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The "super blue blood moon" on January 31, 2018 is special for three reasons: it's a "supermoon" (when the moon is closer to earth in its orbit and about 14% brighter than normal), it's a "blue moon" (the second full moon of the month), and it's a "blood moon" (a total solar eclipse). (Photo: NASA)

How to watch the ‘Super Blood Blue Moon’ in the Kawarthas

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Rare astronomical event will be visible in the early morning of January 31, 2018.
Northern Ontario singer-songwriter Rose-Erin Stokes will be performing at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, January 31. She just released her debut full-length album "Wherever I Go". (Photo: Liz Lott Photography)

nightlifeNOW – January 25 to 31

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 25 to Wednesday, January 31.
Students at the new Lakefield District Public School love the new space, including these cubby holes. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is hosting an open house for parents and community members on Monday, January 29th. (Photo: Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – January 24, 2018

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Featuring Peterborough County sign by-law decision, update on Charlotte Street reconstruction in Lakefield, Lakefield District Public School open house, and more.
The Village of Millbrook in the Township of Cavan Monaghan revitalized its main street in 2016, including new crosswalks. Under Ontario's Main Street Revitalization Initiative, the township will be one of many municipalities in the Kawarthas to receive funding for similar improvements. (Photo: Nexicom / Facebook)

Ontario announces funding for rural communities to improve their downtowns

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Funds intended for main street improvements such as crosswalks and landscaping.
Car headlights in fog

Fog advisory in effect for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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Near-zero visibility in areas, fog should lift by noon.
Canadian music icon Fred Penner will be performing a free family concert at Lansdowne Place Mall in Peterborough on March 3, 2018 as part of the week-long Peterborough Winter Folk Festival. (Photo: Kendra Hope)

Fred Penner to perform free family concert at Lansdowne Place Mall in Peterborough

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Also featuring Kate Suhr and Melissa Payne, March 3rd concert is part of Peterborough Winter Folk Festival from March 2 to 10.
One of the three men who broke into the rear entrance of Wild Rock in downtown Peterborough before stealing Canada Goose parkas. (Photo: Wild Rock / Facebook)

Canada Goose parkas stolen from Wild Rock in Peterborough

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Three men broke into the downtown outdoor gear retailer overnight on January 10.
Andrew Winslow of Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited (left) accepts the Environmental Excellence Business Award from Ontonabee Conservation at its 59th annual meeting on January 18, 2018. Winslow Gerolamy Motors donated a cube van to the environmental organization for use in transporting tree seedlings. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

businessNOW – January 22, 2018

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Featuring Winslow Gerolamy Motors, Starter Company Plus, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Horizon Plastics International, and upcoming business events.
The New York Times has run a feature story on the impact of the pending closure of the GE plant in Peterborough. (Screenshot of NYT website)

The New York Times profiles Peterborough

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Article describes the pending closure of the General Electric plant and Peterborough's economic challenges and successes.
The iconic Hi Tops restaurant sign is now hanging in one piece on a wall in Hot Belly Mama's restaurant in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Hot Belly Mama / Facebook)

Peterborough’s iconic Hi Tops restaurant sign has a new home at Hot Belly Mama’s

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Originally rescued when Hi Tops closed in 2012, sign was previously at The Spill until it closed last year.
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