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On March 14, 2024, Selwyn Township officially celebrated a $60,000 provincial grant to help make the Lakefield waterfront more accessible for people with disabilities. Pictured from left to right: Selwyn Township Smith Ward councillor Brian Henry, Selwyn Township deputy mayor Ron Black, Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark, Selwyn Township Lakefield Ward councillor John Boyko, Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, Selwyn Township mayor Sherry Senis, and Selwyn Township Ennismore Ward councillor Mary Coulas. (Photo: Selwyn Township)

Selwyn Township to improve accessibility of Lakefield waterfront this summer

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Ontario government provides township with $60,000 grant for assistive and accessible canoe and kayak launches at Isabel Morris Park and Lakefield Beach.
Effective May 1, 2024, the Peterborough DBIA is moving to the Venture North building at George and King streets in downtown Peterborough, which is already home to key economic development organizations. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA is moving to Venture North building on May 1

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Board chair Sacha Lai-Svirk says new location will strengthen partnerships with key economic development organizations.
Around 50 protesters gathered at the Scotiabank branch at Hunter and Water streets in downtown Peterborough on March 15, 2024 to demand the bank's asset management arm fully divest its holdings in Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israeli defence contractor. (Photo: Nogojiwanong 2 Palestine)

Protesters gathered Friday at downtown Peterborough Scotiabank to demand bank divest holdings in Israeli...

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Scotiabank's asset management arm is largest non-Israeli shareholder in controversial weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems Ltd.
With their 37th loss of the season, the Peterborough Petes were eliminated from playoff contention in a 7-4 loss to the North Bay Battalion in a home game on March 16, 2024. (Photo: Kenneth Anderson Photography)

Peterborough Petes eliminated from OHL playoffs with 7-4 loss to North Bay Battalion

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With three games left in the regular season, Petes will play final home game on Thursday against Ottawa 67's.
The Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha has donated $30,000 to help fund the cost of building a patient bathroom at the Brock Primary Care Clinic in downtown Peterborough, which offers primary medical care for anyone experiencing homelessness. Pictured from left to right are Brock Mission executive director Bill McNabb, Brock Primary Care Clinic co-founders Dr. Janet Kelly and nurse practitioner Lee-Anne Quinn, Kawartha Rotary major projects chair Brian O'Toole, and Kawartha Rotary president elect Dean Ostrander. (Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Kawartha Rotary club donates $30,000 to Brock Primary Care Clinic in Peterborough

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Donation will be used to fund a patient bathroom at the clinic, which offers primary medical care for anyone experiencing homelessness.
It's St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, so Cobourg Celtic folk band Madman's Window has a busy weekend, with a show at the Cobourg Legion on Saturday night followed by shows in Cobourg on Sunday at Kelly's Homelike Inn in the afternoon and at Arthur's Pub in the evening. (Photo: Madman's Window)

nightlifeNOW – March 14 to 20

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
The Austin Carson Band was one of 16 acts to perform on two stages at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 7, 2024 during Peterborough Performs IV, which after expenses has raised $30,105 for the United Way Peterborough & District's partner agencies supporting people in the community who are experiencing homelessness. (Photo: Austin Carson Band / Facebook)

Peterborough Performs IV raises more than $30,000 for people experiencing homelessness

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March 7 benefit concert for United Way Peterborough & District saw 16 acts perform on two stages at Showplace Performance Centre.
City of Peterborough street-sweeping equipment. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough begins spring street sweeping and pothole patching

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With the mild temperatures and lack of snow and ice, annual program is beginning almost three weeks earlier than last year.
City councillor Lesley Parnell (left) with members of the 2023-24 Peterborough Youth Council who planned a skating party at Quaker Foods City Square on February 17, 2024 during Peterborough Snofest. The youth council works with city staff to organize and become involved in community events. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Facebook)

Applications open for City of Peterborough’s youth council for 2024-25 term

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Young people between 12 and 21 who live or attend school in Peterborough can apply by April 26.
Lesley Lavender will assume the role of chief executive officer of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations on April 1, 2024. The Peterborough-based organization represents 525 lake and road associations in rural communities across Ontario and speaks for the interests of 250,000 seasonal and year-round waterfront property owners. (Photo: Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce)

Lesley Lavender is new CEO of Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations

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Previous CEO of Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce replaces Peterborough-based organization's longtime leader Terry Rees.
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