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Since Thanksgiving Monday is a statutory holiday in Ontario, all government offices, banks, and liquor and beer stores are closed. Many grocery stores and other businesses are also closed. Most tourist attractions and recreational services remain open.

What’s open and closed on the Thanksgiving Weekend

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Holiday hours for 249 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough and across the Kawarthas.
Peterborough fuzz-folk duo Mayhemingways (Benj Rowland and Josh Fewings) perform at Marley's in Buckhorn on Friday, October 6th. This will your last chance to see them before they head off on their first European tour later this month and in November. (Photo: Kevin Warren / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – October 5 to 11

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 5 to Wednesday, October 11.
The RBC branch at 135 Burleigh Street in Apsley. (Photo: Google Maps)

RBC confirms Apsley will lose its only bank

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News leaks that RBC branch in Apsley will close, part of national trend.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre to open 24 new inpatient beds year round

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Unfunded hospital unit to help address surging patient volumes.
In advance of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's annual Awards Gala, bidding is now open for a couples getaway package at Couples Resort in Whitney on the edge of Algonquin Park, a $1632 value with all proceeds supporting the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. (Photo: Couples Resort)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – October 4, 2017

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Featuring upcoming events, couples getaway auction, Parks Canada property in Lakefield, Gala sponsor spotlight, and more.
Lindsay is one of three communities taking place in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot, a three-year test project exploring whether an annual salary can help people in precarious work situations avoid poverty.

Basic income pilot program launches in Lindsay next week

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Poverty in the Lindsay area featured on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
As well as being one of Canada's most successful tech entreprenurs, Michele Romanow also stars on CBC Television's hit show "Dragons' Den". She will be speaking at a special Ontario 150 E-Connect at the Market Hall in Peterborough on October 30. (Photo: CBC)

Tech entrepreneur and CBC Dragon Michele Romanow to speak in Peterborough

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Innovation Cluster and Ontario 150 present 'E-Connect with Michele Romanow' at the Market Hall on October 30
Two children with their "Love Lives Here!" sign at the Solidarity Weekend 2017 on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Peterborough. Families participated in collective art-making with positive messages of resistance to racism and intolerance. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

Love lives here: Solidarity Weekend in Peterborough celebrates diversity and inclusivity

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Hundreds of people peacefully protest racism and white supremacy on September 30.
After 152 years, the Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough closed in April 2017. Now, local filmmakers Peter Blow, Malcolm Byard, and Rob Viscardis are creating a documentary film about the history of the tavern and are seeking contributions. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

Local filmmakers raising funds for documentary about Pig’s Ear in Peterborough

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Peter Blow, Malcolm Byard, and Rob Viscardis are creating "Last Beer at the Pig's Ear".
Veteran Peterborough musician Rick Young, performing with his life and musical partner Gailie Young, has been diagnosed with cancer. (Photo: Rick & Gailie Young)

Popular Peterborough musician Rick Young diagnosed with cancer

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Musical and life partner Gailie Young made the announcement on the band's Facebook page.
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