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The Canadian Canoe Museum has released a new promotional video produced by Peterborough's BrandHealth

Watch The Canadian Canoe Museum’s new video

Promotional video shows the importance of waterways in Canada's growth.
Our Lady Peace will headline a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, August 2nd at Del Crary Park. (Publicity photo)

Our Lady Peace headlines Peterborough MusicFest on August 2

Coleman Hell and River Town Saints also performing as part of ONtour concert series.
Among other things, local teacher Amy Semple is a breast cancer survivor and the youngest member of Survivors Abreast. She will be paddling in Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival on June 10 in Del Crary Park.

Why she paddles: Amy Semple’s story

Amy explains why she is racing in Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival on June 10 in Del Crary Park.
Toronto gritty Americana-roots trio The Sinners Choir (Terry Wilkins, Adam Beer-Colacino and Adam Warner) performs at The Ganny in Port Hope on Friday, June 10. (Photo: The Sinners Choir)

nightlifeNOW – June 8 to 14

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 8 to Wednesday, June 14
"Sentimental Journey", a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber, will be at the Peterborough Airport from July 10 to 16 during Flying Fortress Week. Flights on the plane are also available, but they start at $425 US per person ($850 if you want to sit in one of the bombardier seats shown above).

Tour a World War II heavy bomber at the Peterborough Airport

B-17 Flying Fortress bomber visits Peterborough Airport during Flying Fortress Week July 10 to 16.
Students from Peterborough's St. Paul and Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary Schools working on "Canada Walking Forward", an art exhibit of 150 clay footprints of the students' own feet decorated to answer the question "What does Canada mean to you?". The exhibit is one of four student art exhibits that will be on display during Peterborough's four-day Canada 150 celebration from June 29 to July 2. (Photo: Canada 150th Committee)

Artwork from local elementary school students celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday

Four student art exhibits on display during Peterborough's 150 celebrations June 29 to July 2.
Peterborough Public Health has identified the first Lyme disease-positive tick of the season. Blacklegged ticks live in areas of tall grasses and wooded habitat, so protect yourself when walking or hiking in these areas.

Peterborough Public Health identifies first tick of season carrying Lyme disease

Lyme disease on the rise in Ontario, residents advised to take precautions.
Hosted by the Business Advisory Centre of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, the Women's Wellness Fair takes place at The Mane Intent in Indian River on the evening of June 12. (Photo: The Mane Intent)

Women’s Wellness Fair for female entrepreneurs at The Mane Intent on June 12

Free event focuses on health and wellness, with food, speakers, vendors, and more.
Historical education and entertainment company Blades of Glory performing at the Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Festival, a free costume event for all ages at Cenotaph Park in Lakefield on Saturday, June 10.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – June 7, 2017

Featuring Ennismore Homestead Theatre, Savage Arms tour for United Way, Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Festival, and more.
Attendees at last year's Peterborough Yoga Festival at Del Crary Park. The day-long festival, a charity event for United Way Peterborough and District, returns for its third year on Saturday, June 17. (Photo: Sherie Dove / Facebook)

Peterborough Yoga Festival celebrates inclusion and community

Third annual festival on June 17 at Del Crary Park raises funds for the United Way

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