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Portrait of Robert Burns in Ayr, Scotland (photo: public domain)

Where to celebrate Robbie Burns Day in the Kawarthas

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12 things you may not know about Scotland's national bard born on January 25, 1759.
The Win This Space judges, at Catalina's in downtown Peterborough on January 19, have selected the 10 finalists in the competition (photo: Peterborough DBIA)

10 finalists for Win This Space entrepreneurial competition announced

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Finalists were selected from 41 entries, winner to be announced February 16.
This month's Deluxe Blues Jam at The Pig's Ear in Peterborough on January 21 features Al Black & The Steady Band (Andy Pryde, Al Black, Gary Peeples). The blues jam raises funds for the Peterborough Benevolent Musicians Association (PMBA) to help local musicians experiencing financial hardship. This month's benefit is for bassist Rob Foreman who recently fell and broke his right hand. (Photo: Al Black & The Steady Band / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – January 19 to 25

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 19 to Wednesday, January 25.
Trinity College School in Port Hope is hosting open houses on February 4th (Grades 5-8) and February 11th (Grades 9-12). Prospective students can also participate in one of the school's Spend a Day events on January 27th (Grades 5-12) or February 10th (Grades 9-12).

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – January 18, 2017

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Featuring Kawartha Chamber and Otonabee Conservation AGMs, Soup-a-licious, Trinity College School, job opportunities, and more.
Streets of Canada includes the story of Toronto's Ahmed Moneka who, after playing the role of a gay man in the Iraqi short film 'The Society", was unable to return to his native Iraq because of threats to his life. Devastated and alone, he met two immigrants from Ukraine and France and together they formed a band called Moskitto Bar. (Photo: Streets of Canada)

Peterborough’s Streets of Canada launches campaign for Canada’s 150th birthday

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Campaign will feature stories and photos of Canadian entrepreneurs, artists, and unsung heroes.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a town hall meeting in Peterborough on Friday, January 13 (photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Opinion: Trudeau should keep his promise on electoral reform

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Herb Wiseman also feels Trudeau should use central bank to fund transition from fossil fuels
Peterborough M.P.P. Jeff Leal (right) at the launch of the Aspire website, with Aspire Volunteer Coordinator Bethann Brown, John Howard Society Executive Director Kathy Neill, Trent Valley Literacy Association Program Director Lesley Hamilton, and Mentor Emily Warren (photo: Aspire)

Peterborough youth mentorship program launches new website

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Aspire matches young people aged 17 to 25 with volunteer mentors.
Americana folk-roots rockers Roosevelt Dime perform at the Gordon Best Theatre in Peterborough on Saturday, January 14 (photo: Fatima Talib)

nightlifeNOW – January 12 to 18

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 18.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Executive Director Lynn Zimmer (left) and Special Events Coordinator Nicole Pare (right) accept the $21,019.75 cheque from WBN Program Directors Sana Virji and Louise Racine (photo: Paula Kehoe / WBN)

Local businesswomen raise over $21,000 for YWCA Crossroads Shelter

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Funds raised at Women's Business Network of Peterborough December gala will support local women and children in crisis
The Polar Paddle takes place on Saturday, February 4 on Queen Street in Lakefield as part of the 2017 PolarFest celebrations (photo: Selwyn Township)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – January 11, 2017

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Featuring Business After Hours at Lakeshore Designs, summer jobs, new members, PolarFest 2017, and more.
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