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The annual "Blue Valentine" show is a tribute by local musicians to the music of the late Peterborough singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett. This year, "Blue Valentines" will also honour of the music of the late Peterborough singer-songwriters Cris Cuddy and Joe Hall. Emceed by "Washboard Hank" Fisher, the show runs on Saturday afternoon at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

nightlifeNOW – February 20 to 26

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Lansdowne Place Mall in Peterborough temporarily closed after bomb threat call

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Police evacuated and closed the mall for several hours Wednesday afternoon until a bomb squad checked the property and cleared it as safe.
Peterborough artist Peer Christensen. (Photo via Toronto Outdoor Art Fair)

Well-known Peterborough artist Peer Christensen is fighting brain cancer

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A GoFundMe has been organized to help cover costs while Christensen undergoes treatment in Kingston.
A winter scene showing a man pulling a young boy on a sled with a young girl and boy walking in the background. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Family Day 2025

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Holiday hours for 287 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Weekend winter storm warning now in effect for Kawarthas region

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Environment Canada is forecasting 25-40 cm of snow by Sunday, with heaviest snow on Sunday
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Elderly ‘grandparent scam’ victims in Peterborough lose $17,000 in three incidents in last 24...

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Peterborough police are seeking a woman who appears to have been involved in all three incidents.
A voting screen. (Photo: Elections Ontario)

Here’s a list of all registered provincial election candidates in the greater Kawarthas region

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Candidates were required to register with Elections Ontario by 2 p.m. on February 13.
The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live fundraiser at The Social in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon will feature pianist Rob Philips and singer Carling Stephen joined by Curtis Cronkwright on drums, Andrew Affleck on bass, Doug Sutherland on trumpet, Emily Burgess on guitar, and Kevin Goss on saxophone, with spotlight guest singer-songwriter Cheryl Casselman. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – February 13 to 19

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Kawartha Food Share general manager Ashlee Aitken (third from left) accepts a $12,001.77 cheque from (left to right) City of Peterborough parking operations supervisor Lynn Todd, Town Ward councillor Joy Lachica, Bill Wolfe of Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers, and Town Ward councillor Alex Bierk at Kawartha Food Share's warehouse at 665 Neal Drive on February 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough)

Kawartha Food Share receives $12,000 from City of Peterborough in donated parking fees

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Funds were donated by downtown shoppers during the city's two-hour free holiday parking promotion sponsored by Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers.
Thanks to the generosity of individual community members and local workplaces, the United Way Peterborough & District is only $117,000 away from meeting its 2024-25 campaign goal of raising $1.5 million by March 31, 2025. Pictured is are members of GM Financial in Peterborough, which raised $38,795 for the United Way through its workplace campaign, including through fun events such as Jeopardy. (Photo: United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way Peterborough & District only $117,000 away from meeting its $1.5 million campaign...

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Community members encouraged to donate by March 31, with eligible donations made until February 28 claimable on 2024 tax return.
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