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Bats are one of the wildlife species that commonly carry rabies. The most common bat species in Ontario is the Little Brown Bat, which is endangered due to a disease known as white nose syndrome. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Rabid bat found in Cobourg

Health unit reminds residents to be cautious around bats.
Australian native Gina Horswood performs her root/alt-country music at the Bancroft Eatery & Brew Pub on Friday, September 16 and at The Garnet in Peterborough on Monday, September 19 (publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 15 to 21

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, September 15 to Wednesday, September 21.
Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist and owner Zebrina Kassam along with new moms and babies who thanked Shoppers for their support of PRHC Foundation: Jacquie and Nathan McCall, Katelyn and Lila Martino, and Jill Cooper and William Sanderson (photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Make a donation at Shoppers Drug Mart and help expectant mothers and their babies

Campaign at Peterborough stores raises funds for a new electronic fetal monitor at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Jeff Day is the new Executive Director of Community Futures Peterborough, a not-for-profit organization that provides federally funded loans to small and medium-sized businesses.

Jeff Day appointed as Executive Director of Community Futures Peterborough

Peterborough resident has over 30 years of business development experience.
A Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk aircraft stolen on August 12, 2016 crashed in Peterborough, killing the pilot (photo: CTV News/YouTube)

Stolen plane that crashed in Peterborough in August was not airworthy

Inexperienced pilot likely unaware fuel tank vents had been blocked by owner.
The Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group's quilt is on display until September 23 at Peterborough Public Health in downtown Peterborough (photo courtesy of KTRSG)

Quilt reveals legacy of Canada’s brutal residential school system

Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group Quilt is on public display at Peterborough Public Health until September 23.
All proceeds from the sale of $1 Smile Cookies at participating local Tim Hortons restaurants from September 12 to 18 will support Hospice Peterborough's Every Moment Matters Campaign

Buy a smile cookie at Timmy’s and support Hospice Peterborough

$1 cookies available September 12 to 18 at Tim Hortons restaurants in Peterborough, Bridgenorth, and Lakefield.
Peterborough folklorist and musician Lotus Wight comes to The Garnet in Peterborough on September 14 to support his latest release "Ode To The Banjo"; he'll also be performing the following Thursday at The Mill in Cobourg (photo courtesy of Lotus Wight)

nightlifeNOW – September 8 to 14

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, September 8 to Wednesday, September 14.
Iconic Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones, who is about to retire from performing, headlines the All-Canadian Jazz Festival, which takes place September 9 to 11 in Port Hope

Stellar line-up of musicians this weekend at the All-Canadian Jazz Festival in Port Hope

Free concert Friday night, Peterborough native Chelsey Bennett opens for legendary Oliver Jones on Saturday night.
Among its many program offerings this fall for people 50 and over, Activity Haven offers arts instruction including watercolour and oil painting, quilting, Bunka embrodiery, Swedish weaving, digital photography, and more (photo courtesy Activity Haven Seniors Centre)

Helping Peterborough’s baby boomers get active, social, and creative

Activity Haven offers many activities and programs this fall for the 50+ crowd.

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