport

Located at the airport terminal, The Good Baker YPQ serves breakfast and lunch options as well as baked goods.
The Weber Brothers Band will be celebrating the release of their new record "I'm Free" on Saturday afternoon during the Peterborough Musician Benevolent Association's monthly live music event at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough. You can also see them perform at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on May 3. (Photo: Lance Anderson)

nightlifeNOW – April 18 to 24

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's Peterborough South ReStore, located in the industrial building at 550 Braidwood Avenue, will be closing on June 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Habitat for Humanity’s Peterborough South ReStore to close on June 15

Affordable homeownership organization seeking another location for home improvement and building supply store as lease ends at 550 Braidwood Ave. property.
Juno-nominated Toronto-based rap rockers Down With Webster have reunited for a limited tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Time To Win Vol. I" and will perform a free-admission outdoor concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 31, 2024. (Supplied photo)

Reunited Down With Webster to perform at Peterborough Musicfest on July 31

Juno-nominated Toronto-based rap rockers are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their breakout record.
Pat Warren, councillor for Ward 2 in the City of Kawartha Lakes, has been elected as board vice-chair of Conservation Ontario, the organization that represents 36 conservation authorities across Ontario. The longtime environmental advocate was elected as board chair of Kawartha Conservation in January, a position she has held before. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes resident Pat Warren elected vice-chair of Conservation Ontario board

City councillor and longtime environmental advocate is also board chair of Kawartha Conservation.
The Trent-Severn Waterway is an important driver of the visitor economy in Kawarthas Northumberland. It connects communities throughout Kawartha Lakes (including Bobcaygeon, pictured), Peterborough & The Kawarthas, and Northumberland County. (Photo: RTO8)

Volunteer to help shape the future of Kawarthas Northumberland as a tourist destination

Regional Tourism Organization 8 seeking four tourism leaders in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland to serve on its 2024-25 board.

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