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The incomparable Washboard Hank, who just launched his new website at www.washboardhank.net, performs at the Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene on January 7th as part of the resort's free winter music series (photo: Wayne Eardley)

nightlifeNOW – January 5 to 11

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 5 to Wednesday, January 11.
Peter Gallow of Ballantrae won the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's contest to promote its new website, and he's chosen to redeem his $1,000 gift certificate at Lakeshore Designs. Also pictured: Chamber 1st Vice President Cindy Windover, Marketing Committee Representative Eva Fisher, and staff from Lakeshore Designs.

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

Featuring Business After Hours at Lakeshore Designs, website contest winner, PolarFest snowman challenge, job opportunities, and more.

Peterborough drivers be warned

Peterborough police are targeting different driving offences every month in 2017
The official Canada 150 logo by Ariana Cuvin, a University of Waterloo student from Toronto who won a nation-wide design competition among Canadian students. The base of the maple leaf has four diamonds to signify the four provinces that formed Confederation in 1867.

Happy New Year … and happy 150th birthday Canada!

2017 is the 150th anniversary of Confederation, but our nation's history is much longer.
Campbellford's Brian Finley and Donna Bennett and Peterborough's Katherine Carleton have been appointed as Members of the Order of Canada

Three Kawarthas residents appointed to the Order of Canada

Brian Finley, Donna Bennett, and Katherine Carleton recognized for their contributions to the arts.
Fuzz folk duo Mayhemingways (Benj Rowland and Josh Fewings) will be ringing in the New Year with multiple sets until the wee hours at the Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough (photo: Mayhemingways)

nightlifeNOW – December 29 to January 4

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, December 29 to Wednesday, January 4.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Kinmount Pharmacy robbed, Apsley man dies in collision with tree, and multiple arrests for...

Other police reports include a burglar who broke into home to use the toilet and didn't flush.
The free New Year's Eve service on Peterborough Transit was first offered in 2015, sponsored by Wolfe Lawyers. (Photo: Don Vassiliadis / Twitter)

Remember you can ride for free on Peterborough Transit on New Year’s Eve

Wolfe Lawyers sponsors free service for second year in a row.
Geoff Taber, his wife Jacquie Gardner, and their two sons Scott and Andrew perished in a Stoney Lake cottage fire on Christmas Eve (photo courtesy of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP)

Toronto family identified as victims of tragic Christmas Eve fire at Stoney Lake

Family of four was spending first Christmas at recently purchased cottage near McCracken's Landing.
Keep your family safe and happy this holiday season by following advice from local police and fire services

Tips from fire and police services for a safe and happy holiday season

Fire safety, preventing theft, and safe winter driving and snowmobiling.

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